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The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

STOCKHOLM, May 12, 2026 (AP) — The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm. San Francisco-based startup Andon Labs has put an artificial intelligence agent nicknamed “Mona” in charge at the eponymous Andon Café in the Swedish capital. While human baristas still brew the coffee and serve the orders, the AI agent — powered by Google’s Gemini — oversees almost every other aspect of the business, from hiring staff to managing inventory. It is not clear how long the experiment will

Bengal govt to decide on DA, 7th Pay Commission in next cabinet meeting: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 11 (PTI) The second cabinet meeting of the West Bengal government is scheduled to be held on May 18, where key decisions on DA, implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission and other administrative issues are expected to be taken, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday. Addressing reporters, Adhikari said the meeting would also focus on measures to tackle crimes against women, institutional corruption and governance issues, including developments concerning the RG Kar case. “Next Monday, I will hold another cabinet meeting where we will discuss the RG Kar issue, atrocities on women, institutional corruption, and the pay

Gold falls Rs 600 to Rs 1.55 lakh/10g as Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal

New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) Gold prices fell Rs 600 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal, raising fears of renewed conflict in West Asia and pushing crude oil rates higher. Additional pressure came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to defer non-essential gold purchases for a year in an effort to protect the country’s external balances. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity decreased by Rs 600 to Rs 1,55,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of

Ahead of crucial floor test, CM Joseph Vijay calls on DMK supremo Stalin

Chennai, May 11 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday called on his predecessor, DMK President MK Stalin at the latter’s Alwarpet residence here, days ahead of the crucial floor test the government is slated to face. After winning polls and assuming office as the chief minister, this is the first time Vijay was meeting Stalin and the visit was described by government sources as a “courtesy call.” Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin accorded a warm welcome to CM Vijay. The meeting happens a day after Vijay’s harsh criticism of the previous DMK regime for Rs

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