Micheal Schumacher Family Get $217K Settlement Over AI Interview – The family of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher received a substantial settlement from a German magazine recently … being awarded a $217,000 check after the publication printed an AI-generated interview with the former Ferrari driver and tried to play it off like the real thing. [tmz]
Rishi Sunak Announces UK General Election For Thursday 4 July – Rishi Sunak has vowed to “fight for every vote” as he called an early UK general election for Thursday 4 July. [bbc]
Charlie Colin: Original Train Bassist Dies After ‘Slipping In Shower’ – The band released a statement on Instagram describing the musician as a “legend”. [sky]
South Africa’s Skills Shortage Get A Boost After Home Affairs Signs Off On New Remote Working Visa – South Africa’s skill shortage has been given a boost after the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi signed off and gazetted amendments to the immigration regulations which would allow foreigners to work, stay and spend in the country under a new remote working visa. [iol]
Eskom Microgrid Plan Goes Dark – Eskom has gone quiet on its plan to roll out dozens of microgrids across South Africa by the end of March 2024. [mybroadband]
China Starts ‘Punishment’ Military Drills Around Taiwan Days After Island Swears In New Leader – China has launched two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it called “punishment” for “separatist acts,” days after the self-ruling island swore in a new democratically elected leader. [cnn]
Spur Steak Ranches Bring A Taste Of Tomorrow With New Brand Concept – For over five decades, Spur Steak Ranches has been committed to meeting the changing needs of its customers. Now, Spur’s iconic restaurants are getting a refreshed look, promising new experiences and allowing for even greater moments of joy. [capetownetc]
50 Cent Sells Diddy Documentary To Netflix After Bidding War – 50 Cent has been hyping up his Diddy documentary for months, and he wasn’t trolling his archenemy, as the project just landed a prestigious new home. [tmz]
Sorry State: SSA’s UK Base Hamstrung By Corruption, Failing Tech Since Intelligence Agencies Merged – Rampant corruption, outdated technology, and a merger of apartheid intelligence agencies with post-democracy security apparatus have rendered the State Security Agency’s (SSA) base in the UK rudderless. [news24]
Ireland, Spain And Norway Say They Will Recognize A Palestinian State – Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state next week, in a move that is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause but further strain relations between Europe and Israel. [cnn]
Microsoft Being Investigated Over New ‘Recall’ AI Feature That Tracks Your Every PC Move – Cybersecurity experts are flagging issues with one of Microsoft’s latest announcements. [mashable]
Strong Winds Topple Stage At A Campaign Rally In Northern Mexico, Killing At Least 5 People – A high gust of wind toppled the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, killing at least five people, injuring 50 and trapping others, the state’s governor said. [ap]
NASA’s Psyche Mission Fires Up Its Futuristic Electric Engines – NASA has turned on the electric Hall thrusters of Psyche, a spacecraft that’s now gently motoring toward a metal-rich asteroid embedded in the main asteroid belt beyond Mars. [verge]
AfriForum One Step Closer To Prosecuting Mbalula Over Dubai Vacation – AfriForum says it strongly believes ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has a case to answer over his family’s Dubai trip. [sapeople]
