STOP drinking Coca-Cola now
also all the Brits are confused
Hey guys,
A mysterious glowing spiral lit up the UK sky, leaving people baffled. No, it's not a sci-fi movie; this actually happened. Was it a UFO? A secret military experiment? Or just another case of the internet jumping to conclusions? We’ve got the full story.
Plus, other news you need to know today, because the world doesn’t stop spinning (even if mysterious spirals appear in the sky).
So, let’s dive in…
📌 Why is Coca-Cola getting recalled?
If you recently grabbed a 12-pack of Coca-Cola in Illinois or Wisconsin, you might want to check the label before cracking one open.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, has recalled over 10,000 cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste after reports of plastic contamination.
The affected cans have a date code 'SEP2925MDA' and time stamps between 11:00 and 12:53, so if that sounds familiar, it’s time to double-check.
The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, meaning while the risk of serious harm is low, ingesting sharp objects (yes, even tiny plastic bits) could still cause cuts or internal injuries.
No confirmed cases of harm have been reported yet, but experts warn that swallowing foreign objects can lead to medical complications.If you have an affected pack, the FDA advises not to drink it. Instead, return it to the store for a refund or safely dispose of it.
📌 What happened in UK?
A large glowing spiral seen in the UK sky on Monday night sparked speculation of an alien encounter.
Many observers were initially puzzled by the sight. Steven Hall from Suffolk described it as a “huge Catherine wheel” in the sky, while Dave from Bristol first thought it was an aircraft.
However, experts have confirmed that the phenomenon was caused by a SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The spiral, visible for several minutes across Britain and Europe, was a result of the Falcon 9 rocket’s fuel dump in the upper atmosphere. As the fuel dispersed, it created a swirling cloud that reflected sunlight, giving it an unusual glowing appearance.
The Met Office explained that the frozen exhaust plume from the rocket spun in the atmosphere, causing the spiral effect. Lord Dover from the University of Hertfordshire noted that such sightings are becoming more common globally but remain rare in the UK.
📌 Donald Trump launches a stablecoin
His project, World Liberty Financial, has launched a new stablecoin called USD1, pegged to the U.S. dollar. It’s live on Ethereum and Binance but isn’t tradable yet—so watch out for scams.
The big question: Why would Trump dive into stablecoins? Simple, big money.
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC rake in billions by backing their tokens with U.S. Treasury bills, pocketing the interest.
Trump’s crypto team, including his sons and real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, seems to want a piece of the action.
World Liberty Financial, announced last August, is still a mystery. It claims to be a DeFi hub but hasn’t launched its platform yet. What it has done, though, is raise $550 million in token sales for its cryptocurrency, WLFI.
Critics warn this could open doors for influence peddling, especially with figures like Justin Sun (who’s facing SEC charges) investing heavily.
📌 Lastly, let’s dig into Russia's controversial scheme for pregnant schoolgirls
Russia is taking drastic, and controversial measures to combat its declining birth rate. In the Oryol region, pregnant schoolgirls as young as 16 will now qualify for a one-time cash payment of 100,000 rubles (around £914) to encourage childbirth.
With no minimum age requirement, critics argue this effectively incentivizes teenage pregnancy.
The initiative, led by Putin-loyalist governor Andrey Klychkov, has been met with fierce backlash.
Russian parliamentarians and media figures have slammed the policy as "nonsense" and "absurd." A once-discouraging TV show, Pregnant at 16, has even been rebranded as Mama at 16 to showcase the "beauty of motherhood."
Russia's birth rate has hit a historic low, with only 599,600 children born in the first half of 2024. Population decline has accelerated, largely due to war casualties.
While similar cash-for-babies schemes exist in other regions, they typically target women aged 18–23.
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