<?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>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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[Trump to hit more than 60 countries, including Canada, with new tariffs over 'forced labour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including Canada, over allegations the countries are allowing goods produced by forced labour into their supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's new cash requirements from streamers risk price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's higher tax on streamers risks price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa calls for review of CRTC decision on streamers' Cancon contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will direct the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its recent decision tripling streamers' financial contributions to domestic content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says latest Trump tariffs 'not a surprise' after U.S. promises new 10% levy on Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says he isn't surprised by the Trump administration's plan to slap import levies on goods allegedly made with forced labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellers plays with toys, food as retailer's relaunch reaches Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new discount storefront is set to open near Toronto's Yorkdale Mall on June 18th, and another at Windsor's Tecumseh Mall in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney addresses technical recession, says economy going through 'settling-in' period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is "fundamentally" transforming the economy as it responds to the U.S. trade war, and that the country's dip into a technical recession is partly a symptom of this "settling-in" period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada tells U.S., Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues proclamation to lower some steel, aluminum and copper tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proclamation signed late Monday by U.S. President Donald Trump will amend his &zwnj;Sec. 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports, lowering them from 25 per cent to 15 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's cloud market is 'broken,' report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report calls the market for cloud computing in Canada "broken" and warns that without requiring compatibility betweenshared processing providers, domestic alternatives to U.S. tech giants risk Canadians buying into "maplewashed dependencies."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese-made electric vehicles start arriving in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,910 Chinese-made electric passenger vehicles arrived in Canada during the month of May under the reduced tariff deal announced earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic confidentially files for initial public offering in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S.-based artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said Monday it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), teeing up what could become a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post workers vote in favour of deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post workers have voted in favour of a new contract, ending years of tensions and back and forth negotiations between the union and the Crown corporation, including nation-wide strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia unveils new superchip to bring AI functions into personal computers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia has unveiled a powerful chip that would bring advanced artificial intelligence functions into laptops and desktop computers, with new personal computer models from brands including Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a recent B.C. court decision could mean for remote work]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more workers across the country find themselves forced back into the office full time, experts say a recent court decision in British Columbia could have broader implications for remote work &mdash; and shows why employers need to implement return-to-office mandates with care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta considering 3 oil pipeline routes through northern B.C., documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has considered three different pipeline routes through northern British Columbia for a new major oil export pipeline, according to documents obtained by CBC News which provide a first glimpse into where the project could be located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilt cars are cheaper than other used vehicles. But it's buyer beware]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the price of used vehicles up around 48 per cent since late 2019, a vehicle that's been rebuilt after a write-off may carry a tempting price tag. But auto industry experts say they carry risks that may affect safety and insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Trump take tomato? Here's what's behind the latest grocery price sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato prices were up 21 per cent in April compared to a year earlier, the highest year-over-year price increase for any grocery item measured in the consumer price index, beating coffee and beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post records Q1 loss of $205 million amid major restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss comes amid an ongoing labour dispute with workers that the Crown corporation attributed in part to the downturn in its parcel business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis is launching 11 new North American models. Could they be built in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global automaker Stellantis' recently revealed plans to launch 11 new vehicle models in North America "produces opportunities" for those models to be built in Ontario, the head of the company's Canadian division says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada slipped into a technical recession on an annualized basis as economic growth stalled in 1st quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy &zwnj;contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis by a slim margin, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of annualized decline, which some would call a technical recession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human trafficking risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada says financial system is in good shape, but vulnerabilities have increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[High stock market valuations, higher corporate debt and higher amounts of money borrowed by hedge funds to buy sovereign debt are some vulnerabilities, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said. The increasingly volatile geopolitical system also creates a risk that more than one economic shock could happen at once.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upset Uber customers charged for monthly memberships they say they never signed up for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber customers in Canada and the U.S. told CBC News they were signed up for an Uber One membership without their knowledge, and only caught the problem when they noticed an odd Uber charge &mdash; or string of recurring charges &mdash; on their credit card. Uber, however, says it doesn't enrol people in its monthly membership program without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark LNG deal between Canada and Germany to be announced: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark agreement to export liquified natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is expected to be announced later this week by the federal government, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a ceremony at the White House on Friday.The 56-year-old Warsh previously served at the Fed as a member of its Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, and became the youngest-ever Fed governor having been nominated at the age of 35. Trump nominated Warsh to the role in January, and he was confirmed by the Senate last week on a 54-45 vote.Warsh steps into the top role at the nation's central]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-as-federal-reserve-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-as-federal-reserve-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon tells NYC’s Mamdani to ‘grow and build’ or watch more jobs flee]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon put New York City&rsquo;s new progressive mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on notice, telling the self-described ideologue that city governance is about lower crime and economic survival, not empty "morality" slogans.Following a high-stakes face-to-face meeting, the Wall Street titan openly criticized far-left tax talking points like "fair share" and warned that treating wealth creators as political punching bags is actively destroying the city&rsquo;s talent po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-tells-nycs-mamdani-to-grow-and-build-or-watch-more-jobs-flee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-tells-nycs-mamdani-to-grow-and-build-or-watch-more-jobs-flee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers face growing 'automation anxiety' as tech layoffs surge, AI adoption accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the AI revolution continues to rapidly expand throughout the corporate world, many employees are facing "automation anxiety" that their job may be replaced by technology.&nbsp;Speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit Vancouver, Kyle Hanslovan said, "I think many will be pressured in the next five years, where their job can be automated."Just this week, Meta began laying off another 8,000 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, while TurboTax maker Intuit said it was cutting 17% of its global s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-as-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-as-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco patio swings recalled after seat detachments lead to injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Costco-exclusive patio swing is being recalled after multiple reports that the seat detached while consumers were using it, causing injuries and posing what federal safety officials called a risk of "serious injury or death."World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 14.The recall involves Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings with model number 1934256 that were so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-seat-detachments-lead-to-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-seat-detachments-lead-to-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi routes after safety and software concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is temporarily halting freeway operations for its robotaxi service in several U.S. markets as the company works to address performance issues in construction zones, FOX Business has learned.The Alphabet-owned company confirmed Thursday that it was pausing freeway operations while updating its software."Safety is Waymo&rsquo;s top priority, both for our riders and everyone we share the road with," a Waymo spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business. "We have temporarily paused freeway&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-pauses-freeway-robotaxi-routes-after-safety-and-software-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-pauses-freeway-robotaxi-routes-after-safety-and-software-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls more than 54,000 Elantra hybrids over potential fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the hybrid power system that could overheat and spark a fire, federal regulators said.The recall covers certain 2024&ndash;2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models. About 54,337 vehicles are being recalled, though Hyundai estimates only 1% may actually contain the defect, according to notices this past week from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).At the center of the recal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-54000-elantra-hybrids-over-potential-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-54000-elantra-hybrids-over-potential-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intuit has laid off17 per cent of its full-time workforce &mdash; or about 3,000 roles worldwide &mdash; as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in Philadelphia passed a ballot measure on Tuesday that will create the country's first city-run savings program for workers whose jobs don't offer retirement benefits.The measure will create a new program called PhillySaves that allows private sector workers whose employers don't sponsor retirement plans like a 401(k) to automatically enroll in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) set up by the city.Participation in PhillySaves is voluntary and allows workers to opt out of enrolling in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/philadelphia-voters-approve-first-city-run-retirement-savings-program-for-workers-without-401k-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/philadelphia-voters-approve-first-city-run-retirement-savings-program-for-workers-without-401k-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jell-O gets MAHA makeover with new dye-free, lower-sugar product line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz is bringing a cleaner-label makeover to one of America&rsquo;s most iconic desserts.The company announced Tuesday that it is launching Jell-O Simply, a new line of gelatin products made without artificial sweeteners or FD&amp;C artificial colors, as consumers increasingly seek foods with simpler, more recognizable ingredients.&nbsp;The updated recipe also uses real fruit juice and contains 25% less sugar than traditional Jell-O products, according to Kraft Heinz."For more than 125 ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jell-o-gets-maha-makeover-with-new-dye-free-lower-sugar-product-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jell-o-gets-maha-makeover-with-new-dye-free-lower-sugar-product-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump makes major investment in trendy revolving sushi chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has invested millions of dollars into the popular revolving sushi chain Kura Sushi USA.The purchase was among a series of investments Trump made in early 2026, according to a report detailing his financial transactions. The document, signed by Trump on May 8, was released last Thursday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.The investment, valued between $1 million and $5 million, was made on Feb. 2.Based in Irvine, California, Kura Sushi operates 88 restaurant locations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-makes-major-investment-in-trendy-revolving-sushi-chain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-makes-major-investment-in-trendy-revolving-sushi-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthsimple wants to expand its banking to kids and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple is expanding its offerings for Canadian families, including accounts for children and teenagers, in a push to offer wider services to both consumers and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos fears spark urgent recall of 120K+ squeeze toys sold at Walmart, Ollie’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120,000 Orb Funkee squeeze toys have been recalled after it was discovered that the sand filling inside the toys may contain fibrous tremolite, a form of asbestos.