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Biden touts high-tech manufacturing resurgence ahead of midterms
President Joe Biden was traveling to New York on Thursday to tout giant investments in semiconductor manufacturing, part of a final hour bid ahead of midterm elections to persuade Americans that the economic future is bright.
Seeking 'healthy' debate of ideas, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers." In his latest statement Thursday, Musk said much of the public speculation about his intentions in the deal had been "wrong" as he insisted his goals were noble.
Mayor Mpho Phalatse's first council meeting went off without a hitch, says it's good to be back
The newly reinstated executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, said it's good to be back in office during the first council meeting as mayor.
Cassper Nyovest says he wants to fight Big Zulu after #FillUpMmabathoStadium following Nkabi threatening to hospitalise him
'Put Your Hands Up' rapper Cassper Nyovest confirmed that he will fight Big Zulu soon after filling up Mmabatho Stadium. His fans are excited about the fight.
Air pollution 'silent killer' in African cities: study
Pollution in Africa's fast-expanding cities is deadlier than thought, yet green solutions could save tens of thousands of lives and avert billions of dollars in damage, a report said Thursday. Taking the greener path could save 125,000 lives and $20 billion in economic costs, and cut those cities' emissions by around 20 percent by 2040, the report said.
Mineral Resources and Energy Department rubbishes claims that SA is running low on fuel
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy rubbished claims that the country has a fuel shortage following remarks about fuel-shedding being implemented.
AKA takes on bold business venture, fans impressed by rapper's alternative mental and physical health products: "Booming market"
AKA announced that he would be selling CBD products. Eager supporters were impressed as they congratulated Supa Mega on entering a new and lucrative market.
US lawmakers urge bank chiefs to reconsider Hong Kong meeting
US lawmakers on Thursday asked executives of major banks to reconsider attendance at a major conference next week in Hong Kong, saying their presence legitimizes China's clampdown in the city.
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Thursday as thousands of protesters marched against last year's coup, which sparked political and economic crises and exacerbated a wider security breakdown that has left hundreds dead. In North Khartoum, thousands of pro-democracy activists erected barricades to block the security forces, who fired barrages of tear gas canisters towards them.
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