<?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>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Counter-tariffs won't just affect the cost of goods for Canadians. They'll hit the trailers moving them too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians bracing for billions of dollars in counter-tariffs won't just see prices rise on American items like produce, toilet paper and furniture, but on the very semi-trailers used to haul those goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/counter-tariffs-wont-just-affect-the-cost-of-goods-for-canadians-theyll-hit-the-trailers-moving-them-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/counter-tariffs-wont-just-affect-the-cost-of-goods-for-canadians-theyll-hit-the-trailers-moving-them-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy seller's 'bruh' T-shirts were removed over a trademark complaint. He says it's trademark squatting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Etsy seller says the online retailer removed his listings for T-shirts with the word "bruh" after the person who holds a Canadian trademark for it complained. One legal expert worries that the costly nature of trademark disputes makes it difficult to challenge such cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etsy-sellers-bruh-t-shirts-were-removed-over-a-trademark-complaint-he-says-its-trademark-squatting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etsy-sellers-bruh-t-shirts-were-removed-over-a-trademark-complaint-he-says-its-trademark-squatting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checkers &amp; Rally&rsquo;s CEO says Americans&rsquo; demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying']]></title><description><![CDATA[Checkers &amp; Rally&rsquo;s is leaning into value as Americans remain squeezed by higher everyday expenses, and the fast-food chain&rsquo;s CEO says consumers&rsquo; demand for affordability has intensified over the past couple of years.The chain is offering a $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal, priced at $5 in select markets, as restaurants compete for increasingly price-conscious customers. Checkers &amp; Rally&rsquo;s CEO Chris Tebben said the company has seen firsthand how strongly consumers respond w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/checkers-amp-rallyrsquos-ceo-says-americansrsquo-demand-for-fast-food-value-is-intensifying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/checkers-amp-rallyrsquos-ceo-says-americansrsquo-demand-for-fast-food-value-is-intensifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why college athletes should 'live like college students' despite six-figure NIL deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[College football season is kicking off, and some young athletes taking the field around the country will be seeing an influx of income from name, image and likeness (NIL) and revenue sharing deals, which can pose financial challenges as they look to manage those funds.NIL first took hold in college sports in 2021, and monetary compensation for student athletes recently evolved to include revenue sharing directly with the colleges they're playing for.&nbsp;Some players may earn six or seven figur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-college-athletes-should-live-like-college-students-despite-six-figure-nil-deals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-college-athletes-should-live-like-college-students-despite-six-figure-nil-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E coli blueberry recall expanding to frozen mixed berry packages sold at Walmarts in 16 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blueberry recall first reported in July over the risk of E. coli contamination has been expanded to include frozen package mixes of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries sold at Walmart, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.One lot of 10-ounce packages of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend has been recalled by Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.The frozen berries were sold at select Walmart stores in 16 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-blueberry-recall-expanding-to-frozen-mixed-berry-packages-sold-at-walmarts-in-16-states/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-blueberry-recall-expanding-to-frozen-mixed-berry-packages-sold-at-walmarts-in-16-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell's cuts 13% of salaried workforce, closes plants as part of turnaround effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campbell's said it has cut 13% of its salaried workforce and closed two snack plants in an effort to improve its operations and return to profitability."Make no mistake, our results remain unacceptable," CEO Mick Beekhuizen said. "But instead of waiting for the environment to improve around us, we are addressing reality head-on."The company has 4,300 salaried workers, according to The Wall Street Journal. It had approximately 13,700 full-time and part-time employees as of August 2025, according]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/campbells-cuts-13-of-salaried-workforce-closes-plants-as-part-of-turnaround-effort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/campbells-cuts-13-of-salaried-workforce-closes-plants-as-part-of-turnaround-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s economic boom - the greatest story never told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right on cue, the press got ready to print a bad jobs report for August, and then SLAM, the number comes out up 162,000. About three times the Wall Street consensus. Of course, most of Wall Street and their liberal pals in the press just love to ignore eight straight months of Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index increases, and 15 straight monthly ISM services index increases. And tremendous gains in industrial production and consumer spending. We&rsquo;ll get into the numbers in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-economic-boom-the-greatest-story-never-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-economic-boom-the-greatest-story-never-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The history of socialism in the US — and why the American dream prevails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the 1917 Russian Revolution, socialists in the U.S. were winning hundreds of local and national contests.In Manhattan, a socialist immigrant from Lithuania was sent to Congress in 1915. Milwaukee had three socialist mayors. And in the 1912 presidential election, socialist presidential candidate Eugene Debs received 6% of the popular vote.But socialists couldn't capitalize on these victories. First, an internal split between the revolutionaries and the moderates prevented a united front. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-history-of-socialism-in-the-us-and-why-the-american-dream-prevails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-history-of-socialism-in-the-us-and-why-the-american-dream-prevails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Day travel costs climb as airfare, hotel prices move higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Day travelers are facing higher costs for flights and hotels as they head out for the final holiday weekend of summer, according to AAA and travel expert Pauline Frommer.AAA booking data shows domestic airfare is up 2% compared with last year, averaging $750 for a round-trip ticket. Fares to the holiday weekend&rsquo;s most popular domestic destinations are nearly 20% higher, averaging $790.Hotel prices are also rising, with domestic bookings up 9% and international hotel bookings up 12% c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-day-travel-costs-climb-as-airfare-hotel-prices-move-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-day-travel-costs-climb-as-airfare-hotel-prices-move-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, Statistics Canada said Friday, contrary to economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, Statistics Canada said Friday, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job growth rebounded in August with solid gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;U.S. economy rebounded in August, adding jobs at a solid pace after a surprise decline in July amid economic uncertainty.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers added 162,000 jobs in August. That figure was well above the estimate of 56,000 made by economists polled by LSEG.The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August, which was also in line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.WHAT WARSH'S JACKSON HOLE SPEECH SIGNALS ABOUT WHERE INTEREST RA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/job-growth-rebounded-in-august-with-solid-gains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/job-growth-rebounded-in-august-with-solid-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National average price for diesel hits new record high amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average price for diesel has reached a new record of $5.85 as of Sept. 4, surpassing the prior high of $5.8159 set back in June 2022, according to AAA.The AAA national average for diesel increased from $5.7832 on Thursday to $5.85 on Friday.The month-ago average was $5.3715 and the year-ago average was significantly lower at just $3.7121.TRUMP ANNOUNCES &lsquo;BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY,&rsquo; SAYS IT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER GAS PRICES"Diesel prices have skyrocketed since Trump star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-price-for-diesel-hits-new-record-high-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-price-for-diesel-hits-new-record-high-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health-care hiring has propped up Canada’s job market. Will patients see a difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hiring boom across Alberta and Ontario health-care systems has been singlehandedly propping up Canada's national job market &mdash; but that growth may say more about the sluggish state of the rest of the economy than about improving patient outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/health-care-hiring-has-propped-up-canadas-job-market-will-patients-see-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/health-care-hiring-has-propped-up-canadas-job-market-will-patients-see-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bond yields are soaring to multi-decade highs. What does that mean for Canadian consumers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bond market is experiencing a steep, global sell-off, creating waves for consumers and investors alike. Here's what you need to know about how the bond market can affect you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bond-yields-are-soaring-to-multi-decade-highs-what-does-that-mean-for-canadian-consumers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bond-yields-are-soaring-to-multi-decade-highs-what-does-that-mean-for-canadian-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular squishy toys recalled over potentially deadly water bead hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 15,000 popular children&rsquo;s squeeze toys have been recalled over serious injury hazards linked to the beads they contain, according to federal regulators.Two recalls have been issued &mdash; one for&nbsp;Squeezy Dumplings&nbsp;from GIHNJSI and&nbsp;one for Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns&nbsp;from OKK Trading.Both products contain water beads, which could expand within a child&rsquo;s body if ingested, posing a potentially deadly hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-squishy-toys-recalled-over-potentially-deadly-water-bead-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-squishy-toys-recalled-over-potentially-deadly-water-bead-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco quietly pulls popular member perk seemingly without warning: 'Real bummer for the deals']]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco Next, an online marketplace Costco members often regarded as one of the retailer&rsquo;s most coveted hidden perks, has quietly disappeared from the company&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;The service gave members up to 40% off on certain products not offered at its warehouses. The program featured items from a specific list of vendor partners, ranging from home goods and luggage to electronics.Shoppers visiting the Costco Next online page are now met with a message: "Access to Costco Next storefro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-quietly-pulls-popular-member-perk-seemingly-without-warning-real-bummer-for-the-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-quietly-pulls-popular-member-perk-seemingly-without-warning-real-bummer-for-the-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: More on the Bessent economic boom story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pardon me from again borrowing from my G20 interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Yet I really want to repeat my view that the most powerful news story, however unreported, is the emergence of an economic boom that is now cutting across every sector of the landscape.And here is more of what Mr. Bessent said to me in response to my growthier point of view: "And as you said, the president&rsquo;s policies have laid the groundwork for this economy. So we have regulatory certainty. The pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-on-the-bessent-economic-boom-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-on-the-bessent-economic-boom-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldman Sachs exec touts Dallas' 'really bright future' as new campus takes shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Goldman Sachs is making progress on its new 800,000-square-foot campus in Dallas as it deepens its presence in the city, which has emerged as a key regional financial hub.The firm has a longstanding presence in the Dallas metro area, where it has its second-largest base of employees in the U.S. behind only its New York City headquarters, and the new campus will allow Goldman Sachs to combine two offices into one facility where all the firm's various business units can be situated and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/goldman-sachs-exec-touts-dallas-really-bright-future-as-new-campus-takes-shape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/goldman-sachs-exec-touts-dallas-really-bright-future-as-new-campus-takes-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in AI capabilities: 'Now in the AGI era']]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI on Thursday unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model the tech company says features major improvements in computer use, coding, scientific research and professional work.The San Francisco-based company said Astra is rolling out starting Thursday to enterprise customers with Daybreak access. In the coming days, it will also roll out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users, as well as through the OpenAI API and Amazon Web Services."GPT-6 Astra is built on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-unveils-gpt-6-astra-with-major-advances-in-ai-capabilities-now-in-the-agi-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-unveils-gpt-6-astra-with-major-advances-in-ai-capabilities-now-in-the-agi-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoox launches robotaxi service at Las Vegas airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoox announced Thursday that its driverless robotaxis will begin transporting passengers to and from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, marking the company's first airport service.The Amazon-owned company told FOX Business that, beginning Thursday, riders can book trips between Harry Reid International Airport and the Las Vegas Strip."Bringing autonomous transportation to one of the country&rsquo;s busiest airports requires true partnership, and we are grateful to the Clark County De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zoox-launches-robotaxi-service-at-las-vegas-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zoox-launches-robotaxi-service-at-las-vegas-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Agriculture secretary rejects Democrats' 'fake meat' push: 'Don't stop eating meat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised the Trump administration's agriculture agenda as she took aim at Biden-era food policies, accusing the former administration of pushing Americans away from traditional meat products."There was a massive push under the last administration to eat less meat. Could you imagine? Don&rsquo;t stop eating meat. There was a massive push under the Democrats to eat fake meat and lab-grown meat," Rollins said.During an appearance on "Mornings with Maria," Rollins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-agriculture-secretary-rejects-democrats-fake-meat-push-dont-stop-eating-meat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-agriculture-secretary-rejects-democrats-fake-meat-push-dont-stop-eating-meat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in more than 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 rose to 6.71% from last week's reading of 6.66%. It was the highest reading since July 31, 2025, when the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.72%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.5% a year ago.SLOWING LABOR MARKET CREATES NEW HURDLE FOR FIR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to build a data centre in Canada? These are the federal government's new expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced a new framework outlining key expectations for responsible data centre development, as politicians and companies grapple with public pushback to the infrastructure underpinning AI technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/want-to-build-a-data-centre-in-canada-these-are-the-federal-governments-new-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/want-to-build-a-data-centre-in-canada-these-are-the-federal-governments-new-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia to buy AI platform Hugging Face for nearly $13B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia announced Thursday that it will buy AI developer platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at approximately $12.9 billion.The chipmaker is betting that growing demand for the open-source AI models hosted on Hugging Face will fuel future growth, even as some of Nvidia's largest customers develop their own chips to reduce their dependence on the company.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Hugging Face will remain an open-source platform. He estimated that it hosts more than 3 million models, 500,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face-for-nearly-13b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face-for-nearly-13b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of slain Bank of America vice president 'devastated' after Times Square attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president fatally stabbed in an apparently random Times Square attack earlier this week is remembering her as a devoted new mother who had just returned from maternity leave the day she was killed.Erin Piacenti was killed Aug. 31, the same day she returned to work after spending five months at home with her newborn daughter, Madison, according to a GoFundMe organized by her brother-in-law in consultation with her husband Frank and other family mem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/family-of-slain-bank-of-america-vice-president-devastated-after-times-square-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/family-of-slain-bank-of-america-vice-president-devastated-after-times-square-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to debut its first-ever network of airport lounges, with work underway on the first lounges due to open in late 2027.The airline announced that four Southwest lounges will open in late 2027, with those locations including Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville.Southwest's announcement also included the news that it will partner with Chase to build off the financial service provider's Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network, offering dining options,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-to-open-first-ever-airport-lounges-in-premium-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-to-open-first-ever-airport-lounges-in-premium-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ seizes $560K in cryptocurrency allegedly intended for Hamas, disrupts online recruitment network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the seizure of more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency donations and the disruption of recruitment websites connected to terrorist organization Hamas.Through court-authorized seizures, the FBI seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of domains and servers Hamas was allegedly using to raise money and recruit supporters, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro."A message to Hamas: We will s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-seizes-560k-in-cryptocurrency-allegedly-intended-for-hamas-disrupts-online-recruitment-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-seizes-560k-in-cryptocurrency-allegedly-intended-for-hamas-disrupts-online-recruitment-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada Express flight attendants vote on strike mandate as contract talks stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight attendants who work on Air Canada Express flights are voting on whether to authorize strike action as their union says bargaining talks have stalled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-express-flight-attendants-vote-on-strike-mandate-as-contract-talks-stall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-express-flight-attendants-vote-on-strike-mandate-as-contract-talks-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo expands driverless robotaxi service to 3 major US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo on Tuesday began welcoming its first public riders in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, expanding its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to 14 cities.The Alphabet-owned self-driving car company said tens of thousands of people in each newly launched market have already signed up for access. The company plans to gradually add riders before eventually opening the service to all users."From coast to coast, we&rsquo;re focused on making everyday transportation safer, easier and more accessible,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-expands-driverless-robotaxi-service-to-3-major-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-expands-driverless-robotaxi-service-to-3-major-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue on Tuesday unveiled a new domestic first-class experience that will be available for booking this fall.The new offering, called BlueFirst, will feature redesigned seats, premium amenities and upgraded seatback technology, the airline said."Domestic first class has become easy to predict. We think it&rsquo;s time for a fresh take," JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in a statement.&nbsp;"Customers are increasingly looking for more premium experiences, and BlueFirst gives them an elevated ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-unveils-new-first-class-seating-for-domestic-flyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-unveils-new-first-class-seating-for-domestic-flyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI infrastructure investment projected to top $31T by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapid buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is expected to accelerate in the years ahead, with a new analysis projecting investment in the sector will top $31 trillion through 2050.A report by PwC projects that capital expenditures on AI infrastructure will reach $31.6 trillion by 2050 as companies invest in building the computing capacity to power models, as well as upgrade the tech as it advances.It added that the $31.6 trillion estimate represents the central scenario wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-infrastructure-investment-projected-to-top-31t-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-infrastructure-investment-projected-to-top-31t-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as energy prices and government debt fuel bond sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yields on U.S. Treasurys hovered near multi-year highs on Wednesday, as the global bond market experienced a sell-off amid concerns over energy prices keeping inflation elevated as well as government debt burdens.The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was around 4.8% in the early afternoon on Wednesday, slightly lower than the intraday high of 4.818% &ndash; which was the highest level since November 2023.Sovereign debt yields were elevated in other notable developed countries, with Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-yields-hover-near-multi-year-highs-as-energy-prices-and-government-debt-fuel-bond-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-yields-hover-near-multi-year-highs-as-energy-prices-and-government-debt-fuel-bond-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC proposal could open floodgates to make America capital of digital cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to give crypto companies a clearer path to raise capital in the United States as the agency seeks to bring crypto-asset investment and innovation back onshore while keeping activity under U.S. law.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins joined FOX Business' Cheryl Casone on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the agency's new crypto proposal, its exemptions and the broader push to make the U.S. the "crypto capital" of the world."Our regulation crypto assets t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sec-proposal-could-open-floodgates-to-make-america-capital-of-digital-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sec-proposal-could-open-floodgates-to-make-america-capital-of-digital-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping restructuring effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber is cutting roughly 10% of its workforce, or about 3,300 jobs, in an effort to streamline operations, the company announced on Wednesday.The ride-hailing giant's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, said in a memo to employees that the company is removing management layers, simplifying teams and refining where its teams are based."The changes we&rsquo;re making today are designed to do two things: make Uber simpler and faster, and create more capacity to invest in our future," Khosrowshahi said.&nbsp;"A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-in-sweeping-restructuring-effort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-in-sweeping-restructuring-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-emblazoned $1 coins go on sale  — and the Mint is charging a major mark-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Mint on Wednesday started selling $1 coins that feature President Donald Trump's face."Available for purchase today at 12PM ET: 2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin. These coins are also in circulation, so check your pocket change. Collect them today!" the U.S. Mint declared in a Wednesday morning post on X.&nbsp;But the Trump-emblazoned coins cost a pretty penny &mdash; they are priced significantly higher than their $1 face value.TREASURY UNVEILS $1 GOLD COIN WITH TRUMP'S IMAGE ON F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-emblazoned-1-coins-go-on-sale-and-the-mint-is-charging-a-major-mark-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-emblazoned-1-coins-go-on-sale-and-the-mint-is-charging-a-major-mark-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani bans generative AI for students until 9th grade in nation's largest school district]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City public school students under 9th Grade will be banned from using generative AI for at least one year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.Mamdani announced the new rule during a news conference Wednesday morning, saying it is part of a "comprehensive AI policy" for the city's schools. The ban is only a "one-year moratorium" on AI use for students under 9th Grade, and is not a lasting ban for elementary and middle school students."AI has grown from something on the pages of a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-bans-generative-ai-for-students-until-9th-grade-in-nations-largest-school-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-bans-generative-ai-for-students-until-9th-grade-in-nations-largest-school-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevron expands Venezuela presence with $7B US plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron will invest more than $7 billion US through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the &zwnj;South American country, the U.S. oil major said on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chevron-expands-venezuela-presence-with-7b-us-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chevron-expands-venezuela-presence-with-7b-us-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon warns Mamdani-backed delivery mandate could cost NYC households hundreds every year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Democratic-socialist policy backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani could cost New York City households an extra $664 a year, Amazon warned Fox News Digital, as a union-backed push to require delivery companies to directly employ certain workers could drive some delivery operations out of the five boroughs."We've made clear to every Council member: we&rsquo;re not looking to leave New York City and our goal has been &mdash; and continues to be &mdash; to work collaboratively with them," an Amazon spoke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-warns-mamdani-backed-delivery-mandate-could-cost-nyc-households-hundreds-every-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-warns-mamdani-backed-delivery-mandate-could-cost-nyc-households-hundreds-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe's CEO says skilled trades can offer six-figure careers without 4-year degree]]></title><description><![CDATA[As employers across the country look for skilled workers, the Lowe's Foundation is backing a new effort aimed at creating more pathways into high-paying skilled trades careers that do not require a traditional four-year college degree.Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison joined "FOX &amp; Friends" co-host Lawrence Jones on Wednesday to discuss the company's push to expand the skilled trades workforce and change perceptions around career paths outside a four-year degree.Ellison said Lowe's is launching the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lowes-ceo-says-skilled-trades-can-offer-six-figure-careers-without-4-year-degree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lowes-ceo-says-skilled-trades-can-offer-six-figure-careers-without-4-year-degree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL has 'big affordability issue' as Activate CEO puts league on notice amid exorbitant streaming costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only thing that will hit harder than the tackles on NFL Sundays this season is the fans' wallets.&nbsp;Michael J. Wolf, the co-founder and CEO of Activate Consulting, a leading strategy and consulting firm, said that the NFL has an affordability issue when it comes to fans being able to watch games.&nbsp;"It is a big affordability issue, and it's just coming down to the value of teams versus the value of the viewer. And so, essentially, what we're taking is we're taking NFL, which is really]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-has-big-affordability-issue-as-activate-ceo-puts-league-on-notice-amid-exorbitant-streaming-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-has-big-affordability-issue-as-activate-ceo-puts-league-on-notice-amid-exorbitant-streaming-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation risks rise with higher fuel costs and new U.S. tariffs, Bank of Canada governor warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday at 2.25 per cent, in a move widely expected by economists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-risks-rise-with-higher-fuel-costs-and-new-us-tariffs-bank-of-canada-governor-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-risks-rise-with-higher-fuel-costs-and-new-us-tariffs-bank-of-canada-governor-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada says inflation risk rising, holds key interest rate at 2.25%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday at 2.25 per cent, in a move widely expected by economists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-inflation-risk-rising-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-inflation-risk-rising-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed a new consumer tool dubbed a Robocall Scorecard that gives consumers insight into efforts to crack down on illegal robocalls, FOX Business has learned.A public notice was released by the FCC on Wednesday that seeks input on key principles for the creation and usability of a Robocall Scorecard. Those include ensuring that it's easy to understand and accessible to consumers, establishing rating criteria that are relevant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-proposes-robocall-scorecard-to-rate-how-well-providers-protect-consumers-from-illegal-calls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-proposes-robocall-scorecard-to-rate-how-well-providers-protect-consumers-from-illegal-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons join forces to link their loyalty programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the partnership launched between the restaurant and the home goods company on Wednesday, customers who link their Triangle and Tims Rewards accounts will earn between two and five per cent in Canadian Tire money in addition to Tims points on select Tims purchases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-tire-and-tim-hortons-join-forces-to-link-their-loyalty-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-tire-and-tim-hortons-join-forces-to-link-their-loyalty-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil giant Chevron strikes agreement to expand Venezuela operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron is expanding its footprint in Venezuela under new agreements that call for more than $7 billion in investment over the next five years and aim to more than double production from its joint ventures in the country.The oil giant said Wednesday that the agreements establish updated fiscal, commercial and legal terms for its Venezuelan joint ventures, creating conditions for additional investment, development and production growth.Chevron expects the joint ventures to increase production to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-giant-chevron-strikes-agreement-to-expand-venezuela-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-giant-chevron-strikes-agreement-to-expand-venezuela-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private sector added 38,000 jobs in August, below expectations, ADP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies in the private sector added 38,000 jobs in August, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday.The figure is below economists&rsquo; estimates of a gain of 48,000 jobs and down from the prior month's revised 46,000 payrolls. August's figure is the lowest since January."Pay can tell us a lot about today's choppy hiring," said Nela Richardson, ADP's chief economist. "To understand hiring patterns, you have to look deeply into where pay growth is accelerating, where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-38000-jobs-in-august-below-expectations-adp-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-38000-jobs-in-august-below-expectations-adp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Maps is now displaying Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for users in the United States following President Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order directing the federal government to rename the Great Lake.FOX Business confirmed the change Tuesday by reviewing Apple Maps, which showed "Lake America" on the map and in the location details for the body of water.Apple confirmed to Reuters that U.S. users will see "Lake America," while users in Canada will continue to see "Lake Ontario." Users elsew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-maps-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-for-us-users-after-trump-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-maps-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-for-us-users-after-trump-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. could soon control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. Canada's oilpatch isn't worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing his pursuit of Venezuela's oil jackpot, announcing a new deal aimed at boosting production in the South American country. And while Trump is flauntingthe potential controlling stake in a portion of Venezuela's oil reserves as a warning to Canada, experts say there is little cause for concern in Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-us-could-soon-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-us-could-soon-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. could control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. Canada's oilpatch isn't worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S President Donald Trump is continuing his pursuit of Venezuela's oil jackpot, announcing a new deal aimed at boosting production in the South American country. And while Trump is flauntingthe potential controlling stake in a portion of Venezuela's oil reserves as a warning to Canada, experts say there is little cause for concern in Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-us-could-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-us-could-control-20-of-venezuelas-oil-reserves-canadas-oilpatch-isnt-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon the latest brand to bet on resale as second-hand clothing becomes big business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers looking to save money on Lululemon apparel have another option. The athletic wear company has launched its resale site in Canada. A 25,000 square foot processing hub in Calgary is at the center of the expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lululemon-the-latest-brand-to-bet-on-resale-as-second-hand-clothing-becomes-big-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lululemon-the-latest-brand-to-bet-on-resale-as-second-hand-clothing-becomes-big-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-loss supplement recalled after FDA finds undeclared toxic substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weight loss supplement has been recalled over two undeclared ingredients, including a toxic substance commonly used as a pesticide and herbicide.Florida-based Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. issued a nationwide recall for Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0. Affected products have a lot number of 25M12F and an expiration date of September 2027.The recall was initiated after an analysis by the Food and Drug Administration revealed the supplement was "tainted with undeclared fluoxetine in the dayti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/weight-loss-supplement-recalled-after-fda-finds-undeclared-toxic-substance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/weight-loss-supplement-recalled-after-fda-finds-undeclared-toxic-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Tuesday said it had expanded its investigation into beef affordability to include eight of the largest grocery retailers in the United States.The expansion comes after the DOJ launched an antitrust probe in May into the "Big Four" meatpackers &mdash; JBS, Cargill, Tyson Foods and National Beef &mdash; which the department said control more than 85% of the U.S. beef processing market.Tuesday's announcement expands the federal government's scru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-expands-beef-price-investigation-to-walmart-costco-amazon-and-other-major-retailers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-expands-beef-price-investigation-to-walmart-costco-amazon-and-other-major-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California airport considering scrapping post-9/11 policy that barred goodbyes at terminal gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California airport is considering a major policy shift that would allow non-ticketed visitors to undergo TSA screening and enter secure areas and greet arriving passengers or say goodbye to departing loved ones at the gate.Fresno Yosemite International Airport's potential change would bring back the emotional send-offs and gate-side reunions that were common before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led to heightened airport security measures.Under the post-9/11 policies, access beyond airp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-airport-considering-scrapping-post-911-policy-that-barred-goodbyes-at-terminal-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-airport-considering-scrapping-post-911-policy-that-barred-goodbyes-at-terminal-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 150,000 Ford vehicles recalled after defect raises risk of sudden power loss while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators announced a significant safety recall affecting nearly 150,000 Ford Mustang vehicles over a critical defect that could cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving.&nbsp;The recall, dated Aug. 25 and initiated by Ford, affects 148,663 vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).&nbsp;The defect can cause the vehicles to suddenly stall and lose their ability to accelerate or maintain speed, drasticall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-150000-ford-vehicles-recalled-after-defect-raises-risk-of-sudden-power-loss-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-150000-ford-vehicles-recalled-after-defect-raises-risk-of-sudden-power-loss-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved toy retailer continues comeback with new California store as nostalgic shoppers rejoice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles back to another American shopping mall as the once-dominant retailer continues a brick-and-mortar comeback that has nostalgic fans buzzing.A new location is coming to Northridge Fashion Center in California&rsquo;s San Fernando Valley, joining a growing roster of Toys R Us stores opening across the country, years after the chain shuttered its U.S. locations.The mall&rsquo;s website lists Toys R Us as "Coming Soon," while the retailer&rsquo;s website no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-toy-retailer-continues-comeback-with-new-california-store-as-nostalgic-shoppers-rejoice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-toy-retailer-continues-comeback-with-new-california-store-as-nostalgic-shoppers-rejoice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats revolt in New Jersey over AG trying to stop Paramount-Warner merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudson County, New Jersey, Democratic leaders are calling on Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to withdraw the state from its involvement in a lawsuit seeking to stop the merger between Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.In an op-ed published by the New Jersey Globe, Bayonne Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadowski, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, state Sens. Raj Mukherji, Brian Stack and Angela McKnight, in addition to state Assembly members Jerry Walker, William Sampson, Ravi Bhalla, Katie B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/democrats-revolt-in-new-jersey-over-ag-trying-to-stop-paramount-warner-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/democrats-revolt-in-new-jersey-over-ag-trying-to-stop-paramount-warner-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple enters a new era as John Ternus takes over as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO John Ternus marked his first day in the top job at the tech giant on Tuesday, with the company embarking on a new era after former CEO Tim Cook stepped down from the role after 15 years.Cook, who will remain with Apple as the company's executive chairman, saw the diversification of its product offerings with the release of devices including the Apple Watch and AirPods, as well as its growth into services through offerings like Apple Pay.The company also saw explosive growth, becoming t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-enters-a-new-era-as-john-ternus-takes-over-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-enters-a-new-era-as-john-ternus-takes-over-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines adds $1,000 Trump Account match for workers' children]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines will match the federal government&rsquo;s $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible employees&rsquo; children as part of a new benefit launching in 2027, the carrier confirmed to FOX Business.The airline will make a one-time $1,000 contribution for each eligible child born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, who has established a Trump Account and qualifies for the federal government&rsquo;s $1,000 contribution.The match applies on a per-child basis, meaning an em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-adds-1000-trump-account-match-for-workers-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-adds-1000-trump-account-match-for-workers-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor and Stellantis begin contract negotiations under threat of auto tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The negotiations are the last round of bargaining between the Big Three carmakers &mdash; Stellantis, Ford and GM &mdash; and Unifor, which represents autoworkers at each. And with the backdrop of American tariffs threatening Canada's auto industry, the talks come at a critical juncture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-and-stellantis-begin-contract-negotiations-under-threat-of-auto-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-and-stellantis-begin-contract-negotiations-under-threat-of-auto-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's $40T national debt is 'stealing from our next generation,' economist warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion last month for the first time in the nation's history, and while the federal government is continuing to rack up debt at an increasing pace, fiscal challenges loom on the horizon for political leaders who are currently in office and those who will be competing in upcoming elections.Earlier this year, the annual report of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees noted that the main Social Security trust fund is on track to be depleted in 2032,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americas-40t-national-debt-is-stealing-from-our-next-generation-economist-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americas-40t-national-debt-is-stealing-from-our-next-generation-economist-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe's launches major effort to help close America's skilled trades gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lowe's announced a new partnership on Tuesday with dozens of companies that aims to address America's shortage of skilled workers by helping to train and develop 1 million tradespeople over the next decade.The Lowe's Foundation is partnering with Nvidia, General Motors, AT&amp;T, Bank of America and more through the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition, which aims to train and certify 1 million skilled tradespeople by 2035. The cross-sector coalition &ndash; billed as the nation's largest &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lowes-launches-major-effort-to-help-close-americas-skilled-trades-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lowes-launches-major-effort-to-help-close-americas-skilled-trades-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urges bipartisan federal tax incentive to bring film, TV production back to US]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to approve a federal tax incentive aimed at bringing film and television production and entertainment jobs back to the United States, drawing support from both a major Hollywood trade group and Democratic California Sen. Adam Schiff.Trump announced the push Monday after meeting with actor Jon Voight, one of his Hollywood ambassadors, saying Voight and others in the entertainment industry have urged the administration to support federal incentives for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-urges-bipartisan-federal-tax-incentive-to-bring-film-tv-production-back-to-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-urges-bipartisan-federal-tax-incentive-to-bring-film-tv-production-back-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart mangoes recalled over potential salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators announced Friday that hundreds of boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores are being recalled over potential salmonella contamination.