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Education

Namibia: How Do You Decide What to Study?

Today at 20:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] Choosing what to study is one of the first major decisions many young people make, and in developing countries, it is often tied directly to survival, stability, and future opportunity.

Education

How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies

Today at 17:10 PM, via New York Times

James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 18 May 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Nintendo Tries To Obtain Touchscreen-Specific Patent On Monster Capturing

Today at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Nintendo is trying to secure a touchscreen-specific monster-catching patent that could be relevant to Palworld Mobile. Japan’s patent office has initially rejected the application for lacking an inventive step over prior art, but the company could appeal or amend the claims. Games Fray reports: The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has now made a new monster-catching patent application by Nintendo...

Science/Tech

Meta Layoffs Stress Harsh AI Reality Inside Zuckerberg’s Company

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Meta is expected to begin cutting about 8,000 jobs this week as it pours more money into AI infrastructure and looks to “offset” other investments, with additional layoffs reportedly possible later this year. According to CNBC, the morale has worsened inside the company. “Internally, there’s an emerging sense of dread across wide swaths of the company,” the report says, citing current and...

Science/Tech

WhiteBIT Joins the Ring as Usyk Defends His Title against Verhoeven in Egypt

Today at 21:33 PM, via Tech Financials

WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, is supporting a major boxing night headlined by Oleksandr Usyk, where the Ukrainian champion will defend his WBC heavyweight title on May 23 in Egypt. WhiteBIT’s involvement reflects a broader commitment to supporting elite sport and the values it represents. At the highest level, both sport and […]