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Good day, everyone! This is Erika from Just a Moment News, bringing you the latest headlines for September 4th, 2023.

First up, we have President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing allegations that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia aboard the Lady R. An investigation panel found no evidence to support these claims. Instead, the ship delivered equipment to the SA National Defence Force as per a 2018 contract. Ramaphosa emphasized that the allegations were unfounded and that the panel’s recommendations will be acted upon to improve efficiency.

Moving on, torrential rains caused by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary have stranded 73,000 attendees at the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The festival was closed to vehicles, and attendees were told to shelter in place. Reports of a death related to the rain event are under investigation. Despite the challenges, some festival-goers remain optimistic, while health experts warn of potential spread of infectious diseases.

In tennis news, three American male players—Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton—have advanced to the US Open quarterfinals. This marks the first time since 2005 that two Black American men have reached this stage. The rise of these players signifies a resurgence in American men’s tennis, countering years of underachievement.

Next, a gender reveal party in Mexico turned tragic when a stunt plane involved in the celebration crashed in front of oblivious partygoers. The pilot died in the crash, and the incident has reignited the debate surrounding gender reveals. This is not the first time a gender reveal has gone horribly wrong, with previous incidents causing deadly wildfires and other accidents.

Lastly, scientists at the University of Sydney have achieved a groundbreaking feat using a quantum computer. They were able to slow down and directly observe a critical process in chemical reactions by a factor of 100 billion times. This breakthrough has significant implications for fields such as material science, drug design, and solar energy harvesting.

That’s all for today’s headlines. Stay tuned for more news updates. This is Erika from Just a Moment News, signing off.

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