&nbsp;At least 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes are included in the recall initiated by Panorama Produce, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected produce is packaged in nine-count boxes containing large mangoes.&nbsp;The recalled mangoes were sold at select Walmart locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-mangoes-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-mangoes-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen flips ultra-rare 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card for major payday on eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.The one-of-one gold "Jimothy" rookie card sold on eBay Sunday night after drawing 100 bids, transforming a quirky Mariners promotion into an unexpected $21,100 payday for the young fan.The bidding started at just 99 cents before skyrocketing past $21,000 in a matter of days.The card belonged to 13-year-old M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/teen-flips-ultra-rare-1-of-1-gold-jimothy-rookie-card-for-major-payday-on-ebay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/teen-flips-ultra-rare-1-of-1-gold-jimothy-rookie-card-for-major-payday-on-ebay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor to launch collective bargaining with Stellantis Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing over 6,000 workers at Stellantis' Windsor Assembly plant is set to begin collective bargaining with the company on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-to-launch-collective-bargaining-with-stellantis-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-to-launch-collective-bargaining-with-stellantis-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor to launch collective bargaining with Stellantis on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing over 6,000 workers at Stellantis's Windsor Assembly plant is set to begin collective bargaining with the company on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-to-launch-collective-bargaining-with-stellantis-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-to-launch-collective-bargaining-with-stellantis-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lake America' change highlights Canada's reliance on U.S. tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's push to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" underscores Canada's reliance on U.S. tech giants like Google and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lake-america-change-highlights-canadas-reliance-on-us-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lake-america-change-highlights-canadas-reliance-on-us-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent urges G20 to 'get back to the basics' with deregulation and growth-first agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a firm call to action to global financial leaders in his opening remarks at the G20 Finance Track meetings on Monday, urging the group to refocus on driving "stronger and more durable growth" by dismantling government-imposed economic barriers.Speaking at the gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors, Bessent framed the U.S. presidency of the G20 around a "back-to-basics" approach to economic policy, arguing that global growth has underp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-urges-g20-to-get-back-to-the-basics-with-deregulation-and-growth-first-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-urges-g20-to-get-back-to-the-basics-with-deregulation-and-growth-first-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen's 'Billustration' initiative with New Era, raising over $140K for children's hospital, returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last NFL season, you may have noticed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen wearing some unique hats while walking in and out of Highmark Stadium each week for his games.&nbsp;No, it wasn&rsquo;t the usual Bills logo, or even the team&rsquo;s blue and red colors, on the front. Instead, it is an array of designs, colors and themes all with a special purpose.&nbsp;New Era Cap and Allen began the "Billustration" initiative, where children receiving care at Golisano Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Buffa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/josh-allens-billustration-initiative-with-new-era-raising-over-140k-for-childrens-hospital-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/josh-allens-billustration-initiative-with-new-era-raising-over-140k-for-childrens-hospital-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain being shipped out of Port of Churchill for 1st time in 6 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ship is set to leave the Port of Churchill this week loaded with what would be the northern Manitoba town's first grain shipment in over half a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grain-being-shipped-out-of-port-of-churchill-for-1st-time-in-6-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grain-being-shipped-out-of-port-of-churchill-for-1st-time-in-6-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO: How he led the tech giant's rise to $4T]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his role at the helm of one of the world's largest tech companies after a 15-year tenure that saw Apple become the first publicly traded U.S. company with a $1 trillion market cap and other notable milestones.He announced in April that he would step down as Apple CEO at the end of August, and while he is leaving that role, he will remain with the company as the executive chairman. John Ternus, who most recently served as Apple's senior vice president of h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cooks-last-day-as-apple-ceo-how-he-led-the-tech-giants-rise-to-4t/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cooks-last-day-as-apple-ceo-how-he-led-the-tech-giants-rise-to-4t/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pataki sounds alarm over New York exodus: 'It's just going to get worse']]></title><description><![CDATA[New York isn't just losing residents &mdash; it's losing some of the people who help power its economy.As New York continues to see residents move to other states, former New York Gov. George Pataki is warning that entrepreneurs, financial leaders and major donors are increasingly heading for the exits.Pataki joined FOX Business&rsquo; Cheryl Casone on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the state&rsquo;s outmigration, its business climate and the policies he believes are pushing residents and job]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pataki-sounds-alarm-over-new-york-exodus-its-just-going-to-get-worse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pataki-sounds-alarm-over-new-york-exodus-its-just-going-to-get-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 2,000 pounds of pet food recalled over salmonella, listeria risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food after federal testing found salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two chicken products distributed nationwide.The Portland, Oregon-based company is voluntarily recalling 53 cases, or 1,272 pounds, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 cases, or 684 pounds, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, according to a company announcement posted Friday by the Food and Drug Adm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-2000-pounds-of-pet-food-recalled-over-salmonella-listeria-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-2000-pounds-of-pet-food-recalled-over-salmonella-listeria-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target launches specialty beauty concept at stores nationwide as Ulta partnership ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target is expanding its push into higher-end beauty with a new specialty-style concept that the retailer says is part of its broader effort to return to growth.The Minneapolis-based retailer said Target Beauty Studio will launch Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores nationwide and on Target.com, bringing together more than 1,600 products from 90 prestige, emerging and international brands. More than two-thirds of the brands will be new to Target.The rollout represents a notable expansion of Target's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-launches-specialty-beauty-concept-at-stores-nationwide-as-ulta-partnership-ends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-launches-specialty-beauty-concept-at-stores-nationwide-as-ulta-partnership-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin shuts down 270 driving schools in fraud crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's administration announced a "historic" crackdown on trucking fraud during a news conference in Detroit on Monday.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the move alongside Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, saying tens of thousands of illegal drivers' licenses were issued during former President Joe Biden's administration.Duffy noted that millions of illegal immigrants were allowed into the country under Biden and many were granted commercial drivers' lic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-shuts-down-270-driving-schools-in-fraud-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-shuts-down-270-driving-schools-in-fraud-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel supplier sues distributor for nearly $4M over gas allegedly sold at Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fuel supplier is suing a New Jersey distributor and its president, alleging they failed to pay for gasoline that was later sold through stations in the Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel Network.Mansfield Oil Company filed the lawsuit against KRSM Inc. and its president, Syed Kazmi, on Aug. 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mansfield alleges KRSM obtained approximately 150 loads of fuel from its account at the Twin Oaks terminal in Pennsylvania between May 21 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fuel-supplier-sues-distributor-for-nearly-4m-over-gas-allegedly-sold-at-trump-promoted-freedom-fuel-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fuel-supplier-sues-distributor-for-nearly-4m-over-gas-allegedly-sold-at-trump-promoted-freedom-fuel-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oshawa plant adds truck as unionized Canadian GM members ratify new deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union said the three-year collective agreements increase wages for full-rate production members to $50.20 an hour and skilled trades workers to $62.71 an hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oshawa-plant-adds-truck-as-unionized-canadian-gm-members-ratify-new-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oshawa-plant-adds-truck-as-unionized-canadian-gm-members-ratify-new-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans are looking beyond their local markets for new homes — and Florida dominates the list: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida dominated a new list of markets attracting out-of-town shoppers for newly built homes, with outside shoppers generating more than 80% of new-construction views in several of the state&rsquo;s metro areas.Lakeland led the nation, with out-of-town shoppers accounting for more than 83% of new-construction views during the second quarter, followed by Cape Coral at 82.4%, Port St. Lucie at 80.9% and North Port at 80.5%, according to a new Realtor.com report.Nationwide, 67.2% of views of new-c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-are-looking-beyond-their-local-markets-for-new-homes-and-florida-dominates-the-list-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-are-looking-beyond-their-local-markets-for-new-homes-and-florida-dominates-the-list-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to &lsquo;Lake America&rsquo; for US users after Trump order: 'It's official!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Maps has begun displaying "Lake America" in place of Lake Ontario for users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the body of water renamed.Google said the change began rolling out Saturday after the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) formally updated the lake&rsquo;s name from Lake Ontario to Lake America."Since we update Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, which is GNIS for the U.S., people using Maps in the U.S. will see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-to-lsquolake-americarsquo-for-us-users-after-trump-order-its-official/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-to-lsquolake-americarsquo-for-us-users-after-trump-order-its-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urges Canadian companies to immediately move to US, says ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades" as he defended his tariff policies and urged Canadian companies to move their operations south of the border.In back-to-back Truth Social posts Sunday afternoon, Trump first credited tariffs with strengthening the U.S. auto industry and keeping American manufacturing plants open."When I announced that I was running in the 2024 Presidential Election, right at the begi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-urges-canadian-companies-to-immediately-move-to-us-says-i-dont-want-canadian-anything/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-urges-canadian-companies-to-immediately-move-to-us-says-i-dont-want-canadian-anything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump goes after the companies ranchers blame for the beef price squeeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is moving to give ranchers a new way around the powerful meatpacking companies that stand between their cattle and the grocery-store shelf, following backlash in farm country over his decision to allow more foreign beef imports.Trump said Friday that he was authorizing legal documents to be drafted to give farmers and ranchers "the right to process their own food," casting the move as an effort to break what he called a "nasty monopoly" in the meat industry.The announcemen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-goes-after-the-companies-ranchers-blame-for-the-beef-price-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-goes-after-the-companies-ranchers-blame-for-the-beef-price-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dolly Parton transformed a small Tennessee town into a tourism empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton helped transform Pigeon Forge from a small mountain town into a global tourism destination, creating jobs, fueling local businesses and giving back to the East Tennessee community she called home, City Manager David Wear told FOX Business."Pigeon Forge and Dollywood kind of grew up together," Wear said. "After that, it really just took off and made a huge economic impact in our area."The country music icon died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at age 80 following a "brief battle with cancer,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-dolly-parton-transformed-a-small-tennessee-town-into-a-tourism-empire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-dolly-parton-transformed-a-small-tennessee-town-into-a-tourism-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday touted a "historic" oil agreement with the United States announced by President Donald Trump.Speaking during an evening address, Rodriguez celebrated the agreement, saying it would help revive Venezuela's economy. She said the deal would remain in effect for 25 years and initially target crude production of more than 1.5 million barrels per day while preserving the South American country's sovereignty over its natural resources."This 25-ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/venezuela-says-trumps-historic-oil-deal-targets-15m-barrels-per-day-could-generate-200b/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/venezuela-says-trumps-historic-oil-deal-targets-15m-barrels-per-day-could-generate-200b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirees are pouring into this coastal getaway, and it's feeling the strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beach towns in Delaware are attracting a growing number of retirees as the region emerges as an alternative destination to more prominent locations like Arizona and Florida, and it's straining local resources.A new report by Bloomberg notes retirees are flocking to Sussex County in southern Delaware, which has seen an influx of 40,000 new residents since 2020 with a growth rate of 17%, about five times the national average.The growth in Sussex County has also given Delaware a faster growing popu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirees-are-pouring-into-this-coastal-getaway-and-its-feeling-the-strain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirees-are-pouring-into-this-coastal-getaway-and-its-feeling-the-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old soup factory takes on new high-tech life as quantum computing firm gets $195M federal boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the echoey void of a gutted Campbell's Soup factory in Toronto&rsquo;s west end, Canada's minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation announced the federal government&rsquo;s biggest bet to date on homegrown technology that could revolutionize artificial intelligence, medical science and a host of other key sectors of the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/old-soup-factory-takes-on-new-high-tech-life-as-quantum-computing-firm-gets-195m-federal-boost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/old-soup-factory-takes-on-new-high-tech-life-as-quantum-computing-firm-gets-195m-federal-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump teleprompter operator ordered to pay nearly $173K over Kalshi bets on speeches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A White House teleprompter operator who used advance access to President Donald Trump's speeches to bet on what the president would say has been ordered to pay nearly $173,000 and stop trading for three years, federal regulators announced Friday.The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Gabriel Perez, Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016, misappropriated material, nonpublic information obtained through his government job to trade event contracts on Kalshi, a prediction market plat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-teleprompter-operator-ordered-to-pay-nearly-173k-over-kalshi-bets-on-speeches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-teleprompter-operator-ordered-to-pay-nearly-173k-over-kalshi-bets-on-speeches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple implements price hikes for its TV streaming service and 'One' subscription bundle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple raised its streaming price for Apple TV Friday from $12.99 to $14.99 per month or $119 a year when it used to cost $99.Apple also raised the price of its Apple One service, which combines Apple TV and other services such as iCloud storage, Apple Music and Apple Arcade.Apple One is now $21.95 for an individual plan, up from $19.95.DISNEY SETTLEMENT COULD PAY YOUTUBE TV AND DIRECTV USERSThe tech giant last raised its streaming prices a year ago from $9.99 to $12.99.Apple TV isn&rsquo;t the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-implements-price-hikes-for-its-tv-streaming-service-and-one-subscription-bundle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-implements-price-hikes-for-its-tv-streaming-service-and-one-subscription-bundle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).The government complaint, first filed at the end of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s first term and amended during former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s term, accused Walmart of violating the Controlled Substances Act."Today&rsquo;s settlem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-agrees-to-pay-50m-settlement-over-allegations-its-pharmacies-filled-illegal-opioid-prescriptions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-agrees-to-pay-50m-settlement-over-allegations-its-pharmacies-filled-illegal-opioid-prescriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history,’ says it will substantially lower gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump announced a major oil agreement with Venezuela Friday, saying the U.S. has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves."The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.Trump said the agreement was reached through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Venezuelan interim President Delc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-biggest-oil-deal-in-world-history-says-it-will-substantially-lower-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-biggest-oil-deal-in-world-history-says-it-will-substantially-lower-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy has found its footing. But is it enough to survive the U.S. trade war?]]></title><description><![CDATA[GDP growth surged in the spring. Exports, business investment and household spending showed how Canada can weather the trade war storm. The question is whether it can last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-has-found-its-footing-but-is-it-enough-to-survive-the-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-has-found-its-footing-but-is-it-enough-to-survive-the-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Warsh's Jackson Hole speech signals about where interest rates are headed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Friday delivered his first keynote address at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium on monetary policy, outlining his views of the economy and his perspective on why he thinks the central bank's forward guidance should be reined in.Warsh emphasized that the Fed is focused on returning inflation to the central bank's 2% target, acknowledging that bringing the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index to that level is the "firm, fixed target" for policymakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-warshs-jackson-hole-speech-signals-about-where-interest-rates-are-headed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-warshs-jackson-hole-speech-signals-about-where-interest-rates-are-headed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More U.S. rate hikes possible with inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the country's central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-us-rate-hikes-possible-with-inflation-still-elevated-federal-reserve-chair-kevin-warsh-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-us-rate-hikes-possible-with-inflation-still-elevated-federal-reserve-chair-kevin-warsh-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X reveals foreign adversary behind fake accounts disseminating anti-data center messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media platform X announced that it performed a probe regarding "suspected Chinese inauthentic accounts" participating in influence efforts, uncovering a bot farm of around 200,000 accounts, of which 200 accounts were posting in a way that could distort true debate regarding U.S. artificial intelligence and energy policy."The X Safety team conducted an investigation into suspected Chinese inauthentic accounts involved in influence operations: We identified a bot farm of approximately 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-reveals-foreign-adversary-behind-fake-accounts-disseminating-anti-data-center-messaging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-reveals-foreign-adversary-behind-fake-accounts-disseminating-anti-data-center-messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah’s Burger King magnate recalls in memoir why his greatest success was giving back]]></title><description><![CDATA[From growing up poor and fatherless in a tough Italian neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, likened to that of the film "Goodfellas," to building a Burger King franchise empire in the mountainous West of Utah, John Gullo&rsquo;s story is a quintessential example of the classic rags-to-riches tale.Yet for this entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, the "riches" never equated to the money he made. Gullo innately knew early in life that it was about giving back."It&rsquo;s more important to be happy tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/utahs-burger-king-magnate-recalls-in-memoir-why-his-greatest-success-was-giving-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/utahs-burger-king-magnate-recalls-in-memoir-why-his-greatest-success-was-giving-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial trade barriers are falling. But rewriting old rules will take time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collapse of talks with the United States has added urgency to reducing trade barriers within Canada. But experts say it's not a simple fix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/interprovincial-trade-barriers-are-falling-but-rewriting-old-rules-will-take-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/interprovincial-trade-barriers-are-falling-but-rewriting-old-rules-will-take-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsh says Fed's main focus should be on prices with central bank's rate policy in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair&nbsp;Kevin Warsh on Friday delivered his first keynote at the annual monetary policy conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, against a backdrop of uncertainty over inflation and how he will guide policymakers as they consider interest rate moves.Warsh's speech comes as the&nbsp;Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady at each of its five meetings so far this year amid persistent inflation, which moved further away from the central bank's 2% target amid the Iran war.The a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warsh-says-feds-main-focus-should-be-on-prices-with-central-banks-rate-policy-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warsh-says-feds-main-focus-should-be-on-prices-with-central-banks-rate-policy-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report warns AI data center boom squeezes memory-chip supply, could raise everyday tech costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: A new policy report warns that the AI data center boom could drive up the cost of laptops, smartphones, cars and other everyday products as chipmakers shift scarce memory-chip capacity toward more profitable AI applications.The report, published by the Abundance Institute and first viewed by Fox News Digital, says manufacturers are shifting capacity toward high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, for AI data centers, constraining the supply of conventional DRAM used in consumer devices.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-report-warns-ai-data-center-boom-squeezes-memory-chip-supply-could-raise-everyday-tech-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-report-warns-ai-data-center-boom-squeezes-memory-chip-supply-could-raise-everyday-tech-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter, showing sharp recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after &zwnj;six months of virtually no growth, aided by strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, data showed on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew by 3.3% annualized in the second quarter, showing sharp recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after &zwnj;six months of virtually no growth, aided by strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, data showed on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-annualized-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-by-33-annualized-in-the-second-quarter-showing-sharp-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in second quarter, as first quarter revised higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the 'trash bin,' according to one economist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-second-quarter-as-first-quarter-revised-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-second-quarter-as-first-quarter-revised-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in 2nd quarter, as 1st quarter revised higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the "trash bin," according to one economist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive lettuce-linked outbreak expands to 3 more states with over 11,000 illnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.There have now been 11,458 illnesses reported across 20 states, according to the FDA.The FDA added the thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/massive-lettuce-linked-outbreak-expands-to-3-more-states-with-over-11000-illnesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/massive-lettuce-linked-outbreak-expands-to-3-more-states-with-over-11000-illnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin' opened its first-ever dog drive-thru with treats and toys for pups on National Dog Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunkin' and BARK opened their first-ever official dog drive-thru experience in Quincy, Massachusetts for National Dog Day.At the Dunkin&rsquo; in Quincy for one day only on Wednesday, one drive-thru lane remained open for guests, while the second lane was reserved for dogs to enjoy dog treats and limited-edition BARK x Dunkin&rsquo; bandanas, while plush toys from the new BARK x Dunkin&rsquo; collection were available with a donation to the Dunkin&rsquo; Joy in Childhood Foundation."For years, d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-opened-its-first-ever-dog-drive-thru-with-treats-and-toys-for-pups-on-national-dog-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-opened-its-first-ever-dog-drive-thru-with-treats-and-toys-for-pups-on-national-dog-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promising to track and zap backyard pests midair]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chinese startup is giving the humble bug zapper a sci-fi glow-up, betting Americans will shell out nearly $1,000 for a laser-equipped machine that hunts mosquitoes in midair.Photon Matrix is selling an indoor version of its laser mosquito air defense system for $988, while its outdoor blue laser model starts at $1,088. The company says the device uses lidar, radar and AI vision to detect and confirm mosquitoes before aiming a precision laser at the insects.The outdoor version is designed for p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/laser-wielding-mosquito-killer-hits-market-promising-to-track-and-zap-backyard-pests-midair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/laser-wielding-mosquito-killer-hits-market-promising-to-track-and-zap-backyard-pests-midair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ plans to revive maritime prize courts to seize Iranian oil tankers as war prizes: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice is planning to reactivate maritime prize courts in an effort to make it easier to claim Iranian oil tankers as war prizes to help offset the cost of the war, according to a new report.Utilizing prize courts would give the government a clearer path to legally claiming ships seized by the U.S. Navy in the course of its enforcement of a naval blockade of Iran as the government's property.&nbsp;That process would allow the government to sell oil or other cargo from the ship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-plans-to-revive-maritime-prize-courts-to-seize-iranian-oil-tankers-as-war-prizes-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-plans-to-revive-maritime-prize-courts-to-seize-iranian-oil-tankers-as-war-prizes-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Measured confidence': RBC, TD Bank, CIBC share optimistic outlook for Canada's economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of Canada's big banks shared cautiously sunny outlooks for the economy on Thursday, sharply contrasting expressions of anxiety and frustration from scores of smaller businesses grappling with the fresh reality of a full-blown trade war with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/measured-confidence-rbc-td-bank-cibc-share-optimistic-outlook-for-canadas-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/measured-confidence-rbc-td-bank-cibc-share-optimistic-outlook-for-canadas-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s shakes up fall coffee lineup as pumpkin spice season heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s is giving its fall beverage lineup a shake-up with a new seasonal flavor that moves beyond pumpkin spice.The fast-food giant announced Aug. 17 the launch of Caramel Apple Pie coffee drinks for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, combining apple and caramel flavors with McDonald&rsquo;s coffee."Step aside pumpkin spice, there&rsquo;s a new flavor in town!" McDonald's said on its website.MCDONALD'S BRINGING BACK FRIED APPLE PIE TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH BIRT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-shakes-up-fall-coffee-lineup-as-pumpkin-spice-season-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-shakes-up-fall-coffee-lineup-as-pumpkin-spice-season-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines is expanding its international network in 2027 with seven new routes, three new destinations and more service between New York and London.The Texas-based carrier said Thursday that all its newly announced summer routes will operate daily. Tickets go on sale Aug. 31 through American's website and mobile app."Our international network has expanded to offer destinations to satisfy every travel palate," American&rsquo;s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning Brian Z]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-bets-big-on-international-travel-with-7-new-routes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-bets-big-on-international-travel-with-7-new-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI, 100+ companies warn of coming surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, call for global defense push]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI released a letter Thursday warning that within months, artifical intelligence (AI) models could become powerful enough to allow bad actors to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on hospitals, water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure.More than 100 other companies across banking, tech and cybersecurity signed the letter, including Accenture, Anthropic, Capital One, Google, Microsoft and Visa.Hugging Face, an open-source AI model repository whose systems were hacke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-100-companies-warn-of-coming-surge-in-ai-powered-cyberattacks-call-for-global-defense-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-100-companies-warn-of-coming-surge-in-ai-powered-cyberattacks-call-for-global-defense-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent activist says Meta settlement is 'peanuts,' calls on Zuckerberg to speak out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parent activists say Meta's $17 billion settlement in a child social media addiction lawsuit is "peanuts," and more needs to be done to protect children on social media.Activist Cheryl Brown lost her daughter, McKenna, to cyberbullying and sexual harassment and is now leading the charge to hold Meta accountable for how it treats young users.She told FOX Business in an interview that while Meta agreed to make some changes following the lawsuit, the issue still requires an act of Congress."It's a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/parent-activist-says-meta-settlement-is-peanuts-calls-on-zuckerberg-to-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/parent-activist-says-meta-settlement-is-peanuts-calls-on-zuckerberg-to-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman who ripped off Amazon for nearly $10M to buy luxury sports cars learns sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta woman who participated in a scheme that defrauded Amazon out of nearly $10 million was sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison on Wednesday, the Justice Department announced.The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a release that Brittany Hudson was sentenced to 16 years and three months in federal prison after she and her partner used a business relationship with Amazon to defraud the e-commerce giant.Hudson was convicted in March of 30 felony offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/atlanta-woman-who-ripped-off-amazon-for-nearly-10m-to-buy-luxury-sports-cars-learns-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/atlanta-woman-who-ripped-off-amazon-for-nearly-10m-to-buy-luxury-sports-cars-learns-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California McDonald's worker accused of shooting colleague in restaurant before police intervene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California McDonald&rsquo;s employee allegedly shot a co-worker inside the restaurant Monday morning before the armed suspect was killed when responding officers confronted him, authorities said.The Lodi Police Department said officers responded to the McDonald&rsquo;s on West Lodi Avenue at approximately 9:30 a.m. after dispatchers received a report of an armed suspect inside the restaurant.When officers arrived, they heard gunfire coming from inside and discovered an employee who had been sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-mcdonalds-worker-accused-of-shooting-colleague-in-restaurant-before-police-intervene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-mcdonalds-worker-accused-of-shooting-colleague-in-restaurant-before-police-intervene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge signs deal with KKR and Apollo to fund Westcoast pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal with KKR and Apollo to form a joint venture to help fund the expansion of its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/enbridge-signs-deal-with-kkr-and-apollo-to-fund-westcoast-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/enbridge-signs-deal-with-kkr-and-apollo-to-fund-westcoast-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC-area chamber of commerce CEO blasts Mamdani grocery plan as 'disastrous' amid legal fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater New York Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Jaffe, a founder and legal counsel for the Multicultural Business Coalition that is involved in suing over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's controversial plans to open government-linked grocery stores in the Big Apple, described the initiative as "disastrous" for business owners, slamming the Democratic socialist's administration as "heartless.""Government should not be in the business of taking out private enterprise. That is not w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-area-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-blasts-mamdani-grocery-plan-as-disastrous-amid-legal-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-area-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-blasts-mamdani-grocery-plan-as-disastrous-amid-legal-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Mills ditches artificial colors in Lucky Charms, Trix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food-manufacturing giant General Mills announced that all of its U.S. cereal offerings are now created without "certified colors."The company said it intends to remove "certified colors," which it notes are "also known as synthetic color additives," from all of its U.S. products by the end of next year."With all U.S. cereals &ndash; including Lucky Charms and Trix &ndash; now free from certified colors, 90% of General Mills&rsquo; U.S. retail portfolio has completed the transition," the food gia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-mills-ditches-artificial-colors-in-lucky-charms-trix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-mills-ditches-artificial-colors-in-lucky-charms-trix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman’s Ice Cream pledges no price increase as Ontario company shifts away from U.S. suppliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario company Chapman&rsquo;s Ice Cream says it's moving to replace more than 70 per cent of its ingredients from the U.S. by mid-2027, promising no price increases until March 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chapmans-ice-cream-pledges-no-price-increase-as-ontario-company-shifts-away-from-us-suppliers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chapmans-ice-cream-pledges-no-price-increase-as-ontario-company-shifts-away-from-us-suppliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King revamps menu item after customers sought 'total overhaul']]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King is giving its chicken nuggets a makeover after customers told the fast-food chain the product was falling short.The company said it received thousands of calls, texts and comments from guests earlier this year criticizing its nuggets as "rubbery," "dry" and "disappointing," prompting Burger King to rethink the item.The revamped nuggets, along with a refreshed lineup of dipping sauces, will be available beginning Sept. 1, according to the company."We take Guest feedback seriously, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-revamps-menu-item-after-customers-sought-total-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-revamps-menu-item-after-customers-sought-total-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government removes seafood and fish products from counter-tariff list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance Canada has removed fish and seafood products from a list of counter-tariffed items, just a day after the government initially hit back at the U.S. with retaliatory measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-government-removes-seafood-and-fish-products-from-counter-tariff-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-government-removes-seafood-and-fish-products-from-counter-tariff-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian seafood industry 'relieved' with removal of their products from retaliatory tariff list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance Canada has removed fish and seafood products from a list of counter-tariffed items, just a day after the government initially hit back at the U.S. with retaliatory measures. For those in the industry, its a massive relief from measures many say could have had devastating consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-seafood-industry-relieved-with-removal-of-their-products-from-retaliatory-tariff-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-seafood-industry-relieved-with-removal-of-their-products-from-retaliatory-tariff-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rips 'the Band-Aid off' as AI chip giant resets expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended his decision to "rip the Band-Aid off" on the company&rsquo;s gross margins as the chip giant continues to power some of the world&rsquo;s most advanced artificial intelligence models.The CEO addressed reports of potential 15% price hikes while touting the company&rsquo;s job creation as Nvidia employs roughly 42,000 people worldwide."This quarter we decided that we would rip the Band-Aid off, reset expectations about our gross margins, and just explain to people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-rips-the-band-aid-off-as-ai-chip-giant-resets-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-rips-the-band-aid-off-as-ai-chip-giant-resets-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Chair Warsh faces Jackson Hole spotlight with inflation, rate path in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to deliver the first keynote speech of his chairmanship at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday amid uncertainty over stubborn inflation.Policymakers from the Fed and various central banks around the world will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss monetary policy and the economy, with Warsh delivering his widely anticipated speech on Friday morning.Warsh, who was confirmed as Fed chair in May and has since led his first two m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-chair-warsh-faces-jackson-hole-spotlight-with-inflation-rate-path-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-chair-warsh-faces-jackson-hole-spotlight-with-inflation-rate-path-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers say 'resolve is strengthened' to buy Canadian, bringing patriotic shopping movement back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S. ratchet up again, some shoppers are digging in their heels when it comes to buying Canadian. And that's driving more traffic to tools that help connect shoppers with Canadian-made products and home-grown businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American ranchers face historic cattle shortage as Trump vows to lower beef prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[American ranchers are facing the smallest cattle herd in 75 years as the Trump administration rolls out a plan to lower beef prices and rebuild the herd.&nbsp;President Donald Trump on Friday revealed his plan to waive higher tariffs on beef imports for 90 days. The plan would allow 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to be sold 25% below the current market value. A pound of USDA Choice beef cost an average of $10.49 in August."This deal will reduce prices for Americans while giving space for ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-ranchers-face-historic-cattle-shortage-as-trump-vows-to-lower-beef-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-ranchers-face-historic-cattle-shortage-as-trump-vows-to-lower-beef-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 25K pounds of frozen buffalo chicken recalled over inspection lapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products that were produced without the benefit of inspection are being recalled, the Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday.Boston-based Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling about 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat buffalo chicken products.The recalled items include cardboard boxes containing 100 pieces of "Buffalo Chicken Rangoon" and cardboard boxes with 120 pieces of "Benede]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-25k-pounds-of-frozen-buffalo-chicken-recalled-over-inspection-lapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-25k-pounds-of-frozen-buffalo-chicken-recalled-over-inspection-lapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Army plans nuclear microreactors at 5 military bases as part of $2.2B energy security push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army is moving forward with plans to bring nuclear power to five military installations as part of a multibillion-dollar effort to strengthen the military's energy security and reduce its reliance on potentially vulnerable power grids.The Army announced Wednesday that its Janus Program selected five nuclear energy companies for awards of up to a combined $2.2 billion to own, build and operate nuclear microreactors at bases in North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Georgia and New York.The ann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-army-plans-nuclear-microreactors-at-5-military-bases-as-part-of-22b-energy-security-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-army-plans-nuclear-microreactors-at-5-military-bases-as-part-of-22b-energy-security-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines flight suffers 2 tire blowouts before takeoff, marking 5th tire report at Chicago O’Hare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal authorities said an American Airlines flight was abruptly halted Wednesday when two of the aircraft&rsquo;s tires suddenly blew out as the jet was preparing for takeoff from Chicago &mdash; marking a major escalation in a growing number of similar incidents this month.The incident happened when American Airlines Flight 3280, a Boeing 737, was taxiing at Chicago O&rsquo;Hare International Airport Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.