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IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening practice

Josef Newgarden blocked out the outside noise around his recent St. Petersburg disqualification to lead opening practice session at Barber Motorsports Park on Friday afternoon.

2024-04-26T21:51:05Z

Developer asks for $100M to create 23,000sqft penthouse in Miami

The penthouse, with its jaw-dropping price tag, could break the record for the most expensive condo in the area, surpassing a pair of penthouses in Miami Beach sold for $60 million in 2015.

2024-04-26T17:13:47Z

This 2018 Tesla Model S Drove 413,000 Miles With Its Original Battery

It’s now on its second battery pack, and the odometer has gone up to 439,000 miles, and it’s still being used daily.

2024-04-26T20:18:39Z

Hundreds of UK's brightest students denied chance to train as doctors

More than 1,550 Britons with at least three A*s have been refused a spot at medical school over the past five years, officials have revealed.

2024-04-26T22:59:44Z

Hyundai Kona Electric Now Cheaper To Lease Than Gas Kona

The large battery Kona Electric leases for just $199 a month with $1,579 down.

2024-04-26T16:48:06Z

A feast for vegans At Panarottis

Italian-inspired pizza and pasta restaurant chain, Panarottis, has been ranked among the top three vegan-friendly franchises in South Africa for the second year running. The annual ProVeg South Africa Plant-Based Fast-Food Franchise Ranking, first published in 2022, assesses the plant-based offerings at the country’s top quick-service restaurants – and Panarottis has been in the winners’ circle since rankings began.“There’s a definite shift...

2024-04-27T00:02:46Z

Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses

President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth. View on euronews

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2024-04-26T13:00:24Z

Generations lied but we can still play New Horizons to ensure others live the dream

It has been three decades since SABC 1’s local soap opera Generations took to the airwaves - incidentally inspiring a cohort of young South Africans to pursue careers in advertising.Image supplied. Strategy director, Atiyya Karodia says the Generations generation has come of age and has found the industry wantingWhen I was little, my cousins and I would play pretend, but instead of ‘shop-shop’ we’d play ‘New Horizons’, the fictional ad agency in...

2024-04-27T00:02:40Z

Tesla Model Y Vs. Tesla Model 3 Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency And More

Both vehicles offer compelling range estimates, and they’re still on the cheaper side of the EV spectrum. Which is best for you?

2024-04-26T17:48:19Z

Widespread adoption of AI is shaping next-gen customer service

Customer service is in a state of flux. As budgets and staffing levels increase, so have customer expectations, keeping efficiency critical for delivering higher quality of service.Linda Saunders - Director Solutions Engineering Africa, SalesforceToday’s customers demand fast, consistent, and personalised interactions, yet service teams are spread thin, with inefficient processes and manual taskwork monopolising agents' time and jeopardising the...

2024-04-27T00:02:41Z

Buckingham Palace accused of ‘shading’ Meghan Markle with ‘strawberry preserve’ ad

Buckingham Palace accused of ‘shading’ Meghan Markle with ‘strawberry preserve’ ad - Buckingham Palace posted an ad for its strawberry preserve just days after Meghan Markle gifted her American Riviera Orchard jam to celebrities and influencers

2024-04-26T17:01:38Z

From vineyard to community: Exploring Spier Wine Farm's commitment to sustainability, empowerment

Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine region, just out of Cape Town, Spier Wine Farm isn't just known for its fine wines but also for its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. My recent visit to Spier offered me a look into their 'Growing for Good' initiatives. The programme is designed to nurture the land and foster a vibrant community through a series of innovative and impactful projects.Source: Spier Wine FarmSpier...

2024-04-27T00:02:50Z

Tenerife WILL slap holidaymakers with a tourist tax from January

Tenerife will introduce a tax on holidaymakers visiting its most famous tourist spots from January 1, 2025, amid unrest from residents against tourism's economic and environmental impacts.

2024-04-26T19:14:26Z

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

2024-04-26T16:05:08Z

4 reasons why CFOs love data-drive creative

The first quarter is already behind us. For digital marketers who started the year on tighter budgets, the next eight months loom large as they try to achieve their strategic objectives with fewer resources than they had last year. For those who haven’t considered data-driven creative (DDC) there has never been a better time to take action. And here are four reasons why your CFO will agree with you.Saving time, saving money, marketing at...

