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Virgin Galactic's first space tourism flight set to take off
The long-awaited, first civilian space tourism flight by Virgin Galactic was set for takeoff Thursday, carrying an 80-year-old ex-Olympian and a mother and daughter who won their tickets in a sweepstakes. Virgin Galactic competes in the "suborbital" space tourism sector with billionaire Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin, which has already sent 31 people into space using a vertical lift-off rocket.
Lufthansa pilots receive pay hikes to fight inflation
Lufthansa pilots are to receive pay rises totalling 18 percent in the coming years, with the German airline saying Thursday it would bring "stability" after strikes over surging inflation. The airline said it comprised staggered pay rises until the end of 2026, amounting to an increase of least 18 percent of basic salary.
Musa Keys and Davido's hit 'Unavailable' gets MTV VMAs nomination in newly introduced Afrobeats category
Musa Keys and Davido's song 'Unavailable' has been nominated in the MTV VMAs Afrobeats category. The stars were nominated alongside Burna Boy, Wizkid and others
Coach owner to acquire Michael Kors, Versace parent in $8.5bn deal
Tapestry, the US owner of lifestyle brands including Coach and Kate Spade, said Thursday it will acquire Michael Kors parent company Capri for $8.5 billion, creating a new global fashion giant to compete with European powerhouses. "Kate Spade was also in a similar position when Tapestry acquired it, and is now emerging in positive form from a successful reinvention.
Dee Koala talks about her Adidas partnership and gives updates on her upcoming music
Dee Koala has been an Adidas ambassador for five years and feels blessed! She spoke about the brand, calling it "home" and also sharing news about new music.
'Shaka iLembe': Wiseman Mncube shares hilarious behind the scenes video from popular soapie
Wiseman Mncube shared a hilarious video showing the behind-the-scenes of the popular soapie 'Shaka iLembe'. Peeps loved that the star is having fun on set.
'Searching For Sugar Man' singer Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away aged 81
'Searching For Sugar Man' singer Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away aged 81. Reports suggest that the singer was ill for some time and had suffered a stroke.
US consumer inflation edges up in July
US consumer inflation inched up in July, government data showed Thursday, rebounding slightly for the first time in around a year and adding pressure on policymakers as they weigh further interest rate hikes. Farooqi added that the July figures will be "welcome news to policymakers" who have a longer-term target of two percent.
Mzansi teachers underpaid, TikTok video sparks nationwide debate
Teachers in SA are underpaid, sparking outrage and calls for better pay and conditions. Mzansi is rallying together to demand that teachers are compensated.
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