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South Africa's Operation Dudula: The anti-migrant movement blocking foreigners from healthcare
A community clinic just north of Johannesburg has become the frontline of a battle in South Africa over whether foreigners can access…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
Business
Dhanteras: Why India's Diwali gold rush is different this year
Anahita SachdevDelhi and Nikhil InamdarMumbai Ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali, the jewellery market in Indian capital Delhi's…
News
Fentanyl: How the US is emerging from its drugs death epidemic
Kayla first tried fentanyl as a troubled 18-year-old, growing up in the US state of North Carolina. "I felt like literally amazing. The…
Culture
US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole for sprint race in Austin
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beat McLaren's title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to take pole for the sprint race at the United States…
Business
Prem: Newcastle 19-36 Northampton - Saints go top, Red Bulls remain winless
Newcastle Red Bulls: Chamberlain; Spencer, Hearle, Clarke, Williams; Connon, Benitez Cruz; Brocklebank, McGuigan, Palframan, Hodgson,…
Culture
Apple’s new deal with Formula 1 aims to grow U.S. audience
Formula 1 announced a five-year deal Friday with Apple, which will be the global motorsports series’ U.S. broadcast partner beginning next…
Business
What Sora’s Martin Luther King, Jr., problem revealed to OpenAI
Martin Luther King, Jr., did plenty to change the world for the better. And nearly 60 years after his assassination, he’s at the center of…
Business
David Hockney iPad drawings of Yorkshire Wolds sold at Sotherby's
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A collection of David Hockney's iPad drawings of the Yorkshire Wolds have been sold at…
Lifestyle
Retro design is making a comeback in tech and home decor
It might start with a cassette deck that streams Spotify and charges your phone. It doesn’t have to stop there. These days, yesterday is…
Business
Customers sue maker of popular On Cloud shoes over 'noisy and embarrassing' squeaks
Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its popular sneakers make a "noisy and embarrassing squeak".…
Business
Banking with MrBeast?
The MrBeast burger. MrBeast toys. Rumors of a MrBeast phone company. Could a MrBeast bank next? The world’s most-subscribed-to YouTuber,…
Business
Apple just stole something massive from ESPN—and no one saw it coming
Apple’s mission to remake Apple TV into a streaming hub for sports is on track, literally. Apple will buy exclusive broadcast rights to…
Culture
US Grand Prix: Lando Norris sets pace in only practice session in Austin
McLaren's Lando Norris set the pace in practice at the United States Grand Prix, split from team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by…
Business
Sports media startup OffBall is finding traction with a new way to engage fans: WhatsApp group chats
Would you want to be in a group chat with your favorite sports celebrities and athletes? You’ll have your chance this fall, thanks to a…
Business
Investor Josh Wander indicted for alleged $500 million fraud scheme
An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has been indicted in New…
Business
Wall Street regains footing as banks recover from sell-off
The U.S. stock market seems to be steadying on Friday, as banks recover some of their sharp losses from the day before. The S&P 500…
News
U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions at international meeting
The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without…
Culture
Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match
The government has said it is "doing everything in our power" to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a football match in…
Business
Why everyone suddenly wants the new AmEx Platinum card—fee hike and all
If there’s any doubt whether people are willing to pay $900 for a premium credit card, just look at the latest quarterly results for…
Business
Are EV sales hitting records or in retreat? Here’s what’s actually going on
Between July and September, electric vehicle sales in the U.S. hit a record high. Americans bought more than 430,000 EVs, up 40% from the…
Culture
Formula 1: Apple wins US broadcast rights for next five years in $750m deal
Apple has won the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in deal said to be worth about $750m (£558m)…
Business
Sex could become the next big business opportunity for AI companies
ChatGPT will be able to have kinkier conversations after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the artificial intelligence company will soon…
News
NYC mayoral debate underscores contrast between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
Last night, New Yorkers and viewers across the country tuned in to watch the first general election debate for mayor of New York City. And…
Business
Global bank stocks wobble amid U.S. credit concerns
Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving…