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Celtic into final after edging Aberdeen in epic tie

Today at 16:46 PM, via BBC News

Celtic eventually prevail after penalties in a six-goal Hampden classic as the holders progress to their 60th Scottish Cup final and leave Aberdeen heartbroken.

World

What Iran’s military strategy can tell us about the war

Today at 14:00 PM, via NPR

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Masoud Mostajabi, deputy director of the Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council, about Iran’s military strategy with its proxies in the region as well as Israel.

Politics

Holy herb is a non-issue for most political parties

Today at 12:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Only ActionSA, Rise Mzansi and the Inkatha Freedom Party have shared their thoughts on the holy herb with voters

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Sport

Wayde van Niekerk blazes to 200m victory!

Today at 15:53 PM, via The South African

Wayde van Niekerk kicks off Olympic year with 200m win at SA Championships, seeking 9th national title in homecoming race.

Education

‘Media firestorm’: Israel protest at professor’s home sparks heated free-speech debate

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Pro-Palestinian students interrupted a dinner held by a top free speech defender at Berkeley. A polarized and very public controversy has followed

During a dinner for students that the dean of the University of California, Berkeley law school held in his house’s backyard earlier this month, a woman wearing a hijab and checkered Palestinian scarf suddenly stood up with a microphone and...

Education

Nigerian chess champion breaks record after playing nonstop for 58 hours

Today at 11:48 AM, via The Guardian

Tunde Onakoya, who has beaten previous record of 56 hours, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education in Africa

A Nigerian chess champion has broken the record for the longest chess marathon after playing the game nonstop for 58 hours.

Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education across Africa from the world record attempt, which has been taking place in Times Square in New...

Education

USC cancels John M Chu keynote speech in wake of valedictorian controversy

Today at 04:11 AM, via The Guardian

University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May

The University of Southern California is “redesigning” its entire commencement plans – just days after making the controversial decision to cancel the valedictorian speech of a Muslim student – and will also cancel the keynote speech by film-maker Jon M Chu.

The Los...

Lifestyle

WATCH: Viral Pet Video – 20 April 2024

Today at 15:33 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!

Entertainment

Focalistic’s new hit speaks to your core

Yesterday at 13:59 PM, via SowetanLIVE

President Ya Straata’s new single Pressure is aptly titled because it highlights the attitude of overcoming constraints to perform at your best as artists and athletes.

Science/Tech

‘Like a film in my mind’: hyperphantasia and the quest to understand vivid imaginations

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Research that aims to explain why some people experience intense visual imagery could lead to a better understanding of creativity and some mental disorders

William Blake’s imagination is thought to have burned with such intensity that, when creating his great artworks, he needed little reference to the physical world. While drawing historical or mythical figures, for instance, he would wait...