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Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also… Read Details ⇢

The government has extended the deadline for all spaza shop owners and other food handling facilities to register their businesses to 28 February 2025. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G) The government has extended the deadline for all spaza shop owners and other food handling facilities to register their businesses to 28 February 2025,… Read Details ⇢

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, December 18, to strategize over Russia’s war ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Addressing reporters alongside Rutte, Zelensky called it a “very good opportunity to speak about security guarantees… Read Details ⇢

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv’s war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. The talks took place with Ukraine on the defensive on the battlefield and uncertainty hanging over future US support, as President-elect Donald Trump pushes… Read Details ⇢

Dutch archaeologists recently came across a creepy, centuries-old floor made of animal bones in an unusual neighborhood. The discovery was announced on Dec. 13 by Heritage Alkmaar, an archaeological organization within the municipality of Alkmaar in North Holland. The floor was found in a 16th century building in Achterdam, a… Read Details ⇢

Wes McDermott, a renowned 3D artist and principal director at Adobe Substance 3D, has shared his latest project as he “recently felt inspired to design some retro sci-fi gadgets with a modern twist.” I wish I could tell you what it is, but the creator himself doesn’t know what it… Read Details ⇢

Taipei, Taiwan – With just weeks left in office, outgoing United States President Joe Biden and his team are scrambling to lock in billions of dollars in funding to re-shore chip manufacturing to the US. Signed into law by Biden in 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act set aside $280bn… Read Details ⇢

Roborock Qrevo Slim: two-minute review Although sporting a lower-profile design than some rivals, the Roborock Qrevo Slim is otherwise a full-size robotic vacuum and mop that is powerful, intelligent and packed with features. The redesigned LiDAR system means it can slide more easily under low furniture, getting to floorspace that… Read Details ⇢

The intersection of music, technology, and culture has never been more exciting. At the forefront of innovation in this space is Michael Balkind, founder of Soda World Studios in Johannesburg. In our latest podcast episode, we explore how virtual reality (VR) is transforming music and culture, enabling audiences from across… Read Details ⇢