Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?
A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite laws designed to eliminate it.
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How will the newest Celtics fit into the team’s rotation?
How will the newest Boston Celtics fit into the team’s rotation? What roles will they play in their first season with the team (and for some, the NBA)? What are their strengths and weaknesses as players? After parting ways with veteran starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and after the departure of backup big man…
Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts
Academics may be leaning on a novel strategy to influence peer review of their research papers — adding hidden prompts designed to coax AI tools to deliver positive feedback. Nikkei Asia reports that when examining English-language preprint papers available on the website arXiv, it found 17 papers that included some form of hidden AI prompt….
Shakira donates concert proceeds to Texas flood victims
7 July 2025 Shakira is donating proceeds from her concert in San Antonio, Texas to help victims of the flash floods which have devastated the state. Shakira is donating to a charity helping those affected by the Texas floods The pop star, 48, performed at the city’s Alamodome venue on Saturday night (05.07.25) as part…
Southwest’s C.E.O. on Why Now Is the Time for Bag Fees and Assigned Seats
Bob Jordan recently introduced major changes to the way the low-cost airline works, which caused a stir among loyal fliers and left them wondering what sets it apart from competitors.
Monday Briefing: Floods in Texas Killed at Least 80
Plus, the case of the lost Stradivarius.
Fantasy Baseball Week 16 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings highlight Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios
Each weekend, Scott White ranks the two start pitchers for the upcoming scoring period and then categorizes them by how usable they are. The names depicted here are highly speculative and subject to change. One of the most common ways they change is with the addition of a spot starter when a team is scheduled…
Pakistan recreated in Thailand for Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar
Yesterday, on the occasion of Ranveer Singh’s birthday, the much-awaited teaser of Dhurandhar was unveiled and it met with a rocking response. The casting, the historical backdrop, the BGM and the association of Uri (2019) maker Aditya Dhar as its director have further contributed to its buzz. Bollywood Hungama now brings to you a fascinating…
Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?
Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.
2 Dead and 300 Injured After Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan
Most typhoons come ashore on the island’s sparsely populated east coast, but Danas scraped its crowded west coast. Nearly 400,000 households had no power on Monday.