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TUESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2025, 18:21

Sport

Iwobi ready to face ‘big brother’ Aubameyang

Today at 16:26 PM, via BBC News

Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to “lock up” Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.

Education

Teaching History in the Trump Era

Today at 16:00 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to an article about how the teaching of U.S. history is changing. Also: Democratic pragmatism; emergency care at risk.

Lifestyle

How TAX eats into US PowerBall jackpot winnings

Today at 17:09 PM, via The South African

US PowerBall winners can choose between taking the prize across 30 annual installments or a lump sum – the preferred option for most winners.

Lifestyle

The real South African summer survival guide

Today at 15:36 PM, via The South African

Stay cool this summer with this South African survival guide – from beating heatwaves to keeping mosquitoes, chaos and burnout at bay.

Science/Tech

This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office

Today at 18:10 PM, via Wired

WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.

Science/Tech

Apple’s $230 iPhone Sock

Today at 18:02 PM, via Slashdot

Apple has launched the iPhone Pocket, a knitted bag designed to hold iPhones. The limited edition collaboration with Japanese designer Issey Miyake costs $229.95 for the crossbody version. A shorter version is priced at $149.95. Apple said the 3D-knitted design was inspired by “a piece of cloth” and was born from the idea of creating an additional pocket for any iPhone and small everyday items....

Science/Tech

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Project Struggles Toward Billion-User Ambition With 17.5 Million Sign-Ups

Today at 17:25 PM, via Slashdot

Sam Altman’s Tools for Humanity has verified around 17.5 million people through its iris-scanning Orb device. The company has set a goal of reaching 1 billion users, so it is less than 2% of the way there. The startup has raised $240 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures. PitchBook estimates its valuation at $2.5 billion. The Orb is a...