Mamdani’s City Run Grocery Stores And Their Potential Market Impact
Mamdani Grocery Store Getty Images
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $124.7 billion budget includes one of the city’s most unusual experiments in recent memory: five city‑run grocery stores that will sell staple foods at a 30% discount. Supporters see a targeted affordability measure, while economists warn the model could reshape pricing, competition and the small-business ecosystem that keeps food accessible in many neighborhoods. As the first store moves toward opening, the question is whether this intervention will expand access or introduce new market pressures.
China Launches WAICO In Shanghai As West Sits Out AI Governance
The creation of a "Chinese track" for AI governance has intentionally omitted Western-aligned countries.
Council Post: You’re Not Behind On AI—You’re Behind On Execution
Jason Kurtz, CEO, Basware.
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AI theater may be the most expensive production in business today. The sets are elaborate, built on enterprise licenses, custom agents, innovation labs and pilot programs.
International Pro Pickleball Recap for July 26th Weekend — Recaps From Singapore, Malaysia, And Italy
Roos Van Reek won her second triple crown in two months. MLP Australia
Last weekend, in addition to hosting the 8th of nine regular season Major League Pickleball events, featured no less than three international competitions around the globe. Let’s do a quick recap of the results, highlighting the winners, the upsets, and the top players who made waves.
A Roundup Of Television And Streaming News From San Diego Comic-Con
A scene from the "Family Guy: Halloween special, which features Kieran Culkin as The Devil. Hulu, 2026
There was a time when the San Diego Comic-Con felt as if it were the center of the pop culture universe. Every studio and network presented panels for their ongoing and future productions, and there was so much news being released that entertainment industry web sites had crews of up to a dozen covering the multiple events and celebrity appearances.
Focus Shifts to Execution at The 2026 Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough Airshow 2026 Flying Display Picture taken at FIA 2026 Airshow
Few events capture the history and complexity of aerospace like the Farnborough International Airshow. In 1908, Samuel Cody completed the first sustained powered flight in Britain at Farnborough. The area later became home to the Royal Aircraft Factory and Royal Aircraft Establishment, making it an important center for aircraft research and development. Today, Farnborough Airport primarily serves business aviation, but every two years it becomes one of the aerospace and defense industry’s most important meeting places.
‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase Teases New Italian-American Story
Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini during "The Sopranos" on location at Satriale's Pork Store in New Jersey. WireImage
Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves
July 27 update: This post, first published on Friday, July 24, was updated to reveal more details of the Sony Reon Pocket Pro, now it’s available to buy in the U.S.
Trump Says Relationship With Thune Is ‘Fine’ After Demanding He Cancel Congressional Vacation
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President Donald Trump said Monday his relationship with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is solid, despite attacking him on social media earlier in the day over the Senate’s inability to pass a voter ID law.
Savannah Guthrie Pleas For Mother Nancy’s Location In New Video: ‘Tell Us Where To Look’
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“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video addressing her mother’s kidnappers Monday and begged they share information with her family about “where to look” for the missing 84-year-old woman who was taken from her home more than six months ago.