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World

Colombia’s untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains

Today at 12:00 PM, via NPR

Far from Colombia’s tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.

Business

Taxis saying goodbye to cash in Cape Town

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) has announced the launch of a new cashless payment system, which is set to launch on June 1. 

Sport

Potter finishes second in Sardinia as Yee retires

Today at 16:40 PM, via BBC News

Britain’s Beth Potter claims her third podium spot of the season, finishing second in the World Triathlon Series event in Alghero, Sardinia as Olympic champion Alex Yee fails to finish the men’s race.

Sport

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Today at 15:49 PM, via BBC News

Munster’s United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

Education

Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction?

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.

Entertainment

Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot

Today at 13:58 PM, via The Citizen

‘That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him,’ read a club statement.

Science/Tech

Trial of multi-cancer blood test among 142,000 NHS patients fails to meet main aim

Today at 14:16 PM, via The Guardian

Results presented at oncology conference in Chicago show Galleri test failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses

A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer that was billed as the holy grail of oncology has failed to achieve its main objective in a major clinical trial, according to data presented at the world’s largest cancer conference.

The goal of the study involving 142,000 NHS patients...

Science/Tech

US Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Startups For Nuclear Fuel

Today at 13:34 PM, via Slashdot

The Trump administration is planning to provide Cold War-era plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads to nuclear startups that want to convert it into reactor fuel, arguing it could help address a looming fuel shortage for advanced reactors. Critics warn the idea raises serious nonproliferation, security, cost, and technical concerns. The New York Times reports: The plan has generated debate...

Health

China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.

Today at 06:00 AM, via New York Times

Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.