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Hello, and welcome to ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m Erika, and today is August 2nd, 2024. Let’s dive into some of today’s notable news stories.

First up, we have Tatjana Smith, a celebrated South African swimmer, who concluded her Olympic career with a silver medal in the two hundred-meter breaststroke at the Paris Games. Despite finishing second to American swimmer Kate Douglass, Smith expressed satisfaction with her performance, embracing the silver as a testament to her efforts. This event capped a remarkable Olympic campaign for Smith, who had earlier won gold in the one hundred-meter breaststroke. Known for her competitive spirit and gracious demeanor, Smith’s achievements have solidified her status as South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. She announced her retirement after the race, expressing contentment with her journey in swimming and eagerness to explore new opportunities.

Next, we have news about a significant educational development. Kanton, a real estate development firm, has announced plans for a new campus for Akademia, a private Afrikaans university backed by Solidarity, in Pretoria. The project, valued at three billion Rand, is set to accommodate five thousand undergraduate and one thousand five hundred postgraduate students. The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by January 1, 2028, with the initial groundwork beginning in mid-2027.

Moving on, South Africans need to be cautious as there’s an increasing number of fraudulent e-commerce websites. These scams often involve fake websites that mimic legitimate e-commerce platforms, aiming to obtain victims’ credit or debit card information. Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director of Nclose, advises consumers to exercise caution, especially when deals seem too good to be true.

In tech news, Google is upgrading Google Lens in desktop Chrome with AI capabilities, creating a feature similar to Circle to Search. This update aims to streamline searches by eliminating the need to open new tabs or perform separate searches. Additionally, Google is introducing an AI-powered tool in Chrome that allows users to query their search history, enhancing user experience with AI-driven search capabilities and more intuitive browsing tools.

In the world of mathematics, recent developments in prime number theory have generated significant excitement. James Maynard from the University of Oxford and Larry Guth from MIT have made substantial progress in understanding the Riemann Hypothesis, offering crucial insights into prime number distribution. Additionally, researchers from City University of Hong Kong and North Carolina State University have proposed a novel method for predicting prime numbers, potentially transforming traditional views of their unpredictability.

Lastly, scientists have revealed new details about the life and death of the “screaming woman” mummy, discovered in 1935 near Luxor. Recent CT scans and advanced imaging techniques have shown she was a forty-eight-year-old woman at the time of her death, approximately three thousand five hundred years ago. The study published in Frontiers in Medicine proposed that her open mouth might be a cadaveric spasm, indicating a violent death.

That wraps up today’s news stories on ‘Just a Moment News.’ Thank you for tuning in. I’m Erika, wishing you a great day ahead. Remember, stay curious and informed!

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