Jack Black asked to cover Britney Spears classic for Kung Fu Panda 4

Jack Black asked to cover Britney Spears classic for Kung Fu Panda 4

Last week, the funnyman and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass posted a video on Instagram showing them hilariously dancing and lip-syncing to their cover of the iconic Britney song ...Baby One More Time in a hotel room. They added a panda emoji in the caption, suggesting that it would appear in Black's new animated film. At the Los Angeles premiere of the film on Sunday, the actor revealed he […]

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South Africa

At least 22 people arrested during student protests in Bloemfontein

Police disperse protesting students at Bloemfontein’s Central University of Technology (CUT) with stun grenades on Monday. Photos: Becker Semela By Becker Semela via GroundUp Lectures at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein were suspended on Tuesday morning as a protest by students entered its third day. Since Friday, the situation outside the main campus has been tense with students protesting over lack of funding for food, housing and study […]

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Health / Medical

Anti-vaxxers thrashed in court

Illustration: Lisa Nelson By Tania Broughton via GroundUp Three non-profit companies have failed in their court bid to stop the government from making available Covid-19 vaccinations. They claimed “strange and unusual medical conditions”were experienced by some people who received the vaccine. Covid Core Alliance, Transformative Health Justice, and Free the Children - Save the Nation, supported by some doctors, wanted a final order compelling the Minister of Health, the acting director […]

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Environment

Male dominance isn’t the default in primate societies, new study shows

A Müller’s gibbon. All five species of gibbons that were evaluated were classified as non-male-dominant. Image by JJ Harrison via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). By Tina Deines via Mongabay It’s a man’s world when it comes to ape societies — at least, that’s been the prevailing assumption for years. But some recent research is shaking up how we think about this group of primates to which humans belong. Rebecca Lewis, a professor […]

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World

China’s annual political gathering to focus on reviving the economy

China's Premier Li Qiang will not hold a press conference at the end of the country's 'two sessions' conclave this week. The yearly gathering sees the country's Parliament and top political advisory body come together to hold parallel conclaves. But the move to cancel the press conference comes amid increasing pressure on China to fix its economic problems, as Patrick Fok reports.

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South Africa

The Azanian People’s Organisation in SA calls on voters to exercise vigilance and discernment

The Azanian People's Organisation in SA calls on voters to exercise vigilance and discernment as they navigate the political landscape. They criticise the lack of thought leadership, moral values, and rampant corruption, leading to an uninspiring vision for the future. Azapo’s spokesperson Jabu Rakwena challenges the narrative that there is no future beyond the current ANC government. Rakwena urges voters to look beyond and consider their long-term prosperity, when choosing […]

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Namibia

Otjiwarongo Residents Stage Protest, Urge Lower Prepaid Electricity Tariffs

On Monday, over 60 residents of Otjiwarongo marched to the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor offices, submitting a petition demanding a reduction in prepaid electricity tariffs for the town. Accusing Cenored of imposing an 'exorbitant' price of N$2.08 per unit, the residents expressed concern over the alleged allocation of funds towards luxury vehicles, double-storey office buildings, and high salaries for employees. They emphasized the need for more affordable electricity prices, […]

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Health / Medical

Scientists and doctors raise global alarm over hormone-disrupting chemicals

A farmer spraying pesticides in a rice field. Image by Galeri ega via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). By Alden Wicker via Mongabay A new report makes the strong case that a class of industrial chemicals called endocrine disruptors are behind many diseases on the rise globally. The report calls for stronger global regulations controlling their use and release into the environment. A joint effort by the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), the report includes […]

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Health / Medical

America Worries About Health Costs — And Voters Want to Hear From Biden and Republicans

(ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS) By Julie Appleby and Phil Galewitz via KFF Health News President Joe Biden is counting on outrage over abortion restrictions to help drive turnout for his reelection. Former President Donald Trump is promising to take another swing at repealing Obamacare. But around America’s kitchen tables, those are hardly the only health topics voters want to hear about in the 2024 campaigns. A new KFF tracking poll shows that health care […]

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