BNPL grows in Poland: BIK identifies four customer types using buy-now-pay-later
Poland's Credit Information Bureau (BIK) has identified four distinct types of customers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, with surprising migrations between groups despite apparent stability in overall attitudes. BNPL is rapidly driving growth in Polish e-commerce and reshaping consumer financial behaviour. The analysis shows how deferred payment models are redefining online shopping habits in Poland.
Starz is developing a TV series based on Lauren Palphreyman's romantic fantasy book series "The Wolf King." The story follows a princess named Aurora who is kidnapped by a werewolf and finds herself in a deadly love triangle amid a war between humankind and her own kind. No cast or premiere date has been announced yet.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for the World Cup group stage match, leaving the team without one of its key players. Ghana is simultaneously fighting for a favorable seeding in the knockout rounds. Whether Partey can feature in the knockout stage depends on where Ghana finish in the group and where those matches are held.
Apple officially raised prices on Mac and iPad products to pass higher memory costs onto consumers, triggering the stock's worst single session in more than a year. The price hikes mark the company's first official move to respond to increased component costs. Analysts believe Apple can weather the pressure due to strong brand loyalty and a diversified business model.
Russian war veteran Aleksandr Lunin posted a video on Instagram on June 25th threatening that soldiers will "turn their weapons against the Kremlin" if President Putin fails to address problems in the military, including torture and violence. The NEXTA media outlet assessed that Lunin's words indicate a growing rebellion within Russia's armed forces. The threat is the latest sign of deepening discontent among Russian troops.
Small cap stocks are on pace to record their best first half of the year since 1991, signaling a strong rally for smaller companies. TD Cowen and Bank of America have both released their top small cap picks for investors looking to capitalize on the trend. Analysts see continued upside potential in this asset class.
Throughout World War II, Polish intelligence operated with two overriding goals: defeating Nazi Germany and regaining Polish independence. Polish agents made significant contributions to the Allied war effort, believing victory would restore Poland's place among free nations. The outcome proved far more bitter than anticipated, as Poland did not regain true sovereignty after the war.
Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) has ordered the recall of a batch of popular biscuits sold at Biedronka stores after high concentrations of acrylamide — a substance classified as carcinogenic — were detected. Consumers are urged not to eat the affected batch and to check GIS communications for details on the specific product.
Clementine Dream by The 7 Virtues opens with clementine and blackcurrant notes, transitions to spring magnolia, and settles into a soft vanilla base. The fragrance is light and citrusy, designed to evoke a carefree Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. It has become a favourite among French women living by the sea.
Pure chlorine is actually odorless, so a strong "chlorine" smell in a pool signals that the chemical is reacting with organic contaminants like sweat, urine, and other substances introduced by swimmers. The stronger the smell, the more contaminated the water. A properly maintained pool has little to no odor.
FIFA has appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the Egypt vs Iran match in the final round of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Egyptian media reacted warmly to the decision, praising Marciniak's class and international experience. The Polish referee is widely regarded as one of the world's top officials.
DC Studios' upcoming "Supergirl" film is tracking toward a soft box-office debut, falling short of the studio's hopes to repeat the success of last year's "Superman." That film had powered a box-office turnaround for Warner Bros. and revitalized the DC franchise. The weak projections for "Supergirl" represent a reality check for the ongoing DC reboot effort.
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction in the coastal city of Catia La Mar and the state of La Guaira. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid the rubble. The full extent of casualties has not yet been confirmed, according to Bloomberg.
Patronus AI, a startup founded by former Meta AI researchers, has raised $50 million to build "digital worlds" that stress-test AI agents for reliability and safety. The company is experiencing near-insatiable demand for its agent testing tools, according to its investors. The funding will help scale the platform as businesses increasingly deploy autonomous AI systems.
Palantir Technologies shares have fallen more than 30% since the start of June, hitting a new 52-week low — the stock's worst monthly performance in years. The selloff comes despite a broader AI sector boom, suggesting investors have specific concerns about Palantir's valuation or outlook that diverge from general market optimism around artificial intelligence.