&nbsp;The flight was boun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-flight-suffers-2-tire-blowouts-before-takeoff-marking-5th-tire-report-at-chicago-ohare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-flight-suffers-2-tire-blowouts-before-takeoff-marking-5th-tire-report-at-chicago-ohare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco brings long-awaited delivery upgrade for some of its most beloved items]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is now offering delivery for its famous sheet cakes and party platters, giving shoppers a major convenience perk when ordering customizable items.Instacart, Costco&rsquo;s primary delivery partner, announced Wednesday that shoppers can now order bakery and deli options through its marketplace and SameDay Costco and customize them in advance for delivery.The newly available items include its beloved custom sheet cakes and 10-inch round cakes. Customers can also order sandwich platters, shr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-brings-long-awaited-delivery-upgrade-for-some-of-its-most-beloved-items/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-brings-long-awaited-delivery-upgrade-for-some-of-its-most-beloved-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers seek probe after airlines’ passenger records allegedly shared with federal agencies without warrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of Democratic lawmakers urged a congressional watchdog on Wednesday to investigate what they described as the Department of Transportation's failure to ensure privacy of airline passengers, warning that Americans have been exposed to warrantless government surveillance and other privacy violations.Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown sent a letter calling on the Government Accountability Office to probe the federal agency, saying it has never brought any enforcement cases lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lawmakers-seek-probe-after-airlines-passenger-records-allegedly-shared-with-federal-agencies-without-warrants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lawmakers-seek-probe-after-airlines-passenger-records-allegedly-shared-with-federal-agencies-without-warrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump takes major action to slash soaring beef prices for US consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally increased the amount of foreign beef that can enter the U.S. at a lower tariff rate by 300,000 metric tons, advancing an affordability push aimed at bringing down elevated ground beef prices.The temporary increase applies to lean beef trimmings under the U.S. beef tariff-rate quota and will be released in three 100,000 metric-ton tranches beginning Sept. 1, according to a White House proclamation.Trump said the move is intended to increase the supply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-takes-major-action-to-slash-soaring-beef-prices-for-us-consumers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-takes-major-action-to-slash-soaring-beef-prices-for-us-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s $18B settlement could be first ‘domino’ for Big Tech, Tennessee AG says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other social media and technology companies should "be paying very close attention" to Meta&rsquo;s approximately $18 billion settlement over allegations its platforms harmed children, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti told FOX Business."I think you&rsquo;re going to see the next domino fall very soon," Skrmetti said, arguing the agreement sets a precedent for holding social media, artificial intelligence and other child-facing platforms accountable.Meta announced Wednesday it had rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-18b-settlement-could-be-first-domino-for-big-tech-tennessee-ag-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-18b-settlement-could-be-first-domino-for-big-tech-tennessee-ag-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump order could force US utilities to replace foreign power equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's new national emergency declaration could restrict U.S. purchases and imports of certain foreign-made power grid equipment and potentially force utilities and infrastructure operators to replace equipment already in service as the administration moves to address national security risks to the electric system.Under an executive order signed Wednesday, the Energy Department can prohibit the acquisition, importation, transfer or installation of foreign-produced bulk-power eq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-order-could-force-us-utilities-to-replace-foreign-power-equipment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-order-could-force-us-utilities-to-replace-foreign-power-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey and Jesse Buss acquire stake in Padres as drama with Lakers ownership stake continues: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Joey and Jesse Buss are going from one sport to another.&nbsp;Buss Sports Capital, the investment group founded by the brothers, has reached a deal to acquire approximately 5% of the San Diego Padres, according to The Athletic.&nbsp;The Buss family sold its controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter last year.&nbsp;After Walter sold the franchise in recent weeks to a group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, Joey and Jesse and three of their siblings, Janie, Johnny and J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/joey-and-jesse-buss-acquire-stake-in-padres-as-drama-with-lakers-ownership-stake-continues-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/joey-and-jesse-buss-acquire-stake-in-padres-as-drama-with-lakers-ownership-stake-continues-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's trade war: Fact-checking Canada's natural gas leverage over the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney cited Canadian natural gas exports to support his claim that "Canada fuels American growth." A top commodities analyst says using natural gas as leverage in the ongoing trade war would have major consequences in both countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-trade-war-fact-checking-canadas-natural-gas-leverage-over-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-trade-war-fact-checking-canadas-natural-gas-leverage-over-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta reaches $16.7B US settlement over social media harms to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta reached a settlement during a California federal trial in a case regarding claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-reaches-167b-us-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-reaches-167b-us-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta agrees to make changes, pay up to $18B US over social media harms to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion US as part of a settlement to resolve claims brought by states across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-agrees-to-make-changes-pay-up-to-18b-us-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-agrees-to-make-changes-pay-up-to-18b-us-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retaliatory tariffs could raise costs for Canadian businesses already weathering the trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8. For some Canadian businesses, these counter-tariffs stand to drive up the costs of the things they make, which could be another difficult blow for companies at a time when many are already impacted by the ongoing trade war with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart makes changes to how millions of customers can pay at checkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is rolling out tap-to-pay technology across its U.S. stores, giving shoppers another way to make purchases with contactless cards, smartphones and smartwatches.The retail giant said the payment option will begin appearing at select Walmart stores and Sam&rsquo;s Club locations starting Aug. 24, with plans to expand it to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026.Walmart also plans to bring tap-to-pay capabilities to its fuel stations by mid-2027.The checkout expansion comes as Walmart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-makes-changes-to-how-millions-of-customers-can-pay-at-checkout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-makes-changes-to-how-millions-of-customers-can-pay-at-checkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business leaders pay tribute to Dolly Parton after country icon’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the country music icon for her cultural impact and philanthropy.Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Thrive Global founder Arianna Huffington took to X to honor Parton&rsquo;s legacy after she died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80.HOW DOLLY PARTON BUILT A LEGACY OF GIVING BEYOND COUNTRY MUSICBezos said Parton "spent her whole life showing us what it means to lead with love.""Lauren and I are so gra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-leaders-pay-tribute-to-dolly-parton-after-country-icons-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-leaders-pay-tribute-to-dolly-parton-after-country-icons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' LLC was in business with Mark Walter's company, who is now under investigation for fraud: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James had been in business with Mark Walter, whose business empire is under scrutiny from both federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission in tax fraud investigations, long before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;Months before he signed with the Lakers in 2018, a limited liability company James controls borrowed $300 million from a pair of Midwestern life insurers advised by an arm of Guggenheim Partners, according to Bloomberg's report. Walter was the CEO of Gugg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-llc-was-in-business-with-mark-walters-company-who-is-now-under-investigation-for-fraud-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-llc-was-in-business-with-mark-walters-company-who-is-now-under-investigation-for-fraud-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney offers voluntary early retirement packages to longtime executives amid restructuring push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney is moving forward with a program allowing longtime employees in certain roles the opportunity to accept an early retirement package ahead of anticipated restructuring.The entertainment giant outlined the voluntary early retirement offer (VERO) available to tenured executives who meet eligibility criteria in an internal email sent by Disney Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman, which was reviewed by FOX Business. The early retirement program was first reported by Deadline.Coleman's note said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-offers-voluntary-early-retirement-packages-to-longtime-executives-amid-restructuring-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-offers-voluntary-early-retirement-packages-to-longtime-executives-amid-restructuring-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dolly Parton built a legacy of giving beyond country music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country music icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, spent decades turning her success into support for children, medical research and communities recovering from disasters.One of Parton&rsquo;s best-known philanthropic efforts, Dolly Parton&rsquo;s Imagination Library, has distributed more than 332 million free books since its founding, according to the organization's website.The program mails free books each month to children from birth to age 5. It launched in Sevier County, Tennes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-dolly-parton-built-a-legacy-of-giving-beyond-country-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-dolly-parton-built-a-legacy-of-giving-beyond-country-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's big banks are shrugging off Trump's trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top executives at the Bank of Montreal and Scotiabank separately referred to the Canada-U.S. trade situation as "manageable" on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-big-banks-are-shrugging-off-trumps-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-big-banks-are-shrugging-off-trumps-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thyroid medication recalled nationwide after tablets found to be 'superpotent': FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitruvias Therapeutics is recalling one lot of thyroid medication distributed nationwide after testing found the tablets could be more potent than intended, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The Auburn, Alabama-based company voluntarily recalled Lot 504950 of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg at the consumer level because of the potential for the medication to be "superpotent."&nbsp;The FDA published the company announcement Monday.Taking superpotent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thyroid-medication-recalled-nationwide-after-tablets-found-to-be-superpotent-fda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thyroid-medication-recalled-nationwide-after-tablets-found-to-be-superpotent-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods stock plunges as retailer warns athleticwear demand is weakening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods on Tuesday revised its 2026 outlook and warned of weakening consumer demand for athletic apparel and footwear.The sports apparel and footwear retailer's stock declined over 29% during Tuesday's trading session, on pace for a record one-day percentage drop if the losses hold, after it also missed second-quarter estimates and reversed expectations for annual comparable sales growth at Foot Locker.Dick's acquired Foot Locker for $2.4 billion last year to boost its presence in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dicks-sporting-goods-stock-plunges-as-retailer-warns-athleticwear-demand-is-weakening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dicks-sporting-goods-stock-plunges-as-retailer-warns-athleticwear-demand-is-weakening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement plans may be sharing or selling Americans' personal data, watchdog warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns Americans' retirement plans may be sharing or selling personal information that can be used to market financial products and services.Over 126 million Americans are enrolled in employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) or similar account, with total assets in those plans exceeding $9 trillion, according to the GAO.Those plans are typically administered by external providers of financial services and the report explained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-plans-may-be-sharing-or-selling-americans-personal-data-watchdog-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-plans-may-be-sharing-or-selling-americans-personal-data-watchdog-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Bakehouse recalls chocolate-dipped donuts following allergic reaction, mislabeling issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A snack company is recalling certain lots of donuts after an allergic reaction was reported, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Monday.The Better Bakehouse Snack Company said select lots of Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts were being recalled because the product may contain undeclared milk.The manufacturer discovered the donuts were mislabeled and has taken "corrective measures," the FDA said.FDA WIDENS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION TO SIX MORE STATES AS CONFIRMED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/better-bakehouse-recalls-chocolate-dipped-donuts-following-allergic-reaction-mislabeling-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/better-bakehouse-recalls-chocolate-dipped-donuts-following-allergic-reaction-mislabeling-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines adds new routes, largest international expansion in company's history]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it is adding new routes from the U.S. to Europe and Asia, the largest international network expansion in company history.Beginning as early as March 2027, United will fly to 10 new international cities across Europe and Asia, with flights originating from its hubs in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Newark, N.J. The airline currently flies to more international destinations than any other U.S. carrier."The creative and strategic way we've expanded ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-adds-new-routes-largest-international-expansion-in-companys-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-adds-new-routes-largest-international-expansion-in-companys-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla raises Cybertruck prices on 2 US models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla raised prices on two versions of its Cybertruck pickup in the U.S. on Tuesday, increasing their starting costs by $5,000.The electric vehicle maker raised the price of the Cybertruck Dual Motor to $74,990 and the Premium All-Wheel Drive model to $84,990, according to Tesla's website.Tesla's online configurator, reviewed by FOX Business, lists the Premium All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck at $84,990, while the company's top-end Cyberbeast remains priced at $99,990.The Premium All-Wheel Drive model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-raises-cybertruck-prices-on-2-us-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-raises-cybertruck-prices-on-2-us-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panda Express guest stunned as employee stands on fryer while cleaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video has emerged purportedly showing a Panda Express employee stepping around food while&nbsp;cleaning a frying station, as meals were being prepared.&nbsp;Paul Elisha Finger, who captured the footage,&nbsp;told Storyful that he "noticed the gentleman jump on the fryer that the lady had just put food into" when he visited a Panda Express location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in early July.&nbsp;The worker then "started spraying the chemical and wiping [while] standing right over the food," accord]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panda-express-guest-stunned-as-employee-stands-on-fryer-while-cleaning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panda-express-guest-stunned-as-employee-stands-on-fryer-while-cleaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vet Tix hits incredible milestone in effort to help military veterans and their families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vet Tix surpassed an incredible milestone, as it has now handed out 40 million free event tickets to veterans, active military members, former and current first responders, and their families across all 50 states.&nbsp;Vet Tix began as a grassroots effort in a garage in Phoenix in 2008, and today, the nonprofit organization has grown into the nation&rsquo;s largest Veteran Service Organization, serving more than 2.8 million members. They announced their milestone in a press release on Tuesday.&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vet-tix-hits-incredible-milestone-in-effort-to-help-military-veterans-and-their-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vet-tix-hits-incredible-milestone-in-effort-to-help-military-veterans-and-their-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart launches new fashion brand with most items priced under $25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is making a new play for younger, style-conscious shoppers with a women&rsquo;s fashion brand offering most items for less than $25.The retail giant is rolling out Scenario, a modern bohemian collection featuring apparel, shoes, jewelry, handbags and other accessories, at all of its stores.The launch includes 280 styles, according to Walmart."We&rsquo;ve been on a journey to democratize fashion by focusing on expanding our assortment, elevating the experience in-store and online, reachin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-launches-new-fashion-brand-with-most-items-priced-under-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-launches-new-fashion-brand-with-most-items-priced-under-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's tariffs risk higher prices for AI, video games, cellphones: experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[While autos and steel have taken centre stage in the Canada-U.S. trade war, experts say prices rising tariffs could rise prices for electronics, including the physical components behind AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-tariffs-risk-higher-prices-for-ai-video-games-cellphones-experts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-tariffs-risk-higher-prices-for-ai-video-games-cellphones-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fight between Canada and the U.S. on trade isn&rsquo;t just about dairy, car parts and natural resources. The two countries have been in a lengthy dispute over whether American streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus should have to promote and pay for Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-canadian-content-on-streaming-platforms-became-a-trade-issue-with-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-canadian-content-on-streaming-platforms-became-a-trade-issue-with-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada plans tariff retaliation after Trump warns its leaders to 'fall in line']]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is set to announce details of retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday after relations between the two countries deteriorated sharply Monday.U.S. President Donald Trump warned Canadian leaders on Monday to "fall in line" or face consequences "far WORSE" than existing tariffs and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. government of attempting to subordinate Canada.The U.S. imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods such as wine, furniture and dairy products, while Carne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-plans-tariff-retaliation-after-trump-warns-its-leaders-to-fall-in-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-plans-tariff-retaliation-after-trump-warns-its-leaders-to-fall-in-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target pulls 'offensive' Halloween costume critics accused of evoking blackface: 'We are deeply sorry']]></title><description><![CDATA[Target has apologized for a circus clown Halloween costume that critics accused of evoking&nbsp;blackface&nbsp;and 19th-century minstrel shows following online backlash.The costume was sold as the "Kids' Glows Under &zwnj;Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume," according to the since-deleted listing. The costume was sold as part of the retailer's seasonal Hyde and EEK Boutique brand.Target removed the "offensive" costume and said that it should never have been featured in its stores.TARGET R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-pulls-offensive-halloween-costume-critics-accused-of-evoking-blackface-we-are-deeply-sorry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-pulls-offensive-halloween-costume-critics-accused-of-evoking-blackface-we-are-deeply-sorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent says Treasury auctions will continue as usual despite expanded buyback program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the regularly scheduled Treasury auctions of U.S. debt are expected to continue per usual after his agency announced an increase in the size of buybacks of longer-dated securities.Bessent spoke Monday at a press conference to discuss a new plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of the Iranian regime through the implementation of secondary sanctions on Iran's trading partners.During the press conference, the Treasury secretary was asked about whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-treasury-auctions-will-continue-as-usual-despite-expanded-buyback-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-treasury-auctions-will-continue-as-usual-despite-expanded-buyback-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee&rsquo;s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values.Arch "Beaver" Aplin III, the company&rsquo;s president and co-founder, made the comments during the grand opening of Buc-ee&rsquo;s newest location in Benton, Arkansas on August 17. The chain is known for its expansive gas stations, famo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-ceo-signals-expansion-shift-away-from-blue-states-that-dont-appreciate-chain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-ceo-signals-expansion-shift-away-from-blue-states-that-dont-appreciate-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s alums look to ‘run it back’ with fast-casual chain Dog Haus targeting 300 locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several former Jersey Mike&rsquo;s executives and franchisees are reuniting at Dog Haus, betting the lessons they learned helping build the submarine sandwich giant can turn the fast-casual restaurant chain into a national powerhouse.Dog Haus recently named former Jersey Mike&rsquo;s chief innovation officer James Field as chief marketing officer. He joins President and Chief Development Officer Chris Rigassio and Chief Operating Officer Garen Khodaverdian, both former Jersey Mike&rsquo;s franch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jersey-mikes-alums-look-to-run-it-back-with-fast-casual-chain-dog-haus-targeting-300-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jersey-mikes-alums-look-to-run-it-back-with-fast-casual-chain-dog-haus-targeting-300-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton steelworkers union, business leaders warn of harder times ahead as Ford promises tariff relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens further tariffs on steel, business leaders and politicians in Hamilton are calling for unity and support for workers. "We have to withstand the economic pain that will come with this fight," Premier Doug Ford says, promising to further help tariff-affected businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hamilton-steelworkers-union-business-leaders-warn-of-harder-times-ahead-as-ford-promises-tariff-relief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hamilton-steelworkers-union-business-leaders-warn-of-harder-times-ahead-as-ford-promises-tariff-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders announce $25M grant to help build Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders continue to impact the Las Vegas community, as they announced their largest philanthropic commitment in the franchise&rsquo;s history on Monday.&nbsp;The Raiders and Intermountain Health announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada&rsquo;s first-ever stand-alone children&rsquo;s hospital.&nbsp;The gift by the Raiders was led by owners Mark Davis, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman, who each contributed $5 million toward the hospital&rsquo;s development. The Raiders committed an ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/raiders-announce-25m-grant-to-help-build-nevadas-first-stand-alone-childrens-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/raiders-announce-25m-grant-to-help-build-nevadas-first-stand-alone-childrens-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM continuing to enhance fan experience with new AI-powered features for US Open, including Serve Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Open is back in Queens this week, as the final Grand Slam of the year brings millions of fans together at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to witness some of the best men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s players in the world competing for glory.&nbsp;As fans gear up to soak in hundreds of matches over the next couple of weeks, IBM and the United States Tennis Association announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features within the popular U.S. Open app and USOpen.org for this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ibm-continuing-to-enhance-fan-experience-with-new-ai-powered-features-for-us-open-including-serve-quality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ibm-continuing-to-enhance-fan-experience-with-new-ai-powered-features-for-us-open-including-serve-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of jobs, half a point off GDP: Canada-U.S. trade war by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fresh 50 per cent tariffs in place on all kinds of Canadian products, individual business owners have stressed these levies could cut off their sales to the U.S. But what could the tariffs mean for Canada's GDP and jobs? Here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tens-of-thousands-of-jobs-half-a-point-off-gdp-canada-us-trade-war-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tens-of-thousands-of-jobs-half-a-point-off-gdp-canada-us-trade-war-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google plans to move all Pixel manufacturing out of China by 2027: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is reportedly moving forward with shifting all manufacturing of its Pixel devices outside of China starting in 2027.The tech giant has previously made its Pixel phones, watches and earbuds in China &ndash; though that's set to change next year, with Google informing suppliers that the production of those devices will move out of the country into Vietnam and India, according to a report from last week by Nikkei Asia.The report cited a source who told the outlet that Google will be better-p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-plans-to-move-all-pixel-manufacturing-out-of-china-by-2027-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-plans-to-move-all-pixel-manufacturing-out-of-china-by-2027-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top cities in America where renting beats buying by $1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuyers and renters around the country are facing a challenging landscape in terms of affordability, and a recent report identified seven markets where conditions make renting a significantly more affordable option than buying.An analysis by Apartments.com identified the cities of Austin, Texas; Sacramento, California; Denver, Colorado; Portland, Oregon; Baltimore, Maryland; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Orlando, Florida, as metro areas where the average monthly rent is noticeably lower than the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-top-cities-in-america-where-renting-beats-buying-by-1000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-top-cities-in-america-where-renting-beats-buying-by-1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Counterproductively devastating’: Auto industry reacts to Trump’s new tariff threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a social media post on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel entering the U.S. from Canada to 50 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/counterproductively-devastating-auto-industry-reacts-to-trumps-new-tariff-threats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/counterproductively-devastating-auto-industry-reacts-to-trumps-new-tariff-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US aims for ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of secondary sanctions Monday aimed at countries that continue to do business with Iran, a move by the Trump administration to exact "economic asphyxiation" on Tehran.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of Operation Economic Outcast, an effort to sever the financial lifeline that sustains Iran's regime, which the United States has accused of using illicit revenues to fund global terrorism."Iran now faces a very clear choice, wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-aims-for-economic-asphyxiation-of-iranian-regime-with-new-wave-of-secondary-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-aims-for-economic-asphyxiation-of-iranian-regime-with-new-wave-of-secondary-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular beer brand to cut 220 jobs as production shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sapporo USA reportedly plans to lay off 220 workers at three Stone Brewing locations in Escondido, California, as production of the craft beer brand shifts to facilities elsewhere in California and Missouri.The layoffs will begin with 58 workers on Oct. 19, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letters filed by Sapporo with the state.FOX Business has reached out to Sapporo USA for comment and confirmation of the total number of employees expected to be affected.The workforce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-beer-brand-to-cut-220-jobs-as-production-shifts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-beer-brand-to-cut-220-jobs-as-production-shifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals after trade talks crumble, 50% U.S. tariffs take effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian businesses and industry leaders are bracing for the full effects of fresh 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, crossing their fingers that domestic support will come quickly, after trade talks between the two countries fell apart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-business-leaders-brace-for-lost-deals-after-trade-talks-crumble-50-us-tariffs-take-effect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-business-leaders-brace-for-lost-deals-after-trade-talks-crumble-50-us-tariffs-take-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's an agricultural superpower. Could it feed the whole world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say that red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks and labour shortages are among the factors undermining Canada's ability to send more food around the world, while competing countries continue to scale up their exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is an agricultural superpower. Could it feed the whole world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say that red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks and labour shortages are among the factors undermining Canada's ability to send more food around the world, while competing countries continue to scale up their exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marc Stad assumes controlling stake in Timberwolves, Lynx; Alex Rodriguez remains WNBA franchise's governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to businessman and limited partner Marc Stad.The deal values the NBA and WNBA franchises at $4.5 billion, ESPN reported.Alex Rodriguez, a 14-time MLB All-Star and FOX MLB studio analyst, said Friday he plans to increase his equity stake in both franchises.&nbsp;Lore, meanwhile, will retain a minority stake. The size of Lore&rsquo;s and Rodriguez&rsquo;s respective ownership stakes was no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marc-stad-assumes-controlling-stake-in-timberwolves-lynx-alex-rodriguez-remains-wnba-franchises-governor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marc-stad-assumes-controlling-stake-in-timberwolves-lynx-alex-rodriguez-remains-wnba-franchises-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Effectively, we're out of business': U.S. tariffs cut Manitoba honey farm off from vast majority of customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osee Podolsky, general manager at Podolski Honey Farms, says the vast majority of honey produced at the family-run business in Ethelbert, Man., is shipped to customers across the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/effectively-were-out-of-business-us-tariffs-cut-manitoba-honey-farm-off-from-vast-majority-of-customers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/effectively-were-out-of-business-us-tariffs-cut-manitoba-honey-farm-off-from-vast-majority-of-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Carney says US made last-minute &lsquo;power play&rsquo; as trade talks collapse; retaliatory tariffs in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the United States on Saturday of making a last-minute "power play" by trying to restrict Canada's ability to strike trade deals with other countries, offering new details about what he said caused negotiations between the two sides to collapse.Carney said the U.S. introduced new demands in the final hours of negotiations involving Canada's other trading relationships, its auto sector and protections for Canadian culture and the French language."The U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-carney-says-us-made-last-minute-lsquopower-playrsquo-as-trade-talks-collapse-retaliatory-tariffs-in-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-carney-says-us-made-last-minute-lsquopower-playrsquo-as-trade-talks-collapse-retaliatory-tariffs-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s foreign beef push to cut grocery costs sparks GOP revolt from ranching country]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s effort to bring down grocery prices by increasing foreign beef imports is sparking resistance from Republicans in ranching states, who warn American producers could pay the price.Trump announced Friday on Truth Social that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter tariff-free over the next 90 days, a move he said would lower consumer prices while giving American ranchers time to rebuild the national herd.The move comes as affordability a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-foreign-beef-push-to-cut-grocery-costs-sparks-gop-revolt-from-ranching-country/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-foreign-beef-push-to-cut-grocery-costs-sparks-gop-revolt-from-ranching-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial influencer reveals what America's everyday millionaires have in common]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building wealth may have less to do with looking rich and more to do with resisting the pressure to spend like you're rich."The Frugal Rich" founder JC Rodriguez joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss the habits he has observed among everyday millionaires, along with saving, investing and how young people can approach major financial decisions.Rodriguez said a common trait among the wealthy people his content has spotlighted is a deliberate approach to spending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-reveals-what-americas-everyday-millionaires-have-in-common/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-reveals-what-americas-everyday-millionaires-have-in-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper for Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Americans continue to feel the squeeze from high housing, food and energy costs, affordability has emerged as a defining issue ahead of November&rsquo;s midterm elections, with both parties under pressure to show voters they can bring down the cost of living.Now, a new report from the conservative group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is offering its own prescription, laying out 10 proposals aimed at lowering costs by cutting red tape and boosting production across the economy."Ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-simple-fixes-conservatives-say-could-make-life-cheaper-for-americans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-simple-fixes-conservatives-say-could-make-life-cheaper-for-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.Tesla's action comes alongside recalls announced by eight other automakers, affecting a combined total of about 4.3 million vehicles in China.Tesla's recall is the largest, affecting approximately 2.98 million vehicles.The U.S. automaker said the recall covers imported and China-made Model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-nearly-3m-vehicles-over-doors-that-may-be-difficult-to-open-after-crashes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-nearly-3m-vehicles-over-doors-that-may-be-difficult-to-open-after-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Canada trade negotiations suspended, Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation against Trump's 50% tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with the United States late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.Carney said the move comes as President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods were set to take effect at midnight.The breakdown came just days after Trump paused the duties for three days and announced that the U.S. and Canada, subject to final docum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canada-trade-negotiations-suspended-carney-vows-dollar-for-dollar-retaliation-against-trumps-50-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canada-trade-negotiations-suspended-carney-vows-dollar-for-dollar-retaliation-against-trumps-50-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens dozens across multiple states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A food safety alert has been issued over an E. coli and salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states, most of whom reported eating alfalfa sprouts before they fell ill, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.So far, 55 people have reported falling ill, including four hospitalizations.No deaths have been reported.FDA WIDENS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION TO SIX MORE STATES AS CONFIRMED CASES TOP 6,000The affected alfalfa sprouts were produce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-and-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-alfalfa-sprouts-sickens-dozens-across-multiple-states/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-and-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-alfalfa-sprouts-sickens-dozens-across-multiple-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump allows 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports in bid to cut prices, drawing rancher backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Friday that he would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the United States tariff-free for the next 90 days, with a commitment that the meat would be sold at 25% below current market prices.The announcement immediately drew backlash from cattle industry groups and several Republican senators who warned that increasing imports could hurt American ranchers.In a Truth Social post announcing the plan, Trump said it would "substantially lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-allows-300000-metric-tons-of-tariff-free-beef-imports-in-bid-to-cut-prices-drawing-rancher-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-allows-300000-metric-tons-of-tariff-free-beef-imports-in-bid-to-cut-prices-drawing-rancher-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice has secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok and parent company ByteDance in a case related to children&rsquo;s privacy legislation, the DOJ announced Friday."This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents," Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. said in a statement.&nbsp;"The department's priority is ensuring that children are protected online and that companies entrusted with their personal information meet their legal oblig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-agrees-to-pay-400-million-to-settle-justice-department-childrens-privacy-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-agrees-to-pay-400-million-to-settle-justice-department-childrens-privacy-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Tarrytown, New York-based Prestige Brand Holdings is voluntarily recalling 39,060 bottles of its Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops due to a "lack of assurance of sterility," according to an FDA enforcement report.The affected product comes in 15-milliliter bottles with the lot code 2552A and an expiration date of Sep. 30, 2027. They were distr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-40000-bottles-of-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-over-possible-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-40000-bottles-of-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-over-possible-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California helicopter maker lands major Army training deal, could support hundreds of US jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California helicopter manufacturer whose R66 helicopter was selected for use in a major new U.S. Army flight training program said the effort could support hundreds of American jobs.Robinson Helicopter Company, based in Torrance, California, will provide its R66 turbine helicopter for the Army&rsquo;s Flight School Next program as part of a team led by M1 Support Services.The program will train the next generation of Army helicopter pilots at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The R66 was selected as the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-helicopter-maker-lands-major-army-training-deal-could-support-hundreds-of-us-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-helicopter-maker-lands-major-army-training-deal-could-support-hundreds-of-us-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy backs Pizza Hut rebrand as 'brilliant move' &mdash; then makes his pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "One Bite" pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy threw his support behind Yum! Brands' campaign to temporarily rebrand Pizza Hut, praising the pizza chain's strategic marketing move as "brilliant" while pitching company executives on directing advertising dollars toward Barstool Sports during football season."At first, I didn't really get it. But I'll say this, Stuart. We do business with Pizza Hut. And we want them to spend lots of money with Barstool. So I think it's a br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-backs-pizza-hut-rebrand-as-brilliant-move-mdash-then-makes-his-pitch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-backs-pizza-hut-rebrand-as-brilliant-move-mdash-then-makes-his-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration takes steps to chip away at American Bar Association's power to accredit law schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is threatening the American Bar Association's longstanding authority to accredit law schools, which dates back to 1952.The White House, along with congressional Republicans, have accused the ABA of using its dominant role in legal education to push diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ideology on up-and-coming lawyers.A 500-page Department of Education report obtained by The Wall Street Journal argues that the ABA's accreditation wing is not sufficiently independent of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-takes-steps-to-chip-away-at-american-bar-associations-power-to-accredit-law-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-takes-steps-to-chip-away-at-american-bar-associations-power-to-accredit-law-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top JPMorgan Chase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: A top executive at JPMorgan Chase warned that proposed federal bank capital rules could damage small businesses across the country, airing caution that Main Street may have less access to credit from banks.As regulators move to finalize Basel III Endgame, one of the most important global financial regulatory standards to date, Chase Business Bank CEO Stevie Baron said in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital that the current framework could potentially have unintended consequences fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/top-jpmorgan-chase-exec-warns-regulatory-proposal-could-squeeze-credit-for-millions-of-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/top-jpmorgan-chase-exec-warns-regulatory-proposal-could-squeeze-credit-for-millions-of-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says any governor or mayor should want to welcome an AI data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said earlier this week that any governor or local government official should want to welcome the construction of AI data centers."The construction jobs are enormous. We're building the biggest plants anywhere in the world. And I can say, if I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant in an AI plant or a data center, I would absolutely want it because the jobs are enormous, and the money paid, the taxes paid are just enormous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-any-governor-or-mayor-should-want-to-welcome-an-ai-data-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-any-governor-or-mayor-should-want-to-welcome-an-ai-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neutrogena breaks silence after Hayden Panettiere's past claims spark backlash following her death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neutrogena broke its silence Thursday following the death of Hayden Panettiere and mounting backlash over the skincare brand's alleged treatment of the actress, acknowledging that it made her "feel unsupported during a very difficult time."Panettiere, known for her roles in "Nashville" and "Remember the Titans," died Sunday at 36 after she was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.Preliminary autopsy results found no signs of trauma that contribut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/neutrogena-breaks-silence-after-hayden-panettieres-past-claims-spark-backlash-following-her-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/neutrogena-breaks-silence-after-hayden-panettieres-past-claims-spark-backlash-following-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unexpected reason New Jersey real estate is outperforming the rest of the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, outsiders joked about New Jersey being little more than a turnpike connecting New York and Philadelphia.But with the Garden State recently named the second-best state to live in America &mdash; boasting strong schools, relatively low household debt and thriving coastal hubs &mdash; the secret is officially out. As national home sales stall, New Jersey&rsquo;s unique mix of high-paying tech jobs, year-round beach towns and suburban "metroburbs" has transformed it into one of the nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-unexpected-reason-new-jersey-real-estate-is-outperforming-the-rest-of-the-country/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-unexpected-reason-new-jersey-real-estate-is-outperforming-the-rest-of-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20,000 off-road motorcycles recalled over dangerous brake defect that could lead to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of off-road motorcycles are being recalled over a braking defect that could cause serious injury or death from a crash, according to federal regulators.KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is recalling about 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the U.S., the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.