<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Business - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Business news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new 50% tariffs to hit even CUSMA-compliant goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, Warner must pause merger for at least two weeks, judge says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-warner-must-pause-merger-for-at-least-two-weeks-judge-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-warner-must-pause-merger-for-at-least-two-weeks-judge-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor members ratify new deal with Ford Motor that includes wage increases, new investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing more than 5,000 workers at the Ford Motor Company of Canada has ratified a new three-year collective agreement &mdash; including a wage increase of three per cent per year; renewal of a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) and $1.2 billion in planned investments in Canadian manufacturing, according to details released by both the union and the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-members-ratify-new-deal-with-ford-motor-that-includes-wage-increases-new-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-members-ratify-new-deal-with-ford-motor-that-includes-wage-increases-new-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate eased to 2.8% in June thanks to lower gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices at the pump increased at a slower rate on a year-over-year basis in June compared to May, the data showed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-eased-to-28-in-june-thanks-to-lower-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-eased-to-28-in-june-thanks-to-lower-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Narcissistic leaders more likely to oppose remote work, new research suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more employees are being ordered back into the office full time, new research suggests the rationale may be more about bosses' desire for power and status than productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/narcissistic-leaders-more-likely-to-oppose-remote-work-new-research-suggests/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/narcissistic-leaders-more-likely-to-oppose-remote-work-new-research-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco adds hot fan favorite to food court menu as shoppers debate taste and value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco shoppers have a new reason to linger after loading their carts with bulk paper towels and oversized snack packs: The retailer has added chicken strips to its famously affordable food court menu.The new offering includes five large, breaded chicken breast strips and a container of dipping sauce for $6.99. The combo clocks in at 1,640 calories.After appearing in select test markets earlier this year, the strips are now being reported at Costco warehouses across the country.WEALTHY AMERICANS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-adds-hot-fan-favorite-to-food-court-menu-as-shoppers-debate-taste-and-value/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-adds-hot-fan-favorite-to-food-court-menu-as-shoppers-debate-taste-and-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms preparing recall, denies branded salads tied to outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh produce supplier Taylor Farms is preparing a recall tied to ingredients linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, according to a Bloomberg News report, as the company says its branded salad products are not associated with the illnesses.Bloomberg, citing a document viewed by the outlet, reported Friday that the California-based produce company told federal regulators it is preparing a recall connected to the Food and Drug Administration's investigation into the parasite outbreak. The sco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taylor-farms-preparing-recall-denies-branded-salads-tied-to-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taylor-farms-preparing-recall-denies-branded-salads-tied-to-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: What is JD Vance doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Strassell writing today in the Wall Street Journal argues that Vice President Vance has gone AWOL.&nbsp;The leader of the Senate could bring Congress together, but he&rsquo;s hawking a book.&nbsp;My pal Ben Domenech, writing in the Daily Wire, suggests that Mr. Vance is in desperate need of a "nineties summer".Right now, Mr. Domenech explains, Mr. Vance is too online. The vice president pays too much attention to social media that he appears to be blaming Israel for a peace deal with Iran th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-what-is-jd-vance-doing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-what-is-jd-vance-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple briefly overtakes Nvidia as world's most valuable company amid AI investment doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple briefly passed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company on Friday as the tech titans jostled for the top spot as investors reconsider the outlook for investments in AI.Apple's market cap topped Nvidia's early Friday as the latter saw shares slide along with other chipmaker stocks as investors continue to evaluate whether tech firms' rapid buildout of AI tools and the data centers needed to support them will yield near-term profits.The consumer tech giant saw its market cap rise t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-briefly-overtakes-nvidia-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-amid-ai-investment-doubts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-briefly-overtakes-nvidia-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-amid-ai-investment-doubts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge delays ruling on California's bid to freeze Paramount's $111B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge on Friday declined to issue a ruling from the bench regarding California&rsquo;s request for a temporary restraining order freezing Paramount&rsquo;s planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)&nbsp;Paramount CEO David Ellison is seeking to acquire WBD in a $111 billion deal that was expected to close during the third quarter of this year, but California Attorney General&nbsp;Rob Bonta is leading a group of 12 state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit challenging the merger. The l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-delays-ruling-on-californias-bid-to-freeze-paramounts-111b-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-delays-ruling-on-californias-bid-to-freeze-paramounts-111b-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-says-its-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-surrounded-by-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-says-its-investigating-cns-actions-after-rail-crew-surrounded-by-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls nearly 48,000 SUVs over seat belt issue that could increase crash injury risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai is recalling more than 47,000 Kona SUVs in the U.S. after discovering a defect with the rear center seat belt buckle that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.The recall covers 47,749 vehicles, including certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyundai Kona models, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The rear center seat belt buckle may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, the automaker said.HYUNDAI MOTOR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-nearly-48000-suvs-over-seat-belt-issue-that-could-increase-crash-injury-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-nearly-48000-suvs-over-seat-belt-issue-that-could-increase-crash-injury-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines warn changing daylight saving time would disrupt scheduling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines are warning that changes to existing practices around Daylight Saving Time (DST) would have a major impact on the industry and that changes would need to be implemented over time to account for challenges it would create for scheduling.Airlines for America (A4A), a trade group that represents leading air carriers in the U.S., released a statement this week which warned that changes to DST "would have considerable implications for aviation, including passenger disruption, crew and aircra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-warn-changing-daylight-saving-time-would-disrupt-scheduling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-warn-changing-daylight-saving-time-would-disrupt-scheduling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young millionaire reveals the wealth-building lessons he learned from billionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young entrepreneurs are increasingly turning social media audiences into full-scale businesses, using digital content to build subscription communities, marketing firms and investment portfolios instead of relying on a single source of income."School of Hard Knocks" co-founder James Dumoulin joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to explain how he has grown the company into a media platform with 26 million followers while expanding into multiple revenue streams.Dumoulin said hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/young-millionaire-reveals-the-wealth-building-lessons-he-learned-from-billionaires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/young-millionaire-reveals-the-wealth-building-lessons-he-learned-from-billionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio man sues Taco Bell franchisee, claiming cyclospora infection left him sick for 2 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ohio man is suing a Taco Bell franchisee over the cyclosporiasis outbreak after eating at one of the chain's restaurants in the Cleveland area and becoming ill.Mohammed Ayyad's lawsuit claims that he ate two meals involving items he ordered regularly from a Taco Bell in North Olmsted, Ohio, on June 14, and another meal on June 21 that also involved multiple orders of cheesy fiesta potatoes and avocado ranch chicken stackers.Ayyad began experiencing symptoms of a cyclospora infection on June 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ohio-man-sues-taco-bell-franchisee-claiming-cyclospora-infection-left-him-sick-for-2-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ohio-man-sues-taco-bell-franchisee-claiming-cyclospora-infection-left-him-sick-for-2-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple hit with lawsuit claiming iCloud+ privacy tool could expose users’ real emails to websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging its "Hide My Email" feature failed to conceal users&rsquo; real email addresses from websites and apps.The complaint, filed Wednesday in federal court, also claimed Apple was aware the feature, introduced in 2019, was not working as early as last summer and did not take sufficient action to fix it.The alleged issue still has not been remedied, according to the suit, even as Apple continues to claim "Hide My Email" generates "unique, random]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-hit-with-lawsuit-claiming-icloud-privacy-tool-could-expose-users-real-emails-to-websites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-hit-with-lawsuit-claiming-icloud-privacy-tool-could-expose-users-real-emails-to-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bipartisan plan seeks to prevent Social Security benefit cuts before trust fund depletion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ticking clock on Social Security solvency has prompted a bipartisan coalition of senators to introduce legislation aimed at preventing automatic, across-the-board benefit cuts for more than 70 million Americans.Called the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act, the bill establishes a procedural process designed to require congressional votes on a long-term Social Security solvency plan before the retirement trust fund's projected depletio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-bipartisan-plan-seeks-to-prevent-social-security-benefit-cuts-before-trust-fund-depletion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-bipartisan-plan-seeks-to-prevent-social-security-benefit-cuts-before-trust-fund-depletion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco, Amazon shoppers urged to check their kitchens after appliance recalled over shock and fire hazards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panasonic has recalled one of its toaster ovens across the United States and Canada after the company found the appliance posed a risk of electric shock or fire.The recall covers 11,480 Panasonic Model No. NB-G200 Electric Toaster Ovens sold in the U.S., as well as another 2,184 sold in Canada.Pansonic said the power cord insulation "can be insufficient due to a protective fiberglass sleeve not covering it adequately, posing a risk of shock and/or fire hazard."HOME COOKS SHOULD STOP USING RECALL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-amazon-shoppers-urged-to-check-their-kitchens-after-appliance-recalled-over-shock-and-fire-hazards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-amazon-shoppers-urged-to-check-their-kitchens-after-appliance-recalled-over-shock-and-fire-hazards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panasonic recalls toaster ovens over electric shock hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recall has been issued for Panasonic Flashxpress Toaster Ovens sold in Canada and the U.S. due to an electric shock hazard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panasonic-recalls-toaster-ovens-over-electric-shock-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panasonic-recalls-toaster-ovens-over-electric-shock-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollarama recalls garlic powder due to 'microbial contamination']]></title><description><![CDATA[The CFIA says the seasoning should not be used, sold or served due to possible contamination from Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dollarama-recalls-garlic-powder-due-to-microbial-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dollarama-recalls-garlic-powder-due-to-microbial-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's childhood home in NYC finds a buyer after extensive makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The childhood home of President Donald Trump in New York found a buyer after it was renovated by a real estate developer over the last year.Located in the Queens borough of New York City, the Tudor-style home was built by the president's father, real estate developer Fred Trump, in the affluent neighborhood known as Jamaica Estates in 1940.The president lived at the home until the age of 4, when the family moved to a larger home in the neighborhood in 1950, Realtor.com reported.The home was purc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-childhood-home-in-nyc-finds-a-buyer-after-extensive-makeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-childhood-home-in-nyc-finds-a-buyer-after-extensive-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United to offer travelers free flight changes to avoid landing at Trump International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is planning to offer passengers flight changes free of charge to avoid landing at the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Florida, according to an internal memo that appears aimed at customers who object to the airport&rsquo;s new name.Passengers who object to landing at the airport &mdash; previously Palm Beach International Airport &mdash; may be moved to Fort Lauderdale or Miami without having to pay extra, according to an internal memo obtained by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-to-offer-travelers-free-flight-changes-to-avoid-landing-at-trump-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-to-offer-travelers-free-flight-changes-to-avoid-landing-at-trump-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA says Taco Bell to stop using lettuce supplier linked to multistate parasite outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that Taco Bell will stop using lettuce from a supplier linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, as federal health officials investigate more than 1,600 illnesses across five states.The announcement came after Taco Bell said earlier Thursday that it had voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce from a supplier in select states where cases have been linked to the outbreak."Based on ongoing conversations with public health officials,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-says-taco-bell-to-stop-using-lettuce-supplier-linked-to-multistate-parasite-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-says-taco-bell-to-stop-using-lettuce-supplier-linked-to-multistate-parasite-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target recalls 200,000 children's sandals over potential choking hazard: CPSC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target is recalling more than 200,000 children's sandals over the potential risk of "serious injury or death" from a choking hazard.About 211,000 Cat &amp; Jack Toddler Girls' Sequerah Sandals are affected by the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.The choking hazard concern is due to the possibility of decorative pearls&nbsp;falling off the shoes.GENERAL MILLS PULLS MORE THAN 735,000 PILLSBURY ROLLS FROM SHELVES OVER POSSIBLE GLASS CONTAMINATION"The san]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-recalls-200000-childrens-sandals-over-potential-choking-hazard-cpsc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-recalls-200000-childrens-sandals-over-potential-choking-hazard-cpsc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota hit with lawsuit alleging it secretly tracked drivers after they rejected website tracking cookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota is the latest company facing a lawsuit over its website's use of online tracking technology &mdash; aka cookies &mdash; highlighting a growing legal risk for businesses that rely on digital advertising and consumer data.A proposed class action filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses the automaker of continuing to track visitors to Toyota.com even after they declined third-party cookies, allegedly violating California privacy law.Lead plaintiff Brittany Conner alleges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toyota-hit-with-lawsuit-alleging-it-secretly-tracked-drivers-after-they-rejected-website-tracking-cookies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toyota-hit-with-lawsuit-alleging-it-secretly-tracked-drivers-after-they-rejected-website-tracking-cookies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta will now tell parents if their teens talk about suicide with the company's AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-will-now-tell-parents-if-their-teens-talk-about-suicide-with-the-companys-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-will-now-tell-parents-if-their-teens-talk-about-suicide-with-the-companys-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A new Goldilocks -- Strong growth and falling prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two great inflation numbers where the level of both consumer and producer prices actually declined in June from the prior month, reported out Tuesday and Wednesday, today we get another big number this time on retail sales &mdash; also known as consumer spending.Core sales have risen 8 percent at an annual rate over the past three months. And the biggest category was online sales, where non-store retailers have jumped by 1.9 percent in June, 1.4 percent in May, 1.5 percent in April, and 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-new-goldilocks-strong-growth-and-falling-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-new-goldilocks-strong-growth-and-falling-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikea to close locations in 2 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ikea shoppers in Charlotte and Austin will soon have fewer options for home design consultations and pickup services.The Sweden-founded retail giant is closing its South Charlotte and Austin-Domain, Texas, "Plan &amp; order point with Pick-up" locations on Aug. 30, 2026, according to notices posted on the company&rsquo;s website.The smaller-format sites allow customers to get help with planning kitchens, rooms and business spaces, while also offering pickup services.Both locations will remain op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ikea-to-close-locations-in-2-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ikea-to-close-locations-in-2-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRS raises business mileage deduction rate amid fuel price surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRS this week announced changes in the amount taxpayers may deduct in gas used per mile while operating a vehicle for business for the remainder of the year amid higher gas prices.The tax collection agency noted that the change "results from recent increases in the price of fuel" and will allow for larger mileage deductions for business, medical and moving expense purposes.Under the revision, the standard mileage deduction rate for business will increase to 76 cents per mile, up from 72.5 ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/irs-raises-business-mileage-deduction-rate-amid-fuel-price-surge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/irs-raises-business-mileage-deduction-rate-amid-fuel-price-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Mills pulls more than 735,000 Pillsbury rolls from shelves over possible glass contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Mills is pulling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls from shelves due to concerns the products may contain glass.The recall affects certain frozen Pillsbury bread rolls, including "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" products, according to a recall report shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA classified the recall as Class II on July 13. A Class II recall means that using the product could cause "temporary or medically reversible" health consequences."Out of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-mills-pulls-more-than-735000-pillsbury-rolls-from-shelves-over-possible-glass-contamination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-mills-pulls-more-than-735000-pillsbury-rolls-from-shelves-over-possible-glass-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corus to cut dozens of media jobs across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global Television Network, has confirmed plans for a number of layoffs. The company says the changes are an effort to "strengthen and sustain" its news divisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/corus-to-cut-dozens-of-media-jobs-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/corus-to-cut-dozens-of-media-jobs-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corus confirms unspecified number of layoffs at Global News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global Television Network, has confirmed plans for an unspecified number of layoffs. The company says the changes are an effort to &ldquo;strengthen and sustain&rdquo; its news divisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/corus-confirms-unspecified-number-of-layoffs-at-global-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/corus-confirms-unspecified-number-of-layoffs-at-global-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-Eleven details plans to close 645 stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of 7-Eleven convenience stores shed more light on its plan to close hundreds of stores in the U.S. this year.Parent company Seven &amp; i Holdings indicated in a filing earlier this year that it planned to close 645 7-Eleven stores in the company's fiscal year 2026.Seven &amp; i Holdings' latest quarterly earnings report included a presentation about the company's various initiatives, including the restructuring of its store network amid the closure plans as well as conversion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-details-plans-to-close-645-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-details-plans-to-close-645-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump to highest level in almost a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level in nearly a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.55% &ndash; the highest level since August 2025 &ndash; from last week's reading of 6.49%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.75% a year ago.SILICON VALLEY ELITE SHIFT RECORD WEALTH TO BUILD FLORIDA'S NEW 'TECH CAPITAL'MEDIAN US H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-almost-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-almost-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American mall retailer warns it may close up to 15 more stores this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fossil Group plans to close up to 15 stores this year as the watch and accessories company continues trimming its global retail footprint under a broader turnaround plan focused on costs, profitability and balance-sheet strength.Executives for the Richardson, Texas-based company said on Fossil&rsquo;s first-quarter earnings call that the company shuttered seven stores during the quarter and expects total closures to reach up to 15 locations in 2026. The closures would leave Fossil with about 185]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-mall-retailer-warns-it-may-close-up-to-15-more-stores-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-mall-retailer-warns-it-may-close-up-to-15-more-stores-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimon urges calm over fear about AI's impact on jobs: 'Stop being breathless over it']]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday said there is still a lot of uncertainty over how AI will impact the workforce and people shouldn't be "breathless" in their concerns as new technologies have historically created new jobs.Dimon said in a conversation with Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit that "we don't really know" about the impact of AI on the workforce as the emerging technology advances."I think people should stop being breathless over i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dimon-urges-calm-over-fear-about-ais-impact-on-jobs-stop-being-breathless-over-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dimon-urges-calm-over-fear-about-ais-impact-on-jobs-stop-being-breathless-over-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell builds ground station for satellite-to-mobile network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian telecommunications giant plans to launch space-based cellular service to better serve remote areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-builds-ground-station-for-satellite-to-mobile-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-builds-ground-station-for-satellite-to-mobile-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of Meta employees sue, allege AI use for layoffs affects workers on protected leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 26 employees is suing their employer, alleging that the company used AI to select people for layoffs. In a statement, Meta said the allegations are not based in facts, and that organizational decisions are made by people, not AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-meta-employees-sue-allege-ai-use-for-layoffs-affects-workers-on-protected-leave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-meta-employees-sue-allege-ai-use-for-layoffs-affects-workers-on-protected-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese EV makers have sights set on Quebec market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dongfeng is China's latest automaker to unveil its electric vehicle offering in Montreal&rsquo;s Old Port, as Chinese EV manufacturers look to make their entry into the Canadian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-ev-makers-have-sights-set-on-quebec-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-ev-makers-have-sights-set-on-quebec-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% as economic growth rebounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, predicting the economy would rebound after some rockiness earlier in the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-as-economic-growth-rebounds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-as-economic-growth-rebounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CREA downgrades housing market forecast again as June home sales edge up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising inflation and fears that interest rates would rise weighed on the housing market earlier this year, prompting CREA to revise its 2026 home sales forecast down. At the same time, the number of homes sold in June rose compared to the month before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crea-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-again-as-june-home-sales-edge-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crea-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-again-as-june-home-sales-edge-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote to strike as soon as August long weekend if no deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Canadian travellers will be double-checking their plans for the August long weekend, after WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-strike-as-soon-as-august-long-weekend-if-no-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-strike-as-soon-as-august-long-weekend-if-no-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants could strike on the August long weekend — if they vote yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strike vote could mean more than 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet could legally walk off the job on Aug. 2, if protracted negotiations with Canada's second-largest airline aren't settled before then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-could-strike-on-the-august-long-weekend-if-they-vote-yes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-could-strike-on-the-august-long-weekend-if-they-vote-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 states sue Paramount over Warner takeover, say merger would 'extinguish competition']]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve states, including California and New York, sued to block Paramount&rsquo;s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, arguing that the $81-billion US merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/12-states-sue-paramount-over-warner-takeover-say-merger-would-extinguish-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/12-states-sue-paramount-over-warner-takeover-say-merger-would-extinguish-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices at Canadian pumps rising again as oil climbs to 4-week highs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average price of gas in Canada was up 3.4 cents midday Tuesday, as the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil hovered around $84 US. The jump in oil prices was mainly due to ratcheting tensions between the U.S. and Iran, but that wasn't the only global conflict impacting the energy industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prices-at-canadian-pumps-rising-again-as-oil-climbs-to-4-week-highs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prices-at-canadian-pumps-rising-again-as-oil-climbs-to-4-week-highs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil rises to 4-week highs as conflict in Iran escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was up around $86 US on Tuesday morning. That's higher than oil has been in recent weeks after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, but below the $100 mark that oil has reached earlier in the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-rises-to-4-week-highs-as-conflict-in-iran-escalates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-rises-to-4-week-highs-as-conflict-in-iran-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian trips to U.S. inch up despite months-long travel boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. edged up in June by 3.2 per cent compared to the year before, according to Statistics Canada. It's a small increase, but it's the third month in a row in which Canadian travel is up compared to 2025 &mdash; a positive sign for some in the tourism industry south of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-trips-to-us-inch-up-despite-months-long-travel-boycott/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-trips-to-us-inch-up-despite-months-long-travel-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub, CEO hit with 'deceptive practices' class action over mass scalping]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub and its CEO, Eric Baker, have been hit with a proposed $5-million class-action lawsuit in the United States over the company's ties to large-scale scalpers &mdash; connections reported by CBC News last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-ceo-hit-with-deceptive-practices-class-action-over-mass-scalping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-ceo-hit-with-deceptive-practices-class-action-over-mass-scalping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agreement reached on multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture project, a condition for a new West Coast pipeline moving ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/agreement-reached-on-multibillion-dollar-pathways-carbon-capture-and-storage-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/agreement-reached-on-multibillion-dollar-pathways-carbon-capture-and-storage-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Americans are relying on credit cards to buy groceries, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[American families are increasingly being pushed past their financial limits at the grocery checkout counter, turning to credit card debt just to keep food on the table, according to a new study.Data released Monday from the Urban Institute found that a cumulative 32% increase in food costs over the last five years has pushed more than one in four working-age Americans into credit card debt just to cover their regular grocery bills."Groceries are one of the largest household budget items for fami]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-americans-are-relying-on-credit-cards-to-buy-groceries-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-americans-are-relying-on-credit-cards-to-buy-groceries-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obamacare exchange flaw exposed Americans to unexpected health plan switches, watchdog finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new government watchdog report warns that stronger safeguards against fraud are needed in the Obamacare exchanges to prevent bad actors who serve as agents and brokers in the federal marketplace from making unauthorized plan enrollments and changes to get compensation from health insurance providers.The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Monday released a report showing that the number of consumer complaints about unauthorized plan enrollments and changes grew more than fourfold from 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/obamacare-exchange-flaw-exposed-americans-to-unexpected-health-plan-switches-watchdog-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/obamacare-exchange-flaw-exposed-americans-to-unexpected-health-plan-switches-watchdog-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ratification votes set for later this week after Unifor, Ford reach tentative 3-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If finalized, the agreement would set the pattern for bargaining with Stellantis and General Motors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ratification-votes-set-for-later-this-week-after-unifor-ford-reach-tentative-3-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ratification-votes-set-for-later-this-week-after-unifor-ford-reach-tentative-3-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta expands Louisiana data center in $50B AI push, boosting rural community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is expanding its massive data center project in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, making it one of the largest data centers in history, the company announced Monday.&nbsp;The expansion pushes Meta&rsquo;s total investment in the region to more than $50 billion, marking one of the biggest AI infrastructure investments in the world, according to the company.Once operational, the data center is expected to support more than 1,000 jobs. Meta said Louisiana business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-expands-louisiana-data-center-in-50b-ai-push-boosting-rural-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-expands-louisiana-data-center-in-50b-ai-push-boosting-rural-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The price of fish and chips is going up this summer in the Maritimes. Here’s why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pleasant Street Diner in Dartmouth, N.S., serves about 1,000 pounds of fresh haddock per week. But early this month, their supplier increased the price of the historically affordable fish by 40 per cent, or about $5 per pound. Overnight, their weekly haddock expenses went up $5,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-price-of-fish-and-chips-is-going-up-this-summer-in-the-maritimes-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-price-of-fish-and-chips-is-going-up-this-summer-in-the-maritimes-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The price of fish and chips is going up this summer in Atlantic Canada. Here’s why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pleasant Street Diner in Dartmouth, N.S., serves about 1,000 pounds of fresh haddock per week. But early this month, their supplier increased the price of the historically affordable fish by 40 per cent, or about $5 per pound. Overnight, their weekly haddock expenses went up $5,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-price-of-fish-and-chips-is-going-up-this-summer-in-atlantic-canada-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-price-of-fish-and-chips-is-going-up-this-summer-in-atlantic-canada-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MagSafe battery chargers recalled after reports of fires, burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 MagSafe battery chargers have been recalled over burn risks following reports of the power banks catching fire and causing burn injuries.Flaunt&nbsp;is recalling about 1,400 MagSafe battery chargers due to the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission."The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks (chargers) can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/magsafe-battery-chargers-recalled-after-reports-of-fires-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/magsafe-battery-chargers-recalled-after-reports-of-fires-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney spotlights American businesses powering its magic in nation’s 250th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Alaska tour operators to California engineering firms, Disney is highlighting the American companies helping power its parks, cruises and attractions as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.The entertainment giant&rsquo;s U.S. theme parks alone generate nearly $67 billion in total economic impact and support about 403,000 jobs nationwide. Across its parks, cruises and attractions, Disney relies on suppliers, design firms and family businesses to help bring those experiences to life.D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-spotlights-american-businesses-powering-its-magic-in-nations-250th-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-spotlights-american-businesses-powering-its-magic-in-nations-250th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[High mortgage rates aren't the only reason homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans.Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge &mdash; a shortage of skilled workers &mdash; that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.Builders say the labor shortage is creating a ripple effect throughout the housing market, delaying projects, raising construction costs and limiting the number of new homes coming online at a time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-overlooked-obstacle-keeping-america-from-building-the-homes-it-needs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-overlooked-obstacle-keeping-america-from-building-the-homes-it-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco issues warning notice for plant due to invasive insect infestation concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is warning customers who recently purchased a certain variety of plant that they may have unknowingly brought home an invasive insect capable of spreading a disease that can damage or even kill some other plants and trees.The warehouse giant issued a notice last week that desert willow plants sold between June 24 and July 3, 2026, may have been infested with the glassy-winged sharpshooter."This invasive insect pest can spread harmful plant diseases, including Pierce&rsquo;s disease, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-warning-notice-for-plant-due-to-invasive-insect-infestation-concern/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-warning-notice-for-plant-due-to-invasive-insect-infestation-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. researchers turn to wild yeast in bid to help struggling craft breweries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Langara College and the University of British Columbia are studying wild yeast collected from across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest to see if it can be used to brew beer with unique flavours while reducing costs for breweries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rising travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, more Canadians are trading keys. Global home exchange networks report a massive surge in Canadian members still looking to travel but save big on accommodations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-exchanges-gaining-popularity-as-canadians-look-for-cheaper-ways-to-travel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-exchanges-gaining-popularity-as-canadians-look-for-cheaper-ways-to-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney talks about Canada's 'energy sovereignty.' But what does that really mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soon after Donald Trump took office for a second time, with punishing tariffs and menacing talk of Canada as "the 51st state," this country's leaders began to invoke the idea of "energy sovereignty." But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-talks-about-canadas-energy-sovereignty-but-what-does-that-really-mean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-talks-about-canadas-energy-sovereignty-but-what-does-that-really-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors to drop charges against alleged mastermind of $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice is planning to drop charges against a Colorado man accused of running a cryptocurrency fraud that allegedly netted him $722 million.Matthew Goettsche and several others were indicted in 2019 over claims he defrauded investors with his crypto mining firm, BitClub Network. He rewarded investors for recruiting new members, prosecutors said, the classic structure of a Ponzi scheme.In a sharp reversal, the deputy attorney general's office in Washington ordered the New Jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-alleged-mastermind-of-722-million-crypto-ponzi-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-alleged-mastermind-of-722-million-crypto-ponzi-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Canada strike deal to open bridge linking Detroit and Windsor after dispute delayed launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States and Canada have reached a deal to open a new multibillion-dollar bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, ending a dispute that delayed the project&rsquo;s launch.The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 and become the fourth crossing between Detroit and Canada.The 1&frac12;-mile bridge was originally supposed to open last month. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said June 11 that the U.S. and Canada had agreed to put off the opening to "resolve any outstan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canada-strike-deal-to-open-bridge-linking-detroit-and-windsor-after-dispute-delayed-launch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canada-strike-deal-to-open-bridge-linking-detroit-and-windsor-after-dispute-delayed-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z is breaking one of the most deeply rooted social taboos by openly discussing salaries, spending limits and personal finances online.The Wall Street Journal's Free Expression associate editor Mary Julia Koch joined FOX Business&rsquo; Ashley Webster on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss loud budgeting and why younger Americans are increasingly willing to make once-private financial conversations public.The trend encourages people to be transparent about what they can and cannot afford, often by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-breaks-ultimate-taboo-by-posting-salaries-online/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-breaks-ultimate-taboo-by-posting-salaries-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta shuts down AI tool after backlash over public Instagram accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta on Friday discontinued an artificial intelligence feature that allowed users to generate images by referencing public Instagram accounts, days after introducing the tool as part of a broader rollout of AI-powered creative features on Instagram.The company announced the decision in an update to its Instagram blog."Earlier this week, we announced that one way for people to generate images in Meta AI is by @-mentioning public Instagram accounts that they want to reference," the company wrote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-shuts-down-ai-tool-after-backlash-over-public-instagram-accounts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-shuts-down-ai-tool-after-backlash-over-public-instagram-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump celebrates $250B Micron investment, says America is 'GETTING SHOVELS IN THE GROUND']]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Friday touted Micron Technology's plans to invest $250 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, including what the company says will become the largest chip manufacturing site in American history.The Boise, Idaho-based company announced Thursday that it is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing and research investments with a goal of producing 40% of its DRAM memory chips in the United States."BIGGER INVESTMENTS JUST KEEP COMING!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, calling t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-celebrates-250b-micron-investment-says-america-is-getting-shovels-in-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-celebrates-250b-micron-investment-says-america-is-getting-shovels-in-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple files lawsuit, accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-files-lawsuit-accuses-openai-of-stealing-trade-secrets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-files-lawsuit-accuses-openai-of-stealing-trade-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuisinart stainless steel propane grill sold at Lowe's and Walmart recalled over shattering glass risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of grills sold online and at Lowe's and Walmart are being recalled due to the risk of glass shattering while the grill is in use, raising the risk of serious injury.Roughly 12,660 stainless steel Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills are covered by the U.S. recall, which the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday, while about 83 grills were sold in Canada.The model number of the recalled grills is CGG-6331 and may be found on the label inside of the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cuisinart-stainless-steel-propane-grill-sold-at-lowes-and-walmart-recalled-over-shattering-glass-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cuisinart-stainless-steel-propane-grill-sold-at-lowes-and-walmart-recalled-over-shattering-glass-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple accuses OpenAI of telling recruits to bring Apple prototypes to interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple accused OpenAI on Friday of telling Apple employees interviewing for jobs to bring confidential prototypes, engineering artifacts and hardware components to interviews as part of an effort to accelerate the artificial intelligence company's push into consumer devices.The allegation is among the most explosive claims in a sweeping trade secrets lawsuit Apple filed in federal court against OpenAI, former Apple executives and engineers, accusing them of systematically misappropriating confide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-accuses-openai-of-telling-recruits-to-bring-apple-prototypes-to-interviews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-accuses-openai-of-telling-recruits-to-bring-apple-prototypes-to-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: America’s Central Command, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you read the press releases from the United States Central Command, you would know that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Let me quote: "since early May, U.S. forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the vital international trade corridor."Let me repeat those numbers. Actually it&rsquo;s 825 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil just since early May. That&rsquo;s why oil pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-americas-central-command-not-iran-controls-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-americas-central-command-not-iran-controls-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27, Ottawa confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-july-27-ottawa-confirms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-to-open-july-27-ottawa-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open by late July after delay, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the U.S. have reached a deal to open a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, a source with direct knowledge of the deal has confirmed to CBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-by-late-july-after-delay-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open by end of July, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. was finalized Thursday, and the bridge will open by the end of July, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-by-end-of-july-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-set-to-open-by-end-of-july-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta axes feature that allowed tagging Instagram users to generate AI images of them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta killed one feature of its new Muse Image system that would let users tag Instagram accounts and generate images based on an account's profile and posts. Its initial announcement also revealed, to the dismay of some, that Meta AI permissions are automatically turned on for users with public accounts in other countries &mdash; including Canada &mdash; and must be switched off manually in app settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-axes-feature-that-allowed-tagging-instagram-users-to-generate-ai-images-of-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-axes-feature-that-allowed-tagging-instagram-users-to-generate-ai-images-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't want someone using your Instagram pics to generate AI content? Here's what to do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muse Image is only available in the U.S. at this time, but the announcement revealed, to the dismay of some, that Meta AI permissions are automatically turned on for users with public accounts in other countries &mdash; including Canada &mdash; and must be switched off manually in your app settings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dont-want-someone-using-your-instagram-pics-to-generate-ai-content-heres-what-to-do/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dont-want-someone-using-your-instagram-pics-to-generate-ai-content-heres-what-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National debt interest and entitlement spending push FY2026 federal budget deficit toward $2 trillion]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's federal budget deficit is now outpacing last year's as federal spending is growing at a faster rate than tax revenue, pushing the annual shortfall closer to $2 trillion.The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Thursday released its monthly budget review for the month of June, which showed the FY2026 deficit was $1.373 trillion through the first nine months of the fiscal year.That represents a $35 billion increase in the budget deficit compared with the same period a year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-debt-interest-and-entitlement-spending-push-fy2026-federal-budget-deficit-toward-2-trillion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-debt-interest-and-entitlement-spending-push-fy2026-federal-budget-deficit-toward-2-trillion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenworks Tools is recalling about 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard power tools and lithium-ion batteries after dozens of reports of batteries smoking, sparking or catching fire while charging, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The voluntary recall covers select Kobalt 24V and 48V outdoor power equipment sold with USB-C rechargeable batteries, including string trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, power cleaners and other tools.The CPSC said charging th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-550000-kobalt-yard-tools-recalled-over-battery-fire-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-550000-kobalt-yard-tools-recalled-over-battery-fire-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta data centre in Alberta to start operating before neighbouring power plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be four years before a new natural gas-fired power plant north of Edmonton is operating and able to serve the massive data centre Meta Platforms Inc. is planning nearby. The tech giant expects the $13-billion-plus data centre will be online in the next two to three years, though no exact timeline has been set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-data-centre-in-alberta-to-start-operating-before-neighbouring-power-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-data-centre-in-alberta-to-start-operating-before-neighbouring-power-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta CEO Ed Bastian says airline fares will stay elevated even if jet fuel prices fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines sees higher fares staying in place for consumers amid higher costs for fuel and other expenses, even if oil prices return to more moderate levels and allow jet fuel costs to decline in turn.Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on the company's quarterly earnings call that the dynamics of the airline industry have changed significantly as higher fuel prices, as well as increases in other categories of operational expenses, have made it more difficult for low-cost carriers to compete through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-says-airline-fares-will-stay-elevated-even-if-jet-fuel-prices-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-says-airline-fares-will-stay-elevated-even-if-jet-fuel-prices-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Justice Dept. reaches deal with South Bow regarding Keystone spill in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with pipeline company South Bow Corp. regarding a 2022 rupture of the Keystone pipeline that spilled nearly 13,000 barrels of oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-justice-dept-reaches-deal-with-south-bow-regarding-keystone-spill-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-justice-dept-reaches-deal-with-south-bow-regarding-keystone-spill-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnival begins building record-breaking Destiny cruise ship that boosts number of ocean-facing balcony cabins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carnival Cruise Line hosted a traditional steel-cutting ceremony on Friday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, marking a major milestone in the construction of its newest next-generation ship, Carnival Destiny, set to debut in summer 2029.The event featured a high-tech 3D hologram giving onlookers a first look at the vessel, which will lead Carnival's brand-new "Ace Class" fleet.Two additional Ace Class sister ships are set to hit the water in 2031 and 2033.DISNEY CRUISE CANCELED A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carnival-begins-building-record-breaking-destiny-cruise-ship-that-boosts-number-of-ocean-facing-balcony-cabins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carnival-begins-building-record-breaking-destiny-cruise-ship-that-boosts-number-of-ocean-facing-balcony-cabins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of broken window after takeoff from Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger on a Ryanair flight was reportedly nearly sucked out of a broken window in midair on Friday morning.The incident occurred on Flight 1879 from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, after a piece of debris came off one of the airliner's engines and broke the window shortly after takeoff, Greek media outlets reported.A woman who was on the flight and witnessed the incident told Radio Thessaloniki that most of the passengers on the flight were asleep and "immediately realized ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-passenger-partially-sucked-out-of-broken-window-after-takeoff-from-greece/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-passenger-partially-sucked-out-of-broken-window-after-takeoff-from-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved American ice cream chain shuttering dozens of stores nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial pressures battering the U.S. restaurant industry have reached one of America&rsquo;s most iconic legacy brands.Multiple news outlets reported Friday that Dairy Queen has shuttered dozens of locations nationwide. From the heart of Texas to the interior of Alaska, local communities are losing long-standing businesses as independent franchisees grapple with a tightening economic climate and strict corporate compliance mandates.In late June, a single franchisee in Alaska closed its thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-american-ice-cream-chain-shuttering-dozens-of-stores-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-american-ice-cream-chain-shuttering-dozens-of-stores-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House, gas stations point fingers over stubborn prices while locations that slashed prices see boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[As oil prices react to the latest back-and-forth between the United States and Iran, fingers are being pointed as to why gas prices remain closer to $4 a gallon than $3 a gallon.The price of a barrel of oil influences the price of gas. Within the cost of a gallon, oil producers sell the oil to a refinery that in turn sells the gas to a station. Also, in the price consumers pay are state and local taxes, environmental maintenance for the station, and a credit card transaction fee.White House exec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/white-house-gas-stations-point-fingers-over-stubborn-prices-while-locations-that-slashed-prices-see-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/white-house-gas-stations-point-fingers-over-stubborn-prices-while-locations-that-slashed-prices-see-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP billionaire reveals whether he would back Vance or Rubio in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked by media figure Andrew Ross Sorkin on Wednesday whether he would back Secretary of State Marco Rubio or Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 Republican presidential primary contest, multibillionaire Ken Griffin indicated that he had backed Rubio in the past and would be predisposed to do so again, Axios reported.The exchange occurred during an interview at the Allen &amp; Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, according to the outlet, which noted that Griffin did not state what he would do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-billionaire-reveals-whether-he-would-back-vance-or-rubio-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-billionaire-reveals-whether-he-would-back-vance-or-rubio-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada added 18,000 jobs in June as unemployment rate edged down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent, from 6.6 per cent in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-added-18000-jobs-in-june-as-unemployment-rate-edged-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-added-18000-jobs-in-june-as-unemployment-rate-edged-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA moves to expose hidden foreign drug factories, strengthen domestic production in sweeping rule proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with a regulatory overhaul to limit U.S. reliance on foreign drugs and cut red tape to allow American manufacturers to fill the space, FOX Business has learned.The FDA is proposing a new rule Friday that aims to streamline processes for American drug manufacturers while toughening regulation for foreign ones.The FDA is launching a new website to go along with the overhaul that details all the ways the agency can assist U.S. manufacturers. A majo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-moves-to-expose-hidden-foreign-drug-factories-strengthen-domestic-production-in-sweeping-rule-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-moves-to-expose-hidden-foreign-drug-factories-strengthen-domestic-production-in-sweeping-rule-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[American consumers hoping for a swift end to years of inflationary pressures are facing a harsh reality check.While recent relief at the gas pump offered a temporary reprieve, corporate supply chain strains and the lingering effects of global trade and geopolitical shocks are expected to keep prices elevated for the foreseeable future. According to The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson, everyday Americans will continue to feel the squeeze at the grocery store, with the Federal Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumers-shouldnt-expect-prices-to-fall-anytime-soon-top-economist-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumers-shouldnt-expect-prices-to-fall-anytime-soon-top-economist-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, his CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Alex Pilon received a $24,274.26 deposit in his bank account last March labelled 'Tax Refund - Canada' he knew it was a mistake, contacted the Canada Revenue Agency and returned the full amount. A year and a half later, the Thunder Bay, Ont., resident has been locked out of his CRA account and still hasn't received the tax refunds he was actually expecting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/after-he-returned-mistaken-24000-tax-refund-his-cra-account-was-locked-actual-tax-refunds-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/after-he-returned-mistaken-24000-tax-refund-his-cra-account-was-locked-actual-tax-refunds-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8M settlement proposed in beef price-fixing class action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price-fixing. The deal still needs to be approved by the courts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/8m-settlement-proposed-in-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/8m-settlement-proposed-in-beef-price-fixing-class-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court strikes down confidentiality clause for air travel complaints process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Transportation Agency's complaint resolution process, in place since 2023, had prevented passengers and airlines from publicly disclosing the result of complaints. Airlines argued those cases involved sensitive information, but an Ontario judge said in a ruling today that the confidentiality rule wasn't necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/court-strikes-down-confidentiality-clause-for-air-travel-complaints-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/court-strikes-down-confidentiality-clause-for-air-travel-complaints-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta building its first Canadian data centre northeast of Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta was revealed Wednesday as the proponent of a data centre in Sturgeon County, northeast of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-building-its-first-canadian-data-centre-northeast-of-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-building-its-first-canadian-data-centre-northeast-of-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking rents in Canada fall more than 4% from last year, according to report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says Canada saw its 21st consecutive month of year-over-year declines in rent. British Columbia and Ontario saw the biggest drops, while Atlantic Canada rents rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asking-rents-in-canada-fall-more-than-4-from-last-year-according-to-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asking-rents-in-canada-fall-more-than-4-from-last-year-according-to-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump more than 6% and stocks fall after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over']]></title><description><![CDATA[The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to about $79 US on Wednesday following the resumption of strikes in the Middle East. Major U.S. indexes also followed global markets on a downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-more-than-6-and-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-more-than-6-and-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump and stocks mostly fall after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over']]></title><description><![CDATA[The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered just under the $80 US per barrel mark on Wednesday evening, following the resumption of strikes in the Middle East the day before. Major U.S. indexes mostly dropped Wednesday, and Canada's main index lost about 1%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-and-stocks-mostly-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-and-stocks-mostly-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump 8% and stocks fall after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over']]></title><description><![CDATA[The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to about $80 US by midday Wednesday following the resumption of strikes in the Middle East. Major U.S. indexes also followed global markets on a downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-8-and-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-8-and-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada names Anko Van der Werff as new president and CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van der Werff is currently CEO of Scandinavian Airlines and will assume his new role at Air Canada by January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-names-anko-van-der-werff-as-new-president-and-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-names-anko-van-der-werff-as-new-president-and-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada names Anko Van der Werff as new CEO following predecessor's French-language fracas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada on Wednesday named Anko Van der Werff as its next president and CEO, following the departure of Michael Rousseau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-names-anko-van-der-werff-as-new-ceo-following-predecessors-french-language-fracas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-names-anko-van-der-werff-as-new-ceo-following-predecessors-french-language-fracas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian government told the Trump administration that new legislation combatting forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-says-theres-no-basis-for-trumps-forced-labour-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-says-theres-no-basis-for-trumps-forced-labour-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement Tuesday, the company said the closures affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers cuts 230 jobs, closes radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rogers spokesperson said the cuts affect 230 jobs, 80 of them in radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German aerospace company signs 10-year deal to use N.S. space launch pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isar Aerospace will build a dedicated complex in Canso, N.S., for its launch vehicle, known as Spectrum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/german-aerospace-company-signs-10-year-deal-to-use-ns-space-launch-pad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/german-aerospace-company-signs-10-year-deal-to-use-ns-space-launch-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's trade surplus hits four-year high in May, led by jump in exports to U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened in May. This was the third consecutive month of trade surplus for Canada and was led by a 1.5 per cent jump in exports to the U.S., the country's largest trading partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-trade-surplus-hits-four-year-high-in-may-led-by-jump-in-exports-to-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-trade-surplus-hits-four-year-high-in-may-led-by-jump-in-exports-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1 per cent of its global workforce,including overhauling its Xbox gaming business and &zwnj;divesting up to five studios as it looks to boost returns after years of heavy investment in the division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/microsoft-to-cut-4800-jobs-overhaul-xbox-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/microsoft-to-cut-4800-jobs-overhaul-xbox-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war drove inflation expectations up, hurt business confidence: BoC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iran war both hampered business confidence and sent inflation expectations soaring, the Bank of Canada revealed in a new set of business outlook surveys published Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-drove-inflation-expectations-up-hurt-business-confidence-boc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-drove-inflation-expectations-up-hurt-business-confidence-boc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada halts, delays several flight routes to U.S. destinations amid high fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada is once again scaling back flights to the U.S. amid high jet fuel costs and lower demand for trips south of the border. Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat all made cuts to their summer flight capacity to the U.S. earlier this year as the Iran war sent jet fuel prices soaring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-halts-delays-several-flight-routes-to-us-destinations-amid-high-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-halts-delays-several-flight-routes-to-us-destinations-amid-high-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Smith unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers to become sole owner of MLSE as Tanenbaum sells remaining stake for $4.35B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports &amp; Entertainment from Kilmer Sports Inc. means Rogers will own the Raptors, Leafs, Toronto FC, Argos, Marlies and Scotiabank Arena &mdash; plus the Blue Jays, Rogers Centre and Sportsnet, which it already owned. While the deal cements the company's dominance of Toronto sports, experts say it won't change anything for fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-to-become-sole-owner-of-mlse-as-tanenbaum-sells-remaining-stake-for-435b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-to-become-sole-owner-of-mlse-as-tanenbaum-sells-remaining-stake-for-435b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers buying remaining stake in MLSE for $4.35B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports &amp; Entertainment it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-buying-remaining-stake-in-mlse-for-435b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-buying-remaining-stake-in-mlse-for-435b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you can win on prediction markets? Here's why you're more likely to lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prediction markets, based on the idea that anybody can profit from predicting the outcome of an event, are about to make their way to Canada. But research suggests only a fraction of sophisticated users reap the benefits due to their extensive knowledge of finance, economics and computer skills that average users can't compete with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/think-you-can-win-on-prediction-markets-heres-why-youre-more-likely-to-lose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/think-you-can-win-on-prediction-markets-heres-why-youre-more-likely-to-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW North America CEO touts ‘long game’ in US as $1.7B South Carolina EV expansion takes shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW is "here for the long game" in the U.S. as it completes a $1.7 billion South Carolina investment and prepares to build fully electric vehicles at its largest plant, its North America CEO told FOX Business.Sebastian Mackensen, president and CEO of BMW of North America, said the investment marks a major milestone in the automaker&rsquo;s U.S. manufacturing strategy and proves BMW is doing more than making promises."One thing is to announce an investment and another one is to actually do the in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-north-america-ceo-touts-long-game-in-us-as-17b-south-carolina-ev-expansion-takes-shape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-north-america-ceo-touts-long-game-in-us-as-17b-south-carolina-ev-expansion-takes-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden-era illegal immigration drove up housing costs, Fed economists find]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents.The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden's border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages and supported economic growth.THE KEY STRATEGY RED STATES ARE USING TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS REVEALEDThe paper, pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/biden-era-illegal-immigration-drove-up-housing-costs-fed-economists-find/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/biden-era-illegal-immigration-drove-up-housing-costs-fed-economists-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hover near pre-conflict levels as OPEC+ boosts output again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices hovered near pre-conflict levels Sunday after OPEC+ agreed to increase production again, adding to global crude supplies as exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover following months of disruption.The oil-producing alliance said it will raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning in August, marking its third consecutive monthly increase as it gradually unwinds production cuts implemented in 2023.The decision reflects easing concerns about a lingering glob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hover-near-pre-conflict-levels-as-opec-boosts-output-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hover-near-pre-conflict-levels-as-opec-boosts-output-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Dell celebrates America’s 250th birthday with gift to seed the American Dream for millions of kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Independence Day announcement, tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan unveiled a "public-private partnership" aimed at giving millions of young Americans a direct financial stake in the nation's economy.The Dell Technologies CEO took to X on Saturday to announce they are giving $250 each to the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for "Trump Accounts.""This makes every child a shareholder in the greatest prosperity-creating engine the world has ever known &md]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/michael-dell-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday-with-gift-to-seed-the-american-dream-for-millions-of-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/michael-dell-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday-with-gift-to-seed-the-american-dream-for-millions-of-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US brands go patriotic with $17.76 burger deals, eagle cups and more for America’s 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[American brands are going all in on red, white and blue as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.From $17.76 burger deals and eagle-shaped coffee cups to collectible Coca-Cola cans and limited-edition snacks, companies are rolling out patriotic promotions tied to America&rsquo;s semiquincentennial.Steak &rsquo;n Shake is offering two "Liberty Meals" for $17.76 throughout July.The meal includes a double grass-fed Steakburger, beef tallow fries and a Patriot milkshake, according to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-brands-go-patriotic-with-1776-burger-deals-eagle-cups-and-more-for-americas-250th/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-brands-go-patriotic-with-1776-burger-deals-eagle-cups-and-more-for-americas-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 reasons to be bullish on America's economy as the nation turns 250 years old]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., and while Americans around the country are celebrating the occasion, it also serves as an opportunity to reflect on what helped make the U.S. the world's largest economy and the reasons it's still a great place to invest.Joseph P. Quinlan, head of CIO market strategy for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, authored a piece breaking down the 10 reasons the firm is bullish on the long-term prospects of investing in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/10-reasons-to-be-bullish-on-americas-economy-as-the-nation-turns-250-years-old/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/10-reasons-to-be-bullish-on-americas-economy-as-the-nation-turns-250-years-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surviving since Lincoln: How six generations beat the small business curse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bassett&rsquo;s Ice Cream has survived economic downturns, changing consumer tastes and generations of competition while remaining under family ownership since its founding in 1861. Now led by its sixth generation, the Philadelphia institution is marking another milestone as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to spotlight the company&rsquo;s history and how it has remained f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surviving-since-lincoln-how-six-generations-beat-the-small-business-curse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surviving-since-lincoln-how-six-generations-beat-the-small-business-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wants to build up to 10 new nuclear plants. Will our pension funds pay for them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's ambitious new nuclear strategy has called for private investment to help expand the industry. Given that nuclear power plants are notoriously expensive to build, the government will have to heavily de-risk the ventures to attract large investors, like pension funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-plants-will-our-pension-funds-pay-for-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-plants-will-our-pension-funds-pay-for-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy experts and economists say Alberta&rsquo;s public-private pitch may be the only way to get a pipelines done in today's context, but if there are benefits, they could go beyond just the oil and gas industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-pipeline-pitch-is-heavy-on-public-light-on-private-investment-so-who-benefits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-pipeline-pitch-is-heavy-on-public-light-on-private-investment-so-who-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-year-old gets surprise of a lifetime as Disneyland's honorary 1 billionth guest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 8-year-old Arizona boy celebrating his birthday at Disneyland got the surprise of a lifetime Friday when he was named the California theme park's honorary 1 billionth guest.Andres Robles and his family, who traveled from Arizona, were greeted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during a ceremony on the Main Street USA train station platform, where they helped unveil an updated sign that says "Population 1,000,000,000."The family received a VIP tour that included a visit to Walt Disney's private]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/8-year-old-gets-surprise-of-a-lifetime-as-disneylands-honorary-1-billionth-guest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/8-year-old-gets-surprise-of-a-lifetime-as-disneylands-honorary-1-billionth-guest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is urging state attorneys general to probe and prosecute any illegal activities contributing to high fuel costs for Americans."Although crude oil prices are now dropping rapidly, far too much of that price cut is being withheld from Americans when they pay for gasoline," the letter, signed by Associate Attorney General Stanley Wodward Jr. and Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, claims.The document includes a screenshot of a Truth Social post that President Dona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-and-ftc-press-states-to-target-any-illegal-activity-contributing-to-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-and-ftc-press-states-to-target-any-illegal-activity-contributing-to-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hoekstra-says-no-significant-progress-in-14-months-of-trade-negotiations-but-us-to-keep-talking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hoekstra-says-no-significant-progress-in-14-months-of-trade-negotiations-but-us-to-keep-talking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major retailers open for July 4: Here's where you can shop and eat on America's 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Americans gear up to celebrate America's 250th birthday, many major retailers and restaurants will stay open, close or operate with reduced hours on July 4.Big-box and grocery stores, including Sam's Club and Kroger, and several restaurants, including Olive Garden and Taco Bell, will stay open on the holiday. Other chains, including McDonald's and Whole Foods, will remain open with adjusted operating hours.Take a look at which major U.S. retailers will stay open for last-minute shopping runs,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-retailers-open-for-july-4-heres-where-you-can-shop-and-eat-on-americas-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-retailers-open-for-july-4-heres-where-you-can-shop-and-eat-on-americas-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post stopping parcel delivery to some EU countries because of new duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post says it is suspending service to some European Union countries over new customs rules for low-value shipments, saying it's not accepting parcels destined for a dozen countries until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-stopping-parcel-delivery-to-some-eu-countries-because-of-new-duty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-stopping-parcel-delivery-to-some-eu-countries-because-of-new-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia county urges power saving measures amid 25% electricity rate hike, data center growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Vithoulkas, the county manager in Virginia's Henrico County, is asking county employees to cut back on power usage as electricity rates soar 25% across Virginia, the state with by far the most data centers.