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How unhealthy ultra-processed foods are designed, marketed to make us crave them

Auckland, May 1 (The Conversation) Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70% of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in convenience stores. In our new research, we explore how companies that produce these foods play on human nature to make such products seem the easiest, most rewarding and compelling option. We show that UPFs are designed to make us crave them and eat more. They are marketed to all groups, particularly children, in a way that

Kerala Guv, CM and leaders extend May Day greetings

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader V D Satheesan on Friday extended May Day greetings, highlighting the importance of labour rights and workers’ contributions to society. In a Facebook post, Governor Arlekar said May Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and perseverance of workers worldwide. He expressed hope that the strength and dedication of the working class would help lead the state towards greater progress and prosperity. Chief Minister Vijayan said the day commemorates the historic struggle of workers in Chicago for labour rights and the eight-hour workday

What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war

PARIS, May 1, 2026 (AP) — Activists worldwide will march in May Day rallies Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. The day is a public holiday in many countries, and demonstrations, some of which have turned violent in the past, are expected in many of the world’s major cities. “Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East,” the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organizations in 41 European countries,

FPIs pull out Rs 60,847 cr in Apr; outflows hit Rs 1.92 lakh cr in first four months of 2026

New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) Foreign investors continued their relentless sell-off in Indian equities, pulling out Rs 60,847 crore (USD 6.5 billion) in April primarily due to escalating geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties that dampened risk appetite. With the latest withdrawal, total outflows by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have surged to Rs 1.92 lakh crore in the first four months of 2026, significantly exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore outflow recorded in the entire calendar year 2025, according to NSDL data. FPIs remained net sellers in all months of 2026 except February. They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January,

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