New York    Apple faces plenty of challenges this year including regulatory scrutiny in Washington, sluggish sales in China and a competitive landscape in AI. Now, its leaders also have to contend with labor unrest. Apple store workers in Towson, Maryland, made history in June 2022 when they voted to form the first union at one of the tech giant’s sleek US stores. Since 2023, the worker group outside of Baltimore has been in contract negotiations with Apple management. Now, workers are weighing a strike. Saying management has yet to meet their core demands, the Maryland workers are holding a…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.Michael Phelps is opening up about how he came to grips with the knowledge he suffered from depression.In a preview clip for the upcoming May 12 episode of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Kristen Welker asked the 23-time Olympic gold medal swimmer if he knew he was depressed or if he thought he was simply “feeling a little off.”“I think at that point I’ll say as a male athlete I could tell something was off,” Phelps said in the…

Last updated: May 10, 2024 08:47 EDT | 2 min read Are you on the hunt for the most promising crypto investments for 2024? With the dynamic shifts in the blockchain landscape, pinpointing the best opportunities becomes crucial. BlockDAG, Shiba Inu, and Fantom are three names that have been generating significant buzz. But what makes them stand out in the crowded market?BlockDAG’s innovative technology enhances transaction speed and scalability, setting a new standard in the industry. Shiba Inu, initially seen as a meme coin, has developed a robust ecosystem with real-world utility, while Fantom’s unique consensus mechanism offers unmatched security…

New York    Target is limiting the number of stores that will sell LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride Month in June following a boycott from right-wing activists last year that took a toll on the brand’s bottom line. This year, Target said it will sell only Pride-themed “adult apparel” and home goods “in select stores, based on historical sales performance” a drastic reversal for the chain that had typically sold the items in all of its US stores for the past decade. About half of its 2,000 stores will sell the Pride collection, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news.…

Fans of sriracha sauce may find themselves scrambling — again — to get a hold of the spicy condiment. Huy Fong Foods, a leading sriracha maker in California, is warning that a shortage is on the horizon, and it’s placing the blame on jalapeño chili peppers. The company told wholesale buyers in a letter this week that it has to halt production because the peppers aren’t red enough. This marks the third year in a row that the leading sriracha maker said supply disruptions are hampering production. NATIONAL SRIRACHA SAUCE SHORTAGE MAY LEAD TO SPICELESS SUMMER FOR SOMEHuy Fong Foods declined…

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. New York    A couple of weeks ago, I rewatched Jurassic Park for probably the 10th time since the movie came out 30 years ago. (As an aside, it really holds up 10/10, no notes.) Early in the plot, when the guests are discussing their impressions of the park, Jeff Goldblum’s character (also 10/10, just perfect) launches into a speech so prescient you could sub out all the dinosaur stuff and map it onto the modern debate around…

Last updated: May 10, 2024 08:03 EDT | 3 min read SOL has jumped by 8% today, with the Solana price reaching $153.37 as the wider crypto market gains by 2.5% in the past 24 hours.The altcoin is also up by 10% in the past week, although it remains down by this percentage in a month, following a bearish period for the market as a whole.Yet it seems that today marks a short-term turning point for SOL, which has seen its 24-hour trading volume reach $2.8 billion today.This level is a sign that it could be ready to make another…

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Ben Hider/FX Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are at a crossroads when it comes to paying the Wrexham AFC Women’s team. “We asked last year when they were in the amateur status, could we pay them. The answer was no, by rule. In this league, you have limits on what you’re allowed to pay them,” McElhenney, 47, said during the Thursday, May 9, episode of Welcome to Wrexham. “Just another one of the really fun U.K. regulations in football that hold you back from doing some of the things you want to do.” The Wrexham…

Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Hollywood star says Dems are antisemitic ‘by their actions’- Jewish Columbia student group claims ‘antisemitism is shapeshifting’ in open letter- Republicans accuse Biden of caving to anti-Israel agitators by withholding Israel-bound weapons TOP STORY: A group of Jewish students at Columbia University have released an open letter describing their discomfort with the continued tensions on campus. “We are targeted for our belief that Israel, our ancestral and religious homeland, has a right to exist,” the students wrote.VIDEO: Actor and legendary…

Mother knows best — or so the saying goes.In honor of Mother’s Day 2024, Fox News Digital collected the best advice from the special women who guide us through life.Whether you’re in the mood to laugh a bit or get a little weepy, lean into these affirmations, insights and (in some cases) very funny one-liners.MOTHER’S DAY QUIZ! HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOR MOMS?They’re all from actual moms, aunts, sisters and family members of all kinds.You won’t soon forget them! Great advice, tips & heartfelt wisdom from moms “You never have two bad days in a row.””The best thing…

London    The United Kingdom has come out of a short and shallow recession, giving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a sorely needed boost ahead of an election expected later this year. Gross domestic product grew 0.6% in the first three months of the year compared with the previous quarter, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday. The increase follows falls of 0.3% in the fourth quarter and 0.1% in the third quarter of last year. A recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. The expansion early this year was driven by “widespread growth”…

After years of elevated inflation that continues to chip away at the value of a dollar, a majority of retired Americans are worried they do not have sufficient savings to sustain themselves through the entirety of their golden years. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. retirees released by Schroders found 68% are concerned about outliving their assets, and less than half (44%) believe they have saved enough. The report stated that the rising prices are “taking a toll” on Americans who are in retirement, finding that 89% of respondents are concerned over inflation lessening the value of their assets.Eighty-five percent…

LOS ANGELES () — In lieu of its traditional main stage commencement ceremony, which was canceled amid campus pro-Palestine protests and an attempted encampment that led to 93 arrests, USC hosted a party of sorts for graduates Thursday at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.The “Trojan Family Graduate Celebration” included “drone shows, fireworks, surprise performances, the Trojan Marching Band, and a special gift just for the Class of 2024.Each graduate was eligible to receive up to six tickets for the event.The celebration replaced the usual commencement gathering in Alumni Park, where more than 60,000 people traditionally gather each year for the university’s…

Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. New York    Big Tech is racing to address the stream of A.I.-generated images inundating social media platforms before the machine-crafted renderings further contaminate the information space. TikTok announced on Thursday that it will begin labeling A.I.-generated content. Meta (the parent company of Instagram, Threads and Facebook) said last month that it will begin labeling such content. And YouTube introduced rules mandating creators disclose when videos are A.I.-created so that a label can be applied. (Notably, Elon Musk’s X has not announced any plans to label A.I.-generated content.) With…

The violent crime rate in the U.S. fell for two years in a row after an increase in 2020, according to annual estimates from the FBI. After spiking by close to 30%, data also indicates the homicide rate was down by about 3% in 2022 compared with that first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Property crime – which covers infractions such as vehicle theft and burglary – appeared to increase in 2022 for the first time in two decades, however. And in some states, crime rates per 100,000 residents remained well above the national mark.[ MORE: The 10 Safest States in…