2024-04-27T00:02:56Z

TotalEnergies sees first quarter earnings drop on lower gas prices

Declining natural gas revenues dampened the company’s performance in the first quarter of 2024, with earnings down 22%, however its resilient oil business helped cap losses. View on euronews

2024-04-26T12:53:04Z

Hi-Tec celebrates golden jubilee

Hi-Tec, producer and distributor of outdoor footwear, apparel, and accessories in South Africa is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in England in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, and it has always been dedicated to creating products that help people enjoy the outdoors.Image suppliedWith the belief that spending time in nature is important, the brand is committed to remaining relevant in the ever-evolving sports and...

2024-04-27T00:02:42Z

MotoGP to have new logo next year under brand revamp

The MotoGP world championship will have a new logo at the end of 2024 as part of ongoing plans to revamp the series' brand identity, Autosport can confirm.

2024-04-26T12:19:32Z

Antony Blinken meets China's President Xi as US and China spar over issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities. View on euronews

2024-04-26T17:26:59Z

Britain's most expensive flat goes on sale for £175m

For £175m the lucky buyer will live in a home within the luxury One Hyde Park apartment complex in Knightsbridge with sweeping views of Hyde Park from the living room.

2024-04-27T01:30:10Z

Former NYU finance director is sentenced after stealing $3.5 million

The former finance director at New York University who committed $3.5 million worth of fraud has been formally sentenced to five years probation.

2024-04-26T16:43:46Z

Airport worker shares the romantic moment she met her United Airlines flight attendant husband for the first time while opening the plane doors - as they celebrates 25 YEARS together

Tiffany Fulcher, from Houston, Texas, first locked eyes with her future husband, Jarrod Fulcher, while opening the doors of a United Airlines flight in 1999 at at Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah.

2024-04-26T12:47:44Z

Chaos on London's Tube as workers stage fresh strike

Highgate, Pimlico, Regents Park and Tufnell Park stations are all shut today due to industrial action being taken by station staff.

2024-04-26T14:28:18Z

Army veteran eats tinned meatballs 11 years past their use-by date

Jim Hawkins, from Devon, was 'bored and hungry' when he reached for a tin of Tesco Blue Stripe meatballs that passed their use-by date 11 years ago.

2024-04-26T15:50:45Z

Harley-Davidson Should Give Up On Electric Motorcycles

LiveWire was a cool experiment hampered by high costs and lackluster vision.

2024-04-26T17:49:50Z

Big Investments From Toyota, Honda Prove EVs Are Far From 'Done'

We also discuss the brutal “elimination round” in China’s EV market and former Tesla executive Drew Baglino selling over a million Tesla shares.

2024-04-26T15:32:52Z

Hertz To Sell Off Even More EVs As Depreciation Losses Mount

But the rental giant's losses can be your gain if you're shopping electric and want to save a buck.

2024-04-26T14:47:39Z

Netflix could step in to help Meghan Markle run new brand

The Duchess of Sussex was unable to fulfil her ambitions within the Royal Family . Now, she seems to be struggling to achieve them outside it as well.

2024-04-26T21:44:45Z

Tesla Autopilot Linked To 13 Deaths, Hundreds Of Crashes In New Investigation

Moreover, U.S. federal regulators are probing whether a December Tesla recall actually fixed the safety issues with Autopilot and FSD.

2024-04-26T18:18:13Z

I fell in love with my Grubhub delivery driver

Back in 2022, Hannah Bullerman, from Blaine, Minnesota, called in sick from work due to a migraine and decided to order food. But she got way more than she bargained for.

2024-04-26T14:20:35Z

Elon Musk's Self-Driving Promises Are Getting Old

Tesla's CEO has been making lofty predictions about robotic taxis and self-driving cars for nearly a decade. Is this time any different?

2024-04-26T14:17:44Z

Pepsi recalls ANOTHER drink for sugar mix-up...but sugar was left out

PepsiCo has recalled 2,801 cases of its Mug Root Beer because they actually contained Mug Zero Sugar Root Beer. Affected cans were shipped to six state.

2024-04-26T16:54:11Z

Mzanzi Media and Entertainment Fund (MMEF) debuts on the JPP Platform

eQVest Limited is proud to announce that it’s high-yielding Mzanzi Media and Entertainment Fund (MMEF) is now available for investment through the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Private Placement (JPP) platform, an innovative marketplace connecting institutional, corporate, and retail investors with high growth opportunities.MMEF focuses on the vibrant media and entertainment sectors in South Africa, such as broadcast and streaming television...