&nbsp;In a June 26 email sent out to all county employees and obtained by the Henrico Citizen, Vithoulkas asked employees to adjust individual habits as electricity rates increased by 25% and noted that prices were likely to shoot up even higher."Beginning July 1st, the rate we pay for el]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virginia-county-urges-power-saving-measures-amid-25-electricity-rate-hike-data-center-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virginia-county-urges-power-saving-measures-amid-25-electricity-rate-hike-data-center-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy reveals he is losing millions in brutal Bitcoin crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy says his latest Bitcoin investment has become an expensive lesson in timing, with the Barstool Sports founder revealing he is down millions but still has no plans to sell despite the cryptocurrency's sharp decline.Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss politics, sports and cryptocurrency, where he acknowledged buying Bitcoin near its recent highs and explained why he is continuing to hold the asset throu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-reveals-he-is-losing-millions-in-brutal-bitcoin-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-reveals-he-is-losing-millions-in-brutal-bitcoin-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford rolls into nation’s capital with historic car showcase celebrating America’s 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is turning one of Washington, D.C.&rsquo;s busiest transit hubs into a showcase of American industry, innovation and horsepower for the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday.The automaker has opened "Driving America Forward," a free Union Station exhibit that traces Ford&rsquo;s 123-year impact on American life &mdash; from the factory floor and World War II to farms, racetracks and pop culture.The exhibit runs July 1 through July 14 as millions of visitors travel through the nation&rsquo;s capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-rolls-into-nations-capital-with-historic-car-showcase-celebrating-americas-250th/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-rolls-into-nations-capital-with-historic-car-showcase-celebrating-americas-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline, with a price tag of $35B or more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta is formally proposing an oil pipeline to the southwest coast of British Columbia for tanker export to Asian markets, in a partnership with federally-owned Trans Mountain Corp. and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-pitches-southern-route-for-west-coast-pipeline-with-a-price-tag-of-35b-or-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-pitches-southern-route-for-west-coast-pipeline-with-a-price-tag-of-35b-or-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise rival knocks Costco's famous rotisserie chicken off its perch as best bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco's iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken has earned a cult-like following among shoppers for years, but Consumer Reports says Sam's Club now has the best bird in the warehouse club business.After evaluating rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, warehouse clubs and big-box retailers, Consumer Reports named Sam's Club's Member's Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken its top overall pick, edging out Costco's Kirkland Signature bird.According to Consumer Reports, tasters gave Sam's Club the edge fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surprise-rival-knocks-costcos-famous-rotisserie-chicken-off-its-perch-as-best-bird/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surprise-rival-knocks-costcos-famous-rotisserie-chicken-off-its-perch-as-best-bird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games starting in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download their games online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-end-releasing-playstation-games-on-disc-earning-ire-from-gamers-despite-market-shift-to-digital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-end-releasing-playstation-games-on-disc-earning-ire-from-gamers-despite-market-shift-to-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft eyes another wave of layoffs that could hit 5,000 workers next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is expected to lay off up to 2.5% of its workforce as early as next week.&nbsp;The cuts, which could affect 5,000 employees, may impact sales, consulting and the Xbox gaming unit, according to a report from Business Insider Tuesday.&nbsp;The layoffs would mark the latest round of restructuring in the tech sector as companies continue to cut costs while directing more resources toward artificial intelligence (AI).Last summer, Microsoft laid off roughly 4% of its workforce, or about 9,00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/microsoft-eyes-another-wave-of-layoffs-that-could-hit-5000-workers-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/microsoft-eyes-another-wave-of-layoffs-that-could-hit-5000-workers-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla deliveries beat forecasts as Europe's rebound brightens outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla reported strong second-quarter deliveries Thursday, blowing past Wall Street expectations as a rebound in Europe helped fuel hopes that the electric vehicle maker can return to annual growth.The Austin, Texas-based company delivered 480,126 vehicles from April through June, a record for the second quarter, up about 25% from a year earlier and well above the 402,776 vehicles analysts expected, according to Visible Alpha data.Tesla produced 451,758 vehicles during the quarter, meaning delive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-deliveries-beat-forecasts-as-europes-rebound-brightens-outlook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-deliveries-beat-forecasts-as-europes-rebound-brightens-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA upgrades popular potato chip recall to highest risk over salmonella]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of certain Utz Quality Foods potato chips to its highest risk classification, warning consumers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday that the products carry a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death if contaminated with salmonella.The FDA designated the recall as a Class I recall after Utz voluntarily recalled certain Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips sold nationwide in May. The products were pulled after the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-upgrades-popular-potato-chip-recall-to-highest-risk-over-salmonella/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-upgrades-popular-potato-chip-recall-to-highest-risk-over-salmonella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light for Greenlight: Pembina, partners go ahead with gas plant for data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pembina Pipeline Corp. and two partners have given the go-ahead to the Greenlight Electricity Centre, a natural gas plant serving a data centre customer. The 932-megawatt plant would be built in Sturgeon County, part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland region north of Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/green-light-for-greenlight-pembina-partners-go-ahead-with-gas-plant-for-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/green-light-for-greenlight-pembina-partners-go-ahead-with-gas-plant-for-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the investment options for Trump Accounts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced the lineup of investment funds that will be available in Trump Accounts for families to choose from in the months ahead as they use the accounts to invest in their children's futures.When the program officially launches on July 4, all contributions to Trump Accounts will be invested by default in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPYM), which is a low-cost exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-are-the-investment-options-for-trump-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-are-the-investment-options-for-trump-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat drives record demand threat as America's largest grid prepares emergency measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's largest electric grid has secured emergency federal authority that could allow some data centers and other large electricity users with backup generators to temporarily reduce their power consumption as officials prepare for what could become the system's highest electricity demand in nearly two decades.PJM Interconnection, which serves about 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C., said Wednesday it expects electricity demand to reach about 166,147 megawatts on Thursda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/extreme-heat-drives-record-demand-threat-as-americas-largest-grid-prepares-emergency-measures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/extreme-heat-drives-record-demand-threat-as-americas-largest-grid-prepares-emergency-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California bans consumer-facing 'sell by' food labels under new law aimed at reducing waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's standardized food date-labeling law took effect Tuesday, requiring food manufacturers that choose to display expiration-style dates on products sold in the state to use uniform language and prohibiting consumer-facing "sell by" labels.Under Assembly Bill 660, food manufacturers, processors and retailers that display date labels on food manufactured on or after July 1, 2026, must use "BEST if Used by" or "BEST if Used or Frozen by" to indicate product quality, and "USE by" or "USE by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-bans-consumer-facing-sell-by-food-labels-under-new-law-aimed-at-reducing-waste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-bans-consumer-facing-sell-by-food-labels-under-new-law-aimed-at-reducing-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldman Sachs to contribute $1,000 to Trump Accounts for eligible children of employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldman Sachs on Thursday announced that it will make a matching contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of the firm's employees.The company will make a one-time matching contribution of $1,000 to employees with children born between 2025 and 2028 upon the time of enrollment in&nbsp;Trump Accounts, matching the $1,000 federal seed contribution."Starting early and staying invested for the long term is one of the most reliable ways American families build lasting financial security,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/goldman-sachs-to-contribute-1000-to-trump-accounts-for-eligible-children-of-employees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/goldman-sachs-to-contribute-1000-to-trump-accounts-for-eligible-children-of-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipping costs soar as retailers try to secure orders ahead of fresh tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers are rushing to import products ahead of possible new tariffs expected to land at the end of July. That's pushing the cost to move products by boat way up &mdash; and industry experts say consumers will bear the brunt of that extra cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shipping-costs-soar-as-retailers-try-to-secure-orders-ahead-of-fresh-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shipping-costs-soar-as-retailers-try-to-secure-orders-ahead-of-fresh-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace in June despite headwinds caused by elevated inflation and uncertainty over the Iran war's economic impact.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday reported that employers&nbsp;added 57,000 jobs in June. That figure was below the estimate of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated 110,000 jobs added.The&nbsp;unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior two month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-jobs-at-a-slower-pace-than-expected-in-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-jobs-at-a-slower-pace-than-expected-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS says Boeing guidance led carrier not to adopt enhanced MD-11 inspections before fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPS said it relied on Boeing's assessment that a known engine mount issue did not pose a flight safety risk when it chose not to adopt enhanced inspections before last year's fatal cargo plane crash in Louisville, according to newly released National Transportation Safety Board filings.In its post-hearing submission to the NTSB, UPS said it followed all required Boeing and Federal Aviation Administration-approved maintenance programs for its MD-11 fleet.&nbsp;The company said Boeing's 2008 and 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ups-says-boeing-guidance-led-carrier-not-to-adopt-enhanced-md-11-inspections-before-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ups-says-boeing-guidance-led-carrier-not-to-adopt-enhanced-md-11-inspections-before-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government to announce details for West Coast pipeline proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is expected to announce details on Thursday regarding its proposal to build a new oil pipeline stretching to the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-government-to-announce-details-for-west-coast-pipeline-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-government-to-announce-details-for-west-coast-pipeline-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump promises Philadelphia gas discounts ahead of July 4, claims oil prices are 'plummeting']]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that fuel prices will be lowered at select gas stations in the Philadelphia area just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, as he boasted that oil and gas prices are dropping.On Friday, Freedom Fuel Network will be lowering gas prices at 25 stations across the Greater Philadelphia Area, according to Trump."As we approach America&rsquo;s 250th Birthday, I am pleased to announce that a VERY smart Retailer, located throughout the Northeast, is stepping u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-promises-philadelphia-gas-discounts-ahead-of-july-4-claims-oil-prices-are-plummeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-promises-philadelphia-gas-discounts-ahead-of-july-4-claims-oil-prices-are-plummeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Costco approved in California, but some locals say location is 'unnecessary']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Costco warehouse and gas station are one step closer to coming to Downey, California, after city leaders approved a development agreement for the project, though not everyone is convinced the area needs another location.The Downey City Council recently voted to move forward with plans for the new warehouse on Firestone Boulevard. City officials say the development is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate new revenue for public services.Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz Jr. praised the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-costco-approved-in-california-but-some-locals-say-location-is-unnecessary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-costco-approved-in-california-but-some-locals-say-location-is-unnecessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your AC: 13,000 units recalled over fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 13,000 air conditioning units were recalled for posing fire and burn hazards, as Americans attempt to stay cool during a heatwave for the Fourth of July weekend.Texas-based Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. issued the recall last week for about 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps sold nationwide, as well as about 53 that were sold in Canada."The heating element can remain energized during a ground fault, despite be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-ac-13000-units-recalled-over-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-ac-13000-units-recalled-over-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ says Alibaba failed to stop illegal pharmaceuticals and banned goods from reaching US buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million and enter into a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting it failed to prevent tens of thousands of illegal product sales into the U.S. through its online marketplaces.The DOJ announced Wednesday that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its U.S.-based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, will pay a combined $600 million to resolve allegations they failed to stop merchants from selling and import]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-says-alibaba-failed-to-stop-illegal-pharmaceuticals-and-banned-goods-from-reaching-us-buyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-says-alibaba-failed-to-stop-illegal-pharmaceuticals-and-banned-goods-from-reaching-us-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the main sticking points in the Trump admin's trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's announcement that it doesn't plan to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and instead intends to pursue individual trade agreements with its two neighbors.Wednesday marked the sixth year of the USMCA being in effect, a milestone which gave the administration the option of extending the agreement as is or opting against renewing it to address trade issues with Canada and Mexico. The USMCA will remain in place for 10 years while those negotiations occur.The tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-are-the-main-sticking-points-in-the-trump-admins-trade-negotiations-with-canada-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-are-the-main-sticking-points-in-the-trump-admins-trade-negotiations-with-canada-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart goes nuclear in first-of-its-kind power deal for retail giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is making its first nuclear power play as the retail giant looks to support its growing footprint in Illinois.The retailer signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Constellation to buy emissions-free electricity from the company&rsquo;s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, the companies announced on June 23.The agreement provides Walmart with about 176 megawatts of power, including 30 megawatts of expanded generating capacity, through two 15-year terms starting in 2029 and 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-goes-nuclear-in-first-of-its-kind-power-deal-for-retail-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-goes-nuclear-in-first-of-its-kind-power-deal-for-retail-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: We Must Fight for Our Freedoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just about a year after signing the One Big, Beautiful Bill with its major league tax cuts, the stock market is roaring.In this year&rsquo;s second quarter, the S&amp;P 500 is up 15 percent and the NASDAQ up 21 percent &mdash; the best performance in 6 years. The small-cap Russell 2000 had the best first half in 35 years. The Dow Jones index is above 52,000.Business is booming and profitable. Employment is rising. Oil and gas prices are coming down. The dollar is strong.America is getting ready]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-must-fight-for-our-freedoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-must-fight-for-our-freedoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years as sellers adjust to a slower market and look to attract buyers.The national median asking price fell 2.5% in June compared with a year ago, declining to $430,000 based on the latest data from the Realtor.com monthly housing market trends report.June marked the eighth consecutive month of price decreases, and the 2.5% asking price drop was the deepest annual decline in the history of the data set, which dates back to 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/record-decline-in-home-asking-prices-offers-buyers-an-affordability-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/record-decline-in-home-asking-prices-offers-buyers-an-affordability-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google co-founder Sergey Brin offloads massive stake in NYC real estate for pennies on the dollar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months before New York City approved a historic two-year rent freeze, Google co-founder Sergey Brin quietly exited a struggling real estate fund at a steep loss.In December, Brin sold his stake back to A&amp;E Real Estate, the fund's manager, for six cents on the dollar, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg.The fund holds 5,900 rent-stabilized apartments, with Brin's stake being valued at roughly $79 million, a drop in the bucket when viewed next to his $280 billion net worth."A&amp;E bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-offloads-massive-stake-in-nyc-real-estate-for-pennies-on-the-dollar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-offloads-massive-stake-in-nyc-real-estate-for-pennies-on-the-dollar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution.&nbsp;Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the decision Wednesday in a post on its official PlayStation Blog, saying all new games released after January 2028 will be available through the PlayStation Store and retailers in digital formats only.The company said the move reflects changing con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-end-physical-playstation-game-discs-for-new-releases-starting-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-end-physical-playstation-game-discs-for-new-releases-starting-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroger announced Wednesday it will acquire regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal, marking the grocery giant's first major acquisition since regulators blocked its proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons nearly two years ago.The acquisition will strengthen Kroger's presence across several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic markets as traditional grocery chains compete with Walmart and Amazon while consumers continue searching for lower prices after years of elevated inflatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kroger-to-buy-popular-grocery-and-pharmacy-retailer-in-165b-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kroger-to-buy-popular-grocery-and-pharmacy-retailer-in-165b-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy keeps door open to NYC mayoral bid, unloads on Mamdani's fiscal claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is keeping the door open to a potential run for New York City mayor as he ramps up criticism of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing the candidate's economic message and political alliances are cause for concern.He joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss New York City politics, the state of the Democratic Party and why he believes voters should pay close attention to the views of candidates seeking public office.&nbsp;After Varney asked i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-keeps-door-open-to-nyc-mayoral-bid-unloads-on-mamdanis-fiscal-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-keeps-door-open-to-nyc-mayoral-bid-unloads-on-mamdanis-fiscal-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US decides not to renew USMCA trade pact, will seek separate deals with Canada, Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and will instead pursue independent trade deals with Canada and Mexico, FOX Business has learned.Wednesday marked the deadline for the six-year review. A Trump administration official told FOX Business that the president opted against extending the agreement.The official indicated that Trump will instead pursue separate deals with Canada and Mexico that last for up to 10 years.TRUMP &lsquo;ABSOLUTELY&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-decides-not-to-renew-usmca-trade-pact-will-seek-separate-deals-with-canada-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-decides-not-to-renew-usmca-trade-pact-will-seek-separate-deals-with-canada-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ reaches settlement with major egg producers over alleged price manipulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department and attorneys general from 17 states announced proposed settlements Tuesday with three of the nation's largest egg producers after alleging they coordinated to manipulate a key pricing benchmark that inflated egg prices for consumers nationwide.Federal officials simultaneously filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman's Egg Ranch and Versova while lodging the proposed settlements, which &ndash; if approved by a federal court &ndash; would prohibit th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reaches-settlement-with-major-egg-producers-over-alleged-price-manipulation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reaches-settlement-with-major-egg-producers-over-alleged-price-manipulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BofA CEO Brian Moynihan dismisses recession fears despite Wall Street's most hawkish Fed forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Wall Street prepares for the prospect of a more aggressive Federal Reserve, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has a reassuring message for anxious investors.Despite Bank of America's issuing the most hawkish forecast on Wall Street &mdash; predicting three interest rate hikes under Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh &mdash; Moynihan insists a recession is nowhere in sight."The [U.S.] president thought it was going to be rate cuts. Now we're talking about rate hikes. Will that lead us into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bofa-ceo-brian-moynihan-dismisses-recession-fears-despite-wall-streets-most-hawkish-fed-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bofa-ceo-brian-moynihan-dismisses-recession-fears-despite-wall-streets-most-hawkish-fed-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Taiwan is doubling the size of chipmaking plant in Arizona]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Taiwan is doubling the size of the chipmaking plants under construction in Arizona, adding that it could help the U.S. share of the chip market rise to 50% by the end of his term."We're creating more jobs, we have more people working today than have ever worked in the history of our country. It's great and that's before these places opened," Trump said before his departure from Joint Base Andrews.The president said that new chip plants will be openin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-taiwan-is-doubling-the-size-of-chipmaking-plant-in-arizona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-taiwan-is-doubling-the-size-of-chipmaking-plant-in-arizona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's crypto businesses took in about $1.2B US last year, federal filing shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion US from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits as his investors suffered losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-crypto-businesses-took-in-about-12b-us-last-year-federal-filing-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-crypto-businesses-took-in-about-12b-us-last-year-federal-filing-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silicon Valley elite shift record wealth to build Florida's new 'tech capital']]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel planted a record-setting flag in Miami&rsquo;s financial core, signing a historic $250-per-square-foot office lease that experts say marks a transition of the West Coast tech exodus from what began as a residential trend into a broader corporate takeover.As multibillion-dollar liquidity events loom for companies like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic, tech creators and founders are no longer just buying beachfront homes &mdash; they are anchoring corporate o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/silicon-valley-elite-shift-record-wealth-to-build-floridas-new-tech-capital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/silicon-valley-elite-shift-record-wealth-to-build-floridas-new-tech-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations, ADP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies in the private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday.The figure is below economists&rsquo; estimates of a gain of 118,000 jobs and down from the prior month's unrevised 122,000 payrolls figure.Education and health services added 48,000 positions, leading job creation in June. Trade, transportation and utilities added 15,000, financial activities gained 14,000 and other services added 8,000.BLS TOOK STEPS TO FIX DATA RELEASE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-98000-jobs-in-june-below-expectations-adp-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-98000-jobs-in-june-below-expectations-adp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator launches inquiry into contentious fees charged by Rogers, Bell and Telus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has ordered Canada's three largest telecoms to justify their contentious fees and explain why they shouldn't face fines for apparent federal violations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-contentious-fees-charged-by-rogers-bell-and-telus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-contentious-fees-charged-by-rogers-bell-and-telus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sephora joins Walmart, Target with new 'quiet hours' shopping experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sephora is bringing "quiet hours" to all of its U.S. stores, the latest sign that major retailers are investing in sensory-friendly shopping experiences aimed at making stores more accessible for neurodivergent customers.The beauty retailer announced that during designated quiet hours, stores will lower music volume, adjust in-store digital screens and minimize strong scents to create a calmer shopping environment. Sephora has not announced a nationwide schedule for the quieter shopping periods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sephora-joins-walmart-target-with-new-quiet-hours-shopping-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sephora-joins-walmart-target-with-new-quiet-hours-shopping-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump financial disclosure reveals more than $1B in crypto income during first year back in office]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump reported more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency-related income in his latest annual financial disclosure, underscoring how digital assets have become a major part of his business portfolio.The 2025 filing, released Tuesday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, spans more than 900 pages and covers the first year of Trump&rsquo;s second non-consecutive term in the White House.Trump reported more than $500 million from sales by World Liberty Financial, a crypto company co-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-financial-disclosure-reveals-more-than-1b-in-crypto-income-during-first-year-back-in-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-financial-disclosure-reveals-more-than-1b-in-crypto-income-during-first-year-back-in-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge lets states pursue claims that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge refused to let Meta avoid trial on key claims in a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general alleging it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children while allegedly withholding information about harms to minors from the public.U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Monday denied Meta&rsquo;s bid for summary judgment on key claims based on deception, unfair practices and violations of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.The judge also found that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-lets-states-pursue-claims-that-meta-designed-facebook-and-instagram-to-addict-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-lets-states-pursue-claims-that-meta-designed-facebook-and-instagram-to-addict-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration lifts Claude Mythos 5, Fable 5 export restrictions after Anthropic works with government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on two of Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence models after the company worked with the Commerce Department on a national security review, according to statements released Tuesday.Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) had withdrawn export controls that had previously applied to Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 models."Bureau of Industry and Security's evaluation of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-lifts-claude-mythos-5-fable-5-export-restrictions-after-anthropic-works-with-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-lifts-claude-mythos-5-fable-5-export-restrictions-after-anthropic-works-with-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Einstein Bros. Bagels plans 300-store expansion as Americans fuel $5.8B bagel boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Einstein Bros. Bagels is betting big on breakfast.The Colorado-based bagel chain announced plans last week to open more than 300 new bakeries across the U.S. by 2030, a major nationwide expansion aimed at capturing growing demand in the breakfast category.The company, which describes itself as America&rsquo;s largest retail bagel chain, currently operates more than 700 locations and plans to surpass 1,000 in the next four years."Breakfast is a key ritual in people's day, and Einstein Bros. is bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bros-bagels-plans-300-store-expansion-as-americans-fuel-58b-bagel-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bros-bagels-plans-300-store-expansion-as-americans-fuel-58b-bagel-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Let’s have ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,’ not Mamdani-ism]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re getting close to our July 4th, 250th anniversary. Which means we should all be thinking and talking about the greatest sentence in the English language and probably in all history: "That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." That sentence is the epitome of freedom and our natural rights. And that we don&rsquo;t work for government bureaucrats, they work for u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-lets-have-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-not-mamdani-ism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-lets-have-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-not-mamdani-ism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Caesar wraps sold in 2 states may contain deadly Listeria, USDA warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps sold at Holiday convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin after routine testing found the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said a recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, the agency warned consumers who may still have the wraps in their refrigerators not to eat them.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicken-caesar-wraps-sold-in-2-states-may-contain-deadly-listeria-usda-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicken-caesar-wraps-sold-in-2-states-may-contain-deadly-listeria-usda-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLS took steps to fix data release failures but watchdog says more safeguards are needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Labor Statistics has taken steps to address issues that led to the release of key economic data at improper times in 2024, though a watchdog said it has more work to do in establishing safeguards.A report by the Labor Department's inspector general looked at a trio of incidents in which economic data was either released early or late, or methodology was shared externally before it was made available to the public. In each case, BLS leaders didn't learn of the situation until up to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bls-took-steps-to-fix-data-release-failures-but-watchdog-says-more-safeguards-are-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bls-took-steps-to-fix-data-release-failures-but-watchdog-says-more-safeguards-are-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEOC hits FedEx with federal lawsuit over alleged discrimination against blind workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a federal lawsuit against Federal Express Corporation on Tuesday, alleging the delivery giant violated federal law by discriminating against blind employees at a North Carolina facility.The federal agency claims that FedEx, formerly known as FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc., failed to provide reasonable accommodations to four package handlers and a larger class of blind workers at its Kernersville location.&nbsp;According to the law]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eeoc-hits-fedex-with-federal-lawsuit-over-alleged-discrimination-against-blind-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eeoc-hits-fedex-with-federal-lawsuit-over-alleged-discrimination-against-blind-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles across the U.S. after a transmission defect that can damage the parking system and increase the risk of a vehicle rolling away was linked to 24 allegations of property damage and nine alleged injuries.The recall affects 741,195 vehicles, including certain 2018-2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and 2021 Ford F-150 pickups, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-741195-suvs-and-pickups-after-transmission-defect-raises-rollaway-risk-nhtsa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-741195-suvs-and-pickups-after-transmission-defect-raises-rollaway-risk-nhtsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames, closing a privacy blind spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot. WhatsApp, which says it has more than 3 billion users globally, has until now allowed users to be contacted by anyone who has their phone number.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whatsapp-will-allow-users-to-go-by-usernames-closing-a-privacy-blind-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whatsapp-will-allow-users-to-go-by-usernames-closing-a-privacy-blind-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy reverses months of slow growth with 0.5 per cent boost in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy showed signs of rebounding by growing 0.5 per cent in April, reversing months of slow and negative economic growth. Real gross domestic product is up half a percentage point largely because of growth in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sectors, Statistics Canadasaid in its latest report , released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-reverses-months-of-slow-growth-with-05-per-cent-boost-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-reverses-months-of-slow-growth-with-05-per-cent-boost-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy reverses months of slow growth with 0.5% boost in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy showed signs of rebounding by growing 0.5 per cent in April, reversing months of slow and negative economic growth. Real gross domestic product is up half a percentage point largely because of growth in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sectors, Statistics Canada said in its latest report, released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-reverses-months-of-slow-growth-with-05-boost-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-reverses-months-of-slow-growth-with-05-boost-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariff deal with Trump unlikely before U.S. midterms, says Canada's former trade chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's former chief trade negotiator says he doesn't expect Ottawa to reach a tariff deal with Washington before the U.S. midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tariff-deal-with-trump-unlikely-before-us-midterms-says-canadas-former-trade-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tariff-deal-with-trump-unlikely-before-us-midterms-says-canadas-former-trade-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Canada's GDP bounced back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Canada's so-called "technical recession" already over? Canada's economy likely grew by 0.4 per cent in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-canadas-gdp-bounced-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-canadas-gdp-bounced-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobel economist warns AI doomsday job fears could become self-fulfilling prophecy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nobel Prize-winning economist has warned that persistent predictions of artificial intelligence destroying the job market could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.Robert Shiller, who shared the 2013 Nobel Prize in economics for his work on asset prices, wrote a guest essay on Monday in The New York Times that argued the panic over AI is not a new sociological phenomenon.In fact, he wrote, humans have been worried that new technology could replace them since the days of Aristotle, who envisioned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nobel-economist-warns-ai-doomsday-job-fears-could-become-self-fulfilling-prophecy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nobel-economist-warns-ai-doomsday-job-fears-could-become-self-fulfilling-prophecy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors, AI Cloud provider Iren reach sponsorship deal that reportedly is largest in North American sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors will have a new company patch on their jerseys, and it will set a new precedent in the sponsorship deal space.Iren, an Australian-founded vertically integrated AI cloud provider, will have its brand on the jerseys beginning with the 2026-27 season after reaching a deal reportedly worth more than $50 million a year.The financial terms, first reported by Sportico, make it the most lucrative sponsorship deal in North American sports.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warriors-ai-cloud-provider-iren-reach-sponsorship-deal-that-reportedly-is-largest-in-north-american-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warriors-ai-cloud-provider-iren-reach-sponsorship-deal-that-reportedly-is-largest-in-north-american-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refining cobalt in Cobalt, Ont.? That's the plan for this northern Ontario town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A facility near Cobalt, Ont., has been tapped to be the home of North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery. Projected to be fully operational by late 2027, the plant will import and process mined cobalt &mdash; experts say it could bring Canada into an industry dominated by China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/refining-cobalt-in-cobalt-ont-thats-the-plan-for-this-northern-ontario-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/refining-cobalt-in-cobalt-ont-thats-the-plan-for-this-northern-ontario-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair 'reluctantly' ends mandatory fees for parents to sit with children amid investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.Previously, Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers charged a fee&mdash;typically $10.70 each way per adult&mdash;to allow up to four children aged 2 to 11 to sit next to an accompanying adult. Moving forward, families who do not pay to reserve seats will be allocated random seats together for free af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-reluctantly-ends-mandatory-fees-for-parents-to-sit-with-children-amid-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-reluctantly-ends-mandatory-fees-for-parents-to-sit-with-children-amid-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polestar banned from US market under rule targeting China-linked connected vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polestar said on Thursday that the Trump administration is forcing the electric vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the U.S. starting with the 2027 model year under a new regulation cracking down on China-linked automakers.The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) declined to grant Polestar authorization to sell cars under the Connected Vehicles Rules, which restricts the importation and sale of cars with connected vehicle technology linked to China starting with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/polestar-banned-from-us-market-under-rule-targeting-china-linked-connected-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/polestar-banned-from-us-market-under-rule-targeting-china-linked-connected-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI restricts release of newest ChatGPT model to Trump-approved group during testing period]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI says its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, will only be initially available to a "small group of trusted partners" approved by the Trump administration. The move comes after OpenAI's rival, Anthropic, took two of its models offline shortly after release to comply with a Trump directive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-restricts-release-of-newest-chatgpt-model-to-trump-approved-group-during-testing-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-restricts-release-of-newest-chatgpt-model-to-trump-approved-group-during-testing-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home goods store Flying Tiger lands in Canada, where competition awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Danish brand that sells all-things cheap and cute, like dish towels in fruit motifs, animal-shaped erasers and jewelry boxes resembling fancy sofas for low prices, opened its first Canadian store at Toronto's Eaton Centre on Friday. Experts say the brand will face competition from the likes of Miniso and Daiso &mdash; Asian entrants which also came to the Canadian market in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-goods-store-flying-tiger-lands-in-canada-where-competition-awaits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-goods-store-flying-tiger-lands-in-canada-where-competition-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dell shareholders approve legal move from Delaware to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dell Technologies on Thursday announced that shareholders granted their approval to the company's plan to switch its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, announced the results of the shareholder vote, which was overwhelmingly in favor of the move, in a social media post on the X platform."Today, with 97% approval, Dell shareholders voted to bring our legal home to Texas," Dell said."This is home and where we've always belonged. Texas g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dell-shareholders-approve-legal-move-from-delaware-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dell-shareholders-approve-legal-move-from-delaware-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech CEO predicts AI glasses will turn Americans into 'walking cameras' as next tech era arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next era of mobile technology will turn everyday Americans into "walking cameras" as AI-powered smart glasses monitor everything they see and hear, according to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.During an appearance on "Mornings with Maria," Amon described a future in which ultra-fast 6G networks will allow smart glasses to stream information to AI models in real time. He said the shift could reshape both the technology industry and everyday life.&nbsp;"6G is going to transform all of us into walk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-ceo-predicts-ai-glasses-will-turn-americans-into-walking-cameras-as-next-tech-era-arrives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-ceo-predicts-ai-glasses-will-turn-americans-into-walking-cameras-as-next-tech-era-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani celebrates rent freeze for stabilized housing as board member quits, blasts vote process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted 7-1 on Thursday to freeze the rent for rent-stabilized apartments.A summary of the rent-stabilized apartment guidelines adopted on Thursday indicates that "Together with such further adjustments as may be authorized by law, the annual adjustment for leases for apartments shall be" 0% for one-year and two-year leases starting "on or after&nbsp;October 1, 2026,&nbsp;and on or before&nbsp;September 30, 2027."New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-celebrates-rent-freeze-for-stabilized-housing-as-board-member-quits-blasts-vote-process/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-celebrates-rent-freeze-for-stabilized-housing-as-board-member-quits-blasts-vote-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherritt shutting down Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sherritt-shutting-down-fort-saskatchewan-alta-refinery-as-feed-from-moa-mine-in-cuba-runs-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sherritt-shutting-down-fort-saskatchewan-alta-refinery-as-feed-from-moa-mine-in-cuba-runs-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices as memory chip costs surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple on Thursday announced that it raised prices on its iPad and MacBook devices because of rising memory and chip costs amid the rapid buildout of the AI industry.The tech giant excluded its primary cash cow, the iPhone, from the price hikes but will raise prices on the other devices as Apple said it couldn't afford to continue insulating consumers from the mounting cost of memory and storage chips."We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly," Apple said in a stateme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-raises-ipad-and-macbook-prices-as-memory-chip-costs-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-raises-ipad-and-macbook-prices-as-memory-chip-costs-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBC fined $4.25M over incorrect credit card statements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between 2001 and 2024, the FCAC says RBC failed to transfer credits from deactivated credit card accounts to customers' new ones. This resulted in incorrect monthly credit card statements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rbc-fined-425m-over-incorrect-credit-card-statements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rbc-fined-425m-over-incorrect-credit-card-statements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBC fined $4.25 million over incorrect credit card statements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between 2001 and 2024, the FCAC says RBC failed to transfer credits from deactivated credit card accounts to customers' new ones. This resulted in incorrect monthly credit card statements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rbc-fined-425-million-over-incorrect-credit-card-statements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rbc-fined-425-million-over-incorrect-credit-card-statements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California voters to consider ballot measure to increase taxes on billionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[California voters will decide in November whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires under a ballot measure supporters say could raise about $100 billion to help offset federal Medicaid funding cuts, despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders.The proposal would apply to California residents whose net worth exceeded $1 billion as of Jan. 1, 2026. Under the initiative, roughly 90% of the revenue would be directed toward healthcare programs, with the remaining 10% ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-voters-to-consider-ballot-measure-to-increase-taxes-on-billionaires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-voters-to-consider-ballot-measure-to-increase-taxes-on-billionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: The Mamdani-AOC antisemitic tail is now wagging the entire Democratic Party dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days after the Mamdani-DSA socialist or communist victories in New York City, there was all manner of punditry speculation about a populist revolt, the breakdown of conventional political organizations, I guess in this case the Democratic party. Economic worries about affordability and probably other factors that undoubtedly have some merit.Yet to me, and I want to be very clear about this, the single strongest animating fervor that unites this Mamdani socialist movement is antisemitism, a hatre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-the-mamdani-aoc-antisemitic-tail-is-now-wagging-the-entire-democratic-party-dog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-the-mamdani-aoc-antisemitic-tail-is-now-wagging-the-entire-democratic-party-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates tick slightly higher amid Iran, inflation uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, but were little changed, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49% from last week's reading of 6.47% and 6.52% the week before last.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.77% at this time a year ago.HOUSING AFFORDABILITY UNLIKELY TO RETURN TO MORE FAVORABLE LEVELS OF THE PAST, ECONOMIST SAYS"The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-slightly-higher-amid-iran-inflation-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-slightly-higher-amid-iran-inflation-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple hikes prices on iPads, MacBooks, as AI crunches global memory chip supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple hiked iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer &ldquo;shield&rdquo; customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's rapid and expansive data center buildout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-hikes-prices-on-ipads-macbooks-as-ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-hikes-prices-on-ipads-macbooks-as-ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Microsoft hike prices as AI crunches global memory chip supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple hiked iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's rapid and expansive data center buildout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-and-microsoft-hike-prices-as-ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-and-microsoft-hike-prices-as-ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI crunches global memory chip supply, so Apple and Microsoft hike their prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple hiked iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer &ldquo;shield&rdquo; customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's rapid and expansive data center buildout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply-so-apple-and-microsoft-hike-their-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-crunches-global-memory-chip-supply-so-apple-and-microsoft-hike-their-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why claiming Social Security early out of fear that the program will run dry is 'bad advice,' Suze Orman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As anxiety mounts over the long-term solvency of the Social Security trust funds, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their benefits early out of fear that the program will run dry.However, personal finance expert Suze Orman warns that following this viral advice will lock retirees into a permanent financial penalty that cannot be undone."There&rsquo;s been some chatter on social media lately about Social Security that I think is bad advice," Orman wrote earlier this month on her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-claiming-social-security-early-out-of-fear-that-the-program-will-run-dry-is-bad-advice-suze-orman-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-claiming-social-security-early-out-of-fear-that-the-program-will-run-dry-is-bad-advice-suze-orman-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan names 2 new co-presidents, setting up race to succeed Jamie Dimon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to succeed America's top banker is on.Sources inside JPMorgan Chase, the nation's top bank, say the elevation of two senior executives&nbsp;Doug Petno&nbsp;and&nbsp;Troy Rohrbaugh&nbsp;as co-presidents of the company, sets up a long-awaited horse race to succeed the voluble Jamie Dimon, its CEO for the past two-plus decades and widely regarded as the nation's top banker.As if to leave no doubt about his intentions, Dimon Thursday also announced that Marianne Lake, one of the highest-ran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-names-2-new-co-presidents-setting-up-race-to-succeed-jamie-dimon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-names-2-new-co-presidents-setting-up-race-to-succeed-jamie-dimon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department's estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of&nbsp;first-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the three-month period including January, February and March.&nbsp;That figure was higher than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who had estimated 1.6% GDP growth in the first quarter. The fig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-21-in-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-21-in-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge accelerated in May amid energy price shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose in May as price pressures persist in the wake of the energy shock caused by the Iran war.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in May and is 4.1% higher than a year ago.&nbsp;The monthly figure came in slightly cooler than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a 0.5% rise, while the annual figure was in line with the estimate.Core]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-accelerated-in-may-amid-energy-price-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-accelerated-in-may-amid-energy-price-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee’s expands national footprint with 15 more locations in the pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee&rsquo;s is fueling up for a larger national expansion, with 15 additional travel centers in the pipeline as the Texas-based chain pushes its empire farther beyond its home state.The company opened its first Arizona location on Monday in Goodyear, a suburb of Phoenix, marking Buc-ee&rsquo;s first stop in the Grand Canyon State and giving road-trippers another supersized destination for fuel, snacks and the chain's famously clean restrooms, according to USA Today.The 74,000-square-foot trav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-expands-national-footprint-with-15-more-locations-in-the-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-expands-national-footprint-with-15-more-locations-in-the-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mayday to Ottawa': $400M carbon capture facility could be cancelled after changes to Alberta's carbon tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shovel-ready, $400-million proposed facility to convert landfill waste in Edmonton into electricity that took five years to develop, could now be cancelled after the recent carbon tax agreement between the Alberta and federal governments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mayday-to-ottawa-400m-carbon-capture-facility-could-be-cancelled-after-changes-to-albertas-carbon-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mayday-to-ottawa-400m-carbon-capture-facility-could-be-cancelled-after-changes-to-albertas-carbon-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney's plan to bulk-buy unsold Vancouver condos might be a bailout, but it doesn't have to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[People need affordable homes, and thousands of empty condos in British Columbia are waiting to be sold. The federal government has an idea to help with both: Prime Minister Mark Carney is partnering with the B.C. government to convert vacant condos into affordable housing units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-carneys-plan-to-bulk-buy-unsold-vancouver-condos-might-be-a-bailout-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-carneys-plan-to-bulk-buy-unsold-vancouver-condos-might-be-a-bailout-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes products because of a misbranding and an undeclared allergen, FSIS said in its announcement last week.The food item contains soy, while the packaging does not stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-6000-pounds-of-frozen-meatloaf-recalled-over-undeclared-soy-usda-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-6000-pounds-of-frozen-meatloaf-recalled-over-undeclared-soy-usda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone.Musk&rsquo;s net worth was valued at $946 billion as of Wednesday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. That is down from about $1.11 trillion less than 14 days earlier.The drop came after shares of SpaceX and Tesla fell during a broader tech sell-off. Investors have become more cautious about the long-term profitability of artificial intelligence.Musk remains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-after-tech-sell-off-erases-billions-from-fortune/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-after-tech-sell-off-erases-billions-from-fortune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent lays out 5 principles guiding Trump admin's approach to economic statecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday outlined the Trump administration's approach to economic statecraft in a speech in which he outlined five core principles guiding the White House's strategy.Bessent spoke Tuesday night at the Economic Club of New York's America 250 gala dinner and said that as the nation celebrates that milestone, it requires Americans to "reflect on the creation of our country, of course, but no less, on its condition."He said that as America shaped the postwar world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-lays-out-5-principles-guiding-trump-admins-approach-to-economic-statecraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-lays-out-5-principles-guiding-trump-admins-approach-to-economic-statecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Antisemitism is the root of Mamdani socialism, and it’s destroying New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[So Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his socialists had a big night last night. And I believe the absolute worst part of those victories yesterday, was the sheer unity message of antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry aimed at Jewish people that animates and unites this Mamdani Socialist movement &mdash; and their hope that they will someday drive the entire state of Israel out to the sea. Destroy it.&nbsp;This Jewish bigotry is the worst part of the story. I&rsquo;m gonna get to their crazy socialist economi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-antisemitism-is-the-root-of-mamdani-socialism-and-its-destroying-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-antisemitism-is-the-root-of-mamdani-socialism-and-its-destroying-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump alleges gas price gouging, calls for DOJ investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump claimed energy companies are engaging in fuel price gouging and said that he has ordered the U.S. Justice Department to investigate."The big Oil Companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for Oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being 'gouged,'" Trump asserted in a Truth Social post."I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this. Gasoline prices better]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-alleges-gas-price-gouging-calls-for-doj-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-alleges-gas-price-gouging-calls-for-doj-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America cardholders can visit 250 museums free during July 4 weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: Bank of America is expanding its signature "Museums on Us" program for the July 4th weekend, offering eligible cardholders free admission to 250 museums and cultural institutions nationwide as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary.Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive free general admission to 250 cultural and civic institutions on July 4 and July 5 by presenting an eligible card and a government-issued ID, the financial i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-america-cardholders-can-visit-250-museums-free-during-july-4-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-america-cardholders-can-visit-250-museums-free-during-july-4-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a 25% discount on airline tickets wound up costing a Montreal couple more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montreal couple was confused and upset after they rebooked their Air Canada flight to take advantage of a new sale, and the rebooked tickets cost slightly more. Dynamic pricing, which can cause base fares to fluctuate, was partly to blame. Some experts are calling for more transparency when companies use dynamic pricing during a discount promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-25-discount-on-airline-tickets-wound-up-costing-a-montreal-couple-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-25-discount-on-airline-tickets-wound-up-costing-a-montreal-couple-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a 25% discount on airfare cost a Montreal couple more — thanks to dynamic pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montreal couple was confused and upset after they rebooked their Air Canada flight to take advantage of a new sale, and the rebooked tickets cost slightly more. Dynamic pricing, which can cause base fares to fluctuate, was partly to blame. Some experts are calling for more transparency when companies use dynamic pricing during a discount promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-25-discount-on-airfare-cost-a-montreal-couple-more-thanks-to-dynamic-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-25-discount-on-airfare-cost-a-montreal-couple-more-thanks-to-dynamic-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google's YouTube reaches settlement in lawsuit alleging child social media addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida who accused the platform of causing mental health harms to children, according to the plaintiff's lawyers.The terms of the settlement in the state court lawsuit against the social media giant were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday."YouTube's decision to resolve this case before having to face a jury speaks for itself. We will continue fighting on behalf of all those affected by social media add]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/googles-youtube-reaches-settlement-in-lawsuit-alleging-child-social-media-addiction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/googles-youtube-reaches-settlement-in-lawsuit-alleging-child-social-media-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MorningStar Farms recalls food sold nationwide after plastic pieces found in select products]]></title><description><![CDATA[MorningStar Farms is voluntarily recalling two plant-based food products sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica because they may contain plastic pieces, according to a notice published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The recall affects MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot &amp; Spicy Sausage Patties. The company announced the recall on June 18, and the FDA published the notice Monday.Consumers who purchased the affected products should not consume th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/morningstar-farms-recalls-food-sold-nationwide-after-plastic-pieces-found-in-select-products/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/morningstar-farms-recalls-food-sold-nationwide-after-plastic-pieces-found-in-select-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel Adams founder says craft brewers face tough market, but 'AI can&rsquo;t brew beer']]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch says America&rsquo;s craft brewers are facing a tough business climate, as rising costs, tighter margins and a crowded marketplace put pressure on independent brands.But Koch, who helped build Boston Beer Co. into one of the country&rsquo;s best-known beer companies, says he remains "very optimistic" about the future of craft brewing because the industry still has something technology cannot replicate."Over the last four decades, we've seen trends come and go, consu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/samuel-adams-founder-says-craft-brewers-face-tough-market-but-ai-canrsquot-brew-beer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/samuel-adams-founder-says-craft-brewers-face-tough-market-but-ai-canrsquot-brew-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla being investigated after car drives into home, killing 76-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-being-investigated-after-car-drives-into-home-killing-76-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-being-investigated-after-car-drives-into-home-killing-76-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech stocks drop, pulling world shares down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major North American indexes fell in early trading on Tuesday, following world markets downward. Elsewhere, Asian and European stocks mostly fell, with South Korea's KOSPI in particular losing 10 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-stocks-drop-pulling-world-shares-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-stocks-drop-pulling-world-shares-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global shares fall as tech stocks tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Futures for major U.S. indexes pointed down before the opening bell on Tuesday, while global markets mostly tumbled. Japan's Nikkei lost 3.6 per cent and South Korea's KOSPI lost 10 per cent, while European markets had somewhat smaller swings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/global-shares-fall-as-tech-stocks-tumble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/global-shares-fall-as-tech-stocks-tumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the United States, fast food chains are turning to AI to run their drive-thru counters - and Canada could be next. Companies say the technology now has higher accuracy than human employees - and some labour organizers worry it could displace fast food workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/do-you-want-ai-with-that-chatbots-could-take-your-next-order-at-the-drive-thru/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/do-you-want-ai-with-that-chatbots-could-take-your-next-order-at-the-drive-thru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toys 'R' Us Canada gets court approval to split business among 3 buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the deals includes the rights to the Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Canada names and logos. Another deal includes assets like inventory, leases and equipment, and the final transaction is for a lease at Vaughan Mills mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toys-r-us-canada-gets-court-approval-to-split-business-among-3-buyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toys-r-us-canada-gets-court-approval-to-split-business-among-3-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber board sued over alleged failure to address sexual abuse by drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of shareholders accused Uber Technologies management and directors of ignoring internal and external warnings about Uber's alleged failure &#8203;to address sexual abuse by drivers. A spokesperson for Uber says the lawsuit ignores important facts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-board-sued-over-alleged-failure-to-address-sexual-abuse-by-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-board-sued-over-alleged-failure-to-address-sexual-abuse-by-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomatoes cost how much now? Why inflation has come for Canada's produce section]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato prices rose 45.2 per cent year-over-year in May, according to new inflation numbers released Monday. That's by far the highest price increase since May last year for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tomatoes-cost-how-much-now-why-inflation-has-come-for-canadas-produce-section/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tomatoes-cost-how-much-now-why-inflation-has-come-for-canadas-produce-section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau looking deeper into how Sobeys can control who sells food in your area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders requiring the parent company of Sobeys to produce documents and testimony for its investigation into property controls, which are agreements that can limit the places where a new grocery store can open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/competition-bureau-looking-deeper-into-how-sobeys-can-control-who-sells-food-in-your-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/competition-bureau-looking-deeper-into-how-sobeys-can-control-who-sells-food-in-your-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer prices rose again in May — but has inflation peaked?