While you were sleeping: 4 April 2016

Panama Papers reveal rotten global core, Tesla cars sell like hotcakes, and Windies triumph at T20.

4 Apr

“Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure – they can be turned into wisdom.”

– Cat Cora

Story of the Day

The Unholy Trinity: Zuma, Mbete and Mantashe add insult to injury
It is not often that the president makes a special address to the nation. On 5 December 2013, President Jacob Zuma stood in the press room at the Union Buildings and he told us our beloved Nelson Mandela had passed on. On Friday night, Zuma was at the same podium to play us for fools. Later that night, the ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe commended Zuma for treating the nation like idiots. On Sunday, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete insulted our collective intelligence and waved off the Constitutional Court as if it was her advisory committee. These same three people will dictate the ANC’s response to the judgment. So instead of shame, remorse and corrective action, there will be continued disrespect. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.

While you were sleeping

Panama Papers expose massive offshore fraud
A massive leak of data has exposed the world's wealthiest. Over 2.4 terabytes of data indicate how the rich and the famous, from Clive Khulubuse Zuma to Jackie Chan, hid away trillions of dollars. Although very little sanction is likely for the Zuma involved, Iceland's president, for example, will face a no-confidence vote this week based on his hoarding of treasure during the financial crisis.
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Tesla Model S orders skyrocket
Three days after orders opened for Elon Musk's new electric vehicle, and demand is already exceeding planned supply. Despite being available only late next year, 276,000 pre-orders worldwide for the Tesla Model S streamed in. At $35,000 for a car that will allow you kiss fossil fuels goodbye, it's easy to understand why.
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Nagorno-Karabakh skirmishes persist
Despite a negotiated ceasefire in place, ongoing fighting has been reported in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani and Armenian forces clashed on Sunday, with both sides attempting to solidify territory before any significant ceasefire can take place.
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West Indies claw win in T20 World Championship
The West Indies have defied global expectations and won the T20 World Cup. Carlos Brathwaite carried his team to victory over England, scoring 19 runs off the final over. Cooler heads amid widespread adversity prevailed, it seems.
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In Numbers

9,000

The dollar price of a domesticated fox. It took breeders just 35 years to completely tame the furry critters.

Facts of the Day

In 1964 today the Beatles occupied the top five positions in the Billboard hot 100 charts.

Fact of the day: The day after Robin Williams' suicide, the United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline fielded more calls than ever before.

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