Super-Thin Skyscraper, Just One Apartment Wide, Planned For Dubai – The Muraba Veil will reach 1,247 feet into the sky but will be just about 74 feet across, according to details revealed by the architects and developer behind the project. [cnn]

Putin Reportedly Asked Elon Musk Not To Activate Starlink Over Taiwan – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly kept in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. [newsweek]

Huge Meteor Impact 3 Billion Years Ago May Have Spurred Evolution – Billions of years ago Earth was bombarded with meteorites of all sizes and shapes. Approximately 3.26 years ago, the biggest of these, which is known as S2, hit the planet in an area of what is now South Africa with such force that it radically altered the global environment. [ancientorigins]

Six People Shot Dead In Bishops Lavis – Six people were gunned down in Bishop Lavis on Thursday night. Two others were injured and were rushed to hospital. [enca]

‘Incredibly Consistent’: Market Welcomes Strong Results From Clicks – Shares in the pharmaceutical retail giant Clicks rallied on Thursday, as it posted strong profit growth and hiked its dividend by more than 14%. [business24]

Miss SA Mia Le Roux Elated To Compete In Miss Universe In Mexico Next Month – The reigning queen seeks to spread the message of inclusivity on a global stage and to highlight diversity at the eagerly-awaited international pageant. [sowetan]

‘Where’s My $47?’ Musk’s Petition Deal Leaves Some Voters In The Dark – The billionaire’s pro-Trump Super PAC is trying to shore up support in swing states with cash incentives, but payments have not been timely. [rollingstone]