Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed concerns about the country's real estate market, comparing it to Japan's 1990s property crash, as he plans tax revisions. Economists, however, largely downplay immediate bubble burst risks, citing tight lending and regional price variations, while acknowledging some shared financial characteristics with Japan.
A couple's First AC coupe on the Nandigram Express was transformed into a 'honeymoon suite' with decorations, leading to the suspension of the on-duty TTE and an inquiry by South Central Railway. The decorator faces charges under the Railway Act.
A video showing an Indian Railways First AC cabin decorated as a 'honeymoon suite' at Jalna railway station on July 6 went viral, leading to the suspension of a Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) and an official inquiry. An event styling service decorated the cabin for a couple.
Premier League clubs lost £948mn in 2024/25, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, despite record revenues of £6.8bn. Deloitte attributes the losses to increased transfer spending and a lack of one-off sale profits, with net debt rising to £3.6bn. Lower leagues face even greater financial strain.
Bachelorette parties are shifting from multi-day destination getaways to shorter, more cost-effective one-night events. This trend reflects a desire to push back against escalating wedding costs and time commitments, returning to the simpler 'girls' night out' format of the 1990s.
Ecuadorian, Senegalese, and Brazilian diaspora communities across New York City gathered in local restaurants and cafes to passionately support their national football teams during the World Cup. These gatherings provided a sense of home, community, and a temporary escape from political and social challenges faced in their home countries and due to US immigration policies.
England’s Ben Stokes delivered pace and leadership while Ben Duckett struck a century as the series ended in dramatic fashion; New Zealand’s Tom Latham led a successful run-chase and several Kiwi batsmen contributed strong performances in a tightly contested series.
NASA is canceling four key elements of its Artemis Program, including an upper stage for the SLS rocket and a lunar gateway habitation module, citing substantial cost increases and delays. The projects ballooned from $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion, with delivery dates pushed back up to seven years.
Australia has refused to release internal documents concerning a US$200 million trust fund for Tuvalu, a Pacific nation vulnerable to climate change. The documents, requested via Freedom of Information laws, were withheld citing potential diplomatic damage, despite the fund being invested in fossil fuel industries.
Doctors in Shenzhen, China, removed two 10cm live sparganum worms from a woman's arm after a year-long lump growth. The parasite likely entered her body through contaminated food prepared on a shared chopping board.
The US government disclosed 3,611 AI use cases, a 70% increase since the Biden administration. Concerns are raised over AI's role in sensitive government functions, lack of transparency, and potential for misuse, despite potential benefits.
The "Dhurandhar" franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, has grossed over Rs 3,000 crore globally. Producer Jyoti Deshpande discussed navigating budget overruns, expanding the story into two parts, and using a risk-sharing model with the lead actor and director.
Graduates feel exploited as "cash cows" to fund pensions due to student loan changes, MPs heard. Critics compare the "sneaky" alterations to loan terms to mis-selling scandals, with interest rates increasing debt beyond original amounts.
Louisiana has passed a law banning outdoor balloon releases starting August 1. While environmental groups praise the move to protect wildlife and infrastructure, community activists argue it restricts meaningful ways to express grief and bring people together.
More than 52,000 people responded to a Commons Treasury committee inquiry into student loans, with most plan 2 borrowers saying interest rates and repayment terms were unreasonable. MPs said the scale of frustration and upset among graduates was significant.
The NHS is spending record sums on private firms to analyze diagnostic scans due to understaffing and a shortage of radiologists. Spending has doubled in five years to £241m, raising concerns about quality and long-term sustainability.
A review of the HS2 rail line is expected to attribute its failures partly to a focus on maximum speeds and political pressure. The report, by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, will likely echo previous findings about "original sins" like changing priorities and ballooning costs, and suggests lowering top speeds to save money.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, initially estimated at $1.8m by President Trump, now costs $13.1m. A no-bid contract to a Trump-preferred vendor, citing emergency exemptions, sparked a lawsuit alleging historical landmark protection laws were ignored.
Right-back has unique skill but there is more to his game as he targets European football and an Italy call-upThere is only one place to start with Brentford’s Michael Kayode: his unique baby gender reveal at an empty Gtech Community Stadium in February. The 21-year-old walked towards the West Stand, the frame of the goal covered in balloons, and after wiping the ball with a towel, it was time for his trademark long throw, though on this occasion only from the edge of the D. After the ball rippled the net, pink smoke confirmed his partner, Eleonora, is expecting a girl.Given Kayode launched the ball 65.4 metres last September – further than any other player in the Premier League since Opta began recording such data in 2019-20 – it is hard not to think he was underselling himself. “I didn’t want to miss,” he says, breaking into laughter, “so I just kept it easy.” Family, friends, a videographer and photographer, plus the couple’s pomeranian, Kiri, were the only ones present. “It was a really special moment and celebrating like this was unbelievable … I just have to say thanks to Brentford for giving me use of the stadium.” Continue reading...
There was a moment early in the second half when Morgan Gibbs-White, asked to move left from his favoured No 10 position as Nottingham Forest reshaped at half-time in a bid to get back into a game Burnley were winning, mistimed his swivelled shot so badly, with a clear sight of goal, that the ball looped harmlessly behind, like a balloon at a child’s party.“You’re going down with the Burnley,” sang the travelling fans gleefully in the Bridgford Stand, as they treasured the rare lead Zian Flemming had given them in first-half stoppage time. Continue reading...
