Prof. JP van Niekerk, born on 29 December 1936 and passing away on 12 December 2025, left a quiet but deep imprint on the academic world. He spent his life studying the subtle ways that language shapes society, and he never shied away from challenging established ideas. His research highlighted h
The president’s big birthday event is looking almost empty. A‑list stars that were supposed to show up for the UFC fight are saying no. Dana White, who runs the UFC, said that people like Adam Sandler, Guy Ritchie, Tom Brady, Jared Leto, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson and Mario Lopez were invit
The planned UFC showdown at the White House on June 14 is facing a star‑free problem. Many high‑profile guests who received invites are skipping the event, according to reports. Notable absentees include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez. No confirmation yet for
The study looks at people over 50 in Europe to see how being employed, retired, a homemaker or unemployed affects their memory and word‑finding skills. It also checks if having many friends, family or community ties can help protect the brain. Data came from a long‑term survey that followed thousan
Meta is looking at new ways to gather money as it plans a major increase in AI spending. The company is considering selling more shares, following the example of Alphabet’s recent success in this area. Executives have been talking about different options, but the company has not yet chosen a f
The cryptocurrency world is in a slump, with big coins losing huge amounts of value. Bitcoin, the most famous digital coin, has slipped 25 % in a month and now trades near $60, 000 after a brief rebound. Its price is more than half of the peak it reached last October, cutting the entire market cap f
A sharp fall of Bitcoin to around $60, 000 has left MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) big Bitcoin stash, worth more than $10 billion in unrealized losses, in a difficult position. The company’s average cost for the coins is close to $75, 700, so a drop in price means huge paper losses. MSTR shares are trading
Women who carry higher levels of inflammation tend to be older and heavier. They often have larger waistlines, a higher body mass index, and more cases of high blood pressure or diabetes. These factors help explain why their inflammation markers are higher than those in lighter, younger women.
The former president woke up on his usual platform, Truth Social, ready to find a scapegoat for the stalled talks with Iran. He claimed that both Democrats and “unpatriotic Republicans” were making it harder for him to reach a deal, insisting that Iran was eager to agree. Yet a video montage of his
Kingston’s art community is opening its doors for a free event called Mending Ways. The show invites visitors to see how art can help people heal. Works from local artists illustrate emotions, recovery, and hope. The exhibition runs over the next two weeks in a downtown gallery. Everyone
