Private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December, less than expected, ADP says

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking $700 million contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, which includes extraordinary perks such as private jets, 16 personal staff, and a significant ownership stake in the club. This deal, touted as the largest in sports history, allows Ronaldo to retain more earnings due to Saudi Arabia's lack of income tax, setting a new precedent for athlete compensation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Cristiano Ronaldo's groundbreaking $700...

Thailand’s top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an ethics investigation related to a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. She accepted the ruling after being accused of constitutional violations concerning comments about a deadly May border clash that led to protests in Bangkok. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Thailand's top court has put Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on hold while they check if she did something wrong...

An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, has died from injuries sustained in a Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, prompting prosecutors to upgrade an attempted murder charge to murder against Mohamed Soliman, who allegedly targeted a march advocating for the release of Israeli hostages. Soliman, who reportedly harbored anti-Zionist sentiments, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 15. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An 82-year-old woman...

Ryland Headley, now 92, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court for the 1967 rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, closing the UK's longest cold case after 58 years. His arrest and conviction were made possible by a billion-to-one DNA match from items worn by Dunne, leading to a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A 92-year-old man named Ryland Headley was found guilty of...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Some cyclists voiced concerns on the first day of a ban that prohibits them from riding on pedestrian-only lanes, saying the new rule was unfair.Most of the 15 cyclists and pedestrians interviewed by CNA on Tuesday (Jul 1) said they were unaware of the penalties being enforced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) – where first-time offenders face a fine of up to S$2,000 (about US$1,575) or...

The Trump administration has approved a $510 million arms deal to Israel, including over 7,000 guidance kits for Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM). Additionally, a separate $295 million deal for Caterpillar D9 bulldozers was confirmed, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to Israel's security and self-defense capabilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The U.S. government has decided to give Israel a lot of special tools and bombs to help keep it safe. Want More Context?...