&nbsp;Imported by the Canadian company The Orb Factory Limited, the toys were sold nationwide at major retailers, including Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.If the sand inside the toy is inhaled, it can cause adverse and potentially serious health issue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asbestos-fears-spark-urgent-recall-of-120k-squeeze-toys-sold-at-walmart-ollies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/asbestos-fears-spark-urgent-recall-of-120k-squeeze-toys-sold-at-walmart-ollies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% from last week's reading of 6.36%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.86% a year ago."As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands," said S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-inflation-fears-iran-war-weigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-inflation-fears-iran-war-weigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis unveils $70B turnaround strategy with 60 new models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis on Thursday announced a $70 billion turnaround strategy that aims to refocus the automaker on core brands, partnerships and more efficient use of factory capacity.The investment is over five years and includes the production of 60 new models by 2030, including a mix of internal combustion engine, hybrid and fully electric vehicles.The pivot marks a shift under the leadership of new CEO Antonio Filosa to more external partnerships for Stellantis &ndash; the parent company of brands suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-unveils-70b-turnaround-strategy-with-60-new-models/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-unveils-70b-turnaround-strategy-with-60-new-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three major hospital systems accuse CVS of secretly siphoning hundreds of millions in drug savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.The lawsuits &ndash; filed by Mount Sinai in New York, University of Michigan Health and Sparrow Hospital, and the University of Kansas Hospital Authority &ndash; claim CVS manipulated reimbursements tied to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and kept the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-major-hospital-systems-accuse-cvs-of-secretly-siphoning-hundreds-of-millions-in-drug-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-major-hospital-systems-accuse-cvs-of-secretly-siphoning-hundreds-of-millions-in-drug-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergey Brin spends $500K to fight tax targeting companies with high-paid executives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google co-founder Sergey Brin is continuing his foray into California politics with a newly reported donation to a group fighting against a proposed tax in San Francisco that would hit companies with high-paid executives in the tech hub.A political contribution filing submitted on Wednesday revealed that Brin donated $500,000 to a group that's opposing San Francisco Measure D, which will appear on voters' ballots on June 2.Advocates for the measure have argued it would crack down on wealth inequ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sergey-brin-spends-500k-to-fight-tax-targeting-companies-with-high-paid-executives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sergey-brin-spends-500k-to-fight-tax-targeting-companies-with-high-paid-executives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro&rsquo;s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.In an 8-1 ruling, the justices sided with Havana Docks Corporation, a U.S. company that operated docks in Havana before the Cuban government took the property in 1959.The decision revives more than $440 million in judgments against Carnival, Norwegi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-giants-could-owe-440m-after-supreme-court-rules-they-used-property-seized-in-cuba-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-giants-could-owe-440m-after-supreme-court-rules-they-used-property-seized-in-cuba-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin CEO unveils AI-powered warfare tech built to stop drone swarms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top U.S. defense contractor pulled back the curtain on next-generation AI-powered systems designed to hunt down and destroy swarms of enemy drones as the U.S. rapidly expands its next-generation warfighting capabilities."We are inserting technology of all types into our systems," Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet told FOX Business on Thursday, detailing the company's AI-powered counter-drone system, Sanctum.Taiclet said the system uses artificial intelligence to detect incoming drones, determine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lockheed-martin-ceo-unveils-ai-powered-warfare-tech-built-to-stop-drone-swarms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lockheed-martin-ceo-unveils-ai-powered-warfare-tech-built-to-stop-drone-swarms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart warns shoppers could face higher prices as fuel costs surge, tax refunds dry up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-working Americans could soon face another blow at the checkout counter.Retail giant Walmart issued a warning Thursday after its Q1 earnings report, signaling that rising fuel costs could soon hit consumers at the checkout counter as seasonal tax-refund boosts dry up and inflation outpaces wages for the first time in years."I think higher tax returns muted some of the pressure related to higher fuel prices and as we&rsquo;re in a period of time right now where those tax refunds are largely n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-warns-shoppers-could-face-higher-prices-as-fuel-costs-surge-tax-refunds-dry-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-warns-shoppers-could-face-higher-prices-as-fuel-costs-surge-tax-refunds-dry-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker&rsquo;s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit bankruptcy case officially closes more than 13 years after historic filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit&rsquo;s historic bankruptcy case &mdash; the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history &mdash; has officially closed more than 13 years after the city first sought Chapter 9 protection amid a financial collapse that reshaped the city&rsquo;s finances, pensions and long-term fiscal strategy.U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Tucker granted the city&rsquo;s motion for a final decree this week, formally ending the case after determining administration of the bankruptcy had been completed.The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-bankruptcy-case-officially-closes-more-than-13-years-after-historic-filing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/detroit-bankruptcy-case-officially-closes-more-than-13-years-after-historic-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP lawmaker unveils bill to codify a strategic bitcoin reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, is unveiling the American Reserve Modernization Act to establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve in an attempt to diversify America&rsquo;s reserves balance sheet.This bill, which is receiving bipartisan support, would establish the reserve within the Treasury Department with a separate digital asset stockpile for federally held digital assets different from bitcoin. Begich told FOX Business that bitcoin draws similarities to gold in the crypto asset class]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-lawmaker-unveils-bill-to-codify-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-lawmaker-unveils-bill-to-codify-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns China has ‘all the chips they need’ despite US bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a stark warning to Washington policymakers, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed that U.S. technology export bans may be triggering unintended consequences, declaring that China already has "all the chips they need" while state-backed rival Huawei is actively "flourishing in our absence.""Critics would say that selling advanced chips to China helps China close the gap and perhaps beat the U.S. in AI," FOX Business host Maria Bartiromo told Huang, "and yet the other angle is the fact that if we bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-china-has-all-the-chips-they-need-despite-us-bans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-china-has-all-the-chips-they-need-despite-us-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leftist Seattle mayor admits Starbucks criticism 'caused more harm than good']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is walking back earlier comments urging consumers to boycott Starbucks, as tensions grow over Seattle&rsquo;s relationship with major employers and the coffee giant expands its footprint outside Washington state.Wilson, a democratic socialist elected last year on a progressive, labor-backed platform, told The New York Times this week that comments she made during a Starbucks worker strike last fall were not productive."Those comments were not productive in the sense th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leftist-seattle-mayor-admits-starbucks-criticism-caused-more-harm-than-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leftist-seattle-mayor-admits-starbucks-criticism-caused-more-harm-than-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trader Joe’s expands with 25 new stores across 14 states in massive growth push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trader Joe&rsquo;s is expanding its footprint with 25 new locations across 14 states, adding to its previously announced growth pipeline, the company said.The popular California-based grocery chain announced Wednesday that nine additional stores are now in development, bringing the total slate of upcoming openings to more than two dozen.All locations have been identified, though opening dates remain to be determined."We are proud to be joining the neighborhood, and to continue our commitment to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trader-joes-expands-with-25-new-stores-across-14-states-in-massive-growth-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trader-joes-expands-with-25-new-stores-across-14-states-in-massive-growth-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Costco patio swings recalled after injuries linked to dangerous fall hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of patio swings sold at Costco are being recalled because the seats can suddenly detach while in use, creating what officials describe as a "risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard."World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings following eight incidents in which the swing seat separated from the frame, resulting in at least eight injuries, according to a May 14 notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)."The fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-injuries-linked-to-dangerous-fall-hazard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-injuries-linked-to-dangerous-fall-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX plans IPO with shares to be sold as soon as June]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and build AI data centres in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos denies role in Melania Trump documentary, says ‘people are very curious’ about first lady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday defended his company&rsquo;s decision to back a Melania Trump documentary, saying he had no involvement in the deal and rejecting claims it was intended to curry favor with President Donald Trump.Speaking with CNBC&rsquo;s Andrew Ross Sorkin, the tech billionaire dismissed reports suggesting he personally pushed Amazon to acquire the film."The &lsquo;Melania&rsquo; thing is a falsehood that will not die," Bezos said. "I see it reported all the time that som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-denies-role-in-melania-trump-documentary-says-people-are-very-curious-about-first-lady/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jeff-bezos-denies-role-in-melania-trump-documentary-says-people-are-very-curious-about-first-lady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bezos says Mamdani’s tax on luxury NYC homes is ‘fine’ despite backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s push to tax luxury second homes is drawing reactions from some of the country&rsquo;s wealthiest business leaders, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos saying Wednesday that the New York City mayor&rsquo;s pied-&agrave;-terre tax proposal is "fine" while rejecting broader "tax-the-rich" arguments.Speaking during CNBC&rsquo;s "Squawk Box," Bezos weighed in on Mamdani&rsquo;s proposal to raise taxes on second homes worth more than $5 million &mdash; a plan back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bezos-says-mamdanis-tax-on-luxury-nyc-homes-is-fine-despite-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bezos-says-mamdanis-tax-on-luxury-nyc-homes-is-fine-despite-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt signs preliminary deal to sell majority stake to Gillon Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt International halts plans to dissolve Cuba business amid sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it stopped the dissolution plan after consultations with its advisers, stakeholders and relevant governmental authorities, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's timeline for West Coast pipeline 'best-case scenario': CIBC analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts are encouraged by a "sense of urgency" surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture project. There is also opposition to the project from B.C.'s government and some Indigenous groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists expected the rate to rise for the month, and it comes after the inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent the month before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California jury in Elon Musk lawsuit unanimously sides with OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world's richest person for having &zwnj;allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury set to deliberate in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of "stealing" a "charity" and is calling for his ouster from the company's leadership. A parade of wealthy Silicon Valley figures have taken the witness stand over the past several weeks, while protesters outside the courthouse took aim at both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Island Rail Road strike halts service for 300,000 commuters ahead of Memorial Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Long Island Rail Road workers are officially on strike as of midnight Saturday, effectively shutting down the nation&rsquo;s busiest commuter railroad in its first strike in more than three decades and threatening major economic disruption across the New York region ahead of Memorial Day travel.The strike halted service for roughly 300,000 daily riders after last-minute contract negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a coalition of five rail unions failed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/long-island-rail-road-strike-halts-service-for-300000-commuters-ahead-of-memorial-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/long-island-rail-road-strike-halts-service-for-300000-commuters-ahead-of-memorial-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA is notorious for strict copyright rules. Here’s how Toronto businesses are navigating them]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackstone seasoning blend recalled over possible salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blackstone seasoning blend has been recalled due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, announced it was voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning products following the discovery that California Dairies, Inc. recalled dry milk powder due to potential salmonella contamination.