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Early Data Reveals Motorists Could Be In For A Big Petrol Price Increase – This comes as the Central Energy Fund released its snapshot of fuel prices on 10 April, which showed diesel users could possibly be in store for another price cut while petrol users will be forced to fork out more cash. [iol]
‘They Will Die’: Tesla-Linked Mining Project Is Devastating One Of The World’s Uncontacted Peoples – Indonesia is the world’s leading nickel producer, propping up the globe’s electric battery supply. But the industry is increasingly coming at a high cost for indigenous groups. [vice]
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn 1998 Air Jordans Sell At Auction For Record $2.24 Million – The sneakers were worn during the 1998 NBA Finals against the Jazz. [abc]
Military Exercises Suggest China Is Getting ‘Ready To Launch A War Against Taiwan,’ Island’s Foreign Minister Tells CNN – One day after China simulated “joint precision strikes” on Taiwan during military exercises around the island, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu condemned Beijing’s actions in an exclusive interview with CNN and warned that “they seem to be trying to get ready to launch a war against Taiwan.” [cnn]
King Charles ‘Tired And Furious’ With Prince Andrew As Disgraced Brother Refuses To Leave $37M Home – Prince Andrew is reportedly digging in his heels and refusing to downsize from his large home — which King Charles wants to give to Prince Wililam. [nypost]
Tupperware: Why The Household Name Could Soon Be History – the 77-year-old US company is seeing cracks form in the once revolutionary air-tight sealing business that made it famous, with rising debts and falling sales prompting a warning it could go bust without investment. [bbc]
What To Know About New Research On Coffee And Heart Risks – Coffee lovers—and their doctors—have long wondered whether a jolt of java can affect the heart. New research published Wednesday finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart hiccup that can feel like a skipped beat. [time]
IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts, With South Africa Taking The Biggest Hit – The International Monetary Fund trimmed its global-growth projections, warning of high uncertainty and risks as financial-sector stress adds to pressures emanating from tighter monetary policy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. [news24]
Neo-Nazi Fight Clubs Are Fat-Shaming Men Into White Nationalism – Fitness groups and fight clubs exclusively for white men, known as “active clubs,” have become a crucial recruitment tool for white nationalists in the U.S. [vice]
Collapsed Pylons – 48 Hours In The Dark And Counting For Many Tshwane Residents, City Asks Eskom For Help – While power has been restored to some areas, about 44 are still without electricity after seven powerlines collapsed on Sunday, allegedly owing to vandalism. [dailymaverick]
How Playboy Cut Ties With Hugh Hefner To Create A Post-MeToo Brand – Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [cnn]
SA Post Office In Provisional Liquidation Owing R4.4bn To Creditors – It received a R2.4bn bailout from the National Treasury in the budget announced in February. [timeslive]
Russian Volcano Erupts Leaving 20km High Ash Cloud Over Kamchatka, Natural Disaster Floors The Internet – A recent volcano eruption in Russia made worldwide headlines. The explosion happened on April 11, 2023, and it caused potential danger. [briefly]
The 45 Best Shows On Netflix Right Now – From Beef to Lost in Space, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week. [wired]
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