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Hands-off Broos, urges Jomo Sono

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Football supremo Jomo Sono says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos must be left alone to perform his duties

World

Uganda holds election day amid internet blackout

Today at 00:01 AM, via NPR

Uganda votes amid an internet blackout and heavy military deployment as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term, extending his four-decade grip on power

Lifestyle

Want to quit smoking? This solution might help

Yesterday at 19:13 PM, via The South African

Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.

Lifestyle

R1,2 billion Salt superyacht spotted in Cape Town

Yesterday at 18:12 PM, via The South African

The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…

Entertainment

Pit bull attacks reignite public anger

Today at 06:30 AM, via The Citizen

Fresh pit bull attacks leave victims hospitalised, pets killed and residents fearful as officials face criticism for weak enforcement nationwide.

Entertainment

Kyalami’s Cat Café boost mental health

Today at 06:24 AM, via The Citizen

The Cat Cafe in Kyalami is an experience like no other and, spending time with a small army of felines can be good for you. Here’s why.

Science/Tech

Study Finds Weak Evidence Linking Social Media Use to Teen Mental Health Problems

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Screen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study. […] Researchers at the University of Manchester followed 25,000 11- to 14-year-olds over three school years, tracking their self-reported social media habits, gaming frequency and emotional difficulties to find...

Science/Tech

Amazon Is Making a Fallout Shelter Competition Reality TV Show

Today at 04:02 AM, via Slashdot

Amazon is expanding the Fallout universe with Fallout Shelter, a ten-episode reality competition show where contestants face survival-style challenges and moral dilemmas for a cash prize. Engadget reports: Prime Video has greenlit a unscripted reality show titled Fallout Shelter. It will be a ten-episode run with Studio Lambert, the team behind reality projects including Squid Game: The...

Science/Tech

New York Introduces Legislation To Crack Down On 3D Printers That Make Ghost Guns

Today at 03:25 AM, via Slashdot

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing first-of-its-kind legislation that would require 3D printers sold in the state to include built-in software designed to block the printing of gun parts used to make “ghost guns.” The plan would also add criminal penalties for making 3D-printed firearms and hold printer owners or manufacturers liable if safety controls aren’t in place. 3D Printing...

Science/Tech

Iran’s Internet Shutdown Is Now One of the Longest Ever

Today at 02:45 AM, via Slashdot

Iran has imposed one of the longest nationwide internet shutdowns in its history, cutting more than 92 million people off from connectivity for over a week as mass anti-government protests continue. TechCrunch reports: As of this writing, Iranians have not been able to access the internet for more than 170 hours. The previous longest shutdowns in the country lasted around 163 hours in 2019, and...