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation blew past expectations and rose to 3.2 per cent in May. But core inflation remained on target and the energy price shock is starting to relent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumer-prices-rose-again-in-may-but-has-inflation-peaked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumer-prices-rose-again-in-may-but-has-inflation-peaked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May, driven &mdash; again &mdash; by high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.2 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated &#8203;the annual inflation rate to touch three per cent in May, up &#8203;from 2.8 per cent in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-rose-to-32-in-may-driven-mdash-again-mdash-by-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-rose-to-32-in-may-driven-mdash-again-mdash-by-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 3.2 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated &#8203;the annual inflation rate to touch three per cent in May, up &#8203;from 2.8 per cent in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-rose-to-32-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-inflation-rate-rose-to-32-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices and new incentives sparking more EV sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EV sales are up 20.8 per cent in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. For cost-conscious car shoppers, industry analysts say sky-high gas prices and revived government incentives are making zero-emission vehicles a more attractive option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-and-new-incentives-sparking-more-ev-sales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-and-new-incentives-sparking-more-ev-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of beleaguered Toys 'R' Us Canada floats rebrand in court files]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Toys "R" Us Canada is trying to buy some of the retailer's assets so it can keep the chain going or rebrand the beleaguered business that has been in creditor protection since February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/owner-of-beleaguered-toys-r-us-canada-floats-rebrand-in-court-files/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/owner-of-beleaguered-toys-r-us-canada-floats-rebrand-in-court-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada imposes 10% global tariff on canned vegetables — excluding U.S., Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada announced a 10 per cent tariff on imports of canned vegetables &zwnj;on Friday, saying the measure, which excludes the United States, was aimed at addressing challenges facing its domestic &#8203;producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-imposes-10-global-tariff-on-canned-vegetables-excluding-us-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-imposes-10-global-tariff-on-canned-vegetables-excluding-us-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta’s new sky-high solar panel recycling fee sparks industry backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s plan to introduce Canada&rsquo;s first recycling fee on solar panels is drawing criticism from the renewable energy industry. Sector leaders argue the $14 charge per panel is disproportionately high and could discourage investment in what was once the country&rsquo;s hottest green energy market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-new-sky-high-solar-panel-recycling-fee-sparks-industry-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-new-sky-high-solar-panel-recycling-fee-sparks-industry-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco shoppers stock up on cult-favorite cookies as demand surges nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco shoppers are snapping up a popular Australian snack that recently landed on shelves across the United States, highlighting growing demand for international food brands among American consumers.Tim Tams, the chocolate-covered biscuits made by Australian food giant Arnott's, are now available in bulk packages at Costco warehouses nationwide. The product's arrival has generated significant attention online, with shoppers sharing photos of stocked shelves and discussing the cookies across soc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-shoppers-stock-up-on-cult-favorite-cookies-as-demand-surges-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-shoppers-stock-up-on-cult-favorite-cookies-as-demand-surges-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue cuts back at Newark, LaGuardia airports as airline shifts focus to Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue is cutting back some New York-area operations this fall as it shifts more flying to South Florida.The carrier will close its inflight base at Newark Liberty International Airport and its technical operations bases at both Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue confirmed to FOX Business. The airline said no employees will lose their jobs as a result of the closures."With recent schedule changes, we are adjusting the operational footprint needed to support our flying going forward," the com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-cuts-back-at-newark-laguardia-airports-as-airline-shifts-focus-to-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-cuts-back-at-newark-laguardia-airports-as-airline-shifts-focus-to-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post, CUPW sign collective agreements, ending years of heated negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post said Thursday it has officially signed its new collective agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), ending years of tense negotiations and strikes amid questions about the Crown corporation's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-cupw-sign-collective-agreements-ending-years-of-heated-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-cupw-sign-collective-agreements-ending-years-of-heated-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump and Warsh, in Different Ways, Are Both Promoting Really Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most telling statements from President Trump at this week&rsquo;s G-7 meeting was how worried he was about a potential economic catastrophe related to the Iran war and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. And equally telling, the president referred to the stock market as a key barometer of the economy.This is very similar to over a year ago when he modified his original liberation day tariff schedules because the stock market tanked badly after his speech. So he made adjustments.And I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-and-warsh-in-different-ways-are-both-promoting-really-good-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-and-warsh-in-different-ways-are-both-promoting-really-good-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report.The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System.According to NHTSA, the software issue could allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue traveling at posted speeds. Regulators said affect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-nearly-4000-robotaxis-after-cars-enter-freeway-work-zones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-nearly-4000-robotaxis-after-cars-enter-freeway-work-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to look for before buying your first ETF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great investment vehicles for gaining instant exposure to different sectors at prices often lower than those of some of the ETF's top stock holdings.For example, Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, closed its first day of trading at just under $161. But the Tema Space Innovators ETF, which holds SpaceX and other space-related investments, is trading below $35 per share.That said, with so many different options to choose from, there's one key question to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-to-look-for-before-buying-your-first-etf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-to-look-for-before-buying-your-first-etf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell and Canadian AI firm Cohere sign deal to operate models using Bell infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the agreement, Bell will provide data centre capacity at its facility in Merritt, B.C, while two other companies will provide hardware and cloud-layer capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-and-canadian-ai-firm-cohere-sign-deal-to-operate-models-using-bell-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-and-canadian-ai-firm-cohere-sign-deal-to-operate-models-using-bell-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.The NAHB study found that regulations imposed by federal, state and local governments account for 26.4% of the final price of a new single-family home. Applied to the average sales price of a new home in January, the regulat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-to-cost-of-new-home-builders-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-to-cost-of-new-home-builders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create a labor shortage, not replace human workers across the economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) won't lead to the replacement of humans in the workforce and will instead create labor shortages.Bezos spoke at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris on Wednesday and offered an optimistic outlook on the impact of AI on the workforce amid concerns about its impact on the role of human workers across the economy."I know there's a lot of concern that many people have, including many smart people, that AI is going to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-predicts-ai-will-create-a-labor-shortage-not-replace-human-workers-across-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-predicts-ai-will-create-a-labor-shortage-not-replace-human-workers-across-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi launches free Blind Box grocery bundles as shoppers grapple with higher food costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi is launching a limited-time giveaway of mystery grocery bundles, offering shoppers a chance to claim free boxes containing surprise products.The discount grocer said it will release a new themed ALDI Blind Box each day from June 22 through June 25. The boxes will be available while supplies last.Shoppers can claim one box per day beginning at noon ET by visiting AldiBlindBox.com. The boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and shipped directly to consumers.YUM BRANDS S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aldi-launches-free-blind-box-grocery-bundles-as-shoppers-grapple-with-higher-food-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aldi-launches-free-blind-box-grocery-bundles-as-shoppers-grapple-with-higher-food-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ro Khanna backs Trump Iran deal, asks: Why are we rebuilding Iran instead of Ohio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is backing President Donald Trump&rsquo;s newly announced agreement with Iran aimed at formally ending the conflict between the U.S. and Tehran, while also raising questions about the economic commitments tied to the deal and whether similar attention is being paid to struggling American communities.Khanna joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the agreement, which includes commitments related to Iran's future economic development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ro-khanna-backs-trump-iran-deal-asks-why-are-we-rebuilding-iran-instead-of-ohio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ro-khanna-backs-trump-iran-deal-asks-why-are-we-rebuilding-iran-instead-of-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bill would ban lawmakers, their families from betting on prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bill would ban lawmakers in Congress from placing bets on prediction markets related to public policy issues and elections that they could be in a position to profit from by using insider information.The Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act was introduced Thursday by House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., which would ban members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from placing a wager on a prediction market on topics that the lawmaker may have inside in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-bill-would-ban-lawmakers-their-families-from-betting-on-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-bill-would-ban-lawmakers-their-families-from-betting-on-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot bet summer? Soon Canadians will be able to trade on prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian retail investors will be able to access prediction markets through a Canadian company this summer, after the platforms had been banned for years. Prediction markets are experiencing explosive growth, and seen as both a financial vehicle and as gambling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hot-bet-summer-soon-canadians-will-be-able-to-trade-on-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hot-bet-summer-soon-canadians-will-be-able-to-trade-on-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit automakers, union set to open bargaining against backdrop of tariffs, CUSMA review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor, which typically uses pattern bargaining for its auto sector negotiations,will go toe-to-toe with Ford first , just as it did three years ago. Talks with Stellantis and GM are expected to follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-automakers-union-set-to-open-bargaining-against-backdrop-of-tariffs-cusma-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-automakers-union-set-to-open-bargaining-against-backdrop-of-tariffs-cusma-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas plans to launch what it says will be the world's longest nonstop commercial flight in October 2027, connecting Sydney and London with a journey expected to last up to 22 hours.The Australian airline announced Wednesday that nonstop flights between the two cities will begin operating as part of its long-awaited Project Sunrise initiative, which aims to connect Australia's east coast directly with major global destinations.Qantas unveiled the first of its specially configured Airbus A350-10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/qantas-to-launch-worlds-longest-nonstop-commercial-flight-between-sydney-and-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/qantas-to-launch-worlds-longest-nonstop-commercial-flight-between-sydney-and-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merchandise for UFC Freedom 250 card sets all-time record for single event]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC is all in on America 250.&nbsp;UFC announced the launch of exclusive limited-edition apparel collections with four brands that have integrated themselves into streetwear culture: Anti Social Social Club, Warren Lotas, ID Supply Co., and Culture Kings.&nbsp;The limited-edition apparel collections made their debut on the White House South Lawn on Sunday during the UFC Freedom 250 spectacle and have flown off the shelves.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe collaborations w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/merchandise-for-ufc-freedom-250-card-sets-all-time-record-for-single-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/merchandise-for-ufc-freedom-250-card-sets-all-time-record-for-single-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name "blue dot fever" comes from the blue dots on Ticketmaster's website, indicating unsold seats. Some fans say they're going to fewer shows because of the high price tag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-artists-feeling-blue-dot-fever-fans-say-as-high-ticket-prices-make-concertgoers-more-selective/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-artists-feeling-blue-dot-fever-fans-say-as-high-ticket-prices-make-concertgoers-more-selective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers — and CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Hockey League season came to a close this month and with it came the end of an era as longtime partners Rogers and CBC were unable to come to a new agreement for NHL broadcasts. So Canadian fans will only be able to watch games in Canada if they pay for a Sportsnet cable or streaming subscription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nhl-fans-will-now-have-to-pay-to-watch-games-on-sportsnet-what-that-means-for-rogers-and-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nhl-fans-will-now-have-to-pay-to-watch-games-on-sportsnet-what-that-means-for-rogers-and-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple customers may soon pay more for their favorite devices as the company faces soaring costs for memory and storage chips.The tech giant's CEO, Tim Cook, told The Wall Street Journal that Apple has tried to absorb the increases but can no longer fully protect customers from higher prices. Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected."Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," Cook told the outlet. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-says-price-hikes-are-unavoidable-as-rising-chip-costs-squeeze-tech-giant-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-says-price-hikes-are-unavoidable-as-rising-chip-costs-squeeze-tech-giant-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford and NASCAR team up for military tribute during America’s 250th anniversary year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company and NASCAR are revving up a new tribute to U.S. service members and military families.The companies are joining forces during America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary year to launch a military-focused campaign anchored by a new Veterans Day race and a limited-edition Super Duty Proud to Honor package that will support Blue Star Families, a nonprofit serving military and veteran families.Ford and NASCAR are unveiling the campaign Wednesday during a tribute event aboard the USS Midway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-and-nascar-team-up-for-military-tribute-during-americas-250th-anniversary-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-and-nascar-team-up-for-military-tribute-during-americas-250th-anniversary-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Kevin Warsh’s message to markets — good news can be good news again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s maiden voyage press conference as the new Fed chairman was a masterful performance. He was knowledgeable, succinct, collegial, humble. By the way, so was the Fed&rsquo;s press release. Short and sweet. My two biggest takeaways were first: the central bank&rsquo;s emphasis right now is on price stability. Their statement emphasized strong productivity and business capital investment, along with job gains and low unemployment.&nbsp;By the way, productivity and business investme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-kevin-warshs-message-to-markets-good-news-can-be-good-news-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-kevin-warshs-message-to-markets-good-news-can-be-good-news-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh coat of paint could help homeowners draw higher offers when it comes time to sell.Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls, according to Zillow&rsquo;s 2026 Paint Color Analysis. The highest-value interior paint choice was chocolate brown in a bedroom, which could add an estimated $2,277 to a home&rsquo;s offer price."When it comes to getting the most out of your home before selling, paint is one of the easiest and most affordable places to s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-sellers-could-boost-offers-by-thousands-with-this-surprising-paint-color/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-sellers-could-boost-offers-by-thousands-with-this-surprising-paint-color/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged, but some policymakers expect hike this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers &zwnj;expect a hike in borrowing costs later this year amid growing concerns about inflation lodged above the U.S. central bank's two per cent target.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged-but-some-policymakers-expect-hike-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged-but-some-policymakers-expect-hike-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fluctuate as Trump's Iran deal could fully reopen Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fluctuated on Wednesday as investors cautiously await a forthcoming deal to end the war between the United States and Iran.The terms of the preliminary agreement have not been released by either country, but traders will be eyeing whether the negotiations will ultimately lead to the Strait of Hormuz being reopened to commercial traffic, as President Donald Trump has claimed. The agreement is expected to be signed on Friday.The market showed restrained optimism, with the price of Brent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fluctuate-as-trumps-iran-deal-could-fully-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fluctuate-as-trumps-iran-deal-could-fully-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged as Warsh era begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it will hold interest rates steady due to concerns about elevated inflation amid the war in Iran, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's tenure leading the central bank begins in earnest.Fed policymakers voted 12-0 to leave the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The move follows the central bank's decision to hold rates steady in January, March and April following three successive 25-basis-point rate cuts in Sept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-as-warsh-era-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-as-warsh-era-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G7 backs Canada as major global energy supplier to lessen reliance on Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is poised to become a key and reliable supplier of energy to the G7 after leaders meeting in France embraced this country's potential to deliver "significant additional capacity" to global markets to reduce dependence on oil and gas coming through the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/g7-backs-canada-as-major-global-energy-supplier-to-lessen-reliance-on-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/g7-backs-canada-as-major-global-energy-supplier-to-lessen-reliance-on-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Median US home price projected to hit $1 million by 2050 — right as millennials retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millennials planning for retirement may need to prepare for a vastly different real estate landscape.According to new projections from National Association of Realtors (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun, the national median home price is on track to hit $1 million by 2050 &mdash; just as millennials reach the traditional retirement age."Essentially, in about 25 years the national median home price will be a million dollars," Yun said at a conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. "It may be ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/median-us-home-price-projected-to-hit-1-million-by-2050-right-as-millennials-retire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/median-us-home-price-projected-to-hit-1-million-by-2050-right-as-millennials-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 simple ETFs to buy with $500 and hold for a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a misconception that people need thousands and thousands of dollars before they can start investing. But in today's world, brokerage accounts can be opened with no initial deposit required, and you can start by buying just one share. That means in many cases your investing journey can start with less than the cost of a DoorDash delivery!Whether you're looking to get started or add to an existing portfolio, ultra-low-cost index ETFs are usually the best choice. Many of these give you broa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-simple-etfs-to-buy-with-500-and-hold-for-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-simple-etfs-to-buy-with-500-and-hold-for-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's population drops in first quarter of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's population dipped by about 55,000 people in the first three months of this year, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada, which on Wednesday set the population at 41,417,056.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-drops-in-first-quarter-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-drops-in-first-quarter-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting Labor Secretary pressures 53 states and territories to tackle unemployment insurance program fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX &mdash; Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling sent letters to the governors of 53 U.S. states and territories on Wednesday "demanding immediate action to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the unemployment insurance program.""In the letters, the department announced its intent to crack down on rampant fraud and end mismanagement, improper payments, and corruption within the UI program. Acting Secretary Sonderling notified states that, in partnership with the Office of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/acting-labor-secretary-pressures-53-states-and-territories-to-tackle-unemployment-insurance-program-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/acting-labor-secretary-pressures-53-states-and-territories-to-tackle-unemployment-insurance-program-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Their goal was: use as much AI as possible. Now some companies are pulling back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent tech businesses pushing to use AI intensively have been stung by sky high AI costs, especially for agentic chain-of-thought purposes. Now, they're looking at getting beyond experimentation to tokenomics: really breaking down the return on investment for big AI spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/their-goal-was-use-as-much-ai-as-possible-now-some-companies-are-pulling-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/their-goal-was-use-as-much-ai-as-possible-now-some-companies-are-pulling-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies question cost of AI as tokenmaxxing spending adds up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent tech businesses pushing to use AI intensively have been stung by sky high AI costs, especially for agentic chain-of-thought purposes. Now, they're looking at getting beyond experimentation to tokenomics: really breaking down the return on investment for big AI spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/companies-question-cost-of-ai-as-tokenmaxxing-spending-adds-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/companies-question-cost-of-ai-as-tokenmaxxing-spending-adds-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's bringing back fried apple pie to celebrate America's 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its fried apple pie to celebrate America's 250th birthday.The fried apple pies will be available at participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23, marking their first broad U.S. rollout in more than 30 years."Summer tends to move fast &ndash; but the moments worth remembering don&rsquo;t. And with America&rsquo;s 250th birthday around the corner, we&rsquo;re bringing back a fan-favorite and bona fide national treasu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-bringing-back-fried-apple-pie-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-bringing-back-fried-apple-pie-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump has smashed Iran’s capabilities for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[With all the fake news about some kind of $300 billion reparations fund for Iran, and President Obama&rsquo;s inane remarks that nothing&rsquo;s changed and nothing&rsquo;s going change regarding Iran, it&rsquo;s important to remember how badly America has crippled Iran&rsquo;s military and its economy.Here&rsquo;s President Trump on this fake news fund: "We are not investing any money in Iran, by the way. That rumor got out there yesterday, it was ridiculous. We have the right to go in some day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-has-smashed-irans-capabilities-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-has-smashed-irans-capabilities-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon launches simpler plans and new loyalty program, drops some fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon is looking to attract and retain customers by offering new, simpler plans that will drop activation and upgrade fees while also rolling out a new loyalty program offering discounts and other perks.The company is competing aggressively with AT&amp;T and T-Mobile in the telecoms market, with rivals looking to gain an edge with consumers and have extended device subsidies, added plan discounts and proposed increased spending on network infrastructure.The new "Simplicity" plan drops network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-launches-simpler-plans-and-new-loyalty-program-drops-some-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-launches-simpler-plans-and-new-loyalty-program-drops-some-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV-maker Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs after launching new SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elective vehicle-maker Rivian is laying off hundreds of workers in its service and customer organization.A company spokesperson told FOX Business that the job cuts represent less than 2% of Rivian's workforce, which totaled about 15,200 employees at the end of 2025. Workers affected by the layoffs may apply for other open roles at the company."We recently restructured a handful of teams within Rivian as we work to profitably scale our business," the spokesperson said.AUTOMAKER GEARS UP FOR SELF-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ev-maker-rivian-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-after-launching-new-suv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ev-maker-rivian-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-after-launching-new-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau to examine Canada's food supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition Bureau is looking to investigate how competition along the food supply chain affects grocery prices for Canadian consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/competition-bureau-to-examine-canadas-food-supply-chain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/competition-bureau-to-examine-canadas-food-supply-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May home sales down 5.1%, but CREA sees positive momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite year-over-year drop, activity was up 5.5 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis compared with April this year. Prices have also begun to stabilize as buyers and sellers increasingly see eye to eye, according to CREA's senior economist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/may-home-sales-down-51-but-crea-sees-positive-momentum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/may-home-sales-down-51-but-crea-sees-positive-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers, Bell, Telus under fire for charging fees that 'appear' to violate new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers, Bell and Telus are each facing scrutiny from Canada's telecom regulator for introducing wireless fees the regulator says appear to violate new federal rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-bell-telus-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-bell-telus-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell, Telus under under fire for charging fees that 'appear' to violate new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell and Telus are facing scrutiny from Canada&rsquo;s telecom regulator for introducing wireless fees the regulator says appear to violate new federal regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-under-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-under-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell, Telus under fire for charging fees that 'appear' to violate new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell and Telus are facing scrutiny from Canada&rsquo;s telecom regulator for introducing wireless fees the regulator says appear to violate new federal regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell, Telus &mdash; and maybe Rogers &mdash; under fire for charging fees that 'appear' to violate new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell and Telus are facing scrutiny from Canada&rsquo;s telecom regulator for introducing wireless fees the regulator says appear to violate new federal regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-mdash-and-maybe-rogers-mdash-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-telus-mdash-and-maybe-rogers-mdash-under-fire-for-charging-fees-that-appear-to-violate-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell Canada parent company slashing nearly 700 jobs as part of ongoing reorganization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell Canada's parent company, BCE, has confirmed it is cutting another 690 jobs as part of a reorganization effort that began late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-canada-parent-company-slashing-nearly-700-jobs-as-part-of-ongoing-reorganization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-canada-parent-company-slashing-nearly-700-jobs-as-part-of-ongoing-reorganization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it will take to restore global energy flow — and bring down gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says "let the oil flow." But actually getting global oil markets back to anything close to normal will take time, money and pose an immense logistical challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-it-will-take-to-restore-global-energy-flow-and-bring-down-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-it-will-take-to-restore-global-energy-flow-and-bring-down-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox agrees to buy streaming pioneer Roku for $22B US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal gives Fox access to more than 100 million households already using Roku, and will help the traditional TV giant push further into the world of streaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-agrees-to-buy-streaming-pioneer-roku-for-22b-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-agrees-to-buy-streaming-pioneer-roku-for-22b-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox agrees to buy streaming pioneer Roku for $22 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal gives Fox access to more than 100 million households already using Roku, and will help the traditional TV giant push further into the world of streaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-agrees-to-buy-streaming-pioneer-roku-for-22-billion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-agrees-to-buy-streaming-pioneer-roku-for-22-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global stocks soar and oil prices drop as U.S., Iran reach tentative deal to end war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell more than $4 US a barrel on news of a deal to end the fighting, as world markets responded positively to the developments. Wall Street futures also pointed up before the opening bell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/global-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-drop-as-us-iran-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/global-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-drop-as-us-iran-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC urges parents to stop using Nara Organics infant formula after three babies hospitalized with botulism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal health officials are urging parents to immediately stop using a popular organic infant formula after three babies were hospitalized with botulism in a multistate outbreak linked to the product.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said all three infants consumed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula before becoming ill.The babies, who ranged in age from 2 to 5 months, were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG, the FDA-approved treatment for infant botulism.The cases w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cdc-urges-parents-to-stop-using-nara-organics-infant-formula-after-three-babies-hospitalized-with-botulism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cdc-urges-parents-to-stop-using-nara-organics-infant-formula-after-three-babies-hospitalized-with-botulism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA issues highest-risk recall for Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of more than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce at its highest risk level after a supplier recalled a dry milk powder ingredient used in the product due to potential salmonella contamination.The FDA designated the recall as a Class I event, its most serious classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.The recall affects 913 cases of A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-issues-highest-risk-recall-for-alfredo-sauce-sold-in-41-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-issues-highest-risk-recall-for-alfredo-sauce-sold-in-41-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted crypto fraudster seeking Trump pardon loses bid to overturn 25-year prison sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto billionaire convicted of fraud in 2023, lost an appeal to overturn his conviction and 25-year prison sentence Friday, Reuters reported.&nbsp;A New York jury found Bankman-Fried guilty on two charges of wire fraud and five conspiracy counts in November 2023 for his actions while running FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that declared bankruptcy in 2022 after once being valued at more than $26 billion.Bankman-Fried pleaded his case to a three-judge panel of Manhat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/convicted-crypto-fraudster-seeking-trump-pardon-loses-bid-to-overturn-25-year-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/convicted-crypto-fraudster-seeking-trump-pardon-loses-bid-to-overturn-25-year-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The science behind restoring the White House South Lawn after UFC Freedom 250]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company is committing $1 million to help restore the White House South Lawn after Sunday's UFC event at the White House.Following the June 14 Freedom 250 event &mdash; a centerpiece of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration &mdash; the company will provide funding, products and technical expertise to the National Park Service as it restores the historic lawn.For investors, the high-profile White House project serves as a showcase for Scotts' research and development div]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-science-behind-restoring-the-white-house-south-lawn-after-ufc-freedom-250/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-science-behind-restoring-the-white-house-south-lawn-after-ufc-freedom-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with U.S. directive]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic said on Friday it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropic-says-it-has-taken-its-latest-ai-models-offline-to-comply-with-us-directive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropic-says-it-has-taken-its-latest-ai-models-offline-to-comply-with-us-directive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer sticker shock: The 14% ‘burger tax’ hitting your backyard BBQ this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal.As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, the newly released Wells Fargo summer BBQ food report reveals that hosting a standard summer barbecue for 10 people has climbed to an average of $161 &mdash; or about $16 per person.While total cookout costs are up 2.4% year over year, the real pricing pain is hiding right on the meat tray: the quintessential Amer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/summer-sticker-shock-the-14-burger-tax-hitting-your-backyard-bbq-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/summer-sticker-shock-the-14-burger-tax-hitting-your-backyard-bbq-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it's a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won't topple the dominance of the country's major grocers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-has-struggled-to-increase-grocery-competition-will-the-new-food-strategy-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-has-struggled-to-increase-grocery-competition-will-the-new-food-strategy-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as AI overhaul reshapes 20% of its workforce: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Friday that the company has "made mistakes" as it undergoes a sweeping workforce overhaul tied to its aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI).Zuckerberg made the remarks in an internal memo to employees, according to Reuters, which reported that the Meta chief warned of challenges associated with the rapid development of AI technology.Meta has poured billions of dollars into AI infrastructure and tools as it competes with OpenAI, Google and Microso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-admits-meta-has-made-mistakes-as-ai-overhaul-reshapes-20-of-its-workforce-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-admits-meta-has-made-mistakes-as-ai-overhaul-reshapes-20-of-its-workforce-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen pizza snack recall hits 21 states over possible metal contamination in product]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of cases of a frozen pizza snack sold in 21 states are being recalled because they may contain metal pieces.Rich Products Corp. voluntarily issued the recall of 6,408 cases or more than 160,000 pounds of its Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The pizza was sold in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-snack-recall-hits-21-states-over-possible-metal-contamination-in-product/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-snack-recall-hits-21-states-over-possible-metal-contamination-in-product/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ clears Paramount-Warner Bros merger after 8-month antitrust probe, says deal could boost competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday announced it has closed its antitrust investigation into Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the transaction is not likely to harm competition or American consumers.The Antitrust Division said its eight-month review examined more than two million documents and found the deal could strengthen competition across the media and entertainment industry, including in streaming video, traditional television and theatrical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-clears-paramount-warner-bros-merger-after-8-month-antitrust-probe-says-deal-could-boost-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-clears-paramount-warner-bros-merger-after-8-month-antitrust-probe-says-deal-could-boost-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.The recall affects 255,404 Focus vehicles from the 2012-18 model years due to an issue with the canister purge valve (CPV). These vehicles were covered by a prior recall, but the correct software fix may not have been installed on the affected vehicles.If the fix wasn't properly installed, the CPV may malfunction and stick open, with the powertrain contro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-more-than-255000-focus-vehicles-over-engine-stall-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-more-than-255000-focus-vehicles-over-engine-stall-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the historic SpaceX IPO is turning everyday workers into overnight millionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's record-setting IPO is creating a financial windfall for thousands of the company's current and former employees who received stock as part of their compensation.Workers who hold stock in non-public companies are subject to restrictions that can keep them from selling those shares under most circumstances before an IPO occurs. Once the stock goes public, it starts a timeline under which they can begin to sell some of those shares as so-called "lock-up periods" gradually allow employees t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-historic-spacex-ipo-is-turning-everyday-workers-into-overnight-millionaires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-historic-spacex-ipo-is-turning-everyday-workers-into-overnight-millionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine pouches surge in popularity as Diplo, celebrity investors bet on industry's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicotine usage among Americans has taken a new form as traditional tobacco usage has reached record lows.Nicotine pouches, an alternative to traditional chewing tobacco, have seen explosive growth. A study by Monitoring Tobacco Product Use showed that U.S. monthly dollar sales of pouches surged 250.8% from January 2023 ($145.5 million) to August 2025 ($510.5 million).Investors are paying attention, and some top celebrities are getting in on the action. Fox News Digital spoke with music artist an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nicotine-pouches-surge-in-popularity-as-diplo-celebrity-investors-bet-on-industrys-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nicotine-pouches-surge-in-popularity-as-diplo-celebrity-investors-bet-on-industrys-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: No Money for Iran, Unless Tehran Changes Behavior and Meets Clear Performance Metrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I&rsquo;ve said so many times, President Trump is not going to make a bad deal with Iran.And what we are learning from White House sources is an 80 percent to 85 percent chance of what they are calling the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. It could be completed in the next few days, maybe this weekend.Hat tip to Fox News digital for comprehensive coverage.All of Mr. Trump&rsquo;s red lines are included in this MoU. And importantly, the entire deal is premised on Iran changing its behavio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-money-for-iran-unless-tehran-changes-behavior-and-meets-clear-performance-metrics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-money-for-iran-unless-tehran-changes-behavior-and-meets-clear-performance-metrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX set a new record for IPOs: These are the world's 5 largest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX debuted on the public market on Friday, raising $75 billion in what was the largest IPO in history.SpaceX's IPO more than doubled the previous IPO record and provides the company with capital to help finance what Musk explained on a pre-IPO livestream with JPMorgan Chase will be a "significant growth phase" as it ramps up the deployment of its Starlink communications satellites and looks to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in space.The IPO is the first of severa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-set-a-new-record-for-ipos-these-are-the-worlds-5-largest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-set-a-new-record-for-ipos-these-are-the-worlds-5-largest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC lawmakers consider making Mamdani's city-owned grocery stores permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Councilmember Jennifer Guti&eacute;rrez and some of her colleagues are pushing a proposal to require the establishment of at least five municipal grocery stores per borough.The proposal comes as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration aims to establish one municipal grocery store in each of the Big Apple's five boroughs by the end of his first term."Let's make sure it&rsquo;s not something that just our current mayor invests in, but something we can codify into in perpe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lawmakers-consider-making-mamdanis-city-owned-grocery-stores-permanent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lawmakers-consider-making-mamdanis-city-owned-grocery-stores-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX stock jumps after record IPO, making Musk the first trillionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX jumped over 20 per cent in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, making the company worth more than $2 trillion US, and leading Forbes to estimate CEO Elon Musk's net worth at $1.1 trillion US. It's expected to be included in the Nasdaq 100 within weeks, making it a major holding for passive funds and ETFs that track the index.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-stock-jumps-after-record-ipo-making-musk-the-first-trillionaire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-stock-jumps-after-record-ipo-making-musk-the-first-trillionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Still very immature': Texas sports bar owner sounds alarm on NFL's streaming pivot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional American pastime of gathering at a local sports bar to watch Sunday football is being strangled by a technical and financial bottleneck, one restaurateur is warning."It's why we're speaking up, because the simple matter is that it is hard to watch all of the streaming things&hellip; Is it on YouTube TV? Is it the [NFL] Sunday Ticket? Is it Amazon?" Texas restaurateur and Tailgators Pub &amp; Grill founder Jim Hallers said on "Varney &amp; Co." Friday."For the last 30 years, it's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/still-very-immature-texas-sports-bar-owner-sounds-alarm-on-nfls-streaming-pivot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/still-very-immature-texas-sports-bar-owner-sounds-alarm-on-nfls-streaming-pivot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX makes historic debut; Musk solidifies status as world’s first trillionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading at $150 a share on Friday, above its listing price of $135 a share, making him the world's first-ever trillionaire following the IPO.The rocket and satellite company raised a record $75 billion, valuing the company at about $1.8 trillion, pushing the value of Musk's stake in SpaceX to an estimated $690 billion. The company is trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker "SPCX" after pricing its IPO on Thursday.Combined with his holdings in electric vehicle maker Tesla,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-makes-historic-debut-musk-solidifies-status-as-worlds-first-trillionaire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-makes-historic-debut-musk-solidifies-status-as-worlds-first-trillionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedge fund billionaire expands Miami development plans after Mamdani feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire hedge fund CEO and owner Ken Griffin is making good on his promise to "double down" on Miami after publicly feuding with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over New York's new tax on expensive second homes.Griffin, who runs hedge fund Citadel, plans to add a 300-unit apartment building and a 1,400+ space parking garage to the site of Citadel&rsquo;s future headquarters in Miami&rsquo;s financial district Brickell, recent filings show.Citadel also acquired every unit in a 22-story con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hedge-fund-billionaire-expands-miami-development-plans-after-mamdani-feud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hedge-fund-billionaire-expands-miami-development-plans-after-mamdani-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX kicks off wave of monster IPOs: What to know about companies going public]]></title><description><![CDATA[IPOs like SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI have dominated headlines lately, as a number of high-profile private companies announced they will become publicly traded firms. The hype is hard to ignore &mdash; but could these IPOs fall flat?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-kicks-off-wave-of-monster-ipos-what-to-know-about-companies-going-public/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-kicks-off-wave-of-monster-ipos-what-to-know-about-companies-going-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 17K coffee makers recalled after dozens of reported burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 17,000 coffee makers were recalled over a burn hazard that can cause serious injury, according to federal regulators.About 17,600 Kidisle-branded hot and iced coffee machines were affected by the recall, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission."The recalled coffeemakers(sic) can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use, posing a risk of serious injury from burn hazard," the commission said on Thursday.FORD ISSUES R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-17k-coffee-makers-recalled-after-dozens-of-reported-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-17k-coffee-makers-recalled-after-dozens-of-reported-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford issues recall for more than 548,000 vehicles over issue with center console]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is &#8203;recalling more than 548,000 vehicles over a center console defect that could cause injury to the occupants, according to the &#8203;U.S. National Highway Traffic &#8203;Safety Administration.The recall affects certain 2018-2024 Ford Expedition vehicles, the federal regulator said Thursday. A total of 548,463 vehicles are affected by the recall.The center console's &#8203;chrome plating may bubble &#8203;and peel over time, potentially leading to sharp edges, the regulator said. Pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-issues-recall-for-more-than-548000-vehicles-over-issue-with-center-console/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-issues-recall-for-more-than-548000-vehicles-over-issue-with-center-console/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A launches first-ever non-chicken kids meal nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A has added a new entr&eacute;e option to its Kids Meal lineup, introducing a Mac &amp; Cheese Kids Meal at restaurants nationwide.The meal is available now and includes an entr&eacute;e, side item, drink and prize.The launch marks the first time Chick-fil-A has offered macaroni and cheese as a standalone Kids Meal entr&eacute;e, expanding beyond its past options of grilled or crispy chicken nuggets and chicken strips.THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PURSE IS DESTINED TO BE SUMMER'S MUST-HAVE GR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-launches-first-ever-non-chicken-kids-meal-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-launches-first-ever-non-chicken-kids-meal-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's first employee says historic $1.7T IPO will be 'life-changing' for thousands of workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX&rsquo;s first employee, Tom Mueller, said the company&rsquo;s record-breaking IPO will be a "life-changing" moment for employees during an exclusive interview with "The Claman Countdown" on Thursday.SpaceX will start trading on the NASDAQ on Friday in the largest IPO in history. The IPO is expected to be priced at $135 per share and aims to raise $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion."Elon always said that &lsquo;Your salary is one thing, but it's the equity that's gonna be w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacexs-first-employee-says-historic-17t-ipo-will-be-life-changing-for-thousands-of-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacexs-first-employee-says-historic-17t-ipo-will-be-life-changing-for-thousands-of-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s Secret Sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[High drama today as President Trump called off the Iranian bombing and announced that a deal with Iran is imminent from his Truth Social posting that "Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved." That&rsquo;s America, Israel, Iran and all of the Gulf states involved in the war.The president spoke about this today at the White House: "The Strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon. Very soon, maybe over the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-secret-sauce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-secret-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates tick higher, but buyers show signs of confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.52% from last week's reading of 6.48%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.84% a year ago.MORTGAGE RATES JUMP AS INFLATION FEARS, IRAN WAR WEIGH"The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week," Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, said in a statement.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-but-buyers-show-signs-of-confidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-but-buyers-show-signs-of-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post announces 485,000 more addresses to lose home delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post has announced nearly half-million addresses that will lose home delivery next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-announces-485000-more-addresses-to-lose-home-delivery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-announces-485000-more-addresses-to-lose-home-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 under-the-radar ETF to invest $1,000 in right now that's outperforming major indexes this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people think of major stock market indexes, their minds go to the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq Composite, or Dow Jones because they're the "Big 3." One index that often flies under the radar is the Russell 2000, which tracks the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 index.The Russell 2000 is to small-cap stocks what the S&amp;P 500 is to large-cap stocks, and so far this year, ETFs like the Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF have outperformed all of the "Big 3" indexes. If you have $1,000 availab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/1-under-the-radar-etf-to-invest-1000-in-right-now-thats-outperforming-major-indexes-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/1-under-the-radar-etf-to-invest-1000-in-right-now-thats-outperforming-major-indexes-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle herd ‘fix’ is taking years longer than predicted, CEO warns amid historic beef shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the supply challenges facing the beef industry and why meaningful price relief could still be years away. The discussion comes as retail beef prices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cattle-herd-fix-is-taking-years-longer-than-predicted-ceo-warns-amid-historic-beef-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cattle-herd-fix-is-taking-years-longer-than-predicted-ceo-warns-amid-historic-beef-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok's sexual deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law, says privacy commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[After launching an investigation in January to examine the proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X, Canada's privacy commissioner says Grok's AI image generation tool was launched without adequate safeguards and didn't properly consider harms to privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/groks-sexual-deepfakes-violated-canadian-privacy-law-says-privacy-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/groks-sexual-deepfakes-violated-canadian-privacy-law-says-privacy-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening of the Gordie Howe bridge delayed 'at the request of the United States': Carney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hours after the Windsor-Detroit Bridge authority postponed a planned ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Carney said there were "a few issues that have been raised."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/opening-of-the-gordie-howe-bridge-delayed-at-the-request-of-the-united-states-carney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/opening-of-the-gordie-howe-bridge-delayed-at-the-request-of-the-united-states-carney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe International Bridge opening delayed, bridge official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, according to the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-opening-delayed-bridge-official-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-international-bridge-opening-delayed-bridge-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A few remaining issues' delaying opening of the Gordie Howe bridge, LeBlanc says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, according to the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-few-remaining-issues-delaying-opening-of-the-gordie-howe-bridge-leblanc-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-few-remaining-issues-delaying-opening-of-the-gordie-howe-bridge-leblanc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help wanted: The oilpatch will need 72,000 workers over the next decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plethora of hiring opportunities in the oil and gas sector comes at a time when the national economy is struggling and there is uncertainty in some industries because of the impacts of tariffs and artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/help-wanted-the-oilpatch-will-need-72000-workers-over-the-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/help-wanted-the-oilpatch-will-need-72000-workers-over-the-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealership revoked offer to buy back customer's BMW, blaming wayward AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto man says he was shocked and devastated when a BMW dealership revoked an offer to buy back his car, telling him an AI chatbot generated the offer by mistake. The dealership has since reinstated the deal, but as Canadian businesses rush to adopt artificial intelligence tools, they face a growing risk of customer backlash if those tools make mistakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dealership-revoked-offer-to-buy-back-customers-bmw-blaming-wayward-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dealership-revoked-offer-to-buy-back-customers-bmw-blaming-wayward-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens not to renew trade deal with Canada, Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is once again dangling the threat of withdrawing from his country's free trade deal with Canada and Mexico, even though his trade officials are in talks on renewing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-threatens-not-to-renew-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-threatens-not-to-renew-trade-deal-with-canada-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25% as it tries to balance competing economic risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The central bank was largely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 2.25 &mdash; a fifth consecutive hold. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said the decision to stay on pause was made in effort to balance inflation threats from high oil prices, and sluggishness in the economy brought on by the uncertainty of the trade war with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-keeps-key-interest-rate-at-225-as-it-tries-to-balance-competing-economic-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-keeps-key-interest-rate-at-225-as-it-tries-to-balance-competing-economic-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada 'open for business,' Hodgson tells international energy conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal natural resources minister Tim Hodgson came to the Global Energy Show in Calgary with a message for international delegates: "Canada can be a supplier you need in a volatile world."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-open-for-business-hodgson-tells-international-energy-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-open-for-business-hodgson-tells-international-energy-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Carl’s Jr operator reportedly set to shutter, sell dozens of California locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Carl&rsquo;s Jr. franchisee is planning to offload 59 locations across California after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.&nbsp;Harshad Dharod intends to close 10 restaurants and sell 49 others operating under the Anaheim-born fast-food chain, according to the Los Angeles Times.Dharod&rsquo;s Friendly Franchisees Corporation, which touts itself as the largest California-based Carl&rsquo;s Jr. franchisee, has acquired at least 65 locations since 2000, according to its web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-carls-jr-operator-reportedly-set-to-shutter-sell-dozens-of-california-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-carls-jr-operator-reportedly-set-to-shutter-sell-dozens-of-california-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: From General Jack Keane -- 10 to 14 days to return to military operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is now the time for one last kinetic military bombing assault on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regime in Iran?We know that President Trump prefers diplomacy and is trying to complete an Iranian surrender deal. Yet the news today that the president is blaming Iran for shooting down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz Monday night may change things.Here&rsquo;s the president&rsquo;s Truth Social: "I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-from-general-jack-keane-10-to-14-days-to-return-to-military-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-from-general-jack-keane-10-to-14-days-to-return-to-military-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon-sold infant nursing pillows recalled over potentially deadly suffocation risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and caregivers are being urged to immediately stop using a brand of infant nursing pillows sold on Amazon due to a severe suffocation risk.Little Grape Land is recalling roughly 1,430 of its nursing pillows because they violate mandatory U.S. safety standards for infant support cushions.&nbsp;The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noted the pillows can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death.POPULAR BABY BOTTLES SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED AFTER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-sold-infant-nursing-pillows-recalled-over-potentially-deadly-suffocation-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-sold-infant-nursing-pillows-recalled-over-potentially-deadly-suffocation-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Security has less than 10 years before reserves are exhausted, new trustees report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clock is ticking faster for American workers and seniors.The Social Security Administration&rsquo;s newly released 2026 Trustees Report confirms that the federal retirement safety net is less than seven years away from fiscal depletion, as the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will completely exhaust its accumulated reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032.Once the reserve dries up, ongoing tax revenues will cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits, according to the repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-security-has-less-than-10-years-before-reserves-are-exhausted-new-trustees-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-security-has-less-than-10-years-before-reserves-are-exhausted-new-trustees-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most 401(k) savers may be short-changing themselves, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might think that finding the money to contribute to your 401(k) is the hardest part of saving for retirement. But choosing the right investments can also be challenging.For this reason, many 401(k) savers take the easy way out and let their money land in a target date fund. A good 61% of 401(k) plan participants, in fact, had their money in a target date fund last year, according to Vanguard's preview of its latest How America Saves report.But while target date funds can be an effective solu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/most-401k-savers-may-be-short-changing-themselves-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/most-401k-savers-may-be-short-changing-themselves-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A expands its ‘ghost kitchen’ model with new delivery-only store in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ultimate test of fast-food physics is arriving in Miami.Chick-fil-A is expanding its footprint in the Sunshine State with a new delivery-only "ghost kitchen" in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, marking a strategic move to bypass the real estate constraints of traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants.Operating within the CloudKitchens network, the location is the privately held fast-food giant's first delivery-only kitchen in Florida and just its sixth nationwide, allowing the company to maximiz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-expands-its-ghost-kitchen-model-with-new-delivery-only-store-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-expands-its-ghost-kitchen-model-with-new-delivery-only-store-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you a new stock market investor in June 2026? Here's Warren Buffett's advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 30 years, the S&amp;P 500 index has generated a total return of 1,770% (as of June 5). That performance supports the view that the stock market is one of the best asset classes for growing your wealth. A starting sum of $10,000 in this benchmark in June 1996 would be worth $187,000 today. The gains have been even more remarkable over the past decade.Understanding that this kind of performance can have a profound impact on your financial well-being, it might be time for new investor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-a-new-stock-market-investor-in-june-2026-heres-warren-buffetts-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-a-new-stock-market-investor-in-june-2026-heres-warren-buffetts-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI files for IPO as AI firms look to make Wall Street debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT maker OpenAI filed preliminary paperwork that would open the door to it becoming a publicly traded company, a move that follows rival Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX also aiming to become publicly traded companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-files-for-ipo-as-ai-firms-look-to-make-wall-street-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-files-for-ipo-as-ai-firms-look-to-make-wall-street-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Gordie Howe bridge will open this week, White House maintains Trump's opposition 'has not changed']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the Gordie Howe International Bridge poised to connect Ontario and Michigan will open "at the end of the week," but a statement from the White House is raising questions about whether that will actually happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-gordie-howe-bridge-will-open-this-week-white-house-maintains-trumps-opposition-has-not-changed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-gordie-howe-bridge-will-open-this-week-white-house-maintains-trumps-opposition-has-not-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney confirms Trump-delayed Gordie Howe bridge will open this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday the Gordie Howe International Bridge poised to connect Ontario and Michigan will open "at the end of the week."