Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’
In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.
2023-11-01 22:52
What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The climate change summit follows a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
2023-11-01 22:48
The teams with the toughest Premier League schedules over Christmas and New Year
90min looks at the teams with the toughest Premier League schedules over the hectic winter period, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
2023-11-01 22:46
WeWork shares sink to record low on reports bankruptcy filing imminent
By Medha Singh (Reuters) -WeWork shares tanked nearly 50% to a record low on Wednesday following media reports that the
2023-11-01 22:21
Egypt opens Gaza border crossing to evacuate injured and foreigners
Dozens of people are allowed to enter Egypt for the first time since the war with Israel began.
2023-11-01 22:15
Analysis-Wavering ‘Magnificent Seven’ draw bargain-hunters amid U.S. stock sell-off
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK A slide in the shares of the massive U.S. technology and growth companies
2023-11-01 21:57
Wall St set for muted open ahead of Fed policy decision
By Amruta Khandekar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -Wall Street's main indexes were set to open subdued on Wednesday as investors
2023-11-01 21:23
Paul Bristow sacking over Gaza letter is shameful - Islamic leader
A Peterborough Islamic leader criticises government for firing Paul Bristow over his ceasefire call.
2023-11-01 21:17
Britons to leave Gaza 'in stages' - Foreign Office
The Rafah crossing with Egypt opens to allow foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza.
2023-11-01 20:49
TikToker 'arrested for sneaking into hospitals and posing as a doctor'
A TikToker has reportedly been arrested after posing as a doctor online and for attempting to gain access to a hospital. Matthew Lani posted videos, which have since been deleted, allegedly claiming that he was a medical professional and giving health advice to his followers. He also claimed to have received a medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, which has since been dismissed by the uni. The South African said he was a doctor in Johannesburg, but he was apprehended by police after reportedly attempting to get past security staff at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg. He is said to have attempted to bluff his way into the building by wearing a stethoscope and a surgical mask. Then, after being followed by law enforcement officers, he tried to escape by jumping out of a bathroom window before being detained. The Gauteng province’s Department of Health released a statement saying: “Lani was caught just before 8pm disguised in a hoodie and wearing a surgical mask with a stethoscope around his neck. "He had previously entered the same facility to curate misleading content under the pretence that he was a qualified doctor." Since the National Prosecuting Authority released a statement, stating that Lani had been released as it had “no evidence” to charge him. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said: "With the evidence currently contained in the docket, we had to decide as the prosecution if there are any prospects of a successful prosecution or not, and having to do that simply meant that we had to differentiate and make a decision with what is before us. "If we say that we have a person that can say they lied or are we having a person that has misrepresented, if we alleged that a person has misrepresented, then that must be followed by actual or potential prejudice. "So, currently, in the information contained in the docket, we don't have such information hence, we have given instructions for investigations that must be complied with. Once it’s done, the docket can be brought back to the NPA for a decision." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings
2023-11-01 20:24
Beyoncé had 'maybe 150' costumes made for her Renaissance tour that went unworn
Beyoncé had "maybe 150 costumes" as part of her 'Renaissance World Tour' that went unworn out of the 600 designed for the mammoth concert.
2023-11-01 19:29
Who is George Santos and why is he in trouble?
The New York lawmaker is facing a slew of criminal charges and possible expulsion from the House.
2023-11-01 19:26