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World

Tariffs are a tax. Are you already paying it?

Yesterday at 23:58 PM, via NPR

It’s been over three months since President Trump announced very big across-the-board tariffs on imports from nearly every territory on Earth–including uninhabited islands. It’s a move he said would revitalize the U.S. economy.Since that splashy White House announcement, the tariff rates have been a wildly moving target. Ratcheted up – then back down – on China, specifically.Overlaid with...

Sport

Man Utd move for Mbeumo stalls – Thursday’s gossip

Yesterday at 23:22 PM, via BBC News

Manchester United’s move for Bryan Mbeumo stalls as Brentford their increase price, Liverpool open talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike as Newcastle push to sign the French striker, plus more.

Sport

Oakmont ‘bans Clark’ for smashing locker at US Open

Yesterday at 22:23 PM, via BBC News

The United States Golf Association is refusing to comment on reports that Wyndham Clark has been banned by Oakmont Country Club after a century-old locker he was using was damaged during this year’s US Open.

Education

Malawi: Join the Best – Kings Foundation Opens Doors to Future Champions!

Yesterday at 19:25 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] As schools prepare to reopen this September, one question stands out: Where will your child go to school? If you’re looking for excellence, discipline, and a foundation built on godly values–then look no further than Kings Foundation Schools, one of Malawi’s top-performing academic institutions.

Education

Where Have All the Novel-Reading Men Gone?

Yesterday at 19:19 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to a Styles article about the reading habits of men. Also: Women’s choices; chatbots in toys; conservative professors.

Education

Malawi: CCJP Integrates Sport Bonanzas in Its Civic, Voter Education Initiative

Yesterday at 18:39 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] In its efforts to avert voter apathy during the September 16, 2025, General Elections, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has started collaborating with community-based structures to mobilize registered voters to cast their ballots on the polling day.

Science/Tech

Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data

Today at 00:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Security researchers say Chinese authorities are using a new type of malware to extract data from seized phones, allowing them to obtain text messages — including from chat apps such as Signal — images, location histories, audio recordings, contacts, and more. In a report shared exclusively with TechCrunch, mobile cybersecurity company...

Science/Tech

The Bills That Could Change Crypto in The U.S.

Today at 00:27 AM, via New York Times

There are multiple bills before the House that could redefine the way crypto is regulated in the U.S. Those in the crypto industry have been lobbying for the bills, which could lead to less oversight of the industry by the S.E.C. and to more widespread use of stablecoins. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, explains.

Science/Tech

Steam Now Bans Games That Violate the ‘Rules and Standards’ of Payment Processors

Yesterday at 23:50 PM, via Slashdot

Steam has begun banning games that violate the payment rules of banks and card networks, targeting adult content in particular — especially titles with extreme or controversial themes. Engadget reports: The new clause states that “content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam’s payment processors and related card networks and banks, or internet network providers” is not...

Science/Tech

OpenAI Says It Will Use Google’s Cloud For ChatGPT

Yesterday at 23:10 PM, via Slashdot

OpenAI has added Google Cloud as a provider for ChatGPT and its API, expanding beyond Microsoft to address growing demand for computing power. CNBC reports: OpenAI has added Google to a list of suppliers, specifying that ChatGPT and its application programming interface will use the Google Cloud Platform, as well as Microsoft, CoreWeave and Oracle. The announcement amounts to a win for Google,...

Health

Is there a healthy way to tan?

Yesterday at 16:04 PM, via BBC News

Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh up the pros and cons of being in direct sunshine.