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WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025, 23:07

Business

United States sends a stern warning to South Africa

Today at 21:30 PM, via BusinessTech

The US formally warned South Africa against pushing for a joint statement at this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg that the Trump administration is boycotting.

Sport

IRFU reveals improved financial position in 2024-25

Today at 22:04 PM, via BBC News

The Irish Rugby Football Union reports an improved financial position for the 2024-25 season, with their operating deficit reduced by more than 14 million euros (£12.36m) on the previous year.

Sport

Tennis Australia and players’ association near deal

Today at 20:55 PM, via BBC News

The Professional Tennis Players’ Association and Tennis Australia say they are likely to reach a settlement in the “near future” in relation to the lawsuit filed against multiple governing bodies.

Education

Inside the dawn patrols where San Diego teachers track ICE: ‘We have to resist’

Today at 21:00 PM, via The Guardian

With students terrified and arrests rising, educators turn activists – scanning streets, sharing alerts and defending the right to feel safe

Three teachers drove through a quiet neighborhood in southern San Diego, the sun not yet fully up over the horizon. They drank coffee and talked about their jobs. The start of the school day was still an hour or two away.

Suddenly, mid-conversation, they...

Science/Tech

New Antibiotic Could Be a Breakthrough in Treatment for Killer TB, Trial Suggests

Today at 22:42 PM, via Slashdot

A new treatment for tuberculosis could boost cure rates and shorten the time needed to treat the disease by months, trial results suggest. The Guardian: Globally, an estimated 10.7 million people fell ill with TB last year and 1.23 million died from it. In its annual report on tuberculosis, launched last week, the World Health Organization said it remained a “major global public-health problem”...

Science/Tech

The 53 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Holiday Sale

Today at 22:22 PM, via Wired

The company that wants you to #optoutside for Black Friday is having its sale early. Gear up for next year with these great deals on packs, sleeping bags, merino wool, and more.

Science/Tech

Ultra-Processed Food is Global Health Threat, Researchers Warn

Today at 22:01 PM, via Slashdot

Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. From a report: They say the way we eat is changing – with a move away from fresh, whole foods to cheap, highly-processed meals – which is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression....