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August 2, 2024

Friday Morning Spice

France's €450,000 lobster dinner for King Charles, Demi Moore launches campaign to normalise farting, Major fibre hassle in South Africa, Britney Spears biopic officially in the works, and Project Cobra boosts safety on Cape Town’s mountain trails.

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Tatjana Retires After Paris Heroics: ‘I Want To Be Remembered For Bringing People Joy’ – South African swimmer Tatjana Smith has announced her retirement after winning silver in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the Olympics in Paris. [news24]

Trump’s Net Worth Has Plunged $900 Million Since Harris Entered The Race For The White House – Former President Donald Trump’s social media fortune is shrinking. [cnn]

Project Cobra: Boosting Safety On Cape Town’s Mountain Trails – If you’re a keen hiker, you might have spotted the team in grey camouflage trekking along Table Mountain’s paths. They’re part of a special initiative aimed at making hiking safer and more enjoyable for everyone, whether you a local or visiting. [capetownetc]

Major Fibre Hassle In South Africa – South Africans moving into new homes can encounter numerous issues with activating their fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) line that are outside their control. [mybroadband]

Stop Complaining, Pull Up Your Socks, Says Presidency Amid GNU PR Squabbles – Those complaining about being overshadowed by their counterparts in the government of national unity (GNU) “must pull up their socks”, says Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, who defended “enthusiastic” ministers accused of outshining their counterparts.  [news24]

Me-ow! Kenyan Feline Lovers Fret Over Cat-Tax Plan – Feline lovers in Kenya’s capital have been twitching over the threat of what is perceived as a “cat tax” – and any talk of tax in the East African nation raises the hackles. [bbc]

Lobster Dinner For King Charles Cost France €450,000 – Guests at the star-studded banquet – which included actor Hugh Grant, football manager Arsene Wenger and Rolling Stone Mick Jagger – were treated to a menu of blue lobster and crab followed by Bresse poultry and mushroom gratin. [bbc]

From Swanky Lounges To Spacious Showers: 6 Private Jet Interiors That Are Like Penthouses In The Sky – The bespoke bizliner concepts include fireplaces, “smart fabrics,” and rain showers. The two real cabins also have flashes, but without the bling. [robbreport]

NJ Man Goes Berserk On Flight, Tries To Have Sex With Attendant, Open Plane Door While Shouting ‘I Am Sane!’ – An unhinged New Jersey traveler ate too many weed edibles, then tried to have sex with a flight attendant and open the plane’s door mid-flight — forcing an emergency landing in Utah, according to feds who arrested him. [nypost]

Is A Britney Spears Biopic Officially In The Works?Wicked producer and director duo Marc Platt and Jon M. Chu are reportedly attached to helm the film for Universal. [vanityfair]

Paris 2024 Olympics day seven: athletics, golf, rowing, swimming and more – Two-time gold medallist Andy Murray is on the shortlist for Great Britain’s greatest Olympian of all-time. In Australia, that battle could be being played out in real time during the Paris Games. [guardian]

All This… Over A Blanket?! Aeroplane Rage Leaves Air Canada Flight Cancelled – A video showing an enraged flight attendant shouting at a passenger requesting a blanket is going viral. [capetalk]

Demi Moore Launches New Campaign To Normalise Farting And Reduce The Stigma – Charlie’s Angles actress Demi Moore has teamed up with antacids company Wonderbelly to promote their new picture book ‘An Adult’s Guide To Farts’. [mirror]

 

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