Eight passengers and crew had a harrowing experience when a Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing on New York's East River, causing wing damage. According to BBC reporting, all eight occupants—passengers and crew—were quickly evacuated to safety after the July 6 incident at a Manhattan seaplane terminal. Two people sustained minor injuries but declined hospital treatment.

The FAA confirmed the pilot executed a hard landing—an unusually forceful touchdown—which broke a wing support strut. The aircraft was not under control tower supervision at the time of the incident. Local media reported the seaplane was arriving from The Hamptons, a well-known New York vacation destination, bound for the Manhattan seaplane base when it struck a wave during water contact, causing the aircraft to tilt and nearly capsize.

New York Fire Department officials reported the seaplane remained upright in the water before being towed to shore. The FAA is conducting a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause.

This marks the second seaplane accident in New York within less than a month. On June 13, another small seaplane was struck by waves while attempting to take off from the East River near Queens, though the pilot and passengers were safely assisted by authorities. The FAA is conducting thorough inspections to identify the underlying causes of these recent incidents.

David Beckham, the legendary English midfielder, posted a message congratulating the Three Lions on successfully advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England, playing with 10 men, narrowly defeated co-host Mexico 3-2 and secured passage to the quarterfinals, where they will face Norway next.

Following the match, Beckham shared an Instagram story with praise for the younger generation of English players, stating: "This is the kind of performance that truly deserves applause. There's no other way to win a game like this except by playing exactly like this. Absolutely brilliant."

The 51-year-old former player also briefly commended the team's coach Thomas Tuchel, saying: "The coach did an amazing job."

England has advanced to the quarterfinals and will take on Norway on July 12 at 4:00 AM.

FOOTBALL: FIFA has cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts’ showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged yesterday (July 5), igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament.

Popular singer Kala has revealed his life since stepping back from performing to focus on family and personal pursuits. In a recent video, he shares how he now harvests and sells bamboo shoots at local markets. "We're harvesting bamboo shoots by the sackful to sell," he explained. "I love eating bamboo shoots but can't keep up with the supply, so I thought I'd sell them at the local weekend market instead."

After filling his sacks with freshly cut shoots, Kala set up a stall at the market, priced at 20 baht per piece. He said, "After quitting singing, life is actually very comfortable. Life doesn't need to be complicated." The bamboo shoots sold out quickly, with customers leaving comments praising their freshness and tenderness, asking him to bring more.

While some recognize the simplicity he's found, fans continue to visit his market stall expressing their hope that he'll return to performing music someday.

ILLIMNT, a global entertainment company, officially launched with Thai artist TEN (Chitpol Leechaiyprokul) as co-founder and first artist under the label. Unlike traditional artist management, ILLIMNT aims to be a creative hub connecting music, culture, visual art, and fashion while producing original content and collaborating with world-class brands.

The company is dedicated to supporting artists by presenting their authenticity and unique identities to worldwide audiences, prioritizing artists' true selves and unconventional creative thinking as core values. This approach aims to deliver new experiences that audiences can access and participate in more deeply.

ILLIMNT launches with global artist and co-founder TEN, who will undertake activities across South Korea, China, the United States, and other countries worldwide. TEN will represent ILLIMNT as a solo artist, bringing world-class performance skills, musical depth, and a distinctive image. He previously gained recognition as a member of K-pop groups NCT, WayV, and SuperM.

As co-founder, TEN stated that ILLIMNT believes that "even what seems impossible can happen through the power of creativity." He expressed hope that ILLIMNT would empower artists to trust themselves while exploring new creative possibilities, creating work that connects people globally, inspires, and transcends language and cultural barriers.

Looking ahead, ILLIMNT plans to adopt an artist-centric management model with global networks to drive projects impacting not only music but the broader cultural landscape.

About TEN: TEN (Chitpol Leechaiyprokul) is a Thai artist and member of WayV, NCT, and SuperM, achieving global recognition. He is preparing diverse projects for worldwide markets throughout the year, including South Korea, Thailand, China, and the United States, covering music releases, live performances, creative content, and collaborations with leading brands.

TEN's discography includes mini-albums TEN and STUNNER, plus the Japanese mini-album Humanity. His title track STUNNER received strong reception, winning 'Top Song of 2025, Thailand' as Spotify Thailand's most-streamed song, and winning awards on Music Bank, The Show, and Inkigayo Hot Stage. TEN also won the Best Choice Award at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards. His music has accumulated over 460 million streams with over 35 million music video views, while collaborative works with other groups have surpassed 620 million streams and over 617 chart entries.

Beyond music, TEN has established himself in global fashion, currently serving as Global Brand Ambassador for Saint Laurent.

During a Senate session on July 6, 2025, to consider a bill on budget reallocation approved by the House, Senator Suphachok Salagkij, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, presented concerns about transferring 9.64 billion baht from investment budgets to central reserves for emergency and necessary spending. While acknowledging the rationale, the committee worried that diverting investment funds would reduce infrastructure development spending and harm national competitiveness.

The committee proposed compensating affected projects in the next fiscal year and implementing stricter fiscal control measures. A key concern involves government agencies rushing spending to prevent budget cuts. The government announced fund returns before April but set the actual data cutoff date for June 2, creating pressure for accelerated spending. From May 31 to June 5—just five days—agency spending increased by 3.15%, significantly higher than the typical 6%-7% monthly rate, reflecting rushed debt commitments and payments to avoid fund clawbacks. Though procedurally correct, such rushed projects risk compromising work quality, contractor performance, and investment value.

Senator Suphachok emphasized that central budget allocations lack transparency, as approval decisions rest solely with the executive branch. While enabling quick crisis response, this creates risks of improper spending that are difficult to audit. The committee stressed that all projects requesting such funds must specify clear metrics and outcomes for parliamentary and public oversight. The committee called for systematic budget planning aligned with national financial capacity and ensuring spending directly addresses target populations, without repeating wasteful government spending.