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The 88% matric pass rate is not the truth

Today at 14:30 PM, via Newsday

Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.

South Africa

Eskom recovery continues unabated

Today at 12:32 PM, via SAnews

Eskom recovery continues unabated

Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.

“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...

Sport

Olise shines as Bayern score five second-half goals

Today at 14:20 PM, via BBC News

Former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise comes off the bench to grab a goal and three assists to help Bayern Munich fight back and beat RB Leipzig 5-1 at the Red Bull Arena.

Sport

Elvira beats Lowry to dramatic Dubai title

Today at 14:14 PM, via BBC News

Shane Lowry fins the water on the 18th hole as he missed out on the Dubai Invitational title to Nacho Elvira in a dramatic final round.

Science/Tech

Could We Provide Better Cellphone Service With Fewer, Bigger Satellites?

Today at 14:34 PM, via Slashdot

European satellite operator Eutelsat “plans to launch 440 Airbus-built LEO satellites in the coming years to replenish and expand its constellation,” Reuters reported Friday. And last week America’s Federal Communications Commission approved SpaceX’s request to deploy another 7,500 Starlink satellites, while Starlink “projects it will eventually have a constellation of 34,000 satellites,”...

Health

For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Friday at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.