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WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026, 20:56

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ORGANISED CRIME: Virgin Active alerts authorities after gym trainer exposed as drug trafficking fugitive

Today at 20:34 PM, via Daily Maverick

Virgin Active’s legal team is now involved in the saga involving a personal trainer who was suspended earlier this week after Daily Maverick asked whether the health club was aware he was on the international police organisation Interpol’s fugitive list because he is wanted in Romania for drug trafficking. According to Romanian police, he faces a 16-year jail term there.

Sport

Belichick’s Hall of Fame exclusion ridiculous – Trump

Today at 20:26 PM, via BBC News

US President Donald Trump says it is “ridiculous” that Bill Belichick – widely considered the greatest NFL coach ever – has reportedly been denied first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Sport

Stranraer expelled as they miss Rangers cup pay day

Today at 20:25 PM, via BBC News

Stranraer miss out on a major pay day against Rangers after being expelled from the Scottish Cup for fielding an ineligible player in last week’s victory over Queen’s Park.

Sport

Reed leaves LIV Golf to make PGA Tour return

Today at 20:23 PM, via BBC News

American Patrick Reed announces he is leaving the LIV Golf series to make a return to the PGA Tour, who will allow him to play from August.

Education

Ethiopia: Deluge, Defense, and Demolition – Themes in PM Abiy’s AAU Lecture

Today at 19:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university’s journey and its contributions to Ethiopian society. As the occasion was the first time Prime Minister Abiy addressed the AAU community, the moment called for more than ceremony. It invited a...

Science/Tech

Apple Sued by App Developer Over its Continuity Camera

Today at 20:01 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is being sued by Reincubate, which makes the Camo smartphone webcam app. It has filed a lawsuit against Apple in a U.S. federal court in New Jersey, accusing the company of anticompetitive conduct and patent infringement. The suit alleges that Apple copied Camo’s technology, integrated similar features into iOS, and used control over its software...

Science/Tech

Smart Money’s Silent Pivot: Crypto’s Next Big Move Isn’t a Meme Coin

Today at 19:57 PM, via Tech Financials

For years, the dominant mindset among Bitcoin and XRP investors was simple: buy, hold, and wait for the next major market cycle. That approach worked well during periods of rapid expansion. But as markets have matured, and consolidation phases have grown longer, a different behavior is beginning to surface. Rather than waiting indefinitely for price […]