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High speed rail between LA and Las Vegas gets $3bn boost
A proposed high-speed rail line linking Los Angeles with the US gambling and entertainment capital Las Vegas moved closer to reality Tuesday with the announcement of a $3 billion government grant. A line linking Las Vegas with America's second biggest city has been mooted for almost two decades, during which time its proposed cost has ballooned.
Venezuela, Guyana tensions rise over disputed oil-rich region
Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana Tuesday as Caracas proposed a bill to declare a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region and ordered the state oil company to issue licenses for extracting crude there.
Top aquarium in Johannesburg: list of zoos and aquariums in SA with images and contacts
What are the top aquariums in Johannesburg? Discover some of the aquariums and zoos in SA that are an ideal destination for families to experience a great moment.
Washington Post staff to strike on Thursday
Hundreds of staff at The Washington Post, one of America's most storied newspapers, will walk off the job for 24 hours Thursday, their union announced, slamming the company for refusing to negotiate a contract "in good faith." The labor action at the Post follows a strike earlier this year at America's largest newspaper publisher, Gannett, and a 24-hour action by New York Times staff a year ago.
23andMe says hackers saw data from millions of users
Personal genetics firm 23andMe on Tuesday confirmed that hackers using stolen passwords accessed the personal information about 6.9 million of its members.
Makhadzi's raunchy dance with a fan on stage gets Mzansi buzzing: "I'm buying tickets to her show"
Makhadzi recently had social media buzzing after her spicy dance moves with a fan on stage. The singer's fans and followers shared mixed reactions to the video.
US antitrust regulators probe ExxonMobil's Pioneer deal
US antitrust officials are seeking additional information related to ExxonMobil's megadeal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources for about $60 billion, according to a securities filing Tuesday. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lodged a second request for "additional information and documentary materials" with both companies on Monday, Pioneer said in the filing.
Murdah Bongz's live performance fails to impress front-row spectator in hilarious TikTok video
A fan's hilarious and emotionless expression during Murdah Bongz's live performance has South Africans dead with laughter. The TikTok video gained traction.
'Bad buzz': How video games learnt to embrace diversity
The most notorious, violent and often sexist video game "Grand Theft Auto" is finally dropping a playable woman character into its testosterone-fuelled world, capping a wider trend towards more inclusivity in the gaming industry. Grand Theft Auto has often been a lightning rod for criticism but the wider industry has hardly been a beacon of light.
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