South Africa’s immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg’s inner city
A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour.
Month: June 2026
Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws of genetics
A major mouse study found that some inherited traits are passed down through epigenetic changes that break the classic rules of genetics. Researchers discovered hundreds
The forgotten organ that could predict how long you live
A long-overlooked organ may hold surprising clues to healthy aging and cancer survival. Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to analyze CT scans from
Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age
Melanoma may not become steadily more dangerous with age as scientists once assumed. In a surprising discovery, researchers found that cancer spread was lowest in
Japan to institute nationwide LGBTQ+ education program
Japan is on the verge of instituting a nationwide LGBTQ+ education program, designed to address a lack of public knowledge on gender and sexual diversity
The first long-duration resident of the ISS, a cosmonaut, has died
Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyaev, who served twice as a crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including during the final US space shuttle mission
Ueda firma su doblete y sentencia la goleada de Japón sobre Túnez
Japón robó el balón en la salida de Túnez, abrió la jugada por un costado y tras un centro preciso, Ayase Ueda conectó un certero
Países Bajos golea, Alemania remonta y Ecuador se complica
Países Bajos goleó 5-1 a Suecia con dobletes de Brian Brobbey y Cody Gakpo. Alemania remontó 2-1 a Costa de Marfil con un doblete de
Backstage at Gorillaz’ epic, one-off stadium show: ‘The vibe is ridiculous’
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
Victims’ families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan – not an exploitative one.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
I Wasn’t Worried About Hantavirus Until Lockdown Jay Told Me Not to Worry About Hantavirus
Locked down Americans sound off on Jay Bhattacharya: “It’s a violation of trust” and “They are acting in bad faith. The post I Wasn’t Worried
Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand
‘If he starts … or if he gets substituted, it’s fine – it is his role as a player,’ Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says.