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-confirms-trump-delayed-gordie-howe-bridge-will-open-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-confirms-trump-delayed-gordie-howe-bridge-will-open-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This sector has dominated ETF returns so far in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far this year, semiconductors and the physical infrastructure of artificial intelligence (AI) are dominating the exchange-traded fund (ETF) scene. For example, the iShares Semiconductor ETF is up 89% year to date. Given the intense interest &ndash; and investments &ndash; in AI, this makes sense.Semiconductors and AI reinforce each other in a tight loop. AI depends on ever more sophisticated chips to run. Now, AI is changing how chips are designed and where they're manufactured. In short, AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/this-sector-has-dominated-etf-returns-so-far-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/this-sector-has-dominated-etf-returns-so-far-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco voters reject tax hike targeting companies with highly paid executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco voters appeared to reject a ballot measure that would have significantly increased taxes on some large companies with highly paid executives, delivering a win for business groups and technology leaders who argued the proposal could hinder the city's economic recovery.According to results posted by the San Francisco Department of Elections, Measure D was failing with 53.64% of voters opposed and 46.36% in favor. The measure required a simple majority to pass.Measure D would have exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/san-francisco-voters-reject-tax-hike-targeting-companies-with-highly-paid-executives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/san-francisco-voters-reject-tax-hike-targeting-companies-with-highly-paid-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep vehicles over fire concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis said on Tuesday it &zwnj;is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and urged &#8203;owners to park away from structures &#8203;or other vehicles until a fix is completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-recalling-more-than-13-million-jeep-vehicles-over-fire-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-recalling-more-than-13-million-jeep-vehicles-over-fire-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia recalls 6K vehicles due to possible seat belt defect that could raise injury risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kia is recalling more than 6,000 vehicles because of a seat belt malfunction that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.The recall potentially affects 6,264 2027 Kia Telluride and Kia Telluride Hybrid models, according to a notice from the&nbsp;National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles include 4,367 Telluride Hybrid models manufactured from March 24 through May 12, 2026, and 1,897 gas-powered Telluride models manufactured from March 24 through May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kia-recalls-6k-vehicles-due-to-possible-seat-belt-defect-that-could-raise-injury-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kia-recalls-6k-vehicles-due-to-possible-seat-belt-defect-that-could-raise-injury-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1 million Jeep vehicles recalled over fire risk as owners warned not to park inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available.The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021&ndash;2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring for the electric hydraulic power steering pump could cause nearby materials to overheat and potentially ignit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-1-million-jeep-vehicles-recalled-over-fire-risk-as-owners-warned-not-to-park-inside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-1-million-jeep-vehicles-recalled-over-fire-risk-as-owners-warned-not-to-park-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy's launches Minions &amp; Monsters meal with exclusive collectible toys and a new Banana Frosty Swirl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy's on Monday announced it will be offering a custom Minions &amp; Monsters meal starting later this month that includes limited-time meals and exclusive collectible toys.The fast food chain's new promotion will spotlight Illumination's Monsters and Minions with the limited-time offerings starting on June 15, ahead of the movie's arrival in theaters on July 1.It features themed meals for both children and adults, as well as an all-new Banana Frosty Swirl with a sweet banana cream sauce swirl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-launches-minions-amp-monsters-meal-with-exclusive-collectible-toys-and-a-new-banana-frosty-swirl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-launches-minions-amp-monsters-meal-with-exclusive-collectible-toys-and-a-new-banana-frosty-swirl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-White House ‘AI czar’ warns US could lose AI race to China if Washington overregulates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former White House "AI czar" David Sacks warned Monday that overregulation of artificial intelligence could erode America&rsquo;s lead over China in the global race for AI dominance."If you try to have an FDA for AI and there are some people who want to go that far, then I think we could lose this AI race to China," he said Monday on "Kudlow." "We're only six to nine months ahead of China. So really, every month counts."His remarks come after President Donald Trump signed an executive order last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-warns-us-could-lose-ai-race-to-china-if-washington-overregulates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-warns-us-could-lose-ai-race-to-china-if-washington-overregulates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI signals potential stock market debut while weighing private-company advantages]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said Monday it has taken a formal step toward a potential stock market debut, signaling that the artificial intelligence company is preparing for the possibility of becoming a publicly traded firm.The move gives OpenAI flexibility to pursue an initial public offering in the future, though the company indicated no final decision has been made on whether or when shares would begin trading publicly."We recently submitted a confidential S-1. We expect it to leak so we're just announcing it,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-signals-potential-stock-market-debut-while-weighing-private-company-advantages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-signals-potential-stock-market-debut-while-weighing-private-company-advantages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump has never ruled out military action, which now looks more likely]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the President patiently works toward a possible surrender deal with Iran, keep in mind two important points: one is no other president in modern history is willing to take on militarily and economically the radical Muslim regime that controls the Iranian government.Iran has been our enemy for nearly 50 years, they&rsquo;ve done great harm to us, to Israel, to our allies in the Middle East and elsewhere. They have killed roughly 1,000 American soldiers. They have financed terror attacks that r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-has-never-ruled-out-military-action-which-now-looks-more-likely/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-has-never-ruled-out-military-action-which-now-looks-more-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta launches $115M skilled trades academy with guaranteed jobs for graduates in 4 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Meta on Monday announced that it's launching a new academy for workers to receive training in a skilled trade at no cost with a job guaranteed for all graduates.The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is creating the America's Workforce Academy (AWA) with an initial investment of $115 million in the program's first year. It will start with pilot locations in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana and Texas this year.Graduates of the program will receive a National Center for Construction Educa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-launches-115m-skilled-trades-academy-with-guaranteed-jobs-for-graduates-in-4-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-launches-115m-skilled-trades-academy-with-guaranteed-jobs-for-graduates-in-4-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI remains top reason for US job cuts for third straight month as employers axed 97,000 workers in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. employers ramped up layoffs in May as the artificial intelligence (AI) rollout was the leading factor cited by companies cutting their workforces, new data shows.Companies announced 97,006 job cuts in May &ndash; an increase of 16% from the 83,387 cuts in April and an increase of 3% from the 93,816 cuts announced last May, according to a recent report by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.AI was the leading reason cited for job cuts for the thir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-remains-top-reason-for-us-job-cuts-for-third-straight-month-as-employers-axed-97000-workers-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-remains-top-reason-for-us-job-cuts-for-third-straight-month-as-employers-axed-97000-workers-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second German company looks to secure LNG supply from B.C. Ksi Lisims project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $10-billion Ksi Lisims project has regulatory approval but the partners have yet to make a final investment decision. Duesseldorf-based Uniper said it signed a letter of interest that could see the company buy two million tonnes of gas a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/second-german-company-looks-to-secure-lng-supply-from-bc-ksi-lisims-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/second-german-company-looks-to-secure-lng-supply-from-bc-ksi-lisims-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans grow more pessimistic about finances as rent and food cost fears surge, Fed says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are increasingly reaching a breaking point regarding their household finances.Despite hopes for a soft landing after years of elevated inflation, consumer pessimism has reached some of its worst levels in years, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations released Monday.The percentage of U.S. households that reported being "much worse off" financially than a year ago rose to 13.3% in May, up more than 2 percentage points from April and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-grow-more-pessimistic-about-finances-as-rent-and-food-cost-fears-surge-fed-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-grow-more-pessimistic-about-finances-as-rent-and-food-cost-fears-surge-fed-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's worker allegedly doused with hot cooking oil by co-worker, suffers burns over 22% of his body]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old McDonald's worker in Northern California is facing multiple surgeries after a co-worker allegedly hurled hot cooking oil at him, leaving him with severe second-degree burns across nearly a quarter of his body, according to his mother.Jacob Smith was working as a shift manager at a McDonald's in Yuba City when the shocking attack unfolded, his mother, Amber Smith, wrote in a GoFundMe post to raise money for her son&rsquo;s medical expenses."He was in the office getting ready to coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-worker-allegedly-doused-with-hot-cooking-oil-by-co-worker-suffers-burns-over-22-of-his-body/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-worker-allegedly-doused-with-hot-cooking-oil-by-co-worker-suffers-burns-over-22-of-his-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried insists he's innocent in exclusive prison interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Bankman-Fried, the former cryptocurrency billionaire serving a 25-year sentence for fraud tied to the 2022 collapse of his FTX exchange, says he would welcome a pardon from President Donald Trump &mdash; but insists he has not lobbied the White House for one."It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me," Bankman-Fried told FOX Business in an exclusive interview from prison. Asked directly whether he wanted a pardon, he didn&rsquo;t hesitate: "Absolutely."The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/convicted-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-insists-hes-innocent-in-exclusive-prison-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/convicted-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-insists-hes-innocent-in-exclusive-prison-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.JD Sports acquired Hibbett in 2024 in a deal valued at around $1.1 billion, with the acquisition viewed as enhancing JD's presence in the North American footwear market. Hibbett had 1,169 stores in 36 states as of May 2024, according to the press release for the deal.Now, the company is moving to reduce its store count as part of a cost-cutting strate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hibbett-sports-owner-plans-to-close-175-underperforming-stores-in-major-north-american-reorganization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hibbett-sports-owner-plans-to-close-175-underperforming-stores-in-major-north-american-reorganization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Brady launches Good Nut coconut water line with Gopuff in market expected to reach $11B by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady&rsquo;s latest business venture is hitting the beverage shelves in a market expected to reach $11 billion by 2030.&nbsp;Brady, as part of his latest partnership expansion with Gopuff, announced the launch of Good Nut, a premium line of organic coconut water, on Monday.&nbsp;With consumers conscious of seeking less processed, lower-sugar beverages today, the market for coconut water continues to rise. Gopuff, the instant commerce leader, identified that custome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-launches-good-nut-coconut-water-line-with-gopuff-in-market-expected-to-reach-11b-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-launches-good-nut-coconut-water-line-with-gopuff-in-market-expected-to-reach-11b-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Bankman-Fried says he 'absolutely' wants a presidential pardon from inside his federal prison cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[From inside a federal prison cell, disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a bid for a White House lifeline.Speaking exclusively to FOX Business correspondent Susan Li, the convicted FTX founder said he "absolutely" wants a presidential pardon, while declining to say whether his family is currently lobbying the administration on his behalf."I assume that you would want a pardon from the White House?" Li asked Bankman-Fried over the phone."Absolutely," he responded. "It would be obviou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sam-bankman-fried-says-he-absolutely-wants-a-presidential-pardon-from-inside-his-federal-prison-cell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sam-bankman-fried-says-he-absolutely-wants-a-presidential-pardon-from-inside-his-federal-prison-cell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUSMA a blessing for some Canadian businesses, a pain for others despite escaping U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian businesses that comply with CUSMA were spared in the Trump administration's latest tariffs, but for many of them, it hasn't brought a total sigh of relief as compliance has come with its own set of frustrations. "It's actually quite a nightmare," says the co-owner of a puzzle company in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-a-blessing-for-some-canadian-businesses-a-pain-for-others-despite-escaping-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-a-blessing-for-some-canadian-businesses-a-pain-for-others-despite-escaping-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas-X capsules recalled over potential chemical contamination due to leaky machine: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas-X capsules sold across the country are being recalled over potential chemical contamination because of a machine leakage during packaging, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Haleon issued a voluntary recall last week after discovering that the medication may have been contaminated with a coolant when a machine leaked during packaging."The lots are being recalled due to potential contamination with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leakage during the packaging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-x-capsules-recalled-over-potential-chemical-contamination-due-to-leaky-machine-fda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-x-capsules-recalled-over-potential-chemical-contamination-due-to-leaky-machine-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco quietly rolls back prices on popular Kirkland products in member-friendly move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco has quietly lowered prices on several popular Kirkland Signature items, including products shoppers had previously flagged online as increasingly expensive.During the company&rsquo;s most recent earnings call on May 28, executives said the price cuts impacted at least four of its key private-label items, marking a potential relief for consumers as inflation has remained elevated in recent years.&nbsp;The affected products saw price reductions ranging from roughly $1 to $10 across categori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-quietly-rolls-back-prices-on-popular-kirkland-products-in-member-friendly-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-quietly-rolls-back-prices-on-popular-kirkland-products-in-member-friendly-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding costs are rising. Should the value of your gift go up also?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wedding season ramps up across Canada, many guests are grappling with a familiar question at a time when seemingly everything costs more: how much should they spend on a wedding gift?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wedding-costs-are-rising-should-the-value-of-your-gift-go-up-also/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wedding-costs-are-rising-should-the-value-of-your-gift-go-up-also/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designers are experimenting with AI to make clothes and footwear more interactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto-based start-up Aurmada is designing AI-enhanced clothing that it hopes will help those wearing it monitor everything from their gait to how close someone is standing, part of a budding wearable-technology industry that is experimenting with making clothes more interactive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/designers-are-experimenting-with-ai-to-make-clothes-and-footwear-more-interactive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/designers-are-experimenting-with-ai-to-make-clothes-and-footwear-more-interactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you give an AI agent your credit card? Companies are betting so]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are already using AI to sort through and compare products before they buy, and now, retailers are looking to adopt autonomous payments. But those involved in processing payments will need to first sort out what happens when AI makes mistakes and take steps to keep bad actors out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/would-you-give-an-ai-agent-your-credit-card-companies-are-betting-so/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/would-you-give-an-ai-agent-your-credit-card-companies-are-betting-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to switch jobs but can't let go? You might be a job hugger]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're too scared to leave an unfulfilling job you're not alone. Canadian employment data and the anecdotes of post-pandemic hires echo that sentiment, so much so that it&rsquo;s spawned a new term: job hugging, the phenomenon where you hold tight to your position even if you&rsquo;re unhappy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/want-to-switch-jobs-but-cant-let-go-you-might-be-a-job-hugger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/want-to-switch-jobs-but-cant-let-go-you-might-be-a-job-hugger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge is 'essentially complete.' The fight over it is not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly obtained federal briefing documents show Canada finished building the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge before a major legal challenge to the project is expected to reach trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-is-essentially-complete-the-fight-over-it-is-not/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-is-essentially-complete-the-fight-over-it-is-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamaican Scotch bonnet prices soar amid shortage, putting the squeeze on hot sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamaican Scotch bonnet peppers are the latest food to be hit by a shortage. The spicy peppers are a key ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasoning and many hot sauces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamaican-scotch-bonnet-prices-soar-amid-shortage-putting-the-squeeze-on-hot-sauce/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamaican-scotch-bonnet-prices-soar-amid-shortage-putting-the-squeeze-on-hot-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's testing AI drive-thru order-taking system called ArchIQ at five locations across country]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald's customers may soon be giving their order to a robot.The fast food company is testing a new artificial intellience order-taking system at the drive-thru called ArchIQ at five locations across the country right now, according to Restaurant Business Magazine.The initiative is part of the company's new brand strategy called McDonald&rsquo;s Next, which was announced this week.FOX Business has reached out to McDonald's for comment.MCDONALD'S UNVEILS NEW GROWTH STRATEGY TO WIN BACK CUSTOMER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-testing-ai-drive-thru-order-taking-system-called-archiq-at-five-locations-across-country/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-testing-ai-drive-thru-order-taking-system-called-archiq-at-five-locations-across-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canned, frozen juice from concentrate coming back to Canadian shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian freezers could soon be stocked with juice again, as grocery giant Loblaw confirms plans to bring frozen concentrated juice cans back to the Canadian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canned-frozen-juice-from-concentrate-coming-back-to-canadian-shelves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canned-frozen-juice-from-concentrate-coming-back-to-canadian-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump loves business, and business is booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[That&rsquo;s right, business is booming. Who do you think creates jobs? That&rsquo;s a serious question. The answer is not consumer spending, which is what 99% of overeducated economists and media types will tell you. It&rsquo;s business that creates jobs. And by the way, jobs are booming.172,000 in May. Last three months 188,000 average. April and March revised up 93,000. All these results are twice as much as predicted, but the point I want to make is that jobs are not created from thin air. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-loves-business-and-business-is-booming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-loves-business-and-business-is-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.The recall affects 69,663 model-year 2026 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles, according to a safety recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.According to the report, some affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies in which th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/subaru-recalls-nearly-70000-suvs-after-moonroof-panels-detach-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/subaru-recalls-nearly-70000-suvs-after-moonroof-panels-detach-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular baby bottles sold at Walmart recalled after 135 choking hazard reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOMY International issued a recall Thursday for roughly 40,000 reusable baby bottles sold exclusively at Walmart after more than 130 reports were sent in about a potential choking hazard.The advisory impacts Boon NURSH 8 oz reusable baby bottles, specifically the three-pack bottles sold in the "pink tie-dye" color pattern, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).WALMART WARNS SHOPPERS COULD FACE HIGHER PRICES AS FUEL COSTS SURGE, TAX REFUNDS DRY UPThe CPSC said the hard p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-baby-bottles-sold-at-walmart-recalled-after-135-choking-hazard-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-baby-bottles-sold-at-walmart-recalled-after-135-choking-hazard-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson under fire from Robby Starbuck over alleged 'woke' leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson's recent executive hires risk alienating Americans fed up with alleged wokeness from corporate icons like the motorcycle manufacturer, a conservative activist is warning.Robby Starbuck, who has waged a public campaign against corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and wokeness, criticized Harley-Davidson in a post on X for appointing Artie Starrs as CEO last year due to his sponsorship of groups contributing to San Francisco Pride and offering antiracism trainin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-under-fire-from-robby-starbuck-over-alleged-woke-leadership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-under-fire-from-robby-starbuck-over-alleged-woke-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations indefinitely cancels all operations to Cuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes after Sunwing Vacations Group first cancelled Cuba operations from June to October, saying service would resume in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-indefinitely-cancels-all-operations-to-cuba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-indefinitely-cancels-all-operations-to-cuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump official reveals where California gets much of its oil — and calls it a national security threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump officials are warning that California&rsquo;s dependence on foreign oil has become more than an economic issue, arguing it now poses a broader national security concern as geopolitical tensions continue to affect global energy markets.U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joined FOX Business&rsquo; David Asman Friday on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss domestic energy production, California&rsquo;s reliance on imported crude and efforts to restart production at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-official-reveals-where-california-gets-much-of-its-oil-and-calls-it-a-national-security-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-official-reveals-where-california-gets-much-of-its-oil-and-calls-it-a-national-security-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too soon to declare a recession, says Canada's unofficial authority on calling them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C.D. Howe Institute's Business Cycle Council, which is traditionally viewed as the arbiter for calling a recession in Canada, says it does not accept two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction as the definition of a technical recession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/too-soon-to-declare-a-recession-says-canadas-unofficial-authority-on-calling-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/too-soon-to-declare-a-recession-says-canadas-unofficial-authority-on-calling-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy adds 88,000 jobs in May, helping offset job losses so far this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase in jobs was driven by a growth in full-time roles, with the construction, information and culture, and transportation sectors leading the way. May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-adds-88000-jobs-in-may-helping-offset-job-losses-so-far-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-adds-88000-jobs-in-may-helping-offset-job-losses-so-far-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy adds 88,000 jobs in May, defying economists' expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase in jobs was driven by a growth in full-time roles, with the construction, information and culture, and transportation sectors leading the way. May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-adds-88000-jobs-in-may-defying-economists-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-adds-88000-jobs-in-may-defying-economists-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May, defying economists' expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said. Before the release, economists were predicting only minimal job growth in the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-added-88000-jobs-in-may-defying-economists-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-added-88000-jobs-in-may-defying-economists-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace in May amid uncertainty surrounding the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the labor market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers&nbsp;added 172,000 jobs in May. That figure is above the estimates of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 85,000 jobs.The&nbsp;unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, which was in line with the expectations of LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-172000-jobs-in-may-beating-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-172000-jobs-in-may-beating-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O'Leary says Utah AI data center project will shrink after lawmakers demand cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary says he is prepared to shrink a sprawling artificial intelligence data center development in Utah after top state lawmakers pushed for major reductions and additional environmental safeguards, according to reports.O'Leary told NBC News on Wednesday that he is willing to reduce the size of the proposed Stratos data center project after Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams called for a 75% reduction in its footprint."I have no choice," O'Leary told NBC News at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-says-utah-ai-data-center-project-will-shrink-after-lawmakers-demand-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-says-utah-ai-data-center-project-will-shrink-after-lawmakers-demand-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike CEO Elliott Hill outlines sports-focused strategy to revive iconic sportswear company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike CEO Elliott Hill opened up about the company's turnaround strategy as the brand celebrated its annual "Just Do It" Day, outlining how a renewed focus on sports is central to Nike's future.Hill said Nike drifted toward lifestyle and fashion in recent years, but that the company's strongest growth comes when it stays rooted in athletic performance and innovation."We had become more lifestyle-oriented, more fashion-oriented," Hill said in an exclusive interview with FOX Business anchor Liz Cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-elliott-hill-outlines-sports-focused-strategy-to-revive-iconic-sportswear-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-elliott-hill-outlines-sports-focused-strategy-to-revive-iconic-sportswear-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey's launches limited-edition Christian Pulisic chocolate bars honoring their hometown World Cup star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Christian Pulisic was dubbed "Captain America" for the U.S. men&rsquo;s national soccer team, he was just a kid from Hershey, Pennsylvania dreaming about one day scoring the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;Pulisic&rsquo;s World Cup dreams came to fruition in 2022 in Qatar, but four years later, the Stars and Stripes will have No. 10 back representing the country in the World Cup on home soil.&nbsp;As a result, another popular product from his hometown is honoring their American h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hersheys-launches-limited-edition-christian-pulisic-chocolate-bars-honoring-their-hometown-world-cup-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hersheys-launches-limited-edition-christian-pulisic-chocolate-bars-honoring-their-hometown-world-cup-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Iran doesn't have a War Powers Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not being a lawyer, I don&rsquo;t know if the House passage yesterday to end the war in Iran is constitutional or not. And if it ever passes the Senate, President Trump will veto it, and he&rsquo;ll be right to do so.&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s what I do know: it&rsquo;s stupid. It&rsquo;s also unpatriotic. It also interferes with Mr. Trump&rsquo;s commander in chief responsibilities to destroy a radical Islamist regime that has spent the last 47 years developing nuclear weapons and sponsoring terrorism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-doesnt-have-a-war-powers-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-doesnt-have-a-war-powers-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin to tell banks immigration status may be considered in mortgage, credit decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is planning to release a policy statement that will tell banks they may consider a client's immigration status as part of their ability to repay when offering mortgages and credit cards, FOX Business has learned.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to issue a policy statement on Friday in the Federal Register that serves as a guidance for financial institutions in considering a consumer's ability to legally work and earn income in the U.S. when mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-to-tell-banks-immigration-status-may-be-considered-in-mortgage-credit-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-to-tell-banks-immigration-status-may-be-considered-in-mortgage-credit-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeldin touts US energy future, says Indo-Pacific nations increasingly interested in American supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin expressed high hopes for U.S. energy dominance Thursday, citing enthusiasm for projects in development under the Trump administration and increasing interest in American energy from allies overseas."I'm very bullish about where this is going to be going once the conflict is over," Zeldin told FOX Business, referring to lingering tensions in the Middle East.Speaking on "Mornings with Maria," Zeldin pointed to the nuclear, oil and gas fronts as evidence of positive dev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zeldin-touts-us-energy-future-says-indo-pacific-nations-increasingly-interested-in-american-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zeldin-touts-us-energy-future-says-indo-pacific-nations-increasingly-interested-in-american-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That guy's insane': FAA investigates airspace incident involving JetBlue flight, other aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal aviation officials are investigating an incident near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a JetBlue flight received an onboard alert warning of a nearby aircraft that was not communicating with air traffic control, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.JetBlue Flight 1256 landed safely after receiving the alert at approximately 6:15 p.m. local time on June 1, the FAA told FOX Business. The agency said required separation between aircraft was maintained throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/that-guys-insane-faa-investigates-airspace-incident-involving-jetblue-flight-other-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/that-guys-insane-faa-investigates-airspace-incident-involving-jetblue-flight-other-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California loses Fortune 500 crown to Texas as billionaire tax threat looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shifting economic landscape has culminated in Texas, dethroning California as the nation's premier hub for Fortune 500 companies.Data from the 2026 Fortune 500 list show Texas leading with 57 headquarters, compared with California&rsquo;s 56, marking a reversal from two years ago, when California held the lead.Additionally, corporations in Texas generated $2.8 trillion in revenue, while those in California reported $2.7 trillion in revenue."Texas is the undisputed headquarters of headquarters,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-loses-fortune-500-crown-to-texas-as-billionaire-tax-threat-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-loses-fortune-500-crown-to-texas-as-billionaire-tax-threat-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump unveils $700M coal industry support plan using Defense Production Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a nearly $700 million initiative Thursday at the White House aimed at supporting the U.S. coal industry, including funding for power plant upgrades, new projects and export infrastructure.Meeting with leaders in the Oval Office, Trump said he will invoke the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law that grants presidents broad authority over industries considered vital to national security, to direct federal support to coal projects across the count]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-unveils-700m-coal-industry-support-plan-using-defense-production-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-unveils-700m-coal-industry-support-plan-using-defense-production-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supersized-data-centres-are-coming-to-canada-one-province-is-at-the-epicentre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supersized-data-centres-are-coming-to-canada-one-province-is-at-the-epicentre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet fuel shortage? Don't worry about it, say major airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than six weeks after international warnings that Europe could run out of jet fuel, at least two major global carriers are saying it's safe to book a summer holiday to Europe because they don't expect the expensive commodity to run out during the busy travel season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jet-fuel-shortage-dont-worry-about-it-say-major-airlines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jet-fuel-shortage-dont-worry-about-it-say-major-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher oil and gas prices coming soon, industry and analysts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy executives and analysts are warning that oil and gas prices will likely rise significantly as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and stubborn demand burns through strategic reserves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-and-gas-prices-coming-soon-industry-and-analysts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-and-gas-prices-coming-soon-industry-and-analysts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's quietest Bronco ever? New Filson edition packs V6 power, luxury upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Co. and outdoor apparel brand Filson unveiled the first-ever Bronco Filson on Wednesday, a premium off-road SUV designed for outdoor enthusiasts.The new model brings together Bronco and the Seattle-based outfitter, known for its durable outdoor gear. The Bronco Filson combines a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, outdoor-inspired design elements and the quietest cabin ever offered in a Bronco, according to Ford."Our owners &ndash; whether it's our owners or Filson's owners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fords-quietest-bronco-ever-new-filson-edition-packs-v6-power-luxury-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fords-quietest-bronco-ever-new-filson-edition-packs-v6-power-luxury-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney World guest arrested after allegedly throwing glasses of water over resort restaurant seating dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort in Florida, after deputies say she threw multiple glasses of water at a restaurant manager, allegedly grabbed another manager by the shoulders and snatched a cast member's name tag during a dispute over seating arrangements.Leslie Helen Varley, 57, was arrested and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief, according to an Orange County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit reviewed by FOX Bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-world-guest-arrested-after-allegedly-throwing-glasses-of-water-over-resort-restaurant-seating-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-world-guest-arrested-after-allegedly-throwing-glasses-of-water-over-resort-restaurant-seating-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GST top-up payments begin Friday for eligible Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal government's one-time GST rebate top-up, announced earlier this year, is set to begin landing in some Canadians' banks accounts starting on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gst-top-up-payments-begin-friday-for-eligible-canadians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gst-top-up-payments-begin-friday-for-eligible-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump's Blue Raz Slush flavor debuts as her Accelerator Active Energy collaboration deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, and Accelerator Active Energy (AAE) have collaborated for her first-ever signature flavor, Blue Raz Slush, as their partnership reaches new heights.&nbsp;Trump and the performance energy drink maker worked together to develop a flavor for its popular natural caffeine beverage &mdash; with a twist of nostalgia from the rising Miami Hurricanes golfer.Trump's flavor, Blue Raz Slush, is inspired by her childhood love of blue raspberry movie the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kai-trumps-blue-raz-slush-flavor-debuts-as-her-accelerator-active-energy-collaboration-deepens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kai-trumps-blue-raz-slush-flavor-debuts-as-her-accelerator-active-energy-collaboration-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Fed up at Los Angeles, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big change is coming to the Middle East, and California, too, because people are fed up. Today&rsquo;s a potpourri. President Trump told the great New York Post columnist Miranda Devine that he really does work well with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He&rsquo;s optimistic about a deal. He&rsquo;d like to meet Iran&rsquo;s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamanei. The naval blockade is going to continue. Mr. Trump thinks Iran has committed to ending their nuclear program, but he&rsquo;s in no ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-fed-up-at-los-angeles-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-fed-up-at-los-angeles-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation is squeezing American consumers and the Fed's latest report shows it's getting worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Federal Reserve finds that inflation is pushing prices higher at a strong pace in most of its regional districts around the country, driven by the surge in energy prices.The Fed on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book, which summarizes economic conditions in each of the Fed's 12 regional districts and is published eight times a year."Prices increased at a moderate to strong pace overall, with most Districts reporting higher inflation from the previous rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-is-squeezing-american-consumers-and-the-feds-latest-report-shows-its-getting-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-is-squeezing-american-consumers-and-the-feds-latest-report-shows-its-getting-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls nearly 420,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs over seat belt locking issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford recently announced a recall affecting nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over an issue with seat belts locking and potentially causing injury to occupants during a crash.The auto recall covers 342,283 Ford Expedition vehicles from model years 2018 to 2022, as well as 77,684 Lincoln Navigators in the same model years.The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report explains that the seat belt retractor pretensione]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-420000-expedition-and-lincoln-navigator-suvs-over-seat-belt-locking-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-420000-expedition-and-lincoln-navigator-suvs-over-seat-belt-locking-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration plans new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor import enforcement failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration on Tuesday night announced a new plan to impose tariffs on up to 60 trading partners which would face additional import taxes of 10% or 12.5%.The office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a report that found the 60 countries were neglecting to enforce rules prohibiting imported goods made with forced labor, which in turn had a negative impact on American companies.&nbsp;It found that 54 countries, including notable trading partners like China, Vietnam, Japa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-plans-new-tariffs-on-60-trading-partners-over-forced-labor-import-enforcement-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-plans-new-tariffs-on-60-trading-partners-over-forced-labor-import-enforcement-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernie Sanders unveils plan to take 50% stake in AI companies for government wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is arguing that the federal government should establish a sovereign wealth fund that's financed by taking possession of half of the stock in AI giants like OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI, among others.Sanders wrote an op-ed in The New York Times on Sunday that AI companies built and trained their models using the creative work of millions of people to inform generative AI tools, mostly without receiving permission from the creators or compensating them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bernie-sanders-unveils-plan-to-take-50-stake-in-ai-companies-for-government-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bernie-sanders-unveils-plan-to-take-50-stake-in-ai-companies-for-government-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Burrow backs BODYARMOR FIT launch as sparkling sports drink targets everyday active hydration]]></title><description><![CDATA[An active lifestyle requires hydration, and it&rsquo;s not just those moments during a workout each day.&nbsp;BODYARMOR Sports Drink, the leader in sports and active hydration, understands that concept more than most, which is why their latest innovation in the space, BODYARMOR FIT, has launched to give modern hydration to those everyday moments.&nbsp;Unlike its traditional sports drink, or their BODYARMOR Flash I.V., BODYARMOR FIT is a sparkling sports drink that molds together electrolytes, ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/joe-burrow-backs-bodyarmor-fit-launch-as-sparkling-sports-drink-targets-everyday-active-hydration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/joe-burrow-backs-bodyarmor-fit-launch-as-sparkling-sports-drink-targets-everyday-active-hydration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to hit more than 60 countries, including Canada, with new tariffs over 'forced labour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including Canada, over allegations the countries are allowing goods produced by forced labour into their supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's new cash requirements from streamers risk price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's higher tax on streamers risks price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa calls for review of CRTC decision on streamers' Cancon contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will direct the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its recent decision tripling streamers' financial contributions to domestic content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says latest Trump tariffs 'not a surprise' after U.S. promises new 10% levy on Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says he isn't surprised by the Trump administration's plan to slap import levies on goods allegedly made with forced labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellers plays with toys, food as retailer's relaunch reaches Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new discount storefront is set to open near Toronto's Yorkdale Mall on June 18th, and another at Windsor's Tecumseh Mall in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney addresses technical recession, says economy going through 'settling-in' period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is "fundamentally" transforming the economy as it responds to the U.S. trade war, and that the country's dip into a technical recession is partly a symptom of this "settling-in" period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada tells U.S., Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues proclamation to lower some steel, aluminum and copper tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proclamation signed late Monday by U.S. President Donald Trump will amend his &zwnj;Sec. 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports, lowering them from 25 per cent to 15 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's cloud market is 'broken,' report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report calls the market for cloud computing in Canada "broken" and warns that without requiring compatibility betweenshared processing providers, domestic alternatives to U.S. tech giants risk Canadians buying into "maplewashed dependencies."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese-made electric vehicles start arriving in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,910 Chinese-made electric passenger vehicles arrived in Canada during the month of May under the reduced tariff deal announced earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic confidentially files for initial public offering in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S.-based artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said Monday it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), teeing up what could become a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post workers vote in favour of deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post workers have voted in favour of a new contract, ending years of tensions and back and forth negotiations between the union and the Crown corporation, including nation-wide strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia unveils new superchip to bring AI functions into personal computers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia has unveiled a powerful chip that would bring advanced artificial intelligence functions into laptops and desktop computers, with new personal computer models from brands including Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a recent B.C. court decision could mean for remote work]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more workers across the country find themselves forced back into the office full time, experts say a recent court decision in British Columbia could have broader implications for remote work &mdash; and shows why employers need to implement return-to-office mandates with care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta considering 3 oil pipeline routes through northern B.C., documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has considered three different pipeline routes through northern British Columbia for a new major oil export pipeline, according to documents obtained by CBC News which provide a first glimpse into where the project could be located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilt cars are cheaper than other used vehicles. But it's buyer beware]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the price of used vehicles up around 48 per cent since late 2019, a vehicle that's been rebuilt after a write-off may carry a tempting price tag. But auto industry experts say they carry risks that may affect safety and insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Trump take tomato? Here's what's behind the latest grocery price sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato prices were up 21 per cent in April compared to a year earlier, the highest year-over-year price increase for any grocery item measured in the consumer price index, beating coffee and beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post records Q1 loss of $205 million amid major restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss comes amid an ongoing labour dispute with workers that the Crown corporation attributed in part to the downturn in its parcel business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis is launching 11 new North American models. Could they be built in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global automaker Stellantis' recently revealed plans to launch 11 new vehicle models in North America "produces opportunities" for those models to be built in Ontario, the head of the company's Canadian division says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada slipped into a technical recession on an annualized basis as economic growth stalled in 1st quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy &zwnj;contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis by a slim margin, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of annualized decline, which some would call a technical recession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human trafficking risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada says financial system is in good shape, but vulnerabilities have increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[High stock market valuations, higher corporate debt and higher amounts of money borrowed by hedge funds to buy sovereign debt are some vulnerabilities, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said. The increasingly volatile geopolitical system also creates a risk that more than one economic shock could happen at once.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upset Uber customers charged for monthly memberships they say they never signed up for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber customers in Canada and the U.S. told CBC News they were signed up for an Uber One membership without their knowledge, and only caught the problem when they noticed an odd Uber charge &mdash; or string of recurring charges &mdash; on their credit card. Uber, however, says it doesn't enrol people in its monthly membership program without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark LNG deal between Canada and Germany to be announced: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark agreement to export liquified natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is expected to be announced later this week by the federal government, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a ceremony at the White House on Friday.The 56-year-old Warsh previously served at the Fed as a member of its Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, and became the youngest-ever Fed governor having been nominated at the age of 35. Trump nominated Warsh to the role in January, and he was confirmed by the Senate last week on a 54-45 vote.Warsh steps into the top role at the nation's central]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-as-federal-reserve-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-as-federal-reserve-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon tells NYC’s Mamdani to ‘grow and build’ or watch more jobs flee]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon put New York City&rsquo;s new progressive mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on notice, telling the self-described ideologue that city governance is about lower crime and economic survival, not empty "morality" slogans.Following a high-stakes face-to-face meeting, the Wall Street titan openly criticized far-left tax talking points like "fair share" and warned that treating wealth creators as political punching bags is actively destroying the city&rsquo;s talent po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-tells-nycs-mamdani-to-grow-and-build-or-watch-more-jobs-flee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-tells-nycs-mamdani-to-grow-and-build-or-watch-more-jobs-flee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers face growing 'automation anxiety' as tech layoffs surge, AI adoption accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the AI revolution continues to rapidly expand throughout the corporate world, many employees are facing "automation anxiety" that their job may be replaced by technology.&nbsp;Speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit Vancouver, Kyle Hanslovan said, "I think many will be pressured in the next five years, where their job can be automated."Just this week, Meta began laying off another 8,000 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, while TurboTax maker Intuit said it was cutting 17% of its global s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-as-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-as-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco patio swings recalled after seat detachments lead to injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Costco-exclusive patio swing is being recalled after multiple reports that the seat detached while consumers were using it, causing injuries and posing what federal safety officials called a risk of "serious injury or death."World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 14.The recall involves Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings with model number 1934256 that were so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-seat-detachments-lead-to-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-seat-detachments-lead-to-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi routes after safety and software concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is temporarily halting freeway operations for its robotaxi service in several U.S. markets as the company works to address performance issues in construction zones, FOX Business has learned.The Alphabet-owned company confirmed Thursday that it was pausing freeway operations while updating its software."Safety is Waymo&rsquo;s top priority, both for our riders and everyone we share the road with," a Waymo spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business. "We have temporarily paused freeway&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-pauses-freeway-robotaxi-routes-after-safety-and-software-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-pauses-freeway-robotaxi-routes-after-safety-and-software-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls more than 54,000 Elantra hybrids over potential fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the hybrid power system that could overheat and spark a fire, federal regulators said.The recall covers certain 2024&ndash;2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models. About 54,337 vehicles are being recalled, though Hyundai estimates only 1% may actually contain the defect, according to notices this past week from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).At the center of the recal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-54000-elantra-hybrids-over-potential-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-54000-elantra-hybrids-over-potential-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intuit has laid off17 per cent of its full-time workforce &mdash; or about 3,000 roles worldwide &mdash; as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Philadelphia passed a ballot measure on Tuesday that will create the country's first city-run savings program for workers whose jobs don't offer retirement benefits.The measure will create a new program called PhillySaves that allows private sector workers whose employers don't sponsor retirement plans like a 401(k) to automatically enroll in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) set up by the city.Participation in PhillySaves is voluntary and allows workers to opt out of enrolling in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/philadelphia-voters-approve-first-city-run-retirement-savings-program-for-workers-without-401k-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/philadelphia-voters-approve-first-city-run-retirement-savings-program-for-workers-without-401k-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jell-O gets MAHA makeover with new dye-free, lower-sugar product line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz is bringing a cleaner-label makeover to one of America&rsquo;s most iconic desserts.The company announced Tuesday that it is launching Jell-O Simply, a new line of gelatin products made without artificial sweeteners or FD&amp;C artificial colors, as consumers increasingly seek foods with simpler, more recognizable ingredients.&nbsp;The updated recipe also uses real fruit juice and contains 25% less sugar than traditional Jell-O products, according to Kraft Heinz."For more than 125 ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jell-o-gets-maha-makeover-with-new-dye-free-lower-sugar-product-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jell-o-gets-maha-makeover-with-new-dye-free-lower-sugar-product-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump makes major investment in trendy revolving sushi chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has invested millions of dollars into the popular revolving sushi chain Kura Sushi USA.The purchase was among a series of investments Trump made in early 2026, according to a report detailing his financial transactions. The document, signed by Trump on May 8, was released last Thursday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.The investment, valued between $1 million and $5 million, was made on Feb. 2.Based in Irvine, California, Kura Sushi operates 88 restaurant locations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-makes-major-investment-in-trendy-revolving-sushi-chain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-makes-major-investment-in-trendy-revolving-sushi-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthsimple wants to expand its banking to kids and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple is expanding its offerings for Canadian families, including accounts for children and teenagers, in a push to offer wider services to both consumers and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos fears spark urgent recall of 120K+ squeeze toys sold at Walmart, Ollie’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys have been recalled after it was discovered that the sand filling inside the toys may contain fibrous tremolite, a form of asbestos.&nbsp;Imported by the Canadian company The Orb Factory Limited, the toys were sold nationwide at major retailers, including Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.If the sand inside the toy is inhaled, it can cause adverse and potentially serious health issue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asbestos-fears-spark-urgent-recall-of-120k-squeeze-toys-sold-at-walmart-ollies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asbestos-fears-spark-urgent-recall-of-120k-squeeze-toys-sold-at-walmart-ollies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% from last week's reading of 6.36%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.86% a year ago."As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands," said S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-inflation-fears-iran-war-weigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-inflation-fears-iran-war-weigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis unveils $70B turnaround strategy with 60 new models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis on Thursday announced a $70 billion turnaround strategy that aims to refocus the automaker on core brands, partnerships and more efficient use of factory capacity.The investment is over five years and includes the production of 60 new models by 2030, including a mix of internal combustion engine, hybrid and fully electric vehicles.The pivot marks a shift under the leadership of new CEO Antonio Filosa to more external partnerships for Stellantis &ndash; the parent company of brands suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-unveils-70b-turnaround-strategy-with-60-new-models/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-unveils-70b-turnaround-strategy-with-60-new-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three major hospital systems accuse CVS of secretly siphoning hundreds of millions in drug savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.The lawsuits &ndash; filed by Mount Sinai in New York, University of Michigan Health and Sparrow Hospital, and the University of Kansas Hospital Authority &ndash; claim CVS manipulated reimbursements tied to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and kept the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-major-hospital-systems-accuse-cvs-of-secretly-siphoning-hundreds-of-millions-in-drug-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-major-hospital-systems-accuse-cvs-of-secretly-siphoning-hundreds-of-millions-in-drug-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergey Brin spends $500K to fight tax targeting companies with high-paid executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google co-founder Sergey Brin is continuing his foray into California politics with a newly reported donation to a group fighting against a proposed tax in San Francisco that would hit companies with high-paid executives in the tech hub.A political contribution filing submitted on Wednesday revealed that Brin donated $500,000 to a group that's opposing San Francisco Measure D, which will appear on voters' ballots on June 2.Advocates for the measure have argued it would crack down on wealth inequ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sergey-brin-spends-500k-to-fight-tax-targeting-companies-with-high-paid-executives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sergey-brin-spends-500k-to-fight-tax-targeting-companies-with-high-paid-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro&rsquo;s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.In an 8-1 ruling, the justices sided with Havana Docks Corporation, a U.S. company that operated docks in Havana before the Cuban government took the property in 1959.The decision revives more than $440 million in judgments against Carnival, Norwegi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-giants-could-owe-440m-after-supreme-court-rules-they-used-property-seized-in-cuba-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-giants-could-owe-440m-after-supreme-court-rules-they-used-property-seized-in-cuba-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin CEO unveils AI-powered warfare tech built to stop drone swarms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top U.S. defense contractor pulled back the curtain on next-generation AI-powered systems designed to hunt down and destroy swarms of enemy drones as the U.S. rapidly expands its next-generation warfighting capabilities."We are inserting technology of all types into our systems," Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet told FOX Business on Thursday, detailing the company's AI-powered counter-drone system, Sanctum.Taiclet said the system uses artificial intelligence to detect incoming drones, determine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lockheed-martin-ceo-unveils-ai-powered-warfare-tech-built-to-stop-drone-swarms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lockheed-martin-ceo-unveils-ai-powered-warfare-tech-built-to-stop-drone-swarms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart warns shoppers could face higher prices as fuel costs surge, tax refunds dry up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-working Americans could soon face another blow at the checkout counter.Retail giant Walmart issued a warning Thursday after its Q1 earnings report, signaling that rising fuel costs could soon hit consumers at the checkout counter as seasonal tax-refund boosts dry up and inflation outpaces wages for the first time in years."I think higher tax returns muted some of the pressure related to higher fuel prices and as we&rsquo;re in a period of time right now where those tax refunds are largely n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-warns-shoppers-could-face-higher-prices-as-fuel-costs-surge-tax-refunds-dry-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-warns-shoppers-could-face-higher-prices-as-fuel-costs-surge-tax-refunds-dry-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker&rsquo;s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit bankruptcy case officially closes more than 13 years after historic filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit&rsquo;s historic bankruptcy case &mdash; the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history &mdash; has officially closed more than 13 years after the city first sought Chapter 9 protection amid a financial collapse that reshaped the city&rsquo;s finances, pensions and long-term fiscal strategy.U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Tucker granted the city&rsquo;s motion for a final decree this week, formally ending the case after determining administration of the bankruptcy had been completed.The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-bankruptcy-case-officially-closes-more-than-13-years-after-historic-filing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-bankruptcy-case-officially-closes-more-than-13-years-after-historic-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP lawmaker unveils bill to codify a strategic bitcoin reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, is unveiling the American Reserve Modernization Act to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve in an attempt to diversify America&rsquo;s reserves balance sheet.This bill, which is receiving bipartisan support, would establish the reserve within the Treasury Department with a separate digital asset stockpile for federally held digital assets different from bitcoin. Begich told FOX Business that bitcoin draws similarities to gold in the crypto asset class]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-lawmaker-unveils-bill-to-codify-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-lawmaker-unveils-bill-to-codify-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns China has ‘all the chips they need’ despite US bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a stark warning to Washington policymakers, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed that U.S. technology export bans may be triggering unintended consequences, declaring that China already has "all the chips they need" while state-backed rival Huawei is actively "flourishing in our absence.""Critics would say that selling advanced chips to China helps China close the gap and perhaps beat the U.S. in AI," FOX Business host Maria Bartiromo told Huang, "and yet the other angle is the fact that if we bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-china-has-all-the-chips-they-need-despite-us-bans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-china-has-all-the-chips-they-need-despite-us-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leftist Seattle mayor admits Starbucks criticism 'caused more harm than good']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is walking back earlier comments urging consumers to boycott Starbucks, as tensions grow over Seattle&rsquo;s relationship with major employers and the coffee giant expands its footprint outside Washington state.Wilson, a democratic socialist elected last year on a progressive, labor-backed platform, told The New York Times this week that comments she made during a Starbucks worker strike last fall were not productive."Those comments were not productive in the sense th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leftist-seattle-mayor-admits-starbucks-criticism-caused-more-harm-than-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leftist-seattle-mayor-admits-starbucks-criticism-caused-more-harm-than-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trader Joe’s expands with 25 new stores across 14 states in massive growth push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trader Joe&rsquo;s is expanding its footprint with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced growth pipeline, the company said.The popular California-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that nine additional stores are now in development, bringing the total slate of upcoming openings to more than two dozen.All locations have been identified, though opening dates remain to be determined."We are proud to be joining the neighborhood, and to continue our commitment to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trader-joes-expands-with-25-new-stores-across-14-states-in-massive-growth-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trader-joes-expands-with-25-new-stores-across-14-states-in-massive-growth-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Costco patio swings recalled after injuries linked to dangerous fall hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of patio swings sold at Costco are being recalled because the seats can suddenly detach while in use, creating what officials describe as a "risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard."World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings following eight incidents in which the swing seat separated from the frame, resulting in at least eight injuries, according to a May 14 notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)."The fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-injuries-linked-to-dangerous-fall-hazard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-injuries-linked-to-dangerous-fall-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX plans IPO with shares to be sold as soon as June]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and build AI data centres in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos denies role in Melania Trump documentary, says ‘people are very curious’ about first lady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday defended his company&rsquo;s decision to back a Melania Trump documentary, saying he had no involvement in the deal and rejecting claims it was intended to curry favor with President Donald Trump.Speaking with CNBC&rsquo;s Andrew Ross Sorkin, the tech billionaire dismissed reports suggesting he personally pushed Amazon to acquire the film."The &lsquo;Melania&rsquo; thing is a falsehood that will not die," Bezos said. "I see it reported all the time that som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-denies-role-in-melania-trump-documentary-says-people-are-very-curious-about-first-lady/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-denies-role-in-melania-trump-documentary-says-people-are-very-curious-about-first-lady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bezos says Mamdani’s tax on luxury NYC homes is ‘fine’ despite backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s push to tax luxury second homes is drawing reactions from some of the country&rsquo;s wealthiest business leaders, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos saying Wednesday that the New York City mayor&rsquo;s pied-&agrave;-terre tax proposal is "fine" while rejecting broader "tax-the-rich" arguments.Speaking during CNBC&rsquo;s "Squawk Box," Bezos weighed in on Mamdani&rsquo;s proposal to raise taxes on second homes worth more than $5 million &mdash; a plan back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bezos-says-mamdanis-tax-on-luxury-nyc-homes-is-fine-despite-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bezos-says-mamdanis-tax-on-luxury-nyc-homes-is-fine-despite-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt signs preliminary deal to sell majority stake to Gillon Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt International halts plans to dissolve Cuba business amid sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it stopped the dissolution plan after consultations with its advisers, stakeholders and relevant governmental authorities, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's timeline for West Coast pipeline 'best-case scenario': CIBC analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts are encouraged by a "sense of urgency" surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture project. There is also opposition to the project from B.C.'s government and some Indigenous groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists expected the rate to rise for the month, and it comes after the inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent the month before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California jury in Elon Musk lawsuit unanimously sides with OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world's richest person for having &zwnj;allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury set to deliberate in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of "stealing" a "charity" and is calling for his ouster from the company's leadership. A parade of wealthy Silicon Valley figures have taken the witness stand over the past several weeks, while protesters outside the courthouse took aim at both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Island Rail Road strike halts service for 300,000 commuters ahead of Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Long Island Rail Road workers are officially on strike as of midnight Saturday, effectively shutting down the nation&rsquo;s busiest commuter railroad in its first strike in more than three decades and threatening major economic disruption across the New York region ahead of Memorial Day travel.The strike halted service for roughly 300,000 daily riders after last-minute contract negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a coalition of five rail unions failed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/long-island-rail-road-strike-halts-service-for-300000-commuters-ahead-of-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/long-island-rail-road-strike-halts-service-for-300000-commuters-ahead-of-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA is notorious for strict copyright rules. Here’s how Toronto businesses are navigating them]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackstone seasoning blend recalled over possible salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blackstone seasoning blend has been recalled due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, announced it was voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning products following the discovery that California Dairies, Inc. recalled dry milk powder due to potential salmonella contamination.&nbsp;The affected milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackstone-seasoning-blend-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackstone-seasoning-blend-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z shoppers helping revive America’s malls with push for in-person experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z shoppers are helping fuel a new chapter for America&rsquo;s malls as younger consumers increasingly favor in-person shopping experiences over simply filling online carts. Their spending habits are becoming a major focus for retailers and mall operators looking to adapt to changing consumer behavior.FOX Business&rsquo; Madison Alworth joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on how malls are redesigning spaces and adding new experiences aimed at younger shopp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-shoppers-helping-revive-americas-malls-with-push-for-in-person-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-shoppers-helping-revive-americas-malls-with-push-for-in-person-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon accused of keeping hundreds of millions in tariff costs to curry favor with Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices in order to appease the Trump administration.Consumers allege in a proposed lawsuit filed in Seattle that the tech giant collected hundreds of millions of dollars in unlawful tariff costs by raising prices on imported goods before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump lacked authority under the International Emer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-accused-of-keeping-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-costs-to-curry-favor-with-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-accused-of-keeping-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-costs-to-curry-favor-with-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's tried to meet with billionaire CEO after 'Tax the Rich' video backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday he has attempted to meet with billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after the hedge fund executive blasted the mayor&rsquo;s viral "Tax the Rich" video targeting him.Mamdani said a member of his team reached out to Griffin but had not received a response."We reached out to set up a meeting," Mamdani said Friday. "We're still waiting to hear.""That continues to be an open invitation, and it&rsquo;s part of invitations that I&rsquo;ve made to a number o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-says-hes-tried-to-meet-with-billionaire-ceo-after-tax-the-rich-video-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-says-hes-tried-to-meet-with-billionaire-ceo-after-tax-the-rich-video-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your freezer: Organic ice cream recalled in 17 states over possible metal fragments]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organic ice cream brand has recalled select flavors over the potential presence of metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Straus Family Creamery, based in Northern California, voluntarily recalled a limited number of production runs of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream on Wednesday after the company discovered the potential presence of foreign metal material, according to an FDA report published Friday.The recall impacts select pint and quart containers of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-freezer-organic-ice-cream-recalled-in-17-states-over-possible-metal-fragments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-freezer-organic-ice-cream-recalled-in-17-states-over-possible-metal-fragments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda posts first-ever annual loss in nearly 70 years as electric vehicle bet backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda Motor posted its first-ever annual loss this week since it was first listed on the stock market in 1957.The Japanese car company&rsquo;s bet on electric vehicle sales left it with $9 billion&nbsp;in restructuring costs due to low demand and President Donald Trump&rsquo;s "Made in America" policies."EV demand has declined considerably, due to the rollback of environmental regulations in the U.S. and other factors," Honda said in a statement.CEO Toshihiro Mibe said on Thursday that the compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-posts-first-ever-annual-loss-in-nearly-70-years-as-electric-vehicle-bet-backfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-posts-first-ever-annual-loss-in-nearly-70-years-as-electric-vehicle-bet-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola shutting down California facility after more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large Coca-Cola bottling plant in Southern California will shut down permanently this summer, ending a longstanding relationship between the company and the city.