&nbsp;Another 4,140 were sold in Canada, according to the commission.FROZEN DOG FOOD RECALLED OVER SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION THAT LED TO MULTIPLE PET ILL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-20000-off-road-motorcycles-recalled-over-dangerous-brake-defect-that-could-lead-to-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-20000-off-road-motorcycles-recalled-over-dangerous-brake-defect-that-could-lead-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut makes surprising change to iconic name ahead of NFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizza Hut is temporarily dropping "Pizza" from its name as the restaurant chain leans into football season while its parent company moves ahead with a multibillion-dollar sale of the iconic brand.The chain said this week that it will go by "Hut" for the next 25 weeks, coinciding with the 2026 NFL season."You can just call us HUT for the next 25 weeks," Pizza Hut wrote in a social media post announcing the temporary rebrand.The company showed off the change at a restaurant in Plano, Texas, where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pizza-hut-makes-surprising-change-to-iconic-name-ahead-of-nfl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pizza-hut-makes-surprising-change-to-iconic-name-ahead-of-nfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW recalls nearly 28,000 luxury vehicles over driveshaft flaw that poses rollaway risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW plans to recall 27,720 cars across three model lines over a driveshaft issue that could result in the vehicle rolling away.The recall impacts vehicles in the luxury car manufacturer's 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, according to filings made with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall stems from the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential, which may experience excessive wear over time.&nbsp;SUBARU RECALLS OVER 540,000 SUVS AFTER FEDERAL RE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-recalls-nearly-28000-luxury-vehicles-over-driveshaft-flaw-that-poses-rollaway-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-recalls-nearly-28000-luxury-vehicles-over-driveshaft-flaw-that-poses-rollaway-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks lays off over 200 corporate workers as turnaround strategy moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks is laying off over 200 corporate workers as it moves forward with the turnaround strategy that it began two years ago under CEO Brian Niccol.The coffee giant on Thursday published a layoff notice under the WARN Act, clarifying plans to cut over 200 corporate roles after it previously disclosed plans to reduce the corporate workforce by about 300 jobs.The WARN filing indicated that about 120 of the employee separations are associated with workers from its support team focused on designi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-lays-off-over-200-corporate-workers-as-turnaround-strategy-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-lays-off-over-200-corporate-workers-as-turnaround-strategy-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak sickens 431 people across 32 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalape&ntilde;o peppers has sickened 431 people and hospitalized 57 across 32 states, according to federal health officials.The latest figures represent an increase of 86 illnesses, 21 hospitalizations and five states since the outbreak stood at 345 cases and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states earlier this month.No deaths have been reported.Federal health officials say the outbreak is probably larger than the confirmed case count because people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jalapeo-linked-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-431-people-across-32-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jalapeo-linked-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-431-people-across-32-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai’s Genesis rolls out a new flagship luxury electric SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group&rsquo;s luxury brand Genesis is launching a new electric SUV with more than 300 miles of estimated range and a cabin packed with technology.&nbsp;The new GV90 is expected to travel about 310 miles on a full charge. Genesis says its battery can charge from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes when using a 350-kilowatt fast charger, according to a Wednesday announcement from the brand."Our new flagship SUV represents our vision for the future while embodying the very best of Genesis,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundais-genesis-rolls-out-a-new-flagship-luxury-electric-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundais-genesis-rolls-out-a-new-flagship-luxury-electric-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump crypto meeting signals US 'not going to slow down' in bid for digital asset dominance, expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and top financial regulators hosted key figures in the cryptocurrency and digital assets industries at the White House Wednesday, with a major legislative priority for the administration and those industries nearing the finish line.Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, attended the meeting and said in an interview with FOX Business the "main takeaway was that the U.S. is not going to slow down in its objective of becoming the crypto capital of the world.""There was a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-crypto-meeting-signals-us-not-going-to-slow-down-in-bid-for-digital-asset-dominance-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-crypto-meeting-signals-us-not-going-to-slow-down-in-bid-for-digital-asset-dominance-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A bad taste left in my mouth': Will Canadians buy U.S. booze again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking them to allow American booze sales, ending a ban in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-bad-taste-left-in-my-mouth-will-canadians-buy-us-booze-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-bad-taste-left-in-my-mouth-will-canadians-buy-us-booze-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-based airline is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-weight-cap-on-power-wheelchairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-weight-cap-on-power-wheelchairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuts made at Global B.C., Global National, News 640 and talk radio as Corus reports losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company spokesperson says Corus has made a "small number" of changes in select markets including jobs at Global B.C., Global National, News 640 and talk radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cuts-made-at-global-bc-global-national-news-640-and-talk-radio-as-corus-reports-losses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cuts-made-at-global-bc-global-national-news-640-and-talk-radio-as-corus-reports-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keystone XL: What Trump’s focus on an oil pipeline says about Canada-U.S. trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says the Keystone XL oil pipeline project "may be awoken from the grave." Experts suggest the remark may have more to do with politics than petroleum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keystone-xl-what-trumps-focus-on-an-oil-pipeline-says-about-canada-us-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keystone-xl-what-trumps-focus-on-an-oil-pipeline-says-about-canada-us-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon plans massive expansion of Prime Air drone deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is preparing a roughly sixfold expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery network, targeting nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026 as retailers and delivery companies race to make last-mile shipping faster and cheaper.The rollout would dramatically widen Prime Air's footprint from 11 current delivery sites across 10 metro areas and give Amazon a larger test of whether autonomous aircraft can become a meaningful part of its logistics network.Amazon plans to expand next into th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-plans-massive-expansion-of-prime-air-drone-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-plans-massive-expansion-of-prime-air-drone-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump expected to slash tariffs on Canadian goods, Carney asks premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. negotiators are working on the final text of an agreement that would avert new tariffs and smooth over longstanding bilateral trade irritants, officials from both countries said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-expected-to-slash-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-carney-asks-premiers-to-put-us-booze-back-on-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-expected-to-slash-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-carney-asks-premiers-to-put-us-booze-back-on-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas cities dominate America's best housing markets as coastal powerhouses fall behind: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American dream of owning a home may be getting harder to achieve in some of the country's biggest cities, but new data suggests it remains alive and well in parts of Texas and the Sun Belt.According to WalletHub&rsquo;s 2026 Best Real Estate Markets report released Wednesday, Frisco, Texas, took the top spot and was followed by neighboring McKinney, Texas. Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Durham, North Carolina; and Denton, Texas, rounded out the top five.Other top 10 contenders include Cary, North]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-cities-dominate-americas-best-housing-markets-as-coastal-powerhouses-fall-behind-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-cities-dominate-americas-best-housing-markets-as-coastal-powerhouses-fall-behind-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen dog food recalled over salmonella contamination that led to multiple pet illnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 bags of frozen dog food are facing a recall after FDA testing prompted by a consumer complaint found salmonella contamination.Connecticut-based Oma&rsquo;s Pride issued a recall for one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, the company announced on Monday.A total of 639 bags are affected by the recall effort. The impacted products have a manufacturing date of Jan. 27, 2026, and a best-by date of Jan. 27, 2029. The recalled product is a raw dog food sold in a six-pound gussete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-dog-food-recalled-over-salmonella-contamination-that-led-to-multiple-pet-illnesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-dog-food-recalled-over-salmonella-contamination-that-led-to-multiple-pet-illnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak 'n Shake launches Protein Steakburger with grass-fed beef in latest MAHA-inspired move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steak 'n Shake, the fast-food chain embracing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, announced that it will launch a new "Protein Steakburger" next month.The restaurant chain unveiled the Protein Steakburger, along with a Double Steakburger Double Cheese, with both menu items set to launch Sept. 1."Real ingredients. Real food. The Protein Steakburger consists of two 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Steakburgers," the company wrote. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-n-shake-launches-protein-steakburger-with-grass-fed-beef-in-latest-maha-inspired-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-n-shake-launches-protein-steakburger-with-grass-fed-beef-in-latest-maha-inspired-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline after announcing potential deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he is pausing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods scheduled to take effect Wednesday, saying the two countries have reached a deal pending final documentation."I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!" Trump wrote on Truth Social."The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canada-hours-before-deadline-after-announcing-potential-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canada-hours-before-deadline-after-announcing-potential-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco plots major expansion into senior healthcare with Medicare partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco will soon offer Medicare plans to certain members as part of a new, first-of-its-kind health insurance venture.&nbsp;The warehouse giant has teamed up with SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation&rsquo;s largest nonprofit Medicare Advantage plans focused on senior health care, the insurance company announced Tuesday.&nbsp;Under the partnership, the companies will launch a "suite of senior-focused" insurance products over the coming years.&nbsp;Pending regulatory approval, the suite could incl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plots-major-expansion-into-senior-healthcare-with-medicare-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plots-major-expansion-into-senior-healthcare-with-medicare-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta trial begins with states accusing social media giant of exploiting, intentionally addicting children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit as a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet got underway Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-trial-begins-with-states-accusing-social-media-giant-of-exploiting-intentionally-addicting-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-trial-begins-with-states-accusing-social-media-giant-of-exploiting-intentionally-addicting-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall travel bargains are fading as shoulder-season demand drives up prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers can still score deals this fall, but they may have to work harder to find them as the traditional shoulder season gets squeezed.Fall travel interest on Vrbo is up 17% from a year ago, while average nightly rates after summer are now just 5% below peak summer prices across the platform&rsquo;s top destinations, according to new data from the vacation rental platform."Shoulder season is this magic time between Labor Day and the holiday travel season when, traditionally, prices have dropp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fall-travel-bargains-are-fading-as-shoulder-season-demand-drives-up-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fall-travel-bargains-are-fading-as-shoulder-season-demand-drives-up-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines makes major cabin upgrade as it battles for premium passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines passengers could soon notice some big changes when they settle into their seats, as the carrier rolls out a major overhaul of the onboard experience.The company said Tuesday that more than 800 narrowbody aircraft will ultimately receive new entertainment systems featuring 4K displays, Bluetooth connectivity and USB-C charging."Big enhancements are taking flight," American said in a post on X announcing the changes.New aircraft equipped with the screens are expected to begin arr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-makes-major-cabin-upgrade-as-it-battles-for-premium-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-makes-major-cabin-upgrade-as-it-battles-for-premium-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid surging national debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial markets and investors are reacting to the rapidly growing U.S. national debt, which is approaching a record of $40 trillion, by requiring greater returns for those who invest in America's debt obligations.Yields on U.S. Treasurys have been elevated recently, in part due to the growth in debt, with the federal government projected to run a roughly $2.1 trillion budget deficit this fiscal year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).Two recent Treasury auctions in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-yields-hit-multi-decade-highs-amid-surging-national-debt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-yields-hit-multi-decade-highs-amid-surging-national-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia House, which once promised 12 CDs for a penny, removes notice of closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia House, the company that lured millions of customers into mail-order memberships with the promise of 12 CDs for a penny, said it was shutting down after 71 years. CBC News has contacted the company after the notice was removed from its website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/columbia-house-which-once-promised-12-cds-for-a-penny-removes-notice-of-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/columbia-house-which-once-promised-12-cds-for-a-penny-removes-notice-of-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Walter's insurer to cut $6.5B in investments amid federal probe, Lakers sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Walter, who sold his ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers and may be looking to unload his shares of Chelsea Football Club, continues to cut back amid a federal investigation.&nbsp;TWG Global, Walter&rsquo;s holding company, said on Tuesday it had agreed to cut up to $6.5 billion of Delaware Life Insurance Co&rsquo;s investments in his businesses. The billions in swaps would be related-party investments for an equivalent amount of assets classified as independent, according to Reuters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-walters-insurer-to-cut-65b-in-investments-amid-federal-probe-lakers-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-walters-insurer-to-cut-65b-in-investments-amid-federal-probe-lakers-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Anheuser-Busch deepen partnership ahead of 9/11 25th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks is approaching next month and a prominent foundation serving first responders and servicemembers is partnering with a major beer brand as the American public remembers those who stepped forward in response to the attacks.The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Anheuser-Busch have deepened their partnership in advance of the anniversary, with the company stepping in to help sponsor events around the country. Stephen Siller Jr., who manages the In the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tunnel-to-towers-foundation-and-anheuser-busch-deepen-partnership-ahead-of-911-25th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tunnel-to-towers-foundation-and-anheuser-busch-deepen-partnership-ahead-of-911-25th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California regulators pass rules limiting what replacement tires drivers can purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[California regulators on Monday approved new rules that will restrict which replacement tires can be sold across the state in an effort to meet energy-efficiency standards.The new regulations, unanimously adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will phase out tires that fail to meet these standards &mdash; a move that could restrict a large portion of the tires currently available to drivers."This ultimately is about protecting consumers," said David Hochschild, Chairman of the Califo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-regulators-pass-rules-limiting-what-replacement-tires-drivers-can-purchase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-regulators-pass-rules-limiting-what-replacement-tires-drivers-can-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States accuse Meta of targeting children for Facebook, Instagram addiction: 'The young ones are the best ones']]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta faced accusations of targeting children for addictions to Facebook and Instagram in federal court on Tuesday.Deputy California Attorney General Meghan O'Neill launched her case against Meta in a trial that could reshape how Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms operate.O'Neill told the jury that Meta's business model was all about trying to "hook the users, hold them for as long as they can, harvest their data and then hide the truth from the public."She said children were pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-accuse-meta-of-targeting-children-for-facebook-instagram-addiction-the-young-ones-are-the-best-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-accuse-meta-of-targeting-children-for-facebook-instagram-addiction-the-young-ones-are-the-best-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days, posting the decision less than two hours before the crushing levies were set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days, posting the decision less than two hours before the crushing levies were set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Republican congressman rips Hochul policies for sending businesses ‘don’t come here’ message]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s business climate is back in the spotlight after Gov. Kathy Hochul&rsquo;s pause on new hyperscale data centers added to a broader debate over whether the state&rsquo;s energy and economic policies are pushing investment elsewhere.Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., joined FOX Business&rsquo; Cheryl Casone on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss New York&rsquo;s energy policies, business climate and continued taxpayer out-migration.Hochul announced a statewide moratorium of up to one year on J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-republican-congressman-rips-hochul-policies-for-sending-businesses-dont-come-here-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-republican-congressman-rips-hochul-policies-for-sending-businesses-dont-come-here-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Depot customers stick to smaller projects as housing costs stay high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Depot customers are still spending on their homes, with smaller projects supporting demand as Americans contend with elevated mortgage rates and high home prices.The home improvement retailer said Tuesday that second-quarter sales rose 5.7% from a year ago to $47.9 billion, while comparable sales increased 1.7%. Comparable sales in the U.S. climbed 1.3%. The results came as consumers continued to favor smaller-scale home improvement work over larger projects."Our second quarter results exce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-depot-customers-stick-to-smaller-projects-as-housing-costs-stay-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/home-depot-customers-stick-to-smaller-projects-as-housing-costs-stay-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July home sales down 5.3% from last year, but market becoming more balanced: CREA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July were down compared with a year ago, but edged slightly higher month over month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/july-home-sales-down-53-from-last-year-but-market-becoming-more-balanced-crea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/july-home-sales-down-53-from-last-year-but-market-becoming-more-balanced-crea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rejects Verizon effort to get $46.9M FCC fine refund in location data case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has denied Verizon&rsquo;s request for rehearing in its fight over a $46.9 million Federal Communications Commission penalty tied to the telecom giant&rsquo;s former customer location data program.The justices denied the petition Monday without explanation, leaving the court&rsquo;s earlier judgment against Verizon in place, according to the court&rsquo;s Aug. 17 order list.The denial closes off Verizon&rsquo;s effort to alter the disposition of a June Supreme Court ruling that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-rejects-verizon-effort-to-get-469m-fcc-fine-refund-in-location-data-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-rejects-verizon-effort-to-get-469m-fcc-fine-refund-in-location-data-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Walter looking to unload Chelsea stakes days after selling Lakers to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Walter, who already sold his majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers just one year after purchasing the NBA team, might be selling off yet another sports asset.&nbsp;Walter and business partner Todd Boehly are reportedly looking to sell their stakes in Chelsea Football Club of the English Premier League, according to the Financial Times.Walter and Boehly are hoping to sell their stakes to Clearlake Capital, the majority owner of one of the most popular soccer teams in the entire world.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-walter-looking-to-unload-chelsea-stakes-days-after-selling-lakers-to-josh-kushner-bob-iger-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-walter-looking-to-unload-chelsea-stakes-days-after-selling-lakers-to-josh-kushner-bob-iger-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI builds dedicated ChatGPT experience for teens with parental controls and study features]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced that it's creating a new portal for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 as it looks to address concerns about online safety for young people.The company made the announcement exclusively on-air with Fox News' "Fox &amp; Friends" on Tuesday morning and outlined how the platform looks to address the potential for the misuse of the platform by children.The ChatGPT for Teens portal will serve as the default experience on the artificial intelligence (AI)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-builds-dedicated-chatgpt-experience-for-teens-with-parental-controls-and-study-features/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-builds-dedicated-chatgpt-experience-for-teens-with-parental-controls-and-study-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Owners are afraid': New tariffs could cut sales in half for some Canadian businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new slate of tariffs are set to hit a range of industries, ranging from lumber to electronics, manufacturing to dairy. Regardless of the sector, these small business owners fear the new levies will take a massive bite out of their cross-border sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/owners-are-afraid-new-tariffs-could-cut-sales-in-half-for-some-canadian-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/owners-are-afraid-new-tariffs-could-cut-sales-in-half-for-some-canadian-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1M Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler parent Stellantis&nbsp;announced on Monday that nearly one million vehicles&nbsp;worldwide are being recalled over radio software that may&nbsp;prevent&nbsp;rearview cameras from displaying images properly.About 955,000 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles are affected by the recall.This covers more than 848,000 vehicles in the U.S., including various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Gran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-1m-chrysler-jeep-dodge-and-ram-vehicles-recalled-over-camera-glitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-1m-chrysler-jeep-dodge-and-ram-vehicles-recalled-over-camera-glitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swig’s ‘dirty soda’ boom grows beyond Utah as investor touts ‘Starbucksification’ of soft drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swig, the Utah-born beverage chain that helped popularize "dirty soda," is finding some of its strongest growth well beyond its home state.Andrew K. Smith, managing director and co-founder of restaurant-focused private equity firm Savory Fund, told FOX Business that Swig locations outside Utah are performing roughly 40% to 50% better than stores within the state.The chain now operates in 23 states and expects to reach about 200 locations by the end of the year, Smith said, with additional expans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/swigs-dirty-soda-boom-grows-beyond-utah-as-investor-touts-starbucksification-of-soft-drinks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/swigs-dirty-soda-boom-grows-beyond-utah-as-investor-touts-starbucksification-of-soft-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump and the GOP Actually Have a Strong Election Message as Long as They Make It]]></title><description><![CDATA[So one of the political lessons of the primary election season is how badly polls have been wrong. Comrade Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan was supposed to win by more than 20 percentage points, but instead barely escaped by a thin cat&rsquo;s whisker.And the extremist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin was also supposed to win by 20 points or so. But she lost by an even thinner cat&rsquo;s whisker.And there are plenty of other examples. Where am I going with all this? Well, all these polls show President Tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-and-the-gop-actually-have-a-strong-election-message-as-long-as-they-make-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trump-and-the-gop-actually-have-a-strong-election-message-as-long-as-they-make-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[L3Harris Technologies said on Monday that CEO Christopher Kubasik stepped down from the role after an investigation by the board of directors found he engaged in misconduct, which led to the company reaching a separation agreement with him and naming his successor.L3Harris' announcement didn't disclose the specific findings of the investigation, but said it "became aware of certain conduct that was not consistent with the values" outlined in the company's code of conduct.It noted that the conduc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/l3harris-ousts-ceo-kubasik-over-conduct-violation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/l3harris-ousts-ceo-kubasik-over-conduct-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeanie Buss battling siblings over sale of remaining Lakers shares to new ownership group: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than one week after Mark Walter shockingly sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the Buss family is now relinquishing its own shares to the new majority owners.&nbsp;At least, most of the Buss family wish to do so.&nbsp;Earlier on Monday, ESPN reported the Buss family decided to sell the remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the iconic NBA franchise to Kushner and Iger.&nbsp;CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe family&rsquo;s trust, which includes sibli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeanie-buss-battling-siblings-over-sale-of-remaining-lakers-shares-to-new-ownership-group-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeanie-buss-battling-siblings-over-sale-of-remaining-lakers-shares-to-new-ownership-group-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta heads to trial over alleged social media addiction, risks to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media giant Meta is heading to court in a case brought by a group of state attorneys general who claim the company designed its social media platforms to be addictive and misled the public about potential risks.The trial is expected to begin with opening statements on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Oakland after the two sides went through the jury selection process last week and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers turned down Meta's request for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-heads-to-trial-over-alleged-social-media-addiction-risks-to-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-heads-to-trial-over-alleged-social-media-addiction-risks-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has lost two trials concerning child safety on its platforms so far this year and settled a third case. The company now faces what could be its most consequential trial yet, in federal court beginning Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whats-at-stake-as-meta-faces-potential-landmark-trial-in-us-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whats-at-stake-as-meta-faces-potential-landmark-trial-in-us-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee&rsquo;s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.The new Buc-ee&rsquo;s in Benton opened its doors at 6 a.m. CT and spans 74,000 square feet, with 120 fueling positions. The company said the sprawling travel center will create more than 200 jobs.The Arkansas debut brings Buc-ee&rsquo;s to 58 locations nationwide, further extending a brand that began as a T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-opens-first-arkansas-location-as-chain-expands-across-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-opens-first-arkansas-location-as-chain-expands-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation rate rose to 3% in July as gas prices climbed again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resumption of hostilities in the Middle East in July sent gas pump prices back up, after a brief ceasefire cooled them in June. Inflation for food bought from stores cooled in July, with fresh vegetable and chicken prices driving the decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-rate-rose-to-3-in-july-as-gas-prices-climbed-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-rate-rose-to-3-in-july-as-gas-prices-climbed-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Australian beef the cheaper option in Canadian grocery stores?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian beef is on supermarket shelves across Saskatchewan now, and the prices are much lower than for Canadian beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvard makes massive $2.2B SpaceX bet on Elon Musk's rocket company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvard University&rsquo;s investment arm disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, revealing a massive payoff from an early investment in Elon Musk&rsquo;s rocket company following its blockbuster public debut.Harvard Management Company reported the position in a regulatory filing Friday, making SpaceX the largest individual stock holding disclosed in its $4.3 billion portfolio of U.S. equities.The investment highlights how SpaceX&rsquo;s record-setting June initial public offering delivered si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harvard-makes-massive-22b-spacex-bet-on-elon-musks-rocket-company/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harvard-makes-massive-22b-spacex-bet-on-elon-musks-rocket-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart tomato bisque soup recalled over possible Listeria contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kettle Cuisine LLC is recalling more than 3,000 Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold exclusively at select Walmart stores because of possible Listeria contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The recall covers 3,240 14-ounce Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits with UPC 194346474004 and a use-by date of Aug. 22, 2026. The products were distributed from June 30 through July 7, to select Walmart stores across 29 states.Kettle Cuisine initi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-tomato-bisque-soup-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-tomato-bisque-soup-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.About 24% of U.S. workers with job-based insurance &ndash; roughly 23 million adults &ndash; are experiencing "job lock," up sharply from 16% in 2021, according to a report from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.The survey defines job lock as remaining in a job despite wanting to leave due to concerns about losing health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/roughly-23-million-americans-trapped-in-jobs-they-want-to-leave-over-one-costly-fear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/roughly-23-million-americans-trapped-in-jobs-they-want-to-leave-over-one-costly-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Pizza Kitchen co-founder opens up about famous chain's wild rise, bankruptcy and comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a quintessential Beverly Hills street in 1985, a restaurant that would help transform the pizza industry opened its doors.After years of practicing law as federal prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys, co-founders Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax chose to leave the courtroom behind to pursue their dream of becoming restaurateurs."We didn't want to open just a restaurant. We decided to be bold. We said we want to open a national and international chain of restaurants," Rosenfield told Fox N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-pizza-kitchen-co-founder-opens-up-about-famous-chains-wild-rise-bankruptcy-and-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-pizza-kitchen-co-founder-opens-up-about-famous-chains-wild-rise-bankruptcy-and-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadair water-bomber builder feels heat of demand as wildfires rage around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada, the United States and Europe grapple with another brutal wildfire season, pressure is building on the manufacturer of the Canadair "Super Scooper" water bombers to increase production, and on the federal government to bulk order the planes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadair-water-bomber-builder-feels-heat-of-demand-as-wildfires-rage-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadair-water-bomber-builder-feels-heat-of-demand-as-wildfires-rage-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA upgrades egg recall to highest risk level as salmonella sickens dozens across several states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks after a recall was issued for more than 1.5 million cartons of one dozen eggs due to the risk of salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall to the highest risk level.On Wednesday, the recall was moved up to a Class I, which signifies "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."The upgrade comes as nearly 98 people have been sickened across 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-upgrades-egg-recall-to-highest-risk-level-as-salmonella-sickens-dozens-across-several-states/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fda-upgrades-egg-recall-to-highest-risk-level-as-salmonella-sickens-dozens-across-several-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-linked World Liberty crypto venture gets preliminary approval from currency comptroller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Friday granted preliminary conditional approval for a national trust bank tied to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture partially owned by President Donald Trump's family.The decision, announced in a letter posted on the OCC's website, advances World Liberty Financial's plans to establish a national trust bank focused in part on issuing and managing the USD1 stablecoin.World Liberty Trust Company, National Association, would be based in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-linked-world-liberty-crypto-venture-gets-preliminary-approval-from-currency-comptroller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-linked-world-liberty-crypto-venture-gets-preliminary-approval-from-currency-comptroller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Argentina to El Salvador: How Latin America is breaking up with socialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latin Americans have had it with socialism.Over the past decade, more than half of Latin America&rsquo;s nations have voted socialists out. From large countries like Argentina to tiny ones like El Salvador, socialists have been replaced with conservative leaders who've made significant progress turning their economies around.That list could grow as Cuba and Nicaragua are on the cusp of collapse after their oil lifelines from Venezuela were cut after the arrest of Nicol&aacute;s Maduro.NOW AMERIC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-argentina-to-el-salvador-how-latin-america-is-breaking-up-with-socialism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-argentina-to-el-salvador-how-latin-america-is-breaking-up-with-socialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' 76ers move sparks StubHub surge as Philly's games become site's highest-demand contests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wherever LeBron James goes this season, it will be the hottest ticket in town.The NBA's all-time leading scorer announced last month that he will play his unprecedented 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, automatically reigniting some key Eastern Conference rivalries.