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World

News24 | UN Security Council set to authorise 20 000-troop Gaza force

Yesterday at 20:38 PM, via News24

United States President Donald Trump has said he expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon” as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing.

World

News24 | Somalia: Pirates board fuel tanker, crew reported safe

Yesterday at 19:44 PM, via News24

Pirates boarded the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged vessel carrying gasoline, as it was headed from India to South Africa. The EU’s naval force said one of its vessels was near the incident and closing in.

Sport

Amorim backs Sesko to thrive despite ‘struggles’

Today at 00:38 AM, via BBC News

Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim backs striker Benjamin Sesko to find his feet at Old Trafford and insists his early “struggles” are “normal” amid the scrutiny the Red Devils face from the media and “club legends”.

Sport

Italian clubs eye Man Utd’s Mainoo – Saturday’s gossip

Yesterday at 23:37 PM, via BBC News

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is interesting two Italian clubs, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is homesick for AC Milan, Morgan Rogers is set to sign a new Aston Villa contract, plus more.

Education

Students and faculty at over 100 US universities protest against Trump’s attacks

Yesterday at 22:05 PM, via The Guardian

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Education

When a Vietnam Protest on Campus Turned Deadly

Yesterday at 18:35 PM, via New York Times

In May 1970, National Guard troops clashed with students at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed, and nine were injured.

Lifestyle

Why are Springboks NOT wearing green and gold?

Yesterday at 20:47 PM, via The South African

Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?

Science/Tech

Texas Sues Roblox For Allegedly Failing To Protect Children On Its Platform

Today at 01:40 AM, via Slashdot

Texas is suing Roblox, alleging the company misled parents about safety, ignored online-protection laws, and allowed an environment where predators could target children. Texas AG Ken Paxton said the online game platform is “putting pixel pedophiles and profits over the safety of Texas children,” alleging that it is “flagrantly ignoring state and federal online safety laws while deceiving...

Science/Tech

Gemini Starts Rolling Out On Android Auto

Today at 01:02 AM, via Slashdot

Gemini is (finally) rolling out on Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant while keeping “Hey Google,” adding Gemini Live (“let’s talk live”), message auto-translation, and new privacy toggles. “One feature lost between Assistant and Gemini, though, is the ability to use nicknames for contacts,” notes 9to5Google. From the report: Over the past 24 hours, Google has quietly started the rollout...

Science/Tech

The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bomb

Today at 00:34 AM, via Wired

Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems.

Science/Tech

Denmark’s Government Aims To Ban Access To Social Media For Children Under 15

Today at 00:25 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests. The move would give some parents — after a specific assessment —...