&nbsp;Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling made the announcement in a May 8 WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice &ndash; a legally required 60-day "heads-up" that employers must give to workers before a major layoff or office closure."We regularly assess our locations, products, and services to ensure we can continue drivin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-cola-shutting-down-california-facility-after-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-cola-shutting-down-california-facility-after-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vindicated as OPEC faces collapse following UAE departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of gasoline is set to drop as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) appears poised to collapse, experts predict. OPEC has long kept crude oil prices higher than they would otherwise be. If this pans out, it will be a major victory for the Trump administration, which is resetting global energy markets.The news of a probable end of the oil cartel also vindicates President Donald Trump, who has previously said OPEC is "ripping off the rest of the world." For a long time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-vindicated-as-opec-faces-collapse-following-uae-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-vindicated-as-opec-faces-collapse-following-uae-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks to cut 300 US jobs, close some regional support offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee giant Starbucks is slashing about 300 U.S. support roles and closing some regional support offices."We are taking further action under the Back to Starbucks strategy, building on our strong business&#8239;momentum&#8239;and working to return the company to durable, profitable growth," a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business."Leaders have taken a hard look at&#8239;their&#8239;respective&nbsp;functions&nbsp;to further sharpen focus, prioritize&#8239;work, reduce comple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-to-cut-300-us-jobs-close-some-regional-support-offices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-to-cut-300-us-jobs-close-some-regional-support-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zwilling Kettles recalled by Health Canada due to potential burn risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kettle's handle can loosen or break off entirely during use, resulting in hot water spills and burns. Health Canada says affected consumers should stop using the kettles immediately and register for a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much damage have Canada's booze bans done to the U.S. wine industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Canadian liquor stores pulled American products from shelves, it delivered a bruising to the U.S. wine industry. Data shows just how much of a headache the booze ban has been as the two countries begin free trade talks later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces China will buy 200 Boeing jets after Xi talks: 'A lot of jobs']]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to order 200 Boeing jets during their high-level meeting in Beijing.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump described his talks with the Chinese leader as "very good" and said the aircraft commitment exceeded Boeing&rsquo;s expectations."One thing [Xi] agreed to today: he's going to order 200 jets. That's a big thing. Boeing &mdash; 200 big ones. That's a lot of jobs. It's a lot. Boeing wanted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-china-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-xi-talks-a-lot-of-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-china-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-xi-talks-a-lot-of-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s former economic advisor Stephen Miran steps down from Fed board, supports Kevin Warsh as new chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran officially submitted his resignation Thursday, which will take effect upon or shortly before his successor, Chairman-designate Kevin Warsh, is sworn in.The former chair of President Donald J. Trump's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), who began his term in September 2025, Miran resigned from his role as CEA chair in February, following through on a commitment to the Senate to fill the Federal Reserve seat vacated by Governor Adriana Kugler, whose term ende]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-former-economic-advisor-stephen-miran-steps-down-from-fed-board-supports-kevin-warsh-as-new-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-former-economic-advisor-stephen-miran-steps-down-from-fed-board-supports-kevin-warsh-as-new-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Xi’s saber-rattling is no match for America’s Trumpian economic boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, President Xi Jinping did a little saber-rattling over the Republic of China on Taiwan with President Trump. More or less, he seemed to be saying if America doesn&rsquo;t handle Taiwan properly, the two countries will clash &mdash; and put the relationship in great jeopardy.No one really knows what that means, forever and ever we&rsquo;ve had a policy of strategic ambiguity, which amounts to an American defense of Taiwan&rsquo;s autonomy and independence. I don&rsquo;t think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-xis-saber-rattling-is-no-match-for-americas-trumpian-economic-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-xis-saber-rattling-is-no-match-for-americas-trumpian-economic-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 125,000 children’s tower stools recalled nationwide due to possible deadly defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 125,000 children&rsquo;s tower stools sold on Amazon are being recalled because they can tip over or collapse, creating a "risk of serious injury and death."The recall covers Cosyland-branded children&rsquo;s tower stools, models CS0003 and CS0092-4. The stools, sold in natural bamboo and gray finishes, stand about 35 inches tall and were sold on Amazon.com from April 2021 through November 2025 for about $70, according to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-125000-childrens-tower-stools-recalled-nationwide-due-to-possible-deadly-defect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-125000-childrens-tower-stools-recalled-nationwide-due-to-possible-deadly-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April home sales down amid frosty start to spring real estate market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales were down four per cent last month compared to April 2025, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. The national average sale price of a home sold in April was $695,412, up 2.2 per cent from last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans rethink Social Security timing as longer lifespans and insolvency fears raise the stakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are rethinking when to retire and claim Social Security as longer lifespans collide with uncertainty over the program&rsquo;s future.Social Security could reach insolvency by late 2032 or early 2033, potentially triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act. At the same time, Americans are living longer, stretching retirement from roughly 15 years to closer to three decades in some cases, according to Realtor.com.More than 68 million Americans rely on Social Security benef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-rethink-social-security-timing-as-longer-lifespans-and-insolvency-fears-raise-the-stakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-rethink-social-security-timing-as-longer-lifespans-and-insolvency-fears-raise-the-stakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Cameras to Intelligence: How AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if your security system didn&rsquo;t just record problems, but prevented them?A delivery arrives and blocks an emergency exit. Instead of going unnoticed until it becomes a compliance issue, an AI-enabled camera flags the problem immediately, alerting staff before it escalates. When an unfamiliar vehicle pulls into the parking lot, AI cameras trained to recognize license plates, make, model and color of authorized vehicles can tag anything that doesn't belong.These aren&rsquo;t potential sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-cameras-to-intelligence-how-ai-is-reshaping-enterprise-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-cameras-to-intelligence-how-ai-is-reshaping-enterprise-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda indefinitely suspends $15B EV plant in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project, first announced in 2024, was paused last year with plans to review where the EV market was in two years. The indefinite pause comes as Honda posted its first ever full-year loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do you need to retire? A state-by-state breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans of all ages are facing affordability concerns, with retirees on fixed incomes in particular feeling the strain &ndash; though where they choose to live in their golden years has a big impact on their ability to live comfortably.A study by MoneyLion analyzed the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably across states after accounting for the national average expenses for retired households, as well as whether the retiree would have Social Security income and when the retiree began sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-do-you-need-to-retire-a-state-by-state-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-do-you-need-to-retire-a-state-by-state-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Million-dollar island home up for grabs for free — but there’s a 180-day catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A million-dollar Nantucket home is being offered for free, but the new owner must be prepared to move it off the property within 180 days.The 1,736-square-foot colonial at 140 Surfside Road on Nantucket, an upscale island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is available through the island&rsquo;s Demolition Delay Bylaw program.&nbsp;The initiative encourages homeowners to relocate older houses rather than send them to the landfill, according to Realtor.com.The three-bedroom, two-bath home sits on just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/million-dollar-island-home-up-for-grabs-for-free-but-theres-a-180-day-catch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/million-dollar-island-home-up-for-grabs-for-free-but-theres-a-180-day-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart cutting or relocating about 1,000 corporate jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is cutting or relocating jobs as the world's largest retailer undertakes an effort to simplify its operating structure.The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday reported that Walmart is laying off or relocating roughly 1,000 corporate workers, according to people familiar with the situation."We've made changes to simplify how the work is organized, make ownership clearer, and better align roles to the work and skills we need going forward," Walmart head of global technology Suresh Kumar and hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-cutting-or-relocating-about-1000-corporate-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-cutting-or-relocating-about-1000-corporate-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over "maple washing" &mdash; the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to implement the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wants sovereign AI data centres. What does that actually mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here &mdash; a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant noodle recall issued nationwide over possible peanut contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential peanut contamination has prompted a nationwide recall of certain instant noodle packages, federal regulators announced Tuesday.Los Angeles-based Fly By Jing voluntarily initiated the recall for select lots of its Creamy Sesame Noodles, a protein-packed vegan noodle product, according to the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA)."People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instant-noodle-recall-issued-nationwide-over-possible-peanut-contamination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instant-noodle-recall-issued-nationwide-over-possible-peanut-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body led by the U.S. that would include China as a member]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top OpenAI executive said Wednesday the company would support a U.S.-led global AI body that includes China as competition between the two countries intensifies.Chris Lehane, OpenAI&rsquo;s vice president of global affairs, told reporters the U.S. could leverage its advancements in AI to help establish a global framework aimed at building safer, more resilient systems, according to Bloomberg."AI, in some level, transcends a lot of the prevailing or traditional trade type of issues," Lehane sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-backs-creation-of-global-ai-governance-body-led-by-the-us-that-would-include-china-as-a-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-backs-creation-of-global-ai-governance-body-led-by-the-us-that-would-include-china-as-a-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as AI push accelerates after earnings beat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), following a stronger-than-expected earnings report on Wednesday.The layoffs, representing less than 5% of the company&rsquo;s global workforce, sent shares up roughly 20% in after-hours trading.The San Jose-based tech giant said the move reflects its strategy to position itself for the AI era by redirecting investment toward areas with the strongest demand and highest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cisco-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-ai-push-accelerates-after-earnings-beat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cisco-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-ai-push-accelerates-after-earnings-beat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida bans sloth imports after dozens of animals die at planned Orlando attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida wildlife officials signed an executive order on Wednesday to temporarily ban the importation of sloths following dozens of animal deaths at an Orlando facility.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) executive director Col. Roger Young said the planned attraction, Sloth World, has relinquished all of its permits after a fatal intestinal infection swept through its animals.Young confirmed the outbreak is isolated to Sloth World and said inspections of other Class III wildl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-bans-sloth-imports-after-dozens-of-animals-die-at-planned-orlando-attraction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-bans-sloth-imports-after-dozens-of-animals-die-at-planned-orlando-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Ironically, Trump at Beijing plans the final blows to finish off the scourge of Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[April was a bad month for inflation. No doubt about it. Both the consumer price index and the producer price index ran hotter than expected. There&rsquo;s a lot of hand-wringing among the legacy press and the Democratic party. Yet financial markets, which are smarter than the lefty press and the Democrats, hardly reacted to it at all. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new record highs. The Dow Jones was basically flat. Bond rates are still in their year-long range. World oil prices actually fel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-ironically-trump-at-beijing-plans-the-final-blows-to-finish-off-the-scourge-of-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-ironically-trump-at-beijing-plans-the-final-blows-to-finish-off-the-scourge-of-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBO estimates Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2T over 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's plan for a "Golden Dome" national missile defense system could cost more than $1 trillion to develop and operate over the next two decades, according to an estimate by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).The CBO on Tuesday published a report that estimated that developing, deploying and operating a Golden Dome missile defense in line with what President Donald Trump outlined in his executive order would cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years.&nbsp;Accordi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cbo-estimates-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-could-cost-12t-over-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cbo-estimates-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-could-cost-12t-over-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo recalls massive autonomous fleet after incident flags major safety issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is recalling its massive fleet of autonomous vehicles over a defect that may pose significant safety risk, according to federal regulators.&nbsp;The action follows an incident in which a driverless vehicle failed to come to a complete stop after encountering flooded road conditions on a high-speed roadway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a May 6 report."Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-massive-autonomous-fleet-after-incident-flags-major-safety-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-massive-autonomous-fleet-after-incident-flags-major-safety-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Trump's Justice Department over 'illegal DEI']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses.""This Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump&rsquo;s vow to root out illegal DEI from every corner of corporate America," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement Tuesday. "American corporations are on notice: you will face our aggressive enforcement if you use race or national o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paypal-agrees-to-30-million-settlement-with-trumps-justice-department-over-illegal-dei/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paypal-agrees-to-30-million-settlement-with-trumps-justice-department-over-illegal-dei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keyera closes $5.3B Plains acquisition despite challenge by federal competition regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keyera Corp. has closed its deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains All American Pipeline LP despite a challenge launched by the federal competition regulator. The company says it completed the acquisition Tuesday for $5.3 billion including closing adjustments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin's Canadian comeback to start in Toronto and Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin'? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin' coming back to Canada, following deal with Foodtastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin&rsquo;? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebay rejects $56 billion US bid by GameStop, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive']]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has argued that by combining GameStop and eBay, he could cut costs and find synergies to create a much bigger enterprise. But analysts and investors had wondered whether the offer by GameStop, which is much smaller than the company its trying to buy, stood a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation continued to rise in April as Iran war impacted energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation surged in April as consumer prices rose amid the impact of the Iran war on the energy market and broader economy.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday said that the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) &ndash; a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost &ndash; rose 0.6% from a month ago and is 3.8% higher than last year. That's the highest level since May 2023.The 0.6% monthly increase was in line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-continued-to-rise-in-april-as-iran-war-impacted-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-continued-to-rise-in-april-as-iran-war-impacted-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook will travel to China with US delegation: White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is slated to visit China this week, and according to a White House official, business figures including Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than a dozen others will travel to China with the U.S. delegation.Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon are some of the other figures listed.TESLA RECALLS MORE THAN 218K VEHICLES OVER REARVIEW IMAGE ISSUE THAT POSES CRASH RISKOthers on the list provided by the White House official in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-and-apples-tim-cook-will-travel-to-china-with-us-delegation-white-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-and-apples-tim-cook-will-travel-to-china-with-us-delegation-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s 30-minute delivery push raises stakes in race for speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is rolling out 30-minute delivery across dozens of U.S. cities, marking its fastest shipping option yet as the retail giant continues to accelerate its push into ultra-fast fulfillment.The new service, called Amazon Now, will deliver thousands of items &mdash; including groceries, household essentials and electronics &mdash; to customers&rsquo; doors in about 30 minutes.The company said Amazon Now is widely available in Atlanta, Dallas&ndash;Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, with ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-30-minute-delivery-push-raises-stakes-in-race-for-speed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-30-minute-delivery-push-raises-stakes-in-race-for-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump readies for Beijing summit with Xi as AI chip sales, farm goods top agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that comes as the relationship between the world's two largest economies is disrupted by ongoing trade disputes and emerging technology.Trump's meeting with Xi in Beijing on May 14&ndash;15 comes amid the Iran war affecting global energy markets, while the trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to simmer amid tariff disputes, the artificial intelligence (AI) race and potential ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-readies-for-beijing-summit-with-xi-as-ai-chip-sales-farm-goods-top-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-readies-for-beijing-summit-with-xi-as-ai-chip-sales-farm-goods-top-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It has been devastating,' U.S. spirits group says about Canadian alcohol boycotts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between some provinces not selling American alcohol &mdash; part of the response to the trade war started by the U.S. &mdash; and consumers choosing not to buy it, the actions have been "devastating," says the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Trump's plan to drop gas tax may leave U.S. drivers feeling empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is finally acknowledging the financial pain that Americans are feeling with the soaring cost of gas, but his plan to pause the federal fuel tax may not have the kind of impact either he or drivers hope for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney cruise canceled after boarding leaves passengers waiting hours and questioning response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line&rsquo;s Disney Adventure say their four-night Singapore sailing was canceled after boarding due to technical issues, leaving families waiting hours for answers before being sent to hotels late at night.Guests had already embarked on the May 7 voyage when the ship&rsquo;s captain reportedly told them there were technical issues and that they would "set sail soon," according to a passenger who documented the situation on Reddit.By around 2 p.m. local time the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-cruise-canceled-after-boarding-leaves-passengers-waiting-hours-and-questioning-response/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-cruise-canceled-after-boarding-leaves-passengers-waiting-hours-and-questioning-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-White House AI czar says US, China could find AI common ground despite fierce rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former White House AI czar David Sacks predicted potential outcomes of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the two leaders prepare to discuss artificial intelligence.Sacks assessed the state of the intensifying AI arms race on "The Claman Countdown" Monday as China and the U.S. emerge as fierce competitors on the global stage."I do think that there are things that may be in our common interest, and it's worthwhile to explore having those conversations," he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-says-us-china-could-find-ai-common-ground-despite-fierce-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-says-us-china-could-find-ai-common-ground-despite-fierce-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Now is the time for a Persian overthrow of the Iranian regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump rejected the ludicrous Iranian conditions for an end to the war as totally unacceptable. Here&rsquo;s what he said earlier today: "After reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn&rsquo;t even finish reading it." He added: "I&rsquo;m not going to waste my time reading it." It&rsquo;s basically the same nonsense they were throwing at him a month ago. A permanent end to the war. Lift the blockade. Give them control over the Strait of Hormuz. Give them money.&nbsp;No discuss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-now-is-the-time-for-a-persian-overthrow-of-the-iranian-regime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-now-is-the-time-for-a-persian-overthrow-of-the-iranian-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan unveiled for 'sovereign AI data centre' cluster in Kamloops, Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver and Kamloops will be home to a new data centre cluster under a planned partnership announced by the federal government and Telus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Hormuz disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war's impact on supply as oil output was slashed due to the ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on an earnings call Monday that the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply during the crisis, though efforts to reroute shipments to avoid using the Strait of Hormuz and releases from countries' st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saudi-aramco-ceo-warns-oil-markets-may-not-recover-until-2027-due-to-hormuz-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saudi-aramco-ceo-warns-oil-markets-may-not-recover-until-2027-due-to-hormuz-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP senator introduces bill to suspend gas tax after Trump endorses plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax, Fox News has learned.The move comes just hours after President Donald Trump confirmed he supports taking the measure, which would require an act of Congress. Gas prices spiked to over $4.52 this weekend as the conflict with Iran continues, according to AAA.Hawley's Gas Tax Suspension Act would pause both the 18.4 cent gas tax and the 24.4 cent diesel tax for 90 days upon passage. The bill would also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-suspend-gas-tax-after-trump-endorses-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-suspend-gas-tax-after-trump-endorses-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas sues Netflix, alleges platform spied on kids and collected data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of Texas announced a lawsuit against streaming giant&nbsp;Netflix on Monday, accusing the company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent and designing the platform to be addictive.Texas claims that Netflix has falsely represented to consumers that it didn't collect or share user data while it actually tracked and sold viewers' habits and preferences to commercial data brokers and advertising technology companies.The lawsuit, filed by Texas At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-sues-netflix-alleges-platform-spied-on-kids-and-collected-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-sues-netflix-alleges-platform-spied-on-kids-and-collected-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens to close Chicago store after losing over $1M due to rampant theft, falling sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walgreens announced plans to close a location on Chicago's South Side next month as the store's profitability suffered due to elevated levels of theft as well as a decline in prescription sales.The pharmacy chain revealed the reasons behind its decision to close the Walgreens at 86th in Cottage Grove in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago at a town hall in the community on Saturday."I'm here today because we're closing the store at 86th and Cottage Grove. But I just want to make sure everyone un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-to-close-chicago-store-after-losing-over-1m-due-to-rampant-theft-falling-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-to-close-chicago-store-after-losing-over-1m-due-to-rampant-theft-falling-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet food sold nationwide recalled over potential salmonella risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Indiana-based company is voluntarily recalling one of its dog food products due to potential salmonella contamination.Albright's Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne is recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced product after routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration found one composite sample testing positive for salmonella."While we continue to evaluate all available data, Albright&rsquo;s Raw is proceeding with this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pet-food-sold-nationwide-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pet-food-sold-nationwide-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Chang warns Chinese EVs entering US via Canada could become ‘rolling spy machines’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is drawing renewed attention to concerns that Chinese electric vehicles entering North America through Canada could pose national security risks inside the United States.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss tensions surrounding China&rsquo;s trade practices, energy policy and Beijing&rsquo;s growing EV footprint ahead of the hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-chinese-evs-entering-us-via-canada-could-become-rolling-spy-machines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-chinese-evs-entering-us-via-canada-could-become-rolling-spy-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring seeding is underway and as farmers spend long hours in the tractor planting their crops, they&rsquo;re facing hefty increases to the cost of fuel and diesel. They&rsquo;re already concerned about the 2027 crop year year too, since many will be making those large fuel and fertilizer purchases in the months ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolate recall hits company's entire product lineup over salmonella contamination fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring &amp; Mulberry is expanding its recall of select chocolate bars to include all 12 of its product lines over concerns of possible salmonella contamination, according to federal regulators.The Friday announcement marks the second widening of the recall affecting the North Carolina-based company, a brand known for sweetening its chocolate bars exclusively with dates.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the move follows an investigation that identified a batch of dates as the likely sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-recall-hits-companys-entire-product-lineup-over-salmonella-contamination-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-recall-hits-companys-entire-product-lineup-over-salmonella-contamination-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders federal agencies to prioritize American-made goods and curb waiver use]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Sunday that federal agencies must prioritize American-made products in government purchasing, touting efforts to tighten enforcement of "Buy American" policies and limit exceptions that allow foreign goods."ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES MUST BUY AMERICAN &mdash; NO EXCUSES!" Trump exclaimed on Truth Social. "For decades, Washington politicians sent your Taxpayer Dollars overseas, and let Foreign Countries rip us off while our Workers, Factories, and Supply Chains were left beh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-prioritize-american-made-goods-and-curb-waiver-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-prioritize-american-made-goods-and-curb-waiver-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee's set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least six states are slated to open their first Buc-ee's locations by the end of next year, including two states expected to debut sites in the coming months of 2026.The Texas-based gas station chain &mdash; known for its oversized travel plazas with clean restrooms and beaver-themed merchandise &mdash; is expected to open locations in Arizona and Arkansas later this year.Buc-ee&rsquo;s inaugural locations for next year also include Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas and North Carolina.While the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-set-to-debut-in-6-new-states-in-major-expansion-push-across-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-set-to-debut-in-6-new-states-in-major-expansion-push-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC-backed $25 minimum wage could squeeze small businesses in red states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour is drawing warnings from economists, who say the plan could squeeze small businesses and hit red states hardest.Because many red states remain near the $7.25 federal floor, the move would more than triple wages in those regions &mdash; a jump economists say could be harder for small businesses to absorb, raising the risk of higher prices, reduced hiring and broader economic strain."That&rsquo;s on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aoc-backed-25-minimum-wage-could-squeeze-small-businesses-in-red-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aoc-backed-25-minimum-wage-could-squeeze-small-businesses-in-red-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans lean on credit cards and buy now, pay later as gas prices eat bigger share of income]]></title><description><![CDATA[American household budgets are under pressure from higher gas prices and new data shows that consumers are turning to credit to cushion the blow of elevated fuel costs.A report by the Bank of America Institute found that lower-income households saw the share of their incomes spent on gas rise to 4.2%, up from 3.9% a year ago and the highest level for the month of March since 2022, based on internal Bank of America customer deposit data that's been aggregated and anonymized. By contrast, the aver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-lean-on-credit-cards-and-buy-now-pay-later-as-gas-prices-eat-bigger-share-of-income/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-lean-on-credit-cards-and-buy-now-pay-later-as-gas-prices-eat-bigger-share-of-income/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok creator's crowdfunding campaign to buy Spirit Airlines racks up more than $335M in pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[One week after Spirit Airlines shut down operations, a new campaign to save the budget carrier has gained traction online, with more than $335 million in pledges.TikTok creator Hunter Peterson posted a video last weekend proposing a plan to purchase Spirit through crowdfunding.In the video, which has garnered more than 7 million views, Peterson suggested that if enough people contributed, the airline could be revived."This is a genius idea: We nationalize Spirit Airlines, owned by the people. Ai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-creators-crowdfunding-campaign-to-buy-spirit-airlines-racks-up-more-than-335m-in-pledges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-creators-crowdfunding-campaign-to-buy-spirit-airlines-racks-up-more-than-335m-in-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-life CEO says women are being ‘misled’ about pregnancy as abortion pill fight reaches Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill mifepristone, EveryLife founder and CEO Sarah Gabel Seifert says women are not being told the full truth about pregnancy and motherhood.Seifert, whose pro-life diaper company launched a new "ReThink Pregnancy" campaign ahead of Mother&rsquo;s Day, told FOX Business in an exclusive on-camera interview that the abortion pill debate reflects a broader cultural message shaping how women view pregnancy."I would say one of the biggest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pro-life-ceo-says-women-are-being-misled-about-pregnancy-as-abortion-pill-fight-reaches-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pro-life-ceo-says-women-are-being-misled-about-pregnancy-as-abortion-pill-fight-reaches-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Toronto's condo market hit its bottom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike faces class action lawsuit accusing it of pocketing tariff refunds while charging consumers more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices.In the proposed lawsuit, consumers argue Nike should not be allowed to keep "significant" refunds it may receive after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose certain tariffs.Nike has said it paid roughly $1 billion in tariffs on imported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-faces-class-action-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-pocketing-tariff-refunds-while-charging-consumers-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-faces-class-action-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-pocketing-tariff-refunds-while-charging-consumers-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over fears wheels could fall off while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla is recalling Cybertrucks over concerns their wheel studs could separate, potentially causing wheels to fall off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).According to the report, the recall affects Cybertrucks with the base 18-inch steel wheels that were sold between 2024 and 2026. Only 173 vehicles were recalled in total.The issue stems from the brake rotors, with the report stating that more severe road conditions "may strain" the stud holes in the wheel ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-over-fears-wheels-could-fall-off-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-over-fears-wheels-could-fall-off-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Forget the lefty rabble babble, the Trumpian economy is booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all of that left-wing press rabble babble about the Trumpian economy, also known as the great American economy, nearly all of the numbers coming in this spring are showing strength and resilience. Yes there is a war going on, yes gasoline and other energy prices have jumped up because of that war, but it&rsquo;s very hard to find negative consequences from the Iran energy war shock.Of course that&rsquo;s all the lefty press ever writes about, but the lefties are gonna be very disappointed th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-forget-the-lefty-rabble-babble-the-trumpian-economy-is-booming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-forget-the-lefty-rabble-babble-the-trumpian-economy-is-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk's oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk&rsquo;s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon.Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on "The Claman Countdown" Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company&rsquo;s highly popular treatments have been a major success."It&rsquo;s an exciting time, I would say, for the patients that can get access to these products when they want it and as fast as possible," he told FOX Business."I think it's really]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisks-oral-ozempic-and-wegovy-pills-now-available-for-same-day-delivery-on-amazon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisks-oral-ozempic-and-wegovy-pills-now-available-for-same-day-delivery-on-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA, Fanatics join forces in major partnership for official trading cards, collectibles]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA and Fanatics announced on Thursday a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers and trading card games.The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both physical and digital collectibles, with one of the first coming during this summer's World Cup.Players participating in their first World Cup this summer will wear a debut patch that will be stored for cards to be released five years from now. The debut patch program began in 2023 with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-fanatics-join-forces-in-major-partnership-for-official-trading-cards-collectibles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-fanatics-join-forces-in-major-partnership-for-official-trading-cards-collectibles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT boom fuels a luxury housing frenzy in Bay Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has caused a surge in luxury real estate prices in the Bay Area, although more affordable areas in Silicon Valley haven't seen the same gains since the launch of ChatGPT kickstarted the tech sector's AI race.An analysis by Redfin compared the median home sale prices across price segments in 2020-2022 to 2023 to 2025, accounting for the launch of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022, which was a watershed moment in the public's awareness of AI. Redfin's report includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chatgpt-boom-fuels-a-luxury-housing-frenzy-in-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chatgpt-boom-fuels-a-luxury-housing-frenzy-in-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Cruz says Trump Accounts are 'Social Security personal accounts' that could reshape retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said that the newly created Trump accounts for newborns and young Americans could pave the way for reforms to Social Security in the future.Cruz spoke at an event during the Milken Institute Global Conference and said that the Trump accounts, which were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and officially open this summer, will set an example that could build support for similar accounts geared towards retirement like Social Security."Here's the dirty lit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ted-cruz-says-trump-accounts-are-social-security-personal-accounts-that-could-reshape-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ted-cruz-says-trump-accounts-are-social-security-personal-accounts-that-could-reshape-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises announced it's raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing challenging business conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California&rsquo;s 'abusive relationship' with one-party rule is crushing families, &lsquo;coming for you,&rsquo; critics warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to the politicians and leaders who represent Greater Southern California, the state&rsquo;s deep blue tint isn&rsquo;t so obvious.Behind what local leaders call a "blue curtain" of Sacramento&rsquo;s making, there is a brewing rebellion among the more than 1.1 million registered Republicans &mdash; a GOP population larger than that of 40 other U.S. states &mdash; and independent voices on the front lines.Some say they&rsquo;re trapped in an "abusive relationship" with a one-party state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californiarsquos-abusive-relationship-with-one-party-rule-is-crushing-families-lsquocoming-for-yoursquo-critics-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californiarsquos-abusive-relationship-with-one-party-rule-is-crushing-families-lsquocoming-for-yoursquo-critics-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Statistics Canada data released on Friday indicates a continued weakness in the labour market, which has struggled in the &#8203;face of U.S tariffs and trade uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace in April amid uncertainty surrounding the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the labor market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers&nbsp;added 115,000 jobs in April. That figure is above the estimates of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 62,000 jobs.The&nbsp;unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, which was in line with the expectations of LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation, Ticketmaster vow to fight breakup after monopoly verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Nation sat down with the CBC&rsquo;s Dave Seglins in the company&rsquo;s first feature interview since a U.S. federal jury verdict found the entertainment giant abused its monopoly and overcharged fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple snack mixes recalled, including Target product, over risk of salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple snack mix products &mdash; including a Target-sold item &mdash; are being voluntarily recalled over potential salmonella contamination, federal health officials said.John B. Sanfilippo &amp; Son, Inc. is recalling several products sold under its Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels, as well as a Good &amp; Gather snack mix distributed by Target, according to a Tuesday announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The recall is linked to a seasoning ingre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-snack-mixes-recalled-including-target-product-over-risk-of-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-snack-mixes-recalled-including-target-product-over-risk-of-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Carhartt double down on American workers with new truck, small business push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two iconic Detroit brands are joining forces to support the workers and industries that keep the U.S. economy running.Ford Motor Co. and Carhartt on Thursday unveiled a broad collaboration aimed at spotlighting what they call the "essential economy," including sectors such as construction, manufacturing, public services and the skilled trades.&nbsp;The effort brings together product innovation, small business support and local investment in the Motor City.As part of the partnership, the companie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-carhartt-double-down-on-american-workers-with-new-truck-small-business-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-carhartt-double-down-on-american-workers-with-new-truck-small-business-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Unconditional deadlines should be the next Iranian step]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has done what no other modern president dared to: use America&rsquo;s military might to obliterate virtually all of Iran&rsquo;s capabilities including nuclear state-sponsored terrorism, economic and financial. And I completely support the president in this mission. We could stop now and basically Iran would be out of commission probably for the next 20 years in all of these areas. That, though, raises the question: why stop now? Why not finish the job?Why are we negotiating with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-unconditional-deadlines-should-be-the-next-iranian-step/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-unconditional-deadlines-should-be-the-next-iranian-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an internal note obtained by CBC News, Bell said it investigated and terminated an undisclosed number of employees for &ldquo;misrepresenting their presence in the workplace." But several fired employees, and the lawyer representing them, say they believe the employees were actually fired for economic reasons, rather than misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-based Sherritt pulls back from mining joint venture in Cuba amid expansion of U.S. sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States on Thursday imposed &zwnj;financial sanctions on a sprawling business conglomerate run by Cuba's military and a Cuban-Canadian mining joint venture, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the island's communist leaders by targeting sources of foreign investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yves Veggie Cuisine making comeback with relaunch of 5 products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it's reviving five Yves products, including veggie deli sliced products and original and Mexican veggie ground round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC real estate titan compares ‘tax the rich’ slogan to ‘disgusting racial slurs’ amid Mamdani clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New York City real estate investor is intensifying tensions with City Hall, likening the phrase "tax the rich" to "disgusting racial slurs" as a widening rift emerges between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and some of the city&rsquo;s most powerful business leaders.Steven Roth, chairman and CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, made the remarks during the company&rsquo;s earnings call on Tuesday, arguing that rhetoric targeting high earners unfairly portrays them as "evil" despite their economic contributions."I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-real-estate-titan-compares-tax-the-rich-slogan-to-disgusting-racial-slurs-amid-mamdani-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-real-estate-titan-compares-tax-the-rich-slogan-to-disgusting-racial-slurs-amid-mamdani-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average rent across Canada fell by 5% in April, according to report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rents in Canada have fallen back to the same level they were at three years ago, according to the new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. But average rents are still 21.9 per cent higher than the pandemic-era low of April 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking a decade-long insider trading scheme that led to 30 charges, 19 arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that 30 people have been charged in a sweeping insider trading scheme in which attorneys allegedly leveraged their positions to obtain confidential information surrounding pending mergers and acquisitions in exchange for kickbacks.&nbsp;Authorities arrested 19 individuals on charges stemming from the alleged decade-long plot, the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the District of Massachusetts said in&nbsp;a press release. Two suspects are located in Russia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unmasking-a-decade-long-insider-trading-scheme-that-led-to-30-charges-19-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unmasking-a-decade-long-insider-trading-scheme-that-led-to-30-charges-19-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air travel continues to be impacted by soaring fuel prices. On Thursday, Air Canada confirmed that, due to the current high cost of jet fuel, it&rsquo;s halting service earlier than planned on four seasonal flights to U.S. destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has said wages are rising faster than inflation. CBC&rsquo;s Fact Check team dives deeper into that claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are officially ghosting overpriced metro areas in favor of the humble Springfield.For the second month in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts, has been crowned the hottest housing market in America, but its Illinois namesake is stealing the spotlight with a staggering 26.6% annual price surge, recent&nbsp;Realtor.com data shows, bringing it to the No. 13 spot.While major metros like Boston and Chicago become increasingly unaffordable, smaller cities with deep American roots, like the "La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-cities-named-springfield-are-dominating-americas-hottest-housing-markets-for-different-reasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-cities-named-springfield-are-dominating-americas-hottest-housing-markets-for-different-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI exposes hidden risks in US military supply chain tied to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's efforts to curtail U.S. dependence on China are intensifying as artificial intelligence exposes vulnerabilities deep inside America&rsquo;s military supply chain.Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how artificial intelligence is being used to trace the origin of critical military components and identify weak points tied to Chinese-controlled materials and suppliers.Daniels said China has spent years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-exposes-hidden-risks-in-us-military-supply-chain-tied-to-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-exposes-hidden-risks-in-us-military-supply-chain-tied-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas price surge hitting low-income households hardest, Fed study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that the recent rise in gas prices has affected households very differently based on their income level.Energy prices hit a four-year high in March amid the Iran war, prompting the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a chokepoint through which about 20% of the world's oil supply passes through aboard tankers.The New York Fed's analysis finds that high-income households increased their nominal spending on gasoline the most and kept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-price-surge-hitting-low-income-households-hardest-fed-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-price-surge-hitting-low-income-households-hardest-fed-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAA, Armed Services YMCA launch childcare program ahead of Military Spouse Appreciation Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE &ndash; USAA and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) are launching a new childcare initiative just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day aimed at addressing a growing challenge for military families &mdash; access to affordable care during frequent relocations that often disrupt careers.The $1.45 million effort comes as military spouse unemployment remains significantly higher than the national average, with childcare shortages emerging as a key driver."Today, the military spouse u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usaa-armed-services-ymca-launch-childcare-program-ahead-of-military-spouse-appreciation-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usaa-armed-services-ymca-launch-childcare-program-ahead-of-military-spouse-appreciation-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern cities dominate rankings of best job markets for new college graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slowing labor market is posing a challenge to recent college graduates looking to begin their careers, with many new graduates finding work in Southern cities.A study by ADP using anonymized data to compare the 53 largest metro areas in the U.S. based on hiring, wages and affordability for workers in their 20s with college degrees.&nbsp;It found that Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa, Florida, were at the top of the list of destinations for fresh graduates embarking on careers. Birmingham was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southern-cities-dominate-rankings-of-best-job-markets-for-new-college-graduates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southern-cities-dominate-rankings-of-best-job-markets-for-new-college-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico trade mission launches in Toronto as businesses seek to expand ties with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses seeking to expand commercial links during the two-day, two-city encounter that will include high-level talks on the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla recalls more than 218K vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla is recalling more than 218,000 vehicles because of &zwnj;delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of &#8203;a crash, the National &#8203;Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on &#8288;Wednesday.A total of 218,868 Model 3, Model Y, Model &zwnj;S &#8288;and Model X vehicles are affected by the recall.The vehicles include the 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-more-than-218k-vehicles-over-rearview-image-issue-that-poses-crash-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-more-than-218k-vehicles-over-rearview-image-issue-that-poses-crash-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL star teams up with Lids' World Cup campaign to give fans chance to represent home nations in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer fans can now represent their countries in the ultimate style.With the World Cup quickly approaching, global hat retailer&nbsp;Lids is tapping into the energy, identity&nbsp;and global passion surrounding the world&rsquo;s biggest sporting event,&nbsp;blending culture, fashion and sports.New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston helped Lids kick off its "Wear Many Caps" campaign, which celebrates the multicultural spirit of the World Cup,&nbsp;honoring the heritage, pride and personal sty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-teams-up-with-lids-world-cup-campaign-to-give-fans-chance-to-represent-home-nations-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-teams-up-with-lids-world-cup-campaign-to-give-fans-chance-to-represent-home-nations-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular food brand Cento accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major food brand is being sued over claims it falsely marketed its canned tomatoes as premium "San Marzano" products.Cento Fine Foods, based in New Jersey, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit claiming it misled consumers by labeling its tomatoes as "certified" San Marzano despite allegedly failing to meet the strict standards associated with the variety, according to a May 4 complaint filed in federal court in California."San Marzano tomatoes are considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-food-brand-cento-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-food-brand-cento-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Santander banker in Rhode Island pleads guilty to stealing $125K from client with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Santander Bank employee in Rhode Island has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to stealing more than $125,000 from the bank account of a 78-year-old customer with dementia.Carlos Bras, 41, of East Providence, appeared in federal court where he admitted to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Justice Department said Wednesday. At the time of the theft, Bras was working for the Spain-based global financial institution as a "relationship manager" just over the stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-santander-banker-in-rhode-island-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-125k-from-client-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-santander-banker-in-rhode-island-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-125k-from-client-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Without Regime Change, Can We Ever Really Trust Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So it appears that America and Iran are moving closer on a proposal to restart peace talks. Yet it seems so indirect, like a carom shot in pool.Who can be sure? As I read it, from the media reports, principally Axios and the Wall Street Journal, America and Iran are working on a one-page framework to restart negotiations.So there has to be agreement on the one-pager, and if there is agreement, then actual negotiations might begin next week at Islamabad or Geneva, Switzerland.So if I get this eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-without-regime-change-can-we-ever-really-trust-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-without-regime-change-can-we-ever-really-trust-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millennials more likely to live with their parents than past generations: StatsCan report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of data from three census cycles showed that 16.3 per cent of millennials aged 25 to 39 were living with parents in 2021, whereas 8.2 per cent of baby boomers in 1991 were doing the same. But the high cost of housing wasn't entirely to blame, according to Statistics Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says carmakers facing 'significant change' amid reports Honda to suspend plans for EV plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda more definitively halting $15B EV plant development in Ontario, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How you can get a slice of Apple's $250M iPhone settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve claims it misled consumers about artificial intelligence features tied to its latest iPhones, according to a federal court filing.The proposed deal, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, would create a non-reversionary settlement fund to compensate customers who purchased certain iPhone models marketed with enhanced Siri capabilities that were not available at launch.If approved, eligible users could rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-you-can-get-a-slice-of-apples-250m-iphone-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-you-can-get-a-slice-of-apples-250m-iphone-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in multi-billion dollar boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices sink as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices briefly fell under $100 US on Wednesday on hopes that Iran and the U.S. could make a peace deal, before rising again just over that mark. International markets soared and Wall Street posted more gains, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices plummet as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell under $100 US following pleas for peace in the Middle East by China's foreign minister, before rising a bit again. Markets in Europe and Asia soared at the same time, as did futures for major Wall Street indexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of privacy investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT coming today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of an investigation into whether OpenAI's ChatGPT adheres to Canada's privacy laws will be made public this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick-service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick-service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy, where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of aK-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI didn't respect Canadian privacy law when it trained ChatGPT: investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian privacy czars call out 'several concerns' with how OpenAI trained ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not adhere to Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecom workers say AI being used to monitor employees, disguise accents of offshore agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications workers are calling for government restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in the sector, suggesting the technology is being used to monitor workers and disguise the accents of overseas call centre workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk to pay $1.5M fine to settle suit over delayed Twitter disclosures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X. A trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5 million US fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada had a $1.78 billion trade surplus in March, compared with a $5.11 billion deficit in the prior month. It was the first time in six months that the country &#8203;exported more than it imported, thanks in large part to higher oil prices because of the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA home sales up 7% in April as prices shrink: real estate board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose on a year-over-year basis for the second straight month in April, while average selling prices moved lower again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts, with scammers posing as banking or law enforcement officials who claim they are trying to protect the customer&rsquo;s money.The FBI has described these calls as a growing problem in which customers are convinced to move their money, costing them thousands of dollars, according to ABC 7.The agency has said spoofing and phishing schemes are designed to trick victims into providing sensiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/officials-warn-of-banking-spoof-callers-draining-customers-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/officials-warn-of-banking-spoof-callers-draining-customers-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen pizza sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi are being recalled due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, as well as other items.On April 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. &nbsp;Customers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to consume them, even if they are cooked thoroughly, over con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-sold-at-walmart-aldi-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-sold-at-walmart-aldi-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: More bombing is coming as Iran pulls out a blank piece of paper to take Trumpian dictation]]></title><description><![CDATA[So the Iranians send back a ridiculous set of agreement conditions that doesn&rsquo;t even mention their nuclear threats. Nor does it mention their constant state-sponsored terrorism. And President Trump quickly responded that it was unacceptable.Time and again the president has said Iran must not have any nuclear capabilities. No nuke building, no enriched uranium, no missiles, no more terrorist proxies, and no more control over the Strait of Hormuz. Those are his red lines. He will stick to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-bombing-is-coming-as-iran-pulls-out-a-blank-piece-of-paper-to-take-trumpian-dictation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-bombing-is-coming-as-iran-pulls-out-a-blank-piece-of-paper-to-take-trumpian-dictation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreclosures hit highest level in 6 years as insurance, property tax costs squeeze homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreclosures rose to the highest level in six years in the first quarter of this year as homeowners are squeezed by rising costs related to insurance and property tax bills.The Wall Street Journal reported that data from Attom shows the number of U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing has trended up to nearly 119,000 in the first quarter, an increase of 26% from the same period last year.That figure is the highest since the first quarter of 2020, when mortgage relief measures implemented to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreclosures-hit-highest-level-in-6-years-as-insurance-property-tax-costs-squeeze-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreclosures-hit-highest-level-in-6-years-as-insurance-property-tax-costs-squeeze-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising gas prices are crushing restaurant sales as $4 a gallon becomes tipping point for consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several U.S. restaurant chains are reporting weaker than expected sales growth in the latest quarter as high gasoline prices squeeze consumers' budgets.Gas prices have surged amid the war in Iran, with average gas prices reaching $4.45 a gallon around the country, an increase of about 41% in the last year, according to AAA data.Prices have risen even more dramatically in certain states, with gas prices in California topping $6 a gallon, which can weigh heavily on restaurants with a presence in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-gas-prices-are-crushing-restaurant-sales-as-4-a-gallon-becomes-tipping-point-for-consumers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-gas-prices-are-crushing-restaurant-sales-as-4-a-gallon-becomes-tipping-point-for-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget airlines seek federal aid as Spirit shuts down after failed rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget airlines are seeking help from the federal government amid the surge in jet fuel prices that prompted Spirit Airlines to cease operations after its bankruptcy exit plan faltered and a possible federal aid package failed to materialize.Spirit on Saturday announced "with great disappointment" that it started an orderly wind-down of its operations, adding that it was "proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years," and that it had hoped to continue to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airlines-seek-federal-aid-as-spirit-shuts-down-after-failed-rescue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airlines-seek-federal-aid-as-spirit-shuts-down-after-failed-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market expert says potential Fed rate cuts could spark ‘one of the biggest explosions’ in US economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markets may face near-term volatility tied to oil prices and geopolitical tensions, but underlying economic strength and the prospect of lower interest rates could fuel a powerful next leg higher, according to a market expert.Calamos Investments President and CEO John Koudounis joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss market resilience and why he sees further upside despite ongoing uncertainty.Koudounis pointed to strong corporate earnings and supportive pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/market-expert-says-potential-fed-rate-cuts-could-spark-one-of-the-biggest-explosions-in-us-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/market-expert-says-potential-fed-rate-cuts-could-spark-one-of-the-biggest-explosions-in-us-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston’s affordability crisis drives young workers to consider leaving]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s "Cradle of Liberty" is fast becoming the cradle of high costs.With home prices nearly double the national average, Boston is facing a generational drain as high-skilled workers flee the city&rsquo;s rising cost of living for greener &mdash; and cheaper &mdash; pastures in the South.According to the 2026 Young Residents Survey, commissioned by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, there is a growing crisis of confidence among the city's most vital demographic: 26% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bostons-affordability-crisis-drives-young-workers-to-consider-leaving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bostons-affordability-crisis-drives-young-workers-to-consider-leaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Built on grit: FOX Business crowns three ‘Made in America’ small business winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a tribute to the grit and sacrifice that built the nation, FOX Business is kicking off Small Business Week by crowning three companies that embody the American spirit as the winners of the first "Made in America" contest.Marilyn Burns, 82, has owned and operated her local souvenir shop in the heart of Lakeside since 1999. Her store is a community staple that also funds youth camps and serves as a generational anchor for families."Since I&rsquo;ve been here 26 years, my first customers are bri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/built-on-grit-fox-business-crowns-three-made-in-america-small-business-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/built-on-grit-fox-business-crowns-three-made-in-america-small-business-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.The four largest beef processors control more than 85% of the U.S. processing market &mdash; half of which are Brazilian-owned &mdash; Trump administration officials noted at a Monda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-confirms-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpackers-over-beef-price-inflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-confirms-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpackers-over-beef-price-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular 1990s internet search giant shuts down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask.com, one of the internet&rsquo;s earliest search engine competitors, has shut down its search business after nearly 30 years, marking the latest contraction in a market dominated by a handful of major players.Parent company IAC said the move reflects a broader strategic shift away from legacy search operations."As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which includes Ask.com," the company said in a notice posted on its website. "Afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-1990s-internet-search-giant-shuts-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-1990s-internet-search-giant-shuts-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekati mine's future in doubt as company files for creditor protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ekati Diamond Mine&rsquo;s parent company has filed for creditor protection. It says global events caused the gem&rsquo;s prices to fall by more than 70 per cent within a year. The filings put at risk hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in promised payments to Indigenous communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop targets eBay in $56B takeover bid, sees path to rival Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop has proposed acquiring eBay in a cash-and-stock deal valued at roughly $56 billion, in a high-stakes push to expand beyond its core retail business and reshape a major online marketplace.CEO Ryan Cohen said he sees a path to turn eBay into a serious competitor to Amazon, telling The Wall Street Journal the platform "could be a legit competitor" to the e-commerce giant.The company is offering $125 per share, a premium of about 46% compared with where eBay traded before GameStop began bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gamestop-targets-ebay-in-56b-takeover-bid-sees-path-to-rival-amazon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gamestop-targets-ebay-in-56b-takeover-bid-sees-path-to-rival-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa gives billion-dollar lifeline to steel and aluminum sectors as Trump tightens tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government announced on Monday another package to prop up the hard-hit steel, aluminum and copper sectors after U.S. President Donald Trump tightened his tariff regime to apply to more products, hammering Canadian industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ files complaint against Minnesota over climate lawsuit targeting energy companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department filed a complaint against Minnesota on Monday over the state&rsquo;s climate lawsuit against energy companies, arguing the case improperly attempts to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions and override federal authority.The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, seeks to block enforcement of Minnesota&rsquo;s state court lawsuit, which DOJ officials say burdens domestic energy development and conflicts with federal law.The department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-files-complaint-against-minnesota-over-climate-lawsuit-targeting-energy-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-files-complaint-against-minnesota-over-climate-lawsuit-targeting-energy-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI exposure is reshaping jobs in creative fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about a potential negative impact on jobs in creative fields, but a new analysis finds that those jobs aren't disappearing even as AI reshapes creative work.A report by Gallup examined a study from the Journal of Cultural Economics, which found little evidence that generative AI has broadly reduced artists' earnings based on data from the Gallup Workforce Panel and federal labor market data.The analysis used a scoring system from a 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-exposure-is-reshaping-jobs-in-creative-fields/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-exposure-is-reshaping-jobs-in-creative-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United flight carrying 221 passengers hits pole and truck on approach to Newark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Airlines international flight struck a light pole and tractor trailer while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, injuring a truck driver on the ground, authorities said.Flight 169, traveling from Venice, Italy to New Jersey, made contact with the pole during its descent at around 2 p.m., the airline and police told FOX Business. The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate. All 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed."Upon its final approach into Newark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-flight-carrying-221-passengers-hits-pole-and-truck-on-approach-to-newark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-flight-carrying-221-passengers-hits-pole-and-truck-on-approach-to-newark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rat poison found in baby food jars sparks chilling scare, suspect nabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect has been arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars in parts of Europe, sparking a chilling safety scare.HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, said Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic."We are greatly relieved by this development and thank the investigative authorities for their dedicated work," the company said, while noting more updates will follow.The suspect, who is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jars-sparks-chilling-scare-suspect-nabbed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jars-sparks-chilling-scare-suspect-nabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately, stranding travelers: Here’s how to get your money back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines&rsquo; abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back.The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all flights as it started winding down operations "effective immediately." Customers who booked directly with Spirit using a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded to their original form of payment, the airline said."All flights booked with credit and debit cards are in the process of b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-immediately-stranding-travelers-heres-how-to-get-your-money-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-immediately-stranding-travelers-heres-how-to-get-your-money-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide.The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald&rsquo;s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in.MCDONALD&rsquo;S GOES ALL-IN ON AFFORDABILITY: FULL MENU REVEALED FOR NEW UNDER $3 AND $4 DEALSThe company plans to complete the transition away from s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-quietly-ditching-a-popular-in-store-feature-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-quietly-ditching-a-popular-in-store-feature-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring Spirit pilot whose final flight was canceled gets tribute from competitor airline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight was scrapped by the carrier&rsquo;s sudden shutdown got an unexpected sendoff as a Southwest crew stepped in to honor his decades in the cockpit.Capt. Jon Jackson was supposed to fly his final trip before retirement but instead found himself seated in the back of a Southwest flight heading home with his son, Chris Jackson, a Southwest first officer, Southwest wrote on Instagram."Chris casually mentioned to the flight&rsquo;s pilots that this woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retiring-spirit-pilot-whose-final-flight-was-canceled-gets-tribute-from-competitor-airline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retiring-spirit-pilot-whose-final-flight-was-canceled-gets-tribute-from-competitor-airline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National average gas price reaches $4.45 before summer driving season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices are entering the summer driving season at record levels, with the national average hitting $4.45 on May 2&mdash;the highest ever for that date.That&rsquo;s up about $1.28 from a year ago, according to AAA, with prices rising across nearly every region.OIL, GAS PRICES JUMP AS TRUMP FLIRTS WITH STRIKING IRANIAN OIL INFRASTRUCTUREThe milestone underscores ongoing volatility in fuel markets, driven in part by the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-gas-price-reaches-445-before-summer-driving-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-gas-price-reaches-445-before-summer-driving-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani thanks same billionaire he targeted in tax video for NYPD money]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani built his political agenda by taking aim at billionaires. Now he&rsquo;s praising one for backing the police.Last week, Mamdani publicly thanked Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin for supporting police funding, a moment that flew somewhat under the radar but offered a glimpse into a more complicated dynamic between the hedge fund king and the socialist mayor.NYC MAYOR CITES $180K RACIAL WEALTH GAP TO JUSTIFY TAXES, POLICE CUTS"I want to thank everyone who is here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-thanks-same-billionaire-he-targeted-in-tax-video-for-nypd-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-thanks-same-billionaire-he-targeted-in-tax-video-for-nypd-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts electronics supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans shopping for smartphones, laptops or even home appliances may soon start feeling the effects of the Iran conflict &ndash; not just at the gas pump, but at the checkout screen.A disruption to an essential component in electronics &ndash; printed circuit boards (PCBs) &ndash; is driving up costs across the tech industry, increasing the likelihood that consumers will face higher prices and fewer deals in the months ahead.Prices for circuit boards have already surged, jumping as much as 40]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-prices-could-rise-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-electronics-supply-chain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-prices-could-rise-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-electronics-supply-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major blue city saw its population shrink last year after two years of strong growth.New York City&rsquo;s population declined in 2025, resulting in a net loss of about 12,000 people. The drop follows post-pandemic gains of 70,000 in 2023 and 163,000 in 2024, driven largely by increased immigration, including asylum seekers, according to an April 20 report from the Citizens Budget Commission."Population growth in 2023 and 2024 was driven by the upswing in international in-migration, primarily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lost-more-residents-across-all-income-levels-in-2025-as-americans-flee-high-cost-blue-cities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lost-more-residents-across-all-income-levels-in-2025-as-americans-flee-high-cost-blue-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta launched its sovereign wealth fund decades ago, but it was regularly poached by politicians, which is why the bank balance failed to meaningfully grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid growing calls to limit teens' use of AI chatbots, are parental controls enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with AI chatbots. Meta is rolling out a tool to let parents monitor topics their children discuss at the same time as Manitoba is proposing banning use of AI chatbots for youth. More research is needed, but evidence suggests some risk factors for mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disneyland visitors face growing wave of ride closures, show shutdowns heading into summer 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disneyland visitors will experience a handful of closures this summer as popular rides and shows at the California park temporarily shut down for refurbishment.Two attractions &mdash; Pixie Hollow and the well-loved "Fantasmic" show &mdash; will have limited operations in May, according to the Disneyland website.The changes come as other fan favorites are also temporarily closed or scheduled to shut down.Pirates of the Caribbean is set to close Monday, May 4, and is not expected to reopen until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disneyland-visitors-face-growing-wave-of-ride-closures-show-shutdowns-heading-into-summer-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disneyland-visitors-face-growing-wave-of-ride-closures-show-shutdowns-heading-into-summer-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles over defect that could eject oil and cause injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles due to a defect that could cause oil to eject and increase the risk of injury, federal regulators said.The recall covers 88,039 motorcycles, including certain 2024&ndash;2026 FLTRX and FLHX models, 2025&ndash;2026 FXBR and FLFB models, and other select bikes equipped with an airbox baseplate, part number 29000373, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The issue stems from a breather port that may become bloc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-recalls-nearly-90000-motorcycles-over-defect-that-could-eject-oil-and-cause-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-recalls-nearly-90000-motorcycles-over-defect-that-could-eject-oil-and-cause-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collapse of the first U.S. carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old war in Iran will cost thousands of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks. Only it&rsquo;s 8 p.m. on a Wednesday and there&rsquo;s no alcohol &mdash; instead, there's a sauna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers emerge for Hudson's Bay stores in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa: court docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers have been found for four properties that used to be home to Hudson's Bay department stores, including Vancouver's Granville Street location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to quadruple max fine for airlines violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will quadruple the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights from $250,000 to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to hike max fine for airlines caught violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will hike the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, it was normal for a grocery store produce manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent downpayment needed to buy a home, says mortgage broker Ron Butler. Those days are gone. Now, someone earning $115,000 a year would have trouble buying a house in parts of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg says Meta layoffs tied to AI spending, won't rule out future cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday the company&rsquo;s latest round of layoffs is tied to increased spending on artificial intelligence, while leaving the door open to additional job cuts.Zuckerberg made the remarks during a company town hall, his first time addressing employees since Meta confirmed plans to cut roughly 8,000 jobs &mdash; about 10% of its workforce.The layoffs, which are expected to begin May 20, come as the company ramps up investment in AI and infrastructure, FOX Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-says-meta-layoffs-tied-to-ai-spending-wont-rule-out-future-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-says-meta-layoffs-tied-to-ai-spending-wont-rule-out-future-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fidelity, Vanguard reportedly pause SPLC grants after federal fraud charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fidelity and Vanguard&rsquo;s charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) through their donor-advised funds after the group was indicted on federal charges.The Justice Department last week charged the civil rights nonprofit with financial crimes, including wire fraud and money laundering.