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Lineker and Shearer get wound up by wingers

Today at 08:34 AM, via BBC News

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards return with a new series of MOTD Top 10 as they rate the Premier League’s best ever wingers – and air a few frustrations along the way.

South Africa

LIVE: SIDSSA conference 2024

Today at 09:00 AM, via SABC News

The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA) is under way in Cape Town.

Africa

Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis

Yesterday at 12:06 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Nigeria has a mass kidnapping problem, and March has been an especially horrific month

Politics

We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike

Today at 06:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The Jacob Zuma-backed party will be facing off in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, which is trying to have it deregistered

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Education

Walter Massey, a Physicist With a Higher Calling

Today at 09:00 AM, via New York Times

He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made him reach for dreams beyond his career as a scientist.

Education

Childcare expansion in England may not meet parents’ expectations, says charity

Today at 07:01 AM, via The Guardian

Survey by Coram found nursery costs and dwindling places will put pressure on government plans

Rishi Sunak’s plans to expand childcare provision in England are at risk of not living up to parents’ expectations as nursery costs surge and available places dwindle, a charity has warned.

The cost of 25 hours a week for a child under two has risen by 7% on 2023, with the most expensive area being...

Education

Robin Okey obituary

Yesterday at 21:35 PM, via The Guardian

My friend and colleague of 50 years, Robin Okey, who has died aged 81, was emeritus professor of history at the University of Warwick. He was a remarkable person in so many ways.

In 1966, Robin was one of the first appointments to the history department at the newly founded University of Warwick, holding the positions of lecturer, senior lecturer and professor of history until he retired in...

Lifestyle

Five felin flaws: Common cat complaints

Today at 08:37 AM, via The South African

By understanding these frequent feline complaints, you can spot potential cat illnesses early and keep your kitty thriving.

Science/Tech

Joburg water system on the verge of collapse

Today at 09:25 AM, via TechCentral

South Africa is facing the prospect of a breakdown in the water supply to its industrial heartland and most populated region.

Science/Tech

Global Ocean Heat Has Hit a New Record Every Single Day For the Last Year

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

According to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the world’s oceans have hit a new temperature record every day since mid-March last year, fueling concerns for marine life and extreme weather across the planet. From a report: Global average ocean temperatures in 2023 were 0.25 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous year, said Gregory C. Johnson, a NOAA...

Health

When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home

Saturday at 15:56 PM, via New York Times

Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.