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Did Dyche deserve the sack at Nottingham Forest?

Today at 14:58 PM, via BBC News

After Sean Dyche’s reign lasts just 114 days, Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for a fourth head coach of the season – but as he hard done by?

South Africa

Minister meets various stakeholders to improve safety in WC communities

Today at 14:30 PM, via SAnews

Minister meets various stakeholders to improve safety in WC communities

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has embarked on a series of engagements with a broad range of stakeholders to discuss policing challenges in the Western Cape and strengthen measures to improve safety in communities across the province. 

“These engagements form part of the Minister’s programme ahead of...

Business

Another hammer blow for meat prices in South Africa

Today at 14:23 PM, via BusinessTech

On top of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hitting beef prices in South Africa, consumers and retailers have been warned that African Swine Fever (ASF) will hit pork prices in the coming months.

Sport

Moore targeting Wrexham and Wales double

Today at 15:11 PM, via BBC News

Four years on from arguably the most successful year of his life and career, Kieffer Moore is targeting a double with Wrexham and Wales in 2026.

Education

Susie Dent’s tips and tricks to add muscle to a child’s vocabulary

Today at 14:18 PM, via The Guardian

In a bid to combat the impact of screen-time creep, the Countdown word supremo has a few suggestions

Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent

Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, the Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent has suggested, as she urged families to read, talk and play word games to boost language...

Education

Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent

Today at 13:46 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Countdown lexicographer urges families to read, talk and play word games to help language development

Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, according to the lexicographer Susie Dent, who is urging families to read, talk and play word games to boost language development.

The Countdown star’s warning comes as the government prepares to issue advice...

Education

Nigeria: Provost Applauds Govt On Concurrent Running of NCE, Degree

Today at 13:05 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The dual mandate education policy of the federal government, authorising selected colleges of education in the country to concurrently run the National Certificate in Education (NCE) with degree programmes in education, has been described as a pragmatic, cost-effective policy, mutually and doubly beneficial to government, institutions, students, and the Nigerian public.

Science/Tech

Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Is Exploding

Today at 15:00 PM, via Wired

The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.

Science/Tech

Spartans Enters Gaming Market Against bet365 & Stake With $200 Million Internal Backing 

Today at 14:57 PM, via Tech Financials

Spartans operates in direct competition with established gaming operators bet365 and Stake in the online gaming market. Turkish-British entrepreneur & founder Gurhan Kiziloz has positioned the platform to compete against these established operators. Kiziloz committed $200 million to Spartans.com operations, funding the platform’s entry into global gaming markets dominated by bet365 and Stake....

Science/Tech

Spartans Explodes With Lil Baby Partnership! Golden Panda Attracts Players & Betway Boosts Participation

Today at 14:32 PM, via Tech Financials

Golden Panda continues to pull attention with its fast, high-intensity slot sessions, giving players quick rounds and simple choices. At the same time, Betway stays active through its £10 to £40 free-bet offer, keeping football fans involved across weekly fixtures and major matches. Both platforms remain part of regular discussion as users follow updates that […]

Health

Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.