&nbsp;In the wake of the charges, many supporters moved to donate to help support the group's legal defense, The New York Times reported.However, both Fidelity Charita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fidelity-vanguard-reportedly-pause-splc-grants-after-federal-fraud-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fidelity-vanguard-reportedly-pause-splc-grants-after-federal-fraud-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says King Charles ‘got me to’ drop whisky tariffs after royal visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump announced Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scotch whisky after a four-day British royal state visit to the United States, crediting King Charles III and Queen Camilla.As he often does, Trump announced the move on Truth Social."The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!" he wrote. "In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-king-charles-got-me-to-drop-whisky-tariffs-after-royal-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-king-charles-got-me-to-drop-whisky-tariffs-after-royal-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Never bet against the Trumpian America First economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If any of the Iranian thugs from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps think a minor bump up in gas prices is gonna kill the American economy, and force President Trump to withdraw our military and make some watered-down Obama-Biden deal, those thugs had better think twice. Not only is Mr. Trump not going to back down on his key demands to end Iran&rsquo;s nuclear capability, and transfer the enriched uranium to America from Iran, and stop the state-sponsored terrorism, and long-range missile bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-never-bet-against-the-trumpian-america-first-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-never-bet-against-the-trumpian-america-first-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates tick higher as geopolitical tensions mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.3%, up from 6.23% last week.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.76% at this time last year.HOUSING MARKET GAINING MOMENTUM AS SPRING SEASON BEGINS"As rates had modestly declined the last few weeks, purchase demand has accelerated with purchase applicati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-as-geopolitical-tensions-mount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-as-geopolitical-tensions-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple chief Tim Cook says it was the 'right time' to step down as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is stepping down after 15 years as chief executive because three key factors aligned: Apple&rsquo;s current performance, its product roadmap and the readiness of his successor, John Ternus.Cook said the timing came down to a clear internal assessment of the company&rsquo;s position and future."I looked at three things," Cook told FOX Business. "I looked at the performance of the company in the first half, and it&rsquo;s been remarkable. I wanted to announce at a point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-chief-tim-cook-says-it-was-the-right-time-to-step-down-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-chief-tim-cook-says-it-was-the-right-time-to-step-down-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated at $31.22 trillion for the 12-month period ending in March.That pushed the debt held by the public as a percentage of GDP above 100%, meani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-national-debt-surpasses-size-of-the-economy-for-first-time-since-world-war-ii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-national-debt-surpasses-size-of-the-economy-for-first-time-since-world-war-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economic growth bounces back, as AI buildout and consumer spending fuel first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of the year from a sluggish fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department's latest estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its advance estimate of first-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in the three-month period including January, February and March.That figure was lower than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, which had estimated 2.3% GDP growth in the first qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-bounces-back-as-ai-buildout-and-consumer-spending-fuel-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-bounces-back-as-ai-buildout-and-consumer-spending-fuel-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order authorizing Bridger's Canada-Wyoming crude pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed project will transport Canadian &zwnj;crude from the U.S.-Canada &#8203;border to Wyoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to help expand access to retirement savings accounts for Americans who do not have employer-provided plans."Beginning at the start of next year, every American will be able to go to TrumpIra.gov and open a new low-cost IRA account," Trump said in the Oval Office. "You'll then be able to access the same type of retirement accounts that federal employees enjoy through the Thrift Savings Plans, which are incredible. As part of the Federal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-help-expand-access-to-retirement-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-help-expand-access-to-retirement-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk says he was a 'fool' for funding OpenAI: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk reportedly said he felt like a "fool" for backing Sam Altman's OpenAI.The remarks came during Musk&rsquo;s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and shifting toward a profit-driven model, according to Reuters.Jurors on Wednesday were shown a 2017 email Musk sent to Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman in which he described himself as a "fool" for funding the company.Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-says-he-was-a-fool-for-funding-openai-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-says-he-was-a-fool-for-funding-openai-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Perkins is among several small business owners counting on funding through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada they have not received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertz, Uber team up to build robotaxi fleets in major mobility push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertz is expanding beyond its traditional car rental business through a new partnership with Uber aimed at powering both autonomous robotaxi fleets and driver-led rideshare operations, signaling a broader shift in the transportation industry.Under the agreement, Hertz&rsquo;s newly launched unit, Oro Mobility, will manage vehicle operations for Uber, including maintenance, charging, cleaning and logistics for autonomous vehicles.&nbsp;The robotaxi service, which will use Lucid vehicles equipped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hertz-uber-team-up-to-build-robotaxi-fleets-in-major-mobility-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hertz-uber-team-up-to-build-robotaxi-fleets-in-major-mobility-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child safety risk sparks popular nasal spray recall, nearly 800K bottles impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayer issued a recall for nearly 800,000 units of Afrin nasal spray bottles after the packaging was found to be not child resistant on Thursday.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, saying any customers who purchased the product are entitled to a refund. The recall impacts 786,100 units of the 6ml travel-size Afrin nasal spray."This recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin&reg; Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 2411]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/child-safety-risk-sparks-popular-nasal-spray-recall-nearly-800k-bottles-impacted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/child-safety-risk-sparks-popular-nasal-spray-recall-nearly-800k-bottles-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real GDP rose 0.2 per cent in February says StatsCan, marking four straight months of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[GDP growth was led by a 1.8 per cent gain in the manufacturing sector, though manufacturing activity was still down compared to a year ago following nearly a year of tariff threats from the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maker of Dove soap, Axe deodorant warns of small, 'frequent' price hikes due to war in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported first-quarter underlying sales growth ahead of analysts' forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rakes in $3B in 90 days from Intel stock, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says the U.S. has brought in $30 billion in funds generated from federal stock holdings in Intel over the past 90 days alone.Trump made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting that he authorized the U.S. government to invest in the semiconductor manufacturing company. Trump revealed in August of last year that Intel had agreed to the federal government acquiring a 10% stake in the company."Intel Stock continues to rise. I&rsquo;m very proud of that Company in that I am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-rakes-in-3b-in-90-days-from-intel-stock-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-rakes-in-3b-in-90-days-from-intel-stock-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS said they will return tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially billions of dollars in reimbursements tied to Trump-era import taxes.The companies said they plan to pass along any recovered funds as the federal government begins processing refund claims for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a move that could affect a broad swath of importers.UPS CEO Carol Tom&eacute; said on the company&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-ups-pledge-to-refund-customers-after-supreme-court-tariff-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-ups-pledge-to-refund-customers-after-supreme-court-tariff-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story about the March 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details.The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in March as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.7% on a monthly basis in March and is up 3.5% from a year ago. Both figures were in-line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.Core PCE,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise amid new U.S. threat, few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as gas prices expected to go up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday before coming back down as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani tax break proposal sparks fears as business leaders warn of ‘fragile’ NYC economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s latest effort to close a widening budget gap is intensifying concerns among business leaders, as his proposal to scale back a key tax credit threatens a broad range of companies that rely on it to remain competitive.FOX Business&rsquo; Gerri Willis joined "Varney &amp; Co." host David Asman to report on the proposal, which would reduce the pass-through entity tax (PTET) credit, used heavily by small- and mid-sized businesses, to help generate revenue fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-tax-break-proposal-sparks-fears-as-business-leaders-warn-of-fragile-nyc-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-tax-break-proposal-sparks-fears-as-business-leaders-warn-of-fragile-nyc-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sticker Mule demands Google fix ‘mislabeled’ ads tying company to CEO’s New York political campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sticker Mule is demanding Google fix what it says is a "misleading" error that labeled its business ads as funded by its CEO's political campaign.In a legal letter obtained by FOX Business, the company said its ads were incorrectly tagged in Google&rsquo;s Ads Transparency Center as "Paid for by Constantino for Congress," despite having no ties to campaign financing. Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino, a Republican, is running for Congress in New York&rsquo;s 21st District."This mislabeling is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sticker-mule-demands-google-fix-mislabeled-ads-tying-company-to-ceos-new-york-political-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sticker-mule-demands-google-fix-mislabeled-ads-tying-company-to-ceos-new-york-political-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit expert warns borrowers about the 'American drain' as new mortgage scoring models take effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millions of "invisible" Americans who have paid rent on time for years but lacked a traditional credit score, the door to the American Dream just swung wide open &mdash; but one expert warns not to trip on the threshold.Following&nbsp;a landmark announcement from HUD and the FHFA to accept VantageScore 4.0 and FICO Score 10T, the mortgage industry is bracing for a surge of new applicants. Micah Smith, a leading credit repair influencer, says that while the inclusion of rent and utilities is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-warns-borrowers-about-the-american-drain-as-new-mortgage-scoring-models-take-effect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-warns-borrowers-about-the-american-drain-as-new-mortgage-scoring-models-take-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US shrimpers face ‘double whammy’ from soaring fuel costs, tariff refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama &mdash;&nbsp;Many American shrimpers are keeping their shrimp boats docked with an empty tank ahead of shrimping season as high fuel prices and tariff refunds hit the industry with a "double whammy."Rising diesel costs &mdash; driven in part by geopolitical tensions affecting global oil supply &mdash; are squeezing margins for shrimpers who rely heavily on fuel to operate. At the same time, a dispute over tariff refunds is adding financial pressure across the industry.Som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-shrimpers-face-double-whammy-from-soaring-fuel-costs-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-shrimpers-face-double-whammy-from-soaring-fuel-costs-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chanel unveils sandal that only covers heel, sparking mixed reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new design from luxury fashion house Chanel is raising eyebrows, with some critics wondering if high fashion has gone a step too far.Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection Tuesday in Biarritz, France, featuring a sandal design that leaves most of the foot exposed, covering only the heel with straps wrapped around the ankle.The show drew A-list attendees including Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton, A$AP Rocky and Sofia Coppola.In its review, Elle described the toe-baring footwear as "intentional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chanel-unveils-sandal-that-only-covers-heel-sparking-mixed-reactions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chanel-unveils-sandal-that-only-covers-heel-sparking-mixed-reactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 13K toddler towers recalled after dozens of injuries from stools collapsing, tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 13,000 toddler towers across three brands were recalled after dozens of incidents and 21 injuries were reported due to the stools collapsing or tipping, according to federal regulators.The three affected products &mdash; Toetol Tower Stools, Wiifo Children&rsquo;s Tower Stools and Amzcmj DGD Children&rsquo;s Tower Stools &mdash; total about 12,830 stools, according to notices from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall covers about 3,000 Toetol Tower Stools, 9,700 Wiifo Childre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-13k-toddler-towers-recalled-after-dozens-of-injuries-from-stools-collapsing-tipping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-13k-toddler-towers-recalled-after-dozens-of-injuries-from-stools-collapsing-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the "unprecedented" legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has been selected to headquarter the multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), sources have told Radio-Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he'll stay on Fed board after chairmanship ends but won't be a 'shadow Fed chair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday announced he will remain a member of the Fed's Board of Governors after his term as chairman ends next month, though he added that he won't be a "shadow Fed chair."The outgoing Fed chair hosted his final news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold interest rates steady at the current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The news conference occurred hours after the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance his successor as Fed c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-stay-on-fed-board-after-chairmanship-ends-but-wont-be-a-shadow-fed-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-stay-on-fed-board-after-chairmanship-ends-but-wont-be-a-shadow-fed-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent says US seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto as Operation Economic Fury sends regime into ‘crisis’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States&rsquo; maximum economic pressure campaign on Iran has sent the regime into "crisis" during an appearance Wednesday on "Kudlow."The effort, known as Operation Economic Fury, is aimed at crippling Tehran&rsquo;s financial lifelines by seizing Iranian assets, freezing bank accounts and pressuring foreign governments to cut ties with the nation."We are freezing bank accounts everywhere. More importantly, we are making people less willing to dea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-us-seized-nearly-500m-in-iranian-crypto-as-operation-economic-fury-sends-regime-into-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-us-seized-nearly-500m-in-iranian-crypto-as-operation-economic-fury-sends-regime-into-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Time to say goodbye, Jay Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I guess the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, is not going off quietly into the night. Today is his last meeting as chairman, but he announced his ungentlemanly decision to stay on as a Fed board member for who knows how long. "I&rsquo;ve said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality, and I stand by that," he said. "In terms of when I would leave, I will leave when I think it&rsquo;s appropriate to do so," he added. "The things tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-time-to-say-goodbye-jay-powell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-time-to-say-goodbye-jay-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco changes beloved $1.50 hot dog deal for the first time in decades: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is reportedly tweaking one of the most iconic deals in retail.The warehouse giant &ndash; long known for its $1.50 quarter-pound all-beef hot dog and 20-ounce soda combo &ndash; is now giving customers the option to swap the fountain drink for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water. The move marks the first update to the beloved combo in more than 40 years, according to TODAY and People Magazine. The price will remain the same.The original soda option, which includes free refills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-changes-beloved-150-hot-dog-deal-for-the-first-time-in-decades-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-changes-beloved-150-hot-dog-deal-for-the-first-time-in-decades-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on St. Catharines, Ont., engine plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its<br />
latest V-8 engines for full-sized trucks and SUVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, warning future decisions are clouded by uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[While high oil prices could lead the central bank to hike rates in the future, trade tensions with the U.S. might require rate cuts to support the economy, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem explained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher oil prices set to give feds a 'windfall' in next budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global energy markets continue to reel from the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil is sitting around $100 US a barrel, but Tuesday's spring economic update used much lower prices to build the budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 key takeaways from the Liberal government's spring economic snapshot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne introduced their spring economic update on Tuesday, the first since the Liberals were re-elected last year under Carney's leadership. Here are some key highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group which has usually sought to show a &#8203;united front &mdash; despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell invests $22 billion in Canada's oilpatch and more deals could be coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[After selling off a large chunk of its Canadian assets nearly a decade ago, U.K.-based energy giant Shell is now expanding its operations in Alberta and British Columbia by acquiring Calgary-based ARC Resources for $22 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sovereign wealth funds are usually started with extra money that governments then use to invest. But the Canada Strong Fund will differ from wealth funds in some other countries, and there are plenty of details that still need to be sorted out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications, media and sports giant Rogers Communications Inc. confirmed to CBC News on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell to buy ARC Resources in deal valued at $22B including debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell goes big on Canadian gas with $22B deal to buy ARC Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial over Open AI's founding vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred their once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil producers to begin unveiling profits and spending plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian oil producers will provide a first glimpse this week at how the spike in energy prices is boosting their bottom line and what they intend to do with the bumper profits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coast Guard conducts search after crew member falls overboard from Norwegian Cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard is reportedly searching for a crew member who went overboard from a Norwegian Cruise Line ship bound for Boston after the person was seen falling from the vessel on security video.The incident involved the Norwegian Breakaway, which was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when authorities were notified that a crew member had gone overboard about 12 miles east of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, according to Boston 25 News.The vessel returned to the person&rsquo;s last known position a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coast-guard-conducts-search-after-crew-member-falls-overboard-from-norwegian-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coast-guard-conducts-search-after-crew-member-falls-overboard-from-norwegian-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handel's CEO reveals her measured approach to scaling the 80-year-old ice cream chain: 'We're just stewards']]></title><description><![CDATA[Handel&rsquo;s Homemade Ice Cream is entering a new phase of growth under CEO Jennifer Schuler, who says the 80-year-old brand is focused on balancing expansion with long-standing tradition.Schuler, who was appointed to take the helm in March 2024, told FOX Business she is intentionally taking a measured approach as the Ohio-founded chain looks to grow.&nbsp;"I've heard people say, when you're joining a new brand or business, don't come in and cannonball in the pool and send splash waves," Schul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/handels-ceo-reveals-her-measured-approach-to-scaling-the-80-year-old-ice-cream-chain-were-just-stewards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/handels-ceo-reveals-her-measured-approach-to-scaling-the-80-year-old-ice-cream-chain-were-just-stewards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what happens when you dispute a credit card charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have 60 days from your credit card statement date to dispute a charge. After that, the protection disappears.If you've ever spotted a charge you didn't recognize and done nothing about it, here's what you missed, and what to do next time.Not every complaint about a charge is the same thing. The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) covers specific situations: unauthorized charges, charges for goods or services you didn't receive, charges for something that arrived damaged or different from what was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-what-happens-when-you-dispute-a-credit-card-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-what-happens-when-you-dispute-a-credit-card-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart recalls about 50,000 adjustable dumbbells after weight plates dislodge, causing injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart have been recalled after reports of injuries, federal safety officials said.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5&ndash;52.5 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells, made by New York-based Tzumi Electronics, should be immediately replaced.According to the agency, the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an "impact hazard."COSTCO ISSUES URGENT RECALL ON POPULAR PRODUCT LINKED TO BURN INJURIESThe a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-about-50000-adjustable-dumbbells-after-weight-plates-dislodge-causing-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-about-50000-adjustable-dumbbells-after-weight-plates-dislodge-causing-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: We need a big, ambitious, pro-growth budget bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money, they lose elections. It&rsquo;s a simple formula, and I am worried that they are about to make a big mistake.It&rsquo;s not that our economy is collapsing, it is most certainly holding up very well during wartime. But there is $4 gas and a lot of prices are still rising. And affordability is impor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-need-a-big-ambitious-pro-growth-budget-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-need-a-big-ambitious-pro-growth-budget-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement at G20]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The White House is tapping the Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement during the United States&rsquo; upcoming G20 host year, marking a shift away from the traditional Business 20 framework historically organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Administration officials say the decision is aimed at streamlining business participation and aligning it more closely with the Trump administration&rsquo;s economic priorities, including deregulation, energy expansion and innovati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-roundtable-to-lead-corporate-engagement-at-g20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-roundtable-to-lead-corporate-engagement-at-g20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration makes Fannie, Freddie change it says will benefit 'tens of millions' of Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are making a major change to how Americans may qualify for a mortgage.The government-backed mortgage giants said Wednesday they will begin allowing loans evaluated using VantageScore 4.0, a newer credit scoring model that can incorporate data such as rent and utility payment history.The change will initially roll out on a limited basis, beginning with a group of approved lenders, as part of a broader credit score modernization effort led by the Federal Housing Finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-makes-fannie-freddie-change-it-says-will-benefit-tens-of-millions-of-americans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-makes-fannie-freddie-change-it-says-will-benefit-tens-of-millions-of-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance task force reveals Biden admin 'protected' 562K pandemic loans in $22.2B suspected fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Small Business Administration referred 562,000 suspected fraudulent loans totaling over $22.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Treasury for collections.&nbsp;"From Day One, the Trump SBA has worked tirelessly to crack down on billions in pandemic-era fraud that the Biden Administration forgave or ignored," SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Fox News Digital in a statement.&nbsp;"After extensive review, and with the strong support of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vance-task-force-reveals-biden-admin-protected-562k-pandemic-loans-in-222b-suspected-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vance-task-force-reveals-biden-admin-protected-562k-pandemic-loans-in-222b-suspected-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ETFs vs mutual funds in 2026: Which is right for your portfolio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more Americans take a hands-on approach to their finances, many are weighing whether to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds.Both offer a simple way to build a diversified portfolio of stocks or bonds, and at their core, the two investment vehicles are very similar. But key differences &ndash; including how they trade and how they are taxed &ndash; can shape long-term returns, experts say."When investors compare ETFs and mutual funds, it&rsquo;s important to start with what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-in-2026-which-is-right-for-your-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-in-2026-which-is-right-for-your-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal probe into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is ending, U.S. Justice Dept. says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is &zwnj;closing its investigation &#8203;into cost overruns &#8203;in renovations at the &#8203;Federal Reserve under chairman &zwnj;Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirro closes investigation into Federal Reserve over building project]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday she directed her office to close its investigation into the Federal Reserve over a building project, a move that could lead a key Senate holdout to now vote to advance President Donald Trump's nominee for Fed chair.Pirro said the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, would take over the investigation, moving it from the hands of federal prosecutors into those of a longtime government watchdog. The move relieves pressu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pirro-closes-investigation-into-federal-reserve-over-building-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pirro-closes-investigation-into-federal-reserve-over-building-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From rogue AI blackmailing humans to condensing school days, the AI revolution is already reshaping life]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the world enters what experts call the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," American business leaders are placing a massive bet on the future of the republic.FOX Business&rsquo; "Mornings with Maria" went inside the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, revealing how titans of banking, defense and tech are investing hundreds of billions of dollars to build out AI infrastructure and data centers that will redefine the U.S. economy.Meta Platforms President and Vice Chair Dina Powell McCormic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-rogue-ai-blackmailing-humans-to-condensing-school-days-the-ai-revolution-is-already-reshaping-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-rogue-ai-blackmailing-humans-to-condensing-school-days-the-ai-revolution-is-already-reshaping-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a government stake in Spirit Airlines could mean for passengers and the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers are unlikely to see major disruptions as the Trump administration reportedly moves closer to a bailout of bankrupt Spirit Airlines, industry experts say.Officials are discussing a roughly $500 million deal to help Spirit exit bankruptcy &ndash; an arrangement that could leave the federal government with up to a 90% stake in the low-cost carrier, Reuters reported.For most Americans, the situation is not expected to affect summer travel plans, according to aviation consultant Mike Boyd."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-government-stake-in-spirit-airlines-could-mean-for-passengers-and-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-government-stake-in-spirit-airlines-could-mean-for-passengers-and-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resales after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after omnibus budget bill passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster Canada is delisting resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario events as it prepares to comply with incoming provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your summer BBQ is about to cost more – here’s the surprising reason why]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Americans head into barbecue season, rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions are driving up the cost of propane.When energy prices rise, the added costs ripple through the food system and into everyday purchases, from meat counters to backyard grills."The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts nearly every facet of the U.S. economy and beef cattle are not immune," Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-summer-bbq-is-about-to-cost-more-heres-the-surprising-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-summer-bbq-is-about-to-cost-more-heres-the-surprising-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft to offer voluntary buyouts for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike announces roughly 1,400 layoffs in latest round of cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 1,400 people across Nike's Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday.In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike&rsquo;s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of the company&rsquo;s global workforce."This is not a new direction," Alagirisamy wrote. "It is the next phase of the work already underway."The announcement follows a series of recent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-announces-roughly-1400-layoffs-in-latest-round-of-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-announces-roughly-1400-layoffs-in-latest-round-of-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signals interest in buying Spirit Airlines with taxpayer backing, aims to resell for profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has doubled down on the idea of a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines rather than a traditional bailout, an approach critics previously described as highly problematic.Trump reaffirmed his interest in offering the airline a financial lifeline during a meeting at the Oval Office on Thursday, adding that the plan would involve reselling the carrier once oil prices decline."We're thinking about doing it, helping them out and meaning bailing them out or buying it. I th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signals-interest-in-buying-spirit-airlines-with-taxpayer-backing-aims-to-resell-for-profit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signals-interest-in-buying-spirit-airlines-with-taxpayer-backing-aims-to-resell-for-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson issues recall for nearly 17,000 motorcycles over brake failure issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 17,000 motorcycles over a potential brake failure issue that could heighten the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators.The recalled motorcycles include 2025 and 2026 models.Affected motorcycles include the Harley-Davidson FXLRS with a production date from Dec. 5, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXLRST with a production date from Oct. 3, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXBB with a production date from Oct. 3. 2024, to March 16, 2026;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-issues-recall-for-nearly-17000-motorcycles-over-brake-failure-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-issues-recall-for-nearly-17000-motorcycles-over-brake-failure-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of ice cream products recalled over undeclared allergens posing 'life-threatening' risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California-based ice cream company is recalling dozens of products over missing ingredient labels that could put people with food allergies at risk.Silver Moon LP, operating as Loard&rsquo;s Ice Cream, is voluntarily recalling all retail-sized products because they may contain undeclared allergens, including milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts and soy, according to an April 16 notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA warned that anyone with allergies or sensitivities to tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-ice-cream-products-recalled-over-undeclared-allergens-posing-life-threatening-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-ice-cream-products-recalled-over-undeclared-allergens-posing-life-threatening-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face: steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during "high intensity activities" they pose a potential burn hazard.&nbsp;According to the CPSC, there were 14 reported heat-related incidents with the socks, and 13 of them involved first- or second-degree partial thickness burns.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-urgent-recall-on-popular-product-linked-to-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-urgent-recall-on-popular-product-linked-to-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta informs staff of layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has informed its staff it will let go of roughly 8,000 employees &mdash; approximately 10% of its workforce &mdash; as it looks to bolster its presence in the artificial intelligence space.&nbsp;The employees were told about the sweeping cuts in a memo as the company prepares to make heavy investments in AI. The layoffs are expected to begin May 20."I know this is unwelcome news and confirming this puts everyone in an uneasy state, but we feel this is the best path forward, given the circum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-informs-staff-of-layoffs-affecting-8000-employees-amid-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-informs-staff-of-layoffs-affecting-8000-employees-amid-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: American economic success — we have oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Navy&rsquo;s blockade of Iranian ports is working to perfection, and is basically stopping Iran from selling any oil or getting any money. Losing $400 or $500 million a day means you&rsquo;re in a business that has no future. You won&rsquo;t meet payroll. No retirement accounts. No health benefits either. And your employees and their families and friends are getting very, very angry. They didn&rsquo;t sign on to this insane radical Islamism, which is leading to the destruction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-american-economic-success-we-have-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-american-economic-success-we-have-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines raising ticket prices up to 20% as fuel costs surge amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines warned Wednesday that the company is raising ticket prices by as much as 20% as it grapples with surging jet fuel costs driven by the war in Iran.The alarming notice came during the company&rsquo;s quarterly earnings call, where CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is aiming to "recover 100% of the increase in jet fuel prices as quickly as possible." &nbsp;"Sell-in yields for all future travel are now up 20% year-over-year," Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Andre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-raising-ticket-prices-up-to-20-as-fuel-costs-surge-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-raising-ticket-prices-up-to-20-as-fuel-costs-surge-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatics, NFL announce multi-year partnership for on-site retail at marquee events, including 2026 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off, Fanatics and the NFL announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership where the global sports platform will be the league&rsquo;s official on-site retail partner at marquee events like the one set for Thursday night in Pittsburgh.&nbsp;Fanatics will be bringing its on-site retail expertise to marquee global events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Kickoff, NFL International Games, NFL Flag Championships, NFL Scouting Combine and the Pro Bowl Games.&nbsp;This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-nfl-announce-multi-year-partnership-for-on-site-retail-at-marquee-events-including-2026-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-nfl-announce-multi-year-partnership-for-on-site-retail-at-marquee-events-including-2026-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar De La Hoya joins the battle on Capitol Hill to reinvent boxing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxing&rsquo;s future as both a sport and a business was front and center on Capitol Hill this week, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed whether a fragmented system that has governed the sport for decades can still compete in today&rsquo;s media landscape.At issue is a proposed overhaul that would allow for the creation of a "new, centralized, alternative professional boxing system called Unified Boxing Organizations (UBO)."&nbsp;The entities would be capable of controlling promotion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oscar-de-la-hoya-joins-the-battle-on-capitol-hill-to-reinvent-boxing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oscar-de-la-hoya-joins-the-battle-on-capitol-hill-to-reinvent-boxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls over 140,000 pickup trucks over wiring fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 140,000 Ranger trucks in the U.S. after federal safety regulators warned a wiring issue could elevate the risk of fire, as well as potential crashes or injuries.The recall affects 140,201 vehicles spanning the 2024 through 2026 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The agency said the problem is linked to wiring associated with the sun visor and headliner that may be routed incorrectly or wrapped with too much tape, condi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-140000-pickup-trucks-over-wiring-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-140000-pickup-trucks-over-wiring-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of American defense is undergoing a high-tech revolution as the Pentagon has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to test heavy-duty humanoid robots.Foundation Future Industries recently secured the $24 million contract for its "Phantom" robots, designed to breach enemy sites and spare American lives. CEO Sankaet Pathak and chief strategy advisor Eric Trump argue the technology will help maintain America&rsquo;s edge on the battlefield."We are America First. We have to win this race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eric-trump-backed-robot-startup-lands-24m-pentagon-deal-to-compete-with-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eric-trump-backed-robot-startup-lands-24m-pentagon-deal-to-compete-with-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. shareholders approve $81-billion US takeover by Paramount]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the business to Paramount on Thursday. The approval by shareholders is a big step toward the deal being finalized, which would have big implications for the media landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet increases fees for checked baggage, matching recent Air Canada move]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is increasing the price many passengers will pay to check baggage less than two weeks after a similar Air Canada move, with increases of $5, $10 and $50 to certain checked luggage fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada's most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada&rsquo;s largest venues &mdash;underscoring the genre&rsquo;s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon's new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O&rsquo;Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat's parent company cutting flights due to high cost of jet fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transat A.T. Inc travel company will reduce capacity by six per cent from May to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ternus is replacing Tim Cook as Apple CEO. But he faces a big challenge in AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently a vice-president of hardware engineering with Apple, Ternus has overseen the product design of much of the company's tech, from AirPods to the Macbook Neo. But Apple has struggled on the AI front in recent years, and how Ternus will approach it remains a question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a premium subscription that, for a monthly fee, allows users to extend the life of their story posts, "spotlight" their stories to put them at the front of followers' feeds and see how many people have rewatched their stories. It's part of an industry-wide shift away from services that are free and equal for all users &mdash; a shift that some say is wearing people out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida launches criminal probe into whether chatbot aided suspect in deadly campus shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over whether its ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot could bear legal responsibility in last year&rsquo;s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University.The probe follows a review of chat logs between the suspect, Phoenix Ikner, and ChatGPT after a April 17, 2025, attack that left two people dead and six others injured.Uthmeier alleged the chatbot advised the gunman on what weapons and ammunition to u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-launches-criminal-probe-into-whether-chatbot-aided-suspect-in-deadly-campus-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-launches-criminal-probe-into-whether-chatbot-aided-suspect-in-deadly-campus-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A beginner-friendly ETF portfolio that requires almost no maintenance and delivers long-term results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people who delay investing aren't doing so because they think putting their money into the markets is a bad idea. They're stuck in front of a confusing smorgasbord of options, afraid to pile the wrong things on their plate and at least a little afraid of looking like they don't know what they're doing (especially if it's true). Thus, analysis paralysis is often the default.Have no fear. There's a quick and simple way to build a sensible portfolio by using a small handful of exchange-traded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-beginner-friendly-etf-portfolio-that-requires-almost-no-maintenance-and-delivers-long-term-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-beginner-friendly-etf-portfolio-that-requires-almost-no-maintenance-and-delivers-long-term-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: No sock puppet — Kevin Warsh will bring a gust of fresh air to the Federal Reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee today and passed with flying colors. It&rsquo;s the best way I can put it. It may well be a new era for the Federal Reserve as Mr. Warsh outlined his long-held views that the central bank&rsquo;s remit has grown too far and too wide and must be curbed.That its balance sheet of assets and liabilities should similarly be downsized, that it was never meant to be an overbearing central planning economic agen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-sock-puppet-kevin-warsh-will-bring-a-gust-of-fresh-air-to-the-federal-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-sock-puppet-kevin-warsh-will-bring-a-gust-of-fresh-air-to-the-federal-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa John's box message telling customers to tip delivery drivers sparks fierce tipping culture debate online]]></title><description><![CDATA[A message encouraging Papa John's customers to tip their delivery drivers has enraged social media users, as frustration over America's expanding "tipping culture" continues to ferment.TikTok user @sydneeee___ posted a video last week showing a box from the pizza chain that stated: "DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service."&nbsp;The message left some fuming, sparking a debate over the purpose of delivery fees and whether corporations should be responsible for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-box-message-telling-customers-to-tip-delivery-drivers-sparks-fierce-tipping-culture-debate-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-box-message-telling-customers-to-tip-delivery-drivers-sparks-fierce-tipping-culture-debate-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States secure $23M from Roblox, mandate stricter protections for young users: 'The right thing to do']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox has agreed to sweeping platform overhauls and more than $23 million in combined settlements with the states of Alabama and West Virginia following investigations into the gaming platform's child safety failures.The settlements, both announced by the states' attorneys general on Tuesday, mandate strict new safeguards designed to protect minors from online predators and inappropriate content.Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who secured a $12.2 million settlement that ensures 100% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-secure-23m-from-roblox-mandate-stricter-protections-for-young-users-the-right-thing-to-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-secure-23m-from-roblox-mandate-stricter-protections-for-young-users-the-right-thing-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP senator will block Warsh nomination until 'bogus' Powell probe ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said Tuesday he will continue to block Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve after a heated hearing, arguing the process cannot move forward amid an ongoing Justice Department investigation involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell."At the end of the day, there's only one thing that solves this problem, and it's getting rid of the bogus investigation that started without the president's knowledge and has created this situation," Tillis told FOX Business o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-will-block-warsh-nomination-until-bogus-powell-probe-ends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-will-block-warsh-nomination-until-bogus-powell-probe-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he wants 'somebody' to buy Spirit Airlines, opposes United-American merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines, with the low-cost carrier facing headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy.Trump was interviewed on CNBC's "Squawk Box" and said, "I don't mind mergers" and suggested that could help resolve the issues Spirit faces."You know, Spirit's in trouble, and I'd love somebody to buy Spirit. It's 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out," the president said.He also drew a distinction betw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-wants-somebody-to-buy-spirit-airlines-opposes-united-american-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-wants-somebody-to-buy-spirit-airlines-opposes-united-american-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We gotta eat’: Philly butcher on rising beef prices as customers adjust spending habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising beef prices are drawing renewed scrutiny as federal investigators examine whether market dynamics or potential misconduct, are driving costs higher for American consumers.FOX Business&rsquo; Jeff Flock joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on a new Justice Department criminal investigation tied to the surge in beef prices as households continue to feel the strain at grocery stores.POPULAR BABY FOOD BRAND HIT BY 'CRIMINAL ACT' AS RAT POISON FOUND IN SEIZE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-gotta-eat-philly-butcher-on-rising-beef-prices-as-customers-adjust-spending-habits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-gotta-eat-philly-butcher-on-rising-beef-prices-as-customers-adjust-spending-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California accuses Amazon of pushing rivals to raise prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[California officials allege Amazon may have quietly driven up prices across the internet by pressuring retailers and brands not to undercut its listings, according to newly unsealed court evidence.The allegations, revealed Monday as part of the state&rsquo;s antitrust lawsuit, claim Amazon worked behind the scenes with companies like Levi Strauss and others to influence pricing at competitors, including Walmart, Home Depot and Chewy.In one example cited by the state, Levi&rsquo;s allegedly pushe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-accuses-amazon-of-pushing-rivals-to-raise-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-accuses-amazon-of-pushing-rivals-to-raise-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert rips ‘irresponsible’ AI study over blackmail scenarios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns about artificial intelligence behaving unpredictably are gaining attention following a recent experiment involving leading AI models, though experts remain divided on what the findings actually demonstrate.President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Co-Chair David Sacks joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to address claims tied to an Anthropic study examining so-called "agentic misalignment."ELON MUSK BACKS &lsquo;UNIVERSAL HIGH INCOME&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-rips-irresponsible-ai-study-over-blackmail-scenarios/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-rips-irresponsible-ai-study-over-blackmail-scenarios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ reportedly pursuing criminal antitrust probe of major meatpacking companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is reportedly pursuing a criminal antitrust investigation of large meatpacking companies after President Donald Trump called for them to face a probe over the higher prices facing consumers.The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that while the DOJ indicated it was investigating beef companies following the president's request, the criminal nature of the probe hasn't been disclosed previously.Trump claimed in November that beef companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reportedly-pursuing-criminal-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpacking-companies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reportedly-pursuing-criminal-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpacking-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mythos, Anthropic's most advanced AI model to date, has sparked fears about the threat to traditional software security after the AI &zwnj;startup said the preview had uncovered "thousands" of major vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco plans major growth push, targeting 30 new locations annually]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is betting big on a massive global expansion strategy, aiming to open 30 new warehouses annually over the next decade.Driven by a combined goal to fix overcrowded stores and record-breaking demand, the retail giant is moving into new territories like Port St. Lucie, Florida, while eyeing a 50-50 split between U.S. and international growth. For the American consumer, this could mean shorter lines, better parking and more access to bulk savings as the company tackles "overburdened" location]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plans-major-growth-push-targeting-30-new-locations-annually/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plans-major-growth-push-targeting-30-new-locations-annually/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Federal Reserve shapes your wallet – and why it matters right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to what Americans can afford, no institution looms larger than the Federal Reserve.The nation&rsquo;s central bank doesn&rsquo;t set the price of groceries, cars or homes directly. But it does influence how expensive it is to borrow money &ndash; and that can make a significant difference in what families pay each month.Right now, borrowing is costly. High interest rates mean larger monthly payments on mortgages, car loans and credit cards, even if the price of a home or vehicle ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-federal-reserve-shapes-your-wallet-and-why-it-matters-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-federal-reserve-shapes-your-wallet-and-why-it-matters-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh view the central bank's inflation goal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh is testifying on Tuesday about his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, with senators likely to press him on his views of the Fed's 2% inflation target given the persistent price pressures affecting the U.S. economy since the pandemic.The 56-year-old Warsh, who served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, will testify before the Senate Banking Committee as senators weigh his nomination to succeed current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term leading the central bank is due]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-does-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-view-the-central-banks-inflation-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-does-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-view-the-central-banks-inflation-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is John Ternus, set to succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, John Ternus, is set to take over as the tech manufacturer's CEO later this year after current chief executive Tim Cook announced on Monday that he would be stepping down.Cook will transition to executive chairman of the company&rsquo;s board of directors. The company said the transition followed a "thoughtful, long-term succession planning process" and was unanimously approved by the board of directors."It has been the greatest privilege of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/who-is-john-ternus-set-to-succeed-tim-cook-as-apples-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/who-is-john-ternus-set-to-succeed-tim-cook-as-apples-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Scott predicts 'near unanimous' GOP support for Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ahead of hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-SC, said he expects Federal Reserve Chairman candidate Kevin Warsh to successfully move through the Senate confirmation process, despite opposition from Democrats in the higher chamber.&nbsp;Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump in January to chair the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to replace outgoing Chairman Jerome Powell.&nbsp;"I think Kevin is a fantastic person and a very strong pick," Scott told Fox News Digital duri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-scott-predicts-near-unanimous-gop-support-for-trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-ahead-of-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-scott-predicts-near-unanimous-gop-support-for-trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-ahead-of-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to name new Canada-U.S. trade advisory council, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a new advisory council on Canada and U.S. trade on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a possible deal.The letter was sent by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, who wrote that a merger between United and American would "combine two of the 'Big Four' U.S. airlines into an 'industry behemoth,' controlling nearly half of the U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bipartisan-senators-press-united-and-american-ceos-on-reported-merger-of-leading-airlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bipartisan-senators-press-united-and-american-ceos-on-reported-merger-of-leading-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster brings back fan-favorite 'Endless Shrimp' deal in long-awaited return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Lobster is bringing back its famous "Endless Shrimp" promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings.The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be priced at $24.99 per person, up from $20 in 2024, when it most recently appeared on menus. Other locations have reportedly priced the promotion at $29.99, according to USA Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-brings-back-fan-favorite-endless-shrimp-deal-in-long-awaited-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-brings-back-fan-favorite-endless-shrimp-deal-in-long-awaited-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership change at Apple sparks industry and Wall Street reactions as Cook transitions roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO and transitioning to executive chairman, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1, 2026, as reactions begin pouring in from across the tech industry and Wall Street.Apple said the leadership change follows a long-planned succession process, with Ternus, a 25-year company veteran and current head of Hardware Engineering, stepping into the CEO role as the company navigates its next phase of innovation.John Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and currently ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leadership-change-at-apple-sparks-industry-and-wall-street-reactions-as-cook-transitions-roles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leadership-change-at-apple-sparks-industry-and-wall-street-reactions-as-cook-transitions-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Banking, blockading, and the final Iranian financial squeeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week Treasury Man Scott Bessent unveiled Operation Economic Fury to put maximum financial pressure on the hoodlums running the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. I&rsquo;d like to give that economic fury some more visibility, because I think blockading Iran ports, which will keep the regime out of the money, along with a banking freeze, are two major weapons that will eventually bring the regime to an end.We know the Iranian ports are being successfully blocked, and it won&rsquo;t be long u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-banking-blockading-and-the-final-iranian-financial-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-banking-blockading-and-the-final-iranian-financial-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, handing reins to hardware leader John Ternus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company's market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion US during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained by the threat of Iranian attacks, impacting the availability of a key input in making jet fuel.Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Price Index showed that the global price of jet fuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/soaring-jet-fuel-prices-threaten-to-drive-up-summer-travel-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/soaring-jet-fuel-prices-threaten-to-drive-up-summer-travel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in major leadership shakeup, successor named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down in a major leadership shakeup, the tech giant announced Monday.He will transition to executive chairman of the company&rsquo;s board of directors and will be succeeded by longtime Apple veteran John Ternus, the company&rsquo;s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, effective Sept. 1.&nbsp;"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company," Cook said.&nbsp;"I love Apple w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-in-major-leadership-shakeup-successor-named/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-in-major-leadership-shakeup-successor-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could S&amp;P 500 ETFs alone fund your entire retirement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most investors have heard that investing in the S&amp;P 500 is one of the best ways to create long-term wealth. It's probably the default option in their workplace retirement plan. Even a lot of self-directed investors will put their money in the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF or the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF and call it a day. There's a reason, after all, that these are the two largest ETFs in the world, with more than $1.6 trillion in assets combined.The S&amp;P 500 is many people's only investme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/could-sampp-500-etfs-alone-fund-your-entire-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/could-sampp-500-etfs-alone-fund-your-entire-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California built more homes than people over six years — so why is housing still so tight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state's population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight.An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in which California's population grew by only 39,000 residents.Despite the relative growth in the number of housing units available, vacancy rates showed the market remained tigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-built-more-homes-than-people-over-six-years-so-why-is-housing-still-so-tight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-built-more-homes-than-people-over-six-years-so-why-is-housing-still-so-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase comes after the inflation rate fell in February to 1.8 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with deeper layoffs expected later this year, according to a report.The tech giant intends to slash roughly 10% of its global workforce &mdash; or nearly 8,000 employees &mdash; in an initial round of cuts on May 20, sources told Reuters.The company is also planning additional layoffs in the second half of the year, though details including timing and scope remain unclear, the outlet reported.The report follows earlier Reuters re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-plans-to-slash-roughly-8000-jobs-next-month-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-plans-to-slash-roughly-8000-jobs-next-month-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV shopping empire behind QVC, HSN files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company behind well-known shopping channels QVC and HSN has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. &nbsp;QVC Group, which filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, announced the filing in a press release Thursday, saying the company will undergo a restructuring support agreement (RSA) to reduce its debt from $6.6 billion to $1.3 billion.The goal of the RSA is to emerge from bankruptcy within 90 days.&nbsp;"The company has ample liquidity to support the business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tv-shopping-empire-behind-qvc-hsn-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tv-shopping-empire-behind-qvc-hsn-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Stocks Melt Up, While President Trump Marches to Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[More good news on President Trump winning the war and the growing likelihood that some kind of agreement will be made with Iran. It&rsquo;s driving the stock market sky-high.&nbsp;My guess is improving the animal spirits of all Americans who know the cause to destroy Iran is just but were concerned how difficult it might be.I continue to call this the Trump miracle. I continue to believe it is providential. Ending the most gruesome government since the Nazis of World War II. It&rsquo;s such a ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-stocks-melt-up-while-president-trump-marches-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-stocks-melt-up-while-president-trump-marches-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks over gearshift issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. following a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into reports of unexpected downshifts, the regulator said on Friday.NHTSA's recall announcement said Ford was aware of two injuries and one accident that were potentially related to the issue, and that dealers would update the trucks' powertrain control module (PCM) software as a remedy.Earlier this year, the regulator had expanded a safety-related]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-14-million-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-gearshift-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-14-million-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-gearshift-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA to cut flights at major US airport to reduce delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that it would implement a scheduling reduction at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after the airlines that serve the airport planned to scale up flights despite significant levels of cancellations and delays.