The Daily Populous

Wednesday May 13rd, 2026 morning edition

image for Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years

That increase marked the biggest one-month jump in grocery prices in nearly four years.

Overall, grocery store prices have risen 2.9% over the past year — an across-the-board jump that continues to pressure everyday Americans.

In March, food at home prices actually fell by 0.2%, making April’s stark reversal all the more significant.

On an annualized basis, fresh vegetable prices are more than 44% higher today than they were three months ago.

Severe weather in major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam has created supply shortages and higher bean costs.

Rising shipping costs and strong global demand have added even more upward pressure to prices.

“Things are just different now, and we don’t quite know how this is going to work out,” he said. »

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

Authored by edition.cnn.com

The report includes firsthand testimonies from more than 10 survivors who endured extreme sexual violence and sexual abuse during the attack, their abduction or while held in captivity in Gaza.

Pramila Patten, UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting on the report of sexual violence during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

“These men and women, victims of sexual violence, have been silenced in the worst way and cruelest way possible. »

Sony Patent Shows AI Tool That Turns Clips Into Social Media Reels

Authored by gameobserver.com

The company has filed a new patent for an AI-powered system that could automatically turn PlayStation gameplay clips into social media highlight reels.

According to the patent published earlier this month (via MP1st), the AI would not simply choose random scenes.

The technology could automatically create several types of media, including short gameplay clips, screenshots, digital collages, and even “highlight cards.” »

Graduates shocked after commencement speaker reveals their loans are paid off during speech

Authored by the-independent.com
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A group of North Carolina college graduates was stunned to learn that their commencement speaker was paying off their senior year student loans.

Kochhar’s father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, received his bachelor’s and master’s from the college in the Fifties.

Anil Kochhar said he and his wife are covering ‘all the final-year education loans incurred by Wilson College graduates’ from 2025 to 2026 ( Wilson College of Textiles ). »