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Nearly expired bottles of Nongfu Spring’s “Scream” energy drink are being sold at surprisingly high prices (up to $12 USD) on Chinese secondhand online marketplaces. This price surge for a soon-to-expire product, despite its reputation as one of China’s “worst-tasting” beverages, sparks questions about market dynamics and consumer behavior. The red variant of “Scream” aims to replenish electrolytes lost during exercise, a function crucial for athletic performance and mitigating dehydration.

LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) will release its Q2 2025 earnings on July 31, 2025, after market close. A shareholder letter will be available on its investor relations website. A conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. ET, featuring CEO Doug Lebda, to discuss financial highlights and future strategies. A live webcast and replay will be accessible on the company’s website. LendingTree operates a large online financial platform connecting consumers with financial partners for various financial products.

A family’s financial loss, initially suspected as account compromise, was revealed to be a teen’s scheme involving ride-sharing and an online marketplace. The daughter used her mother’s account to order rides, then received payment from riders through a secondary platform. This sparked debate on the broad range of services offered by such platforms, including the potential for misuse and the need for stronger security protocols.