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Why are nations racing to buy weapons?

Today at 12:18 PM, via Al Jazeera

Global military spending is at all-time high, increasing in all five geographical regions for the first time since 2009.

Education

Pupils in England ‘facing worst exam results in decades’ after Covid closures

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

GCSE results in key subjects to steadily worsen until 2030, predicts research that blames failure to tackle impact of schools lockdown

Children in England could face the worst exam results in decades and a lifetime of lower earnings, according to research that blames failures to tackle the academic and social legacies of school closures during Covid.

The study funded by the Nuffield Foundation...

Lifestyle

Should I keep the common house gecko as a pet?

Today at 12:00 PM, via The South African

Would a common house gecko’s low maintenance needs, interesting behavior, and unique appearance make them a rewarding pet for you?

Science/Tech

TikTok SA adds in-app election centre

Today at 12:11 PM, via ITWeb

The short-form video app announces initiatives to combat misinformation, as SA’s seventh democratic election nears.

Health

Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk

Yesterday at 23:42 PM, via New York Times

The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts said. But the finding suggests that the outbreak in dairy cows is wider than has been known.