&nbsp;The affected milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackstone-seasoning-blend-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackstone-seasoning-blend-recalled-over-possible-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z shoppers helping revive America’s malls with push for in-person experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z shoppers are helping fuel a new chapter for America&rsquo;s malls as younger consumers increasingly favor in-person shopping experiences over simply filling online carts. Their spending habits are becoming a major focus for retailers and mall operators looking to adapt to changing consumer behavior.FOX Business&rsquo; Madison Alworth joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on how malls are redesigning spaces and adding new experiences aimed at younger shopp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-shoppers-helping-revive-americas-malls-with-push-for-in-person-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gen-z-shoppers-helping-revive-americas-malls-with-push-for-in-person-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon accused of keeping hundreds of millions in tariff costs to curry favor with Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices in order to appease the Trump administration.Consumers allege in a proposed lawsuit filed in Seattle that the tech giant collected hundreds of millions of dollars in unlawful tariff costs by raising prices on imported goods before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump lacked authority under the International Emer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-accused-of-keeping-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-costs-to-curry-favor-with-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-accused-of-keeping-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-costs-to-curry-favor-with-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's tried to meet with billionaire CEO after 'Tax the Rich' video backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday he has attempted to meet with billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after the hedge fund executive blasted the mayor&rsquo;s viral "Tax the Rich" video targeting him.Mamdani said a member of his team reached out to Griffin but had not received a response."We reached out to set up a meeting," Mamdani said Friday. "We're still waiting to hear.""That continues to be an open invitation, and it&rsquo;s part of invitations that I&rsquo;ve made to a number o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-says-hes-tried-to-meet-with-billionaire-ceo-after-tax-the-rich-video-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-says-hes-tried-to-meet-with-billionaire-ceo-after-tax-the-rich-video-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your freezer: Organic ice cream recalled in 17 states over possible metal fragments]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organic ice cream brand has recalled select flavors over the potential presence of metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Straus Family Creamery, based in Northern California, voluntarily recalled a limited number of production runs of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream on Wednesday after the company discovered the potential presence of foreign metal material, according to an FDA report published Friday.The recall impacts select pint and quart containers of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-freezer-organic-ice-cream-recalled-in-17-states-over-possible-metal-fragments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/check-your-freezer-organic-ice-cream-recalled-in-17-states-over-possible-metal-fragments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda posts first-ever annual loss in nearly 70 years as electric vehicle bet backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda Motor posted its first-ever annual loss this week since it was first listed on the stock market in 1957.The Japanese car company&rsquo;s bet on electric vehicle sales left it with $9 billion&nbsp;in restructuring costs due to low demand and President Donald Trump&rsquo;s "Made in America" policies."EV demand has declined considerably, due to the rollback of environmental regulations in the U.S. and other factors," Honda said in a statement.CEO Toshihiro Mibe said on Thursday that the compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-posts-first-ever-annual-loss-in-nearly-70-years-as-electric-vehicle-bet-backfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-posts-first-ever-annual-loss-in-nearly-70-years-as-electric-vehicle-bet-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola shutting down California facility after more than a century]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large Coca-Cola bottling plant in Southern California will shut down permanently this summer, ending a longstanding relationship between the company and the city.&nbsp;Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling made the announcement in a May 8 WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice &ndash; a legally required 60-day "heads-up" that employers must give to workers before a major layoff or office closure."We regularly assess our locations, products, and services to ensure we can continue drivin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-cola-shutting-down-california-facility-after-more-than-a-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coca-cola-shutting-down-california-facility-after-more-than-a-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vindicated as OPEC faces collapse following UAE departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of gasoline is set to drop as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) appears poised to collapse, experts predict. OPEC has long kept crude oil prices higher than they would otherwise be. If this pans out, it will be a major victory for the Trump administration, which is resetting global energy markets.The news of a probable end of the oil cartel also vindicates President Donald Trump, who has previously said OPEC is "ripping off the rest of the world." For a long time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-vindicated-as-opec-faces-collapse-following-uae-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-vindicated-as-opec-faces-collapse-following-uae-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks to cut 300 US jobs, close some regional support offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee giant Starbucks is slashing about 300 U.S. support roles and closing some regional support offices."We are taking further action under the Back to Starbucks strategy, building on our strong business&#8239;momentum&#8239;and working to return the company to durable, profitable growth," a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business."Leaders have taken a hard look at&#8239;their&#8239;respective&nbsp;functions&nbsp;to further sharpen focus, prioritize&#8239;work, reduce comple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-to-cut-300-us-jobs-close-some-regional-support-offices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/starbucks-to-cut-300-us-jobs-close-some-regional-support-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zwilling Kettles recalled by Health Canada due to potential burn risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kettle's handle can loosen or break off entirely during use, resulting in hot water spills and burns. Health Canada says affected consumers should stop using the kettles immediately and register for a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much damage have Canada's booze bans done to the U.S. wine industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Canadian liquor stores pulled American products from shelves, it delivered a bruising to the U.S. wine industry. Data shows just how much of a headache the booze ban has been as the two countries begin free trade talks later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces China will buy 200 Boeing jets after Xi talks: 'A lot of jobs']]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to order 200 Boeing jets during their high-level meeting in Beijing.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump described his talks with the Chinese leader as "very good" and said the aircraft commitment exceeded Boeing&rsquo;s expectations."One thing [Xi] agreed to today: he's going to order 200 jets. That's a big thing. Boeing &mdash; 200 big ones. That's a lot of jobs. It's a lot. Boeing wanted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-china-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-xi-talks-a-lot-of-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-announces-china-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-xi-talks-a-lot-of-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s former economic advisor Stephen Miran steps down from Fed board, supports Kevin Warsh as new chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran officially submitted his resignation Thursday, which will take effect upon or shortly before his successor, Chairman-designate Kevin Warsh, is sworn in.The former chair of President Donald J. Trump's Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), who began his term in September 2025, Miran resigned from his role as CEA chair in February, following through on a commitment to the Senate to fill the Federal Reserve seat vacated by Governor Adriana Kugler, whose term ende]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-former-economic-advisor-stephen-miran-steps-down-from-fed-board-supports-kevin-warsh-as-new-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-former-economic-advisor-stephen-miran-steps-down-from-fed-board-supports-kevin-warsh-as-new-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Xi’s saber-rattling is no match for America’s Trumpian economic boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, President Xi Jinping did a little saber-rattling over the Republic of China on Taiwan with President Trump. More or less, he seemed to be saying if America doesn&rsquo;t handle Taiwan properly, the two countries will clash &mdash; and put the relationship in great jeopardy.No one really knows what that means, forever and ever we&rsquo;ve had a policy of strategic ambiguity, which amounts to an American defense of Taiwan&rsquo;s autonomy and independence. I don&rsquo;t think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-xis-saber-rattling-is-no-match-for-americas-trumpian-economic-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-xis-saber-rattling-is-no-match-for-americas-trumpian-economic-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 125,000 children’s tower stools recalled nationwide due to possible deadly defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 125,000 children&rsquo;s tower stools sold on Amazon are being recalled because they can tip over or collapse, creating a "risk of serious injury and death."The recall covers Cosyland-branded children&rsquo;s tower stools, models CS0003 and CS0092-4. The stools, sold in natural bamboo and gray finishes, stand about 35 inches tall and were sold on Amazon.com from April 2021 through November 2025 for about $70, according to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-125000-childrens-tower-stools-recalled-nationwide-due-to-possible-deadly-defect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-125000-childrens-tower-stools-recalled-nationwide-due-to-possible-deadly-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April home sales down amid frosty start to spring real estate market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales were down four per cent last month compared to April 2025, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. The national average sale price of a home sold in April was $695,412, up 2.2 per cent from last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans rethink Social Security timing as longer lifespans and insolvency fears raise the stakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are rethinking when to retire and claim Social Security as longer lifespans collide with uncertainty over the program&rsquo;s future.Social Security could reach insolvency by late 2032 or early 2033, potentially triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act. At the same time, Americans are living longer, stretching retirement from roughly 15 years to closer to three decades in some cases, according to Realtor.com.More than 68 million Americans rely on Social Security benef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-rethink-social-security-timing-as-longer-lifespans-and-insolvency-fears-raise-the-stakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-rethink-social-security-timing-as-longer-lifespans-and-insolvency-fears-raise-the-stakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Cameras to Intelligence: How AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if your security system didn&rsquo;t just record problems, but prevented them?A delivery arrives and blocks an emergency exit. Instead of going unnoticed until it becomes a compliance issue, an AI-enabled camera flags the problem immediately, alerting staff before it escalates. When an unfamiliar vehicle pulls into the parking lot, AI cameras trained to recognize license plates, make, model and color of authorized vehicles can tag anything that doesn't belong.These aren&rsquo;t potential sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-cameras-to-intelligence-how-ai-is-reshaping-enterprise-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-cameras-to-intelligence-how-ai-is-reshaping-enterprise-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda indefinitely suspends $15B EV plant in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project, first announced in 2024, was paused last year with plans to review where the EV market was in two years. The indefinite pause comes as Honda posted its first ever full-year loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do you need to retire? A state-by-state breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans of all ages are facing affordability concerns, with retirees on fixed incomes in particular feeling the strain &ndash; though where they choose to live in their golden years has a big impact on their ability to live comfortably.A study by MoneyLion analyzed the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably across states after accounting for the national average expenses for retired households, as well as whether the retiree would have Social Security income and when the retiree began sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-do-you-need-to-retire-a-state-by-state-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-much-do-you-need-to-retire-a-state-by-state-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Million-dollar island home up for grabs for free — but there’s a 180-day catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A million-dollar Nantucket home is being offered for free, but the new owner must be prepared to move it off the property within 180 days.The 1,736-square-foot colonial at 140 Surfside Road on Nantucket, an upscale island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is available through the island&rsquo;s Demolition Delay Bylaw program.&nbsp;The initiative encourages homeowners to relocate older houses rather than send them to the landfill, according to Realtor.com.The three-bedroom, two-bath home sits on just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/million-dollar-island-home-up-for-grabs-for-free-but-theres-a-180-day-catch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/million-dollar-island-home-up-for-grabs-for-free-but-theres-a-180-day-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart cutting or relocating about 1,000 corporate jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is cutting or relocating jobs as the world's largest retailer undertakes an effort to simplify its operating structure.The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday reported that Walmart is laying off or relocating roughly 1,000 corporate workers, according to people familiar with the situation."We've made changes to simplify how the work is organized, make ownership clearer, and better align roles to the work and skills we need going forward," Walmart head of global technology Suresh Kumar and hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-cutting-or-relocating-about-1000-corporate-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-cutting-or-relocating-about-1000-corporate-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over "maple washing" &mdash; the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to implement the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wants sovereign AI data centres. What does that actually mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here &mdash; a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant noodle recall issued nationwide over possible peanut contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential peanut contamination has prompted a nationwide recall of certain instant noodle packages, federal regulators announced Tuesday.Los Angeles-based Fly By Jing voluntarily initiated the recall for select lots of its Creamy Sesame Noodles, a protein-packed vegan noodle product, according to the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA)."People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instant-noodle-recall-issued-nationwide-over-possible-peanut-contamination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instant-noodle-recall-issued-nationwide-over-possible-peanut-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body led by the U.S. that would include China as a member]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top OpenAI executive said Wednesday the company would support a U.S.