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Retail sales rise more than expected in June
Retail sales rebounded in June, an indication that President Trump's tariffs are not significantly impacting consumer spending habits yet. Headline retail sales rose 0.6% in June, above economists' expectations for a 0.1% increase month on month. By comparison, sales decreased 0.9% in May, according to revised Census Bureau data. Capital Economics North America economist Thomas Ryan wrote in a research note that Thursday's release should "dispel any fears that overall consumer spending is faltering in response to tariffs." The control group in Thursday's release, which excludes several volatile categories and factors into the gross domestic product (GDP) reading for the quarter, rose 0.5%. That compares with a 0.2% increase seen in May. Economists expected a 0.3% increase. June sales, excluding auto and gas, increased 0.6%. Economists had expected a 0.3% rise. In May, sales excluding auto and gas were flat. A 1.8% increase in miscellaneous store retailers and a 1.2% gain in motor vehicle and parts dealer sales led the gains in June. 'Delayed tariff price increases and steady income growth continue to fuel spending despite weak survey data indicating building concerns by households," Nationwide senior economist Ben Ayers wrote in a note to clients. "The strong June for retail sales should support a solid rebound for real GDP growth in the second quarter but weaker activity is still likely over the second half of the year as tariff uncertainty hangs over the outlook.' Also out Thursday morning, data from the Department of Labor showed 221,000 initial jobless claims were filed in the week ending July 12. After picking up in May, weekly filings for unemployment claims are now at their lowest level in three months. Read more: What are jobless claims, and why do they matter? The release comes as investors have held their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts steady despite data earlier this week showing signs of sticky inflation. As of Thursday morning investors were pricing in a 54% chance the central bank cuts interest rates by its September meeting, down from a roughly 70% chance seen just last week, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Josh Schafer is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow him on X @_joshschafer.
Scoop
16-07-2025
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Two Dunedin Club Rugby Players Suspended After Secretly Filming And Posting Intimate Videos Of Student
Two men, both players in a Dunedin club rugby team, are before the courts after secretly filming and posting intimate videos of a woman. Green Island division 2 rugby players Thomas Ryan and Oliver Bugden have pleaded guilty to charges of filming and sharing videos without consent. The club has stood down both players for the remainder of the season. NZR has called the behaviour 'completely unacceptable'. Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. Green Island RFC division 2 player Thomas Ryan, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Court documents revealed he covertly filmed himself and the woman during a sex act during the early hours of 8 June. The pair had met up 'after a few alcoholic drinks' before going back to Ryan's home. He then shared the five-second video to more than 30 people on the Green Island club's social media group chat, with the caption 'up the battlers'. 'Users of the group were able to duplicate or save the video and further distribute it,' the court summary of facts said. The other player, Oliver Bugden, 23, has pleaded guilty to identical charges after court documents showed the woman was later filmed when she was asleep. '[Ryan's] flat mate viewed the defendant's Snapchat video, arrived home and entered the defendant's bedroom with another associate from the rugby team. 'The flat mate, walked to the victim's side of the bed, pulled the covers from her and filmed her naked breast and underwear before posting it on the same team Snapchat group.' The woman, whose identity is suppressed, was alerted to the incident after the partner of one of the group members filmed the Snapchat video and sent it to associates who recognised her. Ryan is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 30 October, with Bugden set to reappear on 11 November. In a social media post, Green Island Rugby Club confirmed both players had been stood down for the rest of the season. 'We want to make it absolutely clear that the behaviour reported is completely unacceptable. Our thoughts are firmly with the victim and their whānau during what is undoubtedly a deeply distressing time.' 'In both cases, we are co-operating fully with the appropriate authorities and will support any process necessary to ensure accountability and care. We acknowledge the disappointment and concern this incident has caused our community.' Before the pair's suspension, the coach of the division 2 team, nicknamed the 'Battlers', Stu Turner said the pair would play in this weekend's semi-final match against Harbour. As reported by the Otago Daily Times, Turner described Ryan as 'a good dude'. 'I think [he's] pretty upset with everything that's going on and [he's] going to be getting punished enough as it is … [stopping him from playing] would just be adding further punishment, I think,' he said. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) community rugby general manager Steve Lancaster said the behaviour of both players was 'completely unacceptable'. 'Everyone deserves respect, safety, and freedom from abuse. In rugby we believe we have an opportunity to take a stance and be part of the solution,' he said. 'We extend our thoughts to those impacted, acknowledging that incidents of this nature can have deeply distressing effects on individuals and whānau alike. 'Our rugby community expects its members to uphold the highest standards of conduct, both on and off the field.' The governing body would be working with the Otago Rugby Football Union and the club to ensure this would not happen again, Lancaster said. Last year, Green Island RFC was awarded NZR's Club of the Year. Where to get help: Sexual Violence NZ Police. Victim Support 0800 842 846. Rape Crisis: 0800 88 33 00. Rape Prevention Education. Empowerment Trust. HELP (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655. Safe to talk: 0800 044 334. Tautoko Tāne Male Survivors Aotearoa. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 022 344 0496. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111. Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
