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China’s AI is quietly making big inroads in Silicon Valley
Chinese AI models are being adopted by US firms and winning praise from tech leaders in a challenge to Big Tech.
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Chinese AI models are being adopted by US firms and winning praise from tech leaders in a challenge to Big Tech.

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The stars sign a letter asking the government to take action after promising to cap resale prices.

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They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood.

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Treasure finds in England have reached a record high according to provisional government figures.

South Africa
Nciza says a letter issued by Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi was a serious abuse of authority.

South Africa
EMS Media Liaison Officer Xolile Khumalo says crews are still on site.

South Africa
The municipality records around 2 000 unplanned power outages each month

South Africa
Illegal chrome mining in Modderspruit causes community rift, property damage, and safety fears.

World
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

World
As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

World
A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.

World
In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of “everyone’s masterpieces.” He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

Africa
Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

Africa
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

Africa
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his “big brother” at Arsenal.

Africa
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Business
The funding round is one of the biggest this year for a US consumer brand and comes as the firm faces fierce competition.

Business
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.

Business
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.

Business
The company plans to spend two-thirds of that to upgrade wiring and increase high-voltage grid capacity to get power from the north to customers in the south.

Politics
Most of those who are part of the Government of National Unity have commended the statement.

Politics
Steenhuisen requested the President to sack George over alleged underperformance.

Politics
Mkhwanazi’s testimony was that Nkabinde told him that Mchunu and Brown Mogotsi were very close.
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the DA’s Willem Aucamp as minister of forestry, fisheries and environment, replacing Dion George.

Sport
Mark Selby beats defending champion Mark Williams 6-5 in a final-frame decider to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.

Sport
Great Britain’s women begin their attempt to qualify for EuroBasket 2027 with a comprehensive win over Switzerland in Manchester.

Sport
World number one Luke Humphries earns a comfortable win against Jurjen van der Velde in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Sport
Manchester United’s Jess Park reflects on an “incredible” night at Old Trafford as her side beat Paris St-Germain 2-1 in the Women’s Champions League.

Education
More inclusive institutions under pressure as some take on six times as many children requiring extra support
Schools in England are steering away children with special needs, leading some to have six times as many pupils requiring learning or behaviour support compared with others, according to research.
Local authority leaders told the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) they...
Education
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, told the university’s board that the choice of a new president, to replace one pushed out by Republicans over the summer, should be delayed until she is in office.

Education
Skye Tucker fell from a nappy changing table at Little Clouds Nursery in Altens, Aberdeen, in January this year.
Education
John Scott was rarely spoken of in his family after he was placed in an institution. After a half-century, his youngest brother set out to learn who he was and what happened to him.

Lifestyle
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is once again using his platform to spread awareness about important issues – this time the scourge of GBV…

Lifestyle
Influencer Sarah Langa has cheekily backtracked after fuelling a rumour she was engaged to Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu…

Lifestyle
France have blamed an English company for its disastrous spraypainted pitch over the weekend, which stained the Springboks white away kit.
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: Production is now underway at Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, the company’s first outside Japan. After the first batteries rolled off the production line at its new facility in Liberty, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Toyota said today marks a “pivotal moment” in the company’s history. The facility is Toyota’s 11th...

Science/Tech
The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the US
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Skywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New...
Science/Tech
At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.
Science/Tech
Slashdot readers Tablizer and fjo3 share news that an AI-generated country song has topped the U.S. sales chart for the first time this week. ABC News reports: The new country tune, “Walk my Walk” by Breaking Rust, recently hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, reaching over 3 million streams on Spotify in less than a month. That success has garnered mixed reactions from...

Motoring
The twin of the Hyundai Palisade has always been restricted to left-hand drive markets in spite of interest from, largely, Australia to have it with right-hand drive.
Motoring

Motoring
First completely new generation Tiggo 8 in eight years seats five and retains the same engines as before, but with significantly more grunt.
Motoring
Health
She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.

Health
The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.

Health
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.
Health
The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.