-led global AI body that includes China as competition between the two countries intensifies.Chris Lehane, OpenAI&rsquo;s vice president of global affairs, told reporters the U.S. could leverage its advancements in AI to help establish a global framework aimed at building safer, more resilient systems, according to Bloomberg."AI, in some level, transcends a lot of the prevailing or traditional trade type of issues," Lehane sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-backs-creation-of-global-ai-governance-body-led-by-the-us-that-would-include-china-as-a-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-backs-creation-of-global-ai-governance-body-led-by-the-us-that-would-include-china-as-a-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as AI push accelerates after earnings beat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), following a stronger-than-expected earnings report on Wednesday.The layoffs, representing less than 5% of the company&rsquo;s global workforce, sent shares up roughly 20% in after-hours trading.The San Jose-based tech giant said the move reflects its strategy to position itself for the AI era by redirecting investment toward areas with the strongest demand and highest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cisco-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-ai-push-accelerates-after-earnings-beat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cisco-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-ai-push-accelerates-after-earnings-beat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida bans sloth imports after dozens of animals die at planned Orlando attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida wildlife officials signed an executive order on Wednesday to temporarily ban the importation of sloths following dozens of animal deaths at an Orlando facility.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) executive director Col. Roger Young said the planned attraction, Sloth World, has relinquished all of its permits after a fatal intestinal infection swept through its animals.Young confirmed the outbreak is isolated to Sloth World and said inspections of other Class III wildl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-bans-sloth-imports-after-dozens-of-animals-die-at-planned-orlando-attraction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-bans-sloth-imports-after-dozens-of-animals-die-at-planned-orlando-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Ironically, Trump at Beijing plans the final blows to finish off the scourge of Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[April was a bad month for inflation. No doubt about it. Both the consumer price index and the producer price index ran hotter than expected. There&rsquo;s a lot of hand-wringing among the legacy press and the Democratic party. Yet financial markets, which are smarter than the lefty press and the Democrats, hardly reacted to it at all. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new record highs. The Dow Jones was basically flat. Bond rates are still in their year-long range. World oil prices actually fel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-ironically-trump-at-beijing-plans-the-final-blows-to-finish-off-the-scourge-of-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-ironically-trump-at-beijing-plans-the-final-blows-to-finish-off-the-scourge-of-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBO estimates Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2T over 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's plan for a "Golden Dome" national missile defense system could cost more than $1 trillion to develop and operate over the next two decades, according to an estimate by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).The CBO on Tuesday published a report that estimated that developing, deploying and operating a Golden Dome missile defense in line with what President Donald Trump outlined in his executive order would cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years.&nbsp;Accordi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cbo-estimates-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-could-cost-12t-over-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cbo-estimates-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defense-system-could-cost-12t-over-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo recalls massive autonomous fleet after incident flags major safety issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is recalling its massive fleet of autonomous vehicles over a defect that may pose significant safety risk, according to federal regulators.&nbsp;The action follows an incident in which a driverless vehicle failed to come to a complete stop after encountering flooded road conditions on a high-speed roadway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a May 6 report."Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-massive-autonomous-fleet-after-incident-flags-major-safety-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-recalls-massive-autonomous-fleet-after-incident-flags-major-safety-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Trump's Justice Department over 'illegal DEI']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses.""This Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump&rsquo;s vow to root out illegal DEI from every corner of corporate America," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement Tuesday. "American corporations are on notice: you will face our aggressive enforcement if you use race or national o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paypal-agrees-to-30-million-settlement-with-trumps-justice-department-over-illegal-dei/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paypal-agrees-to-30-million-settlement-with-trumps-justice-department-over-illegal-dei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keyera closes $5.3B Plains acquisition despite challenge by federal competition regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keyera Corp. has closed its deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains All American Pipeline LP despite a challenge launched by the federal competition regulator. The company says it completed the acquisition Tuesday for $5.3 billion including closing adjustments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin's Canadian comeback to start in Toronto and Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin'? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin' coming back to Canada, following deal with Foodtastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin&rsquo;? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebay rejects $56 billion US bid by GameStop, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive']]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has argued that by combining GameStop and eBay, he could cut costs and find synergies to create a much bigger enterprise. But analysts and investors had wondered whether the offer by GameStop, which is much smaller than the company its trying to buy, stood a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation continued to rise in April as Iran war impacted energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation surged in April as consumer prices rose amid the impact of the Iran war on the energy market and broader economy.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday said that the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) &ndash; a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost &ndash; rose 0.6% from a month ago and is 3.8% higher than last year. That's the highest level since May 2023.The 0.6% monthly increase was in line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-continued-to-rise-in-april-as-iran-war-impacted-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-continued-to-rise-in-april-as-iran-war-impacted-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook will travel to China with US delegation: White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is slated to visit China this week, and according to a White House official, business figures including Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than a dozen others will travel to China with the U.S. delegation.Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon are some of the other figures listed.TESLA RECALLS MORE THAN 218K VEHICLES OVER REARVIEW IMAGE ISSUE THAT POSES CRASH RISKOthers on the list provided by the White House official in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-and-apples-tim-cook-will-travel-to-china-with-us-delegation-white-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-and-apples-tim-cook-will-travel-to-china-with-us-delegation-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s 30-minute delivery push raises stakes in race for speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is rolling out 30-minute delivery across dozens of U.S. cities, marking its fastest shipping option yet as the retail giant continues to accelerate its push into ultra-fast fulfillment.The new service, called Amazon Now, will deliver thousands of items &mdash; including groceries, household essentials and electronics &mdash; to customers&rsquo; doors in about 30 minutes.The company said Amazon Now is widely available in Atlanta, Dallas&ndash;Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, with ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-30-minute-delivery-push-raises-stakes-in-race-for-speed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-30-minute-delivery-push-raises-stakes-in-race-for-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump readies for Beijing summit with Xi as AI chip sales, farm goods top agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that comes as the relationship between the world's two largest economies is disrupted by ongoing trade disputes and emerging technology.Trump's meeting with Xi in Beijing on May 14&ndash;15 comes amid the Iran war affecting global energy markets, while the trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to simmer amid tariff disputes, the artificial intelligence (AI) race and potential ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-readies-for-beijing-summit-with-xi-as-ai-chip-sales-farm-goods-top-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-readies-for-beijing-summit-with-xi-as-ai-chip-sales-farm-goods-top-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It has been devastating,' U.S. spirits group says about Canadian alcohol boycotts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between some provinces not selling American alcohol &mdash; part of the response to the trade war started by the U.S. &mdash; and consumers choosing not to buy it, the actions have been "devastating," says the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Trump's plan to drop gas tax may leave U.S. drivers feeling empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is finally acknowledging the financial pain that Americans are feeling with the soaring cost of gas, but his plan to pause the federal fuel tax may not have the kind of impact either he or drivers hope for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney cruise canceled after boarding leaves passengers waiting hours and questioning response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line&rsquo;s Disney Adventure say their four-night Singapore sailing was canceled after boarding due to technical issues, leaving families waiting hours for answers before being sent to hotels late at night.Guests had already embarked on the May 7 voyage when the ship&rsquo;s captain reportedly told them there were technical issues and that they would "set sail soon," according to a passenger who documented the situation on Reddit.By around 2 p.m. local time the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-cruise-canceled-after-boarding-leaves-passengers-waiting-hours-and-questioning-response/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disney-cruise-canceled-after-boarding-leaves-passengers-waiting-hours-and-questioning-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-White House AI czar says US, China could find AI common ground despite fierce rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former White House AI czar David Sacks predicted potential outcomes of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the two leaders prepare to discuss artificial intelligence.Sacks assessed the state of the intensifying AI arms race on "The Claman Countdown" Monday as China and the U.S. emerge as fierce competitors on the global stage."I do think that there are things that may be in our common interest, and it's worthwhile to explore having those conversations," he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-says-us-china-could-find-ai-common-ground-despite-fierce-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-white-house-ai-czar-says-us-china-could-find-ai-common-ground-despite-fierce-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Now is the time for a Persian overthrow of the Iranian regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump rejected the ludicrous Iranian conditions for an end to the war as totally unacceptable. Here&rsquo;s what he said earlier today: "After reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn&rsquo;t even finish reading it." He added: "I&rsquo;m not going to waste my time reading it." It&rsquo;s basically the same nonsense they were throwing at him a month ago. A permanent end to the war. Lift the blockade. Give them control over the Strait of Hormuz. Give them money.