Gauteng stands out as South Africa’s busiest and wealthiest province, but behind its economic growth lies a bigger question: how well do its public services actually meet the needs of everyday people? While some residents get reliable water and electricity, others face frustrating delays, potholed r
Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram
In rural Nepal, many teens struggle with mental health issues but have little access to support. Researchers tested whether adding fun sports like football, dance, and martial arts could make a difference. They designed a 10-month program that included weekly sports sessions, community events, and h
Scientists have been trying to fix serious damage to the cervix for years, but good solutions are rare. Most methods just provide basic support, failing to help the tissue fully heal when large or complicated injuries occur. Now, researchers tested a fresh idea: mixing human stem cells from umbilica
Harvard’s investment arm has trimmed its stake in the Bitcoin-focused ETF, cutting the number of shares from 5. 35 million to just over 3 million by the end of March. The remaining position is worth about $117 million at today’s price, a move that has pushed the fund from its former top spot to tent
A recent survey shows more Americans now think religion is becoming more influential in daily life. Only a few years ago, most people felt the opposite. Back in 2024, just 18% believed religion was growing stronger, but now that number has nearly doubled to 37%. Meanwhile, those who think religion i
Troy, a small city in upstate New York, is having a heated debate over tiny cameras that snap pictures of every car that drives by. These aren’t just any cameras—they can read license plates, spot bumper stickers, and even notice things like gun racks. The city council thinks the mayor might be over
When people play table tennis, the way their body moves can vary a lot even if they want to do the same thing. This makes it hard for someone watching to guess what the player will do next just from the motion data. Researchers think that a person’s experience helps with this guessing, but it is not
"The 12‑meter humpback that had been nicknamed “Timmy” in German media finally met its end, with Danish divers confirming the identity of the carcass off Anholt island. The whale had been stranded on a sandbank near Wismar Bay in March, and after several failed attempts to free it, private rescuers
For over half a century, one security company has quietly made a name for itself by focusing on customer needs rather than just tech trends. With offices spread across Northern California, the business blends old-school values with modern security tools like AI monitoring and smart home systems. Unl
