Low battery, higher prices? California targets AI-driven pricing; bill to ban use of phone data for secret hikes

Senator Aisha Wahab (Image credits: X @SenAishaWahab) A California lawmaker is leading a bold push to ban companies from using personal data collected from phones, laptops, and other devices to secretly hike prices- an AI-driven tactic increasingly under fire from consumer advocates and lawmakers alike. Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democrat from Fremont, has introduced legislation…

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LA shooting: Two killed, six injured in downtown shooting; suspect arrested, motive unknown

Two people died and six others were injured after a shooting early Monday in downtown Los Angeles.The violence broke out during an after-party for a music festival held Sunday in a warehouse district. According to Officer Norma Eisenman, an armed person was seen entering the building during the event.Police first responded around 11 pm to…

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‘Terrorist crimes’: Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 3 days in drug-related cases; death penalty surge draws global scrutiny

Saudi Arabia authorities executed two people on Monday for “terrorist crimes,” bringing the total number of executions to 17 over three days. The latest deaths follow the execution of 15 other individuals- mostly foreign nationals- on Saturday and Sunday for drug offenses, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency, cited by CBS News.Thirteen of those…

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UAE: Why Dubai landlords are paying the price for partitioned homes and now turning away bachelors | World News

Landlords in Dubai are spending thousands repairing damage caused by illegal partitions and now prefer renting to families over bachelors/ Representative Image After a sweeping enforcement drive by Dubai authorities against illegal room partitions in residential units, many landlords are now dealing with severe property damage, costly repairs, and a shift in rental strategies. As…

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‘Nothing goes to waste’: Denmark zoo asks people to donate their pets to feed its predators; assures animals will be ‘gently euthanized’

If you have a pet you can no longer keep, one zoo in Denmark is offering an unusual option.Aalborg Zoo is asking the public to donate small pets — not for rehoming, but to be used as food for its captive predators.Aalborg Zoo, located in northern Denmark, said in a Facebook post that the move…

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Tragedy in Switzerland: Saudi national drowns in lake Geneva, body to be returned home | World News

The Saudi consulate is working closely with Swiss authorities to complete all necessary procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body/ Image: Lake Geneva Swimming Association A Saudi citizen has died after drowning in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Saudi Consulate General in Geneva confirmed on Sunday. The consulate issued an official statement saying it is closely coordinating…

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Viral video: Small plane crashes into ocean near Oak Island Pier; onlookers from nearby beach watch in shock

A small aircraft crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.Local authorities confirmed the sole occupant, the pilot, received treatment for minor injuries after being brought ashore. The aircraft was subsequently retrieved from the water.WECT received footage from a witness fishing on the pier, who recorded the incident. Her…

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Saudi Arabia’s new referral centre to oversee 15 key medical tasks, from airlifts to prisoner releases | World News

Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health to oversee, regulate, and coordinate all patient referral processes, both within the country and abroad. The centre is tasked with 15 key responsibilities, including managing…

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UAE: Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade sees record 35% jump, reaching AED195.4 bn in H1 2025 | World News

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7% in H1 2025, up from AED145 billion during the same period in 2024/ Representative image Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade sector delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, driven by a robust surge in exports, steady growth in imports, and a rise in re-exports. The 34.7%…

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