&nbsp;No discuss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-now-is-the-time-for-a-persian-overthrow-of-the-iranian-regime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-now-is-the-time-for-a-persian-overthrow-of-the-iranian-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan unveiled for 'sovereign AI data centre' cluster in Kamloops, Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver and Kamloops will be home to a new data centre cluster under a planned partnership announced by the federal government and Telus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Hormuz disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war's impact on supply as oil output was slashed due to the ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on an earnings call Monday that the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply during the crisis, though efforts to reroute shipments to avoid using the Strait of Hormuz and releases from countries' st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saudi-aramco-ceo-warns-oil-markets-may-not-recover-until-2027-due-to-hormuz-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saudi-aramco-ceo-warns-oil-markets-may-not-recover-until-2027-due-to-hormuz-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP senator introduces bill to suspend gas tax after Trump endorses plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax, Fox News has learned.The move comes just hours after President Donald Trump confirmed he supports taking the measure, which would require an act of Congress. Gas prices spiked to over $4.52 this weekend as the conflict with Iran continues, according to AAA.Hawley's Gas Tax Suspension Act would pause both the 18.4 cent gas tax and the 24.4 cent diesel tax for 90 days upon passage. The bill would also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-suspend-gas-tax-after-trump-endorses-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-introduces-bill-to-suspend-gas-tax-after-trump-endorses-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas sues Netflix, alleges platform spied on kids and collected data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of Texas announced a lawsuit against streaming giant&nbsp;Netflix on Monday, accusing the company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent and designing the platform to be addictive.Texas claims that Netflix has falsely represented to consumers that it didn't collect or share user data while it actually tracked and sold viewers' habits and preferences to commercial data brokers and advertising technology companies.The lawsuit, filed by Texas At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-sues-netflix-alleges-platform-spied-on-kids-and-collected-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-sues-netflix-alleges-platform-spied-on-kids-and-collected-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens to close Chicago store after losing over $1M due to rampant theft, falling sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walgreens announced plans to close a location on Chicago's South Side next month as the store's profitability suffered due to elevated levels of theft as well as a decline in prescription sales.The pharmacy chain revealed the reasons behind its decision to close the Walgreens at 86th in Cottage Grove in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago at a town hall in the community on Saturday."I'm here today because we're closing the store at 86th and Cottage Grove. But I just want to make sure everyone un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-to-close-chicago-store-after-losing-over-1m-due-to-rampant-theft-falling-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walgreens-to-close-chicago-store-after-losing-over-1m-due-to-rampant-theft-falling-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet food sold nationwide recalled over potential salmonella risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Indiana-based company is voluntarily recalling one of its dog food products due to potential salmonella contamination.Albright's Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne is recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced product after routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration found one composite sample testing positive for salmonella."While we continue to evaluate all available data, Albright&rsquo;s Raw is proceeding with this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pet-food-sold-nationwide-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pet-food-sold-nationwide-recalled-over-potential-salmonella-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Chang warns Chinese EVs entering US via Canada could become ‘rolling spy machines’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is drawing renewed attention to concerns that Chinese electric vehicles entering North America through Canada could pose national security risks inside the United States.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss tensions surrounding China&rsquo;s trade practices, energy policy and Beijing&rsquo;s growing EV footprint ahead of the hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-chinese-evs-entering-us-via-canada-could-become-rolling-spy-machines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gordon-chang-warns-chinese-evs-entering-us-via-canada-could-become-rolling-spy-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring seeding is underway and as farmers spend long hours in the tractor planting their crops, they&rsquo;re facing hefty increases to the cost of fuel and diesel. They&rsquo;re already concerned about the 2027 crop year year too, since many will be making those large fuel and fertilizer purchases in the months ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolate recall hits company's entire product lineup over salmonella contamination fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring &amp; Mulberry is expanding its recall of select chocolate bars to include all 12 of its product lines over concerns of possible salmonella contamination, according to federal regulators.The Friday announcement marks the second widening of the recall affecting the North Carolina-based company, a brand known for sweetening its chocolate bars exclusively with dates.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the move follows an investigation that identified a batch of dates as the likely sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-recall-hits-companys-entire-product-lineup-over-salmonella-contamination-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-recall-hits-companys-entire-product-lineup-over-salmonella-contamination-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders federal agencies to prioritize American-made goods and curb waiver use]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Sunday that federal agencies must prioritize American-made products in government purchasing, touting efforts to tighten enforcement of "Buy American" policies and limit exceptions that allow foreign goods."ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES MUST BUY AMERICAN &mdash; NO EXCUSES!" Trump exclaimed on Truth Social. "For decades, Washington politicians sent your Taxpayer Dollars overseas, and let Foreign Countries rip us off while our Workers, Factories, and Supply Chains were left beh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-prioritize-american-made-goods-and-curb-waiver-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-prioritize-american-made-goods-and-curb-waiver-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee's set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least six states are slated to open their first Buc-ee's locations by the end of next year, including two states expected to debut sites in the coming months of 2026.The Texas-based gas station chain &mdash; known for its oversized travel plazas with clean restrooms and beaver-themed merchandise &mdash; is expected to open locations in Arizona and Arkansas later this year.Buc-ee&rsquo;s inaugural locations for next year also include Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas and North Carolina.While the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-set-to-debut-in-6-new-states-in-major-expansion-push-across-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buc-ees-set-to-debut-in-6-new-states-in-major-expansion-push-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC-backed $25 minimum wage could squeeze small businesses in red states]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour is drawing warnings from economists, who say the plan could squeeze small businesses and hit red states hardest.Because many red states remain near the $7.25 federal floor, the move would more than triple wages in those regions &mdash; a jump economists say could be harder for small businesses to absorb, raising the risk of higher prices, reduced hiring and broader economic strain."That&rsquo;s on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aoc-backed-25-minimum-wage-could-squeeze-small-businesses-in-red-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/aoc-backed-25-minimum-wage-could-squeeze-small-businesses-in-red-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans lean on credit cards and buy now, pay later as gas prices eat bigger share of income]]></title><description><![CDATA[American household budgets are under pressure from higher gas prices and new data shows that consumers are turning to credit to cushion the blow of elevated fuel costs.A report by the Bank of America Institute found that lower-income households saw the share of their incomes spent on gas rise to 4.2%, up from 3.9% a year ago and the highest level for the month of March since 2022, based on internal Bank of America customer deposit data that's been aggregated and anonymized. By contrast, the aver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-lean-on-credit-cards-and-buy-now-pay-later-as-gas-prices-eat-bigger-share-of-income/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-lean-on-credit-cards-and-buy-now-pay-later-as-gas-prices-eat-bigger-share-of-income/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok creator's crowdfunding campaign to buy Spirit Airlines racks up more than $335M in pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[One week after Spirit Airlines shut down operations, a new campaign to save the budget carrier has gained traction online, with more than $335 million in pledges.TikTok creator Hunter Peterson posted a video last weekend proposing a plan to purchase Spirit through crowdfunding.In the video, which has garnered more than 7 million views, Peterson suggested that if enough people contributed, the airline could be revived."This is a genius idea: We nationalize Spirit Airlines, owned by the people. Ai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-creators-crowdfunding-campaign-to-buy-spirit-airlines-racks-up-more-than-335m-in-pledges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-creators-crowdfunding-campaign-to-buy-spirit-airlines-racks-up-more-than-335m-in-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro-life CEO says women are being ‘misled’ about pregnancy as abortion pill fight reaches Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill mifepristone, EveryLife founder and CEO Sarah Gabel Seifert says women are not being told the full truth about pregnancy and motherhood.Seifert, whose pro-life diaper company launched a new "ReThink Pregnancy" campaign ahead of Mother&rsquo;s Day, told FOX Business in an exclusive on-camera interview that the abortion pill debate reflects a broader cultural message shaping how women view pregnancy."I would say one of the biggest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pro-life-ceo-says-women-are-being-misled-about-pregnancy-as-abortion-pill-fight-reaches-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pro-life-ceo-says-women-are-being-misled-about-pregnancy-as-abortion-pill-fight-reaches-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Toronto's condo market hit its bottom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike faces class action lawsuit accusing it of pocketing tariff refunds while charging consumers more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices.In the proposed lawsuit, consumers argue Nike should not be allowed to keep "significant" refunds it may receive after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose certain tariffs.Nike has said it paid roughly $1 billion in tariffs on imported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-faces-class-action-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-pocketing-tariff-refunds-while-charging-consumers-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-faces-class-action-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-pocketing-tariff-refunds-while-charging-consumers-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over fears wheels could fall off while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla is recalling Cybertrucks over concerns their wheel studs could separate, potentially causing wheels to fall off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).According to the report, the recall affects Cybertrucks with the base 18-inch steel wheels that were sold between 2024 and 2026. Only 173 vehicles were recalled in total.The issue stems from the brake rotors, with the report stating that more severe road conditions "may strain" the stud holes in the wheel ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-over-fears-wheels-could-fall-off-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-over-fears-wheels-could-fall-off-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Forget the lefty rabble babble, the Trumpian economy is booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all of that left-wing press rabble babble about the Trumpian economy, also known as the great American economy, nearly all of the numbers coming in this spring are showing strength and resilience. Yes there is a war going on, yes gasoline and other energy prices have jumped up because of that war, but it&rsquo;s very hard to find negative consequences from the Iran energy war shock.Of course that&rsquo;s all the lefty press ever writes about, but the lefties are gonna be very disappointed th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-forget-the-lefty-rabble-babble-the-trumpian-economy-is-booming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-forget-the-lefty-rabble-babble-the-trumpian-economy-is-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk's oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk&rsquo;s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon.Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on "The Claman Countdown" Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company&rsquo;s highly popular treatments have been a major success."It&rsquo;s an exciting time, I would say, for the patients that can get access to these products when they want it and as fast as possible," he told FOX Business."I think it's really]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisks-oral-ozempic-and-wegovy-pills-now-available-for-same-day-delivery-on-amazon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-nordisks-oral-ozempic-and-wegovy-pills-now-available-for-same-day-delivery-on-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA, Fanatics join forces in major partnership for official trading cards, collectibles]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA and Fanatics announced on Thursday a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers and trading card games.The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both physical and digital collectibles, with one of the first coming during this summer's World Cup.Players participating in their first World Cup this summer will wear a debut patch that will be stored for cards to be released five years from now. The debut patch program began in 2023 with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-fanatics-join-forces-in-major-partnership-for-official-trading-cards-collectibles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fifa-fanatics-join-forces-in-major-partnership-for-official-trading-cards-collectibles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT boom fuels a luxury housing frenzy in Bay Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has caused a surge in luxury real estate prices in the Bay Area, although more affordable areas in Silicon Valley haven't seen the same gains since the launch of ChatGPT kickstarted the tech sector's AI race.An analysis by Redfin compared the median home sale prices across price segments in 2020-2022 to 2023 to 2025, accounting for the launch of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022, which was a watershed moment in the public's awareness of AI. Redfin's report includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chatgpt-boom-fuels-a-luxury-housing-frenzy-in-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chatgpt-boom-fuels-a-luxury-housing-frenzy-in-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Cruz says Trump Accounts are 'Social Security personal accounts' that could reshape retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said that the newly created Trump accounts for newborns and young Americans could pave the way for reforms to Social Security in the future.Cruz spoke at an event during the Milken Institute Global Conference and said that the Trump accounts, which were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and officially open this summer, will set an example that could build support for similar accounts geared towards retirement like Social Security."Here's the dirty