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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

Today at 22:50 PM, via BBC News

The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence.

World

News24 | UN Security Council set to authorise 20 000-troop Gaza force

Today at 20:38 PM, via News24

United States President Donald Trump has said he expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon” as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing.

Education

Students and faculty at over 100 US universities protest against Trump’s attacks

Today at 22:05 PM, via The Guardian

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Education

When a Vietnam Protest on Campus Turned Deadly

Today at 18:35 PM, via New York Times

In May 1970, National Guard troops clashed with students at Kent State University in Ohio. Four students were killed, and nine were injured.

Lifestyle

Why are Springboks NOT wearing green and gold?

Today at 20:47 PM, via The South African

Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?

Science/Tech

States Seek Extension of Ecommerce Tariff Moratorium at WTO

Today at 23:22 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: A group of states is seeking to extend a World Trade Organization agreement to refrain from placing customs duties on digital transmissions, a World Trade Organization document showed on Thursday. The proposal submitted by Barbados on behalf of a group of African, Caribbean and Pacific states proposed to extend the current moratorium — a key pillar of...

Science/Tech

Nintendo Won’t Shy Away From Continuing To ‘Try Anything’

Today at 22:44 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Nintendo has always been a company willing to try just about anything. Cardboard cutout toys that mesh with games? Done. A console called the Wii with a remote-shaped controller? Massive success. Legendary game designer and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto offered more insight into how the company operates in a recent financial briefing. “Nintendo has...