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The government is taking more money from taxpayers

Today at 07:19 AM, via Daily Investor

The government expects to increase South Africa’s tax-to-GDP ratio to its highest level in history, which means it will take more money from citizens than ever before.

World

Who will succeed Khamenei?

Today at 00:53 AM, via NPR

Iran’s supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

Sport

Springbok star makes big call on future

Today at 07:29 AM, via The South African

A well-known Springbok who has been plying his trade overseas is apparently set to return home in an exciting move.

Sport

Port Vale enjoy cup upset as they knock out Bristol City

Today at 01:56 AM, via BBC News

League One strugglers Port Vale cause a cup upset as they beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years.

Sport

Barcelona step up Van de Ven interest – Wednesday’s gossip

Today at 01:47 AM, via BBC News

Barcelona to step up efforts for Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, Bruno Fernandes future at Manchester United depends on Champions League qualification, Aston Villa keen on Fulham’s Harry Wilson, plus more.

Education

Schools in England sidelining dressing-up for World Book Day, MPs hear

Yesterday at 20:11 PM, via The Guardian

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...

Entertainment

Tshwane awaits CFO misconduct hearing

Today at 06:40 AM, via The Citizen

Walkouts, budget controversies, and calls for action against CFO Mnisi set the stage for a tense week in Tshwane.

Science/Tech

A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now In the Hands of Foreign Spies, Criminals

Today at 05:00 AM, via Slashdot

Security researchers say a highly sophisticated iPhone exploitation toolkit dubbed “Coruna,” which possibly originated from a U.S. government contractor, has spread from suspected Russian espionage operations to crypto-stealing criminal campaigns. Apple has patched the exploited vulnerabilities in newer iOS versions, but tens of thousands of devices may have already been compromised. An...

Science/Tech

OpenAI Is Developing an Alternative To GitHub

Today at 03:00 AM, via Slashdot

OpenAI is reportedly developing a code-hosting platform that could compete with GitHub, The Information reported on Tuesday. “If OpenAI does sell the product, it would mark a bold move by the creator of ChatGPT to compete directly against Microsoft, which holds a significant stake in the firm,” notes Reuters. From the report: Engineers from OpenAI encountered a rise in service disruptions that...

Science/Tech

Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures

Today at 01:48 AM, via The Guardian

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, seen first in Western Australia, then in parts of Asia, Europe and across North America. The next total eclipse will be New Year’s Eve 2028

From sacred sisters to hyper-sexualised models: PhotoVogue festival – in pictures

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