16-07-2025
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Two Dunedin Club Rugby Players Suspended After Secretly Filming And Posting Intimate Videos Of Student
Article – RNZ The Dunedin club players pleaded guilty to charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Two men, both players in a Dunedin club rugby team, are before the courts after secretly filming and posting intimate videos of a woman. Green Island division 2 rugby players Thomas Ryan and Oliver Bugden have pleaded guilty to charges of filming and sharing videos without consent. The club has stood down both players for the remainder of the season. NZR has called the behaviour 'completely unacceptable'. Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. Green Island RFC division 2 player Thomas Ryan, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Court documents revealed he covertly filmed himself and the woman during a sex act during the early hours of 8 June. The pair had met up 'after a few alcoholic drinks' before going back to Ryan's home. He then shared the five-second video to more than 30 people on the Green Island club's social media group chat, with the caption 'up the battlers'. 'Users of the group were able to duplicate or save the video and further distribute it,' the court summary of facts said. The other player, Oliver Bugden, 23, has pleaded guilty to identical charges after court documents showed the woman was later filmed when she was asleep. '[Ryan's] flat mate viewed the defendant's Snapchat video, arrived home and entered the defendant's bedroom with another associate from the rugby team. 'The flat mate, walked to the victim's side of the bed, pulled the covers from her and filmed her naked breast and underwear before posting it on the same team Snapchat group.' The woman, whose identity is suppressed, was alerted to the incident after the partner of one of the group members filmed the Snapchat video and sent it to associates who recognised her. Ryan is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 30 October, with Bugden set to reappear on 11 November. In a social media post, Green Island Rugby Club confirmed both players had been stood down for the rest of the season. 'We want to make it absolutely clear that the behaviour reported is completely unacceptable. Our thoughts are firmly with the victim and their whānau during what is undoubtedly a deeply distressing time.' 'In both cases, we are co-operating fully with the appropriate authorities and will support any process necessary to ensure accountability and care. We acknowledge the disappointment and concern this incident has caused our community.' Before the pair's suspension, the coach of the division 2 team, nicknamed the 'Battlers', Stu Turner said the pair would play in this weekend's semi-final match against Harbour. As reported by the Otago Daily Times, Turner described Ryan as 'a good dude'. 'I think [he's] pretty upset with everything that's going on and [he's] going to be getting punished enough as it is … [stopping him from playing] would just be adding further punishment, I think,' he said. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) community rugby general manager Steve Lancaster said the behaviour of both players was 'completely unacceptable'. 'Everyone deserves respect, safety, and freedom from abuse. In rugby we believe we have an opportunity to take a stance and be part of the solution,' he said. 'We extend our thoughts to those impacted, acknowledging that incidents of this nature can have deeply distressing effects on individuals and whānau alike. 'Our rugby community expects its members to uphold the highest standards of conduct, both on and off the field.' The governing body would be working with the Otago Rugby Football Union and the club to ensure this would not happen again, Lancaster said. Last year, Green Island RFC was awarded NZR's Club of the Year. Where to get help: Sexual Violence NZ Police. Victim Support 0800 842 846. Rape Crisis: 0800 88 33 00. Rape Prevention Education. Empowerment Trust. HELP (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655. Safe to talk: 0800 044 334. Tautoko Tāne Male Survivors Aotearoa. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 022 344 0496. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
Scoop
16-07-2025
- Scoop
Two Dunedin Club Rugby Players Suspended After Secretly Filming And Posting Intimate Videos Of Student
Two men, both players in a Dunedin club rugby team, are before the courts after secretly filming and posting intimate videos of a woman. Green Island division 2 rugby players Thomas Ryan and Oliver Bugden have pleaded guilty to charges of filming and sharing videos without consent. The club has stood down both players for the remainder of the season. NZR has called the behaviour "completely unacceptable". Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. Green Island RFC division 2 player Thomas Ryan, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Court documents revealed he covertly filmed himself and the woman during a sex act during the early hours of 8 June. The pair had met up "after a few alcoholic drinks" before going back to Ryan's home. He then shared the five-second video to more than 30 people on the Green Island club's social media group chat, with the caption "up the battlers". "Users of the group were able to duplicate or save the video and further distribute it," the court summary of facts said. The other player, Oliver Bugden, 23, has pleaded guilty to identical charges after court documents showed the woman was later filmed when she was asleep. "[Ryan's] flat mate viewed the defendant's Snapchat video, arrived home and entered the defendant's bedroom with another associate from the rugby team. "The flat mate, walked to the victim's side of the bed, pulled the covers from her and filmed her naked breast and underwear before posting it on the same team Snapchat group." The woman, whose identity is suppressed, was alerted to the incident after the partner of one of the group members filmed the Snapchat video and sent it to associates who recognised her. Ryan is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 30 October, with Bugden set to reappear on 11 November. In a social media post, Green Island Rugby Club confirmed both players had been stood down for the rest of the season. "We want to make it absolutely clear that the behaviour reported is completely unacceptable. Our thoughts are firmly with the victim and their whānau during what is undoubtedly a deeply distressing time." "In both cases, we are co-operating fully with the appropriate authorities and will support any process necessary to ensure accountability and care. We acknowledge the disappointment and concern this incident has caused our community." Before the pair's suspension, the coach of the division 2 team, nicknamed the "Battlers", Stu Turner said the pair would play in this weekend's semi-final match against Harbour. As reported by the Otago Daily Times, Turner described Ryan as "a good dude". "I think [he's] pretty upset with everything that's going on and [he's] going to be getting punished enough as it is ... [stopping him from playing] would just be adding further punishment, I think," he said. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) community rugby general manager Steve Lancaster said the behaviour of both players was "completely unacceptable". "Everyone deserves respect, safety, and freedom from abuse. In rugby we believe we have an opportunity to take a stance and be part of the solution," he said. "We extend our thoughts to those impacted, acknowledging that incidents of this nature can have deeply distressing effects on individuals and whānau alike. "Our rugby community expects its members to uphold the highest standards of conduct, both on and off the field." The governing body would be working with the Otago Rugby Football Union and the club to ensure this would not happen again, Lancaster said. Last year, Green Island RFC was awarded NZR's Club of the Year. Where to get help: Sexual Violence NZ Police. Victim Support 0800 842 846. Rape Crisis: 0800 88 33 00. Rape Prevention Education. Empowerment Trust. HELP (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655. Safe to talk: 0800 044 334. Tautoko Tāne Male Survivors Aotearoa. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 022 344 0496. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
RNZ News
16-07-2025
- RNZ News
Two Dunedin club rugby players suspended after secretly filming and posting intimate videos of student
Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. Green Island RFC division 2 player Thomas Ryan, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Court documents revealed he covertly filmed himself and the woman during a sex act during the early hours of 8 June. The pair had met up "after a few alcoholic drinks" before going back to Ryan's home. He then shared the five-second video to more than 30 people on the Green Island club's social media group chat, with the caption "up the battlers". "Users of the group were able to duplicate or save the video and further distribute it," the court summary of facts said. The other player, Oliver Bugden, 23, has pleaded guilty to identical charges after court documents showed the woman was later filmed when she was asleep. "[Ryan's] flat mate viewed the defendant's Snapchat video, arrived home and entered the defendant's bedroom with another associate from the rugby team. "The flat mate, walked to the victim's side of the bed, pulled the covers from her and filmed her naked breast and underwear before posting it on the same team Snapchat group." The woman, whose identity is suppressed, was alerted to the incident after the partner of one of the group members filmed the Snapchat video and sent it to associates who recognised her. Ryan is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 30 October, with Bugden set to reappear on 11 November. In a social media post, Green Island Rugby Club confirmed both players had been stood down for the rest of the season. "We want to make it absolutely clear that the behaviour reported is completely unacceptable. Our thoughts are firmly with the victim and their whānau during what is undoubtedly a deeply distressing time." "In both cases, we are co-operating fully with the appropriate authorities and will support any process necessary to ensure accountability and care. We acknowledge the disappointment and concern this incident has caused our community." Before the pair's suspension, the coach of the division 2 team, nicknamed the "Battlers", Stu Turner said the pair would play in this weekend's semi-final match against Harbour. As reported by the Otago Daily Times , Turner described Ryan as "a good dude". "I think [he's] pretty upset with everything that's going on and [he's] going to be getting punished enough as it is ... [stopping him from playing] would just be adding further punishment, I think," he said. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) community rugby general manager Steve Lancaster said the behaviour of both players was "completely unacceptable". "Everyone deserves respect, safety, and freedom from abuse. In rugby we believe we have an opportunity to take a stance and be part of the solution," he said. "We extend our thoughts to those impacted, acknowledging that incidents of this nature can have deeply distressing effects on individuals and whānau alike. "Our rugby community expects its members to uphold the highest standards of conduct, both on and off the field." The governing body would be working with the Otago Rugby Football Union and the club to ensure this would not happen again, Lancaster said. Last year, Green Island RFC was awarded NZR's Club of the Year. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
