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Hello, and welcome to “Just a Moment News.” I’m your host, Erika, bringing you today’s headlines on this 11th of September, 2024. Let’s dive into some of the stories making waves today.

First up, in a recent debate on ABC, Kamala Harris took a direct approach in addressing race issues, criticizing Donald Trump’s history of racial divisiveness. She brought up Trump’s past actions, including his response to the Central Park Five and the spread of birther lies about President Obama. It appears Harris is shifting her campaign rhetoric to present Trump’s history with race as a broader issue of division in the country. The debate also saw Harris focusing on undecided moderate and independent voters, a key demographic that could sway the election results.

Next, let’s talk about SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, which has recently made headlines by launching a civilian crew into space, reaching a record altitude of one thousand four hundred kilometers. This mission isn’t just about breaking records; it also includes the first commercial spacewalk, scheduled to occur seven hundred kilometers above Earth. This spacewalk, involving newly designed EVA suits by SpaceX, marks a significant step in commercial space travel.

Moving on to local economic developments, the construction of the two billion Rand Club Med South Africa resort is significantly impacting property sales along Durban’s north coast. With eighty percent of villa sites at Zimbali Lakes Resort already sold through silent bids, it’s clear that investor confidence in the area is high. The project is expected to boost the local economy by providing over one thousand two hundred jobs, highlighting a growing trend in luxury property investments in the region.

In tech news, South Africa is set to receive the iPhone 16 on the same day as major markets like the US, a first for the country. This simultaneous release on the 20th of September is a significant change from previous years, where South Africans faced delays. This move could indicate a shift in Apple’s strategy, viewing South Africa as a more significant market.

Sony has announced the PS5 Pro, which will require users to purchase a separate disc drive to play physical games. This development could signal the end of physical disc drives as we know them, pushing the gaming industry towards an all-digital future. This trend is mirrored by other companies and could redefine how media is consumed and distributed in the gaming sector.

Lastly, ESPN has started using AI, specifically Microsoft AI, to generate recaps for women’s soccer games. While this technology allows human reporters to focus on deeper analysis, it has sparked a debate about the role of AI in journalism and its potential impact on human jobs. Critics argue that AI could eventually replace human journalists, a concern that extends beyond just sports reporting.

That’s all for today’s news roundup here on “Just a Moment News.” I’m Erika, and we hope to have you back again for more news updates. Have a great day!

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