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THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 19:21

Sport

‘I’ve surprised myself’ – Ballard on PL step-up

Today at 19:03 PM, via BBC News

Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard admits he had “doubts” that he would be able to step up to the Premier League, but says he has been “surprised” by his and the Black Cats’ start to life back in the top flight.

Education

Ofsted launches inspection of school criticised for cancelling MP visit

Today at 18:02 PM, via The Guardian

Damien Egan, vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, denied entry after opposition from pro-Palestine group and union

Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.

Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had...

Education

Nigeria: Why Jigawa Is Prioritising Teacher Competency in Its New Education Overhaul

Today at 15:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration to repositioning Jigawa State’s education sector is well known. However, the new approach, which stands in stark contrast to the old system marred by nepotism and parochial sentiments in recruiting education managers and implementing policy, has become a significant subject of public discussion.

Science/Tech

The United States Needs Fewer Bus Stops

Today at 18:48 PM, via Slashdot

American buses in cities like New York and San Francisco crawl along at about eight miles per hour — barely faster than a brisk walk — and one surprisingly simple fix could make them faster without requiring new infrastructure or controversial policy changes. The issue, according to a Works in Progress analysis, is that US bus stops sit far too close together. Mean spacing in American cities is...

Science/Tech

Apple is Fighting for TSMC Capacity as Nvidia Takes Center Stage

Today at 18:07 PM, via Slashdot

Apple, which spent years as TSMC’s undisputed top customer and helped the Taiwanese foundry become the semiconductor industry’s most important manufacturer, is now fighting for production capacity as Nvidia’s AI chip orders consume an ever-larger share of the company’s leading-edge wafer supply. TSMC CEO CC Wei visited Cupertino last August to deliver unwelcome news: Apple would face the...

Science/Tech

Wikipedia Signs AI Licensing Deals On Its 25th Birthday

Today at 17:20 PM, via Slashdot

Wikipedia turns 25 today, and the online encyclopedia is celebrating that with an announcement that it has signed new licensing deals with a slate of major AI companies — Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Perplexity and Mistral AI. The deals allow these companies to access Wikipedia content “at a volume and speed designed specifically for their needs.” The Wikimedia Foundation did not disclose...