Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia's siege of Pokrovsk tightens

Renita Francois has filed a lawsuit against Bath & Body Works and Premier Candle Corporation, alleging she suffered severe burns from an exploding candle shortly after lighting it at her Long Island home in January 2023. The suit claims negligence and product defects, while both companies deny wrongdoing, asserting the explosion resulted from improper use. Want More Context? 🔎

Four people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, when a lone gunman entered a high-rise building around 6:30 PM ET on Monday. Among the deceased is NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was on security duty at the time; the identities of the other three victims have not yet been released. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump has spotlighted stablecoins, which facilitate retail payments while central banks explore improving cross-border wholesale payments, currently hindered by slow correspondent banking systems. Projects like mBridge and Project Agorá aim to leverage new technologies to enhance payment efficiency and reduce reliance on Western systems, impacting geopolitical dynamics. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli army detained at least 30 Palestinians during military raids across the occupied West Bank, part of a broader pattern of systematic collective punishment, according to prisoners' affairs groups. Since the onset of Israel’s conflict on October 7, 2023, over 18,000 Palestinians have been detained, while more than 1,009 have been killed and 7,000 injured in the West Bank amid ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎

Parts of the U.S. are experiencing a severe heatwave, with over 18 million people under extreme heat warnings, especially in Florida, where temperatures reached 100°F. Hospitals are preparing for heat-related injuries as conditions may worsen, leading to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be fatal without intervention. Want More Context? 🔎

Col. James McKay, commander of the 33 Canadian Brigade Group, has resigned amid a scandal involving a controversial Facebook group called the Blue Hackle Mafia, where soldiers posted inappropriate content and hateful remarks. The Canadian Army, led by Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, is investigating the group's activities, which have raised significant concerns about military culture and accountability. Want More Context? 🔎