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Business

Plan to get rid of Cyril Ramaphosa

Yesterday at 21:06 PM, via BusinessTech

There are calls within the ANC to oust Cyril Ramaphosa, disband the NEC, and replace the leadership with a national task team led by former president Thabo Mbeki.

Sport

Liverpool pursue Semenyo – Monday’s gossip

Today at 00:20 AM, via BBC News

Antoine Semenyo pursued by Liverpool, Christian Pulisic holding off his AC Milan contract renewal, and Manchester United keen on Carlos Baleba.

Sport

How Haaland fired Norway to the World Cup

Yesterday at 23:52 PM, via BBC News

Generational goalgetter Erling Haaland will get a crack at his first major tournament next summer, after leading Norway to the World Cup.

Education

Judge bars Trump administration from cutting funding to University of California

Saturday at 16:16 PM, via The Guardian

White House had demanded $1.2bn from UC to restore funding after saying it allowed antisemitism on campus

The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late on Friday in a sharply worded decision.

US district judge Rita Lin in San...

Science/Tech

Some Americans Are Trying to Heat Their Homes With Bitcoin Mining

Today at 01:41 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from CNBC:[T]he computing power of crypto mining generates a lot ofheat, most which just ends up vented into the air. According todigital assets brokerage, K33, the bitcoin mining industry generates about 100 TWh of heat annually — enough to heat all ofFinland.This energy waste within a very energy-intenseindustry is leading entrepreneurs to look for...

Science/Tech

Apple Speeds Planning for Replacing CEO Tim Cook Next Year

Today at 00:10 AM, via Slashdot

From the Business Standard:Apple has accelerated its succession plans as the company prepares for Chief Executive Tim Cook to potentially step down as early as next year, Financial Times reported. Apple’s board and senior leaders have recently increased their focus on a smooth leadership transition after Cook’s more than 14 years at the helm of the $4 trillion tech giant, the news report said....

Science/Tech

From R3 billion to R70 billion in 10 years

Yesterday at 21:31 PM, via MyBroadband

Purple Group and EasyEquities chief executive Charles Savage said they are extremely optimistic about the company’s growth and future.

Science/Tech

The Internet Archive Now Captures AI-Generated Content (Including Google’s AI Overviews)

Yesterday at 20:55 PM, via Slashdot

CNN profiled the non-profit Internet Archive today — and included this tidbit about how they archive parts of the internet that are now “tucked in conversations with AI chatbots.”The rise of artificial intelligence and AI chatbots means the Internet Archive is changing how it records the history of the internet. In addition to web pages, the Internet Archive now captures AI-generated content,...

Health

Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing

Saturday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.