SUNDAY, 24 MAY 2026, 15:53
Last month President Trump signed an executive order designed to fast track both research and access to psychedelic drugs as treatments for mental health illnesses. The most prominent in the order was ibogaine, a drug derived from the root bark of a West African shrub, that has shown some promise in relieving the long term effects of traumatic brain injury. Madeleine Finlay talks to journalist...
After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame
When her phone rang at around 5pm on 8 September 2016, Rosy Auffray was still at work. It was one of her daughters, distressed, calling to tell her that their father, Jean-René, had not come back from his daily run. Only the family dog had returned, alone and...
Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes
Singing, painting or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, according to the latest study to link taking an active interest in art and culture with improved health.
The findings are the first to show that both participating in arts activities and attending...
Elon Musk’s lawyer argued that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella played a role in getting Mr. Altman his job back at OpenAI when he was briefly fired in 2023.
The window for life-changing wealth in the digital asset space is closing faster than ever as institutional capital floods the market. In 2026, cryptocurrency has transitioned from a speculative experiment into the backbone of the global financial system. With the integration of AI, the tokenization of real-world assets, and the massive success of spot ETFs, […]
New York, NY – As the trends within financial markets continue to grow in complexity, traders seem to be gradually abandoning pure one-directional guessing. Instead, they are moving towards more tactical, planned ways of making decisions. Given that the price of a stock, forex can be influenced by many factors simultaneously, it is clear that […]
Pretoria – The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation tonight at 20:00 regarding the judgment of the Constitutional Court that ordered Parliament to initiate an impeachment inquiry. The matter relates to the case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters challenging the National Assembly’s decision with respect to Section 89 proceedings […]
The answers to today’s pronunciation puzzles
Earlier today I set you these two word puzzles. Here they are again with solutions.
1: Pronounced the same, spelt differently.
(Second option) (Switch back and forth)
(Suitable) (Commandeer)
(Satisfied) (Components)
(Conference attendee) (Assign)
(Price reduction) (Disregard)
(Way in) (Enrapture)
(Incorrect) (Disabled)
(60 seconds) (Tiny)
(In...
As South African consumers continue to seek greater value, energy efficiency, and innovation in the home appliance category, Massmart is expanding its home appliance range with the introduction of Haier as a globally recognised home appliances brand, now available at Makro stores nationwide. The move forms part of Makro’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position […]
In recent years, the global energy structure has been undergoing rapid adjustments, with renewable energy accounting for an increasingly larger share of power systems and digital infrastructure. Against this backdrop, market attention towards new energy-related companies has gradually shifted from short-term fluctuations to a longer-term industrial development and asset allocation logic. Amid...
If your goal is to find the top betting websites in 2026, you will notice the sector has grown a lot, with more sites, fresh prize plans, and new ways to enjoy yourself. This guide looks at five sites you should know: Spartans.com, Duel, Stake, Rainbet, and Gamdom. Every site works in its own way, […]
The tech leaders, with combined net worths exceeding $670 billion, have brought props to court and traded icy stares as their legal dispute reaches a denouement.
Toronto, Ontario — May 11, 2026 — Aleen Inc., a digital wellness company, is pleased to announce that its shares officially commenced trading on the OTC market on May 4, 2026. The OTC listing represents an important milestone in Aleen Inc.’s continued international growth strategy and reflects the Company’s commitment to expanding access to global capital […]
With voice revenue falling and customer growth stalled, Vodacom is struggling to cash in on surging data traffic.
Those who don’t subscribe will be able to use the platform for free – but be shown personalised ads by default.
The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.
Disney+ debuted the official trailer and key art for season two of the Original comedy series “Deli Boys,” premiering on Thursday, 28 May with all 6 episodes, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on “Deli Boys,” the Dars are drowning in dirty cash […]
Severe weather has cut power across dozens of Cape towns, with restoration delayed by unsafe conditions.
Meetable, the South African social discovery platform curating dinners between strangers, officially launches in Johannesburg this month, with its first Johannesburg dinner taking place on Thursday 14 May 2026. Originally launched in Cape Town, Meetable brings together four to six strangers for curated dinners at carefully selected restaurants across the city. The concept is intentionally […]
Balwin Annuity delivered another SOLID performance, with revenue increasing by 25% to R219.0 million for the year ended 28 February 2026. JSE-listed Balwin), a developer focused on environmentally responsible building practices and the delivery of high-quality, affordable, lifestyle-oriented apartments, today released its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2026. Balwin...
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub has compared voice’s decline to the same trajectory SMS followed into irrelevance.