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Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. might not happen until 2021; IBF/WBC champion rumored to face Danny Garcia in fall

May 21, 2020 09:01 am UTC| Sports

The list of younger welterweight fighters wanting to get a chance at defeating Manny Pacquiao is getting longer and it includes Errol Spence Jr. and Danny Garcia. However, both boxers might have to wait to fulfill that...

Two refs are better than one, so why does the NRL want to drop one?

May 20, 2020 15:56 pm UTC| Sports

Plans to kick-start the sporting season with a return to rugby league games later this month could be stalled by a row over referees. The NRL confirmed this week it wants to drop the two-referee system that has been in...

NFL updates: Phase 1 of reopening begins May 19 but coaches and players can’t come back yet

May 19, 2020 07:42 am UTC| Sports

Like many localities in the United States, the National Football League is also working on the step-by-step process of safely reopening club operations. The first phase of its program begins on Tuesday; league officials...

Michael Schumacher health: Is Schumi recovering well? Daniel Ricciardo refuses to say that the F1 legend is the fastest driver in Formula One

May 18, 2020 10:28 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is one of the more recognizable names in the field of Formula One racing. His name always surfaces when people are talking about the greatest drivers in the world, but it seems that Daniel Ricciardo...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford in 2020? Undefeated welterweight champ wants to fight Filipino boxer first before Errol Spence

May 14, 2020 06:35 am UTC| Sports

Over the previous months, boxing fans have been playing the guessing game of who could be Manny Pacquiaos next opponent. Younger welterweight superstars are practically lining up to clinch a fight the Filipino champ. The...

NFL 2020 season schedule: League sets per-week events but remain open to changes amid coronavirus pandemic

May 13, 2020 09:17 am UTC| Sports

National Football League officials have announced the schedule for the 2020 season. As expected, the primary plan is to maintain a 17-week program for the regular season. However, they are reportedly open to adjustments...

Michael Schumacher health: Where is he and how he is recovering amid the threat of COVID-19

May 11, 2020 10:25 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is one of the most well-known names when it comes to Formula One racing. He is indeed a big star in the circuit at the peak of his career. He was still a big name when he officially retired in 2012...

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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...

Inflation is slowly falling, while student debt is climbing: 6 graphs that explain today’s CPI

Australias inflation rate has fallen for the fifth successive quarter, and its now less than half of what it was back in late 2022. The annual rate peaked at 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 and is now just 3.6%, in...

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...

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,...

Military conscription is returning to Europe, but is it really a more equal way of mobilising? What history tells us

The idea that conscription, defined as the compulsory enlistment of citizens for military service, can increase equality and instil a sense of solidarity that transcends traditional societal divides has echoed throughout...

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...

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

MicroStrategy Acquires 122 More Bitcoins, Total Holdings Soar to 214,400 BTC

In a bold move underscoring its commitment to digital currency, MicroStrategy announced the acquisition of an additional 122 bitcoins this April, taking its total holdings to 214,400 BTC. This acquisition, valued at...

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Begin Trading in Hong Kong, Marking New Investment Era

In a significant development, Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) commenced trading today in Hong Kong. This launch, eagerly anticipated by domestic and international investors, positions Hong Kong as a key hub 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...