lit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ted-cruz-says-trump-accounts-are-social-security-personal-accounts-that-could-reshape-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ted-cruz-says-trump-accounts-are-social-security-personal-accounts-that-could-reshape-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises announced it's raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing challenging business conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California&rsquo;s 'abusive relationship' with one-party rule is crushing families, &lsquo;coming for you,&rsquo; critics warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking to the politicians and leaders who represent Greater Southern California, the state&rsquo;s deep blue tint isn&rsquo;t so obvious.Behind what local leaders call a "blue curtain" of Sacramento&rsquo;s making, there is a brewing rebellion among the more than 1.1 million registered Republicans &mdash; a GOP population larger than that of 40 other U.S. states &mdash; and independent voices on the front lines.Some say they&rsquo;re trapped in an "abusive relationship" with a one-party state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californiarsquos-abusive-relationship-with-one-party-rule-is-crushing-families-lsquocoming-for-yoursquo-critics-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californiarsquos-abusive-relationship-with-one-party-rule-is-crushing-families-lsquocoming-for-yoursquo-critics-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Statistics Canada data released on Friday indicates a continued weakness in the labour market, which has struggled in the &#8203;face of U.S tariffs and trade uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace in April amid uncertainty surrounding the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the labor market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers&nbsp;added 115,000 jobs in April. That figure is above the estimates of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 62,000 jobs.The&nbsp;unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, which was in line with the expectations of LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation, Ticketmaster vow to fight breakup after monopoly verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Nation sat down with the CBC&rsquo;s Dave Seglins in the company&rsquo;s first feature interview since a U.S. federal jury verdict found the entertainment giant abused its monopoly and overcharged fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple snack mixes recalled, including Target product, over risk of salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple snack mix products &mdash; including a Target-sold item &mdash; are being voluntarily recalled over potential salmonella contamination, federal health officials said.John B. Sanfilippo &amp; Son, Inc. is recalling several products sold under its Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels, as well as a Good &amp; Gather snack mix distributed by Target, according to a Tuesday announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The recall is linked to a seasoning ingre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-snack-mixes-recalled-including-target-product-over-risk-of-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-snack-mixes-recalled-including-target-product-over-risk-of-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Carhartt double down on American workers with new truck, small business push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two iconic Detroit brands are joining forces to support the workers and industries that keep the U.S. economy running.Ford Motor Co. and Carhartt on Thursday unveiled a broad collaboration aimed at spotlighting what they call the "essential economy," including sectors such as construction, manufacturing, public services and the skilled trades.&nbsp;The effort brings together product innovation, small business support and local investment in the Motor City.As part of the partnership, the companie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-carhartt-double-down-on-american-workers-with-new-truck-small-business-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-carhartt-double-down-on-american-workers-with-new-truck-small-business-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Unconditional deadlines should be the next Iranian step]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has done what no other modern president dared to: use America&rsquo;s military might to obliterate virtually all of Iran&rsquo;s capabilities including nuclear state-sponsored terrorism, economic and financial. And I completely support the president in this mission. We could stop now and basically Iran would be out of commission probably for the next 20 years in all of these areas. That, though, raises the question: why stop now? Why not finish the job?Why are we negotiating with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-unconditional-deadlines-should-be-the-next-iranian-step/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-unconditional-deadlines-should-be-the-next-iranian-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an internal note obtained by CBC News, Bell said it investigated and terminated an undisclosed number of employees for &ldquo;misrepresenting their presence in the workplace." But several fired employees, and the lawyer representing them, say they believe the employees were actually fired for economic reasons, rather than misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-based Sherritt pulls back from mining joint venture in Cuba amid expansion of U.S. sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States on Thursday imposed &zwnj;financial sanctions on a sprawling business conglomerate run by Cuba's military and a Cuban-Canadian mining joint venture, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the island's communist leaders by targeting sources of foreign investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yves Veggie Cuisine making comeback with relaunch of 5 products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it's reviving five Yves products, including veggie deli sliced products and original and Mexican veggie ground round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC real estate titan compares ‘tax the rich’ slogan to ‘disgusting racial slurs’ amid Mamdani clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New York City real estate investor is intensifying tensions with City Hall, likening the phrase "tax the rich" to "disgusting racial slurs" as a widening rift emerges between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and some of the city&rsquo;s most powerful business leaders.Steven Roth, chairman and CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, made the remarks during the company&rsquo;s earnings call on Tuesday, arguing that rhetoric targeting high earners unfairly portrays them as "evil" despite their economic contributions."I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-real-estate-titan-compares-tax-the-rich-slogan-to-disgusting-racial-slurs-amid-mamdani-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-real-estate-titan-compares-tax-the-rich-slogan-to-disgusting-racial-slurs-amid-mamdani-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average rent across Canada fell by 5% in April, according to report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rents in Canada have fallen back to the same level they were at three years ago, according to the new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. But average rents are still 21.9 per cent higher than the pandemic-era low of April 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking a decade-long insider trading scheme that led to 30 charges, 19 arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that 30 people have been charged in a sweeping insider trading scheme in which attorneys allegedly leveraged their positions to obtain confidential information surrounding pending mergers and acquisitions in exchange for kickbacks.&nbsp;Authorities arrested 19 individuals on charges stemming from the alleged decade-long plot, the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the District of Massachusetts said in&nbsp;a press release. Two suspects are located in Russia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unmasking-a-decade-long-insider-trading-scheme-that-led-to-30-charges-19-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/unmasking-a-decade-long-insider-trading-scheme-that-led-to-30-charges-19-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air travel continues to be impacted by soaring fuel prices. On Thursday, Air Canada confirmed that, due to the current high cost of jet fuel, it&rsquo;s halting service earlier than planned on four seasonal flights to U.S. destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has said wages are rising faster than inflation. CBC&rsquo;s Fact Check team dives deeper into that claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are officially ghosting overpriced metro areas in favor of the humble Springfield.For the second month in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts, has been crowned the hottest housing market in America, but its Illinois namesake is stealing the spotlight with a staggering 26.6% annual price surge, recent&nbsp;Realtor.com data shows, bringing it to the No. 13 spot.While major metros like Boston and Chicago become increasingly unaffordable, smaller cities with deep American roots, like the "La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-cities-named-springfield-are-dominating-americas-hottest-housing-markets-for-different-reasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-cities-named-springfield-are-dominating-americas-hottest-housing-markets-for-different-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI exposes hidden risks in US military supply chain tied to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's efforts to curtail U.S. dependence on China are intensifying as artificial intelligence exposes vulnerabilities deep inside America&rsquo;s military supply chain.Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how artificial intelligence is being used to trace the origin of critical military components and identify weak points tied to Chinese-controlled materials and suppliers.Daniels said China has spent years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-exposes-hidden-risks-in-us-military-supply-chain-tied-to-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-exposes-hidden-risks-in-us-military-supply-chain-tied-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas price surge hitting low-income households hardest, Fed study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that the recent rise in gas prices has affected households very differently based on their income level.Energy prices hit a four-year high in March amid the Iran war, prompting the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a chokepoint through which about 20% of the world's oil supply passes through aboard tankers.The New York Fed's analysis finds that high-income households increased their nominal spending on gasoline the most and kept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-price-surge-hitting-low-income-households-hardest-fed-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-price-surge-hitting-low-income-households-hardest-fed-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAA, Armed Services YMCA launch childcare program ahead of Military Spouse Appreciation Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE &ndash; USAA and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) are launching a new childcare initiative just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day aimed at addressing a growing challenge for military families &mdash; access to affordable care during frequent relocations that often disrupt careers.The $1.45 million effort comes as military spouse unemployment remains significantly higher than the national average, with childcare shortages emerging as a key driver."Today, the military spouse u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usaa-armed-services-ymca-launch-childcare-program-ahead-of-military-spouse-appreciation-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usaa-armed-services-ymca-launch-childcare-program-ahead-of-military-spouse-appreciation-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern cities dominate rankings of best job markets for new college graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slowing labor market is posing a challenge to recent college graduates looking to begin their careers, with many new graduates finding work in Southern cities.A study by ADP using anonymized data to compare the 53 largest metro areas in the U.S. based on hiring, wages and affordability for workers in their 20s with college degrees.&nbsp;It found that Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa, Florida, were at the top of the list of destinations for fresh graduates embarking on careers. Birmingham was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southern-cities-dominate-rankings-of-best-job-markets-for-new-college-graduates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southern-cities-dominate-rankings-of-best-job-markets-for-new-college-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico trade mission launches in Toronto as businesses seek to expand ties with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses seeking to expand commercial links during the two-day, two-city encounter that will include high-level talks on the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla recalls more than 218K vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla is recalling more than 218,000 vehicles because of &zwnj;delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of &#8203;a crash, the National &#8203;Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on &#8288;Wednesday.A total of 218,868 Model 3, Model Y, Model &zwnj;S &#8288;and Model X vehicles are affected by the recall.The vehicles include the 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-more-than-218k-vehicles-over-rearview-image-issue-that-poses-crash-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tesla-recalls-more-than-218k-vehicles-over-rearview-image-issue-that-poses-crash-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL star teams up with Lids' World Cup campaign to give fans chance to represent home nations in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer fans can now represent their countries in the ultimate style.With the World Cup quickly approaching, global hat retailer&nbsp;Lids is tapping into the energy, identity&nbsp;and global passion surrounding the world&rsquo;s biggest sporting event,&nbsp;blending culture, fashion and sports.New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston helped Lids kick off its "Wear Many Caps" campaign, which celebrates the multicultural spirit of the World Cup,&nbsp;honoring the heritage, pride and personal sty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-teams-up-with-lids-world-cup-campaign-to-give-fans-chance-to-represent-home-nations-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-teams-up-with-lids-world-cup-campaign-to-give-fans-chance-to-represent-home-nations-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular food brand Cento accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major food brand is being sued over claims it falsely marketed its canned tomatoes as premium "San Marzano" products.Cento Fine Foods, based in New Jersey, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit claiming it misled consumers by labeling its tomatoes as "certified" San Marzano despite allegedly failing to meet the strict standards associated with the variety, according to a May 4 complaint filed in federal court in California."San Marzano tomatoes are considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-food-brand-cento-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-food-brand-cento-accused-of-tomato-fraud-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Santander banker in Rhode Island pleads guilty to stealing $125K from client with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Santander