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Dramatic video of burning train in Canada

Today at 12:25 PM, via Al Jazeera

A train engulfed in flames rolled through a city in Ontario, Canada as passersby filmed it. No injuries were reported.

Education

The expansion of free childcare has been a Tory-fied mess of a bright Labour idea | Polly Toynbee

Today at 09:00 AM, via The Guardian

On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed

Panic and a screeching U-turn. The prime minister dismissed claims there were too few nursery places for every two-year-old in England (with working parents) on 1 April, the day that entitlement to 15 hours a week began. He even said: “Staffing levels have increased and more people...

Education

Dozens arrested at Yale and NYU as pro-Palestinian student protests spread

Today at 07:24 AM, via The Guardian

Authorities move to break up encampments at two more US universities on Monday, as Columbia University cancels in-person classes

Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

On the Yale University campus in New Haven,...

Entertainment

Khutso Theledi thrilled Somizi saw through her guise as Cheetah

Yesterday at 15:07 PM, via SowetanLIVE

After she purred as the “Cheetah” in The Masked Singer SA, Khutso Theledi admits that her toughest challenge was trying to fool her Metro FM co-host Somizi Mhlongo into not guessing her identity.

Science/Tech

Capitec’s Innovative Offerings Is Attracting Higher-Income Clients

Today at 12:14 PM, via Tech Financials

In the dynamic world of banking, Capitec has emerged as a beacon of innovation, not only catering to the masses but also attracting higher-income clients with a suite of compelling offerings. With a strategic focus on providing value, purpose, and accessibility, Capitec’s rise in the higher-income segment is a testament to its commitment to inclusivity […]

Science/Tech

How Capitec Is Succeeding As A Digital Bank In South Africa

Today at 12:05 PM, via Tech Financials

In the bustling landscape of South Africa’s banking sector, one institution stands out for its innovative approach and exponential growth: Capitec. Capitec has embraced the digital age with open arms, revolutionising the way people interact with their finances. With staggering statistics highlighting its success, Capitec’s journey from a newcomer to a dominant force in banking […]

Science/Tech

NASA Officially Greenlights $3.35 Billion Mission To Saturn’s Moon Titan

Today at 12:00 PM, via Slashdot

NASA last week formally approved a $3.35 billion mission to explore Saturn’s largest moon with a quadcopter drone. “Dragonfly is a spectacular science mission with broad community interest, and we are excited to take the next steps on this mission,” said Nicky Fox, associate administrator of NASA’s science mission directorate. “Exploring Titan will push the boundaries of what we can do with...