&nbsp;O'Hare is the busiest airport in the U.S. based on flight volume and had over 3,080 flights planned on peak days for summer 2026, an increase of 14.9% from peak days in summer 2025 when just 60% of arrivals and depar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-to-cut-flights-at-major-us-airport-to-reduce-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-to-cut-flights-at-major-us-airport-to-reduce-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak and seafood chain 801 Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy after closing Denver, Minneapolis spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kansas-based restaurant group with several steak and seafood locations in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, Nebraska and Iowa, has filed for bankruptcy.801 Restaurant Group LLC filed for Chapter 11 reorganization last Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Kansas, the company confirmed to Fox Business.The business owns several companies that operate restaurants as 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish and 801 Local.RISING FUEL COSTS THREATEN SPIRIT AIRLINES' BANKRUPTCY EXIT PLAN: REPORTS"The comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-and-seafood-chain-801-restaurant-group-files-for-bankruptcy-after-closing-denver-minneapolis-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-and-seafood-chain-801-restaurant-group-files-for-bankruptcy-after-closing-denver-minneapolis-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart to remodel over 650 stores, open about 20 new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart announced that it's planning to remodel more than 650 of its stores around the U.S. while it also will open about 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027.The retail giant said on Thursday that the plan builds on its 2024 commitment to open or convert over 150 new locations while updating its existing store portfolio."This investment is intended to create jobs, help strengthen local economies, and make shopping faster and more convenient for our customers," Walmart said, adding that the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-to-remodel-over-650-stores-open-about-20-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-to-remodel-over-650-stores-open-about-20-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk backs ‘universal high income’ to combat AI job losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&nbsp;turned heads Friday when he suggested that the federal government paying citizens a "universal high income" is the best way to combat AI-related job losses."Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI," Musk said in a post on his own X platform shortly after midnight Friday morning.The proposal, which is still pinned to the top of his X account, rebuffed the idea that such payments would be inflationary."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-backs-universal-high-income-to-combat-ai-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-backs-universal-high-income-to-combat-ai-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing plans to spend $36 million on composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility, the aerospace company's president announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down, departure is 'spooking investors']]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings will not seek re-election to the company's board.He is currently the chair of the streaming entertainment giant's board of directors."Reed Hastings has informed us that he will not stand for re-election to our Board when his current term expires at the Annual Meeting in June, in order to focus on his philanthropy and other pursuits," the company wrote in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission report.NETFLIX RAISES SUBSCRIPTION PRICES ACROSS ALL PLANS"Reed bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-departure-is-spooking-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-departure-is-spooking-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends Toronto and Montreal flights to JFK over jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends 6 routes 'no longer economically feasible' amid jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices plummeted more than 10% on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all commercial shipping traffic for the duration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude fell over 10% to under $85 a barrel, while Brent crude oil prices dropped more than 10% to around $89 a barrel.The plunge in oil prices comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open for all commercial ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-plunge-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-for-commercial-shipping-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-plunge-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-for-commercial-shipping-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally, oil falls more than 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed in morning trading, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to about $86 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally and oil tumbles 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed shortly after open, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to $89.13 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, U.S. stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, US stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a train to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium will cost $150]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans planning to use New Jersey's NJ Transit to travel from New York City to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games this summer will have to pay $150 for a round-trip ticket, officials confirmed on Friday.The fare would apply to fans taking NJ Transit's rail service from New York City's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, with a stop at Secaucus station.News of the pricing was first reported by The Athletic.Ordinarily, the fare for that route would cost $12.90 for a return ticket, which the repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taking-a-train-to-world-cup-games-at-metlife-stadium-will-cost-150/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taking-a-train-to-world-cup-games-at-metlife-stadium-will-cost-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year partnership for AI push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legacy automaker eyes 60 per cent data centre footprint cut by 2029 as it leans into big tech in software, AI Race. Deal is set to co-develop 100+ initiatives at Stellantis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash’s new ad tools could change how restaurants compete for customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is rolling out new advertising features to help restaurants find customers who are more likely to order from them, bring in new diners and expand their business more efficiently.In a news release shared by the company on Thursday, three new tools have been added to the online food ordering/delivery platform to help restaurants quickly gain regular customers.&nbsp;"Restaurant brands want to reach customers who will genuinely enjoy their food and hospitality and keep coming back over time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doordashs-new-ad-tools-could-change-how-restaurants-compete-for-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doordashs-new-ad-tools-could-change-how-restaurants-compete-for-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50,000 toys pulled from shelves over batteries that pose 'death' risk to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50,000 pet laser toys are being recalled across the U.S. after officials warned they pose a "serious risk of injury or death" to children.The recall affects about 51,160 "Lil&rsquo; Buddies Pet Laser Toys" sold by Los Angeles-based JC Sales. The products fail to meet mandatory safety standards for items containing button cell and coin batteries, according to a Thursday notice from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The agency said the toys have a dangerously un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-50000-toys-pulled-from-shelves-over-batteries-that-pose-death-risk-to-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-50000-toys-pulled-from-shelves-over-batteries-that-pose-death-risk-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspects convicted for insurance fraud after staging costume bear attacks in luxury vehicles caught on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Los Angeles-area residents were recently convicted in an unusual insurance fraud scheme using a person in a bear costume to fake attacks on high-end vehicles to collect insurance payouts.As part of the California Department of Insurance's Operation Bear Claw, Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village; Ruben Tamrazian, 26, of Glendale; and Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, of Glendale, pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud and were sentenced to 180 days in jail and two years of supervised probati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/suspects-convicted-for-insurance-fraud-after-staging-costume-bear-attacks-in-luxury-vehicles-caught-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/suspects-convicted-for-insurance-fraud-after-staging-costume-bear-attacks-in-luxury-vehicles-caught-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xanax XR recalled after discovery that tablets may fail to release medication properly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A batch of Xanax XR is being recalled nationwide after the manufacturer found it may not release the medication in the body as intended.Viatris, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall for ALPRAZolam extended-release tablets, 3 mg, distributed in 60-count bottles under lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Xanax XR is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder and anxiety in adults.The issue was classified as a Class II rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/xanax-xr-recalled-after-discovery-that-tablets-may-fail-to-release-medication-properly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/xanax-xr-recalled-after-discovery-that-tablets-may-fail-to-release-medication-properly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s Iran Miracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s remarkable half-hour news gaggle covered so much ground and so knowledgeably. I doubt if there&rsquo;s another president like it in my lifetime that could have done that.Mr. Trump&rsquo;s message, as I heard it, is that the war in Iran is over. We have destroyed them militarily and the brilliant blockade strategy is destroying them economically and financially.Iran as a nuclear and terrorist power is over.All the critics have been proven wrong. Mr. Trump has been proven r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-iran-miracle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-iran-miracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo revenues soar after slashing prices on Lay&rsquo;s, Doritos amid 'holistic' company transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and drink giant PepsiCo is seeing significant gains after lowering prices on its signature snacks and beverages earlier this year to lure back cost-conscious consumers.In February, the company slashed prices by up to 15% on its signature snacks, including Lay&rsquo;s and Doritos, as Americans tightened their budgets amid persistently high costs.PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta told FOX Business anchor Liz Claman Thursday the strategy helped consumers financially and helped drive the company&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-revenues-soar-after-slashing-prices-on-layrsquos-doritos-amid-holistic-company-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-revenues-soar-after-slashing-prices-on-layrsquos-doritos-amid-holistic-company-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allbirds drops sneakers, reinvents itself as an AI infrastructure company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allbirds on Wednesday announced that the company will pivot from making sneakers to providing computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI).The San Francisco-based company said it will execute a $50 million convertible financing agreement with an institutional investor to begin acquiring graphics processing units (GPUs), which can be used to train AI models.The company also plans to rebrand itself as "NewBird AI" and eventually shift its focus to offering cloud computing capacity and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allbirds-drops-sneakers-reinvents-itself-as-an-ai-infrastructure-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allbirds-drops-sneakers-reinvents-itself-as-an-ai-infrastructure-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Security’s next COLA projection might not go as far as retirees hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[American retirees who are receiving Social Security will see an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year, and a new report projects that next year's benefit increase may be smaller than many retirees expect.A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts that Social Security's 2027 COLA will be 2.8%, which would be the same benefit boost as the 2026 COLA.That would amount to an increase in the average Social Security benefits check for retired workers of $56.69, raising the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-securitys-next-cola-projection-might-not-go-as-far-as-retirees-hope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-securitys-next-cola-projection-might-not-go-as-far-as-retirees-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax fight heats up as New York targets wealthy homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing push for higher taxes on wealthy homeowners in New York is intensifying the debate over how far states should go to raise revenue, as policymakers weigh the broader economic impact on investment, housing and taxpayer behavior.FOX Business&rsquo; Connor Hansen joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on the latest proposals, which center on a new tax targeting high-value second homes owned by nonresidents.The proposal comes as voters nationwide continue t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tax-fight-heats-up-as-new-york-targets-wealthy-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tax-fight-heats-up-as-new-york-targets-wealthy-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations cancels all Cuba operations until October amid island's fuel crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations has both extended and broadened its suspension of operations in Cuba, as the popular tourist hub remains cut off from oil shipments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks' of jet fuel left amid Hormuz blockade, energy agency chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has "maybe 6 weeks or so jet fuel left" amid shortages due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Associated Press reported Thursday.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol offered the analysis in an interview, telling the AP that the Hormuz situation has caused "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.""In the past, there was a group called &lsquo;Dire Straits.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s a dire strait now, and it is going to have major imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-amid-hormuz-blockade-energy-agency-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-amid-hormuz-blockade-energy-agency-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo says its price cuts are bringing shoppers back]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years.The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for products like chips and snacks showed early signs of recovery.After a stretch where higher prices weighed on buying habits, PepsiCo said i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-says-its-price-cuts-are-bringing-shoppers-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-says-its-price-cuts-are-bringing-shoppers-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall as Iran ceasefire eases market tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.3% from last week's reading of 6.37%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.83% a year ago.MIAMI OVERTAKES LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK AS WORLD'S RISKIEST HOUSING MARKET FOR BUBBLE RISK"Compared to one year ago when rates were at 6.83%, this is a meaningful improvement for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-as-iran-ceasefire-eases-market-tensions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-as-iran-ceasefire-eases-market-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising fuel costs threaten Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy exit plan: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines is facing renewed financial pressure as rising fuel costs threaten to complicate its efforts to exit bankruptcy, adding uncertainty to its restructuring plan, according to reports.&nbsp;The low-cost carrier, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024, has been working toward a financial overhaul aimed at stabilizing operations and improving liquidity. But a recent surge in fuel prices &ndash; driven by the ongoing war with Iran &ndash; is creating fresh headwin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-fuel-costs-threaten-spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-exit-plan-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-fuel-costs-threaten-spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-exit-plan-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatorade parent company PepsiCo said Thursday they're hoping to broaden their customer base to include non-athletes who are also trying to hydrate &mdash; whether they're on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing a hangover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to 'oil shock']]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging prices provide 'adrenaline shot' for Canadian helium industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada&rsquo;s nascent helium industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air travel faces 'unprecedented' fuel crisis as war squeezes supply, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe has "maybe six weeks" of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain throttled. Here's what consumers should know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration taps automakers to boost weapons production in WWII-style push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is turning to automakers and U.S. manufacturers to ramp up weapons production in a World War II-style push, a Pentagon official confirmed to FOX Business."The Department of War is committed to rapidly expanding the defense industrial base by leveraging all available commercial solutions and technologies to ensure our warfighters maintain a decisive advantage," a Pentagon Official told FOX Business."The Department is aggressively pursuing and integrating the best of Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-taps-automakers-to-boost-weapons-production-in-wwii-style-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-taps-automakers-to-boost-weapons-production-in-wwii-style-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await]]></title><description><![CDATA[The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks &mdash;including the harsh reality of Canadian winters &mdash; as it seeks to expand north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal NDP introduced a motion on Wednesday to ban so-called surveillance pricing, where personal data is used to offer individual customers or groups of people different prices than others. While finding specific examples is difficult, critics argue it's a serious problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oil and gas losing competitive edge due to industrial carbon price: industry leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in Canada's oil and gas sector say the industrial carbon levy would erode the country's competitive edge at a time when the world is clamouring for a reliable energy supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tough job market isn't getting any better for young Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of young people are turning to job fairs to try and stand out in-person to find a gig for this summer, but competition remains intense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of locations in Canada, U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year &mdash; outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after sweeping three byelections in Ontario and Quebec that gave him a majority in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is temporarily removing the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns to CEO role on interim basis, as Irina Novoselsky exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a contract between the company and a controversial U.S. government department, making way for the firm's founder to return on an interim basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap between richest and poorest Canadians widened again in 2025, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada says the income gap &mdash; measuring the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and those in the bottom 40 per cent &mdash; reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Premium raising prices for first time since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Premium subscribers should expect to see higher monthly prices, marking the first increase since 2023.The streaming platform said the price changes will help it "maintain features our members value most: ad-free viewing, background play, and a massive library of 300M+ tracks on YouTube Music.""We continue to offer several plans, ensuring subscribers can choose the option that works best for them," the company said.NETFLIX CEO GRILLED DURING HEATED SENATE HEARING OVER TRANS CONTENT FOR CH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/youtube-premium-raising-prices-for-first-time-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/youtube-premium-raising-prices-for-first-time-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped back below $100 US a barrel on Monday, though its still up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war began in late February. The S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all reversed their early losses to close up, as Wall Street holds out hope that a worst-case economic scenario can be avoided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered just over $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets also dipped in early trading, following world markets on their downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That's up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise above $100, North American stock market holds steady as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Trump Accounts pitched as tax-season gateway to building wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[With an eye on the next generation, a new Trump Accounts proposal aims to turn tax season into more than a yearly chore &ndash; recasting it as a first step toward building lasting wealth.Tucked inside President Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the plan would create government-backed investment accounts for children, designed to grow over time.The accounts would function much like traditional long-term investment vehicles, but with rules tailored to protect young savers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-trump-accounts-pitched-as-tax-season-gateway-to-building-wealth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-trump-accounts-pitched-as-tax-season-gateway-to-building-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta vows appeal of 'landmark' social media verdicts, warns of free speech erosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is pushing back against a pair of verdicts that awarded plaintiffs hundreds of millions. The company has vowed to appeal the New Mexico and California rulings, and has already taken countermeasures against attorneys looking to recruit plaintiffs on the very social media platforms that they're looking to fight.In New Mexico, a jury found Meta liable for misleading customers about the safety of its platforms. The New Mexico Department of Justice celebrated the victory, which made the southwes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-vows-appeal-of-landmark-social-media-verdicts-warns-of-free-speech-erosion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-vows-appeal-of-landmark-social-media-verdicts-warns-of-free-speech-erosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barron Trump’s beverage brand unveils first flavors ahead of launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[First son Barron Trump&rsquo;s new beverage venture has announced its first two flavors ahead of its planned launch, now set for May.&nbsp;SOLLOS Yerba Mate, headquartered near Mar-a-Lago, revealed the news in a LinkedIn post last week."Introducing our 12-pack: Pineapple + Coconut," the company said. "Launching May 2026."The announcement comes after the 19-year-old, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, was listed as a director of the Palm Beach, Florida-based beverage company, according t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trumps-beverage-brand-unveils-first-flavors-ahead-of-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trumps-beverage-brand-unveils-first-flavors-ahead-of-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters prize money has never been higher, here’s what each golfer gets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic green jacket still defines the Masters &mdash; but the prize money has never been greater.This year&rsquo;s winner will take home a record $4.5 million, a payday that separates sharply from the rest of the field.On Saturday, the Masters announced a total purse of $22.5 million&mdash;an increase of $1.5 million from last year and up $7.5 million from 2022, when American Scottie Scheffler won.More than $17 million of this year&rsquo;s total will go to the top 15 finishers, with payouts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/masters-prize-money-has-never-been-higher-heres-what-each-golfer-gets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/masters-prize-money-has-never-been-higher-heres-what-each-golfer-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront."The Commission&rsquo;s Fees Rule makes it very clear that the total price of live-event tickets must be disclosed up-front to enable consumers to make fully informed purchasing decisions," FTC&rsquo;s Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-reaches-settlement-to-refund-10-million-to-customers-over-deceptive-pricing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-reaches-settlement-to-refund-10-million-to-customers-over-deceptive-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil producers org shreds California Dem for blaming Iran war for his district's gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Association (USOGA) fired back at Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Saturday night, rebuking narratives from Democrats in the deep blue state about gas prices, which include high state taxes."High gas prices in your district aren&rsquo;t 'Trump&rsquo;s war' &mdash; they&rsquo;re Sacramento&rsquo;s doing," the X account run by USOGA President Tim Stewart wrote in a direct response to Khanna."California drivers pay nearly double the national average in state taxes, plus cap-and-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-org-shreds-california-dem-for-blaming-iran-war-for-his-districts-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-org-shreds-california-dem-for-blaming-iran-war-for-his-districts-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent cancelling of a horror novelist's book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people injured after mass shooting at New Jersey Chick-fil-A: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey that left multiple people injured Saturday evening, according to reports.The shooting took place at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, according to NJ.com. &nbsp;It was not immediately clear how many people were shot or the extent of their injuries, but RLS Media reported at least six people were shot."This is an active and ongoing investigation," a spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office told]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-people-injured-after-mass-shooting-at-new-jersey-chick-fil-a-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-people-injured-after-mass-shooting-at-new-jersey-chick-fil-a-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to ditch AI anxiety — experts say there’s a lot less to fear than we think]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, "Change is the only constant." That observation has remained true since his death, but now change is happening even faster, largely due to generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) technology such as ChatGPT or Claude. And that is making many workers even more anxious than usual. But there&rsquo;s also some good news for people willing to learn."Change is always stressful,"&nbsp;Liz Bentley, a workplac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/time-to-ditch-ai-anxiety-experts-say-theres-a-lot-less-to-fear-than-we-think/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/time-to-ditch-ai-anxiety-experts-say-theres-a-lot-less-to-fear-than-we-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 50-home Miami sanctuary where smart money is buying decades of security for their kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind the towering mahogany gates of Miami Beach&rsquo;s Allison Island, the Wall Street South movement is showing its most permanent face yet. It&rsquo;s not just about the zero-percent state income tax or the deep-water docks; it&rsquo;s about the "Caution: Children at Play" signs lining the streets.While legacy metros struggle with urban decay and rising crime, this private sanctuary is being transformed into a high-security nursery for the next generation of American industry. Here, crisp m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-the-50-home-miami-sanctuary-where-smart-money-is-buying-decades-of-security-for-their-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-the-50-home-miami-sanctuary-where-smart-money-is-buying-decades-of-security-for-their-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines joins wave of carriers hiking checked bag fees as jet fuel prices skyrocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines on Thursday announced it's raising fees for checked bags as the company and other airlines face rising fuel costs.The airline is raising its bag fee for flights within the U.S., Canada and short-haul international flights by $10 to $50 for the first bag and $60 for the second bag. Customers will also pay $200 for the third checked bag when purchased at the airport, an increase of $50.&nbsp;Travelers who prepay for their first and second checked bags on the American Airlines web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-joins-wave-of-carriers-hiking-checked-bag-fees-as-jet-fuel-prices-skyrocket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-joins-wave-of-carriers-hiking-checked-bag-fees-as-jet-fuel-prices-skyrocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware of these tax scams as the filing deadline approaches, Congress warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bipartisan leaders of Congress' Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look to use on unsuspecting taxpayers as filing season winds down.Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns or request an extension, and scammers may take advantage of the approaching deadline to take advantage of taxpayers.Scammers have victimized roughly one in four Americans with tax season scams, which have become increasingly common, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beware-of-these-tax-scams-as-the-filing-deadline-approaches-congress-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beware-of-these-tax-scams-as-the-filing-deadline-approaches-congress-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 8 US housing markets favor buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are currently only eight metro areas that are truly buyer's markets.The economist research team at Realtor.com released a diagnostic tool called the Market Clock that tracks the housing market at the national and metro level based on months of supply, time on market, price changes and list-to-sale ratio to reflect local conditions.It tracks the 50 largest metros in the U.S. and found in i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-8-us-housing-markets-favor-buyers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-8-us-housing-markets-favor-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey outpaces US housing market, tops nation in price growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the rest of the country grapples with a stalled housing market and high interest rates, New Jersey has emerged as the nation's top leader in home price growth.Driven by high-wage jobs and a Manhattan exodus, the state is outpacing the national average and outperforming former COVID-era hotspots like Florida.According to a recent report from Cotality, the Garden State isn&rsquo;t just growing; it&rsquo;s outpacing the field by a wide margin, with home prices climbing nearly 6% in February f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-jersey-outpaces-us-housing-market-tops-nation-in-price-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-jersey-outpaces-us-housing-market-tops-nation-in-price-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China emerges as unexpected player in Trump’s Iran diplomacy push]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's growing involvement in Middle East tensions is offering Beijing an opportunity to position itself as a strategic player as President Donald Trump weighs his next diplomatic moves with Iran.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss how China is leveraging its relationship with Iran to project influence while signaling goodwill ahead of a potential high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump.Recent developments in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-emerges-as-unexpected-player-in-trumps-iran-diplomacy-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-emerges-as-unexpected-player-in-trumps-iran-diplomacy-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US ETF assets under management to more than double to $25T by 2030, Citigroup says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assets under management for U.S. exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade, Citigroup said on Thursday, as investors seek the increasingly popular asset class for low-cost, diversified exposure across markets.As of March 2025, the U.S.-listed ETF industry's total assets stood at about $10.4 trillion, according to Citi.The Wall Street brokerage had previously forecast the industry's AUM to hit $19 trillion by 2030 and $29 trillion by 2035.GOLDMAN SACHS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-etf-assets-under-management-to-more-than-double-to-25t-by-2030-citigroup-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-etf-assets-under-management-to-more-than-double-to-25t-by-2030-citigroup-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation surged in March as consumer prices jumped amid the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war's impact on the energy market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) &ndash; a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost &ndash; rose 0.9% from a month ago and is 3.3% higher than last year. The annual figure jumped from last month's 2.4% reading, while the monthly increase also rose markedly from last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surged-in-march-as-iran-wars-energy-impact-hit-consumers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surged-in-march-as-iran-wars-energy-impact-hit-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bissell steamers recalled in response to dozens of 'serious' burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bissell is recalling nearly 2 million of its home steam cleaners in response to over 100 reports of serious burn injuries from one of its attachments, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The brand's Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners are specifically affected by the recall, and the CPSC report says the attachments can "unexpectedly" detach from the steamer, resulting in the user being exposed to hot steam or water, possibly posing a "serious burn hazar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bissell-steamers-recalled-in-response-to-dozens-of-serious-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bissell-steamers-recalled-in-response-to-dozens-of-serious-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USPS halts pension contributions after warning of looming cash crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Postal Service is suspending employer pension contributions for workers beginning Friday, citing a looming cash shortfall, the agency announced Thursday.The move, which affects the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), comes just weeks after the Postal Service warned Congress it could run out of cash in under a year without significant reforms, including changes to pension funding and stamp prices.USPS emphasized that the pause will have no immediate impact on current or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usps-halts-pension-contributions-after-warning-of-looming-cash-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usps-halts-pension-contributions-after-warning-of-looming-cash-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Low taxes are making the American middle class richer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s take a break from the war and follow up on an important economic story, and that is the continued mobility of the great American middle class. There&rsquo;s a lot more prosperity here than left-wing populist tax-and-spend Democrats would have anyone believe.Scott Winship of the American Enterprise Institute has a new study showing how the core middle class and lower incomes have been shrinking, because of a boom in the upper middle class. Dual income households have nearly tripled si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-low-taxes-are-making-the-american-middle-class-richer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-low-taxes-are-making-the-american-middle-class-richer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property tax burden on Americans climbs as home values dip, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[American homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes, with new data showing that the property tax burden rose last year.Data from analytics firm ATTOM showed that the effective tax rate for single-family homes was 0.9% in 2025, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the highest level since 2020 when the national effective tax rate was 1.1%, according to a Realtor.com report.It also found that while the estimated value for a single-family home was down 1.7% year over year in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/property-tax-burden-on-americans-climbs-as-home-values-dip-new-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/property-tax-burden-on-americans-climbs-as-home-values-dip-new-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous holdout home next to Augusta National stays in family as 2026 Masters kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Augusta National Golf Club, home of the prestigious Masters Tournament, has spent years and more than $200 million expanding its footprint in Augusta, Georgia. The club is buying up hundreds of acres of surrounding land for future development.But one property, long considered a holdout, remains firmly in the hands of the family of its original owners.The home at 1112 Stanley Rd. was built in 1959 by Herman and Elizabeth Thacker, and it still stands just across from Gate 6-A.HOW WME SPORTS AGENTS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/famous-holdout-home-next-to-augusta-national-stays-in-family-as-2026-masters-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/famous-holdout-home-next-to-augusta-national-stays-in-family-as-2026-masters-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC chairman climbs 2,000-foot cell tower to spotlight one of America's toughest trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky-high salaries are drawing new attention to one of the country&rsquo;s most overlooked blue-collar jobs, and demand is surging for workers willing to scale America&rsquo;s communications infrastructure.Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and FOX Business' Darren Botelho joined Stuart Varney in a FOX Business exclusive on "Varney &amp; Co." from atop a 2,000-foot broadcast tower in North Carolina, highlighting the workforce behind the nation&rsquo;s expanding connectivity b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chairman-climbs-2000-foot-cell-tower-to-spotlight-one-of-americas-toughest-trades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chairman-climbs-2000-foot-cell-tower-to-spotlight-one-of-americas-toughest-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall for first time in weeks after US-Iran ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell this week after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.37% from last week's reading of 6.46%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.62% a year ago.LOS ANGELES LEADS NATION IN MASSIVE POPULATION EXODUS AS &lsquo;BREAKING POINT&rsquo; HITS G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-weeks-after-us-iran-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-weeks-after-us-iran-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon disrupting itself, rebuilding customer shopping experience around AI from ground up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is signaling a major shift in how it plans to serve customers, starting with rewriting parts of its own playbook.CEO Andy Jassy released his annual letter to shareholders on Thursday, writing that the tech giant is not content to simply add artificial intelligence features to its existing retail business. Instead, Jassy said Amazon is preparing to rebuild the customer shopping experience from the ground up, even if it means disrupting products and systems that already work at massive scal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-disrupting-itself-rebuilding-customer-shopping-experience-around-ai-from-ground-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-disrupting-itself-rebuilding-customer-shopping-experience-around-ai-from-ground-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major US city offers cash incentives to spark growth, attract newcomers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Detroit coalition is rolling out cash incentives of up to $15,000 to attract new residents and retain current ones, as part of a broader push to spur economic growth in the city.The program, dubbed "Make Detroit Home," will award more than $500,000 in benefits to over 300 participants, according to the MoveDetroit coalition, which launched the program. These include entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners, as well as current residents, former Detroiters and newcomers willing to rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-city-offers-cash-incentives-to-spark-growth-attract-newcomers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-city-offers-cash-incentives-to-spark-growth-attract-newcomers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is grocery relief a myth? Why coffee and beef prices are erasing your savings at the checkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are facing a tale of two grocery lists.While some prices are cooling, the items families rely on most for energy and nutrition &mdash; meat and coffee &mdash; are seeing sharp increases that wipe out any savings in the bread aisle.Fourteen of the 25 most common grocery store staples rose in price from February 2024 to February 2026, with the top five largest increases coming from coffee (+55%), lettuce (+39%), ground beef (+31%), sirloin steak (+21%) and orange juice (+15%), according]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-grocery-relief-a-myth-why-coffee-and-beef-prices-are-erasing-your-savings-at-the-checkout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-grocery-relief-a-myth-why-coffee-and-beef-prices-are-erasing-your-savings-at-the-checkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy grew at 0.5% in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace than expected in the fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department's estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of&nbsp;fourth-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 0.5% in the three-month period including October, November and December.&nbsp;That figure was lower than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who had estimated 0.7% GDP growth in the fourth qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-05-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-05-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in February, delayed report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story about the February 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details.The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in February as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in February and is up 2.8% from a year ago. Both figures were in-line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-february-delayed-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-february-delayed-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax season is closing in on the April 15 deadline to file your return or request an extension and a new report details some common mistakes that Americans are making throughout the year that are costing them money.A report by GOBankingRates broke down five tax mistakes that could cost American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.Those common mistakes range from not claiming deductions that were available to the taxpayer or failing to track deductible expenses to misreporting income.Here's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-common-mistakes-that-could-be-costing-american-taxpayers-thousands-of-dollars-every-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-common-mistakes-that-could-be-costing-american-taxpayers-thousands-of-dollars-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system doesn't favour companies over consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns California's energy crisis under Newsom could threaten national security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that California's insufficient energy production could pose a national security risk as President Donald Trump moves to reduce the state's dependence on foreign oil.Wright criticized California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, for making California an energy-starved island by outsourcing oil and gas imports from places like Iraq and Brazil, even though resources could be developed in the state."President Trump is rightfully concerned about energy sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-chris-wright-warns-californias-energy-crisis-under-newsom-could-threaten-national-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-chris-wright-warns-californias-energy-crisis-under-newsom-could-threaten-national-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood titan believes AI is a 'revolutionary moment' reshaping industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is moving beyond incremental change and into something far more groundbreaking, DreamWorks SKG co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg told FOX Business on Wednesday.Katzenberg joined anchor Liz Claman on "The Claman Countdown" to discuss the acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for industries ranging from cybersecurity to entertainment. He said AI marks a fundamental turning point in how technology reshapes business and creativity.BLACKROCK'S LARRY FINK SAYS EXPANDING M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hollywood-titan-believes-ai-is-a-revolutionary-moment-reshaping-industries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hollywood-titan-believes-ai-is-a-revolutionary-moment-reshaping-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair welcomes jail sentence for unruly passenger as airline enforces zero-tolerance misconduct policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unruly passengers flying with Ryanair could now face jail time, as the Ireland-based budget airline continues to crack down on disruptive behavior it says has risen in recent years.A 61-year-old man from Wales was sentenced to 10 months in a United Kingdom court after his actions &mdash; including threatening and verbally abusing a crew member while intoxicated &mdash; forced a pilot to abort a landing at Bristol Airport in England last year, the Avon and Somerset Police said Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-welcomes-jail-sentence-for-unruly-passenger-as-airline-enforces-zero-tolerance-misconduct-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-welcomes-jail-sentence-for-unruly-passenger-as-airline-enforces-zero-tolerance-misconduct-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Once again President Trump outwits the defeatist Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the many faults with today&rsquo;s Democratic party is they don&rsquo;t know how to win. They are defeatists. They find themselves on the wrong side of all kinds of 80-20 issues, like open borders, defending illegal criminals, waste, fraud, and abuse corruption, tax hikes, and men in women&rsquo;s locker rooms. Now, here they go once again badmouthing President Trump&rsquo;s tremendous victory in Operation Epic Fury, that absolutely crushed Iran in only 38 days. These defeatist Democrats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-once-again-president-trump-outwits-the-defeatist-democrats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-once-again-president-trump-outwits-the-defeatist-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines limits passengers to 1 portable charger per person over fire concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines is rolling out stricter rules on portable chargers as concerns over lithium battery fires continue to rise on commercial flights.In an internal message sent to employees Tuesday and reviewed by FOX Business, the Dallas-based carrier announced that beginning April 20, passengers will be limited to one lithium-powered portable charger per person.&nbsp;Each device must have a capacity of 100 watt-hours or less.Under the new policy, portable chargers must also be kept on the passe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-limits-passengers-to-1-portable-charger-per-person-over-fire-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-limits-passengers-to-1-portable-charger-per-person-over-fire-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 1,008,597 complaints in 2025, up from 859,532 in 2024, with Americans' reported losses nearing $21 billion last year.Crypto scams accounted for over half of the $20.877 billion total losses reported by IC3, with over $11.366 billion in losses described as being relate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crypto-fraud-tops-fbis-annual-crime-report-as-americans-lose-billions-to-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crypto-fraud-tops-fbis-annual-crime-report-as-americans-lose-billions-to-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta, Southwest hike checked bag fees as airlines face surging fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying is about to get more expensive for some travelers who check luggage, as two major U.S. carriers move to raise baggage fees amid rising costs across the airline industry.Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are both increasing their checked bag fees by $10, pushing the cost to $45 for a first bag and $55 for a second. Delta is also raising the fee for a third checked bag by $50, bringing the total cost to $200, the airline confirmed to FOX Business.The changes apply to new bookings, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-southwest-hike-checked-bag-fees-as-airlines-face-surging-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-southwest-hike-checked-bag-fees-as-airlines-face-surging-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DAVIS: Trump's man at Federal Trade Commission delivers major wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year into his tenure and despite what his feckless critics claim, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson is delivering monumental wins for competition and consumers.I&rsquo;ve known Ferguson for years. He&rsquo;s a friend, a former colleague and exactly the kind of fighter President Trump promised to put in charge of the administrative state. And unlike the typical Washington bureaucrat, Ferguson isn&rsquo;t interested in academic exercises, he&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-trumps-man-at-federal-trade-commission-delivers-major-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-trumps-man-at-federal-trade-commission-delivers-major-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign buyers eye luxe LA homes as proposed wealth tax pushes billionaires out of California]]></title><description><![CDATA[California is seeing an influx of interest from foreign real estate buyers as the state's proposed wealth tax drives an exodus of billionaires.The wildfires that devastated Southern California in January 2025 prompted an uptick in international demand for luxury homes in the Los Angeles area, which rose by 18.2% by the end of last year before easing to start 2026, an analysis by Realtor.com found."At its peak, nearly 1 in 5 luxury home shoppers in the LA metro was looking from abroad, reflecting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreign-buyers-eye-luxe-la-homes-as-proposed-wealth-tax-pushes-billionaires-out-of-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreign-buyers-eye-luxe-la-homes-as-proposed-wealth-tax-pushes-billionaires-out-of-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil tankers reportedly moving through Strait of Hormuz, CEO says, as prices slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small number of tankers are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, United Refining CEO John Catsimatidis said Wednesday, signaling a tentative restart at the critical oil choke point."Right now, the ships are moving. Ten ships are scheduled to be moving in the next few hours," Catsimatidis, also the CEO of New York City grocery chain Gristedes, told "Varney &amp; Co.," citing what he said was information from Greek shipping executive Nikolas Tsakos. Fox News Digital has not independen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tankers-reportedly-moving-through-strait-of-hormuz-ceo-says-as-prices-slide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tankers-reportedly-moving-through-strait-of-hormuz-ceo-says-as-prices-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Modern solution for selling tee times' looks to ease booking challenges for golfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters season is here, which means, as the season changes, golf fever is reaching its peak in the calendar.However, there are not many worse feelings than booking a tee time and then suddenly not being able to make it.The green fees go to waste, and a day on the course is no more. However, Golf District is attempting to salvage at least one of those unfortunate circumstances.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMFounded by Josh Segal, a former running back at Elon University who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/modern-solution-for-selling-tee-times-looks-to-ease-booking-challenges-for-golfers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/modern-solution-for-selling-tee-times-looks-to-ease-booking-challenges-for-golfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed official says interest rate hike possible as gas prices, inflation remain elevated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal Reserve policymaker is warning that it could make sense to raise interest rates if inflation remains elevated above the Fed's 2% target amid uncertainty over the duration of the oil and gas price shock.Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Beth Hammack said in an interview with The Associated Press that she sees the central bank leaving the benchmark federal funds rate at its current level of 3.5% to 3.75% "for quite some time."Hammack also cautioned that while the Fed's next rate move cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-official-says-interest-rate-hike-possible-as-gas-prices-inflation-remain-elevated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-official-says-interest-rate-hike-possible-as-gas-prices-inflation-remain-elevated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new economic iron curtain is falling across America as trillions in wealth flee to the 'Boom Belt']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new economic iron curtain is falling across America as the "Boom Belt" &mdash; an 11-state powerhouse in the U.S. Southeast &mdash; shatters records and challenges the traditional financial dominance of New York and Chicago.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined forces in Miami on Tuesday to celebrate a $9 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) region that is now outpacing every other quadrant of the country in population, jobs and capital investment."I often tell people, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-new-economic-iron-curtain-is-falling-across-america-as-trillions-in-wealth-flee-to-the-boom-belt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-new-economic-iron-curtain-is-falling-across-america-as-trillions-in-wealth-flee-to-the-boom-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford seeks Trump aluminum tariff relief after fires at major US factory, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor and other U.S. automakers have asked for relief from aluminum tariffs after fires at a major American factory created supply bottlenecks for vehicles, though the Trump administration so far has rejected the requests, according to a report.The Wall Street Journal first reported that Ford&nbsp;petitioned the Trump administration for assistance, citing people with knowledge of the conversations.The requests have come in recent weeks, according to the report, with the carmaker asking the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-seeks-trump-aluminum-tariff-relief-after-fires-at-major-us-factory-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-seeks-trump-aluminum-tariff-relief-after-fires-at-major-us-factory-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatics and AT&amp;T announce exclusive multi-year partnership to connect more fans to sports moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[AT&amp;T has become the "Office Connectivity Provider of the Fan," as it partnered with Fanatics, the global sports platform, on an exclusive multi-year partnership on Wednesday.&nbsp;Fanatics and AT&amp;T will combine their respective strengths to bring about new value for fans across the United States, tapping into the former&rsquo;s expansive reach and cultural relevance to deliver special benefits for the latter&rsquo;s customer base.&nbsp;"At Fanatics, everything we do starts with the fan,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-and-atampt-announce-exclusive-multi-year-partnership-to-connect-more-fans-to-sports-moments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-and-atampt-announce-exclusive-multi-year-partnership-to-connect-more-fans-to-sports-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US workers increasingly trapped in the 'Great Detachment' as hiring slows, report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat.Gallup released its 2026 State of the Global Workplace report on Wednesday, which showed that while 51% of global workers think it's a good time to find a quality job, the sentiment among U.S. workers declined to 28% in the fourth quarter of 2025.That figure represents a notable decline from 46% in the fourth quarter of 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-workers-increasingly-trapped-in-the-great-detachment-as-hiring-slows-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-workers-increasingly-trapped-in-the-great-detachment-as-hiring-slows-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls over 422,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 422,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a windshield wiper failure, federal regulators said on Tuesday.The recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Specific vehicles that may be involved include the model year 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, and the 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty.A total of 422,613 vehicles are subject to the recall, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-422000-vehicles-over-windshield-wiper-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-422000-vehicles-over-windshield-wiper-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A bad deal today would mean a bigger war tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a strong supporter of our great military&rsquo;s Operation Epic Fury, and someone who has great faith in President Trump and his judgement, I do feel obliged to weigh in on the fact that any deal cobbled together too quickly runs the risk of making the next Iranian conflict more likely, not less. I&rsquo;m worried that a poor deal today could mean a bigger war tomorrow. When I sat down with Mr. Trump for our interview eight weeks ago, I raised the concern that no one can ever believe anything]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-bad-deal-today-would-mean-a-bigger-war-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-bad-deal-today-would-mean-a-bigger-war-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG Energy Solution flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGES, which supplies Tesla, General &#8203;Motors and Hyundai Motor among others, has been grappling with weaker EV battery demand, with one of its &#8203;major customers, GM, idling a Detroit EV plant until &#8288;April .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet's new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto industry trade group urges feds to scrap gas tax and replace it with a vehicle weight fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its&nbsp;gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs.Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella, whose group represents automakers such as General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and other leading car manufacturers, put forward a proposal that urged the federal government to address the growing shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-industry-trade-group-urges-feds-to-scrap-gas-tax-and-replace-it-with-a-vehicle-weight-fee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-industry-trade-group-urges-feds-to-scrap-gas-tax-and-replace-it-with-a-vehicle-weight-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With no missile alerts and a regime's internet blackout, app offers lifeline to Iranian civilians]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the U.S. and Israel round out a fifth week of war with Iran, some 93 million civilians living inside Iran are stuck in a conflict zone without a missile alert system or access to the internet. Another 4 million people of Iranian origin worldwide are cut off from their friends and family still in Iran.&nbsp;While the Islamic Republic has left its own people in the dark, Holistic Resilience, a group of engineers focused on internet freedom, is using an app called Mahsa Alert to light the way.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-no-missile-alerts-and-a-regimes-internet-blackout-app-offers-lifeline-to-iranian-civilians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-no-missile-alerts-and-a-regimes-internet-blackout-app-offers-lifeline-to-iranian-civilians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival in the pews, crisis at the altar: Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[On paper, Catholicism looks like it&rsquo;s having a moment.The global Catholic population has surpassed 1.4 billion. Eucharistic processions are drawing record crowds. And last summer, more than 50,000 people packed into Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress &mdash; the first of its kind in 83 years.But on the ground, the picture looks very different.Across the United States, dioceses are merging parishes, closing churches and asking fewer priests to cover more communities.CATHOLIC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/revival-in-the-pews-crisis-at-the-altar-why-churches-are-closing-amid-a-catholic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/revival-in-the-pews-crisis-at-the-altar-why-churches-are-closing-amid-a-catholic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts unexpectedly high March jobs report as economy rebounds from weak February]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Friday touted the unexpectedly high March jobs report following job losses in February."A very happy and blessed Good Friday to all, especially to the 186,000 Americans who gained Private Sector jobs in the month of March alone!" the president wrote on Friday. "My Economic Policies have created an enormously powerful engine of Economic Growth, and nothing can slow it down."Trump added that "Factory Construction Jobs are soaring as a result of the rapid Onshoring and sur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-unexpectedly-high-march-jobs-report-as-economy-rebounds-from-weak-february/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-unexpectedly-high-march-jobs-report-as-economy-rebounds-from-weak-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf attire brand partners with Kelce brothers' Garage Beer ahead of Masters Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malbon Golf has been all about relaxing the gentlemen's game, and with its latest partnership, it's staying true to its word.Travis and Jason Kelce's Garage Beer has been named the company's beer brand.The partnership was announced a week before the Masters, where Garage will be activating all week long, pouring its 95-calorie, full-flavor light beer alongside limited-edition hand-rolled cigars and co-branded pin flags for guests stopping by.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/golf-attire-brand-partners-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-ahead-of-masters-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/golf-attire-brand-partners-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-ahead-of-masters-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta's Bay Area layoffs affect roughly 200 workers as company pours billions into AI infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Meta is planning to move forward with laying off about 200 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area.The company's layoffs will affect 124 employees from its site in Burlingame, California, along with 74 in Sunnyvale. Those cuts are expected to take effect in late May, with the Burlingame cuts slated for May 22 and the Sunnyvale layoffs a week later on May 29.&nbsp;All positions involved will be eliminated permanently, according to Meta's regulatory filings with the state of California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-bay-area-layoffs-affect-roughly-200-workers-as-company-pours-billions-into-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-bay-area-layoffs-affect-roughly-200-workers-as-company-pours-billions-into-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California cracks down on luxury car buyers evading taxes through 'Montana Loophole']]></title><description><![CDATA[As California faces a billionaire exodus, state officials are continuing to target the wealthy, with a crackdown on individuals who register luxury vehicles out of state to avoid California taxes and registration fees.Known as the "Montana Loophole," the practice involves California residents purchasing and registering luxury vehicles through a Montana-based limited liability company, LLC, because Montana has no statewide sales tax and has significantly lower registration fees than the Golden St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-cracks-down-on-luxury-car-buyers-evading-taxes-through-montana-loophole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-cracks-down-on-luxury-car-buyers-evading-taxes-through-montana-loophole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy this summer after receiving $500M in financing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of luxury retailer Saks announced Thursday that it entered into a restructuring agreement with its capital partners who committed to provide $500 million in financing when the company emerges from bankruptcy.Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December because the company was burdened with $3.4 billion in debt after its $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus.The company now expects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-global-expects-to-exit-bankruptcy-this-summer-after-receiving-500m-in-financing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-global-expects-to-exit-bankruptcy-this-summer-after-receiving-500m-in-financing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American workers' wage gains lost momentum in March despite strong hiring, economists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[American workers saw rising wages in March, though the increases were lighter than expected and represented a deceleration from the prior month's readings.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released the March jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs for the month &ndash; beating the expectations of economists polled by LSEG who anticipated a gain of 60,000 jobs.The report found that average earnings increased 0.2% on a monthly basis and are 3.5% higher than a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-workers-wage-gains-lost-momentum-in-march-despite-strong-hiring-economists-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-workers-wage-gains-lost-momentum-in-march-despite-strong-hiring-economists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial influencer argues 'money is more mental than it is mathematical' in new approach to personal finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of financial influencers are shifting the conversation away from spreadsheets and toward psychology, arguing that mindset, not math, may be the biggest barrier to building wealth.Financial influencer Taylor Price joined FOX Business&rsquo; Ashley Webster on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss how reframing financial habits can change long-term outcomes.RETIREMENT 'MAGIC NUMBER' JUMPS AS AMERICANS GROW ANXIOUS ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURESPrice said many Americans are held back not by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-argues-money-is-more-mental-than-it-is-mathematical-in-new-approach-to-personal-finance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-argues-money-is-more-mental-than-it-is-mathematical-in-new-approach-to-personal-finance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US taps millions more barrels from strategic reserve as critics warn drawdown could fuel vulnerabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conflict in Iran intensifies with no immediate end in sight, the U.S. Department of Energy is tapping further into the nation&rsquo;s emergency oil supply.On Wednesday, officials announced a plan to loan an additional 10 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) &mdash; part of a 172 million-barrel drawdown that critics say could leave the U.S. vulnerable as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices climb past $111 per barrel.The crude oil is set to be extra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-taps-millions-more-barrels-from-strategic-reserve-as-critics-warn-drawdown-could-fuel-vulnerabilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-taps-millions-more-barrels-from-strategic-reserve-as-critics-warn-drawdown-could-fuel-vulnerabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adds seller surcharge as oil spike from Iran tensions drives logistics costs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the U.S. economy, a shift that could ultimately push costs onto consumers.The company said it will begin charging a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" on sellers who use its fulfillment services starting April 17 in the U.S. and Canada, citing higher transportation and shipping expenses.The move follows a sharp rise in oil prices, which are increasing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adds-seller-surcharge-as-oil-spike-from-iran-tensions-drives-logistics-costs-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adds-seller-surcharge-as-oil-spike-from-iran-tensions-drives-logistics-costs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United adds TSA wait times to app as DHS shutdown strains airport security lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is rolling out a new feature to its app that will provide users with estimated TSA security wait times as airport congestion intensifies during a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has strained screening operations.The feature is launching in a pilot phase at several of the airline&rsquo;s largest U.S. hub airports, including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Newark, with broader expansion possible if successful.A nearly seven-week partial shutdown of the DHS ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-adds-tsa-wait-times-to-app-as-dhs-shutdown-strains-airport-security-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-adds-tsa-wait-times-to-app-as-dhs-shutdown-strains-airport-security-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs in March as the labor market rebounded after it unexpectedly shed jobs a month ago.The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers&nbsp;added 178,000 jobs in March. That figure was well above the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 60,000 jobs.The&nbsp;unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%, which was slightly lower than the 4.4% projected by LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior two months,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-178000-jobs-in-march-well-above-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-178000-jobs-in-march-well-above-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step inside the $44M Four Seasons penthouse where ex-Starbucks chief Howard Schultz is starting retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the moment you step through a private foyer and into the sun-washed living area, it&rsquo;s clear that $44 million buys more than just a view; it buys a masterpiece.At the legendary Four Seasons Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, the modern coastal aesthetic is defined by striking architecture and a warm glow all around, illuminating custom millwork and slatted wood feature walls. Outside, rows of crisp white umbrellas line tranquil pool decks that reflect resort-style luxury.For titans like f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/step-inside-the-44m-four-seasons-penthouse-where-ex-starbucks-chief-howard-schultz-is-starting-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/step-inside-the-44m-four-seasons-penthouse-where-ex-starbucks-chief-howard-schultz-is-starting-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.The increase, which the airline said marks its first bag fee hike in two years, comes after JetBlue announced similar measures in late March.&nbsp;Customers flying within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America can expect a $10 increase on first and second checked bags, while the fee for a third bag will jump by an additional $50.The air]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-checked-bag-fees-climbs-10-50-as-fuel-prices-nearly-double-since-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-checked-bag-fees-climbs-10-50-as-fuel-prices-nearly-double-since-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart may contain lead, federal alert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in your freezer, federal officials say you may want to check the packaging.The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may contain "unsafe levels of lead."Although the product is no longer available in stores, officials warn it could still be in freezers across the country.EINSTEIN BAGELS CREAM CHEESE SPREAD RECALLED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dinosaur-chicken-nuggets-sold-nationwide-at-walmart-may-contain-lead-federal-alert-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dinosaur-chicken-nuggets-sold-nationwide-at-walmart-may-contain-lead-federal-alert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 10 housing markets give first-time buyers the best shot at homeownership in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shift in the U.S. housing market may finally be opening the door for first-time homebuyers as improving affordability and rising inventory create new opportunities across several key regions.Jacksonville, Florida, leads the list as the top market for first-time buyers this year, followed by Birmingham, Alabama; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Houston, Texas.