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Marc Leishman is the best-placed Australian — but superstar Bryson DeChambeau has forged clear of the LIV Singapore tournament field.

When we discuss STEM in Africa, the conversation usually revolves around software developers, and the next big fintech app. However, a deep dive into the employment data reveals a striking reality: Africa’s technical economy is not powered by code, but by the stethoscope. In many of the continent’s leading economies, the “STEM” workforce is overwhelmingly healthcare professionals, with computer programming making up only a tiny fraction of the total.What is the most unique insight from Africa’s STEM sector data?The data reveals a massive “Sector Gap” that challenges the popular narrative of a digital-first Africa. In Uganda, for example, over 52%…

new video loaded: Cuba Confirms Talks With United States Amid Dire Energy CrisistranscriptBacktranscriptCuba Confirms Talks With United States Amid Dire Energy CrisisPresident Miguel Díaz-Canel said the Cuban government was talking with the United States as the effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has continued to deepen the island’s energy crisis.“As we achieve a historic transformation in Venezuela, we’re also looking forward to the great change that will soon be coming to Cuba. Cuba is at the end of the line. They’re very much at the end of the line. They have no money. They have no oil. ”President…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a task force to evaluate senior service colleges to ensure they are not tainted by woke ideology and offer quality education.”Professional Military Education should produce warfighters and leaders—not wokesters,” he asserted in a post on X.”That’s why we are establishing a Task Force to evaluate our Senior Service Colleges and ensure the focus is where it belongs. No distractions. Just warfighting,” the post adds.HEGSETH SCOLDS CNN’S ‘UNSERIOUS’ REPORT ON IRAN CONFLICT, SUGGESTS PARAMOUNT OWNER SHOULD OVERHAUL NETWORK War Sec. Pete Hegseth arrives for the inaugural…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WWE star Bayley earned the opportunity to challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship earlier this week when she won a gauntlet match on “Monday Night Raw.”The match, which will take place on Monday, is nearly 13 years in the making. The last time the two professional wrestlers competed against each other was on Aug. 21, 2013, for the Divas Championship. Lee, a veteran at that point, got the better of Bayley, who was still a newcomer. Bayley celebrates her win with Lyra Valkyria after the Woman’s Gauntlet Match during Monday…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The suspect responsible for killing one person and injuring two others at Old Dominion University (ODU) was disarmed by a group of students, with officials commending their bravery as the shooting unfolded. 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard soldier convicted of supporting ISIS, reportedly shouted, “Allahu Akbar” as he opened fire inside the Virginia university on Thursday. FBI officials said the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism, with Director Kash Patel revealing Jalloh was disarmed by a group of students at the university. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY SHOOTER IDENTIFIED AS…

Alberta’s government wants to send a clear message to drivers — if you’re behaving dangerously on its roads, it’s going to cost you. Starting March 13, fines for several offences will increase by up to 50 per cent.“This is the first time that traffic fines have increased since 2015,” the province said in a statement to Global News. “Improving safety requires coordination at every level of government, and Alberta remains committed to working with municipal and policing partners to help keep all road users safe.”Fines for common traffic offences, such as distracted driving, will increase by 30 per cent.The province…

Surviving a run down a slushy Cortina course, Australian skier Josh Hanlon has joined those who believe the Winter Paralympics should be held earlier.

As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs.The war in the Middle East is exposing how dependent the world is on a handful of strategic chokepoints.The Strait of Hormuz – a narrow waterway in the Gulf – is closed.The longer this goes on, the faster the global energy map could be reshaped.From Europe to Asia, countries are facing mounting supply risks and the threat of an inflation shock.If the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran drags on, alternatives will be hard to find.But, Russia is shaping up to be a major beneficiary, with soaring prices…

Washington — Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Trump’s stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.Democrats have repeatedly used war powers resolutions to force debate on Mr. Trump’s foreign policy moves, though Republicans have so far mostly backed the president. The resolution filed Thursday by Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff would require the president to remove the military from any hostilities with Cuba and could potentially receive a vote by the end of the month.…