NASA has selected Rocket Lab to launch two science missions: PolSIR, which will study high-altitude ice clouds in tropical and subtropical regions, and TSIS-2, which measures total and spectral solar irradiance. Rocket Lab's Electron rockets will carry PolSIR's two 16U CubeSats on separate flights no earlier than June 2027 from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. Both contracts fall under NASA's VADR program, which has a maximum total value of $300 million.
NASA has selected Rocket Lab to provide the launch service for both the agency’s PolSIR (Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer) and Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 (TSIS-2) missions. The two selections are part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to award fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity launch service task orders during VADR’s 10-year ordering period, with a maximum total contract value of $300 million. The PoISIR mission will help provide a better understanding of ice clouds that form at high altitudes throughout tropical and subtropical regions. Rocket Lab will launch PolSIR aboard two of its dedicated Electron rockets no earlier than June 2027 from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. Consisting of two small satellites, both of PoISIR’s 16U CubeSats have a scientific instrument designed to measure a specific spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which will determine how the amount of ice in tropical clouds rises and falls during the day, as well as how the ice changes connect to larger storms. The instruments also will help determine how ice clouds affect sunlight and heat radiation throughout the day. The pair of CubeSats will fly in orbits separated by several hours to observe the pattern of cloud ice content changes over a day. This information will help researchers make more accurate weather predictions. The PolSIR mission’s principal investigator is Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Science operations will be conducted by the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The two spacecraft are being built by Blue Canyon Technologies. The TSIS-2 mission will measure the Sun’s energy input to Earth. The spacecraft will provide critical data for understanding our planet’s ocean currents, seasons, and weather. The mission will continue NASA’s work to study and protect our home planet by providing insights that can only be gathered from space. Rocket Lab will launch TSIS-2 aboard an Electron rocket in early 2027 from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia. The satellite measures Earth’s solar energy input, both the total irradiance, which is the Sun’s overall brightness at the top of Earth’s atmosphere, and the spectral irradiance, or how that energy is distributed across ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelengths. The satellite’s two instruments, the Total Irradiance Monitor and the Spectral Irradiance Monitor, are similar to those used for TSIS-1. Together, they cover a wavelength range that includes 96% of the energy in the solar spectrum. While TSIS‑1 works from the International Space Station, TSIS‑2 will operate from a free‑flying spacecraft. Managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, TSIS-2 includes instruments provided by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and the spacecraft is provided by General Atomics – Electromagnetic Systems. NASA’s Launch Services Program, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, manages the VADR contract. Learn more about VADR online: https://www.nasa.gov/vadr-venture-class-acquisition-of-dedicated-and-rideshare-launch-services
A new clinical trial has found that omega-3 fatty acid supplements have no effect on memory or cognitive function in older adults at risk of Alzheimer's disease. The results challenge the widespread belief in omega-3's brain-protective benefits. Researchers did point to other approaches that may more effectively protect brain health, though the supplements showed no measurable benefit.
The iconic Clarks Wallabee, long considered a streetwear classic, has received a trekking-inspired redesign. The shoe is known as one of those silhouettes that designers rarely touch, making the outdoor makeover a surprising move. The article does not name the specific collaboration or collection behind the redesign.
World darts champion Luke Littler has admitted he came close to walking away from the sport due to hostile crowds at tournaments. The 18-year-old believes some fans boo him because they have grown tired of watching him win repeatedly. Littler said the situation is far from pleasant but he has chosen to continue his career.
New Canadian border policies and a longstanding agreement with the United States are effectively closing the northern route for Syrians and Haitians facing deportation from the U.S. Asylum seekers now face far greater legal obstacles when attempting to cross into Canada. For many deportees, this eliminates a key refuge option on the continent.
In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, characters and specialists are scattered across the map, offering players special rewards or the option to hire them as companions. A complete guide lists all hidden locations to help players find and interact with these characters efficiently.
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