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Business

Can snacks help you sleep?

Today at 02:05 AM, via BBC News

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

Politics

SA mourns Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Sport

Berger leads as McIlroy struggles at Bay Hill

Today at 01:57 AM, via BBC News

Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.

Education

RFK Jr urges medical schools to increase nutrition education training

Yesterday at 21:41 PM, via The Guardian

As part of his Maha agenda, health secretary wants schools to incorporate 40 hours of instruction

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Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unveiled a new effort on Thursday aimed at increasing the amount of nutrition education taught in medical schools.

For months, Kennedy has urged medical schools to expand their nutrition curriculum and warned that...

Entertainment

Tshwane wage deal delayed again

Today at 06:15 AM, via The Citizen

Signing of Tshwane’s R10 billion wage deal postponed as unions and city discuss backpay and implementation timeframe disputes.

Entertainment

The many faces death can wear

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Citizen

Suicide may end one person’s suffering, but it often leaves lasting grief and unanswered questions for those left behind.

Science/Tech

Microsoft Confirms ‘Project Helix,’ a Next-Gen Xbox That Can Run PC Games

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from 80 Level: Microsoft has officially confirmed development of its next-generation Xbox console, currently known internally as Project Helix. While concrete details remain limited, early information suggests the company is positioning the device as a hybrid between a traditional console and a gaming PC, capable of running both Xbox titles and PC games. The...

Science/Tech

Pentagon Formally Designates Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk

Today at 03:00 AM, via Slashdot

The Pentagon has formally designated Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” ordering federal agencies and defense contractors to stop using its AI tools after the company sought limits on the military’s use of its models. In a written statement, the department said it has “officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately.”...

Motoring

South Africa doesn’t produce a single cheap car

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via TopAuto

Imported cars are rapidly gaining popularity for one simple reason: South Africa’s car factories mainly produce high-end bakkies, SUVs, and sedans that most citizens can’t afford.