Archive: 2025 / 09
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy: Why Trump's ‘Tough It Out’ Advice Raises Alarm
The Trump administration warned pregnant women to skip Tylenol, linking it to autism and ADHD, sparking a fierce backlash from doctors. The FDA acknowledged mixed studies but said no cause‑and‑effect proof exists. Leading medical bodies defend acetaminophen as the safest OTC option in pregnancy. The clash highlights how political messaging can clash with established medical evidence.
Madlanga Commission Day 3: Mkhwanazi Highlights RBM Murder Failures and Political meddling
On September 19, 2025, KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumed his solo testimony before the Madlanga Commission. He detailed the unsolved killings of senior executives at Richard's Bay Minerals and recounted a 2021 meeting where business leaders demanded police action. Mkhwanazi said he deployed detectives immediately after the meeting. The hearing also touched on alleged links between suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu and associate Brown Mogotsi. The commission continues to probe claims of syndicate infiltration across South Africa’s justice system.
M69 derby ends goalless as Bobby Thomas urges Coventry to tighten up
Bobby Thomas says Coventry City must tighten up defensively ahead of their derby with Leicester City. The centre-back, speaking alongside head coach Frank Lampard, backed his aggressive style and set-piece threat while acknowledging Leicester’s quality. The rivals drew 0-0 at the King Power Stadium, a result that kept the derby as tense as ever and gave Coventry a base to build on.
ADC crisis: Dumebi Kachikwu challenges Atiku-led coalition over alleged takeover
Dumebi Kachikwu has slammed a high-profile coalition led by Atiku Abubakar over claims they have adopted the ADC and installed David Mark as interim chairman. He questions the legality of the move, citing a leadership dispute involving Ralph Nwosu. The coalition pitches itself as a mega opposition force for 2027, but pushback inside the ADC signals a bruising fight ahead.
Link Rot and Vanishing News: Why Online Information Disappears and What You Can Do
Click a headline, get an empty page. This piece explains why stories vanish online—paywalls, takedowns, bad redirects—and how it skews the news cycle. It breaks down the tech behind link rot and content drift, and offers practical steps to find missing pages, save evidence, and demand better newsroom practices.