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FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 06:58

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Wednesday at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Politics

ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process

Education

Climate Change as a 2026 Campaign Issue

Yesterday at 18:36 PM, via New York Times

Readers largely disagree with a guest essay that argued that Democrats should not focus on it. Also: Violence against Latinos; school closings.

Science/Tech

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says

Today at 06:17 AM, via New York Times

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.

Science/Tech

Musk Accused of ‘Selective Amnesia’, Altman of Lying As OpenAI Trial Nears End

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a trial over whether to hold the ChatGPT maker and its leaders responsible for allegedly transforming the nonprofit into a vehicle to enrich themselves. OpenAI’s lawyers fought back, claiming the world’s richest person waited too long to...

Science/Tech

The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial

Today at 02:49 AM, via Wired

A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.

Health

What sugar does to your body

Yesterday at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?