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World

Not guilty verdict in Bloody Sunday murder trial

Today at 15:34 PM, via BBC News

Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry.

Sport

Springbok Wessels given nine-game ban for genital grab

Today at 18:32 PM, via BBC News

South Africa front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has received a nine-match suspension for grabbing Josh Murphy’s genitals in the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship win over Connacht.

Sport

No Russians or Belarusians at Winter Paralympics

Today at 18:31 PM, via BBC News

Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, despite the International Paralympic Committee lifting a ban on them.

Education

Namibia: No Takeover of Walvis Bay Private Schools

Today at 19:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has dismissed allegations that it plans to take over several private schools at Walvis Bay.

Education

Liberia: UL Law School Gets New Dean

Today at 19:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] Cllr. Dr. Niveda Cindy Ricks-Onuoha, a longtime law professor, has been named Dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law.

Education

Liberia: UL Unveils Bold Vision

Today at 19:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming the institution into one of Africa’s top 300 universities by 2029.

Lifestyle

How to prevent peanut allergies in children

Today at 16:22 PM, via The South African

A study reveals that early peanut introduction reduces peanut allergies in young children. Learn how you can follow this strategy.

Science/Tech

The “Forever” Token That Fuels Itself: The Real Reason the Milk Mocha Whitelist is Almost Full.

Today at 19:45 PM, via Tech Financials

For millions, the Milk and Mocha bears are a familiar source of joy. Now, this global connection is the foundation for a new digital economy, and the response has been overwhelming. The whitelist offering ground-floor access to the Milk Mocha Token ($HUGS) presale is approaching its absolute limit.  This intense demand isn’t just about the […]

Science/Tech

Overshooting 1.5C Climate Target ‘Inevitable’: UN Chief

Today at 19:21 PM, via Slashdot

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it is now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will fail in the short term. AFP: Before next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Guterres said going beyond 1.5C would result in “devastating” yet predictable impacts. “One thing is already clear: we will not be able to contain the global warming below 1.5C in...

Science/Tech

HBAR & XRP Struggle for Momentum; While BlockDAG’s Hybrid Layer-1 Hits 1,400 TPS, Setting a New Blockchain Speed Standard

Today at 18:45 PM, via Tech Financials

The latest Hedera (HBAR) price analysis shows mild recovery near $0.17, but the token still battles resistance at $0.20. Its technical setup suggests limited momentum unless stronger buying volume returns. Similarly, the XRP price prediction points to uncertainty around $2.50, where traders are cautious as the market shows mixed signals.  In contrast, BlockDAG has emerged […]

Science/Tech

Detection Firm Finds 82% of Herbal Remedy Books on Amazon ‘Likely Written’ By AI

Today at 18:40 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: With gingko “memory-boost tinctures,” fennel “tummy-soothing syrups” and “citrus-immune gummies,” AI “slop” has come for herbalism, a study published by a leading AI-detection company has found. Originality.ai, which offers its tools to universities and businesses, says it scanned 558 titles published in Amazon’s herbal remedies subcategory between January...

Health

To nap or not to nap…

Today at 14:57 PM, via BBC News

Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.