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted he was holding off on announcing each team's schedule because he had no idea where James was going. But when James' decision was announced, Silver went to work, and it's now paying divi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-76ers-move-sparks-stubhub-surge-as-phillys-games-become-sites-highest-demand-contests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-76ers-move-sparks-stubhub-surge-as-phillys-games-become-sites-highest-demand-contests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[250,000 minifridges sold on Amazon recalled following reports of fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 minifridges after receiving at least 19 reports of the appliances smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The recall covers certain 10-liter and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards, the CPSC said.Cooluli has received reports of property damage totaling more than $80,000. One consumer also reported a smo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/250000-minifridges-sold-on-amazon-recalled-following-reports-of-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/250000-minifridges-sold-on-amazon-recalled-following-reports-of-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Fed finds credit card and auto loan delinquencies remain elevated]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that while overall delinquency rates improved for overall debt burdens, new delinquencies rose slightly for auto loans and mortgages and remained elevated for credit cards.The New York Fed found that aggregate delinquency rates improved in the second quarter of 2026, with 4.7% of outstanding debt in some stage of delinquency."Delinquency rates across most products have held steady over the past two years," said Joelle Scally, economic poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-fed-finds-credit-card-and-auto-loan-delinquencies-remain-elevated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-fed-finds-credit-card-and-auto-loan-delinquencies-remain-elevated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular hair product recalled nationwide over potential explosion hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular hairstyling mousse sold to salons and consumers in multiple states is being recalled over a potential explosion hazard.Henkel Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain 6.76-ounce cans of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse, according to an Aug. 11 notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The Germany-based company said a "potential packaging issue" could allow the product to leak from the aluminum cans while under pressure, creating an explosion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-hair-product-recalled-nationwide-over-potential-explosion-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-hair-product-recalled-nationwide-over-potential-explosion-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis is considering closing and selling Brampton Assembly plant, Unifor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national union says it was told by Stellantis this week that it is seriously considering the closure and sale of the Brampton Assembly Plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-considering-closing-and-selling-brampton-assembly-plant-unifor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-considering-closing-and-selling-brampton-assembly-plant-unifor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump trade rep says Washington 'not going to tolerate' retaliation as tariff deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's trade envoy says the administration will not accept any form of retaliation from Canada if the U.S. president follows through on his latest tariff threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-trade-rep-says-washington-not-going-to-tolerate-retaliation-as-tariff-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-trade-rep-says-washington-not-going-to-tolerate-retaliation-as-tariff-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. auto executives worry that U.S. proposals floated ahead of talks scheduled with Mexican trade officials next month could jack up costs even further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-automakers-fear-north-american-trade-deal-revamp-could-cost-them-billions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-automakers-fear-north-american-trade-deal-revamp-could-cost-them-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey personality took Trump's $1,000 for his son &mdash; then warned parents about one big mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the federal government began depositing a $1,000 seed contribution into newly launched Trump Accounts for eligible children in July, personal finance expert and Ramsey Solutions personality George Kamel didn't hesitate to claim the funds for his own young son.Though Kamel gladly took "a little money back" from Uncle Sam, he issued a cautious warning to parents across America about the program's tax fine print &mdash; and the costly mistake well-meaning families could make."As someone who ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ramsey-personality-took-trumps-1000-for-his-son-mdash-then-warned-parents-about-one-big-mistake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ramsey-personality-took-trumps-1000-for-his-son-mdash-then-warned-parents-about-one-big-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Canadian payment giant is being sold to U.S. private equity. Is your digital privacy at risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are selling payment processor Moneris Solutions Corp. to San Francisco-based investment firm Francisco Partners. Some analysts are raising concerns around what the deal means for Canada's digital sovereignty amid the country's trade war with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-canadian-payment-giant-is-being-sold-to-us-private-equity-is-your-digital-privacy-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-canadian-payment-giant-is-being-sold-to-us-private-equity-is-your-digital-privacy-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier flight declares medical emergency after 4 flight attendants develop headaches, nausea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Frontier Airlines flight reportedly declared a medical emergency Thursday after four flight attendants became sick with headaches and nausea shortly before landing in Florida.Frontier Flight 1046 was traveling from Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when the pilots requested that emergency medical personnel meet the Airbus A321 at the gate, according to air traffic control communications reported by PYOK.The aircraft landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frontier-flight-declares-medical-emergency-after-4-flight-attendants-develop-headaches-nausea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frontier-flight-declares-medical-emergency-after-4-flight-attendants-develop-headaches-nausea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[200K magnetic 'Goody King' building block toys recalled over ingestion hazard that led to surgery for 2 kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200,000 magnetic building toys were recalled over an ingestion hazard after two children who swallowed magnets required surgery, according to federal regulators.About 213,500 Goody King Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks sets are affected by the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.The building cubes can break or open, allowing the magnets inside to become loose, posing an ingestion hazard for children that could even lead to death.TOYOTA RECALLS 655K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/200k-magnetic-goody-king-building-block-toys-recalled-over-ingestion-hazard-that-led-to-surgery-for-2-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/200k-magnetic-goody-king-building-block-toys-recalled-over-ingestion-hazard-that-led-to-surgery-for-2-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet agrees to pay settlement in sexual harassment suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle a sexual harassment class-action lawsuit launched a decade ago involving more than 3,000 flight attendants, according to the lead plaintiff and her lawyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-agrees-to-pay-settlement-in-sexual-harassment-suit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-agrees-to-pay-settlement-in-sexual-harassment-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: 156.4 million American adults love the new S&amp;P 500 record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, the inflationistas who are really rooting against new Fed head Kevin Warsh have been proven wrong. The June inflation numbers went negative. The July inflation numbers did almost the same thing. Consumer prices were basically flat, and producer prices the same.I don&rsquo;t really think much of the producer price index the way it&rsquo;s been reconfigured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but anyway it was flat, 0.0 percent, for July. So for the last 3 months, the PPI is running 1.3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-1564-million-american-adults-love-the-new-sampp-500-record-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-1564-million-american-adults-love-the-new-sampp-500-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyson Foods to close 2 facilities, pursue sale of another amid 'historic' cattle shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Foods announced Thursday that it will close two facilities and is pursuing the sale of a third as it makes "strategic changes" to its beef business.The company will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility, while pursuing a sale of its Pasco, Washington, beef facility, according to a Tyson Foods news release."Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tyson-foods-to-close-2-facilities-pursue-sale-of-another-amid-historic-cattle-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tyson-foods-to-close-2-facilities-pursue-sale-of-another-amid-historic-cattle-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta taps skilled trades workers to power America’s AI infrastructure boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is partnering with North America&rsquo;s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to expand the pipeline of skilled workers needed to build and maintain America&rsquo;s rapidly growing AI infrastructure.The partnership, announced Wednesday, will give Meta access to NABTU&rsquo;s network of apprenticeship and training programs while helping connect skilled trades workers with Meta projects across the U.S."The Meta partnership with North America&rsquo;s Building Trades Unions means avenues of communica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-taps-skilled-trades-workers-to-power-americas-ai-infrastructure-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-taps-skilled-trades-workers-to-power-americas-ai-infrastructure-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Reese's, Almond Joy ice cream bars recalled over labeling error]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons.The Class III recall covers Reese's Crunchy Peanut Ice Cream Bars and Almond Joy Ice Cream Bars and extends to the retail store level, according to a recall notice posted by SpartanNash.The Food and Drug Administration defines a Class III recall as a situation in which use of or exposure to a pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-reeses-almond-joy-ice-cream-bars-recalled-over-labeling-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-reeses-almond-joy-ice-cream-bars-recalled-over-labeling-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario unveils new data centre framework amid calls for moratoriums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Guelph Thursday to announce the province's new data centre framework. The framework will serve as the basis for data centre approvals in the province. The announcement comes amid widespread calls for data centre moratoriums in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-unveils-new-data-centre-framework-amid-calls-for-moratoriums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-unveils-new-data-centre-framework-amid-calls-for-moratoriums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall for first time in 6 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell for the first time in six weeks, 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 fell to 6.67% from last week's reading of 6.69%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.58% a year ago.SLOWING LABOR MARKET CREATES NEW HURDLE FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS FACING AFFORDABILITY SQUEEZE"Housing affordability has improved from a year ago, and recent in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-6-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-6-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Chang warns Beijing’s provocations could spark a war ‘no one can control’]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s increasingly aggressive activity around Taiwan and other flashpoints in East Asia could trigger a wider conflict even if Beijing is not prepared to launch a full-scale invasion, according to a China expert.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business&rsquo; Cheryl Casone on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss China&rsquo;s military posture toward Taiwan and the risk that confrontations involving U.S. allies could spiral into a broader war.Chang argued that turmoi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-beijings-provocations-could-spark-a-war-no-one-can-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-beijings-provocations-could-spark-a-war-no-one-can-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultural sector urges Carney to keep tax on large streamers to fund Canadian content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Canadian cultural sector organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney not to scrap rules requiring foreign streaming companies like Netflix to make financial contributions toward Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cultural-sector-urges-carney-to-keep-tax-on-large-streamers-to-fund-canadian-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cultural-sector-urges-carney-to-keep-tax-on-large-streamers-to-fund-canadian-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major PBMs to boost prescription drug price transparency through TrumpRx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of nine pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) announced Thursday that they will work with an industry group to boost the transparency of prescription drug pricing through the TrumpRx platform.FOX Business exclusively learned that the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) and nine PBMs reached an agreement to showcase the cash price of prescriptions from TrumpRx within their benefit tools. The agreement aims to give patients better visibility into the cost of the medication and how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-pbms-to-boost-prescription-drug-price-transparency-through-trumprx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-pbms-to-boost-prescription-drug-price-transparency-through-trumprx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBlanc, U.S. counterpart meeting once again to negotiate deal as tariff deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian trade officials are meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington once again, as both sides hustle to lock down a crucial trade deal ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's pressing tariff deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-once-again-to-negotiate-deal-as-tariff-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-once-again-to-negotiate-deal-as-tariff-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBlanc, U.S. counterpart meeting again after Canada displeased with latest tariff offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian trade officials are meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington once again, as both sides hustle to lock down a crucial trade deal ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's pressing tariff deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-again-after-canada-displeased-with-latest-tariff-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leblanc-us-counterpart-meeting-again-after-canada-displeased-with-latest-tariff-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney, Trump to be given 'options' following latest trade talks, says U.S. rep]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney will now be given "options" following trade talks between Canadian and U.S. trade officials on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-trump-to-be-given-options-following-latest-trade-talks-says-us-rep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-trump-to-be-given-options-following-latest-trade-talks-says-us-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford’s US manufacturing expansion to bring ‘thousands and thousands of jobs,’ Lutnick says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is preparing to expand U.S. production of Lincoln vehicles as the automaker moves toward ending imports from China for American customers, a move Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighted while discussing the Trump administration's push to expand domestic manufacturing.Lutnick joined FOX Business' Larry Kudlow on "Kudlow" to discuss the Trump administration's auto tariffs and efforts to expand domestic manufacturing."They're bringing their manufacturing home," Lutnick said. "Ford is goi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fords-us-manufacturing-expansion-to-bring-thousands-and-thousands-of-jobs-lutnick-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fords-us-manufacturing-expansion-to-bring-thousands-and-thousands-of-jobs-lutnick-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety instituting new privacy measures in response to backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety, the embattled AI-powered security camera operator, announced an overhaul to its privacy and security measures Thursday amid growing backlash from consumers and reports of law enforcement abuse.&nbsp;As public backlash to the company's growing network of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) continues to build, the company announced a new set of reforms that includes enhanced privacy protections, strengthening of control for local law enforcement offices and enhanced accountabilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/flock-safety-instituting-new-privacy-measures-in-response-to-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/flock-safety-instituting-new-privacy-measures-in-response-to-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Ford’s $2B overhaul of its 3-million-square-foot Louisville plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Co. is giving its Louisville Assembly Plant a massive makeover as it prepares to build a new electric truck in 2027.The automaker is investing $2 billion to transform the roughly 3-million-square-foot Kentucky factory from gas-powered vehicle production to EV manufacturing, according to an announcement from Ford.The plant will build Ford&rsquo;s new Fathom midsize electric truck using the company's Universal EV Production System, which is designed to cut parts, simplify assembly and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-fords-2b-overhaul-of-its-3-million-square-foot-louisville-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-fords-2b-overhaul-of-its-3-million-square-foot-louisville-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas emerges as magnet for wealthy buyers as high taxes weigh on luxury markets, broker says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wealthy homebuyers are increasingly looking to lower-tax, business-friendly states such as Texas as taxes and regulation play a bigger role in where affluent Americans choose to live and invest, according to Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of global brokerage The Agency."That trend is definitely happening," Umansky told FOX Business of affluent residents leaving high-tax blue cities and states. "&hellip; But not only tax friendly &mdash; business friendly."Umansky, whose firm has 170 offices a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dallas-emerges-as-magnet-for-wealthy-buyers-as-high-taxes-weigh-on-luxury-markets-broker-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dallas-emerges-as-magnet-for-wealthy-buyers-as-high-taxes-weigh-on-luxury-markets-broker-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. not yet ready to make tariff deal, Canada unsatisfied with latest U.S. offer: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the clock ticks toward U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline, Canada and the U.S. aren't at a point where a tariff deal can be reached &mdash; and Canadian officials are not satisfied with the latest U.S. offer, according to two sources with knowledge of the trade talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-not-yet-ready-to-make-tariff-deal-canada-unsatisfied-with-latest-us-offer-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-not-yet-ready-to-make-tariff-deal-canada-unsatisfied-with-latest-us-offer-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert delayed for hours? Here’s what your ticket actually guarantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concert ticket guarantees entry, but what about the show time? After major delays like Ne-Yo and Akon in Calgary and a four-hour wait for Jay-Z in New York, fans are pulling back the curtain on what rights concertgoers actually hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/concert-delayed-for-hours-heres-what-your-ticket-actually-guarantees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/concert-delayed-for-hours-heres-what-your-ticket-actually-guarantees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An absolute gut punch': Dozens facing unemployment as South Keys Metro converts to Food Basics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Metro grocery store in Ottawa's South Keys neighbourhood will be replaced by a Food Basics this fall, costing dozens of employees their jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/an-absolute-gut-punch-dozens-facing-unemployment-as-south-keys-metro-converts-to-food-basics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/an-absolute-gut-punch-dozens-facing-unemployment-as-south-keys-metro-converts-to-food-basics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cult-favorite pizza chain uses surprising method to recreate NYC flavor nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Street Pizza has built a cult following that includes some of Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest names, but the company says the key to taking its famous New York slices nationwide is staying true to the original.The New York City-born brand has expanded from its original SoHo shop to roughly 20 locations across the U.S. and Canada, with parent company Best Buddy Hospitality CEO Lawrence Longo pointing to strong demand and a relentless focus on product quality as drivers of that growth."I think it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cult-favorite-pizza-chain-uses-surprising-method-to-recreate-nyc-flavor-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cult-favorite-pizza-chain-uses-surprising-method-to-recreate-nyc-flavor-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A working-class party without workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven&rsquo;t seen it already, please go into the New York Times archives &mdash; that&rsquo;s right, I&rsquo;m recommending the Times &mdash; for an article by Thomas Edsall entitled "A Working-Class Party Without Many Workers." Mr. Edsall is a former Washington Post columnist. And he wrote a very important piece. In a nutshell, he uses polling data that non-college educated people do not agree with the Democratic Socialists of America on key issues such as open borders, defunding the po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-working-class-party-without-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-working-class-party-without-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino's unveils new pizza in latest menu addition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domino&rsquo;s is putting its own name on a new pizza as the restaurant chain looks to give customers a personal-size option built for individual tastes.The Michigan-based pizza giant said Tuesday that it will launch the Domino, a Detroit-style pizza made for one, at restaurants nationwide on Aug. 31.Shaped like the company&rsquo;s red-and-blue domino logo, the new pizza is cut into two slices and allows customers to choose their sauce and add up to three toppings.The company is positioning the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dominos-unveils-new-pizza-in-latest-menu-addition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dominos-unveils-new-pizza-in-latest-menu-addition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUSMA breakdown could mean hundreds of thousands of jobs, trillions of dollars lost: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Canadian American Business Council found that a failure to renegotiate a North American trade deal would have widespread impacts on the Canadian economy, including the loss of 102,000 Canadian jobs and 214,000 American ones. On the flip side, a successful renegotiation would add jobs and boost GDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-trillions-of-dollars-lost-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-trillions-of-dollars-lost-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUSMA breakdown could mean hundreds of thousands of jobs, a trillion dollars lost: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Canadian American Business Council found that a failure to renegotiate a North American trade deal would have widespread impacts on the Canadian economy, including the loss of 102,000 Canadian jobs and 214,000 American ones. On the flip side, a successful renegotiation would add jobs and boost GDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-a-trillion-dollars-lost-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cusma-breakdown-could-mean-hundreds-of-thousands-of-jobs-a-trillion-dollars-lost-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major US airport getting new tech to prevent runway incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday announced the deployment of a new radar at Newark Liberty International Airport that's designed to prevent incidents from occurring on busy runways.The new radar, known as the Surface Movement Radar Model 4, allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft and vehicles on runways and taxiways in all weather and visibility conditions and prevent runway incursions that could result in accidental collisions. The SMR-4 will represent a capability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-airport-getting-new-tech-to-prevent-runway-incidents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-airport-getting-new-tech-to-prevent-runway-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump warns new Hochul, Mamdani pied-à-terre tax could accelerate NYC wealth exodus]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump blasted New York City&rsquo;s new pied-&agrave;-terre tax and said his administration is examining whether the federal government has legal authority to intervene, escalating a fight over a surcharge targeting luxury second homes.Trump argued in a Truth Social post Tuesday that the tax could ultimately cost New York more than it raises by encouraging wealthy property owners and taxpayers to leave for lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas."The NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax is c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-warns-new-hochul-mamdani-pied-terre-tax-could-accelerate-nyc-wealth-exodus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-warns-new-hochul-mamdani-pied-terre-tax-could-accelerate-nyc-wealth-exodus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed’s Hammack says multiple rate hikes may be needed to tame inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack on Monday said that she thinks there will be a need for more than one interest rate hike to prevent inflation from becoming more entrenched across the economy.Hammack made the comments in an interview with Yahoo Finance that followed her dissent from the Fed's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. She and two other members of the central bank's monetary policy panel voted in favor of raising interest rates by 25 basis points."I would say in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-hammack-says-multiple-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-to-tame-inflation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-hammack-says-multiple-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-to-tame-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curaleaf to take offer directly to shareholders in bid to buy Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curaleaf Holdings Inc. says it intends to launch a takeover bid for Edmonton-based cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc.<br />
Curaleaf said in a news release on Tuesday it plans to make an offer to purchase all of Aurora's issued and outstanding common shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/curaleaf-to-take-offer-directly-to-shareholders-in-bid-to-buy-edmonton-based-aurora-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/curaleaf-to-take-offer-directly-to-shareholders-in-bid-to-buy-edmonton-based-aurora-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal budget deficit on track to surpass $2T this fiscal year as spending outpaces revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal budget deficit is now expected to surpass $2 trillion this fiscal year, which would be one of the largest shortfalls on record as spending growth continues to outpace tax receipts.The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Monday released its monthly budget update for July, which showed the federal government ran a nearly $1.8 trillion deficit through the first 10 months of fiscal year 2026, which runs through the end of September.That figure represents an increase of $169]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-budget-deficit-on-track-to-surpass-2t-this-fiscal-year-as-spending-outpaces-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-budget-deficit-on-track-to-surpass-2t-this-fiscal-year-as-spending-outpaces-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor group provides potential lifeline to Sherritt International and its Alberta refinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consortium including an unnamed U.S. anchor investor, Kyma Capital Ltd., Trifon Natsis and Glencore Ltd. say they submitted a non-binding recapitalization proposal to Sherritt International Corp. after U.S. sanctions against Cuba hampered the Canadian mining company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/investor-group-provides-potential-lifeline-to-sherritt-international-and-its-alberta-refinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/investor-group-provides-potential-lifeline-to-sherritt-international-and-its-alberta-refinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. trade officials mapping out potential deal to pitch to Trump next week: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his American counterpart are aiming to present U.S. President Donald Trump a potential trade deal as early as Monday, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. trade minister to meet U.S. counterpart for 3rd time in as many weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington Tuesday, marking the third time in three weeks the pair have met face to face, according to sources familiar with the talks who were not permitted to speak publicly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-trade-minister-to-meet-us-counterpart-for-3rd-time-in-as-many-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-us-trade-minister-to-meet-us-counterpart-for-3rd-time-in-as-many-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, according to federal regulators.The recall affects certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles, according to the&nbsp;National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).A total of 48,777 vehicles are covered by the recall, the NHTSA said in its announcement, noting that an estimated 1.6% have the defect.CHRYSLER RECALLS 1.27M RAM PICKUPS OVER POT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-50000-chrysler-vehicles-recalled-over-seat-belt-safety-defect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-50000-chrysler-vehicles-recalled-over-seat-belt-safety-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).Florida-based Corte Argentino USA LLC is recalling about 29,628 pounds of raw beef products that were imported from Argentina "without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States," which checks documentation, labeling, packa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-30000-pounds-of-raw-beef-recalled-over-missed-import-inspection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-30000-pounds-of-raw-beef-recalled-over-missed-import-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoox CEO says autonomous vehicles need regulation months after robotaxi drove into Las Vegas fire scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoox CEO Aicha Evans agreed that autonomous vehicles should be regulated as the Amazon subsidiary&rsquo;s fleet of autonomous vehicles launched its first paid service in the United States in Las Vegas Monday.&nbsp;In June, one of Zoox's robotaxis drove into heavy smoke at an active emergency scene in Las Vegas. Zoox issued a software recall following the incident and has since updated the technology to better detect and respond to fire and smoke.Evans told FOX Business host Liz Claman the compan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zoox-ceo-says-autonomous-vehicles-need-regulation-months-after-robotaxi-drove-into-las-vegas-fire-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zoox-ceo-says-autonomous-vehicles-need-regulation-months-after-robotaxi-drove-into-las-vegas-fire-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Tell AOC and the comrades to stay home — America is doing very well, thank you very much]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, appearing on an ABC Sunday talk show interviewed by Jonathan Karl, had a word salad answer to a simple question that is every bit as bad or even worse than anything Vice President Harris has ever produced.&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s the setup by Mr. Karl, who should have been much tougher in this interview: "So you have Wisconsin coming up next, Francesca Hong, who is the Democratic Socialist of America supported candidate for governor." Mr. Karl added: "What do yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-tell-aoc-and-the-comrades-to-stay-home-america-is-doing-very-well-thank-you-very-much/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-tell-aoc-and-the-comrades-to-stay-home-america-is-doing-very-well-thank-you-very-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthy Americans look to New Zealand as demand for 'golden visas' booms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wealthy Americans are investing in New Zealand's "golden visas" as they look to relocate to the South Pacific nation.The Financial Times reported that over 700 wealthy foreigners have applied for New Zealand's golden visa in the last 14 months &ndash; an increase from 115 in the prior three years &ndash; after the government eased the criteria for approval.Over one-third of the applications submitted since April 2025 were filed by Americans, according to the report. It also noted that Americans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthy-americans-look-to-new-zealand-as-demand-for-golden-visas-booms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthy-americans-look-to-new-zealand-as-demand-for-golden-visas-booms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin CEO says this restaurant category is ‘there for the taking’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restaurant industry veteran who has led some of America&rsquo;s best-known chains sees major growth potential in one segment of the dining business.G.J. Hart, CEO of Nashville-based SPB Hospitality, told FOX Business that the "upscale casual" category is "there for the taking" as the company looks to expand J. Alexander&rsquo;s, one of the brands in its portfolio.Hart, who previously served as CEO of Red Robin, California Pizza Kitchen and Texas Roadhouse, said consumers continue to respond to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-texas-roadhouse-red-robin-ceo-says-this-restaurant-category-is-there-for-the-taking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-texas-roadhouse-red-robin-ceo-says-this-restaurant-category-is-there-for-the-taking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest level since 1983]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is at its lowest level since 1983 as inventories that were already low before the Iran war come under increasing pressure.Data released by the Department of Energy on Monday showed that the number of barrels of oil in the SPR declined by 6.1 million barrels last week, ending the week at 298.7 million barrels in inventory.That is the lowest level in the EIA's weekly data on SPR stocks since January 1983.SPR inventories have fallen this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-in-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1983/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-in-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1983/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple reportedly testing Chinese-made memory chips for iPhones, MacBooks amid global shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is reportedly in the process of testing memory chips made by Chinese company CXMT across its lineup of devices, including in iPhones and MacBooks, as it looks at options to address the shortage of memory chips.The Wall Street Journal on Sunday reported that Apple has held early talks with CXMT about the company providing chips that would be used in devices sold in China, citing people familiar with the matter.Apple is hoping to receive approval from the White House for the arrangement, whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-reportedly-testing-chinese-made-memory-chips-for-iphones-macbooks-amid-global-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-reportedly-testing-chinese-made-memory-chips-for-iphones-macbooks-amid-global-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerball jackpot soars to $975M, eighth-largest in game's history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Powerball jackpot surged to an estimated $975 million ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, making it the eighth-largest prize in the game's history.The pot grew after no ticket matched all six numbers from Monday night's drawing.The white balls were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64. The red Powerball was 10 and the Power Play multiplier was three.It now has an estimated cash value of $422.3 million, according to the lottery.The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9, while the odds of hitting the jackpot are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powerball-jackpot-soars-to-975m-eighth-largest-in-games-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powerball-jackpot-soars-to-975m-eighth-largest-in-games-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida names NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'Economic Developer of the Year' in Times Square campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: In the heart of Manhattan, at the corner of Broadway and West 43rd Street, a massive new billboard is sending a provocative message to New York leadership: "Thanks for the jobs!"As America faces what business leaders call a historic choice between free enterprise and expanding government control, Florida is taking the ideological fight directly to the doorstep of Democratic socialism.&nbsp;Armed with a $1.8 trillion economy and record-breaking wealth migration, the Florida Chamber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-names-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-economic-developer-of-the-year-in-times-square-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-names-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-economic-developer-of-the-year-in-times-square-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce $100M program to cover 50% of shipping steel in Canada by rail and water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is pumping $100 million into Canada's steel industry with a new program that will pay for half the costs of transporting Canadian-made steel by ship or by rail within the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-announce-100m-program-to-cover-50-of-shipping-steel-in-canada-by-rail-and-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-announce-100m-program-to-cover-50-of-shipping-steel-in-canada-by-rail-and-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta launches new AI model as Zuckerberg lays out vision for open-weight AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant released a new open-weight AI model on Monday, along with an essay from Mark Zuckerberg saying lower barriers are needed for open-weight tech in order for U.S. models to compete with Chinese ones. The letter is the most recent show of support for open-weight models after a letter from top tech firms late last month, and comes after a Chinese open-weight model was used to contain an AI test gone wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-launches-new-ai-model-as-zuckerberg-lays-out-vision-for-open-weight-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-launches-new-ai-model-as-zuckerberg-lays-out-vision-for-open-weight-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-general-motors-to-begin-contract-negotiation-talks-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unifor-general-motors-to-begin-contract-negotiation-talks-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are America's hottest housing markets &ndash; see which areas made the list]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's hottest housing markets are all located in the Northeast and Midwest, according to a new ZIP code-level analysis of the most in-demand housing markets.Realtor.com released its hottest ZIP codes report for 2026, which found that those two regions swept the top 10 rankings for the fourth consecutive year.Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com, told FOX Business in an interview that "a lot of these ZIP codes fall in suburbs that are on the outer ring of major metro areas like Bosto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-are-americas-hottest-housing-markets-ndash-see-which-areas-made-the-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-are-americas-hottest-housing-markets-ndash-see-which-areas-made-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg lays out vision to put superintelligent AI in everyone's hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday outlined his vision for a world where personal superintelligence is available to everyone rather than only a select few.In a 14-page letter titled "The Future is for Everyone: The Path to a Positive AI Future," Zuckerberg argued that broadly distributing superintelligent AI represents both an economic opportunity and a safeguard against concentrating too much power in the hands of governments, businesses and other institutions."We propose a philosop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-lays-out-vision-to-put-superintelligent-ai-in-everyones-hands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-lays-out-vision-to-put-superintelligent-ai-in-everyones-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 3,200 pounds of pastrami, corned beef recalled over possible Listeria contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 3,200 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).The products were shipped to food service locations in Illinois, Iowa and Michigan before being distributed nationwide. FSIS said the potential contamination was discovered during routine inspection activities.The recall includes 10-pound car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-3200-pounds-of-pastrami-corned-beef-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-3200-pounds-of-pastrami-corned-beef-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 18 ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled following a salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalape&ntilde;o peppers that has sickened 345 people and hospitalized 36, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).&nbsp;The outbreak has been reported across 27 states and is linked to jalape&ntilde;os grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed in the U.S. by Coast Citrus Distributors, according to the Food and Drug Adm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/18-prepared-foods-under-alert-as-jalapeo-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-345/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/18-prepared-foods-under-alert-as-jalapeo-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-345/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalls 1.27M Ram pickups over potential seat belt safety issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler is recalling more than 1.27 million pickup trucks in the U.S. over a possible seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.The recall covers 1,271,294 model-year 2019 through 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. Chrysler estimates that about 0.1% of the recalled vehicles actually have the defect, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).NHTSA said the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed, leaving the vehicles out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-127m-ram-pickups-over-potential-seat-belt-safety-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-127m-ram-pickups-over-potential-seat-belt-safety-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota woman sues Chipotle after burrito bowl allegedly caused Salmonella infection, sepsis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a lawsuit from a Minnesota woman who alleges a burrito bowl from a restaurant in the state caused a severe Salmonella infection that left her hospitalized with sepsis.Kristen Behne filed the complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, accusing Chipotle of strict product liability, negligence and violations of Minnesota food-safety law. She is seeking more than $75,000 in compensatory damages.According to the lawsuit, Behne ate a chicken burrit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/minnesota-woman-sues-chipotle-after-burrito-bowl-allegedly-caused-salmonella-infection-sepsis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/minnesota-woman-sues-chipotle-after-burrito-bowl-allegedly-caused-salmonella-infection-sepsis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy's loses status as second-largest burger chain after 6-year run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy&rsquo;s has lost its place as America&rsquo;s runner-up to McDonald's, ending a six-year run as the second-largest burger chain, being surpassed by a resurgent Burger King.Burger King reclaimed the No. 2 position as its U.S. turnaround gains momentum, with domestic same-store sales jumping 8.5% in the second quarter. Wendy&rsquo;s, meanwhile, reported a 7% decline in U.S. same-store sales, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of contraction.Wendy&rsquo;s new CEO Bob Wright acknowledged th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-loses-status-as-second-largest-burger-chain-after-6-year-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-loses-status-as-second-largest-burger-chain-after-6-year-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $15 quick meal is disappearing except in these American cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda.A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some U.S. cities, but not everywhere.A recent DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found that just four of the cities it analyzed had an average price below $15 for the meal: Austin and Laredo, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Detroit, Michigan.Austin was the cheapest at $12.94, accordin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-15-quick-meal-is-disappearing-except-in-these-american-cities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-15-quick-meal-is-disappearing-except-in-these-american-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z's ghosting habit is moving from dating to the workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young workers are increasingly bringing a dating-era habit into the workplace: ghosting.&nbsp;As employers navigate a slower hiring market, some hiring managers say candidates are accepting job offers, failing to complete paperwork or simply never showing up for their first day, raising new concerns about professionalism.The Wall Street Journal Free Expression Associate Editor Mary Julia Koch joined "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss why the trend appears to be gaining traction among Gen Z and what b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-zs-ghosting-habit-is-moving-from-dating-to-the-workplace/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-zs-ghosting-habit-is-moving-from-dating-to-the-workplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon suffers outage in 'some parts of the US' with thousands of reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon experienced an outage Saturday afternoon, with Downdetector showing more than 12,000 reports by 4:25 p.m. ET."We are aware of an issue impacting voice services for wireless customers in some parts of the U.S.," the company confirmed to FOX Business. "Our engineers are engaged, and we are working quickly to identify and resolve the issue."Verizon asked customers to look up their status on their Check Network Status page for updates on service."VERIZON LAUNCHES SIMPLER PLANS AND NEW LOYALT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-suffers-outage-in-some-parts-of-the-us-with-thousands-of-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-suffers-outage-in-some-parts-of-the-us-with-thousands-of-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto loan refinancing: How it works and when it could save you money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Household affordability challenges are leading some consumers to consider refinancing their auto loans to save money on monthly payments.Stephanie Roberts, director of auto products at PenFed Credit Union, told FOX Business that expanded access to credit terms has allowed consumers to more easily check the rates available to them as they consider refinancing."I think consumers from a credit education standpoint are more educated than ever on the health of their credit, so they're taking out thos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-loan-refinancing-how-it-works-and-when-it-could-save-you-money/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-loan-refinancing-how-it-works-and-when-it-could-save-you-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions are pouring into a Medicaid therapy for children, sparking fraud questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicaid spending on a top autism therapy has surged past $5 billion, drawing scrutiny over fraud and how taxpayer dollars are being spent.Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), one of the most common treatments for children with autism, uses structured, one-on-one sessions to build communication and social and daily living skills.&nbsp;Between 2018 and 2024, Medicaid providers paid out more than $5.15 billion under an ABA billing code. Three providers received roughly $685 million in Medicaid reimbur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billions-are-pouring-into-a-medicaid-therapy-for-children-sparking-fraud-questions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billions-are-pouring-into-a-medicaid-therapy-for-children-sparking-fraud-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is gaming giant Roblox losing tens of billions in market value?