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Will Barca see the last of Lionel Messi when his contract ends in 2021?

Jul 17, 2020 11:49 am UTC| Sports

The former FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has fuelled speculations after voicing his apprehensions that Lionel Messi might walk out of the club at the end of his contract in 2021. Aside from the continuing...

Manny Pacquiao next fight rumors: Will he finally choose and opponent and return to the ring this year?

Jul 15, 2020 06:58 am UTC| Sports

In a few weeks, it will be the anniversary of Manny Pacquiaos latest boxing bout. That is also pretty much how long fans have been waiting to hear who he is going to fight in a match that many hopes would take place this...

Michael Schumacher reportedly battling deteriorating health since last year; F1 legend rumored scheduled for another stem cell treatment

Jul 14, 2020 13:16 pm UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public for more than six years. He suffered from severe brain injury due to a skiing accident in the Alps back in December 2013 and he has yet to fully recover. Schumis current...

NFL COVID-19 plans: How the league intends to prevent the spread of coronavirus amid close-contact games in season 2020

Jul 14, 2020 08:49 am UTC| Sports

A new helmet designed with COVID-19 in mind has emerged online and could become the recommended gear for NFL players. One of its unique features is a plastic shield on the mouth area in the hopes that it would help prevent...

NFL COVID-19 protocol: Player could be sidelined during Super Bowl if positive for coronavirus even when asymptomatic

Jul 07, 2020 06:01 am UTC| Sports

Aside from winning games, NFL players have to make sure they will stay healthy and free of COVID-19 throughout the 2020 season. It was recently confirmed that, not surprisingly, any player who will test positive of...

Michael Schumacher: Neurosurgeon reportedly admits F1 champ’s health condition has declined from prolonged treatments

Jul 06, 2020 09:46 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher has been worrying fans for a long time because he was in a near-fatal accident more than six years ago. Up to this day, he has not recovered yet from his brain injury, but his exact condition is unknown...

NFL: New Patriots QB Cam Newton says he didn’t want to leave Carolina despite previous reports he wanted a trade

Jul 01, 2020 06:13 am UTC| Sports

Quarterback Cam Newton celebrated his signing with the New England Patriots in his latest YouTube vlog. The NFL star also reiterated that he never wanted to leave the Carolina Panthers. NFL: Cam Newton vlog celebrates...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Tesla Cybertruck Adds Baja Mode, CyberTent for Enhanced Off-Roading

Tesla introduces a series of dynamic upgrades to the Cybertruck, including Baja Mode and CyberTent Mode, designed to enhance the all-electric pickups off-road performance and user comfort on rugged terrain. New Off-Road...

Philippines' Binance Ban Leads to Spike in Trading Fees, Limited Crypto Access

Following the Philippine governments ban on Binance for non-compliance, Filipino cryptocurrency traders now encounter higher trading fees and limited access to various cryptocurrencies, stressing the markets need for...

Tesla Clears Regulatory Hurdles for FSD Launch in China with Baidu's Help

Tesla and Baidu have joined forces to tackle Chinas rigorous FSD regulations, ensuring all Tesla operational data is stored in Shanghai, thereby adhering to strict data compliance measures. According to Reuters, a...

Samsung Teams With eSports Icon 'Faker' to Boost Odyssey Sales in China

Samsung Electronics has intensified its efforts in China by aligning with Lee Faker Sang-hyeok and the powerhouse T1 eSports team to promote their Odyssey gaming monitors. The collaboration was highlighted during an...

Ethereum Whales Sell Off 56K Coins, Fueling Fears of Further Price Drops

Whales have shaken the Ethereum market by dumping 56,000 coins, leading to widespread speculation about further price corrections amid the crypto markets broader instability. Impact of Whale Transactions on...