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Did DOGE Budget Cuts and Cloud Seeding Worsen the Texas Floods?
Floods in Texas have sparked many claims — blaming federal budget cuts, failed local systems, and even cloud seeding
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Floods in Texas have sparked many claims — blaming federal budget cuts, failed local systems, and even cloud seeding
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As Lamine Yamal turns 18, he is taking centre stage at Barcelona – including teasing fans about taking the iconic number 10 jersey.
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Kidnapped and held captive in a secret underground bunker by a notorious serial killer.
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Core talent, contrasting personalities and classic matches – Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz resume their rivalry in the Wimbledon final.
South Africa
Selby Mbenenge is facing a misconduct investigation by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.
South Africa
Vigilante groups from Phoenix are believed to have targeted residents of surrounding communities.
South Africa
The South African Weather Service has predicted heavy rainfall for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, with the south coast expected to receive between 30mm and 50mm.
South Africa
The Free State has recorded three deaths so far linked to the 2025 winter initiation season.
World
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor ‘gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so’.
World
Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe’s darkest hour and bring them to India.
World
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.
World
The lawsuit was filed in California, where the Trump administration has focused its immigration enforcement in recent weeks.
Africa
Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.
Africa
Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.
Africa
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki’s home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
Business
Children’s Day is returning to Howard Davis Park in Jersey with live music, games, food and drinks.
Business
Trade conditions in South Africa deteriorated noticeably in May and June 2025 after a brief positive turn in March and April, and prospects moving forward are bleak.
Business
South Africans who post offensive content online are not immune to the repercussions whether they’re off duty, on leave, or posting on their personal profiles.
Business
Politics
Islamic State of Africa has 30 days to appeal the IEC’s decision.
Politics
Morners gathered at St. George’s Cathedral to pay their last respects to Van de Velde.
Politics
Mabuza has been laid to rest at his farm in Barberton.
Politics
David Mabuza served as the premier of Mpumalanga from 2009 to 2018 before his national deployment.
Sport
Australia collapse to 225 all out on day one of the day/night Test against West Indies in Kingston.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzough has explained why the team conceded 32 goals in the league last season.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs need experience at the back and Thabo Moloisane is someone who can stablise Amakhosi’s defence.
Sport
Here are the updated world rankings after several Test matches this weekend, which included big wins for both the Springboks and All Blacks.
Education
AI isn’t just taking away entry-levels jobs, it’s helping thousands apply for the same job with almost the same CV
Key takeaways for graduates battling AI in the jobs market
Teach First job applicants to get in-person interviews
Susie, from Sheffield, was unemployed for nine months after she graduated with a PhD last year, despite having applied to more than 700 jobs.
“I assumed it wouldn’t...
Education
A charity says its mentoring support could become stretched with more free school meal pupils eligible for help.
Education
The federal cap on the amounts people can borrow means some of them will fall short. That’s especially true for students in professional schools.
Education
Preschool establishment asked for extra compulsory fee for ‘consumables’ – but it should have been free
A nursery has refunded a father almost £1,200 after an investigation found he had been charged mandatory “top-up” fees for hours of childcare that should have been free.
Tiago Gomes’s daughter was eligible for government-funded childcare at the Lake House day nursery and preschool in...
Lifestyle
Young Zedan Johnson hopes to follow in Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s footsteps after this video of him at Craven Week went viral…
Lifestyle
From the Springboks most eligible bachelor to a happily married man! Who is Makazole Mapimpi’s beautiful wife?
Lifestyle
See what the stars have in store for you.
Lifestyle
Cheslin Kolbe might think he can shimmy — but he could learn something from the Empire Crew hip hop dance squad
Entertainment
The family recently returned to South Africa as Handré signed a new deal with the Bulls.
Entertainment
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion aired over the past two Fridays on Showmax.
Entertainment
Jonathan Roxmouth is a performer amongst performers, and his new Broadway-inspired show promises to get audiences of all ages going.
Entertainment
It’s one simple question put to them: How would you change the world?
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from Cosmos magazine about a plan to “pick up those faint signals from billions of years ago.”Astronomers are planning to launch a tiny spacecraft to the far side of the Moon to listen out for “ancient whispers” in a quest to uncover the secrets of the early universe. The mission will focus on understanding the ‘Cosmic Dawn’, a period in the early stages...
Science/Tech
Here’s how Temu’s local warehouse works in South Africa.
Science/Tech
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from Jalopnik:On July 2, the 88th anniversary of famed aviator Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, Purdue University announced an expedition [which will launch in November] to confirm whether or not the wreckage of her plane has been found. Satellite imagery from a decade ago indicated the presence of something that sure looks plane-like under the waters of...
Motoring
293kW of power and 580Nm of torque get this fast SUV from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.66 seconds.
Motoring
Highly sought after by collectors and muscle car enthusiasts, original Capri Peranas like this one are increasingly rare.
Motoring
Motoring
Ducati’s Marc Marquez produced a stunning final lap to snatch pole position in wet conditions in German MotoGP qualifying.
Health
Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say.
Health
The resident died from pneumonic plague, the first such death in Coconino County, Ariz., since 2007, the county said.
Health
Siobhan Gorman was 16 weeks pregnant and home alone when she gave birth to baby Archie.
Health
The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes – better known as sick notes.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.