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US SEC Preparing To Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

The U.S. SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional, potentially allowing companies to report results just twice a year. “The proposal could be published as soon as next month,” reports Reuters, citing a paywalled report from the Wall Street Journal, adding that “regulators are in talks with major exchanges to discuss how their rules may need to be...

Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab

Today at 17:54 PM, via The Guardian

As outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people, experts advise against rushing to get a vaccine

Pharmacies in England are reporting a surge in demand for meningitis vaccines after an outbreak in Kent claimed the lives of two young people and left others in hospital.

However, experts have advised against rushing to get a jab, stressing public health authorities are best placed to...

How Sertan Ayçiçek Helps Leaders Navigate Complexity and Long-Term Growth

Today at 17:31 PM, via Tech Financials

There is a distinct difference between short-term and long-term success in the professional world. Short-term success often requires little more than a bit of luck and fleeting interest. It also requires the ability to capture consumers’ attention for a matter of moments. However, to turn that into something that is sustainable takes a much greater […]

Asteroid Ryugu Has All of the Main Ingredients For Life

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

Samples from the asteroid Ryugu contain all five nucleobases — the key building blocks of DNA and RNA. “This strengthens the idea that asteroids may have brought the ingredients for the first living organisms to Earth long ago,” reports New Scientist. From the report: Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft visited Ryugu in 2018, where it shot two projectiles — one small and one large — into the surface...

Post Office limps on – for now

Today at 16:46 PM, via TechCentral

The Post Office’s rescue practitioners have moved to clarify that no application has yet been filed for its liquidation.

New Trailer And Poster For “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” Now Available – Disney+

Today at 16:38 PM, via Tech Financials

A new trailer and poster for “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” are now available to download and share. The all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation will premiere exclusively on Disney+ 6 April, 2026. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” […]

Telkom Connects Rural School Learners to Digital Future

Today at 16:07 PM, via Tech Financials

In a major boost for rural education, Telkom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Department of Education to bridge the digital divide at Sitoza Senior Secondary School. The initiative officially relaunched the school’s ICT laboratory with a handover of 30 laptops and 30 MiFi connectivity devices, each equipped with preloaded SIM cards and data packages. […]

FlySafair Introduces Apple Pay And Google Pay For Faster Flight Bookings

Today at 15:44 PM, via Tech Financials

FlySafair has introduced new one‑tap payment options in its mobile app, allowing customers to pay for flights quickly and securely using Apple Pay and Google Pay. The new payment methods, powered by Stitch, form part of the airline’s ongoing focus on using technology to simplify the booking experience and remove unnecessary friction for customers. Stitch […]

South Africa’s No. 2 Grocer Spar To Cut Jobs

Today at 14:06 PM, via Tech Financials

Spar Group informed shareholders on Tuesday that it will implement a voluntary severance programme in certain areas of the business as part of its ongoing focus on improving operational efficiency and competitiveness. “The severance programme forms part of a broader reset designed to align the Group’s cost base with current trading conditions and ensure Spar […]

Bills Would Ban Liability Lawsuits For Climate Change

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Inside Climate News: Republican lawmakers in multiple states and Congress are advancing proposals to shield polluters from climate accountability and prevent any type of liability for climate change harms — even as these harms and their associated costs continue to mount. It’s the latest in a counter-offensive that has unfolded on multiple fronts, from...

What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)

Today at 13:00 PM, via Wired

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

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