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox isn&rsquo;t getting the high financial scores that it used to, as the popular gaming platform has lost approximately $70 billion US in market value over the last year. The company says the steep drop-off is partly because of changes in the games its users play and growing pains as it attempts to attract older gamers &mdash; but experts say more could be at play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-is-gaming-giant-roblox-losing-tens-of-billions-in-market-value/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-is-gaming-giant-roblox-losing-tens-of-billions-in-market-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX and Tesla choose Texas for AI chip manufacturing plant that will be world's largest building]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX announced this week that its planned semiconductor plant that is expected to become the largest building in the world at more than 100 million square feet will be built in Grimes, Texas, outside of Houston."Terafab Texas will be the largest and most valuable building on Earth by far," owner Elon Musk wrote X Thursday. "And it will be stunningly beautiful."The factory is a joint effort with Musk&rsquo;s electric car company, Tesla."This facility will house the manufacturing, packaging and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-and-tesla-choose-texas-for-ai-chip-manufacturing-plant-that-will-be-worlds-largest-building/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-and-tesla-choose-texas-for-ai-chip-manufacturing-plant-that-will-be-worlds-largest-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola's personalized cans show inconsistent enforcement against disallowing controversial phrases, groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an uproar of social media backlash over what custom messages Coca-Cola permits on its personalized cans, a Fox News Digital investigation into the platform&rsquo;s moderation rules reveals an inconsistent system.Testing various words and phrases in the 18-character-or-less requirement, the Coke can customization blocks mainstream religious phrases like "Jesus is Lord" and political slogans like "Make America Great," while permitting left-wing activism, right-wing group names and even terms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-colas-personalized-cans-show-inconsistent-enforcement-against-disallowing-controversial-phrases-groups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-colas-personalized-cans-show-inconsistent-enforcement-against-disallowing-controversial-phrases-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump considering renewing push to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is considering renewing his push to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations amid an ongoing legal debate over the president's ability to remove members of the independent central bank, FOX Business has learned.The White House is seeking a response from Cook within the next three weeks about the allegations the administration leveled against her last year.&nbsp;White House Personnel Office Director Dan Scavino indicated in a letter to Cook th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-considering-renewing-push-to-fire-lisa-cook-from-federal-reserve-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-considering-renewing-push-to-fire-lisa-cook-from-federal-reserve-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida steakhouse owner, hostess defend monthly naked dinner event where guests fully disrobe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse located in Hollywood, Florida, welcomes diners to fully disrobe and eat a meal in the nude on the first Monday of each month.While guests arrive wearing clothes, they're free "to drop their clothes" after arriving at the restaurant, Tasheba Hart, who hosts the monthly events, told Fox News Digital during an interview on Wednesday while sitting alongside Chef Maurad Ali, the owner of the establishment.Hart said she goes "totally nude" at the event, but noted that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-steakhouse-owner-hostess-defend-monthly-naked-dinner-event-where-guests-fully-disrobe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-steakhouse-owner-hostess-defend-monthly-naked-dinner-event-where-guests-fully-disrobe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida enclave dethroned as Silicon Valley AI boom lifts California ZIP code to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s most expensive ZIP code has officially returned to California, as the artificial intelligence stock surge has catapulted Silicon Valley&rsquo;s ultra-exclusive Atherton past Miami&rsquo;s tax-free paradise of Fisher Island.But while deep-pocketed tech titans are willing to fork over nearly $10 million for modest Northern California properties, real estate experts say the move signals a high-stakes trade-off: Buyers aren't staying in the Golden State for its tax climate or resort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-enclave-dethroned-as-silicon-valley-ai-boom-lifts-california-zip-code-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-enclave-dethroned-as-silicon-valley-ai-boom-lifts-california-zip-code-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada adds 75,000 new jobs in July, unemployment rate lowest in 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, up 0.4 per cent, as the unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, its lowest level in two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-adds-75000-new-jobs-in-july-unemployment-rate-lowest-in-2-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-adds-75000-new-jobs-in-july-unemployment-rate-lowest-in-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July amid 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;cut 23,000 jobs in June. That figure was well below the estimate of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated 80,000 jobs would be added.The&nbsp;unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.BLS TOOK STEPS TO FIX DATA RELEASE FAILURES BUT WATCHDOG SAYS M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-unexpectedly-shed-jobs-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-unexpectedly-shed-jobs-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger chain bucks California trend, doubles down on Golden State despite rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As restaurant chains pull back in California amid rising labor costs and the state's $20 fast-food minimum wage, Freddy's Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers CEO Chris Dull is betting bigger on the Golden State, arguing it gets a "bad rap" as a place to do business."I feel like California gets a bad rap. It's hard to find markets that offer you the same level of densities that you see in and around the state of California," Dull told Fox News Digital."It's a state that has historically been a good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-chain-bucks-california-trend-doubles-down-on-golden-state-despite-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-chain-bucks-california-trend-doubles-down-on-golden-state-despite-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1 million home no longer guarantees luxury in much of the United States, as years of rising prices have pushed millions of properties into seven-figure territory.The number of owner-occupied U.S. homes worth at least $1 million climbed from about 1.5 million in 2005 to 6.9 million in 2024, according to an analysis from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Those homes now make up 8% of the market, up from 2% two decades ago.The shift is most dramatic in high-cost markets. About 40% of o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-million-dollar-home-is-becoming-surprisingly-normal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-million-dollar-home-is-becoming-surprisingly-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M, overhaul teen protections on Facebook and Instagram]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Mexico court on Thursday ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement sweeping protections for teen users after finding Facebook and Instagram contributed to the state's youth mental health crisis.The judgment comes after a jury in March ordered Meta to pay $375 million for violating the state's Unfair Practices Act, bringing the company's total liability in the case to nearly $942 million.Judge Bryan Biedscheid found Meta had created a public nuisance in New Mexico and ordered the compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-mexico-court-orders-meta-to-pay-567m-overhaul-teen-protections-on-facebook-and-instagram/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-mexico-court-orders-meta-to-pay-567m-overhaul-teen-protections-on-facebook-and-instagram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climbing ropes recalled over risk of death from falling, regulators say]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 climbing ropes are being recalled over a fall risk that could potentially lead to injury or death, according to federal regulators.Wichard Groupe North America issued a recall of about 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday."The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard," the commission said in its alert.MORE THAN 1.7M LADD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/climbing-ropes-recalled-over-risk-of-death-from-falling-regulators-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/climbing-ropes-recalled-over-risk-of-death-from-falling-regulators-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash to OpenAI luxury retreat highlights influencers' uncertain relationship with AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI, the tech giant behind ChatGPT, hosted an all-expenses-paid gathering of content creators to promote its new AI workplace tools. The backlash from followers was fierce and experts say it may just force the influencer marketing economy to figure out where it stands on artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/backlash-to-openai-luxury-retreat-highlights-influencers-uncertain-relationship-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/backlash-to-openai-luxury-retreat-highlights-influencers-uncertain-relationship-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korean police crack down on popular Trader Joe's seasoning after controlled substances detected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in South Korea are cracking down on an American pantry favorite: Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel seasoning.Authorities have begun blocking sales of the popular seasoning on an online secondhand marketplace after testing detected "narcotic substances" in the product, according to The Korea Herald.The Mapo Police Station in Seoul said this week that it identified listings for the seasoning blend on Karrot, a major secondhand marketplace, and worked with the company to block transactio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/south-korean-police-crack-down-on-popular-trader-joes-seasoning-after-controlled-substances-detected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/south-korean-police-crack-down-on-popular-trader-joes-seasoning-after-controlled-substances-detected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over possible cracking in the aircraft&rsquo;s body, though Boeing said the issue has not been seen on the Max fleet.The airworthiness directive (AD) applies to certain Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9 and Max 8-200 airplanes and affects an estimated 471 U.S.-registered aircraft.Airline operators must inspect the fuselage skin and carry out additional inspections or repairs when needed.RYANAIR PASSENGER R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-orders-inspections-of-hundreds-of-boeing-737-max-jets-over-potential-cracks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-orders-inspections-of-hundreds-of-boeing-737-max-jets-over-potential-cracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1.7M ladders recalled nationwide over potentially deadly fall hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kentucky-based Louisville Ladder is recalling roughly 1.77 million attic stairway ladders after receiving reports that bolts can break while the products are being used, creating a potentially deadly fall hazard.The recall involves certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts, according to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)."The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a ris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-17m-ladders-recalled-nationwide-over-potentially-deadly-fall-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-17m-ladders-recalled-nationwide-over-potentially-deadly-fall-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Democratic Party socialism is unaffordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s so interesting to me how these socialists who are taking over the Democratic party, are hiding behind the veil of affordability. They don&rsquo;t want to tell you that their agenda is all about unaffordability, or in short wrecking the whole economy.&nbsp;Think of this, they will tax all manner of wealth and income. Indeed, take candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who basically want to liquidate any of your gains from successful wealth and work. And they say it all the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-democratic-party-socialism-is-unaffordable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-democratic-party-socialism-is-unaffordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July layoffs drop to lowest level in 2 years, Challenger says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job cuts slowed in July as companies stepped up their hiring plans, while artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be cited as a leading reason for workforce reductions, new data shows.Companies announced 33,429 job cuts in July &ndash; a decrease of 27% from the 45,849 announced in June, and a level that's down 46% from the 62,075 cuts planned in the same month last year, according to data from Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.The total of 33,429 layoffs announced last month is the lowest mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/july-layoffs-drop-to-lowest-level-in-2-years-challenger-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/july-layoffs-drop-to-lowest-level-in-2-years-challenger-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the income needed to afford the typical American home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing affordability remains a concern for would-be homebuyers as the income needed to afford a typical U.S. home remains near historic highs and well above what most American households earn, though there are signs of improvement from a year ago.Home prices surged in 2022 and 2023 amid strong demand coming out of the pandemic, while mortgage rates also doubled due to interest rates rising to counteract the surge in inflation.A new report by Redfin found that the income needed to afford the typ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-the-income-needed-to-afford-the-typical-american-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-the-income-needed-to-afford-the-typical-american-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose 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 6.69% from last week's reading of 6.66%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.63% a year ago.A TALE OF TWO HOUSING MARKETS: LUXURY DEMAND SURGES AS AFFORDABILITY SQUEEZES STARTER-HOME BUYERS"While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-in-over-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-in-over-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Ackman sounds alarm on Mamdani&rsquo;s economic agenda: 'Socialism is a disaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire investor Bill Ackman warned that New York City&rsquo;s rent freeze, tax policies and limits on development could worsen the city&rsquo;s affordability crisis by discouraging construction and investment.In a wide-ranging interview with Fortune published Wednesday, the Pershing Square Capital Management founder argued that government policy is driving up housing and energy costs in New York."The answer isn&rsquo;t socialism &ndash; socialism is a disaster," Ackman said. "Watch what hap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bill-ackman-sounds-alarm-on-mamdanirsquos-economic-agenda-socialism-is-a-disaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bill-ackman-sounds-alarm-on-mamdanirsquos-economic-agenda-socialism-is-a-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit expert reveals the money move that may quietly hurt your credit score]]></title><description><![CDATA[When financial anxiety spikes, the impulse to aggressively pay off a car loan or mortgage seems like a bulletproof step toward financial freedom, but credit repair expert and influencer Micah Smith warns that suddenly paying off those loans can actually backfire and drag down your credit score.Instead, turning around a credit score &mdash; sometimes taking a profile from the 400s into the 700s in just one month &mdash; comes down to precise timing, strategic balance targets and leveraging forgot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-reveals-the-money-move-that-may-quietly-hurt-your-credit-score/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-reveals-the-money-move-that-may-quietly-hurt-your-credit-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees reach agreement to make Polymarket team's official prediction market partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional sports teams and leagues have gotten in bed with sports gambling websites, and now, perhaps the most famous sports team in the entire world has gone another step.The New York Yankees and Polymarket announced Thursday a deal in which the site has become the team's official prediction market partner for the rest of the season."We are excited to begin a relationship with Polymarket &mdash; Major League Baseball&rsquo;s prediction market partner," Yankees SVP of partnerships Michael Tus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yankees-reach-agreement-to-make-polymarket-teams-official-prediction-market-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yankees-reach-agreement-to-make-polymarket-teams-official-prediction-market-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portnoy calls Mamdani grocery plan a 'publicity stunt,' predicts taxpayer-funded early success]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's taxpayer-funded grocery store proposal is reigniting debate over whether government-run businesses can compete over the long term without relying on public subsidies.Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to weigh in on Mamdani's proposal, which has sparked debate over whether taxpayer-funded grocery stores could reduce food costs for consumers while remaining financially sustainable.Portnoy said he was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/portnoy-calls-mamdani-grocery-plan-a-publicity-stunt-predicts-taxpayer-funded-early-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/portnoy-calls-mamdani-grocery-plan-a-publicity-stunt-predicts-taxpayer-funded-early-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget airline Jetstar to charge passengers for storing bags in overhead compartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget Australian&nbsp;airline&nbsp;Jetstar will begin charging passengers for storing carry-on bags in the overhead compartments as part of an overhaul of the airline's cabin baggage policy.The new policy will take effect in February 2027, costing travelers between A$25 and A$52 ($18 and $37 USD), depending on the route, to stow large bags on a one-way flight.Bags stowed in the compartments can weigh up to 22 pounds and will no longer be weighed by airline staff before boarding, removing the cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airline-jetstar-to-charge-passengers-for-storing-bags-in-overhead-compartments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airline-jetstar-to-charge-passengers-for-storing-bags-in-overhead-compartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens continues store closures nationwide as part of its turnaround plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walgreens is continuing to close underperforming stores in 2026, although the pharmacy chain is reportedly planning fewer closures than previously projected.The company is expected to close fewer than 100 stores in 2026, down from earlier internal projections of roughly 700, Inc. reported.Walgreens announced in October 2024 that it intended to shutter approximately 1,200 underperforming stores over three years as part of a broader turnaround effort.&nbsp;At the time, the company said it expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-continues-store-closures-nationwide-as-part-of-its-turnaround-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-continues-store-closures-nationwide-as-part-of-its-turnaround-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Can Republicans beat socialism in the Midterms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now look, it may wind up being a huge gift to the GOP come November. But the far-left socialist, antisemitic, anti-American Democrats had a field day yesterday in carrying these Michigan primaries. Of course, the leader is this Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who won his Senate race by a cat&rsquo;s whisker, but he won it. He didn&rsquo;t get any black votes, I don&rsquo;t think. He didn&rsquo;t get any brown votes. He didn&rsquo;t get any working-class votes. Yet he beat a regular Democrat who was backed b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-can-republicans-beat-socialism-in-the-midterms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-can-republicans-beat-socialism-in-the-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $786 million, putting one of the game&rsquo;s biggest prizes ever up for grabs Wednesday night.The jackpot now ranks as the ninth-largest in Powerball history. The winner who takes the cash option would receive an estimated $341.6 million before taxes. The alternative is an annuity paid through 30 graduated payments over 29 years.&nbsp;"The last time we saw a Powerball jackpot of this size was on Christmas Eve, with a $1.817 billion prize on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powerball-jackpot-soars-to-786m-expert-tips-for-what-to-do-if-you-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powerball-jackpot-soars-to-786m-expert-tips-for-what-to-do-if-you-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's Kashkari says central bank should raise interest rates now to avoid 'entrenched inflation problem']]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari on Wednesday outlined why he thinks the central bank should raise interest rates to curb persistent inflation and head off the need for more substantial monetary policy action at a later date.Kashkari was one of the three Fed policymakers who dissented from the 9-3 decision to leave interest rates unchanged at last week's monetary policy meeting and instead voted to raise the benchmark federal funds rate by 25-basis-points. The Fed has held rat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-kashkari-says-central-bank-should-raise-interest-rates-now-to-avoid-entrenched-inflation-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-kashkari-says-central-bank-should-raise-interest-rates-now-to-avoid-entrenched-inflation-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Griffin's NYC skyscraper moves forward despite feud with Mayor Zohran Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development of a skyscraper in New York City that will house Ken Griffin's Citadel is moving forward despite his feud with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The skyscraper project at 350 Park Avenue is being developed by Griffin's Citadel in partnership with Vornado Realty Trust and Rudin, and will see two of Griffin's firms being anchor tenants.Steven Roth, CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, said on the company's earnings call on Tuesday that the project is underway and that the REIT will maximi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ken-griffins-nyc-skyscraper-moves-forward-despite-feud-with-mayor-zohran-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ken-griffins-nyc-skyscraper-moves-forward-despite-feud-with-mayor-zohran-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy has message for 'trashy, ratchet influencers' amid viral Nantucket sign controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small Nantucket business is at the center of a social media storm after posting a sign declaring "No Influencers," igniting a fierce online debate over tourism, entitlement and the growing power of social media personalities.Barstool Sports founder and Nantucket homeowner Dave Portnoy joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to weigh in on the viral controversy, arguing that the issue is not with all online creators but with those who treat the island as a backdrop for co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-has-message-for-trashy-ratchet-influencers-amid-viral-nantucket-sign-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-has-message-for-trashy-ratchet-influencers-amid-viral-nantucket-sign-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX rocket stage slams into moon at 5,400 mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detached portion of a SpaceX rocket collided with the moon Wednesday morning, a NASA official confirmed to Fox News Digital.The impact was made by the 8,818-pound upper portion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket while traveling at a speed of 5,400 mph, according to Reuters.The rocket stage is "expected to create a crater about 60 feet wide and 12 feet deep and throw dust and rock outward as ejecta," the NASA official told Fox News Digital.SpaceX launched the rocket in January 2025 as part of a missio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-rocket-stage-slams-into-moon-at-5400-mph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-rocket-stage-slams-into-moon-at-5400-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal's Goodfood granted creditor protection from court, may sell business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Quebec court has granted a request for creditor protection Goodfood Market Corp. made in hopes of restructuring under a new owner or with help from investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/montreals-goodfood-granted-creditor-protection-from-court-may-sell-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/montreals-goodfood-granted-creditor-protection-from-court-may-sell-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal-based Goodfood seeks creditor protection while looking for buyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal-based company asked the Quebec Superior Court to authorize a formal sale and investment solicitation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The company intends to continue operating while looking for a buyer or new capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/montreal-based-goodfood-seeks-creditor-protection-while-looking-for-buyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/montreal-based-goodfood-seeks-creditor-protection-while-looking-for-buyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private sector added 44,000 jobs in July, below expectations, ADP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies in the private sector added 44,000 jobs in July, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday.The figure is below economists&rsquo; estimates of a gain of 70,000 jobs and down from the prior month's revised 95,000 payrolls figure."Job-changers are highly sensitive to real-time economic conditions, and their rapid pay growth implies supply constraints in parts of the labor market," said Nela Richardson, ADP's chief economist. "Typical hiring patterns, meanwhile, ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-44000-jobs-in-july-below-expectations-adp-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/private-sector-added-44000-jobs-in-july-below-expectations-adp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DAVIS: FCC finally takes on one of Washington's dumbest media rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some government regulations have become outdated. Others become absurd. The FCC's national television ownership cap has become both. For decades, Washington banned local television broadcast groups from reaching more than 39% of American households. The rule was built for a media world from the last century &mdash; a world of limited viewing options, a handful of networks, a captive audience with nowhere else to turn.That world no longer exists.Americans now get news, information and entertainme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-fcc-finally-takes-on-one-of-washingtons-dumbest-media-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-fcc-finally-takes-on-one-of-washingtons-dumbest-media-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.The announcement from Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican comes as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigate the outbreak, which has been connected to two deaths this week in Michigan.The outbreak has been linked to iceberg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nations-largest-food-distributor-halts-mexican-lettuce-purchases-after-outbreak-linked-to-two-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nations-largest-food-distributor-halts-mexican-lettuce-purchases-after-outbreak-linked-to-two-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI and one of its subsidiaries will pay $3.2 million to settle allegations that they discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring foreign workers with temporary employment visas, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.The Justice Department said the settlement resolves allegations that OpenAI and its subsidiary, Statsig Inc., violated the Immigration and Nationality Act through the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process by discouraging qualified U.S. workers from applying for certa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-to-pay-32-million-to-settle-doj-allegations-it-favored-foreign-workers-over-americans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-to-pay-32-million-to-settle-doj-allegations-it-favored-foreign-workers-over-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee’s sues Ohio mini-mart over beaver logo branding, alleging trademark infringement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee&rsquo;s has sued a small mini-mart in Ohio, alleging its cartoon beaver logo is too similar to the popular Texas-based chain's iconic logo, adding to the various lawsuits the company has filed against small stores with cartoon animal branding despite an HBO show daring it to challenge someone its own size.Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, was sued by Buc-ee's late last month over alleged trademark infringement, according to WLWT. Buc-ee's claims the store used a smiling cartoon bea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-sues-ohio-mini-mart-over-beaver-logo-branding-alleging-trademark-infringement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-sues-ohio-mini-mart-over-beaver-logo-branding-alleging-trademark-infringement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Now’s the time for the GOP to message affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ace pollster John McLaughlin, using an accurate survey of 1,000 likely voters, shows when Republican candidates clearly support free-market capitalism versus Democratic policies of big government socialism, the GOP moves from a virtual tie in the generic Congressional ballot, to a commanding 49 percent to 36 percent lead. Independent and moderate voters show exactly the same move toward the GOP when the subject is capitalism versus socialism.There&rsquo;s a lesson here. And it&rsquo;s a pity tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-nows-the-time-for-the-gop-to-message-affordability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-nows-the-time-for-the-gop-to-message-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery antitrust trial date set; merger put on pause over legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial date for the antitrust lawsuit brought against Paramount over its $111 billion bid to take over Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been set for next spring.&nbsp;A filing from the U.S. District Court in California's Northern District showed that the trial date has been scheduled for March 2, 2027, and is expected to run for 12 court days, wrapping by March 19.&nbsp;The court added an April 5, 2027, deadline for "the parties&rsquo; respective proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-antitrust-trial-date-set-merger-put-on-pause-over-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-antitrust-trial-date-set-merger-put-on-pause-over-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's says US sales slowed after value deal push fell short]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald's sales growth came in slower than expected when the company released its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, with leaders pointing to execution lapses they say hampered its push to promote value deals aimed at lower-income consumers.CEO Chris Kempczinski said that weak promotion of value deals and a pullback in the use of digital deals, such as its buy-one-add-one promos, led to a drop in visits from loyal customers &ndash; noting that accounted for about two-thirds of the shortfall in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-says-us-sales-slowed-after-value-deal-push-fell-short/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-says-us-sales-slowed-after-value-deal-push-fell-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China narrows America’s AI lead as Huawei expands its global tech footprint, former US official warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. remains ahead of China in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, but its lead is narrowing as Beijing expands the global reach of Huawei and other Chinese technology companies, former State Department official Keith Krach told FOX Business.The competition goes beyond which country develops the most powerful AI models. It also centers on energy, infrastructure, semiconductors, talent, exports and the technical standards other nations will rely on for years, according to Krach."Ame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-narrows-americas-ai-lead-as-huawei-expands-its-global-tech-footprint-former-us-official-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-narrows-americas-ai-lead-as-huawei-expands-its-global-tech-footprint-former-us-official-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos spreads to multiple states, dozens hospitalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chipotle said Tuesday it removed jalape&ntilde;os from some restaurants after health officials linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to recalled jalape&ntilde;o peppers.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday said 345 people in 27 states have been sickened, including 36 who were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence identified jalape&ntilde;o peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors as the source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-jalapenos-spreads-to-multiple-states-dozens-hospitalized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-jalapenos-spreads-to-multiple-states-dozens-hospitalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks announces Pumpkin Spice Latte return date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks announced on Monday that its classic Pumpkin Spice Latte will be returning to store menus later this month.The popular drink will be joined by new beverages and food items and as limited-time merchandise collections.While the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Aug. 25, Starbucks will add new pumpkin spice-flavored drinks, including the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-announces-pumpkin-spice-latte-return-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-announces-pumpkin-spice-latte-return-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York's wealthy rush to avoid Mamdani's second-home tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wealthy New Yorkers are seeking exemptions to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's second-home tax, with thousands filing applications to avoid the levy.New York City Hall confirmed to FOX Business that as of Monday, about 4,800 property owners have started the process of applying for an exemption to the pied-&agrave;-terre tax. Of that total, about 2,000 property owners have completed their exemption applications.The pied-&agrave;-terre tax is levied on single-family homes, apartments and condos that are use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-yorks-wealthy-rush-to-avoid-mamdanis-second-home-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-yorks-wealthy-rush-to-avoid-mamdanis-second-home-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about ongoing Coldcard hack that's stolen over $100M worth of bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto-based company that made Coldcard, a bitcoin-only hardware wallet that has been the latest target of a data breach,has reportedly lost $100 million US worth of bitcoin as a result of the hack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-we-know-about-ongoing-coldcard-hack-thats-stolen-over-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-we-know-about-ongoing-coldcard-hack-thats-stolen-over-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High beef prices hitting consumers as meatpacking giant warns of supply struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[American consumers are continuing to face elevated beef prices amid an ongoing cattle shortage, which is also hitting the bottom line of major meatpacking companies.The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in over 70 years due to drought reducing forage areas in key ranching regions, which forced ranchers to liquidate cattle.&nbsp;Ranchers are also facing higher operating costs for feed, labor, fuel and equipment, while some live cattle imports have also been constrained due to concerns over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/high-beef-prices-hitting-consumers-as-meatpacking-giant-warns-of-supply-struggles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/high-beef-prices-hitting-consumers-as-meatpacking-giant-warns-of-supply-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Hilton warns California economy will 'absolutely collapse' under 'insane' billionaire tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is warning that a proposed billionaire tax would further strain the state's economy, arguing that California is already losing businesses, investment and tax revenue as residents grapple with high costs.California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the proposal, which opponents say could drive more wealthy residents and employers out of the state if enacted."It's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steve-hilton-warns-california-economy-will-absolutely-collapse-under-insane-billionaire-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steve-hilton-warns-california-economy-will-absolutely-collapse-under-insane-billionaire-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The colleges that give graduates the strongest career edge, according to LinkedIn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by LinkedIn ranked the top 50 colleges in the U.S. based on how they prepare students for long-term success in their careers, using a range of factors that leverage the career networking platform's data.The report uses LinkedIn data to rank colleges based on five categories: job placement, internships and recruiter demand, career success, network strength and knowledge breadth.The job placement data tracks cohorts of recent graduates from 2020 to 2025 who start a full-time position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-colleges-that-give-graduates-the-strongest-career-edge-according-to-linkedin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-colleges-that-give-graduates-the-strongest-career-edge-according-to-linkedin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Democrat-led states sue Trump over new tariffs, calling them illegal end run around Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's administration is facing 25 new lawsuits from Democrat-led states over his latest round of tariffs on Monday.New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the joint lawsuit, arguing the tariffs handed down last month are a thinly-veiled attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's earlier import tariffs."After losing at the Supreme Court, the administration is once again trying to illegally raise taxes on families and businesses with a new round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/25-democrat-led-states-sue-trump-over-new-tariffs-calling-them-illegal-end-run-around-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/25-democrat-led-states-sue-trump-over-new-tariffs-calling-them-illegal-end-run-around-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US soybean farmers race to meet global demand as farmland shrinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. soybean industry is working to meet growing global demand despite operating with less farmland and fewer farms.According to the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. had about 943 million acres of farmland in 2000. That figure has since fallen about 7% to 874 million acres. The USDA also reported that the country lost approximately 307,000 farms over the same period.Meanwhile, global demand for American agricultural products, particularly soybeans, has surged. Farmers are seeking new mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soybean-farmers-race-to-meet-global-demand-as-farmland-shrinks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soybean-farmers-race-to-meet-global-demand-as-farmland-shrinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures.Real estate experts say the aggressive collection efforts are being driven by rising operating costs, shrinking reserve funds and concerns that unpaid assessments could leave associations unable to cover essential expenses.&nbsp;According to real estate analytics firm ATTOM, HOA-related forecl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cash-strapped-hoas-ramp-up-foreclosures-against-delinquent-homeowners-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cash-strapped-hoas-ramp-up-foreclosures-against-delinquent-homeowners-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler recalled over metal sliver concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with metal slivers, federal regulators said.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recalled products were sold in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, as well as through Department of War commissaries and online sales.According to FSIS, the products may be contaminated with a foreign material]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-23000-pounds-of-ukrops-baked-spaghetti-and-chicken-cobbler-recalled-over-metal-sliver-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-23000-pounds-of-ukrops-baked-spaghetti-and-chicken-cobbler-recalled-over-metal-sliver-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota's ban on crypto ATMs goes into effect after citizens report losing nearly $1 million in scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota&rsquo;s ban on cryptocurrency ATMs took effect Saturday after state officials said residents had reported losing nearly $1 million in scams involving the machines since 2023.Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation May 4 banning the installation of crypto ATMs, also known as kiosks, which are commonly found at gas stations and convenience stores. Existing machines must be removed from the state by Dec. 31.The ATMs were being used by criminals to disproportionately target seniors, ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/minnesotas-ban-on-crypto-atms-goes-into-effect-after-citizens-report-losing-nearly-1-million-in-scams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/minnesotas-ban-on-crypto-atms-goes-into-effect-after-citizens-report-losing-nearly-1-million-in-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight cancellations mount as Sunday strike deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the flight attendants' strike deadline on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of Sunday strike deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the stike deadling on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-cancels-81-flights-ahead-of-sunday-strike-deadline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-cancels-81-flights-ahead-of-sunday-strike-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops recalled over sterility concerns, FDA announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops have been recalled over concerns they may not be sterile, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report.The voluntary recall was issued by Vietnam-based Rohto-Mentholatum and includes eye drops marketed to relieve redness, dryness and eye strain.According to the FDA, the recall affects 11,960,623 cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops distributed nationwide.The FDA said the products were recalled because of a "lack of assurance of s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-12-million-bottles-of-rohto-eye-drops-recalled-over-sterility-concerns-fda-announces/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-12-million-bottles-of-rohto-eye-drops-recalled-over-sterility-concerns-fda-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen burritos sold at Costco prompt public health alert over undeclared allergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for a frozen burrito sold at Costco because officials claim it contains an undeclared allergen.A product labeled as Red&rsquo;s Steak Cilantro and Lime Burrito, which was produced on June 19, contains egg not declared on its label.The burritos were shipped to Costco stores in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.MORE THAN 12,000 POUNDS OF BACON RECALLED AFTER USDA ISSUES HIGHEST-RISK ALERTA recall for the product wasn&rsquo;t issued]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-burritos-sold-at-costco-prompt-public-health-alert-over-undeclared-allergen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-burritos-sold-at-costco-prompt-public-health-alert-over-undeclared-allergen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump regulators propose overhaul of 'weaponized' Community Reinvestment Act, say rule funded activist groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial regulators in the Trump administration are proposing changes to a banking industry rule that critics say has been diverted from its original purpose to funneling funds from financial institutions to left-wing advocacy groups.The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Friday announced a proposed rule that would make changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The law was enacted in 1977 to prevent so-called "redlining" &ndash; a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-regulators-propose-overhaul-of-weaponized-community-reinvestment-act-say-rule-funded-activist-groups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-regulators-propose-overhaul-of-weaponized-community-reinvestment-act-say-rule-funded-activist-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 132K 'Skull Strobe' fireworks recalled over explosion risk, serious burn hazards]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 132,000 fireworks rockets sold nationwide have been recalled after federal safety regulators warned they could explode before reaching their intended height, posing explosion and burn hazards.The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday that Jake's Fireworks is recalling about 132,440 World Class Fireworks "Skull Strobe" rockets.