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Hello, everyone! Welcome to the ‘Just a Moment News’ podcast. I’m your host, Erika, and today is September 21, 2024. Let’s dive into some of today’s intriguing news stories.

First up, there’s a bit of controversy surrounding Shoprite’s Checkers Sixty60 delivery service. Allegations have surfaced about favoring foreign workers, not paying employee benefits, and inadequately vetting delivery drivers. Democratic Alliance MP Michael Bagraim has voiced concerns that these drivers, classified as “independent contractors,” might actually qualify as employees under South African law due to their working conditions and low wages. There are also issues with proper licensing, particularly among foreign nationals, with critics pointing out safety and legal concerns.

Moving on, a heartwarming story from KwaZulu-Natal where a local mother has won the one hundred and seven million Rand Powerball jackpot. She plans to quit her job, as this jackpot equals one hundred years of her current salary. Her future plans include traveling the world, providing a quality education for her children, and donating to charities focused on the elderly and children.

In energy news, Microsoft has struck a deal to purchase power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, which is set to reopen in 2028 after receiving one point six billion dollars in upgrades. This deal is part of a broader push towards carbon-free electricity to support Microsoft’s expanding data centers.

In a rather unusual tech development, a YouTube creator named “ChromaLock” has demonstrated how to modify a Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator to access the internet and use OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This modification could potentially enable cheating during tests, as it allows users to send problems to ChatGPT and receive answers directly on the calculator.

Turning our attention to environmental concerns, scientists investigating Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier have reported accelerated melting, which could lead to a catastrophic rise in global sea levels. This glacier, often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier,” could raise sea levels by over ten feet if it collapses.

Lastly, in the world of cinema, director Danny Boyle has shot his latest film, 28 Years Later, entirely on iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones. This film continues the narrative of his earlier zombie movies and showcases innovative filming techniques using smartphones.

That’s all for today’s news roundup. Thank you for tuning in to ‘Just a Moment News’. I’m Erika, wishing you a well-informed day. Stay curious and see you next time!

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