Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

Los Angeles County Juvenile Detention SettlementLos Angeles County has agreed to pay $2.7 million to a teenager who was attacked in 2023 during orchestrated "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where probation officers allegedly facilitated the violence. A state grand jury has charged 30 correctional officers for their involvement in allowing nearly 70 fights, leading to concerns about a culture of abuse within the department. Following the incident, corrective measures are being implemented, but...

Syria's foreign ministry has not confirmed reports of rockets fired from Syria toward Israel, while the IDF responded with airstrikes against Syrian regime weapons in Southern Syria. The new Syrian government, attempting to distance itself from the previous Assad regime's alliance with Iran and Hezbollah, seeks to stabilize the region but faces Israeli demands for demilitarization and ongoing airstrikes. Syria condemned Israeli actions as violations of sovereignty and called for international support to restore security...

This article discusses a report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) highlighting a decline in "faith" in markets, reflecting broader confusion within the UK government regarding the efficacy of free markets. Politicians struggle to determine whether the issue lies in the actual performance of free markets or in their ability to convince voters of their effectiveness, resulting in inconsistent policies from both Labour and Conservative parties. The article emphasizes the need for clear...

During the federal trial of Sean Combs, significant testimony focused on his March 2016 assault on Casandra Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel, where security footage was shown to jurors. Hotel security supervisor Eddy Garcia revealed he was paid $100,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement to suppress the video, admitting he felt pressured and nervous about the NDA. The courtroom experienced a disruption when a woman shouted in defense of Diddy, leading to her removal, while...

Meghan Markle celebrated her daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday by sharing a heartfelt message and a new black and white photo of them together on Instagram. She expressed gratitude for the joy Lilibet brings to their lives and thanked everyone for their birthday wishes. Recently, Meghan also shared a video of herself and Lilibet beekeeping, showcasing Lilibet's excitement and revealing her voice for the first time during a jam-making session, further delighting royal fans. Full Article

Wellington tech contractor Drew Broadley unexpectedly incurred a bill of $15,760 in May while using Google BigQuery, a data management and analysis tool within the Google Cloud Platform. He expressed concern about managing his family's bills due to this financial surprise, despite believing his query—meant to retrieve timestamps for a client's Google Analytics activity—was carefully constrained. This incident highlights the potential risks and costs associated with cloud-based data services. Full Article