SA Teachers Recruited To Asia Amid Job Cuts – The looming jobs bloodbath for teachers in the Western Cape has pushed young professionals to explore opportunities of working abroad. [iol]

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission Just Made History. But The Riskiest Part Is Still To Come – SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission kicked off early Tuesday, launching a four-person crew of civilian astronauts into orbit. And hours later they have already made history: reaching the highest orbit around Earth and surpassing a record set during NASA’s earliest days. [cnn]

The 100 Best TV Episodes Of All Time – Inside every great show is a 22- to 60-minute story that stays with you forever. [rollingstone]

Why Russia Is Accusing Its Own Scientists Of Treason – A prominent Russian scientist specialising in hypersonic technology has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of treason. His conviction is the latest in a series of arrests targeting researchers since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, in what experts are calling a politically motivated crackdown on scientists. [france24]

Taylor Swift’s Harris Endorsement Has Thrilled Fans – But Will It Move The Election Needle? – US Swifties who were waiting for their idol’s statement are ‘hopeful’ about its impact as Republicans criticize the move. [guardian]