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Hello everyone, welcome to ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m your host, Erika, and today’s date is July 13th, 2024. Let’s dive into today’s news stories.

First up, we have a story about community support in the wake of natural disasters. Engen and Gift of the Givers have teamed up to provide essential aid to the victims of severe storms in the Western Cape. They are distributing food hampers and hygiene packs to those displaced by the recent harsh weather. Olwethu Mdabula, Engen’s CSI Manager, has expressed sympathy for the affected residents, highlighting the ongoing efforts to provide temporary accommodations for at least five hundred households. This partnership, which has been active since 2019, emphasizes a collective responsibility towards recovery and rebuilding.

Moving on to sports, the Springboks and Ireland are gearing up for their second Test match in Durban. After a recent victory at Loftus Versfeld, the Boks are looking to address certain gameplay issues to maintain their top ranking. Ireland, on the other hand, has made several changes to their team due to injuries and is aiming for a significant win to reclaim their No. 1 spot. Both teams are adjusting their strategies and lineups to deliver improved performances in this upcoming match.

In Olympic news, Luxolo Adams is taking legal action after being replaced by Wayde van Niekerk for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Adams, who qualified for the 200m event last year, claims that the selection process by Athletics South Africa was unfair and has affected his mental health. He is seeking urgent legal intervention to ensure transparency and consistency in the selection criteria. This case highlights the complexities and emotional toll of competitive sports at the highest level.

Over in the tech world, OpenAI has revealed a new framework to track its progress towards developing artificial general intelligence, or AGI. They’ve introduced a five-tier system, currently placing their technology at Level 1, with aspirations to advance to higher levels of problem-solving capabilities. This framework is part of OpenAI’s strategy to both internally track progress and attract investments, despite the hypothetical nature of some of the outlined technologies.

In legal news, a New Mexico judge has dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin related to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” This decision ends Baldwin’s legal challenges, allowing him to focus on his career and family. The dismissal follows revelations of new evidence that was not previously considered, highlighting the complexities and challenges of legal proceedings in high-profile cases.

Lastly, we have a potentially historic development in environmental science. Recent data suggests that global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from China, may have peaked. This comes as China has heavily invested in renewable energy sources, potentially decoupling economic growth from environmental impact. If this trend continues, it could mark a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change.

That’s all for today’s episode of ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m Erika, and I hope you found these discussions insightful. Thank you for tuning in, and we’ll see you next time.

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