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As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that Eskom is able to meet the obligations set by the National Treasury as part of the R256-billion debt-relief package while still allowing the entity to invest in new generation capacity. In a briefing called to mark the fact that, as of October 13, loadshedding had not been implemented for more than 200 days, Ramokgopa expressed support for the State-owned... Читать дальше...

A Pizza Hut Bomb Scare

Splice Today 

I was 16 and working at a Pizza Hut on a Friday night when the phone rang. I was busy making pizzas, but was also the closest person to the phone so I picked up and said, “Pizza Hut of Benton, how may I help you?”

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Israel is killing us. But Hamas is exploiting our deaths

Haaretz.com 

I wish for the release of the Israeli hostages to the same extent that I wish for my own liberation. I call on the world to relate to us just as it relates to them, as hostages, and save us from both the brutality of the Israeli occupation and from our Hamas kidnappers

In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan's ports

CBC 

China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday, simulating the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, officials said.

Strictly Come Dancing Star Wynne Evans 'Heartbroken' Over Fall-Out From 'Stupid Joke'

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

Katya Jones and Wynne Evans performing on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Wynne Evans has voiced upset after an incident in the latest live show sparked a media furore.

During Saturday night’s live show, the opera singer, DJ and star of Go Compare’s long-running ad campaign was spotted moving his hand across dance partner Katya Jones’ middle, to which she responded by pushing it away.

Later in the show, some viewers also picked up on a supposedly frosty moment between the pair. Читать дальше...

Daily mortgage rates for Oct. 14, 2024: Average rates open the week higher after positive inflation data

AOL.com 

Average mortgage rates open the week higher as of Monday, October 14, 2024, after the release of last week's economic reports that showed inflation cooling to its lowest level since February 2021, though with moderate concern around elevated food costs. When considered alongside September's positive jobs report, the two consumer and producer price readings put a quarter-point cut on the table for the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting in November. While the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates, lenders keep a close eye on the Fed rate... Читать дальше...