Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts, Report Finds
A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites.
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Murder accused Tiffany Meek back in court on Friday
Meek faces several charged including murder and defeating the ends of justice for Jayden’s death.
PERSONAL FINANCE: Why vehicle insurance premiums differ from one person to the next
Factors like age, claims history and even where a vehicle is parked can affect the premium.
Xbox CEO Says Current Margins ‘Cannot Continue’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty told staff that Xbox’s current economics “cannot continue,” citing more than $20 billion in spending over five years, declining revenue outside Activision Blizzard King, console supply constraints tied to RAMaggedon, and an overextended studio portfolio. The memo stops short of announcing layoffs, but a Bloomberg report says substantial...
Kaizer Chiefs tipped to sign Sipho Mbule but agent explains one problem
Sipho Mbule’s agent Mike Makaab says many teams are open to signing the former Orlando Pirates star but a move away from SA is likely.
Five things you need to know about Cartrack meeting with Gcina’s family
Both parties described the encounter as constructive
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war’s front line.
Recipe of the day: Coconut water tequila cocktail, the perfect FIFA World Cup opening night sip
Coconut water is a naturally light, subtly sweet tropical flavour with hydrating electrolytes, while tequila adds smooth citrus and agave notes.
Pentagon floors on lockdown after ‘hazardous materials’ incident
The building’s systems detected an “air quality issue”, a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.
586 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa, with 268 on first flight
Home Affairs confirmed 586 Nigerians were processed for repatriation. First flight with 268 left Thursday amid protests against undocumented foreigners.
Uganda: How Solar Energy Is Transforming Education in Mbale’s Kilulu Village
[Nile Post] Nestled among the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B village is experiencing a quiet transformation powered not by large infrastructure projects or government programs, but by the sun.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects on living in South Africa, praises 2010 World Cup
The New York mayor’s memories of South Africa continue to inspire his World Cup dreams.
Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged
Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
Newcastle in talks to sign Spain winger Munoz
Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria such as having obesity will be able to purchase pills with private prescription
Patients will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced today.
It is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight-loss to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), making the UK the...
SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued
Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued.
The space exploration, satellite broadband and AI company will join the US stock market on Friday at a valuation of $1.78tn, after offering at least $75bn of shares to...
Wimbledon prize money pot increased to eye-watering R1.4 billion
Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million (R1.4 billion).