Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores
[A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
Month: May 2026
Sarwat Gilani urges fathers to step up, acknowledge the invisible labour of mothers
Actor says men often notice mothers’ moments of frustration without recognising stress that leads to them Actor Sarwat Gilani recently weighed in on parenting dynamics, calling for a more balanced approach to raising children and urging fathers to play a more active role at home. Speaking at a morning show, Gilani noted that mothers are … Read more
Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: AFP LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title.Guardiola’s second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal heading into the final weeks of the season. But City’s title bid could be hampered by a … Read more
PMD issues alert for hailstorms, heavy rain across country from May 2
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather alert warning of widespread dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms and strong winds in the northwestern parts of the country from May 2. In its advisory, the department said a fresh westerly … Read more
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses A Greek Coast Guard vessel transfers activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, at the port of Atherinolakkos, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS More than 100 … Read more
Schwab Affiliate Halts Customer Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center
[Fidelity and Vanguard’s donor-advised fund entities have taken similar actions in the wake of a Justice Department indictment of the civil rights group.
U.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.
How Running Shoes Have Evolved, From Ancient Greece to a Record-Breaking Marathon Time
The race to near-weightlessness has been a driving force of innovation in running sneakers and helped lead to records shattering at the London Marathon.
FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term
[During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.
Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a queer Belgian comedy, a romantic drama from Korea, an Argentine film about midlife crises and more.