Ryan Reynolds Admits To An ‘Irrational Love’ For ‘ALF’ As He Brings Back Out-of-This-World ’80s Sitcom – ALF will return to Earth on Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Channel on July 29. [people]

Confidential Document Reveals SA Fears That Agoa Trade Pact Status Is Under Threat – In a confidential discussion note seen by Daily Maverick, South Africa admits its status as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is under threat. [dm]

Manhunt Launched For SA Soldier Who Escaped ‘Tough’ Training And Took His Rifle With Him – A massive hunt is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier who allegedly stole a R4 rifle from a military training facility. [news24]

Once On The Brink Of ‘Day Zero’, Cape Town Now Has Five Dams With 100 Percent Capacity – Five dams around Cape Town which supply residents with potable drinking water have reached 100% capacity. [iol]

A Crucial System Of Ocean Currents Is Heading For A Collapse That ‘Would Affect Every Person On The Planet’ – A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump out planet-heating pollution, scientists are warning – an event that would be catastrophic for global weather and “affect every person on the planet.” [cnn]

After The Podcast Gold Rush, Is Audio Too Corporate To Be Cool? – I lived through the boom-bust cycle (celebrity deals, canceled shows), and the term podcasting is feeling dated—“almost pejorative,” as Sam Sanders puts it. Still, Ira Glass thinks the industry should keep its eye on the craft and “leave the cool out of it.” [vanityfair]