Consumer Tech & AI: Paramount hires former Google AI exec Barak Turovsky as head of consumer AI, aiming to push Paramount+ and Pluto TV with personalization, discovery, engagement, and new monetization features. Retail Value Push: Stop & Shop cuts prices on thousands of items across NY and NJ, extending its “lower everyday prices” push to 350+ stores. Public Safety & Health Debate: Belfast businesses are pushing back on a planned “needle exchange” clinic near Donegall Quay, warning it could worsen anti-social behavior despite appointment-based operations. Housing & Consumer Protection: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs 11 bills, including changes affecting renters, HOAs, and new protections for older residents from financial fraud. Travel & Competition: Frontier adds new routes out of New Orleans after Spirit’s shutdown, boosting low-fare options. Global Economy Watch: China’s retail sales and factory output both slow sharply in April, underscoring weak domestic demand. Product Drops & Hype: Swatch closes some stores after safety issues tied to “drop culture” around its Royal Pop collab.