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Former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen's abrupt March 2025 resignation after an internal probe into “personal conduct” could face fresh scrutiny due to a 2023 lawsuit involving singer Jewel. McMullen, who spent nearly 50 years at Kroger, is a trial witness in the breach-of-contract case over “Wellness Your Way” festivals Jewel co-created with Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor Drinkwater. Plaintiffs allege Kroger ousted them from the profitable partnership and replaced them with a firm linked to an executive's sister, violating ethics rules, costing them $2M in costs and $5M in profits.

Though not a defendant, McMullen has resisted deposition questions about his resignation, calling them “embarrassing” and seeking a protective order. An Ohio judge ordered him to submit a written explanation by Aug. 8, including those involved. If the court denies his request to seal it, plaintiffs could question him at trial (May 2026).

McMullen's exit, which forfeited over $11M in unvested stock, followed the collapse of Kroger's $25B merger with Albertsons. Albertsons also seeks details, arguing his conduct may have conflicted with his duties during merger talks. Kroger maintains the resignation didn't involve finances or employees.

The festivals ran from 2018–2021 with Jewel performing 12 times and speaking on 45 panels. Plaintiffs claim that after profitability, Kroger took control to make it part of McMullen's “legacy.” Kroger and new partner Advantage continued festivals in 2022–2023.

If unsealed, McMullen's written account could shed light on both his departure and Kroger's corporate culture.

Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London is coming off his best NFL season, with 100 catches, 1,271 yards, and nine TDs in 2024. Known for his friendly demeanor off the field, London transforms into a fierce competitor during games, a shift teammates call his “alter ego.” GM Terry Fontenot and HC Raheem Morris praise his intensity, with Morris even being knocked down by London during a training camp drill.

London's stats have improved yearly, and Atlanta exercised his fifth-year option through 2026. At joint practice with the Titans, Fontenot joked about London's “villain arc,” noting his unwavering focus, even in practice.

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III relates, saying he also adopts a different persona—“JB3”—on the field, separating it from his family-oriented self. Bates finished 2024 ranked No. 4 in forced fumbles and No. 10 in interceptions, embracing leadership for younger players.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich emphasizes that great players must flip a mental switch to deliver the aggression and physicality football demands. With London and Bates leading the way, the Falcons hope to break their playoff drought, last reaching the postseason in 2017. They face the Titans in a preseason game Friday.

Broward County prosecutors have dropped charges against Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, who was arrested in July for misdemeanor battery and domestic violence. The arrest followed a report from Fort Lauderdale police about an alleged incident near the city's airport a week earlier.

The assistant state attorney cited several reasons for not prosecuting, including the delayed report, absence of video evidence, no independent witnesses, and conflicting injury evidence. While the victim had photos of injuries, other videos from the same period showed no visible harm, and the injuries could align with either party's account.

Judkins, 21, remains the only unsigned NFL draft pick and may still face league discipline under the personal conduct policy. Drafted 36th overall after rushing for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns at Ohio State, he was expected to compete for the Browns' lead running back role following Nick Chubb's move to the Houston Texans. The team also drafted Dylan Sampson in the fourth round.

Pham Ngoc Phuong Dung, a top student from Luong Van Chanh High School for the Gifted in Dak Lak, has earned a full ASEAN scholarship to study computer science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. The award covers tuition, a S$5,800 living allowance, and S$3,000 housing per semester.

Dung ranked second in Dak Lak's 2025 national high school graduation exam with 28.5/30 points. Passionate about math from a young age, she won multiple provincial math prizes and a silver medal at the national Fermat Math Olympiad. She scored 7.0 IELTS, 1510 SAT (with a perfect 800 in math), and maintained a GPA above 9.5.

Applying to NTU independently in December 2024, she passed a video Q&A round and a rapid-fire scholarship interview with three professors. Teachers describe her as logical, diligent, and collaborative, with strong leadership and empathy.

Now in Singapore, Dung aims to excel academically and build a strong foundation for her future career.

Bali, recently voted “Asia's most beautiful island” by DestinAsian magazine, welcomed over four million foreign tourists from January to July 2025, up from 3.89 million in the same period last year. Domestic visitors reached five million. Officials expect foreign arrivals to surpass last year's 6.4 million total.

To address misconduct amid the tourism boom, Governor Wayan Koster launched an immigration patrol task force. Between January and July 24, Ngurah Rai Immigration Office deported 148 foreigners, with 66 cases involving visa overstays.

Famed for its cultural heritage, including traditional dances, rituals, and ancient temples, Bali continues to draw global travelers.