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BBC tours UFC arena at White House

Today at 19:05 PM, via BBC News

White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

South Africa

Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader

Today at 17:04 PM, via iAfrica

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

South Africa

South African Voice AI Stumbles on Local Accents, Latency and Languages — UCT and Untapped AI Push for Local Solutions

Today at 17:00 PM, via iAfrica

South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show

Today at 18:32 PM, via The Guardian

Data shows sharp increase in number of children receiving extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councils

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in the numbers of children receiving extra support in school.

The annual data from the Department for Education (DfE) confirms predictions of...

Science/Tech

Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion

Today at 19:14 PM, via New York Times

Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.

Science/Tech

4 Top Crypto Coins in 2026: How BlockDAG’s Legacy Sale Beats Dogecoin, Ondo, & Pepe Coin

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

Short-term crypto trading can be risky, but it is also a fast way to make a profit when investors pick the right assets. To succeed, traders look for coins with plenty of price movement and high trading activity. This article explores four popular choices that the market is watching closely: BlockDAG, Dogecoin, Ondo Coin, and […]

Science/Tech

Opendoor Ends India Operations, Fueling a Bigger Conversation About AI and Outsourcing

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Opendoor is shutting down its India operations less than two years after opening offices there. Slashdot reader alternative_right shares a post from Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian: “I shared this note earlier today with the entire team at Opendoor. Today we began to say goodbye to our colleagues in India as we wind down our India operations. Our customers are in America, and that’s where our...

Health

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Today at 17:05 PM, via BBC News

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Health

Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK

Today at 17:00 PM, via BBC News

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.