American convenience-store chain; owned by Seven-Eleven Japan and Seven & I Holdings
A growing class-action suit accuses major gas retailers of using Kalibrate's AI pricing to coordinate higher gas prices across more than 1,700 California stations. The suit cites six-cent average increases, up to 30 cents in dense Kalibrate usage areas, and potential billions in annual driver costs.
Prediction markets have seen a surge in notional volume in June as FIFA World Cup excitement sustains trading on Kalshi, Polymarket, and Rothera. International platforms report sustained high open interest and volumes, while regulators monitor market integrity amid heightened activity.
Independent reports Aldi and Lidl are launching affordable ice cream makers on July 16, priced at £69.99, undercutting Ninja’s premium model. Aldi’s Ambiano uses “smoothify” technology; Lidl’s SilverCrest Freezy offers seven presets. Both are limited Specialbuys, with stock likely to vanish quickly. Competitors and other budget options are highlighted in IndyBest reviews.
Co-ordinated arson and bombing attacks have struck Thailand’s deep south, damaging government offices, transport links and a 7-Eleven. Authorities report multiple sites across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, with security forces imposing an overnight curfew as the BRN is widely believed to be behind the violence. The government is pursuing peace talks amid ongoing violence.