Elon Musk And Tesla Just Lit A Rocket Under Bitcoin – Tesla has invested about US$1.5-billion in bitcoin and expected to begin accepting payment for its cars and other products with it in the near future, prompting a new record high price. [central]

Bitcoin Has Rallied More Than 50% This Year After Hitting A Fresh High – The world’s most prominent digital currency reached a fresh, new high of around $47 000 this morning. [forbes]

‘Please Call Me’ Inventor Gears Up For Last Stretch Of Battle Against Vodacom – After over a decade of fighting Vodacom, the country’s biggest cellular company, the inventor of “Please Call Me” is hopeful that his protracted legal battle is entering the last mile. [fin24]

‘We Can Still Use AstraZeneca Vaccine, But The Clock Is Ticking’ – Expert – Wits School of Governance professor Alex van den Heever pointed out that the study did not explore the vaccine’s effect against severe cases. [citizen]

Zimbabwe: Explosive Cartel Report Uncovers The Anatomy Of A Captured State – An exclusive report which provides a post mortem of the cancer that killed the Zimbabwean dream of freedom and independence. [dailymav]

Donald Trump’s Impeachment Senate Trial Round Two: Eight Things To Expect – For the first time in history, a US president is due to be tried by members of the country’s upper house for the second time. [sky]

As Protests Swell, Myanmar’s Junta Imposes A Curfew And A Ban On Meetings – Myanmar’s new military rulers on Monday signaled their intention to crack down on opponents of their takeover. [time]

A Man Was Killed At A Baby Shower In Michigan After A Celebratory Cannon Exploded – When the cannon was fired by the homeowner, police said the cannon blew up, spraying metal shrapnel across the yard. [cnn]

South Africa’s ‘Gatsby’ Super Mansion Is Back On The Market For A Big Discount – The Gatsby mansion on Houghton Ridge in Johannesburg is back on the market – at a 45% discount to its original asking price two years ago. [bustech]

Robinhood: US Family Sue Trading App Over Son’s Suicide – The lawsuit, first reported by CBS News, said 20-year-old Alex Kearns mistakenly believed he owed $730,000 (£530,000) when he took his own life. [bbc]

R1m For 1% Of A Wine Farm – Investors can get fractional ownership in a wine farm that aims to become a leading producer of world-class fine wine. [moneyweb]

The Costs Of Schooling In South Africa In 2021 – And Hidden Fees To Look Out For –  Historically education costs have increased by 2 – 3% above general inflation meaning that, over time, they’ve become a larger proportion of a household’s budget. [bustech]

Justice Department Drops Trump-Era Lawsuit Against Melania’s Former BFF – The suit accused Wolkoff of violating a non-disclosure agreement in writing her 2020 tell-all book. [dbeast]

It’s About Time You Got Rid Of Your Smelly Old Running Shoes – I know those old trainers have served you well, but it’s time to put them aside and upgrade. Your ankles and feet will thank you. [here]

No Tomatoes, 6 Litres Of Water, And Bed At 8.30pm – Inside Tom Brady’s Midlife Health Regime – He’s just won a seventh Super Bowl at 43, but how does the NFL star quarterback just keep going, and going, and going? [telegraph]

Thinking Too Far Out Of The Boks: Why The Lions Tour Won’t Happen In Oz – The word from inside Saru is that the Australian proposal “would not happen” and was “not plausible”. [dailymav]

Celebrities Join Push To ‘Free’ Britney Spears After New Documentary Airs – Sarah Jessica Parker, Andy Cohen and Miley Cyrus voiced their support for the pop star, whose legal struggles are outlined in “Framing Britney Spears.” [huffpost]

Schitt’s Creek Megamansion Up For Sale For $15 Million – The mansion the fictional Rose family lived in before they went broke is up for sale for $15 million. Want to see inside? [newsau]

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