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Hello everyone, and welcome to “Just a Moment News.” I’m your host, Erika, and today is June 6th, 2024. We have some intriguing stories to discuss, so let’s dive right in.

First up, we’re talking about a significant data breach at Discovery Insure, part of South Africa’s Discovery group. Magda Wierzycka, CEO of Sygnia, has been very vocal on social media about her dissatisfaction with how Discovery handled the situation. An impersonator accessed sensitive client information, and despite the breach affecting fewer than twenty clients, Wierzycka is taking steps to cancel all Sygnia policies with Discovery and plans to report the matter to regulators. Discovery has responded by offering support to affected clients, including personal security consultations.

Moving on to aerospace, Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test has finally launched successfully on its third attempt. The spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and is set to dock with the International Space Station. This mission is a critical part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which had previously faced setbacks with Starliner’s launches.

In sports, the T20 World Cup is underway, and we’ve already seen some exciting matches. Australia secured a 39-run victory against Oman, with Marcus Stoinis leading the charge. Meanwhile, Uganda celebrated their first-ever T20 World Cup win by defeating Papua New Guinea by three wickets. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling tournament.

Next, let’s talk about Zando Global, a new competitor to Shein and Temu in South Africa. Launched on April 16, 2024, Zando Global has quickly surpassed growth expectations, providing South African shoppers with a local platform to access international products. This comes as Temu and Shein face criticism for their business practices, but Temu remains popular due to its aggressive pricing.

In the tech world, Wix has introduced a new generative AI feature that allows users to create smartphone apps by simply describing their desired features in plain English. This tool is part of Wix’s strategy to offer custom AI solutions for digital experience creation, though it raises concerns about potential bugs and security issues.

Lastly, a documentary titled “Olympics have Fallen,” which criticizes the International Olympic Committee, has been identified as a deep fake produced by Russian agents. This is part of a broader influence operation aimed at discrediting the IOC ahead of the Paris Olympics. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center has highlighted the need for vigilance against such disinformation campaigns.

That wraps up our news for today. Thank you for joining us at “Just a Moment News.” I’m Erika, and we’ll see you next time for more discussions on the latest news stories. Stay informed and take care!

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