&nbsp;The agency said the rockets can explode prematurely before reaching their intended height, creating a risk of serious injury. No incidents o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-132k-skull-strobe-fireworks-recalled-over-explosion-risk-serious-burn-hazards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-132k-skull-strobe-fireworks-recalled-over-explosion-risk-serious-burn-hazards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: How about a Reagan-style reconciliation tax cut? All right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, in case you didn&rsquo;t see it, please rush out, get today&rsquo;s Wall Street Journal, and read James Freeman&rsquo;s fabulous column: "How about Reagan-Style Reconciliation?" All right. I was there as a young man, deputy in the Office of Management and Budget, and it&rsquo;s all music to my ears.Basically, President Reagan&rsquo;s tax cut magic. The first major vote was roughly 45 years ago, July, 1981. Reagan&rsquo;s big tax cut bill passed the House by 238 to 195 votes. It was a Democr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-how-about-a-reagan-style-reconciliation-tax-cut-all-right/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-how-about-a-reagan-style-reconciliation-tax-cut-all-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed dissenters warn inflation could become entrenched without monetary policy tightening now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week despite three dissenting votes from Fed governors who would've preferred the central bank hike rates to help rein in stubbornly-high inflation, they explained on Friday.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed panel responsible for monetary policy moves, on Wednesday voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, where it has remained throughout 2026 so far.The three dissenting vot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-dissenters-warn-inflation-could-become-entrenched-without-monetary-policy-tightening-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-dissenters-warn-inflation-could-become-entrenched-without-monetary-policy-tightening-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet to begin parking planes ahead of possible strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a "necessary measure" to protect travellers and their operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 7-Eleven, now Zabka: Canadian convenience giant Alimentation Couche-Tard eyes takeover of Polish rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Laval, Que.-based owner of Couche-Tard and Circle K stores announced Friday that it made an offer valued at more than $12 billion to buy Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group. The play comes after Alimentation Couche-Tard tried, but failed, to buy the parent company of 7-Eleven for more than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/first-7-eleven-now-zabka-canadian-convenience-giant-alimentation-couche-tard-eyes-takeover-of-polish-rival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/first-7-eleven-now-zabka-canadian-convenience-giant-alimentation-couche-tard-eyes-takeover-of-polish-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Y'all Street launches: Texas Stock Exchange goes live in Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rival to Wall Street officially debuted on Friday as the Texas Stock Exchange went fully live for the first time with trading available for all of its listed tickers.The Texas Stock Exchange, which is based in Dallas, is the first new major stock exchange to launch in the U.S. in decades. The TXSE, called the "Tex-ee," is looking to compete with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Composite for listings.The exchange boasts several prominent financial backers, including BlackRock, Goldma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yall-street-launches-texas-stock-exchange-goes-live-in-dallas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yall-street-launches-texas-stock-exchange-goes-live-in-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise ship passengers rescued after vessel runs aground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Bulgaria evacuated nearly 200 passengers from&nbsp;a Viking cruise ship after the vessel ran aground due to "exceptionally low water levels"&nbsp;in the Danube River.&nbsp;The Bulgaria News Agency reported that the ship became stranded early Tuesday about 15 miles upstream from Vidin, where it planned to stop to take on supplies. Bulgarian border police ended up rescuing 186 passengers after another ship dispatched to the scene wasn&rsquo;t able to get close enough to pick them up.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-ship-passengers-rescued-after-vessel-runs-aground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-ship-passengers-rescued-after-vessel-runs-aground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent highlights Trump economy, warns China has 'done a lot of kicking lately']]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on Thursday that he expects economic growth to pick up later this year with core inflation trending lower, while he warned that there have been growing tensions with China over artificial intelligence and rare earths.Bessent spoke with FOX Business' Edward Lawrence following Thursday's release of the initial estimate of second quarter GDP growth, which showed GDP slowed to 1.5% annualized growth from 2.1% in the first quarter.The Treasury sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-highlights-trump-economy-warns-china-has-done-a-lot-of-kicking-lately/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-highlights-trump-economy-warns-china-has-done-a-lot-of-kicking-lately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis to recall 1.5M Ram 1500 pickup trucks over seat belt issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[It covers 2019 to 2026 Ram &#8203;1500 vehicles that may have been built with a second-row &#8203;center or second-row driver side seat belt buckle anchor that &zwnj;was not properly attached to the vehicle body structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-to-recall-15m-ram-1500-pickup-trucks-over-seat-belt-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-to-recall-15m-ram-1500-pickup-trucks-over-seat-belt-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy grew 0.3% in May, paving way for 2nd-quarter rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures show a second straight month of growth, with 13 of 20 industrial sectors contributing to the gains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-grew-03-in-may-paving-way-for-2nd-quarter-rebound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-economy-grew-03-in-may-paving-way-for-2nd-quarter-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commerce Dept to demand equity from 7 tech companies as a condition to tap into millions in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commerce Department indicated that the federal government is on track to dole out millions of dollars to seven companies to fund technology development but will require the businesses to fork over equity in exchange for the money."The Department of Commerce today announced the signing of 7 letters of intent to provide $874 million in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act," a Wednesday press release noted. "These incentives will support innovative domestic technologies to dramati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/commerce-dept-to-demand-equity-from-7-tech-companies-as-a-condition-to-tap-into-millions-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/commerce-dept-to-demand-equity-from-7-tech-companies-as-a-condition-to-tap-into-millions-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO warns turnaround will take time after quarterly profit disappoints investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Antonio Filosa cautioned that a major strategic overhaul would take time to bear fruit &#8203;after the world's No. 4 automaker reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, knocking its shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-ceo-warns-turnaround-will-take-time-after-quarterly-profit-disappoints-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-ceo-warns-turnaround-will-take-time-after-quarterly-profit-disappoints-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.The lawsuit, which seeks $105 million in damages, was filed by Op-Fortitude Ltd. and its owner, Swiss film producer and financier Simon Afram, who also accused Netflix of covering up the security breach.The film, "Fortitude," was based on the real-life World War II Operation Fortitude, a massive Allied d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-sued-for-105m-after-nicolas-cage-wwii-thriller-goes-missing-exposing-leak-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-sued-for-105m-after-nicolas-cage-wwii-thriller-goes-missing-exposing-leak-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic's AI hacked 3 companies during tests, highlighting growing security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest disclosure underscores how AI has increased threats to cybersecurity and how its developers can struggle to keep the capabilities of their models contained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-ai-hacked-3-companies-during-tests-highlighting-growing-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-ai-hacked-3-companies-during-tests-highlighting-growing-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic says AI models accessed systems of 3 real organizations during testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic announced Thursday that three of its artificial intelligence models accessed the open internet during cybersecurity testing and gained unauthorized access to the systems of three real organizations.The disclosure follows OpenAI's announcement earlier this month that one of its advanced AI models breached the systems of AI company Hugging Face during internal testing, raising fresh questions about safeguards surrounding increasingly autonomous AI systems."We found three incidents in whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropic-says-ai-models-accessed-systems-of-3-real-organizations-during-testing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropic-says-ai-models-accessed-systems-of-3-real-organizations-during-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 120K refrigerators recalled after 34 fires and one reported death]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120,000 refrigerators are being recalled over a fire and burn hazard after federal regulators received 34 reports of fires, including one that reportedly resulted in a death.About 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators are affected by the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday."The recalled refrigerators&rsquo; internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards," the comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-120k-refrigerators-recalled-after-34-fires-and-one-reported-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-120k-refrigerators-recalled-after-34-fires-and-one-reported-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix expands frozen berry recall amid E coli outbreak that sickened 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix is recalling all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries sold in eight states over concerns they may be contaminated with E. coli, expanding an earlier recall tied to a single lot of frozen blueberries.The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain said Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling all lots of the frozen fruit products "out of an abundance of caution" after public health officials' trace back and epidemiological investigation linked them to a multistate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/publix-expands-frozen-berry-recall-amid-e-coli-outbreak-that-sickened-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/publix-expands-frozen-berry-recall-amid-e-coli-outbreak-that-sickened-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple posts record June quarter as iPhone sales surge; Cook weighs in on AI, China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple delivered its strongest June quarter on record, reporting $109.4 billion in revenue and beating analysts' estimates of $108.65 billion in the company's final earnings report before CEO Tim Cook steps down.A 22% jump in iPhone sales, combined with record spring quarter Mac revenue, helped drive the results. Tariff refunds also boosted Apple's bottom line, adding roughly 5% to profit during the period.But the earnings numbers were only part of the story. In an interview following the report,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-posts-record-june-quarter-as-iphone-sales-surge-cook-weighs-in-on-ai-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-posts-record-june-quarter-as-iphone-sales-surge-cook-weighs-in-on-ai-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Iran will determine the midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has enormous advantages. The single biggest factor driving the midterm elections is not going to be the economy or voter ID reform or even tax and spending cuts, although all those issues are important. Democratic socialism, too. Even the rate of economic growth, GDP, real incomes, affordability, all important. No, I&rsquo;m going to say what&rsquo;s driving this election is going to be the war in Iran and its outcome and clear evidence that we have met our war objectives of reop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-will-determine-the-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-will-determine-the-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain robotic vacuum cleaners, including some Roomba-style devices, will be banned under the new U.S. policy restricting foreign-made advanced robotics, federal regulators told FOX Business Thursday.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said robotic vacuums fall under its updated "Covered List" rules adopted Tuesday, making certain new foreign-produced models ineligible for FCC equipment authorization due to national security and cybersecurity risks to U.S. critical infrastructure.While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/robotic-vacuums-swept-up-in-new-us-crackdown-over-national-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/robotic-vacuums-swept-up-in-new-us-crackdown-over-national-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 1.5M rechargeable hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of burn injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ocoopa Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers following hundreds of burn injuries and one reported death.The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled products can overheat and catch fire, posing a risk of "serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards," according to a notice Thursday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Ocoopa Direct has received 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating, including 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, the CPSC said.PO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/about-15m-rechargeable-hand-warmers-recalled-after-1-death-hundreds-of-burn-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/about-15m-rechargeable-hand-warmers-recalled-after-1-death-hundreds-of-burn-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. WestJet responded to the union's move by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice. For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/planning-to-fly-westjet-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-looming-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/planning-to-fly-westjet-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-looming-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle CEO says chain is making 'meaningful progress' on a major customer concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers&rsquo; perceptions of affordability.Speaking on Chipotle&rsquo;s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company&rsquo;s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across "all income groups and age cohorts.""As it relates to value, I'm happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all income groups and age cohorts on value perception," Boatwright said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chipotle-ceo-says-chain-is-making-meaningful-progress-on-a-major-customer-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chipotle-ceo-says-chain-is-making-meaningful-progress-on-a-major-customer-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora outbreak dents Taco Bell sales but recovery underway, exec says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of Taco Bell released its quarterly earnings report on Thursday and said that Taco Bell sales fell amid the cyclospora outbreak, though there were early signs of recovery in the last week.Yum Brands &ndash; which operates fast-food chains like KFC and Pizza Hut as well as Taco Bell &ndash; said the Mexican-style chain's sales were down 2% quarter to date through July 27."Since the U.S. food safety industry issue became front and center only two weeks ago, we saw maximum impact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cyclospora-outbreak-dents-taco-bell-sales-but-recovery-underway-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cyclospora-outbreak-dents-taco-bell-sales-but-recovery-underway-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.Malloy, who became president and CEO July 1, died "suddenly and unexpectedly" Friday, July 24, according to a news release from the Philadelphia-based company.&nbsp;A cause of death was not disclosed."We are deeply saddened by Brian&rsquo;s passing," Carpenter Technology&rsquo;s board of directors said in a statement.PHILADELPHIA VOTERS APPROV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ceo-of-steel-company-dies-suddenly-just-weeks-after-taking-helm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ceo-of-steel-company-dies-suddenly-just-weeks-after-taking-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet passengers brace for disruptions as flight attendant strike looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[With strike and lockout notices issued by the union and airline, flight attendants could walk off the job as soon as Sunday. That leaves passengers to decide whether they want to hope for a deal, or make other travel plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-passengers-brace-for-disruptions-as-flight-attendant-strike-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-passengers-brace-for-disruptions-as-flight-attendant-strike-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw boosts profit on generic GLP-1 drug sales, bargain hunting shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's largest grocer is focusing on a new, profitable business: generic GLP-1 drugs. Loblaw says sales are up 40 per cent year-to-date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-boosts-profit-on-generic-glp-1-drug-sales-bargain-hunting-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-boosts-profit-on-generic-glp-1-drug-sales-bargain-hunting-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rise to 1-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level in 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 6.66% from last week's reading of 6.58%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.72% a year ago.HOW DOES FED CHAIR NOMINEE KEVIN WARSH VIEW THE CENTRAL BANK'S INFLATION GOAL?"The housing market continues to benefit from more available inventory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-to-1-year-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-to-1-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin puts Obamacare Marketplace agents on notice for possible violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration is sending notices of intent to 100 agents affiliated with the Obamacare marketplace who allegedly violated the exchange&rsquo;s standards of conduct by submitting insurance applications without recipients&rsquo; Social Security numbers or other identifying information.The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, alleged that agents did this "repeatedly."A marketplace agent is a professional who helps people shop for healthc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-puts-obamacare-marketplace-agents-on-notice-for-possible-violations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-puts-obamacare-marketplace-agents-on-notice-for-possible-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economic growth slows unexpectedly in second quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story about the advance estimate of second-quarter GDP will be updated with further details.U.S. economic growth slowed unexpectedly in the second quarter of the year, according to the Commerce Department's advance estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its advance estimate of&nbsp;second-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the three-month period including April, May and June.&nbsp;That figure was below the 2.1% growth est]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-slows-unexpectedly-in-second-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-slows-unexpectedly-in-second-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge showed prices pulled back in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge fell in June, as the pace of price growth pulled back amid volatility in energy markets.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index declined 0.1% on a monthly basis in June and was up 3.7% from a year ago. Both figures were in line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.Core PCE, which excludes volatile measurements of food and energy prices, was up 0.1% on a monthly basi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-showed-prices-pulled-back-in-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-showed-prices-pulled-back-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The web is being redesigned for AI. What does that mean for human readers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines &ndash; rather than humans &ndash; go to learn things. What does that mean for the future of the human-centred web?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-web-is-being-redesigned-for-ai-what-does-that-mean-for-human-readers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-web-is-being-redesigned-for-ai-what-does-that-mean-for-human-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet has issued 72-hour strike notice, setting the stage for a work stoppage that could ground flights in the middle of a busy summer long weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump weighs tighter AI controls but warns against falling behind China]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration is considering additional safeguards for artificial intelligence following a recent cybersecurity incident involving multiple OpenAI models undergoing internal security testing.Asked about reports that OpenAI models autonomously breached another AI company's systems during internal testing, Trump said the U.S. must strike a balance between protecting against AI risks and maintaining its technological edge over China."We're looking at AI, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-weighs-tighter-ai-controls-but-warns-against-falling-behind-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-weighs-tighter-ai-controls-but-warns-against-falling-behind-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEE IT: Trump admin unveils sweeping $22.5B Dulles airport overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled plans and renderings Wednesday for a $22.5 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport.The project &mdash; developed with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and United Airlines &mdash; will add or renovate more than 5 million square feet at the airport, located about 25 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Department of Transportation."This transformation is another step]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/see-it-trump-admin-unveils-sweeping-225b-dulles-airport-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/see-it-trump-admin-unveils-sweeping-225b-dulles-airport-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular grocery chain recalls cookies in 9 states and DC after labeling error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidl US is recalling a brand of shortbread cookies after discovering some packages distributed to its stores across nine states and the District of Columbia failed to disclose major food allergens.The voluntary recall covers Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating &amp; Apricot Filling in 11.6-ounce (330-gram) boxes with UPC 4056489125839. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the affected products were packaged with foreign-language labeling that did not include Eng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-grocery-chain-recalls-cookies-in-9-states-and-dc-after-labeling-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-grocery-chain-recalls-cookies-in-9-states-and-dc-after-labeling-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Iran must be hit on all fronts, including covert action for regime change]]></title><description><![CDATA[After yesterday&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps performance trying to attack an American military base in Jordan, on top of all the other attacks they&rsquo;ve made, and all the things they&rsquo;ve refused to say about a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz deal &mdash; these are radical Islamists who hate America, hate Israel, deluded into thinking that they can win the war and run the Middle East, and continue to sponsor terrorism and build nuclear weapons.It&rsquo;s one thing after an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-must-be-hit-on-all-fronts-including-covert-action-for-regime-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-iran-must-be-hit-on-all-fronts-including-covert-action-for-regime-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay to pay nearly $50M after ex-employees allegedly terrorized couple with cockroach, fetal pig packages]]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay Inc. on Tuesday agreed to pay roughly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple after former employees were accused of terrorizing the pair of bloggers &mdash; sending packages containing live cockroaches and spiders, a&nbsp;preserved fetal pig, a funeral wreath, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book about surviving the death of a spouse.According to a 2021 lawsuit, the deliveries were part of a 2019 harassment campaign targeting David and Ina Steiner, who cover the e-commerce industry through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-to-pay-nearly-50m-after-ex-employees-allegedly-terrorized-couple-with-cockroach-fetal-pig-packages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-to-pay-nearly-50m-after-ex-employees-allegedly-terrorized-couple-with-cockroach-fetal-pig-packages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James' 76ers jersey breaks all-time Fanatics sales record for player joining new team across all sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James' big free agent decision has shaken the NBA once more after the all-time leading scorer chose the Philadelphia 76ers as his next team.&nbsp;Fans have quickly jumped on board, with Fanatics saying his newest jersey has broken some records.&nbsp;For the period of the first 48 hours after James made his long-awaited announcement, his new 76ers jersey sold the most ever of a player joining a new team across all sports, according to Fanatics records.&nbsp;CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-76ers-jersey-breaks-all-time-fanatics-sales-record-for-player-joining-new-team-across-all-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lebron-james-76ers-jersey-breaks-all-time-fanatics-sales-record-for-player-joining-new-team-across-all-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa slashes thousands of jobs in efficiency push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visa on Tuesday announced plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, as the payment processor moves forward with a push to operate more efficiently.The job cuts are expected to primarily affect technology and product teams."I have deep conviction that we are doing what is right for Visa, our clients and our partners as we continue to focus on driving efficiency across the company in order to reinvest in our highest potential opportunities," Visa CEO Ryan McInerney wrote in a staff me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/visa-slashes-thousands-of-jobs-in-efficiency-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/visa-slashes-thousands-of-jobs-in-efficiency-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite WestJet wind-down plans, a strike isn't a sure bet, but the clock is ticking]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind-down operations ahead of a potential strike or lockout by its flight attendants. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/despite-westjet-wind-down-plans-a-strike-isnt-a-sure-bet-but-the-clock-is-ticking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/despite-westjet-wind-down-plans-a-strike-isnt-a-sure-bet-but-the-clock-is-ticking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus jet completes 24-hour flight in push for world’s longest commercial route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus completed a test flight lasting more than 24 hours, a key step toward Qantas&rsquo; planned nonstop service linking Australia and Europe.The aircraft &ndash; a specially adapted A350-1000ULR &ndash; flew 14,338 miles from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, in 24 hours and 24 minutes, according to Flightradar24 data.The flight was a major test for Qantas&rsquo; Project Sunrise, launched in 2017 to create the world&rsquo;s longest nonstop commercial routes.FAA SCALES BACK AMERICAN A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-jet-completes-24-hour-flight-in-push-for-worlds-longest-commercial-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-jet-completes-24-hour-flight-in-push-for-worlds-longest-commercial-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed policymakers leave rates unchanged amid elevated uncertainty]]></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.Fed policymakers voted 9-3 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, April and June following three successive 25-basis-point rate cuts in September, October and December to close out last year.The Federal Open Marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-policymakers-leave-rates-unchanged-amid-elevated-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-policymakers-leave-rates-unchanged-amid-elevated-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment as Hawley accuses him of using taxpayer money for cash awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of using taxpayer-funded staff to pursue more than $1 million in personal cash awards during the COVID-19 pandemic, allegations Fauci declined to address as he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment.The exchange came during a contentious hearing Wednesday, where the former White House COVID advisor had been subpoenaed to appear before the Republican-led committee by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.Hawley accused Fauci of directing federal employees to help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-as-hawley-accuses-him-of-using-taxpayer-money-for-cash-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-as-hawley-accuses-him-of-using-taxpayer-money-for-cash-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa plans to end 'Netflix tax,' replace with public Canadian content funding: document]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will "eliminate" the financial contribution requirement for streamers set by the CRTC and replace it with government funding, it said in a court document.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-plans-to-end-netflix-tax-replace-with-public-canadian-content-funding-document/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-plans-to-end-netflix-tax-replace-with-public-canadian-content-funding-document/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel to pay for outgoing CEO’s security, $4.6M severance after failed rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel is set to pay outgoing CEO Julie Masino several million dollars in severance pay after her departure from the company, while also covering security costs for a period of time.The restaurant chain announced on Monday that Masino would step down as CEO on Aug. 10 and will remain with the company in an advisory role until Oct. 9. David Deno will replace her as CEO.The company disclosed in a transition agreement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that Masino will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-to-pay-for-outgoing-ceos-security-46m-severance-after-failed-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-to-pay-for-outgoing-ceos-security-46m-severance-after-failed-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Aeras Aviation’s Demetrios Bradshaw keeps the world’s fleets flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial aviation is running two clocks at once. On one hand, Boeing and Airbus are effectively sold out for the better part of a decade. On the other hand, airlines need to put passengers in seats this summer. The gap between the two &mdash; between the planes the world has ordered and the planes it can actually fly - has become one of the most consequential stories in the global economy. It is also the gap Demetrios Bradshaw built a company to fill.As founder and CEO of Aeras Aviation, Brads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-aeras-aviations-demetrios-bradshaw-keeps-the-worlds-fleets-flying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-aeras-aviations-demetrios-bradshaw-keeps-the-worlds-fleets-flying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper wire theft up by 78% over last year, Bell says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell says it has seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can compromise phone calls made to 911 and critical internet service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/copper-wire-theft-up-by-78-over-last-year-bell-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/copper-wire-theft-up-by-78-over-last-year-bell-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell says it's seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can disrupt phone and internet services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/copper-wire-theft-has-surged-by-78-so-far-this-year-bell-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/copper-wire-theft-has-surged-by-78-so-far-this-year-bell-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. ban on foreign-made humanoid robots targets China over security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-ban-on-foreign-made-humanoid-robots-targets-china-over-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-ban-on-foreign-made-humanoid-robots-targets-china-over-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags roller coaster to break 6 world records with 'terrifying and amazing' ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Great Adventure is aiming to rewrite the roller coaster record books with a towering new attraction designed to send riders rocketing skyward, spinning and launching upside down in a ride unlike anything built before.The New Jersey theme park unveiled plans Tuesday for Bakunawa, a new roller coaster inspired by a legendary sea serpent from Philippine folklore. When it opens in 2027, the ride is expected to break six world records while becoming one of the tallest roller coasters in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/six-flags-roller-coaster-to-break-6-world-records-with-terrifying-and-amazing-ride/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/six-flags-roller-coaster-to-break-6-world-records-with-terrifying-and-amazing-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami’s tallest new tower nears sellout as project sparks massive wealth migration for top executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: By next summer, Miami's skyline will be shaped by a new architectural landmark, bringing a fresh wave of corporate titans and global elites into the heart of South Florida.As Cipriani Residences Miami officially topped off its approximately 950-foot construction project &mdash; the tallest residential tower in the city &mdash; the 85-story tower stands as a physical monument to the Magic City&rsquo;s evolution from a sun-soaked vacation spot into a permanent capital for international]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miamis-tallest-new-tower-nears-sellout-as-project-sparks-massive-wealth-migration-for-top-executives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miamis-tallest-new-tower-nears-sellout-as-project-sparks-massive-wealth-migration-for-top-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI could redefine healthcare by the end of the decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are set to help reshape the healthcare industry in the years ahead, a new report finds.The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the largest group of technical professionals that's dedicated to advancing technology to benefit humanity, released its Technology Megatrends 2030 Report on Wednesday after it was reviewed exclusively by FOX Business.The report looked across five core areas, including AI, energy, health and biotech, space tec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-could-redefine-healthcare-by-the-end-of-the-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-could-redefine-healthcare-by-the-end-of-the-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is open-weight AI, the tech behind Kimi K3 that's turning heads in Silicon Valley?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The freedom and lower price tag of open-weight models is turning the heads of business leaders in the west, where the merits have prompted letters from top tech leaders warning against restrictions on open models, despite the potential for security risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-is-open-weight-ai-the-tech-behind-kimi-k3-thats-turning-heads-in-silicon-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-is-open-weight-ai-the-tech-behind-kimi-k3-thats-turning-heads-in-silicon-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco shoppers may be eligible for large payout after multi-million dollar email settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco shoppers in Washington may be eligible to receive a cash payout after the retailer agreed to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the retailer of sending misleading promotional emails advertising limited-time offers.The lawsuit alleges Costco violated Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), which regulates commercial email marketing. &nbsp;Under CEMA, recipients may recover up to&nbsp;$500 per qualifying email. However, the actual payout from the settlement is currently unkn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-shoppers-may-be-eligible-for-large-payout-after-multi-million-dollar-email-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-shoppers-may-be-eligible-for-large-payout-after-multi-million-dollar-email-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA scales back American Airlines nationwide ground stop after systemwide IT outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an updated advisory Tuesday evening scaling back the nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights after a systemwide IT outage disrupted operations across the carrier's network.The revised FAA advisory limited restrictions to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina, one of the airline's largest hubs, signaling that the nationwide order has been lifted and allowing most American Airlines flights to resume.American Air]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-scales-back-american-airlines-nationwide-ground-stop-after-systemwide-it-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-scales-back-american-airlines-nationwide-ground-stop-after-systemwide-it-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC blocks new foreign-made power inverters and advanced robots over national security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, generally making new models ineligible for FCC equipment authorization after U.S. national security agencies determined the products pose unacceptable risks to America's critical infrastructure and supply chains.The move comes as federal officials focus on securing the electric grid while electricity demand and reliance on inverter-based resources contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-blocks-new-foreign-made-power-inverters-and-advanced-robots-over-national-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-blocks-new-foreign-made-power-inverters-and-advanced-robots-over-national-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines flight diverted after mystery odor reportedly sickens crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[An American Airlines flight from Rome to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin on Saturday after a reported odor onboard prompted a medical evaluation for multiple people.&nbsp;Flight 719, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) around noon local time but diverted to Dublin Airport roughly three hours into the flight, according to FlightAware.&nbsp;An American Airlines spokesperson told FOX Business the reported odor was traced to an oven onboard the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-flight-diverted-after-mystery-odor-reportedly-sickens-crew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-flight-diverted-after-mystery-odor-reportedly-sickens-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg predicts more jobs and entrepreneurship if superintelligence is widely distributed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a new op-ed published on Tuesday that the rise of artificial intelligence should be used to empower all people rather than being centralized and controlled by a few institutions.Zuckerberg wrote in The Wall Street Journal that people will be able to use superintelligence beyond human capacities in the next few years to create and discover new things, as well as drive economic growth and create opportunities. He noted that contrasts with some of the rhetoric from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-predicts-more-jobs-and-entrepreneurship-if-superintelligence-is-widely-distributed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-predicts-more-jobs-and-entrepreneurship-if-superintelligence-is-widely-distributed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Amodei defends open-weight stance following critique from Palantir’s Karp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pushed back on claims that his AI startup supports a ban on open-weight models to support its competitive position in a letter after Anthropic was notably absent from a letter signed by many leading AI firms.Leading companies in the AI space, including Nvidia, Palantir and others, participated in the letter and announced a partnership in the Open Secure AI Alliance, which looks to develop and share more open technologies to improve security in the AI era as risks can s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-amodei-defends-open-weight-stance-following-critique-from-palantirs-karp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-amodei-defends-open-weight-stance-following-critique-from-palantirs-karp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple and buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment provider Klarna are joining forces to offer customers the option to lease a new Apple device in the U.S.The tech giant announced the program, called Apple Upgrade, on Tuesday, and said that customers will be able to lease eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices.Apple Upgrade offers 12- and 24-month leasing options for iPhone and Apple Watch, and 24- and 36-month leasing options for Mac and iPad. Leasing prices start as low as $17.99 per mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-to-lease-iphones-other-products-to-users-through-klarna-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-to-lease-iphones-other-products-to-users-through-klarna-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump defends tariffs ahead of looming midterms, says they have made the US ‘a fortune’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump defended his administration&rsquo;s tariffs on Tuesday ahead of November&rsquo;s midterm elections, telling "Fox &amp; Friends" in an interview that they are bringing "a fortune" into the United States.&nbsp;Trump made the remark as his administration is set to impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners beginning Friday as a temporary global tariff expires.