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Chisora to fight Wilder in London in April

Yesterday at 23:10 PM, via BBC News

Derek Chisora will face former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in London in April in the Briton’s 50th career fight.

South Africa

Study: Women More Skeptical of Workplace AI When Economic Impact Is Uncertain

Yesterday at 20:22 PM, via iAfrica

Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South Africa

South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape

Yesterday at 20:15 PM, via iAfrica

South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

World

Greenland and the world order

Yesterday at 23:13 PM, via NPR

Is there a deal between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland? Mary Louise Kelly and the team on NPR’s national security podcast break it down.

Sport

Pirates aim to dislodge Sundowns from top spot

Yesterday at 23:08 PM, via The South African

Betway Premiership giants Orlando Pirates return to the match green grass this weekend, with Sekhukhune United to play host at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Sport

Salah prime target for Saudi Pro League – Friday’s gossip

Yesterday at 23:08 PM, via BBC News

Mohamed Salah and Vinicius Jr are prime targets for Saudi Pro League, Crystal Palace hold talks with Wolves over move for Jorgen Strand Larsen, Chelsea consider loan deal for Douglas Luiz, plus more.

Education

Uganda: Isodo Remembered in Parliament As Advocate for Girls’ Education and Rural Women

Today at 00:31 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, on Wednesday led Parliament in paying tribute to the late former Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing her as a committed legislator who consistently championed the welfare of women and the education of the girl child.

Science/Tech

Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service In Miami, Extending US Lead

Today at 00:40 AM, via Slashdot

Waymo has launched its paid robotaxi service in Miami, marking its sixth U.S. market and the company’s first expansion of 2026. CNBC reports: As U.S. competition has lagged, Waymo’s planned 2026 expansions could lock in rider demand and loyalty in the U.S. To start, Waymo will offer its services within a 60-square-mile area that includes Miami’s Design District, Wynwood, Brickell and Coral...

Science/Tech

NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

Today at 00:25 AM, via The Guardian

Fetal tissue has been used to advance research into diabetes, Alzheimer’s, infertility and vaccines

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer fund research that uses human fetal tissue obtained from “elective” abortions, the world’s biggest public funder of biomedical research announced on Thursday.

The ban marks the latest, and most dramatic, effort by Donald Trump’s...

Science/Tech

Google Begins Offering Free SAT Practice Tests Powered By Gemini

Today at 00:02 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: It’s no secret that students worldwide use AI chatbots to do their homework and avoid learning things. On the flip side, students can also use AI as a tool to beef up their knowledge and plan for the future with flashcards or study guides. Google hopes its latest Gemini feature will help with the latter. The company has announced that...

Health

Myths and Facts About Narcissists

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via New York Times

Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.