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South Africa

Eddie Kasambala’s TEDx Wake-Up Call: Why Africa’s AI Future Hinges on Hope Over Hurdles

Today at 00:26 AM, via iAfrica

Back in early 2020, Eddie Kasambala was your classic wide-eyed first-year at the University of Pretoria, plotting dorm parties, buddy lists, and that hazy post-grad glow-up. Then COVID-19 slammed the brakes. Lectures flipped to glitchy laptop feeds, social scenes ghosted into oblivion, and Eddie’s shiny adulthood roadmap? Crumpled like a bad napkin sketch. “Am I […]

Sport

Cundy wins 22nd world track title in Rio

Today at 00:21 AM, via BBC News

Jody Cundy wins his 22nd world track gold medal with victory in the 1km time trial at the Para-Cycling World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Sport

Man Utd set fee for Fernandes – Friday gossip

Yesterday at 23:51 PM, via BBC News

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes interests Bayern Munich, Liverpool eye Nico Schlotterbeck and Nico Williams, while Barcelona weigh up move for Dusan Vlahovic

Education

Penn Becomes Latest University to Reject White House Deal

Yesterday at 21:11 PM, via New York Times

Penn is the third school to say no to the Trump administration’s offer of federal funding preferences in exchange for complying with certain requirements, such as protecting conservative voices.

Education

Angola: President Announces Implementation of Social Education Program

Yesterday at 20:25 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Luanda — The Head of State João Lourenço announced on Wednesday the implementation of a social education program with a municipal impact, as well as the construction and rehabilitation of primary schools throughout the country.

Education

Uganda: Spotlight On Coffee As Makerere Hosts Uganda Entrepreneurship Congress and Youth Expo

Yesterday at 20:23 PM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University will, starting Thursday, showcase 300 different innovations with a spotlight on the coffee sector. The innovations have the potential to be scaled into companies and business enterprises, event organisers have said.

Lifestyle

Legendary Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74

Today at 04:39 AM, via The South African

Ace Frehley, the pioneering guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band Kiss, has died at the age of 74 following a fall at his home.

Science/Tech

How long-term XRP holders can earn $7,200 in stable daily passive income through regulated crypto mining with Find Mining

Today at 06:12 AM, via Tech Financials

Experts say this could be one of the most robust passive income models in the history of cryptocurrency investing. As the global economy enters a “new era of digital assets,” new wealth opportunities are emerging for long-term XRP (Ripple) holders. More and more investors are discovering that they no longer have to rely on price […]

Science/Tech

New ITVX Channel Streams Absolutely Spellbinding Footage of Earth… Forever

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: I realize that, at this point, there are already far too many shows. Every channel, every streaming service is teeming with content demanding your attention, and there are simply too few hours in the day to watch them all. However, with that in mind, may I recommend a new show called Space Live? There’s only one episode. The only potential...

Science/Tech

Spotify Says It’s Working With Labels On ‘Responsible’ AI Music Tools

Today at 03:30 AM, via Slashdot

Spotify has officially partnered with major record labels to create a “responsible AI” initiative aimed at developing generative music tools that supposedly benefit both artists and fans. While Spotify promises choice, transparency, and fair compensation, the vague announcement has many skeptics wondering if “responsible AI” is just another remix of old industry power plays set to a new...

Science/Tech

Video Game Union Workers Rally Against $55 Billion Saudi-Backed Private Acquisition of EA

Today at 02:50 AM, via Slashdot

EA employees and the Communications Workers of America union have condemned the company’s proposed $55 billion private acquisition — backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, “claiming they were not represented in the negotiations and any jobs lost as a result would ‘be a choice, not a necessity, made to pad investors’ pockets,” reports Eurogamer....

Health

When Joy Feels Out of Reach

Yesterday at 17:30 PM, via New York Times

Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.

Health

Eye Injuries Are Rising Among Pickleball Players

Yesterday at 17:12 PM, via New York Times

Older players of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States, are more vulnerable to eye injuries, some of which could lead to vision loss, researchers reported.