A lack of funding is holding back StatsSA from providing richer datasets. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik) A bigger budget and larger team would enable Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to introduce technology that would improve the accuracy and frequency of inflation data, as well as do more surveys. The data Stats SA tracks directly…
YouTube is giving users more control over their viewing habits by introducing the ability to completely disable the Shorts feed on mobile. A new “zero-minute” option has been added to the platform’s time management tools, providing a powerful way for users to curb “doomscrolling” and focus on long-form content. Read: Cape Town’s AI Diagnostics secures…
WASHINGTON — Tackling one of President Donald Trump’s most provocative policies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday considers the lawfulness of his proposal to limit the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for people born on U.S. soil. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Announced on the first…
In a move that mirrors past controversial shifts in the streaming industry, YouTube Music has begun moving its lyrics feature behind its Premium paywall. Previously available for free since its introduction in 2020, the “Lyrics” tab now presents free-tier users with a stark warning: “Unlock lyrics with Premium.” Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry…
Washington — Senate Republicans killed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to further strike Venezuela after the White House put pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana flipped their support Wednesday after initially voting to advance it. Vice…
Washington — Congress is aiming to withhold part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until the Pentagon hands over footage of the strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela. The provision was tucked into a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six…
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