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Cognitive ability tied to understanding speech in noisy settings, study finds
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Among people with clinically normal hearing, intellectual ability strongly predicted how well they understood speech amid competing voices, according to a peer-reviewed study from University of Washington researchers.
South Africa urged to overhaul security institutions
Ongoing inquiries into scandals within South Africa's police and intelligence agencies highlight the urgent need for a complete overhaul of the security apparatus. Experts argue that the deep-rooted corruption reflects the ruling ANC's issues and requires breaking political ties to appointments. As political changes loom, redesigning these institutions could better address modern threats like violent crime and cyberattacks.