1Businesskoreajoongangdaily.com
McDonald's Korea pulls corn cheese croquette burger after stone complaints
McDonald's Korea has withdrawn its popular corn cheese croquette burger from all stores due to complaints from customers who found small stones in the product. The Chungju Corn Cheese Croquette Burger had sold over 1 million units within two weeks of its launch and was scheduled to remain on sale until Aug. 12. McDonald's Korea is working with farms and suppliers that provided the raw ingredients to investigate the cause of the issue. There is currently no possibility of resuming sales of the burger.
2Worldau.headtopics.com
Alan Jones to Face Trial on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges After Two-Year Investigation
Former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones is set to stand trial on 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching against six men, spanning incidents from 2003 to 2020. The trial involves over 70 witnesses and allegations of unwanted touching in both private and public settings. Jones, who denies the charges, was arrested in 2024 following a police investigation into claims involving professional and platonic relationships. The Crown will argue that Jones acted on his sexual interest in younger men and had a tendency to touch them in a professional or social context. The alleged crimes occurred in private spaces at Jones' residences and workplaces, and public venues at fundraising events and a restaurant. Jones maintains his innocence.
3Financesg.finance.yahoo.com
Why US stock bubbles keep bursting without derailing the wider market
The US stock market has repeatedly experienced the collapse of speculative investment themes without causing a broader downturn, but rising debt-financed spending on artificial intelligence could pose a more serious threat. The latest memory-chip boom inflated and reversed within four months, erasing trillions in market value and contributing to the failure of a hedge fund. However, the S&P 500 remains only 1.6% below its record and the equal-weighted version of the index reached a new high last week. Similar cycles have occurred across industries such as 3D printing, Chinese equities, clean energy, cannabis, space ventures and cryptocurrency-related stocks. The market's ability to absorb past speculative collapses does not guarantee a larger, debt-funded AI downturn. An estimated $7 trillion could be spent on data centres over the next four years, potentially creating significant capital misallocation if AI productivity gains fail to justify the investment.
4Weatherlokmattimes.com
Three of family killed in landslide triggered by heavy rain in K'taka's Shivamogga
Three members of a family, including a three-year-old child, were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. in Indira Nagar of Thirthahalli after continuous heavy rainfall in the Malnad region triggered a hill collapse. The deceased were identified as Mallikarjuna (30), Nagaveni (27), and their three-legged son Santhosh. Another labourer, Hanumantha, was rescued and is receiving treatment at Jayachamarajendra Hospital in Thirthhalli. The rescue operation took several hours to retrieve the bodies of the three victims. Following a landslide on the railway track between Yedakumari and Shrivagilu stations, train services have been cancelled between Mangaluru and Yeshwantpur.
5Environmentjamaica-gleaner.com
‘None of this is normal’
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has been growing since 2011, dumping an increasing amount of seaweed along coastlines in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. This year marks the first time scientists have observed sargassar growing in large quantities in areas such as the Caribbean, Gulf of Florida, without being swept into these areas by ocean currents. The algae usually reproduces asexually as it travels from Western Africa, but this year began reproducing earlier than usual. Experts attribute the increase to agricultural runoff, warming waters, changes in wind, current and rain. Mexico plans to invest US$115 million to tackle the algae, which poses an environmental and economic threat. The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons of sargassesum will reach its Caribbean coastline on worst days.
6Worldorigin-pre-prod.hindustantimes.com
Gold, code and the rupee: Inside the quiet war over how the world will pay
The article discusses the process of diversification in global money, driven by geopolitics and enabled by technology. Since Bretton Woods in 1944, the US dollar has been the world's default money, providing countries with access to the $28-trillion Treasury market, open markets, and habit of using dollars. The yield on America's 10-year Treasury note closed at 4.69% as the Israel-Iran war pushed oil up. Gold traded near $4,000 an ounce, $650 dearer than a year ago, and the rupee sat near 96.5 to the dollar, two months after a record low of 96.84. The author suggests that the dollar system is an instrument of coercion, which drives others to build exits. The article also notes that India hopes to be a key player in this new world. The most ambitious exit project is the Project Project in code, which links state-issued digital currencies to China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
7Environmentnewswav.com
Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?
Solar car parks could reduce electricity bills by €32,00 a year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar power has been described as a "shining star" of Europe's clean energy transition, helping to offset the soaring costs of oil and gas amid the war on Iran. However, not all countries are on board, with France approving legislation in 2022 to require all existing and new car parks with space for at least 80 vehicles to be covered by solar panels. In Germany, new car park mandates vary depending on the number of parking spaces provided. The UK government has called on evidence to understand the potential of solar in car parks.
8Entertainmentpedestrian.tv
Members Of The Sopranos Cast Share Tributes For Vincent Pastore, Who Has Died Aged 80
Vincent Pastore, known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, passed away at the age of 80 on August 1 (US time). His fellow co-stars, Michael Imperioli and Dominic Chianese, have shared heartfelt tributes, recalling fond memories they shared with him. The cause of Pastore's death is currently unknown, but it is believed to be from natural causes. Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, her husband and his granddaughter.
9Healthscotsman.com
Top cop: 'Violence against women must become as taboo as drink driving'
The UK's top police officer, Michael Oswald, has called for discussions about the impact of violence against women and girls on society, comparing it to the impact it has on society. He emphasised the need for discussion about the rise in crimes committed against women, pointing out that legislation introduced to tackle domestic abuse aims to strengthen confidence in the system and ensure police, prosecutors, and courts have the powers they need to bring perpetrators to justice. Oswald also highlighted the need to make violence against girls and girls more socially acceptable.
10Businessajupress.com
Insurance Industry Faces Rising Policy Cancellations Amid Economic Challenges
The life insurance industry is seeing increasing policy cancellations due to economic slowdown and reduced consumer spending, leading to more contract terminations. This has raised concerns about the sector's growth potential due to structural factors such as low birth rates and an aging population. Policy cancellation payouts from 22 life insurance companies reached 5.9197 trillion won in May, a 79.7% increase from 3.2947 trillion won the previous year. Since January, policy cancellation payout has exceeded 5 trillion won each month through May. The increase in policy cancellation is attributed to changes in consumer financial management and worsening living conditions. Additionally, high inflation and economic slowdown have increased households' need for cash. The number of new contracts for life insurers in the first half of the year was 4,112,902, a 12.9% decrease from 4,719,407 the previous period.
11Sportsdawn.com
Bell cruises to 800m gold at Commonwealth Games
Georgia Hunter Bell of England won the 800m Commonwealth gold at the Glasgow Games, her first ever Commonwealth Games gold and first outdoor gold medal. The victory came in the absence of Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson who chose to skip the Commonwealths in favour of the European championships in Birmingham. Other notable performances included South Africa's Sinesipho Dambile who broke the 20-second barrier to win 200m gold over Nigeria's Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike and Jamaican Christopher Taylor. Other winners included Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands for women's 200m and Lindon Victor of Grenada for the decathlon, matching English legend Daley Thompson's record three consecutive Commonwealth golds. Australia also secured three golds on track cycling. The tiny Pacific Ocean island of Tuvalu secured their first Commonwealth medal in bizarre circumstances.
12Worldhcntimes.com
Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered American forces to halt new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the five-month-old war. The deal would include the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Israel has agreed to join the effort to complete the agreement. The announcement comes a day after Trump suggested the U.S was close to resuming military strikes to bring Tehran to the negotiating table. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with the leaders' discussion. The State Department issued new security alerts on Saturday urging U.K. citizens in the region to prepare for possible flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and other travel disruptions.
