Joe Rogan USAID rap claim lacks supporting evidence
Joe Rogan USAID rap theory blamed defunding for hip hop’s chart slide on the podcast, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Viral News
International
‘Outer Banks’ season 5 lands on Netflix as Pogues say goodbye
‘Outer Banks’ season 5 is on Netflix and the Pogues chase JJ’s killer from Morocco to North Carolina in a busy, emotional final run.
Technology
OpenAI training pause follows Hugging Face hack
The OpenAI training pause followed a Hugging Face break-in and early signs that the Astra models could hit a Critical cyber risk tier.
Travel
EasyJet ends Leeds Bradford Airport flights in 2027
All EasyJet Leeds Bradford Airport flights stop in January 2027, hitting six routes. Here is what it means for bookings, refunds and your next holiday.
Movies
‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel puts Margot Robbie in Paris
Set photos landed in Paris for the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel: Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper play Danny Ocean’s parents in a 1962 Monaco heist.
Sports
Bryson DeChambeau calls media the mafia, then makes amends
The Bryson DeChambeau media mafia line was only the start, with a driving range ejection and a private phone call following inside 24 hours.
Sports
Messi scores first goal since father’s death in draw
Messi’s first goal since his father’s death came in a 2-2 Inter Miami draw at Philadelphia, with a tribute to the sky and a climb up the scoring chart.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ leaks escalate as hacker group threatens Rockstar
The ‘GTA 6’ leaks have escalated into an ultimatum, with a group demanding Rockstar change how it sells the game before more footage goes out.
International
Neutrogena boycott calls grow after Hayden Panettiere death
Calls for a Neutrogena boycott have surged since Hayden Panettiere’s death, with fans revisiting what she said about her decade fronting the brand.
International
Andrew Garfield secret band The Shangles finally revealed
The Andrew Garfield secret band is real, it is called The Shangles, and it covers ‘Bugsy Malone’ songs with big plans the actor will not spell out yet.
International
Pete Davidson home sale scrapped after custody deal
The Pete Davidson home sale is off after a co-parenting deal with Elsie Hewitt, with the upstate New York property quietly pulled from listings.
Crime
Eskom tender fraud conviction handed down in Middelburg
An Eskom tender fraud conviction has put a former buyer and her associates in the dock, with sentencing set for October and their assets now targeted.
Crime
Lindsay Clancy trial hears defence psychologist testimony
The Lindsay Clancy trial heard a defence psychologist on criminal responsibility, and what each verdict would mean for the accused in Massachusetts.
News
Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader choice challenged
The Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader dispute widens as the president writes to the Section 89 committee over Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC.
Technology
Airtel Africa and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service launches in DRC
The first commercial Starlink satellite-to-mobile service has launched in the DRC, allowing smartphones to connect directly to space via Airtel Africa.
News
South Africa revised electricity pricing policy to tackle affordability
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will unveil a South Africa revised electricity pricing policy to address the affordability crisis and protect low-income households.
International
Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 following sudden passing in South Carolina
Former ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere is dead at 36. Her family has confirmed the tragic passing following a police response in South Carolina.
News
South Africa takes over SADC chairmanship with focus on regional market integration
South Africa takes over the SADC chairmanship as President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines plans to push for a dynamic common market and regional industrialisation.
Technology
OpenAI prepares for $1 trillion IPO as Anthropic records its first profit
OpenAI is preparing for a historic $1 trillion IPO despite massive operating losses, while rival Anthropic has just reported its first major quarterly profit.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 17-23 August 2026: What the stars have in store
Horoscope 17-23 August 2026: Mars clashes with Neptune, the Moon pushes a decision in Scorpio and Virgo season begins. See what it means for your sign.
Crime
DA councillor Ndlovu murder: Fifth suspect arrested
A fifth suspect in the DA councillor Ndlovu murder is due in the Howick Magistrate’s Court, as two co-accused wait for plea proceedings to be finalised.
Movies
Beatles biopic ‘Abbey Road’ crossing recreated in London
Beatles biopic ‘Abbey Road’ scenes closed a London street for Sam Mendes, whose four interconnected films are set to reach cinemas on the same day in 2028.
Viral News
Tributes to Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit keep growing
Tributes keep coming for Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit, the KwaZulu-Natal rescuer known as the Monkey Man, who died aged 70 after a long illness.
News
Ukraine drone attack on Russia kills six overnight
Russia says 822 drones were destroyed overnight, but a Ukraine drone attack on Russia still reached Moscow and Rostov, leaving six people dead.
Events
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets on sale for Boksburg festival
Spring Fiesta 2026 tickets are on sale for the 3 October Boksburg festival, with Blxckie, Atjazz and Fish Go Deep among the acts confirmed so far.
News
Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots after crash claim
Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots after a Fars report named three men, saying its forces recovered one body and offered Tehran a briefing.
International
Kristen Stewart calls her ‘Twilight’ self a pretentious loser
Kristen Stewart ‘Twilight’ memories resurfaced on a podcast, with the actor branding her 17-year-old self a pretentious little loser.
International
Chris Evans says fatherhood shifted his priorities
Chris Evans fatherhood talk took over his 2026 Boston FanExpo panel, with the actor explaining what changed after his daughter arrived.
Gaming
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million on Switch 2
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million units on Switch 2, lifting Nintendo shares 7% and setting up the next Expansion Pass drop later in 2026.
International
Matt Gutman sexual harassment lawsuit filed by producer
A Matt Gutman sexual harassment lawsuit from a former ABC News producer accuses the CBS News correspondent of remarks made in front of colleagues.