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South Africa clinched the one-day international series against Australia after winning the second ODI, with Temba Bavuma and David Miller both scoring centuries. Australia's middle order struggled once again, compounding concerns about the batting line-up's fragility. The result gives South Africa an unassailable lead in the series and raises fresh questions about Australia's form heading into future fixtures.

Physicists at a particle collider report a surprising result from experiments on primordial matter, the hot dense state thought to have filled the early universe. The finding, covered by Scientific American, is drawing attention from researchers and science enthusiasts, though details of what exactly was observed and its implications remain limited in the initial reports.

Colorado has endured record-smashing heat this year, and the question being raised is whether such extreme temperatures will become the state's new normal as the climate changes. The discussion reflects growing concern that this summer's unprecedented heat may be less an anomaly than a preview of future conditions for the region under continued global warming.

New research suggests icy moons can retain their subsurface oceans even after catastrophic impacts that break the moon apart. The finding implies that oceans on bodies like Europa or Enceladus could survive violent events, expanding the range of conditions under which habitable environments might persist in the outer solar system.

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the popular Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear', one of the world's most-watched children's cartoons, produced by Moscow-based Animaccord. The move is part of Ukraine's broader effort to cut cultural and economic ties with Russia amid the ongoing war. Observers note the sanctions target a show with a huge international audience, raising questions about the reach of such measures.

Butch Vig, drummer of Garbage and the producer behind some of the 1990s' defining alternative rock albums, has spoken about his time working with the Smashing Pumpkins, saying frontman Billy Corgan "had a vision" for the band. Vig's comments, made in an interview with Wisconsin's Capital Times, revisit the era when he helped shape the sound of grunge and alt-rock landmarks.

Novo Nordisk has received approval in Singapore for Wegovy as the first treatment for MASH, a liver disease involving fibrosis. It marks a new indication for the weight-loss drug beyond obesity and diabetes. Attention centres on how semaglutide could expand into treating fatty liver disease globally.

A surfer in California was slammed onto rocks by a wave powered by hurricane swells, before being rescued in a daring effort by a celebrity publicist. Details of the incident, including the surfer's condition and the exact location, have not been confirmed. The dramatic rescue footage has drawn attention to the dangers of surfing during hurricane-generated surf along the California coast.

A robotics entertainment team, bqThanh & Ốc, says it has upgraded the strength of what it calls the strongest robot arm by one level, then used it to smash objects in a demonstration. The stunt is drawing a large audience, with engagement topping half a million, as viewers react to the power of the upgraded arm and the destructive tests shown.

The Tower of Zeldaga is a free retro-style game that mashes up The Legend of Zelda with the classic arcade title The Tower of Druaga. Players take on a quest to rescue Ganondorf from an evil blonde queen. The release is being shared among gaming communities as a curious fan-made crossover.

Swedish rapper Yung Lean, teaming with Gener8ion, remade the mesmerizing 'Storm' video for the MTV Video Music Awards, where he smashed the Moon Person statuette during the performance. The striking, dramatic staging is drawing attention to the artist's theatrical VMAs moment.

A short clip breaking down the 'por tres' smash, a padel shot hit out of the back of the court for a clean winner, has drawn attention among padel fans. The item mixes technique tips with Spanish hashtags asking viewers their opinion on a sentencing, tagged with topics of crime, corruption and Spain, making the focus of the conversation somewhat tangled between sport and true-crime commentary.

A transport news roundup is covering several stories: fears of delays to the Fathom project, cutbacks affecting the Chevrolet Bolt, and a caravan crash stunt on Top Gear. The programme ties together electric vehicle industry setbacks with motoring entertainment, prompting discussion among EV and car enthusiasts about the state of the electric vehicle market.

A Solar Smash gameplay video is drawing large audiences, showing the in-game planet Adranos being attacked with nuclear missile powers and teasing what happens next. Solar Smash, a planet-destruction simulation game, remains popular for its satisfying destruction effects, and clips of nuclear strikes against the Adranos planet are circulating widely among players.

A satirical cartoon tagged 'TheVampiress' is circulating online, playing on themes of vampires, the Apple brand and religion. The piece, shared under the handle KätToon, draws a hissing reaction and uses vampire imagery to mock the intersection of big tech and religious devotion. It has drawn modest but amused engagement so far.

Footage is circulating of the Queen Mary 2, Cunard's transatlantic cruise liner, being struck by enormous North Atlantic swells estimated at around 40 feet. The video shows walls of water slamming against the ship's bow during a crossing, drawing reactions from ocean and sailing enthusiasts impressed by the raw power of the sea and the liner's ability to withstand it.

A little-known hedge fund has taken a $30 million office space in New York, setting a record for the city's commercial rents. The deal underscores how elite financial firms continue to pay top dollar for prime Manhattan space despite ongoing questions about the future of office demand.

A little-known hedge fund has agreed to a lease that sets a new record for office rent in New York City, according to the Financial Times. The deal underscores how top-performing investment firms are still willing to pay premium prices for prime Manhattan space, even as many companies across the US shrink their office footprints and vacancy rates remain elevated.

Scientists working at a particle accelerator report a surprising result from experiments on primordial matter, the hot, dense state thought to have filled the early universe. The finding, covered by Scientific American, is drawing attention among physics and science enthusiasts, who are sharing the article and debating what the unexpected result could mean for our understanding of matter's origins.

Transport Evolved's weekly news roundup, episode TEN 601, covers three transport stories: concerns that Fathom, the high-speed sea travel venture, could face delays; production cutbacks affecting the Chevrolet Bolt electric car; and a caravan crash stunt involving Top Gear. The episode bundles the items into a single roundup aimed at electric-vehicle and transport enthusiasts.

The China Smash, the last major of the World Table Tennis circuit season, takes place in Beijing, with the main draw running from 4 to 11 October. The event brings the world's top paddlers to the Chinese capital, and previews are focusing on which leading players will compete and how fans can follow the action. As a major on the WTT calendar, it carries significant ranking points ahead of the close of the season.