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AI agents are starting to shop for consumers. Experts urge caution
Artificial intelligence

AI agents are starting to shop for consumers. Experts urge caution

Retailers and payment companies are testing agentic commerce, but specialists warn that autonomous purchases can expose shoppers to costly errors and data risks

Apr 28, 2026

Allyson Felix says she will chase 2028 Olympic comeback in Los Angeles
Track and field

Allyson Felix says she will chase 2028 Olympic comeback in Los Angeles

The 11-time Olympic medalist told Time she plans to come out of retirement and pursue a spot on the U.S. team at age 42

Apr 28, 2026

Carney calls state of 24 Sussex ‘an embarrassment’ as decision looms
Official residences

Carney calls state of 24 Sussex ‘an embarrassment’ as decision looms

The prime minister says he will not live at the long-vacant official residence but wants future leaders to have a suitable home for hosting and security needs

Apr 28, 2026

Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Ronettes Member, Dies at 80
Music

Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Ronettes Member, Dies at 80

Ross sang with cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett in the 1960s trio behind “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain

Apr 28, 2026

Bailey’s Law clears House of Commons, heads to Senate
Federal justice legislation

Bailey’s Law clears House of Commons, heads to Senate

The private member’s bill, named for Kelowna mother Bailey McCourt, proposes Criminal Code changes tied to intimate partner violence and bail

Apr 28, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion to Exit ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Earlier Than Planned
Broadway

Megan Thee Stallion to Exit ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Earlier Than Planned

The rapper’s final Broadway performance is set for Friday, with no reason given by the production for the shortened run

Apr 28, 2026

Why Spotify still does not offer an AI music filter

Why Spotify still does not offer an AI music filter

Deezer has started tagging and limiting some AI-generated tracks, but Spotify says the issue is harder than a simple on-off switch

Apr 28, 2026

Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ Endures as a 17-Minute Rock Snapshot
Cult film

Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ Endures as a 17-Minute Rock Snapshot

The VHS-era documentary captured fans outside a Judas Priest show and became a beloved artifact for a generation of rock listeners

Apr 28, 2026

UK prices could stay higher for eight months after Iran war, minister says
UK cost pressures

UK prices could stay higher for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Darren Jones said ministers are planning for supply-chain disruption, though price pressure is seen as more likely than empty supermarket shelves

Apr 28, 2026

Rogers offers buyouts to about 10,000 employees in cost-cutting push
Telecommunications

Rogers offers buyouts to about 10,000 employees in cost-cutting push

The company says some teams are being offered voluntary departure and retirement programs as it moves to reduce spending amid competitive and regulatory pressure

Apr 28, 2026

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