## Tiny US fire department using 1980s gear surprised by $500,000 donation

Authored by theguardian.com

Sam Sloan, a resident of Calhoun, Missouri, donated the lump sum to the struggling department, KMBC first reported.

“I’m making a donation to the fire department.

“It’s half a million dollars and a half a million dollars is a pretty good donation.”.

The Calhoun fire department, which serves the town’s 500 residents, has long struggled with a small budget.

Due to financial constraints, the volunteer department has been using gear from the 1980s.

The department is forced to regularly repair older fire trucks, with at least three trucks no longer working.

The Calhoun fire department plans to pass on their old equipment to other rural fire departments that are struggling, KMBC reported. »

### France vs. 'Shrinkflation': Starting July 1, All 'Shrinked' Products Must Be Labelled For Consumers

Authored by ibtimes.co.uk

Because of this, France has recently taken a significant step in the battle against 'shrinkflation' by mandating that all products subject to downsizing must be labelled accordingly starting July 1.

According to a report, this legislation addresses the subtle reduction in product sizes while maintaining or even increasing prices, a practice often unnoticed by consumers.

Encouraging manufacturers to uphold ethical standards and commit to transparent practices benefits consumers and businesses in the long run. »

### Thai Official Suspended After Husband Catches Her In Bed With Adopted Monk Son

Authored by ibtimes.co.uk

A scandal of epic proportions has rocked not only Thai social media but the country's political scene when one of its stateswomen was caught by her husband in bed with their adopted son, a monk, no less.

The revelation has sent shockwaves through Thai society, with many grappling to comprehend the situation's complexity and gravity.

The rest of the scene played out according to the video, with the husband shouting, "Are you two very happy?". »

### GTA VI To Release In Fall 2025, Confirms Take-Two

Authored by twistedvoxel.com

Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that Rockstar Games’ next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA VI, is set for release in Fall 2025.

In its fourth quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 report, Strauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two, stated that GTA VI is set for release in Fall 2025.

The company’s outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI. »

### Hades 2's creative director says, 'We expect to be in early access at least through the end of this year'

Authored by pcgamer.com

"Melinoë's upbringing is very different from that of Zagreus, as she's trained extensively as a witch, sorceress, necromancer, and assassin," Greg Kasavin, creative director on Hades 2, explains.

In developing our first-ever sequel, we had to think carefully about what we felt truly defined a Hades game.

We expect to be in early access at least through the end of this year.". »

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