Bank employee in Rhode Island has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to stealing more than $125,000 from the bank account of a 78-year-old customer with dementia.Carlos Bras, 41, of East Providence, appeared in federal court where he admitted to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Justice Department said Wednesday. At the time of the theft, Bras was working for the Spain-based global financial institution as a "relationship manager" just over the stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-santander-banker-in-rhode-island-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-125k-from-client-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ex-santander-banker-in-rhode-island-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-125k-from-client-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Without Regime Change, Can We Ever Really Trust Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So it appears that America and Iran are moving closer on a proposal to restart peace talks. Yet it seems so indirect, like a carom shot in pool.Who can be sure? As I read it, from the media reports, principally Axios and the Wall Street Journal, America and Iran are working on a one-page framework to restart negotiations.So there has to be agreement on the one-pager, and if there is agreement, then actual negotiations might begin next week at Islamabad or Geneva, Switzerland.So if I get this eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-without-regime-change-can-we-ever-really-trust-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-without-regime-change-can-we-ever-really-trust-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millennials more likely to live with their parents than past generations: StatsCan report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of data from three census cycles showed that 16.3 per cent of millennials aged 25 to 39 were living with parents in 2021, whereas 8.2 per cent of baby boomers in 1991 were doing the same. But the high cost of housing wasn't entirely to blame, according to Statistics Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says carmakers facing 'significant change' amid reports Honda to suspend plans for EV plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda more definitively halting $15B EV plant development in Ontario, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How you can get a slice of Apple's $250M iPhone settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve claims it misled consumers about artificial intelligence features tied to its latest iPhones, according to a federal court filing.The proposed deal, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, would create a non-reversionary settlement fund to compensate customers who purchased certain iPhone models marketed with enhanced Siri capabilities that were not available at launch.If approved, eligible users could rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-you-can-get-a-slice-of-apples-250m-iphone-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-you-can-get-a-slice-of-apples-250m-iphone-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in multi-billion dollar boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices sink as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices briefly fell under $100 US on Wednesday on hopes that Iran and the U.S. could make a peace deal, before rising again just over that mark. International markets soared and Wall Street posted more gains, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices plummet as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell under $100 US following pleas for peace in the Middle East by China's foreign minister, before rising a bit again. Markets in Europe and Asia soared at the same time, as did futures for major Wall Street indexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of privacy investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT coming today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of an investigation into whether OpenAI's ChatGPT adheres to Canada's privacy laws will be made public this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick-service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick-service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy, where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of aK-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI didn't respect Canadian privacy law when it trained ChatGPT: investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian privacy czars call out 'several concerns' with how OpenAI trained ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not adhere to Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecom workers say AI being used to monitor employees, disguise accents of offshore agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications workers are calling for government restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in the sector, suggesting the technology is being used to monitor workers and disguise the accents of overseas call centre workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk to pay $1.5M fine to settle suit over delayed Twitter disclosures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X. A trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5 million US fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada had a $1.78 billion trade surplus in March, compared with a $5.11 billion deficit in the prior month. It was the first time in six months that the country &#8203;exported more than it imported, thanks in large part to higher oil prices because of the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA home sales up 7% in April as prices shrink: real estate board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose on a year-over-year basis for the second straight month in April, while average selling prices moved lower again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts, with scammers posing as banking or law enforcement officials who claim they are trying to protect the customer&rsquo;s money.The FBI has described these calls as a growing problem in which customers are convinced to move their money, costing them thousands of dollars, according to ABC 7.The agency has said spoofing and phishing schemes are designed to trick victims into providing sensiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/officials-warn-of-banking-spoof-callers-draining-customers-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/officials-warn-of-banking-spoof-callers-draining-customers-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen pizza sold at Walmart, Aldi recalled over salmonella concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi are being recalled due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, as well as other items.On April 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. &nbsp;Customers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to consume them, even if they are cooked thoroughly, over con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-sold-at-walmart-aldi-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frozen-pizza-sold-at-walmart-aldi-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: More bombing is coming as Iran pulls out a blank piece of paper to take Trumpian dictation]]></title><description><![CDATA[So the Iranians send back a ridiculous set of agreement conditions that doesn&rsquo;t even mention their nuclear threats. Nor does it mention their constant state-sponsored terrorism. And President Trump quickly responded that it was unacceptable.Time and again the president has said Iran must not have any nuclear capabilities. No nuke building, no enriched uranium, no missiles, no more terrorist proxies, and no more control over the Strait of Hormuz. Those are his red lines. He will stick to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-bombing-is-coming-as-iran-pulls-out-a-blank-piece-of-paper-to-take-trumpian-dictation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-more-bombing-is-coming-as-iran-pulls-out-a-blank-piece-of-paper-to-take-trumpian-dictation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreclosures hit highest level in 6 years as insurance, property tax costs squeeze homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreclosures rose to the highest level in six years in the first quarter of this year as homeowners are squeezed by rising costs related to insurance and property tax bills.The Wall Street Journal reported that data from Attom shows the number of U.S. properties with a foreclosure filing has trended up to nearly 119,000 in the first quarter, an increase of 26% from the same period last year.That figure is the highest since the first quarter of 2020, when mortgage relief measures implemented to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreclosures-hit-highest-level-in-6-years-as-insurance-property-tax-costs-squeeze-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreclosures-hit-highest-level-in-6-years-as-insurance-property-tax-costs-squeeze-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising gas prices are crushing restaurant sales as $4 a gallon becomes tipping point for consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several U.S. restaurant chains are reporting weaker than expected sales growth in the latest quarter as high gasoline prices squeeze consumers' budgets.Gas prices have surged amid the war in Iran, with average gas prices reaching $4.45 a gallon around the country, an increase of about 41% in the last year, according to AAA data.Prices have risen even more dramatically in certain states, with gas prices in California topping $6 a gallon, which can weigh heavily on restaurants with a presence in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-gas-prices-are-crushing-restaurant-sales-as-4-a-gallon-becomes-tipping-point-for-consumers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-gas-prices-are-crushing-restaurant-sales-as-4-a-gallon-becomes-tipping-point-for-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget airlines seek federal aid as Spirit shuts down after failed rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget airlines are seeking help from the federal government amid the surge in jet fuel prices that prompted Spirit Airlines to cease operations after its bankruptcy exit plan faltered and a possible federal aid package failed to materialize.Spirit on Saturday announced "with great disappointment" that it started an orderly wind-down of its operations, adding that it was "proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years," and that it had hoped to continue to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airlines-seek-federal-aid-as-spirit-shuts-down-after-failed-rescue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-airlines-seek-federal-aid-as-spirit-shuts-down-after-failed-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market expert says potential Fed rate cuts could spark ‘one of the biggest explosions’ in US economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markets may face near-term volatility tied to oil prices and geopolitical tensions, but underlying economic strength and the prospect of lower interest rates could fuel a powerful next leg higher, according to a market expert.Calamos Investments President and CEO John Koudounis joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss market resilience and why he sees further upside despite ongoing uncertainty.Koudounis pointed to strong corporate earnings and supportive pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/market-expert-says-potential-fed-rate-cuts-could-spark-one-of-the-biggest-explosions-in-us-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/market-expert-says-potential-fed-rate-cuts-could-spark-one-of-the-biggest-explosions-in-us-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston’s affordability crisis drives young workers to consider leaving]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s "Cradle of Liberty" is fast becoming the cradle of high costs.With home prices nearly double the national average, Boston is facing a generational drain as high-skilled workers flee the city&rsquo;s rising cost of living for greener &mdash; and cheaper &mdash; pastures in the South.According to the 2026 Young Residents Survey, commissioned by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, there is a growing crisis of confidence among the city's most vital demographic: 26% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bostons-affordability-crisis-drives-young-workers-to-consider-leaving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bostons-affordability-crisis-drives-young-workers-to-consider-leaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Built on grit: FOX Business crowns three ‘Made in America’ small business winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a tribute to the grit and sacrifice that built the nation, FOX Business is kicking off Small Business Week by crowning three companies that embody the American spirit as the winners of the first "Made in America" contest.Marilyn Burns, 82, has owned and operated her local souvenir shop in the heart of Lakeside since 1999. Her store is a community staple that also funds youth camps and serves as a generational anchor for families."Since I&rsquo;ve been here 26 years, my first customers are bri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/built-on-grit-fox-business-crowns-three-made-in-america-small-business-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/built-on-grit-fox-business-crowns-three-made-in-america-small-business-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.The four largest beef processors control more than 85% of the U.S. processing market &mdash; half of which are Brazilian-owned &mdash; Trump administration officials noted at a Monda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-confirms-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpackers-over-beef-price-inflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-confirms-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpackers-over-beef-price-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular 1990s internet search giant shuts down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask.com, one of the internet&rsquo;s earliest search engine competitors, has shut down its search business after nearly 30 years, marking the latest contraction in a market dominated by a handful of major players.Parent company IAC said the move reflects a broader strategic shift away from legacy search operations."As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which includes Ask.com," the company said in a notice posted on its website. "Afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-1990s-internet-search-giant-shuts-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-1990s-internet-search-giant-shuts-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekati mine's future in doubt as company files for creditor protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ekati Diamond Mine&rsquo;s parent company has filed for creditor protection. It says global events caused the gem&rsquo;s prices to fall by more than 70 per cent within a year. The filings put at risk hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in promised payments to Indigenous communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop targets eBay in $56B takeover bid, sees path to rival Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop has proposed acquiring eBay in a cash-and-stock deal valued at roughly $56 billion, in a high-stakes push to expand beyond its core retail business and reshape a major online marketplace.CEO Ryan Cohen said he sees a path to turn eBay into a serious competitor to Amazon, telling The Wall Street Journal the platform "could be a legit competitor" to the e-commerce giant.The company is offering $125 per share, a premium of about 46% compared with where eBay traded before GameStop began bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gamestop-targets-ebay-in-56b-takeover-bid-sees-path-to-rival-amazon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gamestop-targets-ebay-in-56b-takeover-bid-sees-path-to-rival-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa