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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

🌞 36% of Americans to Incur Debt for Summer Travel

36% of Americans plan to incur debt for summer travel, mainly using credit cards or loans, raising financial concerns. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly inclined to finance vacations for memorable experiences, prompting experts to recommend budgeting and saving in advance to mitigate long-term financial impact. 

🚫 Judge delays noncompete ban for select employers

A federal judge, Ada Brown, has temporarily halted a ban on noncompete agreements for select employers, scheduled for September 4. The delay, prompted by legal challenges from Ryan LLC and the US Chamber of Commerce, precedes a final decision expected by August 30, 2024, on the ban's broader implementation. Judge Brown stated, "The Court intends to rule on the ultimate merits of this action on or before August 30, 2024.”

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WORLD

🪖 Hezbollah Fires 200+ Rockets into Israel After Commander's Death

Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets into Israel, targeting military bases, after the killing of its senior commander, Mohammad Naameh Nasser. The attack, one of the largest in the conflict, led to Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine vowed continued retaliation, stating, "The enemy sometimes acknowledges these hits and sometimes does not, but it is certain that there have been many casualties."

🎉 Labour Party Triumphs in UK Election Landslide

The UK's opposition Labour Party has secured a decisive parliamentary majority, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Labour leader Keir Starmer will become the next Prime Minister after the outgoing PM Rishi Sunak conceded defeat. Starmer declared, "We did it. Change begins now." Labour's win marks its second-largest majority since Tony Blair's 1997 victory.

🚨 France to Deploy 30,000 Police for Election Runoff Security

France will deploy 30,000 police after Sunday's election runoff due to violence fears. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced that 5,000 officers will be stationed in Paris to prevent unrest from radical groups. Recent attacks on government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot and RN candidate Marie Dauchy have heightened concerns. Thevenot stated, "Violence is never the answer." 

SCIENCE & TECH

🔍 Leak Confirms Apple's 'Home Accessory' Project

Apple is developing a new home accessory, as revealed by code found by MacRumors on Apple's backend. This device, identified as "HomeAccessory17,1," may feature the upcoming A18 chip and run a variant of tvOS and hints at the introduction of "homeOS" and updated Apple TV models expected in 2024.

🤖 WhatsApp to Launch Personalized AI Avatars

WhatsApp is developing a personalized AI avatar generator using Meta's Llama model, allowing users to create custom avatars. Users can provide photos and text prompts to generate images of themselves in various settings, like forests or outer space. The feature, found in WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.24.14.7, will be optional and can be enabled in settings. 

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

⚽️ Messi Leads Argentina to Shootout Victory Over Ecuador in Copa América

Argentina bails out Messi in a thrilling Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador. Despite Messi missing a crucial penalty, his teammates secured a 4-2 victory in the shootout after a 1-1 draw. Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Gonzalo Montiel, and Nicolás Otamendi scored, with goalkeeper Dibu Martínez making key saves. Coach Lionel Scaloni remarked, "The team feels blind confidence in their goalkeeper."

🎬 'Inside Out 2' Hits $1 Billion Worldwide, First Since 'Barbie'

Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has surpassed $1.014 billion in global box office earnings, cementing its status as the top-grossing film of 2024. Known for its imaginative portrayal of emotions within a young girl's mind, this milestone makes it the first animated feature since Warner Bros.' "Barbie" to achieve such financial success. 

OTHER NEWS

🦈 Shark Bites Man Severely During Fourth of July on South Padre Island 

A man was severely bitten by a shark during Fourth of July celebrations on South Padre Island on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 11 a.m., and the man received immediate treatment at the beach by fire and police departments before being taken to a hospital. The South Padre Island Beach Patrol is now patrolling the shoreline with drones.

🌡️ Intensifying Historic Heat Wave Grips West Coast, No Relief in Sight

 A historic heat wave is intensifying along the West Coast, with no relief expected for days. The extreme heat is affecting California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona, with temperatures reaching into the 100s and even 120s. Officials are opening cooling centers and warning residents to stay hydrated. Wildfire risks are high, and multiple records could be broken.

👋 Biden reaffirms refusal to step aside: "I'm not going anywhere."

United States President Joe Biden has firmly rejected calls to step aside amid concerns over his fitness for re-election, asserting, "I'm not going anywhere.” He faced mounting pressure following a stumbling debate performance against Republican challenger Donald Trump, prompting several Democrats to publicly urge him to withdraw. Despite criticism, Biden remains resolute about continuing his campaign, insisting his debate missteps were just "a bad night."

THIS DAY THAT YEAR

On July 5th, 1946, the first bikini, created by French engineer Louis Réard, debuted in Paris. Named after the Bikini Atoll, where the world's first peacetime atomic weapons test had recently occurred, the swimsuit made a splash in fashion history.

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