US credit card debt rose to $1.26tn between April and June, nearing last year's $1.28tn record, as high inflation forces many households to rely on credit for essentials like groceries.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote after Republican opposition and intense debate over DOJ policies.
Prolonged hot and dry weather in Central and Eastern Europe has led to power shortages, impacting industry. Hungary's Paks nuclear plant operates at 10% capacity, Romania's navy demolishes a rocky outcrop to aid the Cernavoda plant, and Serbia's hydroelectric output is severely reduced.
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LG has agreed to disable McAfee pop-up ads from its monitor app following user complaints and pressure from Microsoft. The "LG Monitor App Installer" was silently added to Windows 11 PCs via Windows Update, then pushed unwanted ads.
A proposed early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, paused by Andy Burnham after victim outcry, faces warnings of chaos from probation officers. The Prime Minister ordered a review to minimize public risk, as prisons near capacity.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners, including serious offenders, after an outcry from crime victims and warnings from probation officers. An urgent review will assess risks before any releases proceed.
Mayor James D. Stewart's attempt to rename Irondale, Alabama's "I Love Irondale Day" festival to "AI Love Irondale Day" sparked backlash from residents concerned about data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption, despite the mayor clarifying it was a "play on words."
Chinese internet users and animal lovers are outraged by a video showing minors killing a stray dog and her puppies in Jieyang. Despite censorship and authorities citing the boys' age, the incident has sparked offline protests and calls for animal cruelty laws, even reaching international billboards.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reviewing plans for the early release of thousands of serious offenders, including killers and rapists, following outrage from PC Andrew Harper's family. The move, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, faces warnings from reform groups about potential criminal justice system collapse.
The EU's return regulation is nearing adoption, allowing offshore migration processing hubs despite human rights concerns. Countries like Austria, Denmark, and Germany are poised to establish these centers, raising alarms due to past failures in Australia, Israel, and the US. Critics urge strict human rights safeguards before implementation.
A 38-foot Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, nicknamed "Gus," sold for a record $50.1 million at auction, drawing sharp criticism from paleontologists. Scientists are concerned that private ownership removes scientifically significant specimens from public research and display, highlighting a debate between commercial interests and academic access.
현대자동차가 TCR 월드투어 포르투갈 라운드에서 시즌 세 번째 우승을 차지했다. 노버트 미첼리즈가 두 번째 결승 레이스에서 1위를 기록하며 팀 종합 2위 유지에 기여했다.
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla sparked an international controversy with a racist tweet targeting Kylian Mbappé after France's World Cup elimination. Her remarks led to widespread condemnation from political leaders and football federations, with France announcing legal action.
Une proposition de loi instaurant une présomption d'usage légitime des armes par les forces de l'ordre suscite une vive opposition d'ONG et de députés, qualifiée de "permis de tuer". Une pétition a recueilli plus de 240 000 signatures.
FIFA controversially suspended US star Folarin Balogun's red card ban, allowing him to play against Belgium, following a personal phone call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, drawing strong criticism from UEFA and Belgian officials.
Luverne, Minnesota, a small town, has unveiled a 65-foot-tall Uncle Sam-style nutcracker, drawing international visitors and boosting the local economy. The statue, inspired by a local nutcracker collection, is believed to be the world's tallest and is set to receive an official name on July 18.
현대차는 '더 뉴 엘란트라 N TCR'이 프랑스 폴 리카르 서킷에서 열린 TCR 월드투어 3라운드에서 우승했다고 6일 밝혔다. 이번 우승은 시즌 두 번째이며, 미켈 아즈코나 선수가 1위를 차지했다.
An AI-generated anti-drug video by the Correctional Services Department, featuring a K-pop band praising narcotics, has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, sparking international ridicule and memes.
Two 15-year-old boys, previously spared custody for raping two girls, have been sentenced to four years' detention after the court of appeal ruled their original sentences "unduly lenient". The convictions stemmed from separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January last year.
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale ordered a halt to a US-run Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia after contempt of court, citing opposition and fears of threatening the country's health system amid deadly protests.
A NEET-UG 2026 candidate from Nagpur, initially assigned an exam center in Abu Dhabi, had his center revised to Nagpur by the NTA after widespread concern and media attention. The NTA stated the change was made via the candidate's login, a claim disputed by the family.
Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
