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How to politicize the truth on Facebook, Instagram, and Wikipedia

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Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, enters new conservative phase post-Nick Clegg’s exit. Zuckerberg disbands US fact-checking, opts for user notes over professional fact-checkers. Content moderation teams move from California to Texas to address bias concerns. Actions seen as efforts to win Donald Trump’s approval and manipulate truth for personal gain.

Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF wants to extend president’s term by two years

Reuters

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party aims to extend President Mnangagwa’s term until 2030, two years beyond his current limit. The party seeks ways to achieve this, possibly through constitutional changes. Mnangagwa’s second term ends in 2028, as per the constitution’s two-term limit. The late Robert Mugabe previously led Zimbabwe for decades.

Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up

News24

Strong winds in Los Angeles may worsen wildfires, killing 24 and displacing 90,000. Fire crews are on high alert for new blazes. Community support and donations aid recovery efforts. Dry Santa Ana winds pose a “particularly dangerous” threat, urging residents to stay vigilant and be prepared to evacuate.

Eskom reveals load shedding outlook for 2025

BusinessTech

Eskom reports no load-shedding expected this summer with an average unplanned unavailability of 11,500MW. The power utility achieved 292 consecutive days without load-shedding by January 13, 2025, following a milestone of 275 days in 2024. Improved maintenance and a Generation Recovery Plan contributed to the stable electricity supply in South Africa, a luxury after 15 years of rolling blackouts.

15 bodies, 56 zama zamas extracted in Stilfontein mine rescue operation

TimesLIVE

A rescue operation at the Buffesfontein gold mine in Stilfontein has saved 56 illegal miners and recovered 15 bodies. The operation, which began on Monday, saw 26 people rescued and 9 bodies found that day. On Tuesday, 30 more miners were rescued and 6 bodies were retrieved. The operation involved a 45-tonne mobile rescue winder crane.

Meta Plans to Cut Roughly 5% of Staff

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Meta is laying off 5% of its staff based on performance and will hire new employees to replace them. Riley Griffin is reporting on the company’s restructuring.

Nvidia confirms ARM CPU for Windows!

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Nvidia announces upcoming Windows on ARM chip with Mediatek, while Valve’s SteamOS and Microsoft’s Xbox UI compete in handheld gaming. CES 2025 showcases new computers, chips, cars, and more.

Orcas push great white sharks to Eastern Cape in unusual behaviour

SABC

Great white sharks in South Africa are relocating from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape due to orca attacks targeting their livers. Data shows a tenfold increase in shark catches in the Eastern Cape since 2013. Orcas are focusing on the livers for their nutrient content. Conservationists stress the importance of great white sharks in maintaining ecological balance. Ongoing research will explore the impact on both species and the marine environment.

Teen equestrian athlete to represent SA at International Championship

SABC

Makhosazana Dlomo, an 18-year-old equestrian athlete from South Africa, is set to compete at the International Tent Pegging Championship in Jordan. She is part of the South African under-21 youth team and is excited for the international experience. Dlomo encourages others to overcome their fears and persevere to achieve their goals.

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

The New York Times

Ukraine conducted “massive” drone strikes on multiple regions of Russia, including southwestern areas like Bryansk, Saratov, and Tula. The attacks, using over 140 drones and long-range missiles from the U.S. and Britain, aimed to weaken Russia’s war capabilities. This demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to strike deep inside Russia despite facing setbacks on its own territory.

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