‘Guilty’: Springboks given career-crushing doping bans
Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance…
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN MEDICINE: Future-proofing healthcare — Philips’ sealed MRI strategy beats the global helium crunch
In keeping with the law of unintended consequences, the US military aggression against Iran has sent the helium market spiralling — but one century-old company was ready for this exact moment.
Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
Princeton Will Supervise Exams For First Time In 133 Years Because of AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Independent: Princeton University will soon require exams to be supervised for the first time in 100 years — all thanks to students using artificial intelligence to cheat. For 133 years, the Ivy League school’s honor code allowed students to take exams without a professor present, but on Monday, faculty voted to require proctoring for all in-person...
Early Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: Minister Parks Tau must untangle the legislative knots of B-BBEE amendments
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has steered SA’s economic transformation agenda into a legislative storm that the minister must navigate.
Former prosecutor handed 7 years for corruption, money laundering
The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.
ATM welcomes establishment of impeachment committee on Phala Phala
Party spokesperson Zama Ntshona says this an important constitutional step towards accountability.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH : How to protect your finances when faced with retrenchment
Retrenchment can be daunting at any age, but especially at 50. Understand your financial priorities and retrenchment package essentials to secure your future.
Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
Ancelotti extends Brazil contract until 2030
Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.
Lesufi commits to resolving community challenges in Ratanda
Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime
SMART STARTS: Investment challenges give young South Africans a risk-free way to learn costly money lessons
Two school investment competitions, run by Coronation and the JSE, are using simulated markets to teach learners and students about risk, patience, diversification and the noisy business of separating headlines from long-term value.
Ballerini survives crash for Naples Giro stage win
Italy’s Davide Ballerini wins stage six of the Giro d’Italia after the favourites crash on the final cobbled sector in Naples.
Black-cab rapist John Worboys denied parole for second time
The serial rapist “continues to represent a high risk of committing further serious sexual offences”, a parole board says.
DA calls for precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager
Lerutla, who has been on special leave since April, is set to resume his duties on Monday
In case you missed it: Ramaphosa fires minister Tolashe | Zuma deliberately delaying trial | Icasa blocks Starlink B-BBEE move
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 14 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
US Clears H200 Chip Sales To 10 China Firms
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from CNBC: The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia’s second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the matter said, leaving a major technology deal in limbo as CEO Jensen Huang seeks a breakthrough in China this week. […] Before U.S. export curbs tightened,...
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 14 May 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 14 May 2026.
As Trump meets with Xi, security expert says China now faces the U.S. as a peer
Former national security official Rush Doshi says President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods sparked a clash in which China prevailed. We look at the current state of U.S.-China relations.
Tavernier hurt at losing farewell Ibrox appearance
Departing Rangers captain James Tavernier says he “felt deeply hurt and let down” and that “the situation could and should have been handled much better” after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox.