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Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test

Today at 00:49 AM, via BBC News

Australia captain Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead the side in his absence.

South Africa

President Ramaphosa’s Swiss visit to strengthen trade and innovation ties

Yesterday at 20:50 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa’s Swiss visit to strengthen trade and innovation ties

By Dikeledi Molobela

Bern, Switzerland – At the backdrop of shifting global trade and investment dynamics, President Cyril Ramaphosa is advancing South Africa’s strategy to diversify its export markets, a move aimed at reducing reliance on a few partners and promoting value-added trade that supports...

World

A grim legacy of war in Gaza as thousands are left to deal with amputations

Yesterday at 23:32 PM, via NPR

Despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the two year-long war in Gaza has left a grim legacy – as well as tens of thousands killed, according to Gaza health authorities, about 170,000 have been wounded and many have lost limbs. Jane Arraf profiles a doctor who lost his leg after an aid truck hit him.

World

Police arrest suspects in high-profile Louvre robbery

Yesterday at 23:32 PM, via NPR

French police have arrested suspects in last week’s daring Louvre heist, where thieves disguised as maintenance workers stole a collection of imperial-era jewels in under seven minutes.

Business

South Africans are dumping DStv

Yesterday at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

South African households are dumping DStv as more affordable and convenient streaming services gain traction.

Sport

Spurs open to Solanke sale – Monday’s gossip

Today at 00:29 AM, via BBC News

Dominic Solanke could be on his way out of Tottenham, Bournemouth rejected two offers for Antoine Semenyo last summer, while Tottenham are tracking Samu Aghehowa, plus more.

Education

A Hawaiian princess bequeathed her inheritance to her people. The schools they set up are being sued

Yesterday at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Lawsuit against Kamehameha schools by Students for Fair Admissions, a neoconservative non-profit, alleges discrimination against non-Hawaiians

Advocates for a private school system established to educate Native Hawaiians say a new lawsuit targeting the admissions process is an ugly attempt to ignore the wishes of a Hawaiian princess who bequeathed her inheritance to secure a brighter future for...

Science/Tech

Some US Electricity Prices are Rising — But It’s Not Just Data Centers

Yesterday at 23:52 PM, via Slashdot

North Dakota experienced an almost 40% increase in electricity demand “thanks in part to an explosion of data centers,” reports the Washington Post. Yet the state saw a 1% drop in its per kilowatt-hour rates. “A new study from researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the consulting group Brattle suggests that, counterintuitively, more electricity demand can actually lower...

Science/Tech

Does Generative AI Threaten the Open Source Ecosystem?

Yesterday at 22:34 PM, via Slashdot

“Snippets of proprietary or copyleft reciprocal code can enter AI-generated outputs, contaminating codebases with material that developers can’t realistically audit or license properly.” That’s the warning from Sean O’Brien, who founded the Yale Privacy Lab at Yale Law School. ZDNet reports:Open software has always counted on its code being regularly replenished. As part of the process of using...

Science/Tech

Can YouTube Replace ‘Traditional’ TV?

Yesterday at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

Can YouTube capture the hours people spending watching “traditional” TV? YouTube’s CEO recently said its viewership on TV sets has “surpassed mobile and is now the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S.,” writes The Hollywood Reporter. And YouTube is shelling out big money to stay on top:It’s come a long way since the 19-second “me at the zoo” video was uploaded in April 2005. Now, per...

Science/Tech

Layer Brett’s Explosive Growth Sparks Debate: Could It Be the Next Dogecoin?

Yesterday at 20:53 PM, via Tech Financials

Dogecoin price prediction is back in focus as DOGE struggles to hold key levels. The token has faced recent drops, and investors are looking at alternatives for higher potential. DOGE fans are curious whether another crypto could follow its path. Layer Brett is gaining attention as a Layer 2 crypto built for speed and efficiency. […]