&nbsp;Each of these cities is benefiting from a more favorable balance of home prices, available inventory and buyer competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-10-housing-markets-give-first-time-buyers-the-best-shot-at-homeownership-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-10-housing-markets-give-first-time-buyers-the-best-shot-at-homeownership-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Fed President John Williams warns Iran-driven oil spike could ripple through economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams warned that the effects of the Iran war on energy prices could spread across multiple sectors of the economy.FOX Business host Liz Claman noted during her interview with Williams Thursday on "The Claman Countdown" that gasoline is used in far more than transportation, including clothing manufacturing, asphalt and packaging."There's a pass-through of energy prices into a lot of things that we buy, including airfares. &hellip; With higher fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ny-fed-president-john-williams-warns-iran-driven-oil-spike-could-ripple-through-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ny-fed-president-john-williams-warns-iran-driven-oil-spike-could-ripple-through-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike CEO acknowledges frustration after disappointing earnings, turnaround slow to take hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike Inc. delivered a disappointing outlook this week, sending its shares sharply lower and prompting CEO Elliott Hill to acknowledge growing internal frustration during a company-wide call.Speaking at a Tuesday all-hands meeting, Hill told employees he is ready to move past talking about fixing the business and shift toward rebuilding momentum, Bloomberg first reported."For me, my leadership team, from each and every one of us in this room, we have got to respond. I&rsquo;m so tired, and I know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-acknowledges-frustration-after-disappointing-earnings-turnaround-slow-to-take-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-acknowledges-frustration-after-disappointing-earnings-turnaround-slow-to-take-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to have&nbsp;saved for retirement jumped from a year ago as some express anxiety about their retirement savings.Northwestern Mutual released a study on Wednesday which found that the amount of retirement&nbsp;savings Americans think they need to retire comfortably rose to $1.46 million.That figure is an increase of $200,000 from last year's edition of the report and is in line with the estimated magic number from 2024, the firm noted."The new ']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-magic-number-jumps-as-americans-grow-anxious-about-their-financial-futures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-magic-number-jumps-as-americans-grow-anxious-about-their-financial-futures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster looks to revive 'Endless Shrimp' after promotion helped sink finances: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Lobster is reportedly weighing the return of its popular "Endless Shrimp" promotion as part of a broader push to revive sales following its 2024 bankruptcy.The all-you-can-eat deal &ndash; which previously contributed to millions in losses &ndash; could come back as a limited-time offer, possibly as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the plans.A Red Lobster spokesperson told FOX Business the company doesn't have "anything to announce at this time," but empha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-looks-to-revive-endless-shrimp-after-promotion-helped-sink-finances-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-looks-to-revive-endless-shrimp-after-promotion-helped-sink-finances-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired? Here’s when the IRS might take a closer look at your finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[American retirees may be done with their working careers, but they may still face the scrutiny of an&nbsp;IRS audit if their tax return raises red flags.Data from the IRS shows the tax collection and enforcement agency has conducted audits on fewer than 1% of individual&nbsp;tax returns in recent years.&nbsp;In the tax years from 2014 through 2022, the IRS reported that it examined 0.4% of all individual tax returns filed &ndash; though that figure rises to 7.9% of taxpayers who filed returns wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retired-heres-when-the-irs-might-take-a-closer-look-at-your-finances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retired-heres-when-the-irs-might-take-a-closer-look-at-your-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian, U.S. sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for sellers in Canada and the U.S. starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for Canada-based sellers starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton is 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton are 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.46% from last week's reading of 6.38%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.64% a year ago."With spring homebuying season in full swing, aspiring buyers should remember to shop around for the best mortgage rate, as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-for-fifth-straight-week-as-iran-war-continues-to-roil-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-for-fifth-straight-week-as-iran-war-continues-to-roil-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's goes all-in on affordability: Full menu revealed for new under $3 and $4 deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s isn&rsquo;t playing chicken with the competition anymore.On Thursday, the fast-food giant announced the full lineup of its revamped McValue menu, signaling a strategic retreat from record-high prices that have alienated its core middle-class customer base.Starting April 21, the world&rsquo;s biggest burger chain is launching a standardized, nationwide McValue menu featuring 10 items under $3 and a new $4 breakfast bundle. The new strategy prioritizes "predictable everyday low pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-goes-all-in-on-affordability-full-menu-revealed-for-new-under-3-and-4-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-goes-all-in-on-affordability-full-menu-revealed-for-new-under-3-and-4-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes were set for a lower open on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after President &zwnj;Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street drops over 1% after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes &#8203;tumbled on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled more aggressive attacks on &zwnj;Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in weeks ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran &zwnj;war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey says it will go back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your dog goes crazy every time the mail delivery person shows up at your door, you may be relieved to know that it soon may no longer be a problem. But beyond that, a lot of people are uncertain what the pending demise of door-to-door mail delivery means for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil pricesare hovering well above the $100 US mark &mdash; a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela&rsquo;s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz to pour $4B into Alabama plant as Trump tariffs reshape US auto strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant through 2030 to boost SUV production as it seeks to address significant U.S. auto tariffs.In total, luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in U.S. operations in the coming years.&nbsp;The company is moving up to 500 jobs from various locations across the country into a new, state-of-the-art research and development hub in Atlanta.Automakers face steep tariffs imposed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mercedes-benz-to-pour-4b-into-alabama-plant-as-trump-tariffs-reshape-us-auto-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mercedes-benz-to-pour-4b-into-alabama-plant-as-trump-tariffs-reshape-us-auto-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis &ndash; though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.The company made the announcement alongside its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, signaling that work on its fleet of SpaceShips is progressing to allow for&nbsp;commercial spaceflights to resume."We completed pivotal milestones during the first quarter of 2026, and with assembly of our first SpaceShip nearly comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virgin-galactic-raises-spaceflight-ticket-prices-to-750k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virgin-galactic-raises-spaceflight-ticket-prices-to-750k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three women removed from Frontier flight, arrested over refusal to pay extra bag fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee, triggering a confrontation that delayed a Frontier Airlines flight at Miami International Airport.Nafisa Dockery, 30, Dionjana Cochran, 21, and Davana Cochran, 26, were each charged with trespassing after warning and resisting an officer without violence, according to arrest reports. Dockery also faces an additional battery charge.The incident delayed a Philadelphia-bound flight by about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-women-removed-from-frontier-flight-arrested-over-refusal-to-pay-extra-bag-fee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-women-removed-from-frontier-flight-arrested-over-refusal-to-pay-extra-bag-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.The number of layoffs in the thousands, according to a&nbsp;report by CNBC that cited two people familiar with the matter.Oracle has recently ramped up capital spending to build&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) data centers as the company looks to incorporate those tools into its business software services.The company's stock has been volatile over the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oracle-laying-off-thousands-of-workers-to-cut-costs-amid-ai-push-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oracle-laying-off-thousands-of-workers-to-cut-costs-amid-ai-push-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Department's proposal is a 'huge step' for your 401(k), BlackRock's Nefouse says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Department of Labor rule could significantly expand what Americans are able to hold inside their retirement accounts, potentially opening the door to assets like cryptocurrency, real estate and private markets.BlackRock Global Head of Retirement Solutions Nick Nefouse described the rule as "a huge step forward for the 401(k) market" while discussing what the change could mean for everyday investors during his appearance on "Varney &amp; Co." Tuesday."The proposed regulation explains t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-departments-proposal-is-a-huge-step-for-your-401k-blackrocks-nefouse-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-departments-proposal-is-a-huge-step-for-your-401k-blackrocks-nefouse-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin proposes opening 401(k)s to private equity, crypto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration on Monday issued a proposed rule to allow retirement plans to offer alternative assets like private equity and cryptocurrencies as part of the investment options in&nbsp;401(k) accounts.The Labor Department's rule aims to ease longstanding barriers to incorporating alternative assets into retirement plans and follows an executive order signed by President&nbsp;Donald Trump last summer on the subject.Advocates for the rule change argue that including alternative assets in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-proposes-opening-401ks-to-private-equity-crypto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-proposes-opening-401ks-to-private-equity-crypto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta flight to Atlanta returns to Brazil airport after engine issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returned to S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil, shortly after takeoff Sunday night following an engine issue, according to the airline and local reports.Delta Flight 104, operated on an Airbus A330-300, experienced a mechanical issue with its left engine after departing S&atilde;o Paulo International Airport, the company said.The aircraft, carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew members, landed safely and was met by airport rescue and firefighting teams, Delta said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-to-atlanta-returns-to-brazil-airport-after-engine-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-to-atlanta-returns-to-brazil-airport-after-engine-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets are nervous, but Main Street isn't: Wells Fargo CEO flags economic disconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a 50% spike in oil prices and an escalating conflict involving Iran, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf reports a disconnect between market volatility and real-world economic health."So, separate out the pure economy from markets and what people are nervous about in terms of what the future holds. The economy is still extremely strong. When we look at it, consumers are still spending, even with the increases in oil prices. They're spending 20, 30% more on oil, but they haven't stopped spendi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-are-nervous-but-main-street-isnt-wells-fargo-ceo-flags-economic-disconnect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-are-nervous-but-main-street-isnt-wells-fargo-ceo-flags-economic-disconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says US must 'finish this thing' with Iran to protect global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is calling for a decisive end to the conflict with Iran, saying the U.S. must "finish this thing" to protect the global economy and remove the threat to the region.Dimon appeared on "Fox &amp; Friends" Tuesday, saying American strength depends on decisive action in the Middle East and embracing the artificial intelligence revolution."It&rsquo;s much more important that this be successfully completed than what the market does," Dimon said.&nbsp;Threats to Middle Eas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-must-finish-this-thing-with-iran-to-protect-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-must-finish-this-thing-with-iran-to-protect-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York investment giant Apollo joins headquarters migration to ‘freedom’ states]]></title><description><![CDATA[In another massive blow to high-tax blue states, Apollo Global Management Inc. has announced plans to establish a second U.S. headquarters, scouting locations in Texas and South Florida.The financial investment heavyweight allegedly shared with its teams on Sunday that it plans to open the second office while keeping its flagship New York City HQ, people familiar with the matter first told the Financial Times. The report also named Nashville as a possible option.The move signals a growing trend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-investment-giant-apollo-joins-headquarters-migration-to-freedom-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-investment-giant-apollo-joins-headquarters-migration-to-freedom-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January with gains in mining, oil and gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue hikes baggage fees by up to $9, citing rising fuel prices amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue is raising baggage fees by $4&ndash;$9 for economy passengers, citing increasing jet fuel prices due to global oil supply shortages amid the Iran war."As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our customers value," JetBlue wrote in a statement to FOX Business. "Adjusting fees for optional services used by select customers, such as checked baggage, allows us to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-hikes-baggage-fees-by-up-to-9-citing-rising-fuel-prices-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-hikes-baggage-fees-by-up-to-9-citing-rising-fuel-prices-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US gas tops $4 a gallon as Iran conflict drives sharp rise in fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. gasoline prices on Monday topped $4 a gallon nationwide, adding pressure to household budgets as oil markets surge in response to the lingering Iran conflict.Data from GasBuddy showed the national average price for regular gasoline at $4.018 per gallon, with mid-grade at $4.541 and premium at $4.904. AAA data also confirmed the national average moving above the $4 threshold, reinforcing the upward trend in fuel costs.Prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, with the national average up ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-gas-tops-4-a-gallon-as-iran-conflict-drives-sharp-rise-in-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-gas-tops-4-a-gallon-as-iran-conflict-drives-sharp-rise-in-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon and Delta partner to launch faster in-flight Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon and Delta Air Lines are partnering to significantly upgrade the in-flight Wi-Fi experience for customers.The companies announced on Tuesday that Amazon Leo, the company&rsquo;s high-speed satellite internet service, will be offered onboard Delta flights starting in 2028."It'll be multiple times faster than anything we have today. And it'll be at a very cost-effective rate," Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said in an exclusive joint interview airing Tuesday on "The Claman Countdown.""And th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-and-delta-partner-to-launch-faster-in-flight-wi-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-and-delta-partner-to-launch-faster-in-flight-wi-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase launches American Dream Initiative to expand small business support across the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced the launch of its American Dream Initiative (ADI), which will invest in communities around the U.S. through several focus areas, including one focused on driving the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurship.The ADI aims to support&nbsp;small businesses by expanding their access to capital, providing advice and training, additional financial services, community investments and more.Chase Business Banking CEO Ben Walter is leading the firm's business grow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-launches-american-dream-initiative-to-expand-small-business-support-across-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-launches-american-dream-initiative-to-expand-small-business-support-across-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Einstein Bagels cream cheese spread recalled over almonds that could cause life-threatening allergic reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 150 cases of an Einstein Bros. Bagels' cream cheese flavor have been recalled over the potential presence of undeclared almonds that could pose a life-threatening allergic reaction risk for people with almond allergies.Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods issued a voluntary recall last week of cases of Einstein's Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread that were mistakenly identified on the cup as Plain, according to the Food and Drug Administration."People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bagels-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-over-almonds-that-could-cause-life-threatening-allergic-reaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bagels-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-over-almonds-that-could-cause-life-threatening-allergic-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony to raise PlayStation 5 prices amid surge in memory chip costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the U.S., marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips.The tech industry's race to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has pushed chipmakers to favor higher-margin data-center chips, tightening supply for consumer devices. &zwnj;The updated U.S. prices, effective April 2, will put the standard PS5 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-raise-playstation-5-prices-amid-surge-in-memory-chip-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-raise-playstation-5-prices-amid-surge-in-memory-chip-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Myers Squibb adding 3 medications on TrumpRx]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Myers Squibb is launching three medications on TrumpRx.gov on Monday, FOX Business has learned.The three prescription drugs will each be offered at deep discounts that range from 40% to 90% off the retail price.The Princeton, New Jersey-based company's drug Sotyktu retails for $7,135.55 and will be offered through TrumpRx.gov for $743. That represents a 90% discount off what patients have been paying. Sotyktu treats adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.TWO MAJOR DRU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bristol-myers-squibb-adding-3-medications-on-trumprx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bristol-myers-squibb-adding-3-medications-on-trumprx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta CEO Ed Bastian rips lawmakers for 'lack of leadership' in DHS shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian ripped Congress for creating a "mess" as lawmakers continue to stall on funding the Department of Homeland Security.In an exclusive sit-down with "The Claman Countdown" on Monday, Bastian pointed fingers at Congress for leaving travelers with hours-long security wait times and TSA agents unpaid for more than a month."We are beyond frustrated at the lack of leadership that's coming out of Congress," the Delta CEO told FOX Business anchor Liz Claman.HOUSE REPUBLICANS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-rips-lawmakers-for-lack-of-leadership-in-dhs-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-rips-lawmakers-for-lack-of-leadership-in-dhs-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell warns of new energy supply shock as gas prices surge: 'No one knows how big it will be']]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair&nbsp;Jerome Powell said that the U.S. economy is facing a supply shock from the disruption of Middle East oil supplies after previous shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and tariffs pushed prices higher.Powell spoke to an economics class at Harvard University on Monday and said that the series of supply shocks has kept&nbsp;inflation elevated above the central bank's 2% long-run target despite progress in slowing the pace of price growth substantially from its 9.1% peak in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-warns-of-new-energy-supply-shock-as-gas-prices-surge-no-one-knows-how-big-it-will-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-warns-of-new-energy-supply-shock-as-gas-prices-surge-no-one-knows-how-big-it-will-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China-Russia's cooperation hands the US a &lsquo;grievous loss&rsquo; as Iran conflict escalates, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing alignment between China, Russia, and Iran raises new concerns about the trajectory of the conflict in the Middle East as questions mount over how far Beijing's support could shape the outcome.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how China's expanding role alongside Iran is complicating U.S. strategy and shifting the balance on the ground.Those concerns come as Iran seeks to bring both China and Russia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-russias-cooperation-hands-the-us-a-lsquogrievous-lossrsquo-as-iran-conflict-escalates-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-russias-cooperation-hands-the-us-a-lsquogrievous-lossrsquo-as-iran-conflict-escalates-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk, consumers urged to stop using 'immediately']]></title><description><![CDATA[Power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a fire risk, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.The recall involves CCCEI-branded power strips sold by Middle Way Electronics with 6-foot, 10-foot and 15-foot power cords. The strips have a black metal enclosure with six receptacles and individual on/off switches for each one. The defective units were made in China.The CCCEI-branded power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which the agency said creates the ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/power-strips-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fire-risk-consumers-urged-to-stop-using-immediately/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/power-strips-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fire-risk-consumers-urged-to-stop-using-immediately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware Judge reassigns Musk cases following allegations of bias over LinkedIn-emoji claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delaware judge on Monday reassigned several lawsuits involving Elon Musk after lawyers for the Tesla CEO accused her of bias over a LinkedIn post that appeared to mock the billionaire.&nbsp;In a filing, Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick said that she will reassign a group of lawsuits to another judge after Musk's lawyers pointed to a social media post in which she allegedly appeared to support in mockery of Musk.&nbsp;Despite stepping aside, McCormick insisted th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delaware-judge-reassigns-musk-cases-following-allegations-of-bias-over-linkedin-emoji-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delaware-judge-reassigns-musk-cases-following-allegations-of-bias-over-linkedin-emoji-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada CEO announces his retirement 1 week after deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada said Monday that President and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, capping nearly two decades with the company.The announcement comes the same month as a fatal crash involving an Air Canada Jazz flight from Montreal at New York's LaGuardia Airport.In its statement, Air Canada framed the move as part of a long-running succession process, saying internal development work had been underway for more than two years and that an external search began in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-announces-his-retirement-1-week-after-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-announces-his-retirement-1-week-after-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh data from the&nbsp;IRS shows that Americans' average tax refunds in the 2026 filing season have risen significantly from last year as the filing deadline approaches.IRS data through March 20 showed that the average&nbsp;tax refund amount has risen to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season to date, an increase of $350 or 10.9% from the $3,221 average refund at this stage of the filing season in 2025.The total amount refunded to taxpayers by the IRS through March 20 was more than $202 billion, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-tax-refund-up-nearly-11-from-a-year-ago-irs-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-tax-refund-up-nearly-11-from-a-year-ago-irs-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A offers free ice cream if families ditch phones at the table in push to unplug]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chick-fil-A restaurant is offering families free ice cream if they put away their phones for their entire meal.&nbsp;Complex, an account on X covering culture, posted a photo Sunday showing a sign advertising that the Chick-fil-A Towson Place location has an incentive for families to be phone-free during meals."Introducing our Chick-fil-A&reg; Cell Phone Coop Challenge," the sign read.SOLO DINING SURGES 52% AS AMERICANS EMBRACE 'ME-ME-ME ECONOMY' OVER SHARED MEALS"Ask a Team Member for a coop,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-offers-free-ice-cream-if-families-ditch-phones-at-the-table-in-push-to-unplug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-offers-free-ice-cream-if-families-ditch-phones-at-the-table-in-push-to-unplug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire later this year following language controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air &zwnj;Canada CEO Michael &#8203;Rousseau will retire &#8203;sometime in the fall after nearly &#8288;two &#8288;decades &zwnj;with the airline, it said on Monday, a week after he made headlines by issuingan English-only message of condolencefollowing the crash of Flight 8646 in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies have been keen to jump on the AI bandwagon in the last year, unveiling new AI features that promise to help users level up their dating game. But some users, particularly women, say it's making it more difficult to tell fact from fiction, and making the quest for love more difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement approved for Canadians affected by past 23andMe data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in a class action claim involving Canadian customers of the 23andMe genetic testing company who were affected by a past data breach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street marks its worst week since start of conflict in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank on Friday, marking a fifth straight week of losses for U.S. markets. North of the border, Canada's main stock index closed in narrowly positive territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started. Canada's main stock index was in positive territory, however.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's blacklist of AI company Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their lawsuit, Anthropic accused the government of violating its rights when U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk. The judge's decision is the latest in the saga between the AI company and the government over how Anthropic's technology can be used for defence purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisters of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisers of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sora, OpenAI's generative video app, is history. Here's what that means for the firm's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated videos based on user prompts. The move reveals that the company, once the disruptor-in-chief of the AI world, is now facing something of an identity crisis as it struggles to pick a lane on the busy road to profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of grill brushes pulled from market over risk of 'serious internal injuries']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10 million grill brushes are being recalled nationwide after reports that metal bristles can break off and end up in food.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, impacting several Nexgrill metal wire brushes sold at Home Depot stores and online between 2015 and 2026.&nbsp;"Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millions-of-grill-brushes-pulled-from-market-over-risk-of-serious-internal-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millions-of-grill-brushes-pulled-from-market-over-risk-of-serious-internal-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street sees worst drop since Iran war began, as Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks fell sharply on Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert warns of massive reckoning for social media companies: ‘Giant case of karma’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation," says mounting concerns over social media's impact on children have hit a "turning point."Speaking Thursday on FOX Business&rsquo; "The Big Money Show," Haidt pointed to a closely watched social media trial, citing internal Meta communications in which employees described Instagram as "a drug" and acknowledged they were "basically pushers.""What we learned is that the companies really behaved abominably," Haidt said. "C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-warns-of-massive-reckoning-for-social-media-companies-giant-case-of-karma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-warns-of-massive-reckoning-for-social-media-companies-giant-case-of-karma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with new destinations and increased flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue said Thursday it's adding a new route to its offerings while also adding more flights out of one of the low-cost carrier's Florida hubs starting this summer.The company announced it will expand its offerings at Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including a new route to Cleveland that will offer&nbsp;daily service starting July 8.Several existing domestic routes to and from Fort Lauderdale will see additional flight options for travelers starting when the changes take effec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-expands-fort-lauderdale-hub-with-new-destinations-and-increased-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-expands-fort-lauderdale-hub-with-new-destinations-and-increased-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL star Caleb Williams at odds with NBA Hall of Famer over nickname trademarks: 'Already got one Iceman']]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Williams' "Iceman" nickname is in danger of being frozen.The Chicago Bears quarterback recently filed trademark applications for the nickname, given to him after some late-game heroics throughout this past season. But the name was also used by Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin, who played for the Chicago Bulls.Gervin filed similar trademark applications four days later, saying he has been using the nickname for goods and services since 1979. Jerald Barisano, the president and CEO of G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-caleb-williams-at-odds-with-nba-hall-of-famer-over-nickname-trademarks-already-got-one-iceman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-caleb-williams-at-odds-with-nba-hall-of-famer-over-nickname-trademarks-already-got-one-iceman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.The burger chain said it was distributing about $1.5 million in bonuses to workers after a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on Feb. 17, which was launched to celebrate its 40th anniversary but quickly exceeded expectations."The promotion spread far beyond what we anticipated, and our hardworking crews were placed in a difficult situation," Five Guys said in a Feb. 18 statement.&nbsp;FAST-FO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-guys-ceo-rewards-workers-with-15m-after-anniversary-deal-chaos-we-really-screwed-it-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-guys-ceo-rewards-workers-with-15m-after-anniversary-deal-chaos-we-really-screwed-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war could push inflation higher this year, Goldman Sachs says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact of the&nbsp;Iran war on global oil prices could push the rate of inflation facing U.S. consumers higher, which would leave Federal Reserve policymakers in a difficult spot as they weigh possible interest rate cuts.An analysis by economists at&nbsp;Goldman Sachs projected that Brent crude oil prices, a common benchmark for the global oil market, are expected to remain elevated, averaging $105 a barrel in March and $115 in April before falling to $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter of 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-could-push-inflation-higher-this-year-goldman-sachs-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-could-push-inflation-higher-this-year-goldman-sachs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD revises 2026 housing market forecast, expects sales and prices to fall this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of December, TD initially forecasted a 9.3 per cent year-over-year gain in home sales for 2026 as well as a 4.1 per cent increase in average home prices. The report says pent-up demand is taking longer than expected to return, but projects sales will rebound in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Boring Company eyes underground tunnel projects in 2 major US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several U.S. cities could soon see major underground transportation upgrades led by billionaire Elon Musk&rsquo;s The Boring Company (TBC).In a Tuesday post on X, the construction company named the winners of its nationwide "Tunnel Vision Challenge," naming New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas, as candidates for new transportation systems."Thanks again to all of the participants &mdash; your enthusiasm and positivity has been inspiring for the TBC team," the company wrote.Baltimore, Marylan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-boring-company-eyes-underground-tunnel-projects-in-2-major-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-boring-company-eyes-underground-tunnel-projects-in-2-major-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County board votes to analyze Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger's job impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles County voted in favor of an analysis into the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery and its impact on the entertainment industry.The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the motion Tuesday to have the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) conduct a "comprehensive economic impact analysis" on the direct and indirect impact the merger could have on employment in the county."Entertainment is more than what we watch on a screen&mdash;it&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/los-angeles-county-board-votes-to-analyze-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-mergers-job-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/los-angeles-county-board-votes-to-analyze-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-mergers-job-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackRock's Larry Fink says expanding market participation is needed to address wealth gap amid AI boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual chairman's letter that wealth inequality could worsen if more people don't participate in financial markets to reap the benefits of investing.Fink said that the vast majority of wealth has flowed to people who own assets, as opposed to those who earned most of their income from working, and warned that&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate that trend."Since 1989, a dollar in the U.S. stock market has grown more than 15 times the value of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-is-needed-to-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-is-needed-to-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As one N.W.T. diamond mine shuts down, these workers want to stay in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diavik diamond mine has been operating for decades, producing more than 150 million carats of diamonds. Not all of its workers are from the North, but at least some of those who&rsquo;ve come up say they want to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lemonis calls out Democrat's &lsquo;disingenuous&rsquo; claim Trump wasn't a factor in Florida election upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businessman Marcus Lemonis cast doubt on Florida Democrat Emily Gregory's claim that President Donald Trump played no role in her recent election upset, saying it was unrealistic to suggest voters weren&rsquo;t talking about the president."I didn&rsquo;t appreciate the disingenuous nature of it," Lemonis said during an appearance on "Varney &amp; Co.," reacting to remarks Gregory made on MS Now's "Ana Cabrera Reports."Cabrera had asked the Florida Democrat, who flipped the deep-red Florida distr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lemonis-calls-out-democrats-lsquodisingenuousrsquo-claim-trump-wasnt-a-factor-in-florida-election-upset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lemonis-calls-out-democrats-lsquodisingenuousrsquo-claim-trump-wasnt-a-factor-in-florida-election-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump as Iran conflict hits housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates spiked this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.38% from last week's reading of 6.22%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.65% a year ago."The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility," said Sam Khate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-iran-conflict-hits-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-iran-conflict-hits-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we should 'fight like hell' against Big AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech journalist Karen Hao, who once worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer, is sounding the alarm on holding AI giants accountable. She argues people need to push back against massive companies that are 'consolidating a historic amount of economic and political power, terraforming our earth, reshaping our geopolitics' as well as our lives and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household cleaning tool recalled after dozens of burn injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner Spray Tech is recalling about 700,000 power steamers in the U.S., plus roughly 8,000 sold in Canada, after reports the products can overheat and cause burn injuries, according to federal safety regulators.The recall affects the company&rsquo;s 905e Auto Steamer, 915e On-Demand Power Steamer and 925e Steam Machine Elite Steamer, which share the same base unit but come with different accessories, and were sold at major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe&rsquo;s, Walmart, Target, HSN, QVC,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/household-cleaning-tool-recalled-after-dozens-of-burn-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/household-cleaning-tool-recalled-after-dozens-of-burn-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their &zwnj;sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services &#8288;Act breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Brady opens up about his health amid GLP-1 surge: Water, movement and discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the market for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs explodes toward a projected $150 billion, NFL legend Tom Brady is stepping into the arena &mdash; not to promote a magic pill, but to infuse the clinical surge with his trademark "TB12" discipline."Making a difference in other people's lives, trying to share some of the things that have been in my mind that I've learned from incredible mentors, understanding and trying to inspire through the different people that have come into my life to communicate the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-opens-up-about-his-health-amid-glp-1-surge-water-movement-and-discipline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-opens-up-about-his-health-amid-glp-1-surge-water-movement-and-discipline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maine lobster industry hit by harsh winter, falling catch and rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maine&rsquo;s lobster industry is facing mounting pressure after a harsh winter reduced fishing activity, slowed catches and added to rising costs across the sector.The state, the largest lobster producer in the U.S., recorded its fourth consecutive annual decline in total catch, according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources.A key driver was fewer days on the water. Maine lobster harvesters took more than 21,000 fewer fishing trips in 2025 than in 2024, the agency said. Total landings fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maine-lobster-industry-hit-by-harsh-winter-falling-catch-and-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maine-lobster-industry-hit-by-harsh-winter-falling-catch-and-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis has only just begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 26 days, oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf have stopped. But ships that made it out before the war started have been at sea delivering energy products to markets that ordered them. The last of those ships should dock in the next week setting off a whole new crisis in global energy markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump slams Supreme Court justices he appointed as ‘bad for our country’ after tariff ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump blasted two Supreme Court justices that he appointed as "bad for our country" after they sided with the majority in a ruling that undercut his tariff agenda.The criticism follows a Supreme Court decision last month that blocked his use of an emergency law to impose sweeping tariffs.By a 6&ndash;3 vote, the majority concluded that the law cited to justify the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs."Speaking at a National Republican Congressional C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-slams-supreme-court-justices-he-appointed-as-bad-for-our-country-after-tariff-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-slams-supreme-court-justices-he-appointed-as-bad-for-our-country-after-tariff-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Fanatics, pro sports leagues monopolized trading card industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A class action lawsuit filed against Fanatics, the NFL, NBA, MLB, their respective players associations and OneTeam, which serves as the commercial vehicle for the players associations, was dismissed by a New York federal judge on all counts Monday.&nbsp;The court granted Fanatics&rsquo; motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which involved five plaintiffs &mdash; Robert Scaturo, Scott Bubnick, Joseph Davidov, Steven Mardakhaev and Jonathan Madar.&nbsp;The suit accused the group of conspiring to monopol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-fanatics-pro-sports-leagues-monopolized-trading-card-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-fanatics-pro-sports-leagues-monopolized-trading-card-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Oz warns foreign nationals may be tied to US hospice fraud, points to LA as hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Networks of foreign nationals may be linked to U.S. hospice fraud, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned Wednesday in a FOX Business special, pointing to one major city as a key area of concern."You have to ask yourself exactly how many people are actually dying in Los Angeles," Oz told host David Asman."[There are] almost 2,000 hospices in LA County. We believe half of them could be fraudulent, and the reason for this is because Los Angeles and the stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dr-oz-warns-foreign-nationals-may-be-tied-to-us-hospice-fraud-points-to-la-as-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dr-oz-warns-foreign-nationals-may-be-tied-to-us-hospice-fraud-points-to-la-as-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media trial verdict: What happens now, how much will tech giants really pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $6 million verdict against Meta and Google in a closely watched social media addiction trial may signal the start of a far broader legal threat for the tech giants.A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found both companies liable for designing addictive platforms for young users, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages and another $3 million in punitive damages.Monte Mann, a business trial lawyer at Armstrong Teasdale, said appeals are expected, but the larger implications could be far more cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-media-trial-verdict-what-happens-now-how-much-will-tech-giants-really-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-media-trial-verdict-what-happens-now-how-much-will-tech-giants-really-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta slashes roughly 700 jobs; layoffs hit multiple teams across the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is cutting roughly 700 jobs on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to FOX Business.The layoffs are expected to affect several key areas, including Reality Labs, Facebook, recruiting operations and sales, the source said.A spokesperson for the company said the layoffs are part of ongoing restructuring efforts, noting that the tech giant regularly adjusts its workforce to better align with its goals.&nbsp;META EYES MASSIVE 20% WORKFORCE CUT AS AI INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS CONTIN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-slashes-roughly-700-jobs-layoffs-hit-multiple-teams-across-the-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-slashes-roughly-700-jobs-layoffs-hit-multiple-teams-across-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postal Service to implement first-ever fuel surcharge amid mounting fuel costs, financial challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Postal Service is reportedly planning to impose a fuel surcharge on package deliveries for the first time in the agency's history amid surging fuel costs.The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal reported that the Post Service is planning an 8% surcharge beginning in April and that the agency plans to phase it out in January 2027, according to two people familiar with the matter.According to the report, the fuel surcharge will only apply to packages and won't affect letter mail.The move comes as bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/postal-service-to-implement-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-amid-mounting-fuel-costs-financial-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/postal-service-to-implement-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-amid-mounting-fuel-costs-financial-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyft to launch nationwide fuel savings program as drivers feel pinch from rising gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings.The company announced Wednesday that the 60-day program will begin March 27 and run through May 26. Drivers can earn cash back and save on fuel when they use a Lyft Direct debit card at participating gas stations nationwide."Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past few weeks, and we know that hits hardest for drivers who depend on driving for their income," Lyft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lyft-to-launch-nationwide-fuel-savings-program-as-drivers-feel-pinch-from-rising-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lyft-to-launch-nationwide-fuel-savings-program-as-drivers-feel-pinch-from-rising-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New proposal would cap Social Security benefits at $100K for wealthy couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Security is facing the threat of insolvency in less than a decade, and a new proposal would cap the amount of Social Security benefits that a couple could receive each year at $100,000.The aging of America's population is draining the balance of Social Security's main trust fund, which is projected to be depleted in 2032. Funds for&nbsp;Social Security benefits are drawn from the trust fund along with payroll taxes, and they would be automatically cut by law at the time of insolvency to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-proposal-would-cap-social-security-benefits-at-100k-for-wealthy-couples/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-proposal-would-cap-social-security-benefits-at-100k-for-wealthy-couples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war fuels Asia energy crunch as India, Japan, others feel strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest phase of the Iran war is locked on the Strait of Hormuz and critical energy infrastructure. Already, its effects are rippling thousands of miles away in Asia.Asia is at the front line of the energy crisis, &#8203;with shortages hitting nearly every country. Roughly a fifth of the world&rsquo;s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with some 80% going to Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.As Iran refuses to open the strait, Asia is scrambling to mitigate disruptions a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-fuels-asia-energy-crunch-as-india-japan-others-feel-strain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-fuels-asia-energy-crunch-as-india-japan-others-feel-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowe warns of massive workforce shakeup, says Sanders is right: &lsquo;Revolution unlike anything' we&rsquo;ve seen coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare point of agreement is emerging across ideological lines as concerns grow over how artificial intelligence could reshape the American workforce.Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on 'Varney &amp; Co.' to discuss how rapid technological change is colliding with a long-standing shortage of skilled labor, creating what he sees as a turning point for the economy.Rowe&rsquo;s warning echoes a broader message gaining traction across the polit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rowe-warns-of-massive-workforce-shakeup-says-sanders-is-right-lsquorevolution-unlike-anything-wersquove-seen-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rowe-warns-of-massive-workforce-shakeup-says-sanders-is-right-lsquorevolution-unlike-anything-wersquove-seen-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards more than  $6M in damages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched trial accusing social media platforms of designing their products to get young users addicted, awarding the plaintiff $6 million in damages.&nbsp;Meta was ordered to pay 70% of the awarded compensatory damages, while Google is responsible for the remaining 30%, for a total of $3 million. Hours later, the jury ordered Meta to pay another $2.1 million and Google an additional $900,000 in punitive damages.&nbsp;Unlike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-meta-google-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-awards-more-than-6m-in-damages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-meta-google-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-awards-more-than-6m-in-damages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says US has 'become like Europe' on defense, and it's holding the country back]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO&nbsp;Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that the U.S. is becoming more like Europe in terms of defense procurement, and it's holding the country back.Dimon spoke at the Hill &amp; Valley Forum, which is an annual meeting that brings together policymakers, defense leaders, tech builders and investors to discuss&nbsp;national security, emerging technology and U.S. competitiveness.He said he was "deeply frustrated" by what he sees as excessive bureaucracy in the defense procurement proc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-has-become-like-europe-on-defense-and-its-holding-the-country-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-has-become-like-europe-on-defense-and-its-holding-the-country-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global energy conference in Houston, welcomed Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson&rsquo;s enthusiasm, they still say they want to see considerable action before they can be sure Canada's federal government is serious about changing the country&rsquo;s reputation as being reluctant to expand the energy sector, especially oil and natural gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence, but also raised alarms in Hollywood and beyond about the dangers of letting people create AI videos that resulted in nonconsensual images and realistic deepfakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal minimum wage increasing to $18.15 per hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal minimum wage will rise by 40 cents next week, a scheduled increase that keeps the wage in line with inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some U.S. car buyers envy what they cannot have — affordable Chinese EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey shows 40 per cent of U.S. consumers &#8203;support Chinese auto imports, while political opposition in U.S. remains strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith-Carney pipeline deal to miss early deadlines, premier says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How war in the Middle East is upending the global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuck ships, wrong ports, and higher costs: war in the Middle East is causing headaches for worldwide supply chains. New York Times reporter Peter S. Goodman explores the mounting impacts on supply chains that remain highly integrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fall after Trump postpones Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was holding off on striking Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure amid productive talks between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines slashes flights as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings.United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut about 5% of capacity by trimming less profitable routes. He said the company is preparing for a prolonged period of elevated fuel prices, modeling oil at $175 per barrel and expecting it could remain above $100 thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-slashes-flights-as-iran-war-sends-fuel-prices-soaring/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-slashes-flights-as-iran-war-sends-fuel-prices-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers' salaries amid DHS budget standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk offered to cover the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel during the ongoing government funding standoff."I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country," Musk said in an X post on Saturday morning.&nbsp;Musk's offer comes as a partial government shutdown passes one month, with lawmakers unable to reach a deal to fund the D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-offers-to-pay-tsa-workers-salaries-amid-dhs-budget-standoff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-offers-to-pay-tsa-workers-salaries-amid-dhs-budget-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Ramsey warns young hopefuls locked out of housing market: 'Corporate America has screwed you']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Americans are increasingly finding themselves shut out of the housing market as rising debt levels and lingering affordability pressures reshape the path to homeownership."The Ramsey Show" host Dave Ramsey joined FOX Business' Cheryl Casone on the FOX Business In Depth Special, "Hitting Home: Rebuilding the Dream," to break down the financial realities facing first-time buyers and why many are falling behind.Ramsey pointed to a combination of record-high consumer debt and shifting economic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-ramsey-warns-young-hopefuls-locked-out-of-housing-market-corporate-america-has-screwed-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-ramsey-warns-young-hopefuls-locked-out-of-housing-market-corporate-america-has-screwed-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon developing new AI-driven smartphone years after Fire Phone flop: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is reportedly developing a new smartphone more than a decade after scrapping its Fire Phone, with plans for an AI-driven device integrated with Alexa and its broader services ecosystem.The tech giant's new effort is called "Transformer" and is being developed within the company's devices and services unit, according to Reuters, citing four people familiar with the project.The outlet said the new phone could be a mobile personalization device able to sync with the voice assistant platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-developing-new-ai-driven-smartphone-years-after-fire-phone-flop-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-developing-new-ai-driven-smartphone-years-after-fire-phone-flop-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence helps unlock geothermal potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geothermal energy has been around since earth&rsquo;s creation and exists almost everywhere, yet harnessing its full potential has proven difficult since viable sources are often difficult to find.&nbsp;"The U.S. has a lot of it, and most of it in the U.S. is untapped.&nbsp;It's a tremendous sort of resource base that's waiting for us to go after it," Zanskar co-founder Joel Edwards said.&nbsp;Geothermal energy is generated by the Earth&rsquo;s formation and ongoing radioactive decay. It is stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/artificial-intelligence-helps-unlock-geothermal-potential/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/artificial-intelligence-helps-unlock-geothermal-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of acquisition, jury says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California jury on Friday concluded that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of his $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant in 2022.The verdict from a jury in San Francisco federal court came in a closely watched trial in which Musk was accused of falsely claiming that Twitter underreported how many fake and spam accounts, known as bots, were on its platform.Musk ultimately completed his purchase of Twitter in October 2022 and renamed it X. He has since folded it into his rocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-misled-twitter-investors-ahead-of-acquisition-jury-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-misled-twitter-investors-ahead-of-acquisition-jury-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A Reconciliation Bill Is the Only Way To Keep Our Military Great &amp; Our Democracy Indestructible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next fight in the Iran war is likely going to be the Pentagon&rsquo;s request for $200 billion to keep our military in tip-top shape, not only to complete the mission in Iran, but also to maintain President Trump&rsquo;s policy of peace through strength. We want the best for our men and women in the services. Soldiers, sailors, airmen. They must have everything they need, today, tomorrow, and frankly forever.Yet you can bet the Democrats will use this war financing request for their anti-war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-reconciliation-bill-is-the-only-way-to-keep-our-military-great-amp-our-democracy-indestructible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-reconciliation-bill-is-the-only-way-to-keep-our-military-great-amp-our-democracy-indestructible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets dip for another straight week as U.S. war on Iran continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas ranges sold at US retailers are being recalled over burn hazard risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electrolux Group is recalling more than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges due to an oven-related issue that poses a burn hazard to users.The recall affects about 169,500 units sold in the U.S. and 5,300 in Canada, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.&nbsp;The agency said the ovens in the ranges can experience delayed ignition of the bake burner, which poses a risk of burn hazards to users.90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN RECALLED NATIONWIDE, FDA SAYSThe recall involves Frigidai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-ranges-sold-at-us-retailers-are-being-recalled-over-burn-hazard-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-ranges-sold-at-us-retailers-are-being-recalled-over-burn-hazard-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls more than 61,000 SUVs in the US after a child's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 61,000 Palisade SUVs in the U.S. after an issue with powered seats was linked to the death of a child, federal regulators said.The recall affects model year 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with the Limited and Calligraphy trim packages, the automaker said in a recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration."The 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies equipped in the subject vehicles may not respond to con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-61000-suvs-in-the-us-after-a-childs-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-61000-suvs-in-the-us-after-a-childs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Warner Music sign multi-year deal to produce artist documentaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix &#8203;and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist &zwnj;roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gingrich sends warning to Europe as US carries allies amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[European tensions are resurfacing as questions grow over burden sharing in global conflicts, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argued long-standing imbalances between the U.S. and its allies are becoming harder to ignore.Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss the widening divide between the United States and Europe as the conflict in the Middle East continues to test international alliances.Gingrich pointed to what he described]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gingrich-sends-warning-to-europe-as-us-carries-allies-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gingrich-sends-warning-to-europe-as-us-carries-allies-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC weighs deep job cuts as AI overhaul unfolds: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global banking giant HSBC Holdings Plc is considering significant job reductions in the years ahead, as CEO Georges Elhedery bets on artificial intelligence to downsize middle and back offices, Bloomberg reported.The greatest impact is anticipated to be seen among non-client-facing positions in global service centers, but the evaluation is only in an early stage, according to individuals familiar with the issue, the outlet reported. The moves could impact about 20,000 roles, or around 10% of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hsbc-weighs-deep-job-cuts-as-ai-overhaul-unfolds-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hsbc-weighs-deep-job-cuts-as-ai-overhaul-unfolds-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed’s Bowman says she’s written in 3 interest rate cuts before year-end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday that she&rsquo;s penciled in multiple rate cuts before the end of the year."I'm still concerned about the job market," Bowman, considered one of the more hawkish members of the Federal Open Market Committee, said during an interview on FOX Business Network's "Mornings with Maria." I want to see a little bit of recovery there. But, of course, I've written three cuts in for before the end of 2026 to hopefully support the lab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-bowman-says-shes-written-in-3-interest-rate-cuts-before-year-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-bowman-says-shes-written-in-3-interest-rate-cuts-before-year-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Trump coin moves forward after Treasury invokes rare authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Mint is moving forward with a gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump after a federal arts commission approved a design Thursday, with Treasury officials citing a legal authority that allows the inclusion of a sitting president despite longstanding restrictions.FOX Business confirmed with a source familiar with the Commission of Fine Arts that the design shown is the mock-up approved by the panel, clearing a key step toward production of the coin.The move is notable bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gold-trump-coin-moves-forward-after-treasury-invokes-rare-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gold-trump-coin-moves-forward-after-treasury-invokes-rare-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers complain about long wait times, multiple calls to resolve issues with Rogers, Telus and Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen customers told Marketplace they are frustrated with poor customer service they received from Canada&rsquo;s big three telecoms. Employees at Rogers and Telus said frontline customer service representatives have less incentive to help customers issue credits or lower bills, and said they&rsquo;re measured on their abilities to increase customers&rsquo; bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 flight attendants injured on Delta flight to Sydney after plane experiences 'brief turbulence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured on Friday after a flight bound for Australia experienced what the airline described as "brief turbulence."The flight, carrying 245 passengers and 15 crew members, was headed from Los Angeles, California, to Sydney, Australia, when the turbulence began.The Airbus A350 was hit by the turbulence as it descended, but Delta said the aircraft landed "safely and normally" at the Sydney airport.US FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, GROUND DELAYS SURGE AS MASSIVE MA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/4-flight-attendants-injured-on-delta-flight-to-sydney-after-plane-experiences-brief-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/4-flight-attendants-injured-on-delta-flight-to-sydney-after-plane-experiences-brief-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 90,000 bottles of children&rsquo;s ibuprofen have been recalled over the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Strides Pharma, Inc., headquartered in India, recalled about 89,592 bottles of its 100-milligram Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, the FDA said.&nbsp;The affected product was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA and distributed across the U.S.The ibuprofen was sold in 4-fluid-ounce bottles at 100 milligrams per 5 millili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide-fda-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide-fda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant robot goes haywire, sends tableware flying before breaking out in dance moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bizarre footage has captured the chaotic moment a service robot appeared to spin out of control at a restaurant near San Jose, California, violently striking a customer&rsquo;s food and tableware without warning before abruptly breaking into a series of erratic dance moves.&nbsp;The wild incident was captured in a viral video in Cupertino at a Haidilao hot pot location, a chain known for integrating artificial intelligence and robotic technology to help streamline operations, including deliverin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restaurant-robot-goes-haywire-sends-tableware-flying-before-breaking-out-in-dance-moves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restaurant-robot-goes-haywire-sends-tableware-flying-before-breaking-out-in-dance-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penn professor says Zillow 'systematically deceives consumers' about agent connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Pennsylvania Wharton professor published a paper that claims Zillow users don&rsquo;t know who they&rsquo;re being connected with when they select an agent, alleging that Zillow-affiliated agents drive users to Zillow&rsquo;s home mortgages.&nbsp;Professor Jerry Wind&rsquo;s study showed only 0.3% of users understood they would not be connected with the listing agent when selecting the tabs "Contact an agent" or "Request a tour.""This study provides empirical evidence that Zillow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/penn-professor-says-zillow-systematically-deceives-consumers-about-agent-connections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/penn-professor-says-zillow-systematically-deceives-consumers-about-agent-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber, Rivian ink $1.25B deal to put thousands of robotaxis on US streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivian and&nbsp;Uber on Thursday announced a partnership worth up to $1.25 billion to accelerate the two companies' plans for autonomous vehicles and deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis in the years ahead.Under the agreement, Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, subject to achieving autonomous performance milestones by specific dates.&nbsp;The two companies have agreed to an initial $300 million investment following the signing of the deal, subject to regulator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-rivian-ink-125b-deal-to-put-thousands-of-robotaxis-on-us-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-rivian-ink-125b-deal-to-put-thousands-of-robotaxis-on-us-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O'Leary forecasts global power shift in Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict rattles oil markets]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shark Tank" star Kevin O&rsquo;Leary predicted which nations will control the Strait of Hormuz once the Middle East conflict subsides as Iran continues its restriction of the vital trade passage.Joining "The Claman Countdown" Thursday, O&rsquo;Leary analyzed the market impact of the Middle East conflict and how investors should navigate uncertainty."You think about what the world looks like after the conflict is over, and you make bets," he told FOX Business.&nbsp;"I'm pretty sure when this is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-forecasts-global-power-shift-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-conflict-rattles-oil-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-forecasts-global-power-shift-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-conflict-rattles-oil-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new&nbsp;tax break is available this filing season for taxpayers who have car loans on vehicles that meet certain specifications.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was passed through Congress by Republicans using the reconciliation process and signed into law last year by President&nbsp;Donald Trump, included a provision allowing interest on car loans to be deducted under certain circumstances.&nbsp;The IRS released guidance on the implementation of the "No Tax on Car Loan Interest"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-10000-car-loan-tax-deduction-heres-who-qualifies-and-how-to-claim-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-10000-car-loan-tax-deduction-heres-who-qualifies-and-how-to-claim-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz becomes NFL's first official condiment partner with 5-year global deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, the NFL has a condiment partner.The Kraft Heinz Company and the NFL announced a five-year global strategic partnership, uniting one of the world&rsquo;s biggest food portfolios and the most-watched sports league in the United States to drive fan engagement and food experiences.This partnership not only unlocks premium stadium and game visibility and integrated co-branding marketing, but also limited-edition packaging on Kraft Heinz products and immersive retail activatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-becomes-nfls-first-official-condiment-partner-with-5-year-global-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-becomes-nfls-first-official-condiment-partner-with-5-year-global-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian strikes cut 17% of Qatar LNG output, threatening global supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian strikes have cut about 17% of Doha&rsquo;s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, QatarEnergy&rsquo;s CEO told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.Saad al-Kaabi said the disruption could result in an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threaten supplies to Europe and Asia.The CEO of the state-owned energy company, who is also Qatar&rsquo;s minister of state for energy affairs, told Reuters that damage to two LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids facilities will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iranian-strikes-cut-17-of-qatar-lng-output-threatening-global-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iranian-strikes-cut-17-of-qatar-lng-output-threatening-global-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA union leader warns airport security risks will 'get worse' as major travel events loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top TSA union leader warned Thursday that airport security risks linked to the ongoing government shutdown are set to "get worse," pointing to a critical issue he says has largely gone unaddressed."TSA has been under a . . . hiring freeze since last year, so when you look at what we had in the fall, the 50 days that we had off of shutdown, we have people that left, that retired," TSA union leader George Borek told "Varney &amp; Co.""The acting director yesterday said we had 400 some odd agents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tsa-union-leader-warns-airport-security-risks-will-get-worse-as-major-travel-events-loom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tsa-union-leader-warns-airport-security-risks-will-get-worse-as-major-travel-events-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohl&rsquo;s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of&nbsp;Kohl's signaled that the company isn't planning on closing additional stores this year after it shuttered more than two dozen locations last year.Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the&nbsp;department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales, and the Wisconsin-headquartered company&nbsp;brought in Michael Bender to serve as CEO in November.&nbsp;Bender said on a call after Kohl's released its quarterly earnings last week that the com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kohlrsquos-ceo-signals-whats-next-for-stores-after-several-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kohlrsquos-ceo-signals-whats-next-for-stores-after-several-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese missiles targeting US Navy could trigger ‘overnight’ war shift, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risk of a broader global conflict is rising as China's indirect role in the Iran crisis comes into sharper focus, with new concerns emerging over weapons used against U.S. forces.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how Beijing's support for Iran could quickly escalate tensions with the United States.CHINA COULD FACE &lsquo;REAL PROBLEMS&rsquo; WITHIN TWO MONTHS IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS DRAGS ON, EXPERT WARN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-missiles-targeting-us-navy-could-trigger-overnight-war-shift-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-missiles-targeting-us-navy-could-trigger-overnight-war-shift-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company's antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's population shrank last year &mdash; a first for the country, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's population dropped last year, marking the first time the country has seen an annual net decline in residents since Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying war will boost global inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, saying that higher oil and gas prices from the Middle East war are likely to boost global inflation but that it's too soon to assess the conflict's impact on the Canadian economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel prices surge to highest since 2022, raising concern for shipping, consumer costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S.-Iran war is causing diesel prices to spike across the country, climbing nearly 30 per cent since the beginning of March. In some parts of Quebec, a litre of diesel is selling for almost $2.50.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices worldwide have soaredsince the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially-important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</guid></item></channel></rss>