Improved weather has accelerated watermelon harvesting, lowering prices to UAH 5-15/kg. However, prices are still 78% higher than last year.
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and a resolution to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of dialogue. He also called for the release of Israeli hostages.
Pilots and journalists from the Kremlin pool, who arrived in Alaska to cover the meeting between Putin and Trump, were accommodated in a former COVID hospital. Living conditions are limited: sleeping places are separated by curtains, and there is no organized catering.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared in Alaska wearing a sweater with the inscription "USSR". The founder of the Russian brand called it a "compliment", as the Russian Foreign Ministry purchased these models.
Intel shares rose 7% after reports that the Trump administration was discussing acquiring a stake in the company. This is related to plans to revive American chip manufacturing and Intel's Ohio plant.
Jacklyn Bezos, mother of billionaire Jeff Bezos, died at the age of 78 after a long battle with dementia. She was one of Amazon's first investors, investing nearly $250,000 in 1995.
UNN has compiled a selection of five pie recipes that will be a wonderful addition to the festive table for the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Among them: millet pie with cheese, julienne pie, pumpkin pie with cheese, apple pie with maple syrup, and cheese and onion pie.
A Russian government plane landed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage ahead of tomorrow's Putin-Trump summit. The aircraft departed from Moscow and entered US airspace.
The streaming service Netflix presented a trailer for the continuation of the second season of the series "Wednesday". The premiere of the new episodes will take place on September 3.
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the 47th Brigade "Magura", announced his resignation shortly after statements about the ineffective management decisions of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He submitted a resignation report, criticizing the "stupid loss of people" and the command's disregard for the real state of affairs.
Two 14-year-old boys were found dead in a private house in Lviv. Police are investigating the incident as an accident, and examinations have been ordered.
Several sheriff's deputies were wounded while executing arrest warrants in Virginia. The suspect surrendered and is in custody, awaiting charges.
Elvis Presley's widow, Priscilla, rejects a $50 million lawsuit from former partners who accuse her of unplugging her daughter Lisa Marie from life support. She calls these claims baseless, stating that it is an attempt to discredit her through old disputes.
A large-scale Swedish study of 150,000 people showed that ADHD medications reduce the likelihood of suicide attempts, drug abuse, and accidents. This is the most reliable evidence of the long-term positive effects of treatment.
On August 15, anticyclone Julia will ensure dry and sunny weather throughout Ukraine. Air temperature will be +23...+28°C, in Zakarpattia and Crimea up to +30°C.
Ukraine expects an increase in risks and possible provocations during the active phase of joint exercises of Belarus and Russia from September 12 to 16. The spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, stated the absence of strike groups but warned about information escalation.
The head of the Kyiv City State Administration and the former director of the communal enterprise were notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 1. 3 million. The funds were spent on the renovation of a private building that no longer belonged to the community.
James Gunn does not reveal whether Margot Robbie will return as Harley Quinn in future DC projects. However, the director hints at a possible return of Idris Elba as Bloodsport.
President Zelenskyy announced that Donald Trump expressed support for US participation in creating reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. This became known during Zelenskyy's press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the strengthening of common positions of Europe, the USA, and NATO regarding support for Ukraine. They seek a just and lasting peace.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Kyiv is ready to discuss territorial issues with the starting position of the current front line, excluding legal recognition of Russian-occupied territories. He also emphasized the importance of reliable security guarantees for Kyiv, assuring that Donald Trump shares this view.
Balenciaga has released a new Marché Packable Tote Medium bag, which imitates a supermarket bag. The accessory made of polyamide and Dyneema costs over $1000 and can hold up to 10 kg.
Fraudsters on Telegram are spreading fake offers from mobile operators, promising bonuses and free internet. The criminals' goal is to steal personal data and gain access to bank accounts.
Perplexity AI, an AI platform, offered 29 billion euros for Google Chrome browser. This happened amid an antitrust case in the US that could force Google to sell Chrome.
In July, global electric vehicle sales grew by only 21%, the lowest figure since January. The reason was the slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese market, while Europe and other regions showed significant growth.
The head of one of the departments of SCP "Kyivteleservice" has been served with a notice of suspicion of official negligence. This led to an overpayment of over UAH 50 million during the procurement of network equipment.
The British Antarctic Survey has confirmed the identification of the remains of meteorologist Dennis Bell, who died in Antarctica in 1959. The identification was made possible by the DNA of his brother and sister.
The deputy director of the Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) has been notified of suspicion of official negligence. His actions led to losses of UAH 164 million due to the closure of part of the metro's blue line.
Traffic to popular porn sites in the UK has almost halved since the introduction of mandatory age verification. Pornhub and XVideos lost about 47% of visitors, while xHamster lost 39%.
In Odesa, the prosecutor's office ensures free access to the Black Sea and investigates abuses by officials of the municipal enterprise "Odesatransparkservice" and the city council. Some sites have already been cleared of barriers.
