Judge blocks Education Department’s DEI ban in K-12 schools
A federal judge on Thursday paused the Department of Education’s push to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in K-12 schools.Why it matters: The National Education Association and American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration to block the effort, arguing that the directive violated teachers’ due process and First Amendment rights…
Tether takes larger stake in Juventus, triggering fan token surge
Stablecoin issuer Tether has raised its stake in Juventus Football Club to 10.12% of issued shares, which gives it 6.18% of the club’s voting rights. Following the news, Juventus’s crypto fan token, JUV, jumped over 10% to a two-month high of $1.08, according to CryptoSlate’s data…
Fertility startup ‘rejuvenates’ human eggs to boost chances of conception
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to “rejuvenate” human eggs, potentially boosting the chances of conception. The therapeutics are designed to enhance in vitro fertilisation (IVF), one of the most transformative advances in reproductive medicine. The first baby was born via IVF more than 40 years ago…
Fears EU plans to ‘water down’ air passengers’ rights in review
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy…
Researchers are Using AI to Understand what Animals are Saying
Advancements in machine learning and robotics are making possible the study of nonhuman animal communication with unprecedented precision…
Are Democrats playing into Trump’s hands by fighting deportations?
President Donald Trump has been sending undocumented immigrants to a mega prison in El Salvador without due process. Most of these deportees have no criminal record, yet our government has condemned them to indefinite incarceration in an infamously inhumane penitentiary. In the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
How Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) is Reshaping Humanitarian Aid
Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) is reshaping humanitarian aid. This piece by Brenda Oyugi Edward Obiko and Endashaw Tesfaye looks into what the future holds for vulnerable communities in the Somali region in Ethiopia. Cash transfer programming is increasingly a preferred method of delivering humanitarian aid. Armed with an injection of cash…
Owen Ndlovu, Samro CEO Annabell Lebethe clash over multimillion-rand contract
As the scandal concerning more than R60-million in corruption allegations at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) rages on, behind the scenes there is also drama at play between an ex-football commentator and the Samro CEO in a fight that is getting very ugly. Owen Ndlovu…
Comrades Marathon unveils new distance, venue plans for 2025
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that the route distance for the highly anticipated 98th edition of The Ultimate Human Race is a challenging 89.98km. The 49th Down Run is scheduled for June 8 and will begin at Pietermaritzburg City Hall, with the race ending 12 hours later…