Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared

Idaho police released footage showing officers fatally shooting 17-year-old Victor Perez, an intellectually disabled boy, who was wielding a knife during a family confrontation. Despite being nonverbal and having autism and cerebral palsy, the officers approached him with guns drawn and opened fire without attempting de-escalation; Perez died a week later. His family plans to file a federal wrongful death suit, prompting community outrage and calls for accountability as an investigation into the incident continues....

US airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen's Hudaydah province killed at least 38 people, including five health workers, and injured 102 others, according to the Houthi group's Al-Masirah TV. The US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to destroy a fuel source for the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to undermine their economic capabilities while claiming the operation was not intended to harm civilians. The Houthis resumed attacks on maritime targets in solidarity with...

Germany's finance minister, Jörg Kukies, discusses the country's infrastructure spending and the impact of U.S. tariffs on its economy during a dinner in Mainz, where he reflects on his family's ties to the area. He expresses concerns about the stagnation of Germany's growth due to competition from cheaper Chinese goods and emphasizes the need for the European Commission to negotiate while preparing to respond if talks fail. Despite his short tenure amid his party's dismal...

A local group is opposing plans for a new addiction recovery centre dedicated to Ottawa-raised actor Matthew Perry, citing concerns that it would eliminate green space in their community. Supporters of the project are countering the opposition's claims by accusing them of spreading misinformation. The situation highlights a conflict between community development and preservation of local green areas. Full Article

Retailers and food producers call for reduced checks on food importsMore than a dozen of Britain's leading retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury, and Asda, are urging the EU to reduce checks on food and drink shipments across the Channel and Irish Sea, claiming these checks are costing the industry billions of pounds. In anticipation of a summit on May 19 aimed at "resetting" trade relations post-Brexit, they advocate for a...

About 95 percent of aid groups have suspended or cut their services due to Israeli bombardment and blockade.Due to intensified Israeli bombardment and a full blockade, humanitarian aid in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, with 95% of aid groups suspending services, leaving children surviving on less than one meal a day. Reports indicate severe malnutrition among over 60,000 children, exacerbated by shortages of essentials like baby formula and medical supplies, while attacks on...