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World

NPR revisits HIV/AIDS patients who lost access to meds after Trump cut foreign aid

Today at 11:30 AM, via NPR

In April 2025, NPR looked at the impact of President Trump’s cuts to foreign aid on HIV positive individuals in Zambia. Many were falling sick without access to their HIV medications. We returned to those people, as well as others who keep close tabs on the HIV/AIDS situation, to see where things stand now. Reporter: Gabrielle Emanuel. Editor: Rebecca Davis. Digital Editor: Marc Silver.

Africa

Are we using the wrong world map?

Today at 13:44 PM, via BBC News

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Business

Bad news for digital driving licences in South Africa

Today at 13:19 PM, via BusinessTech

While there have been suggestions and even a concerted push for the adoption of a digital driving licence in South Africa, experts say the country simply isn’t ready for it.

Sport

Why Orlando Pirates star had tears in his eyes

Today at 15:39 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates star Sihle Nduli was an emotional man after the MTN8 final. He was torn between joy for his new team and sadness for his former club.

Sport

Fall guy Beamish wins dramatic steeplechase gold with final surge

Today at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

New Zealand’s Geordie Beamish – who fell in his heat – denies defending champion Soufiane El Bakkali a third successive world title to take gold with Kenya’s Edmund Serem taking bronze in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Science/Tech

11 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K

Today at 15:00 PM, via Wired

From OLEDs to LCDs, we’ve tried tons of displays to find the best computer monitors. After months of testing, the Dell 27 Plus 4K is our top pick overall.

Health

When a Simple Swim Carries a Risk of Dangerous Illness

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.