AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: WHO says 13 Middle East countries have reported new COVID-19 variants, with all three flagged as more contagious, as cases and deaths remain high. Tech & Consumer Culture: A new “creator-investor” model is taking off in Silicon Valley, with venture firms hiring high-follower creators to shape both funding and marketing. Cost of Living: US shoppers are bracing for more pain as gas bills stay elevated from the Iran war, and retailers warn higher fuel costs could flow into store prices. Local Retail Wins: Framingham’s Zippity-Do-Dog hot dog stand has new owners and plans to renovate and expand the menu. Consumer Protection: Minnesota Rusco customers may recover losses via a court-approved process tied to the state Contractor Recovery Fund, with a July 1 deadline. Food & Deals: Sainsbury’s is cutting Nectar Card prices on strawberry punnets from May 23 to May 25. Business & Travel: Jet2 adds new summer routes from Newcastle, including Porto, Preveza, and Palermo.
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