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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US auto sales set to rise in August on Labor Day weekend surge, report shows

New vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to rise by over 4% in August, aided by the Labor Day weekend, resulting in expected sales of 1,437,954 units. Despite this, sales on a seasonally adjusted annualised rate basis are likely to remain flat. Rising discounts and falling transaction prices are contributing factors, while the industry faces challenges from reduced leasing activity three years ago.

Business Standard 

Reliance to commission first solar giga-factory this year: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, plans to commission its first solar giga-factory this year as part of a pivot towards green energy, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. The solar giga factory will include the manufacturing of PV modules, cells, wafers and ingots, polysilicon, and glass at a single location. The modules convert sunlight into electricity. Addressing the annual shareholders meeting, he said the first train of 20GW solar PV (photovoltaic) manufacturing... Читать дальше...

The Herald 

Police urged to adopt shoot-to-kill approach on cattle rustlers

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau FARMERS in Mashonaland West have pleaded with police to adopt a shoot-to-kill approach when dealing with cattle rustlers amid the rise in cases of livestock theft in the province. Recently 21 herd of cattle were stolen at a farm in Trelawney, Banket, and nine were slaughtered and deboned within an […]

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 

Macron Heads To Serbia With Focus On Warplanes Deal, EU Integration, And AI

French President Emmanuel Macron starts a landmark visit to Serbia on August 29 during which he is expected to tackle Belgrade's progress toward integration in the European Union, the sale of French Rafale war aircraft to Belgrade, and cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.

Engineeringnews.co.za 

CoJ wants unified forum to address illegal mining scourge

The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has called for the establishment of a unified forum to address illegal mining, emphasising the need for a CoJ illegal mining policy or bylaws. EISD representative Cleopatra Mputle highlighted on August 29 that, while regional forums existed, a singular illegal mining forum involving both internal and external stakeholders, including provincial and national departments as well as business leaders, was essential.

Malawi Voice.com 

MCCCI calls for agriculture-driven economic growth

By Lisa Lamya Blantyre, August 29, Mana: Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) President, Dr. Wisely Phiri has said Malawi has all the resources that could help boost the agriculture sector and foster the countrys economy. Phiri made the remarks during his speech at the opening of the 20th National Agriculture Fair […]

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France24.com (en) 

First medals up for grabs as Paralympics gets underway

Medals are up for grabs in track cycling, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo as the action begins on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics, which opened in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony ahead of 11 days of competition. The action also begins in sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, badminton, archery, goalball -- a form of football for the visually impaired -- and boccia, a version of bowls.

TheTakeout.com 

How To Get Rid Of Seeds In A Watermelon

Watermelon seeds are pretty much the only downside of eating the tasty fruit, but fortunately, there's a way to remove them that's easier than you might think.

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

FAA grounds SpaceX after fiery landing of uncrewed launch: It may impact Starliner, Polaris Dawn - USA TODAY

  1. FAA grounds SpaceX after fiery landing of uncrewed launch: It may impact Starliner, Polaris Dawn  USA TODAY
  2. Polaris faces delays after failure of a SpaceX booster on a separate mission  The Washington Post
  3. FAA pauses Falcon 9 launches to investigate failed booster landing  SpaceNews
  4. FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 after first-stage booster incident  Yahoo! Voices

France24.com (en) 

Fresh faces key to Carsley's 'stamp' on new-look England

Carsley has been appointed on a temporary basis for Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month. Gareth Southgate stepped down in July after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain. Chelsea winger Madueke, Lille midfielder Gomes and Nottingham Forest's Gibbs-White were all part of the England under-21 side that Carsley led to European Championship glory in 2023. Newcastle full-back Livramento is included after his club team-mate Kieran Trippier announced his... Читать дальше...