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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Premium sneaker stampede sweeps India off its feet and Adidas is game for it

The trend of premiumisation is gaining momentum in the footwear, watches, and gym apparel market, with consumers seeking quality, exclusivity, and a deeper connection with their brands. Adidas and Myntra have seen a 30-40% increase in premium options on their website, reflecting this trend. India's large population aspiring for better products and a natural consumer behavior of constantly seeking improvement are driving this trend.

En.mehrnews.com 

37,900 Palestinians killed in Israel's war on Gaza

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Gaza's Health Ministry says 37,900 Palestinians have been killed and 87,060 wounded since Israel launched its war on the coastal enclave in October.

Business Standard 

ACs, coolers shoot up India's power usage by 9% to 152.38 bn units in Jun

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9 per cent to 152.38 billion units (BU) in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. In June 2023, the power consumption stood at 140.27 BU, according to official data. The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) also rose to 245.41 GW in June 2024 against 223.29 GW in the year-ago month. The peak power demand was recorded at 224.10 GW in June 2023. Читать дальше...

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 

Prestigious Armenian Film Festival Courts Controversy By Inviting Kevin Spacey

Armenia’s top film festival has sparked controversy by inviting Kevin Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner who has been shunned by Hollywood after facing allegations of sexual abuse. Critics say his invitation sends an inappropriate message, but defenders point out he has been legally exonerated.

Evening Standard 

OPINION - Brat summer, must we really? Fashion's latest trend is just manufactured mayhem

It is, as younger people on the internet keep insisting, the beginning of a long, hot Brat summer. If you were hoping to still hold sway with last year’s “Tomato girl” stylings — Sophia Loren sexy cotton sundress paired with a Jane Birkin basket bag (itself a permutation of the Covid-cottagecore-era), this may be alarming news.

Small Heath Alliance 

Blue light discount (no replies)

Not sure if this has been covered in another thread but I just rang the club and if you email them a copy of your blue light card they will email you a code for the 20% off. Saved me an hour round trip this morning ????