&nbsp;"Are you worried that the tariffs that you put forward over the last couple of days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-defends-tariffs-ahead-of-looming-midterms-says-they-have-made-the-us-a-fortune/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-defends-tariffs-ahead-of-looming-midterms-says-they-have-made-the-us-a-fortune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Video to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada in English and French beginning next season, as part of a new 12-year sub-licensing agreement with Rogers Communications Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prime-video-to-exclusively-broadcast-wednesday-night-national-nhl-regular-season-games-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prime-video-to-exclusively-broadcast-wednesday-night-national-nhl-regular-season-games-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he doesn't care about CUSMA as Dominic LeBlanc returns to D.C. for trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington this week where he's continuing his search for a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the U.S. administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-doesnt-care-about-cusma-as-dominic-leblanc-returns-to-dc-for-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-doesnt-care-about-cusma-as-dominic-leblanc-returns-to-dc-for-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe bridge means smoother transport, but not lower consumer prices: truckers]]></title><description><![CDATA[High diesel fuel prices following a tough couple of years for the industry mean the cost savings may not trickle down to consumers any time soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-bridge-means-smoother-transport-but-not-lower-consumer-prices-truckers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordie-howe-bridge-means-smoother-transport-but-not-lower-consumer-prices-truckers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD report predicts 'meaningful' GDP boost from West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new oil pipeline to the West Coast would lift Canada and Alberta's gross domestic product, but perhaps not to the degree the provincial and federal governments are forecasting, says a new report from TD Economics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI didn't realize its agent was responsible for hack for a week: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI didn&rsquo;t catch an autonomous breach of another artificial intelligence (AI) company by one of its advanced AI models for a week and not until after the FBI had been contacted by the hacked company, according to a report.On Tuesday, OpenAI announced the breach of AI company Hugging Face that happened during one of OpenAI&rsquo;s internal reviews of several of its models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, calling it an "unprecedented cyber incident.""The primary lesson from this incident is that m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-realize-its-agent-was-responsible-for-hack-for-a-week-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-realize-its-agent-was-responsible-for-hack-for-a-week-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget gasoline: This overlooked fuel could raise the price of nearly everything you buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fuel most Americans never think about could become the Iran conflict's biggest economic consequence. While gasoline prices grab headlines, diesel quietly powers the trucks, farms, freight trains and heavy equipment that keep the U.S. economy moving.From the groceries on supermarket shelves to the Amazon package on your doorstep and the materials used to build new homes, diesel is embedded in nearly every step of the supply chain. As prices rise, businesses face higher transportation costs th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/forget-gasoline-this-overlooked-fuel-could-raise-the-price-of-nearly-everything-you-buy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/forget-gasoline-this-overlooked-fuel-could-raise-the-price-of-nearly-everything-you-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Getting filtered out': Young Americans struggle to land jobs in the new hiring landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is reshaping the hiring process, but for many recent graduates, it is also creating new frustrations. As employers increasingly rely on automated screening tools to sort through thousands of applications, job seekers say they worry qualified candidates are being filtered out before a hiring manager ever sees their resume.Marist graduate Samantha Kehler joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how AI has changed her search for work and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/getting-filtered-out-young-americans-struggle-to-land-jobs-in-the-new-hiring-landscape/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/getting-filtered-out-young-americans-struggle-to-land-jobs-in-the-new-hiring-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo’s driverless cars involved in 68% fewer crashes than human drivers, U.S. study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo driverless cars were involved in 68 per cent fewer crashes than human drivers over a three-year period across four U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymos-driverless-cars-involved-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-human-drivers-us-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymos-driverless-cars-involved-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-human-drivers-us-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mushroom farmers concerned about U.S. tariffs, market shares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Canadian mushroom farmers are raising concerns over how the latest American tariffs on the product could impact their sales on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mushroom-farmers-concerned-about-us-tariffs-market-shares/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mushroom-farmers-concerned-about-us-tariffs-market-shares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial booze rules may be easing, but other trade barriers still remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Roasting Company recalls cold brew sold in New York and New Jersey over botulism risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New York-based coffee company is recalling some of its cold brew drinks sold in New York and New Jersey because of a risk of botulism, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The Brooklyn Roasting Company issued the recall this month for 2.5 gallon bags of pasteurized cold brew concentrate after finding that room temperature storage could lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.The affected products were distributed between April 1 and June 20, and they include b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/brooklyn-roasting-company-recalls-cold-brew-sold-in-new-york-and-new-jersey-over-botulism-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/brooklyn-roasting-company-recalls-cold-brew-sold-in-new-york-and-new-jersey-over-botulism-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI innovation is outpacing governance, leaving companies exposed, EqualAI warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence (AI) race is intensifying as developers push for increasingly capable AI tools and companies race to deploy AI tools to take advantage of its efficiency gains and reap financial benefits &ndash; but a new report warns companies lack sufficient governance for AI tools.This week saw a high-profile incident involving AI, in which an internal test of AI models by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI resulted in the models exploiting a software flaw, escaping containment and hacking into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-innovation-is-outpacing-governance-leaving-companies-exposed-equalai-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-innovation-is-outpacing-governance-leaving-companies-exposed-equalai-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros Discovery merger until 2027 as lawsuit to block it goes through court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount agreed to delay its pending Warner Bros. Discovery merger until next year in order for the lawsuit brought by several state attorneys general to play out in court, according to a Friday filing.The merger was put on hold earlier this week after a judge granted a temporary restraining order that initially put a 14-day pause on the multibillion-dollar deal with the lawsuit led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta pending."Today&rsquo;s agreement is a significant win because the result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-agrees-to-delay-warner-bros-discovery-merger-until-2027-as-lawsuit-to-block-it-goes-through-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paramount-agrees-to-delay-warner-bros-discovery-merger-until-2027-as-lawsuit-to-block-it-goes-through-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia, Microsoft urge US to avoid broad restrictions on open AI models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta and more than 20 other technology companies are urging U.S. policymakers not to broadly restrict open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models, saying the technology is critical to maintaining America's leadership in the global AI race.In a joint letter released Friday, the companies argued that open AI models accelerate innovation, strengthen cybersecurity and help ensure the U.S. remains competitive as countries race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems."Our AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-microsoft-urge-us-to-avoid-broad-restrictions-on-open-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-microsoft-urge-us-to-avoid-broad-restrictions-on-open-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One type of Social Security adjustment could cut the 75-year shortfall in half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Security's looming insolvency in under a decade could be delayed by a change to how the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is calculated, with a new analysis finding that it could cut the entitlement program's 75-year fiscal shortfall in half.The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) proposed a COLA cap that would limit the dollar amount of the annual increase in Social Security benefits received by those with higher benefit amounts. That proposal was similar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/one-type-of-social-security-adjustment-could-cut-the-75-year-shortfall-in-half/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/one-type-of-social-security-adjustment-could-cut-the-75-year-shortfall-in-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech billionaire ordered to pay $645M to ex-wife in South Korea's &lsquo;divorce of the century&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Korean court ordered billionaire SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former wife more than $640 million in a divorce settlement that could force him to sell assets, borrow money or pledge shares as collateral.The Seoul High Court ruled Friday that Chey must pay Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (about $645 million), marking the largest divorce asset award in South Korean history. It's been dubbed the so-called "divorce of the century."The payout is substantially lower than the 1.38 tri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-billionaire-ordered-to-pay-645m-to-ex-wife-in-south-koreas-lsquodivorce-of-the-centuryrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-billionaire-ordered-to-pay-645m-to-ex-wife-in-south-koreas-lsquodivorce-of-the-centuryrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnificent 7 stocks shed hundreds of billions amid AI spending fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares in the Magnificent 7 tech stocks have slumped this week amid investors' concerns about massive spending by hyperscalers on artificial intelligence infrastructure amid uncertainty about the global economy due to the resumption of hostilities in the Iran war.The so-called Magnificent Seven tech stocks experienced their biggest one-day drop in over a year on Thursday, with Bloomberg reporting that an index of the group fell 4.8% and erased about $787 billion in market value &ndash; the steep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/magnificent-7-stocks-shed-hundreds-of-billions-amid-ai-spending-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/magnificent-7-stocks-shed-hundreds-of-billions-amid-ai-spending-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI co-founder warns AI models are becoming harder to control after its model hacked another firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman said at an event that AI models are becoming so advanced and multi-faceted that engineers are struggling to monitor and control them.Brockman, while speaking at a private OpenAI media roundtable in New York City this week, addressed a recent incident where one of the company's AI models broke out of what was supposed to be a secure sandbox and hacked into Hugging Face, an online platform for AI learning.The model believed Hugging Face had solutions t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-co-founder-warns-ai-models-are-becoming-harder-to-control-after-its-model-hacked-another-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-co-founder-warns-ai-models-are-becoming-harder-to-control-after-its-model-hacked-another-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans save more than $700M on prescription medications through TrumpRx, White House says]]></title><description><![CDATA[New White House data obtained by FOX Business shows that Americans have saved more than $700 million on prescription medications using TrumpRx.gov and most-favored-nation pricing.More than 800 brand-name and generic medications from the 17 largest pharmaceutical companies can be found on the website with transparent pricing.Praluent, a powerful cholesterol medication, will be added to TrumpRx.gov on Friday. The drug helps reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack for patients.US SHOULDERS DISPR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-save-more-than-700m-on-prescription-medications-through-trumprx-white-house-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-save-more-than-700m-on-prescription-medications-through-trumprx-white-house-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers make long-term decision on stadium name amid $1.3 billion worth of enhancements, team investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mainstay in the Carolinas will keep its sense of familiarity while also getting a modern-day makeover.The NFL's Carolina Panthers have reached a long-term agreement with Bank of America to extend one of the NFL's longest stadium naming rights deals.Along with fan-focused enhancements and an increase in private investments, the long-term plan is worth more than $1.3 billion.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe agreement will keep the stadium known as "The Bank" for the fore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panthers-make-long-term-decision-on-stadium-name-amid-13-billion-worth-of-enhancements-team-investments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panthers-make-long-term-decision-on-stadium-name-amid-13-billion-worth-of-enhancements-team-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime settlement: How eligible customers can claim their refund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Amazon Prime customers have days remaining to file claims for refunds of up to $51 under the company&rsquo;s $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.Claims must be submitted by July 27, 2026, through the official settlement website. The deadline applies to eligible consumers who have not already received an automatic payment.Amazon agreed in September 2025 to place $1.5 billion into a consumer refund fund and pay a separate $1 billion civil penalty. The company did not adm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-prime-settlement-how-eligible-customers-can-claim-their-refund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-prime-settlement-how-eligible-customers-can-claim-their-refund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy says USA Today writer belongs in 'insane asylum' over Caitlin Clark-Emmett Till comparison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy called for the firing of a USA Today columnist who compared WNBA star Caitlin Clark to the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, arguing the writer belongs in an "insane asylum" for the piece.Speaking on "Varney &amp; Co.," the Barstool Sports founder ripped into columnist Nancy Armour, declaring her comparison between Indiana Fever star Clark and the murder of Black teen Emmett Till the "craziest thing" he&rsquo;s seen in more than two decades of sports media."We've got to put her in a str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-says-usa-today-writer-belongs-in-insane-asylum-over-caitlin-clark-emmett-till-comparison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-portnoy-says-usa-today-writer-belongs-in-insane-asylum-over-caitlin-clark-emmett-till-comparison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albertsons warns of softer grocery demand as consumers pull back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albertsons lowered its fiscal 2026 sales and earnings outlook Thursday after weaker grocery demand and a more cautious consumer weighed on its first-quarter performance.The grocery chain now expects identical sales to decline between 0.5% and 1.5% for the full fiscal year, compared with its previous forecast of flat sales to 1% growth.Albertsons also cut its adjusted earnings forecast to between $1.75 and $1.85 per share, down from its prior range of $2.22 to $2.32. Adjusted EBITDA is now expect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertsons-warns-of-softer-grocery-demand-as-consumers-pull-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertsons-warns-of-softer-grocery-demand-as-consumers-pull-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Quebec has not &mdash; yet &mdash; signed Canada's direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine Canadian provinces will soon allow wineries, distilleries, and breweries to sell their alcohol directly to consumers outside their home provinces, but Quebec has not yet signed the agreement. So why is Quebec staying on the sidelines?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-quebec-has-not-mdash-yet-mdash-signed-canadas-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-quebec-has-not-mdash-yet-mdash-signed-canadas-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sales-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the economic benefit of a bridge? Gordie Howe by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster &mdash; saving time and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whats-the-economic-benefit-of-a-bridge-gordie-howe-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/whats-the-economic-benefit-of-a-bridge-gordie-howe-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions in trade, 850,000 hours saved and a $6.4B price tag: Gordie Howe bridge by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster &mdash; saving time and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billions-in-trade-850000-hours-saved-and-a-64b-price-tag-gordie-howe-bridge-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billions-in-trade-850000-hours-saved-and-a-64b-price-tag-gordie-howe-bridge-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration unveils new tariffs on 60 trading partners as temporary duties expire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is set to impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners beginning Friday as a temporary global tariff expires.The move comes after the Supreme Court in February struck down President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs of 10% to 50% that were imposed last year. In response, Trump implemented a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 that expires at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday.The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-unveils-new-tariffs-on-60-trading-partners-as-temporary-duties-expire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-unveils-new-tariffs-on-60-trading-partners-as-temporary-duties-expire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart recalls over 16,000 dressers that violate federal safety law due to potentially deadly hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal safety regulators have recalled more than 16,800 fabric dressers sold through Walmart.com after determining the units fail to meet mandatory federal stability standards designed to prevent tip-over accidents involving children.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday that about 16,809 EnHomee 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers are being recalled because they are unstable if not anchored to a wall, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards that could result in serious injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-over-16000-dressers-that-violate-federal-safety-law-due-to-potentially-deadly-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-over-16000-dressers-that-violate-federal-safety-law-due-to-potentially-deadly-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-allowing-passengers-to-change-or-cancel-certain-flights-due-to-threat-of-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-allowing-passengers-to-change-or-cancel-certain-flights-due-to-threat-of-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1.5 million dozen egg cartons recalled over possible salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1.5 million dozen shell eggs sold in six states have been voluntarily recalled over potential&nbsp;salmonella contamination, federal regulators announced Wednesday.&nbsp;The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said&nbsp;Midwest Poultry Services initiated the voluntary recall, affecting&nbsp;1,589,577 dozen cartons of white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs.&nbsp;Officials said the recalled products were sold under several brands, including&nbsp;Kroger, Brookshire's, Country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-15-million-dozen-egg-cartons-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-15-million-dozen-egg-cartons-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose again this week and reached the highest level in nearly a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the average interest rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.58% this week, up from 6.55% last week.This week's reading is the highest in about 11 months. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was last at 6.58% Aug. 21, 2025. At this time a year ago, the rate was 6.74%.HOUSING AFFORDABILITY TO IMPROVE AS H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: GOP needs a swag-worthy message on draining swamp, slashing middle-class taxes for growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no question that the Congressional Democrats and their socialist/communist DSA allies want to block every single item that President Trump is trying to get through Congress. It&rsquo;s Trump derangement syndrome. They&rsquo;re opposed to military spending for peace through strength, and opposed to supplemental spending on the Iran war.They&rsquo;re completely blind to the fact that their Joe Biden-Barack Obama big government socialism has sprung millions of fraudulent and corrupt a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-gop-needs-a-swag-worthy-message-on-draining-swamp-slashing-middle-class-taxes-for-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-gop-needs-a-swag-worthy-message-on-draining-swamp-slashing-middle-class-taxes-for-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of War taps Oracle for software deal worth nearly $7B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of War announced Thursday that it awarded Oracle a software contract worth nearly $7 billion aimed at cutting costs and modernizing technology across the military.The agreement carries a base value of $3.31 billion over its first five years and could reach $6.99 billion if the government exercises an additional five-year option, according to Oracle.The department said the contract is projected to save taxpayers at least $441 million by consolidating fragmented Oracle software purc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/department-of-war-taps-oracle-for-software-deal-worth-nearly-7b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/department-of-war-taps-oracle-for-software-deal-worth-nearly-7b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How America reached a political tipping point for socialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[How could this happen? How could so many socialist and openly Marxist candidates be winning elections?The answer is a perfect storm of man-made and natural disasters. The storm began with the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;For three years, supply lines were halted, our movements restricted, even our ability to worship together was controlled.As former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel once said, "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste."DAVID ASMAN ON COVID-19 TIPPING OFF RISE IN SOCIALISM: 'PER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-america-reached-a-political-tipping-point-for-socialism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-america-reached-a-political-tipping-point-for-socialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House monitoring incident after OpenAI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House is monitoring an incident disclosed by OpenAI in which one of the company's AI models went rogue during testing and hacked the system of an AI infrastructure startup.The ChatGPT maker said Tuesday one of its AI agents escaped containment during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of Hugging Face, which operates a platform for developers to collaborate on code for AI models.The incident demonstrated the expanding capabilities of AI models to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/white-house-monitoring-incident-after-openai-models-escaped-containment-and-hacked-hugging-face-systems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/white-house-monitoring-incident-after-openai-models-escaped-containment-and-hacked-hugging-face-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM CEO addresses Wall Street tech panic after delayed enterprise software deals surge back]]></title><description><![CDATA[IBM CEO Arvind Krishna set the record straight over fears of a long-term tech slowdown, revealing that one-third of the major enterprise deals delayed during a rocky second quarter have since returned to the company.Speaking on "The Claman Countdown," Krishna explained that a major semiconductor price increase forced enterprise clients to briefly divert spending toward physical servers.While that spending shift hurt IBM&rsquo;s upfront software sales, Krishna said artificial intelligence remains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ibm-ceo-addresses-wall-street-tech-panic-after-delayed-enterprise-software-deals-surge-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ibm-ceo-addresses-wall-street-tech-panic-after-delayed-enterprise-software-deals-surge-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil tops $100 US per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag stocks lower]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first time oil has risen above that benchmark of $100 since late May. Stocks sank under the pressure of rising oil prices, while companies with big fuel bills fell on worries about higher expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tops-100-us-per-barrel-as-tesla-and-alphabet-drag-stocks-lower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tops-100-us-per-barrel-as-tesla-and-alphabet-drag-stocks-lower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU fines Alphabet $1B US for Google Play, search infractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google was fined a total of 890 million euros ($1.01 billion US, or $1.43 billion Cdn) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in &zwnj;the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-fines-alphabet-1b-us-for-google-play-search-infractions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-fines-alphabet-1b-us-for-google-play-search-infractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[These three charts break down which sectors are in the crosshairs, which provinces will be the hardest hit and how the tariffs will be felt on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-3-charts-show-where-trumps-new-tariffs-could-have-the-biggest-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-3-charts-show-where-trumps-new-tariffs-could-have-the-biggest-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI model went rogue, hacked another company's system during testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered &zwnj;a hack that compromised the infrastructure of the AI startup Hugging Face last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-model-went-rogue-hacked-another-companys-system-during-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-model-went-rogue-hacked-another-companys-system-during-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken thighs are how much? Here's what's driving the latest grocery sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices for fresh or frozen chicken thighs jumped 8.2 per cent from May to June &mdash; far above the monthly increases for the usual offenders like beef and coffee, according to inflation numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passenger recounts being partly sucked out airplane window: 'I am lucky']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ryanair passenger who was partly pulled out of a Boeing 737 when a window was smashed during a flight earlier this month recounted his horrifying experience, saying he is lucky to be alive.Ljubisa Karovi&#263;, 61,&nbsp;was on a Ryanair flight operated by Malta Air from Thessaloniki, Greece, en route to Memmingen, Germany, on July 10 when debris believed to have come from the aircraft&rsquo;s damaged engine struck and shattered a window shortly after departure.The plane lost cabin pressure a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-passenger-recounts-being-partly-sucked-out-airplane-window-i-am-lucky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-passenger-recounts-being-partly-sucked-out-airplane-window-i-am-lucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says AI model hacked another company's systems during internal test]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI announced Tuesday that one of its advanced artificial intelligence models autonomously hacked into another AI company's infrastructure during internal testing in what it described as an "unprecedented cyber incident."The company said AI startup Hugging Face detected and contained the breach last week after an AI agent compromised part of its infrastructure. The companies said they believe it may be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI model breaking into another company's systems on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-says-ai-model-hacked-another-companys-systems-during-internal-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-says-ai-model-hacked-another-companys-systems-during-internal-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over second-row seat injury hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs because an issue with the second-row easy-entry seats could increase the risk of injury, according to federal regulators.A total of 387,911 vehicles are affected, including certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice.The NHTSA said the vehicles may have a defect that could cause a second-row seat to tip or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is mov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-388000-vehicles-over-second-row-seat-injury-hazard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-388000-vehicles-over-second-row-seat-injury-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits.The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants.In a separate move, Cracker Barrel also completed a sale-leaseback deal involving 26 company-owned locations, generating roughly $77 million in net proceed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-sells-maple-street-biscuit-company-closes-16-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-sells-maple-street-biscuit-company-closes-16-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump unveils phased tariffs on generic drugs to boost US production]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that imported generic drugs will remain tariff-free for the next two years before facing steep new import duties, saying the move is designed to encourage pharmaceutical companies to manufacture more medicines in the U.S.In a Truth Social post, Trump said all generic drugs imported into the U.S. will continue to face a 0% tariff beginning Aug. 1, 2026, for a two-year transition period. After that, the tariff will rise to 100% for one year before increasin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-unveils-phased-tariffs-on-generic-drugs-to-boost-us-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-unveils-phased-tariffs-on-generic-drugs-to-boost-us-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergy medication recalled over possible drug mix-up that could trigger 'life-threatening' reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators on Monday announced the recall of a popular allergy medication over concerns it may have been cross-contaminated with another drug, potentially causing "life-threatening" reactions.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said certain lots of Cetirizine hydrochloride Tablets, commonly sold over the counter as generic versions of Zyrtec, are affected by the voluntary recall.The recall was initiated Saturday by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, a division of J.B. Chemicals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allergy-medication-recalled-over-possible-drug-mix-up-that-could-trigger-life-threatening-reactions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allergy-medication-recalled-over-possible-drug-mix-up-that-could-trigger-life-threatening-reactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Cabinet joins TikTok after DOJ clears platform for federal use: 'Majority-owned by American investors']]></title><description><![CDATA[Most members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet are expected to launch official TikTok accounts Tuesday, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.The coordinated rollout, first reported by Axios, follows a July 16 opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel concluding that federal employees may use TikTok because the app is now operated by a U.S.-approved owner that falls outside the federal ban.The DOJ opinion concluded that the version of TikTok operated by the TikTok U.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-cabinet-joins-tiktok-after-doj-clears-platform-for-federal-use-majority-owned-by-american-investors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-cabinet-joins-tiktok-after-doj-clears-platform-for-federal-use-majority-owned-by-american-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 2,000 flights canceled as severe storms hammer East Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 7,000 flights were disrupted Tuesday as severe thunderstorms swept across the East Coast, snarling air travel at some of the nation's busiest airports.More than 2,000 flights within, into or out of the United States were canceled, while over 5,000 others were delayed, according to FlightAware.The storms prompted flood warnings and tornado watches across parts of the Northeast on Tuesday. Weather and emergency officials indicated at least two tornadoes were spotted &mdash; one in northea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-2000-flights-canceled-as-severe-storms-hammer-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-2000-flights-canceled-as-severe-storms-hammer-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration, worry and hope: Canadian businesses brace for the latest round of U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some businesses plan to hold steady in the face of a new tariff threat, others are dreading what they say could be a death knell. And with specific industries likely to be hit hard, business leaders are hoping the new threats could spur momentum on a trade deal with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frustration-worry-and-hope-canadian-businesses-brace-for-the-latest-round-of-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frustration-worry-and-hope-canadian-businesses-brace-for-the-latest-round-of-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMAX CEO describes 'frenzy' after Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' shatters records]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond described the success of Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s action epic "The Odyssey" as a "frenzy" while discussing his record-breaking blockbuster weekend debut on "The Claman Countdown.""The Odyssey," directed by the renowned Christopher Nolan, stunned box offices over the weekend after its Friday debut, raking in more than $124 million in ticket sales."They always say, &lsquo;Does the movie have legs? We'll find out.&rsquo; We've already found out the movie has legs," Gelfond sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/imax-ceo-describes-frenzy-after-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-shatters-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/imax-ceo-describes-frenzy-after-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-shatters-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: For Republicans, where’s the big bang tax and spending pro-growth budget package?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no doubt that the Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, DSA, socialist Democrats want to stop every budget item on the GOP list. And it&rsquo;s a pretty fair chance that their goal is a government shutdown at the end of September, which they believe will damage the economy and reelect democratic majorities in the midterms.They&rsquo;re going to be wrong about that just like they are so wrong on every other policy question. And therefore, it&rsquo;s understandable that Republicans in Cong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-for-republicans-wheres-the-big-bang-tax-and-spending-pro-growth-budget-package/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-for-republicans-wheres-the-big-bang-tax-and-spending-pro-growth-budget-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over claims in weight-loss drug ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly on Tuesday, accusing its rival of misleading consumers by claiming Lilly&rsquo;s drugs work better than Novo&rsquo;s competing treatments.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, argues that Lilly&rsquo;s ads for Zepbound and Mounjaro compared the highest doses of its drugs with lower doses of Novo&rsquo;s Wegovy and Ozempic. Novo said the ads rely on "outdated" trial data, according to Reuters."The ads are maliciously and deceptively false because Lilly kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisk-sues-eli-lilly-over-claims-in-weight-loss-drug-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisk-sues-eli-lilly-over-claims-in-weight-loss-drug-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys' parent company vows change to practice that blocked competing stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Canada's major grocers has announced a new approach to competition around the land where its stores are located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-parent-company-vows-change-to-practice-that-blocked-competing-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-parent-company-vows-change-to-practice-that-blocked-competing-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anduril, Archer Aviation unveil hybrid-electric VTOL for defense and commercial use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anduril and Archer Aviation on Monday announced the joint development of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform that can serve both commercial and defense applications.The defense variant of the VTOL aircraft, dubbed Thunder, was unveiled by Anduril at the Farnborough Airshow in England.The companies said that the dual-use platform represents a step change in the vertical lift space, leveraging commercial electric propulsion for VTOL aircraft as well as offering the speed, range, payloa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anduril-archer-aviation-unveil-hybrid-electric-vtol-for-defense-and-commercial-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anduril-archer-aviation-unveil-hybrid-electric-vtol-for-defense-and-commercial-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple raises prices on some streaming services as licensing costs climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is raising prices on Apple Music subscriptions as well as certain Apple One plans as the company faces higher licensing costs.The tech giant last week hiked prices for Apple Music plans across subscription tiers. Individual plans will rise by $1 a month to $11.99, while student plans will increase by the same amount to $6.99 a month.Prices for the Apple Music family plan are also rising by $3 per month to a new monthly rate of $19.99.The company also hiked prices for some tiers of Apple On]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-raises-prices-on-some-streaming-services-as-licensing-costs-climb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-raises-prices-on-some-streaming-services-as-licensing-costs-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent says Treasury tracked down ayatollah's 'money man,' plans to expose linked properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has successfully tracked down the ayatollah's "money man," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed to FOX Business on Tuesday, detailing plans to publicly expose more than $100 million in properties linked to Iran's supreme leader around the world."We have found the money man for the ayatollah. We are tracking the ayatollah's properties around the world," Bessent told "Mornings With Maria.""We hope to soon be able to print his $100 million-plus properties and show the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-treasury-tracked-down-ayatollahs-money-man-plans-to-expose-linked-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-treasury-tracked-down-ayatollahs-money-man-plans-to-expose-linked-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says he wouldn’t buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview on Monday that he wouldn't buy stocks or long-term Treasury bonds at their current prices as he thinks investors aren't accounting fully for risks that could cause turmoil in equity and debt markets.Dimon said in an interview with CNBC that he thinks geopolitical and fiscal risks are "probably bigger than other people think" amid the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as looming tensions between the U.S. and China.He also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-he-wouldnt-buy-stocks-or-treasurys-at-current-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-he-wouldnt-buy-stocks-or-treasurys-at-current-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loan default rates surge, 1 in 5 borrowers now in default]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student loan defaults are up to a record high, with 9.5 million borrowers in default, meaning they are more than 270 days behind on loan payments, according to data from the Office of Federal Student Aid.&nbsp;The near-10 million borrowers in default represent a record-high and nearly double the number in default at the nadir of a pandemic-prompted moratorium on student loan payments enacted by former President Joe Biden.&nbsp;In March 2025, months after a default-halting payment pause that Bide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/student-loan-default-rates-surge-1-in-5-borrowers-now-in-default/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/student-loan-default-rates-surge-1-in-5-borrowers-now-in-default/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Nvidia vie for the position as the world's biggest company: Which is the better buy now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia has held the position as the world's biggest company since about a year ago, when it became the first to reach $4 trillion in market value. It soared past former leaders Apple and Microsoft. But in recent days, Apple, which hasn't climbed as much as its peers during the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, has been making a comeback.And on July 17, Apple even slipped ahead of Nvidia to become &ndash; at least for part of the trading session &ndash; the world's biggest company. By the end of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-and-nvidia-vie-for-the-position-as-the-worlds-biggest-company-which-is-the-better-buy-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-and-nvidia-vie-for-the-position-as-the-worlds-biggest-company-which-is-the-better-buy-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.Following Executive Order 14249, "Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse," the Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service implemented a verification process that reviewed more than 885 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-intercepts-nearly-99m-in-federal-payments-to-deceased-individuals-under-trump-fraud-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-intercepts-nearly-99m-in-federal-payments-to-deceased-individuals-under-trump-fraud-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA national gas price tops $4 amid renewed US strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AAA national average price for regular gas is back above $4 again amid the U.S. war with the Islamic Republic of Iran.As of July 21, the AAA national average for regular fuel is $4.019, up from yesterday's average of $4.003, the week-ago average of $3.859 and the month-ago average of $3.938. The year-ago average was much lower at just $3.141.In a statement provided to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said, "As the U.S. military degrades the terrorist Iranian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aaa-national-gas-price-tops-4-amid-renewed-us-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aaa-national-gas-price-tops-4-amid-renewed-us-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami's cost of living now tops New York City's despite Florida's tax advantages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial math behind fleeing high-tax states for a Florida paradise is hitting a major roadblock.While the absence of a state income tax in the Sunshine State remains a powerful draw for transplants, a combination of rising property taxes, soaring property insurance premiums and everyday inflation has pushed Miami's total cost of living above New York City's for the first time.A recent Bloomberg analysis found that data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicate that the combined co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miamis-cost-of-living-now-tops-new-york-citys-despite-floridas-tax-advantages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miamis-cost-of-living-now-tops-new-york-citys-despite-floridas-tax-advantages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturers say GOP tax law protected jobs, preserved wages and economic growth across every state]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group representing America's manufacturers on Tuesday released a report marking one year since the enactment of the 2025 tax law that includes examples of the legislation's impact on the manufacturing sector in all 50 states.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump last July, and the legislation contained a number of provisions aimed at boosting the manufacturing industry &ndash; such as 100% expensing of newly b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/manufacturers-say-gop-tax-law-protected-jobs-preserved-wages-and-economic-growth-across-every-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/manufacturers-say-gop-tax-law-protected-jobs-preserved-wages-and-economic-growth-across-every-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair CEO says foreign object may have caused Greece window incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday that an initial finding from an investigation into a broken window incident earlier this month suggested "foreign object damage" and that the problem was not caused by the aircraft's age or servicing conditions."Initial indication would suggest it looks like a foreign object damage to the engine on takeoff at Thessaloniki, but we don't have, we can't say that definitively," O'Leary told analysts after Ryanair's results for the April-June quarter.O'Leary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-ceo-says-foreign-object-may-have-caused-greece-window-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-ceo-says-foreign-object-may-have-caused-greece-window-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King unveils 'Whopper Guarantee' with free burger if order misses the mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King is making a major push to improve customer satisfaction, announcing Monday that it will remake any unsatisfactory Whopper for free and offer guests a complimentary Whopper on their next visit.&nbsp;The fast-food chain said the "Whopper Guarantee" initiative will launch alongside a new team of employees called "Your Way Champions," who will be specifically dedicated to addressing customer needs rather than solely overseeing restaurant operations.&nbsp;"Burger King is introducing two n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-unveils-whopper-guarantee-with-free-burger-if-order-misses-the-mark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-unveils-whopper-guarantee-with-free-burger-if-order-misses-the-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Boeing aircraft development hampered by backlog of existing orders, says CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the global aerospace company has begun early work on a possible new airplane design but is not yet ready to move forward.Ortberg, who became president and CEO in August 2024, said Boeing is spending "time and money" evaluating its options and preparing to introduce a new design when the company is ready, according to The Wall Street Journal."We don&rsquo;t have a firm configuration right now," Ortberg said ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow near London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-boeing-aircraft-development-hampered-by-backlog-of-existing-orders-says-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-boeing-aircraft-development-hampered-by-backlog-of-existing-orders-says-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: President Trump has crossed his own Rubicon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me quote from Truth Social, a very important quote from the president: "Every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay for that killing many times over." The president adds that "This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Daniel Cain and every leader in the military." That was from President Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social platform today. Let me just say, I fully support him and I fully support those sentiments.And to some e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-president-trump-has-crossed-his-own-rubicon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-president-trump-has-crossed-his-own-rubicon/</guid></item><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></channel></rss>