Sheedy seals Cardiff comeback win against Ulster
Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy kicks a last-gasp winning penalty to defeat Ulster 29-26 in a Challenge Cup thriller at the Arms Park.
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Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New Geothermal Energy Reservoirs
A Utah-based startup announced last week it used AI to locate a 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir, reports CNN. It’ll start producing electricity in three to five years, the company estimates — and at least one geologist believes AI could be an exciting “gamechanger” for the geothermal industry.[Startup Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals] named it “Big Blind,” because this kind of site...
Special delivery: how a Royal Mail postbox ended up in Antarctica
A letter to the king has added a royal flourish to life at Rothera Research Station, where mail remains a vital link to the world
It might be traditional to write to Father Christmas with a gift list, but when Kirsten Shaw wanted a new postbox for staff at the UK’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, she wrote to the king.
The request has resulted in a special delivery for Shaw – a...
Glasgow mount incredible comeback to stun Toulouse
A phenomenal second half delivers a landmark victory for Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup.
Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In Control of Their Privacy Choices Online
Choosing your browser “is one of the most important digital decisions you can make, shaping how you experience the web, protect your data, and express yourself online,” says the Firefox blog. They’ve urged readers to “take a stand for independence and control in your digital life.” But they also recently polled 8,000 adults in France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. on “how they navigate choice...
EFF: Starlink poses ‘security risk’ to South Africa
The EFF has condemned Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to gazette a policy directive in favour of Elon Musk operating Starlink in SA…
Beggan the hero as Scotstown end Ulster drought
Scotstown are crowned Ulster champions for the first time since 1989 thanks to a dramatic extra-time victory over Kilcoo.
Man arrested and match postponed as non-league manager injured
A man is arrested after Potters Bar Town manager Sammy Moore is left requiring medical treatment following an altercation that led to the postponement of their match at Welling United.
Ouaddou lauds impact players as Mngqithi rues refereeing decisions in CBL final
“We don’t have any substitutes only impact players,” said Ouaddou.
Goodbye – but only for now? Salah signs off as questions remain
Mohamed Salah’s return to the Liverpool side shows boss Arne Slot is prepared to move on – but questions still remain.
‘It is mind-boggling’: SAFA responds to Broos comments
SAFA has responded to controversial comments made by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos this week,
West Ham set sights on Sargent – Sunday’s gossip
Josh Sargent is a target for West Ham, Manchester City are prepared to sell a trio to boost their January spending, Ibrahima Konate is attracting interest from Europe, plus more.
Saracens go top of PWR as Wafer makes Quins debut
Ireland’s Aoife Wafer makes her debut for Harlequins in their PWR win against Sale, while Saracens beat Exeter to go top of the table.
Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton
“We said many times with Cole (Palmer) we are a better team,” Maresca told the BBC.
‘We going to celebrate BUT…’ – Ouaddou warns
Abdeslam Ouaddou won his third trophy as Orlando Pirates head coach but the Moroccan is already eyeing next fixtures.
BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners
Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.
‘What a joke’ – Garnett disbelief at early stoppage loss
Dean Garnett reacts in disbelief as he suffers defeat by Baris Adiguzel in the PFL Europe bantamweight final after the referee appeared to stop the fight prematurely.
NPA confident Nulane state capture case will be back in court
The NPA is wants to reinstate the R24.9m Gupta- linked Nulane fraud and money laundering case
Equality boss expects people to ‘follow the rules’ over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said “things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights”.
Eight-try title holders Bordeaux see off Scarlets
Bordeaux-Begles continue their Champions Cup dominance by easing to an eight-try victory over Scarlets.