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Sport

Can Ireland dethrone the World Champions?

Today at 18:58 PM, via The South African

Ireland faces world champions South Africa in a thrilling two-Test rugby series this July. Can they prove themselves on the global stage?

Education

Nigeria: Korea Supports Nigeria in Establishment of 6 Model Smart Schools – Ubec Boss

Today at 18:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has disclosed that the government of South Korea through its development agency, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proving support in the establishment of six model Smart Schools in Nigeria.

Education

Nigeria: FG Closes FGGC Abaji Over Fence Project

Today at 18:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Abaji has been closed for two weeks, after resumption of third term academic session, to allow for the reconstruction of the collapsed fence.

Lifestyle

WATCH: Viral Pet Video – 26 April 2024

Today at 17:33 PM, via The South African

Watch this viral pet video that will leave you in “awes” and “lols”. Buckle up; you are not ready for this cuteness overload!

Science/Tech

Chinese Drone Maker DJI Might Get Banned Next in the US

Today at 19:20 PM, via Slashdot

U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it [non-paywalled link], prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets. The New York Times: DJI is on a Defense Department list of Chinese military companies whose products the U.S. armed forces will be prohibited from purchasing in the future. As...

Science/Tech

Android TVs Can Expose User Email Inboxes

Today at 18:40 PM, via Slashdot

Some Android-powered TVs can expose the contents of users’ email inboxes if an attacker has physical access to the TV. Google initially told the office of Senator Ron Wyden that the issue, which is a quirk of how software is installed on these TVs, was expected behavior, but after being contacted by 404 Media, Google now says it is addressing the issue. From the report: The attack is an edge...

Science/Tech

Europeans ‘Less Hard-Working’ Than Americans, Says Norway Oil Fund Boss

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Europe is less hard-working, less ambitious, more regulated and more risk-averse than the US, according to the boss of Norway’s giant oil fund, with the gap between the two continents only getting wider. FT: Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of the $1.6tn fund, told the Financial Times it was “worrisome” that American companies were outpacing their European rivals [non paywalled link] on...