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World

Oil prices surge after US-Iran peace talks break down

Today at 10:45 AM, via NPR

The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.

Business

Another huge blow to petrol prices in South Africa

Today at 10:20 AM, via BusinessTech

Leaning into market fears that a ceasefire between the United States and Iran might be short-lived, a Sunday order by US President Donald Trump has sent oil prices over $100 a barrel once again.

Sport

Brace yourself: How much Masters winner earned

Today at 10:46 AM, via The South African

In a thrilling conclusion to the Masters on Sunday, Rory McIlroy walked away with not only the green jacket, but a massive pay cheque.

Education

Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England

Yesterday at 23:30 PM, via The Guardian

Campaigners welcome first update of school food standards in 13 years, which aims to help lower obesity rates

The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned.

The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years will apply from September. They are...

Education

When Should Judges Sound the Alarm?

Yesterday at 15:02 PM, via New York Times

A retired judge and a law professor respond to a Page A1 article. Also: Censoring college professors; executive power after President Trump.

Lifestyle

Why MAFIA are targeting Western Cape schools

Today at 08:48 AM, via The South African

A worrying spike of incidents suggests mafia are targeting Western Cape schools. Here’s what the criminal groups are after …

Science/Tech

HOSTAFRICA Unveils Locally Hosted GPU‑As‑A‑Service Platform At Digital Parks Africa

Today at 10:09 AM, via Tech Financials

HOSTAFRICA has unveiled its dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU servers at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, launching its fully localised GPU‑as‑a‑Service offering. The launch brought together industry leaders, tech partners and customers for a first-hand look at the platform in action, including live demonstrations of the high-performance infrastructure now available locally....

Science/Tech

Anthropic Asks Christian Leaders for Help Steering Claude’s Spiritual Development

Today at 09:34 AM, via Slashdot

Anthropic recently “hosted about 15 Christian leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches, academia, and the business world” for a two-day summit , reports the Washington Post:Anthropic staff sought advice on how to steer Claude’s moral and spiritual development as the chatbot reacts to complex and unpredictable ethical queries, participants said. The wide-ranging discussions also covered how...

Motoring

Petrol prices to rise further

Today at 08:23 AM, via TopAuto

Oil surged to over $100 per barrel as the US vowed to blockade all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, deepening an unprecedented global energy shock.