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SpaceX to make second bid to launch Starship on test flight
SpaceX is to make a second attempt on Thursday to carry out the first test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to send astronauts to the Moon, Mars and beyond. It generates 17 million pounds of thrust, more than twice that of the Saturn V rockets used to send Apollo astronauts to the Moon.
US imposes $300mn penalty on Seagate over Huawei shipments
US authorities on Wednesday imposed a $300 million penalty on Seagate Technology, to resolve alleged violations of export controls related to selling hard disk drives to Huawei Technologies, the Commerce Department said. According to the bureau's investigation, Seagate was involved in the shipment of more than 7.4 million hard disk drives without authorization. bys/tjj
Tesla profits fall on vehicle price cuts sending shares down
Tesla reported a drop in first-quarter earnings Wednesday as price cuts at Elon Musk's electric vehicle company boosted demand but hit profit margins. The company said its profit margins had been trimmed at "a manageable rate," as it pointed to a "unique opportunity for Tesla" while signaling more price cuts ahead.
No more red envelopes: Netflix ejects DVD service
After shipping out more than five billion DVDs in its trademark red envelopes, Netflix has finally called time on the movies-by-mail subscription service that launched the Hollywood streaming colossus.
Why a junior US guardsman had top secret access
Jack Teixeira gained a high-level security clearance through his job as an IT specialist just two years after joining the Air National Guard -- a relatively common situation he allegedly exploited to leak top secret US documents. Teixeira joined the Air National Guard, a military reserve force, in September 2019.
Faith Nketsi’s husband Nzuzo Njilo wanted by SAPS for fraud, Mzansi in disbelief
SAPS hunts reality star Faith Nketsi's spouse, Nuzo Nkuthalo Njilo. The wealthy businessman and his partner, Kwanda Ntshangase, are allegedly wanted for fraud.
Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha allegedly paid Cape Town beauty therapist to recruit girls for modelling agency
A Cape Town-based beauty therapist claims that Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana hired them to recruit girls for their alleged modelling agency, imedia.
DJ Sbu denies claims of MacG being a gatekeeper in podcasting community
Massiv Metro owner and musician, DJ Sbu addresses accusations made by co-host Penuel against podcaster MacG, stating he does not believe MacG is a gatekeeper.
Petrol attendant shares story of man that ran away with R400 after card declined: Mzansi helps him out
A petrol attendant took to social media in search of the man whose card declined after putting in R400 petrol that he ended up paying for. Mzansi helps out.
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