Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence

May 7, 2026 · The Independent

Reform UK takes control of Barnsley council after more than 50 years of Labour rule
Reform UK takes control of Barnsley council after more than 50 years of Labour rule
King Charles leads tributes to Sir David Attenborough at 100th birthday event
King Charles leads tributes to Sir David Attenborough at 100th birthday event
Trump plans to fire FDA chief amid abortion pill backlash
Trump plans to fire FDA chief amid abortion pill backlash
Aldi recalls popular dessert across multiple states as it may contain glass
FDA elevated the recall to a Class II, which means that eating the dessert can pose a serious health risk
# The Hidden Scalability Problems of x402 and Machine Payments
x402 is becoming one of the most interesting ideas emerging at the intersection of AI agents, APIs, and crypto payments.