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World

Colombia’s rogue hippos could find refuge in India

Today at 18:24 PM, via NPR

In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire’s offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India’s wildlife reserve instead.

World

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Today at 14:51 PM, via BBC News

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Sport

Big win for DStv Springbok fans in South Africa

Today at 18:12 PM, via The South African

DStv and Multichoice’s new parent company, CANAL+, has renewed its domestic broadcast rights agreement with the South African Rugby Union.

Education

Sexual harassment more than twice as prevalent at England’s top universities, analysis finds

Today at 16:39 PM, via The Guardian

Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades

Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.

Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Education

Liberia: Cuaaa Breaks Ground for Agape Clinic At Cuttington University

Today at 12:51 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko — The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University’s main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.

Science/Tech

Apple, Intel Have Reached Preliminary Chip-Making Agreement

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement (paywalled; alternative source) for Intel to manufacture some chips used in Apple devices, after more than a year of talks and pressure from the Trump administration. It’s still unclear which Apple products would use Intel-made chips, but the deal would mark a major potential win for Intel’s foundry ambitions and give Apple another...

Science/Tech

Restoring the Biology of Hair Growth at its Root: Mblue Labs Launches Next-Generation Hair Regeneration Technology

Today at 19:38 PM, via Tech Financials

College Park, MD   – Mblue Labs, a biotechnology-driven skin and hair health company, today announced the launch of Bluelene Hair Density Renewal Serum+. This next-generation hair regeneration technology is powered by methylene blue, a clinically studied molecule with unique mitochondrial and stem cell–protective properties. Developed through cutting-edge research at the University of...

Science/Tech

Litecoin Struggles, TAO Breaks Out, But BlockDAG Steals the Market Spotlight with Crypto’s First Ever Layer-1 Casino Launch 

Today at 19:19 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market rarely moves in a straight line, and this week is no different. The Litecoin news tells a bearish story, with the coin stuck below key averages and technical indicators flashing red despite a modest 2.5% weekly gain. Meanwhile, the Bittensor TAO price 2026 is turning heads after a sharp breakout above $280, […]

Science/Tech

Eskom Says Grid Stable Despite Seasonal Demand, Evening Peaks 2,000MW Above Forecast

Today at 19:11 PM, via Tech Financials

Despite higher demand driven by seasonal conditions, including a sharp rise in evening consumption as temperatures dropped, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels, the system has remained stable, Eskom said late on Friday. “This has been achieved alongside the natural tapering of solar generation at sunset, demonstrating enhanced operational resilience […]

Health

The Global Story

Today at 11:00 AM, via BBC News

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.