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WATERGATE: ANC demands that DA removes Lesufi shower billboard

Today at 21:43 PM, via Daily Maverick

After Gauteng’s premier admitted using hotels during water cuts, the DA turned the moment into a billboard — and the ANC now wants it removed, warning of court action over the AI-generated image.

Science/Tech

OpenAI Releases New ChatGPT Model For Working In Excel and Google Sheets

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

OpenAI today released GPT-5.4, an upgraded ChatGPT model designed to be faster, cheaper, and more accurate for workplace tasks. The update also introduces tools that let ChatGPT work directly inside Excel and Google Sheets. Axios reports: GPT-5.4 is designed to be less error-prone, more efficient and better at workplace tasks like drafting documents, OpenAI said. The new model can create files...

Science/Tech

The Best Roku TV Is $210 Off

Today at 20:26 PM, via Wired

Amazon and Best Buy have Roku’s QLED Mini-LED panel marked down by hundreds of dollars.

Science/Tech

BDAG Is Now Live On Coinstore, BitMart And Pionex USA – And More Global Exchanges Are Already Lining Up

Today at 20:00 PM, via Tech Financials

BlockDAG has launched, and BDAG is already trading across multiple platforms from day one. Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA are all live. Direct swap is available through the BlockDAG website. And more global exchanges are already confirmed to be lining up behind them. This is not a single-exchange debut. This is a coordinated, multi-platform market […]

Motoring

South Africa doesn’t produce a single cheap car

Today 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.

Health

F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.