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South Africa

News24 | Cape Winelands fires contained after week-long battle

Today at 10:44 AM, via News24

Firefighters have successfully contained blazes in the Cape Winelands’ Montagu and Ashton areas after more than a week of intensive operations. One active line remains in De Doorns where suppression continues.

Education

Levy on international students’ tuition fees not in best interest of UK, says leader of top university

Today at 11:03 AM, via The Guardian

Duncan Ivison, president of Manchester University, says government’s 6% surcharge plan will ‘hurt the sector’

A levy on tuition fees paid by international students is “wrong”, will “hurt the sector” and is “not in the long-term interests” of the UK, according to the vice-chancellor of one of the country’s leading universities.

Duncan Ivison, who took over as president and vice-chancellor of the...

Lifestyle

Popular Hout Bay restaurant burns down

Today at 12:55 PM, via The South African

Popular Hout Bay restaurant, Veldt DBE, burnt down on Friday while the nearby Ice Dream Italian ice-cream parlour also caught fire.

Science/Tech

When Will the US Finally Get $15K EVs?

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers.

Health

Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing

Today 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.