WHY YOUR BRAIN HAS TO WORK HARDER IN AN OPEN-PLAN OFFICE THAN PRIVATE OFFICES: STUDY

Sun 22 February 2026: Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff now do a mix of hybrid work from home and the office. But on days when more staff are required to be in, office spaces can feel noticeably busier […]

AI-GENERATED PASSWORDS MAY EXPOSE USERS TO SECURITY RISKS, EXPERTS WARN

Sun 22 February 2026: Cybersecurity experts warned that AI-generated passwords may pose serious security risks, according to an analysis by cybersecurity firm Irregular. ITPro reported on Thursday that the study by Irregular found popular chatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, often produce predictable patterns instead of truly random passwords. Testing revealed repeated outputs and […]

OVER 1,000 BRITISH COUNCILLORS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR PALESTINE AHEAD OF MAY LOCAL ELECTIONS

Sun 22 February 2026: More than 1,000 councillors across England have pledged their support for Palestinian rights ahead of the crucial local elections in May, as campaigners aim to make Palestine a central electoral issue. The Councillor Pledge for Palestine, launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in December and backed by the Vote Palestine […]

SOUTH KOREAN AIRLINES BAN IN-FLIGHT USE OF PORTABLE POWER BANKS

Sun 22 February 2026: All South Korean passenger airlines have banned the in-flight use of portable power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents, local media reported Friday. T’way Air said it will prohibit passengers from charging smartphones and other devices with power banks during flights starting Monday, Yonhap News reported. The move makes […]

HOUT BAY FENCE SPARKS OUTRAGE

Image Source: X Sun 22 February 2026: Wealthy residents in Hout Bay stand accused of erecting a heavily fortified fence that prevents ordinary citizens from accessing the beach and mountain. Land Party leader Gcobani Ndzongana said the structure is part of a longer pattern of dispossession targeting Black and Coloured communities in the Western Cape. […]

WHY YOUR BRAIN HAS TO WORK HARDER IN AN OPEN-PLAN OFFICE THAN PRIVATE OFFICES: STUDY

Sun 22 February 2026: Since the pandemic, offices around the world have quietly shrunk. Many organisations don’t need as much floor space or as many desks, given many staff now do a mix of hybrid work from home and the office. But on days when more staff are required to be in, office spaces can feel noticeably busier […]

ONE IN EIGHT GIRLS, WOMEN RAPED OR SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BEFORE AGE 18, UNICEF SAYS

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

HOUT BAY FENCE SPARKS OUTRAGE

Image Source: X Sun 22 February 2026: Wealthy residents in Hout Bay stand accused of erecting a heavily fortified fence that prevents ordinary citizens from accessing the beach and mountain. Land Party leader Gcobani Ndzongana said the structure is part of a longer pattern of dispossession targeting Black and Coloured communities in the Western Cape. […]

PODCAST | WHAT’S BEHIND THE SAHEL’S WAVE OF COUPS?

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR LEFTOVERS ARE SAFE TO EAT

Thu 29 January 2026: Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself […]

JALEBIS

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]

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