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Michael Schumacher’s former manager stated F1 legend’s comeback was a mistake; Willi Weber called Schumi’s decision ‘stupid’

Jun 22, 2020 06:54 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher announced that he would retire at the end of 2006 racing season, and when he did, he was hailed as the greatest Formula 1 driver in history. He left the sport with seven World Championships and...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford match possible in fall; Bob Arum names other potential opponents for WBO titlist

Jun 17, 2020 06:24 am UTC| Sports

Most of the talks in the world of boxing over the previous weeks have been about Manny Pacquiaos anticipated next match. One of the possibilities being floated lately is for the Filipino fighter to face WBO welterweight...

NFL: Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott airs disappointment, invokes HIPAA rights over reports of his COVID-19 test result

Jun 16, 2020 05:41 am UTC| Sports

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19. He is, however, not happy with the way the news came out and implies on Twitter that his rights may have been...

Michael Schumacher health: F1 champ revealed to undergo new ‘experimental’ operation to restore his nervous system, report

Jun 15, 2020 13:24 pm UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is said to have been scheduled for a new surgery this week. This would be his second operation since September 2019 if the reports that he was brought to a Paris hospital at that time are true. New...

‘NBA 2K20’: How the basketball sim could help the NBA 2019-20 season restart be more lively

Jun 11, 2020 12:47 pm UTC| Technology Sports

The NBA 2019-20 season restart has been decided, but not without drastic changes. The remaining games through the finals will not be played in an arena filled with cheering fans due to COVID-19. Fans should then expect the...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Gennady Golovkin? Freddie Roach suggests Filipino champ might consider taking on middleweight star

Jun 10, 2020 09:02 am UTC| Sports

Most of the speculations about Manny Pacquiaos return to the ring have been matching the Filipino fighter with other welterweight superstars. However, his trainer Freddie Roach does not rule out the possibility for...

NFL 2020 policy changes: Memo cites 6-feet social distancing in locker rooms, ban on buffets among policy changes

Jun 09, 2020 08:55 am UTC| Sports

The NFLs version of new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic might include locker room reconfiguration and a total ban on buffets. These are some of the new protocols reportedly cited on a memo sent out on Sunday to address...

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Economy

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Industry shutdowns are messy and painful: 4 lessons Australia’s coal sector can learn from car-makers about bowing out

Shifting Australias electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are easier said than done. People and economies are often deeply...

Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research

Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will...

Industrialisation is still vital to economic development but some countries are struggling to reap its benefits

Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US, wrote a wealth of reports that served as building blocks for the countrys economic system. In 1791, during his time as secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton...

This is how President Ramaphosa got to the 25% figure of progress in land reform in South Africa

Nearly three decades into democracy, land reform remains central to South Africas transformation policies and agricultural policy. We have over the years pointed out that the progress on land reform has been incorrectly...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

China's Commerce Minister to Advocate EV Sector in Europe Amid Subsidy, Tariff Probe

Chinas Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is set to visit Europe in April to address concerns and advocate for the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) industry amid a European Commission investigation into alleged unfair...

South Africa’s electricity crisis: what political parties say in their election manifestos about solving it

South Africa is in the middle of a deep electricity crisis. In 2023 the public, many of whom are voters, experienced the worst loadshedding to date, losing power for an average of five hours a day. The power shortages...

Science

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

What is minoxidil, the anti-balding hair growth treatment? Here’s what the science says

Hair loss (also known as alopecia) often affects the scalp but can occur anywhere on the body. Its very common and usually nothing to worry about; about half of Australian men show signs of visible baldness at age 50 and...

Technology

Kakao Games, SM Entertainment Sign Licensing Agreement for Games Featuring K-pop Idol Groups

Kakao Games Corporation entered into an intellectual property (IP) rights agreement with SM Entertainment, and the deal was revealed on Tuesday, April 16. The South Korean video game publisher will develop several games...

Doosan Robotics, LG Electronics Debut EV Charging Robot, Kicks Off Pilot Operation in South Korea

Doosan Robotics and LG Electronics have developed an automatic charging machine for electric vehicles. The companies collaborative project is now being tested in South Korea. Doosan Robotics and LG Electronics pilot...

Changpeng Zhao Faces Sentencing, Crypto Community Watches Anxiously

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao prepares for his sentencing on April 30 amid high stakes for the crypto industry. Scheduled in the Western District of Washington, the court will decide if Zhaos cooperation with U.S....

OpenAI Announces Opening of Its First Office in Asia, Rolls out GPT-4 Optimized for Japanese Users

OpenAI has arrived in the Asia Pacific region after opening an office in Tokyo, Japan. This is the companys first hub in the territory and third globally. The office was inaugurated just last weekend. Global Expansion...

Tesla Halts $25,000 Model NV9, Redirects Focus Despite Musk's Earlier Promises

Despite Elon Musks prior claims, Tesla has shelved its anticipated $25,000 electric car, codenamed NV9, prioritizing other technological advancements. The projects delay contradicts earlier projections of a cheaper,...