A New Yorker named Julia lives in Brooklyn on $35,000 annually after taxes. She shares an apartment, paying $1,200 monthly for rent, which is a significant expense. Julia strategically shops at Trader Joe’s and Aldi for groceries, spending $250 each month. Her transportation costs are kept low at $70 monthly using a Fair Fares OMNY…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened lower on Thursday, impacted by technology stock declines. Strong forecasts from Western Digital and Sandisk did not boost investor sentiment. Investors also awaited details concerning a Middle East peace deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight increase at the opening bell. Markets reacted to these mixed signals…

Warner Bros Discovery reported second-quarter revenue below expectations, mainly due to significant declines in box-office and advertising sales, which weighed on overall financial performance. Despite these challenges, the streaming segment thrived, presenting a glimmer of hope. A merger with Paramount gained UK approval but is entangled in legal issues in the US. The company aims…

Netanyahu calls PM Modi to discuss West Asia situation, India-Israel relations

India’s ​Britannia ​Industries reported first-quarter ​profit below market expectations on Thursday, ‌as ⁠higher ⁠expenses linked ​to the Middle East ​conflict overshadowed stronger demand for ​its packaged ⁠foods.

Auqib Nabi earned a place in India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces the injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the team. Nabi’s selection follows his strong performances in domestic cricket competitions. He took 104 wickets across two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons. Nabi becomes the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to…

Govt tightens rules on AI content, cuts removal deadline from 36 hrs to 3

Meta’s international team is in ongoing talks with Indian government representatives today, aiming to align with local laws and tackle content moderation challenges. Officials are requesting insights into algorithms and preventive measures against harmful content. They are also discussing WhatsApp policies and strategies to combat CSAM. A meeting between IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Meta’s…

Sebi will introduce fast-track Alternative Investment Fund launches, a single-window clearance system and the Sebi Setu portal to ease compliance. It also plans corporate bond tokenisation pilots, quantum-ready technology roadmaps and Project Jagrook to strengthen investor awareness and market efficiency.

Calling “protest is a way of dialogue”, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said: “I won’t say that Gen Z should not protest, but in a democracy there are ways of going about it”. He said that Gen Z and Gen Alpha want “logical answers” to the questions raised by them. The RSS chief also said that…