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Settlement of the Bela Act dispute has shifted to adults’ concerns, sidelining those of children – The Mail & Guardian
The Bela Act is about the children, and the better future that can await them when their parents stop regarding “diversity” as a swear word. Every child in South Africa should have equitable access to quality education, regardless of language, location or socioeconomic background. The recent talk of a settlement… Read Details ⇢
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Only 12 trucks delivered food, water in North Gaza since October, says aid group Oxfam
A truck driver picks up humanitarian aid designated for Gaza, as reporters tour the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing where aid is awaiting pickup, on December 19, 2024. OHAD ZWIGENBERG / AP Just 12 trucks distributed food and water in northern Gaza in two-and-a-half months, aid group Oxfam… Read Details ⇢
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‘James Bond’ star reveals reaction to King Charles’ movie set visit
King Charles’ appearance on the “No Time to Die” film set brought a variety of surprising responses. Ralph Fiennes revealed the “spectrum” of reactions the cast and crew had to the news of King Charles’ visit in 2019. “The atmosphere changes when royalty visits a film set,” Fiennes told People… Read Details ⇢
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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks | Business and Economy News
Seoul, South Korea – When Alex looked into the price difference between rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job”, in the United States and South Korea, she thought that flying to the Asian country for the surgery was a no-brainer. “$30,000 or $6,000, the choice was clear,” Alex, who asked… Read Details ⇢
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The Apple Vision Pro’s Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display is something you have to see to believe
We’re in the midst of the Apple Vision Pro’s first holiday season – I know, we all can’t wait to wish it season’s greetings – and there is a fantastic update in the form of VisionOS 2.2. And no, it’s not the arrival of Apple Intelligence. First teased back in… Read Details ⇢
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Durban is undergoing quite a revival – The Mail & Guardian
Place in the sun: eThekwini has contracted companies to redevelop Durban’s Golden Mile beachfront. Places and spaces rise and fall. And when it comes to the rise of certain provinces in South Africa, well-run metros are one of the biggest attractions for investment. From what I can see, eThekwini metro… Read Details ⇢
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‘What are economists really for?’
Economists are often criticized for two main things. Some say we are too present in public debate or with decision-makers. Others, including decision-makers, sometimes think we are too disconnected from reality and its constraints. Accused of being omnipresent or useless, economists, on the contrary, feel that they are not listened… Read Details ⇢
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Denzel Washington becomes a minister as Hollywood actor admits you ‘can’t talk’ about religion in industry
Denzel Washington received his minister’s license as the 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life. Washington was baptized by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at the Kelly Temple in New York City on Saturday. “It took a while, but I’m finally here…If [God] can do this for me, there’s… Read Details ⇢
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Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators | Features
Aleppo, Syria – When Abdallah Abu Jarrah was 13, he dreamed of becoming an engineer or a lawyer. But his home city of Aleppo was besieged by Syrian regime forces, aided by Iran, Russia and Hezbollah. “The situation was terrible with bombings, beatings and killing,” the now 21-year-old told Al… Read Details ⇢