STORY OF THE DAY
The suspended CEO and spokesperson for the IDT were allegedly caught on camera offering Daily Maverick journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh R60,000 in cash to stop an ongoing investigation.
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
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Donald Trump has named JD Vance as his “most likely” Republican successor for 2028.
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The Trump administration has canceled Elon Musk’s “five things” email requirement for federal employees.
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The U.S. has added Malawi and Zambia to a pilot program requiring citizens to pay up to a $15,000 bond for some visitor visas.
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Disney, via ESPN, has reached a multi-billion dollar deal to acquire the NFL’s media assets.
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