2024-04-27T00:02:53Z

Australia was ‘lucky to have’ Pakistani refugee guard who died in Sydney stabbing, says PM

Australia was ‘lucky to have’ Pakistani refugee guard who died in Sydney stabbing, says PM - ‘He helped save lives that day,’ Anthony Albanese says, ‘without question, Faraz Tahir died a hero’

2024-04-26T12:44:23Z

What does the possible TikTok ban mean for US-China relations?

The US passed a new law forcing parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok. What does that mean for US-China relations? View on euronews

2024-04-26T13:08:09Z

Paris Hilton's self-tanning product sells out in hours, and more

From Paris Hilton creating a self-tanning product that sells out in hours to alice + olivia donating 10% of sales to survivors of sexual violence, a roundup of newsworthy style happenings.

2024-04-26T22:37:21Z

EU Policy. ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June. View on euronews

2024-04-26T13:41:26Z

Golden tulip named after King Charles will bloom in Britain

The golden yellow 'Tulipa King Charles III' was 'christened' at the world's largest tulip garden in Amsterdam, where it's expected to be a star attraction at the park's annual flower exhibition.

2024-04-26T14:58:22Z

BOSA’s Mquqo on a mission to restore dignity

Building up to the May 29 elections, Build One South Africa (BOSA) Western Cape premier candidate Lumka Mquqo says the party wants to ensure equal opportunities for all in all corners of the province.

2024-04-26T16:06:43Z

Apple boss Tim Cook confirms unveiling event on May 7

Apple CEO Tim Cook has posted a cryptic animated teaser for the event, which he confirmed will be streamed online on May 7.

2024-04-26T16:15:09Z

Can These Guys Revive A Pair Of Salvage Bikes In 48 Hours And Ride Away?

Is it a bad bike idea or a mad bike idea? That all depends on if they pull it off.

2024-04-26T15:49:20Z

Toyota weighs up third Hypercar for WEC

Toyota is evaluating an expansion of its World Endurance Championship assault with a third GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar.

2024-04-26T14:04:51Z

Google invests $75M to teach one million Americans how to use AI

Google is donating $75 million and releasing a course to teach people how to use artificial intelligence tools. One week earlier, the company rolled back protections for contract workers.

2024-04-26T18:30:20Z

Bag charms are BACK - and they're getting the designer treatment

When it comes to handbag trends this summer, it's not the neutral, quiet luxury aesthetic that's making a splash. Instead, designer bags are getting the ultimate Jane Birkin treatment.

2024-04-26T19:21:40Z

Celebrating International Workers' Day: Optimi's commitment to honouring and empowering our employees

Since the landmark South African democratic elections of 1994, Workers' Day has been officially recognised and observed, carrying dual significance. It serves as both a commemoration of the hard-won rights of workers and a reminder of the invaluable role played by trade unions, the Communist Party, and other labour organisations in the struggle for equality.As South Africans we join in celebrating International Workers' Day on 1 May (also known...

2024-04-27T00:02:53Z

WFH ONS staff are refusing to come back to office two days a week

More than 1,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) say they will not be 'forced back' to the office 40% of the week. (Stock Image)

2024-04-26T15:58:31Z

California's EV goal could cost $20 BILLION to meet 2045 demand

The upgrades are due to requiring an additional 25 gigawatts of power, which is equivalent to more than 62 million solar panels. Scientists found Californians will also have to pay the $20 billion bill.

2024-04-26T17:30:12Z

Journalists at Italy’s public broadcaster walk out over right-wing government ‘censorship’ of media

Journalists at Italy’s public broadcaster walk out over right-wing government ‘censorship’ of media - Journalists plan strike after anti-fascist writer dropped from TV show at last minute

2024-04-26T17:00:14Z

REVIEW: Is the Ford Puma worth its price tag?

I had a brief encounter with the new Ford Puma in the wild concrete jungle of Cape Town late last year, and I was left impressed. It drove well and quality was abound. The three-cylinder 1l EcoBoost engine proved to be efficient with a punchy performance. However, its pricing caused some to raise their eyebrows.But new cars currently are just expensive, there’s no way around it.A decline in the new car market is indicative of this. In the...

2024-04-27T00:03:02Z