gives billion-dollar lifeline to steel and aluminum sectors as Trump tightens tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government announced on Monday another package to prop up the hard-hit steel, aluminum and copper sectors after U.S. President Donald Trump tightened his tariff regime to apply to more products, hammering Canadian industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ files complaint against Minnesota over climate lawsuit targeting energy companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department filed a complaint against Minnesota on Monday over the state&rsquo;s climate lawsuit against energy companies, arguing the case improperly attempts to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions and override federal authority.The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, seeks to block enforcement of Minnesota&rsquo;s state court lawsuit, which DOJ officials say burdens domestic energy development and conflicts with federal law.The department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-files-complaint-against-minnesota-over-climate-lawsuit-targeting-energy-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-files-complaint-against-minnesota-over-climate-lawsuit-targeting-energy-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI exposure is reshaping jobs in creative fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about a potential negative impact on jobs in creative fields, but a new analysis finds that those jobs aren't disappearing even as AI reshapes creative work.A report by Gallup examined a study from the Journal of Cultural Economics, which found little evidence that generative AI has broadly reduced artists' earnings based on data from the Gallup Workforce Panel and federal labor market data.The analysis used a scoring system from a 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-exposure-is-reshaping-jobs-in-creative-fields/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-exposure-is-reshaping-jobs-in-creative-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United flight carrying 221 passengers hits pole and truck on approach to Newark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Airlines international flight struck a light pole and tractor trailer while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, injuring a truck driver on the ground, authorities said.Flight 169, traveling from Venice, Italy to New Jersey, made contact with the pole during its descent at around 2 p.m., the airline and police told FOX Business. The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate. All 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed."Upon its final approach into Newark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-flight-carrying-221-passengers-hits-pole-and-truck-on-approach-to-newark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-flight-carrying-221-passengers-hits-pole-and-truck-on-approach-to-newark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rat poison found in baby food jars sparks chilling scare, suspect nabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect has been arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars in parts of Europe, sparking a chilling safety scare.HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, said Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic."We are greatly relieved by this development and thank the investigative authorities for their dedicated work," the company said, while noting more updates will follow.The suspect, who is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jars-sparks-chilling-scare-suspect-nabbed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jars-sparks-chilling-scare-suspect-nabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately, stranding travelers: Here’s how to get your money back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines&rsquo; abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back.The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all flights as it started winding down operations "effective immediately." Customers who booked directly with Spirit using a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded to their original form of payment, the airline said."All flights booked with credit and debit cards are in the process of b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-immediately-stranding-travelers-heres-how-to-get-your-money-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-immediately-stranding-travelers-heres-how-to-get-your-money-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide.The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald&rsquo;s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in.MCDONALD&rsquo;S GOES ALL-IN ON AFFORDABILITY: FULL MENU REVEALED FOR NEW UNDER $3 AND $4 DEALSThe company plans to complete the transition away from s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-quietly-ditching-a-popular-in-store-feature-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-quietly-ditching-a-popular-in-store-feature-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring Spirit pilot whose final flight was canceled gets tribute from competitor airline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight was scrapped by the carrier&rsquo;s sudden shutdown got an unexpected sendoff as a Southwest crew stepped in to honor his decades in the cockpit.Capt. Jon Jackson was supposed to fly his final trip before retirement but instead found himself seated in the back of a Southwest flight heading home with his son, Chris Jackson, a Southwest first officer, Southwest wrote on Instagram."Chris casually mentioned to the flight&rsquo;s pilots that this woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retiring-spirit-pilot-whose-final-flight-was-canceled-gets-tribute-from-competitor-airline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retiring-spirit-pilot-whose-final-flight-was-canceled-gets-tribute-from-competitor-airline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National average gas price reaches $4.45 before summer driving season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices are entering the summer driving season at record levels, with the national average hitting $4.45 on May 2&mdash;the highest ever for that date.That&rsquo;s up about $1.28 from a year ago, according to AAA, with prices rising across nearly every region.OIL, GAS PRICES JUMP AS TRUMP FLIRTS WITH STRIKING IRANIAN OIL INFRASTRUCTUREThe milestone underscores ongoing volatility in fuel markets, driven in part by the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-gas-price-reaches-445-before-summer-driving-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-average-gas-price-reaches-445-before-summer-driving-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani thanks same billionaire he targeted in tax video for NYPD money]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani built his political agenda by taking aim at billionaires. Now he&rsquo;s praising one for backing the police.Last week, Mamdani publicly thanked Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin for supporting police funding, a moment that flew somewhat under the radar but offered a glimpse into a more complicated dynamic between the hedge fund king and the socialist mayor.NYC MAYOR CITES $180K RACIAL WEALTH GAP TO JUSTIFY TAXES, POLICE CUTS"I want to thank everyone who is here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-thanks-same-billionaire-he-targeted-in-tax-video-for-nypd-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-thanks-same-billionaire-he-targeted-in-tax-video-for-nypd-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts electronics supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans shopping for smartphones, laptops or even home appliances may soon start feeling the effects of the Iran conflict &ndash; not just at the gas pump, but at the checkout screen.A disruption to an essential component in electronics &ndash; printed circuit boards (PCBs) &ndash; is driving up costs across the tech industry, increasing the likelihood that consumers will face higher prices and fewer deals in the months ahead.Prices for circuit boards have already surged, jumping as much as 40]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-prices-could-rise-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-electronics-supply-chain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-prices-could-rise-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-electronics-supply-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major blue city saw its population shrink last year after two years of strong growth.New York City&rsquo;s population declined in 2025, resulting in a net loss of about 12,000 people. The drop follows post-pandemic gains of 70,000 in 2023 and 163,000 in 2024, driven largely by increased immigration, including asylum seekers, according to an April 20 report from the Citizens Budget Commission."Population growth in 2023 and 2024 was driven by the upswing in international in-migration, primarily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lost-more-residents-across-all-income-levels-in-2025-as-americans-flee-high-cost-blue-cities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nyc-lost-more-residents-across-all-income-levels-in-2025-as-americans-flee-high-cost-blue-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta launched its sovereign wealth fund decades ago, but it was regularly poached by politicians, which is why the bank balance failed to meaningfully grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid growing calls to limit teens' use of AI chatbots, are parental controls enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with AI chatbots. Meta is rolling out a tool to let parents monitor topics their children discuss at the same time as Manitoba is proposing banning use of AI chatbots for youth. More research is needed, but evidence suggests some risk factors for mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disneyland visitors face growing wave of ride closures, show shutdowns heading into summer 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disneyland visitors will experience a handful of closures this summer as popular rides and shows at the California park temporarily shut down for refurbishment.Two attractions &mdash; Pixie Hollow and the well-loved "Fantasmic" show &mdash; will have limited operations in May, according to the Disneyland website.The changes come as other fan favorites are also temporarily closed or scheduled to shut down.Pirates of the Caribbean is set to close Monday, May 4, and is not expected to reopen until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disneyland-visitors-face-growing-wave-of-ride-closures-show-shutdowns-heading-into-summer-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/disneyland-visitors-face-growing-wave-of-ride-closures-show-shutdowns-heading-into-summer-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles over defect that could eject oil and cause injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles due to a defect that could cause oil to eject and increase the risk of injury, federal regulators said.The recall covers 88,039 motorcycles, including certain 2024&ndash;2026 FLTRX and FLHX models, 2025&ndash;2026 FXBR and FLFB models, and other select bikes equipped with an airbox baseplate, part number 29000373, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The issue stems from a breather port that may become bloc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-recalls-nearly-90000-motorcycles-over-defect-that-could-eject-oil-and-cause-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-recalls-nearly-90000-motorcycles-over-defect-that-could-eject-oil-and-cause-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collapse of the first U.S. carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old war in Iran will cost thousands of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks. Only it&rsquo;s 8 p.m. on a Wednesday and there&rsquo;s no alcohol &mdash; instead, there's a sauna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers emerge for Hudson's Bay stores in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa: court docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers have been found for four properties that used to be home to Hudson's Bay department stores, including Vancouver's Granville Street location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to quadruple max fine for airlines violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will quadruple the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights from $250,000 to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to hike max fine for airlines caught violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will hike the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, it was normal for a grocery store produce manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent downpayment needed to buy a home, says mortgage broker Ron Butler. Those days are gone. Now, someone earning $115,000 a year would have trouble buying a house in parts of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg says Meta layoffs tied to AI spending, won't rule out future cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday the company&rsquo;s latest round of layoffs is tied to increased spending on artificial intelligence, while leaving the door open to additional job cuts.Zuckerberg made the remarks during a company town hall, his first time addressing employees since Meta confirmed plans to cut roughly 8,000 jobs &mdash; about 10% of its workforce.The layoffs, which are expected to begin May 20, come as the company ramps up investment in AI and infrastructure, FOX Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-says-meta-layoffs-tied-to-ai-spending-wont-rule-out-future-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zuckerberg-says-meta-layoffs-tied-to-ai-spending-wont-rule-out-future-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fidelity, Vanguard reportedly pause SPLC grants after federal fraud charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fidelity and Vanguard&rsquo;s charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) through their donor-advised funds after the group was indicted on federal charges.The Justice Department last week charged the civil rights nonprofit with financial crimes, including wire fraud and money laundering.&nbsp;In the wake of the charges, many supporters moved to donate to help support the group's legal defense, The New York Times reported.However, both Fidelity Charita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fidelity-vanguard-reportedly-pause-splc-grants-after-federal-fraud-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fidelity-vanguard-reportedly-pause-splc-grants-after-federal-fraud-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says King Charles ‘got me to’ drop whisky tariffs after royal visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump announced Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scotch whisky after a four-day British royal state visit to the United States, crediting King Charles III and Queen Camilla.As he often does, Trump announced the move on Truth Social."The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!" he wrote. "In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-king-charles-got-me-to-drop-whisky-tariffs-after-royal-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-king-charles-got-me-to-drop-whisky-tariffs-after-royal-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Never bet against the Trumpian America First economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If any of the Iranian thugs from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps think a minor bump up in gas prices is gonna kill the American economy, and force President Trump to withdraw our military and make some watered-down Obama-Biden deal, those thugs had better think twice. Not only is Mr. Trump not going to back down on his key demands to end Iran&rsquo;s nuclear capability, and transfer the enriched uranium to America from Iran, and stop the state-sponsored terrorism, and long-range missile bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-never-bet-against-the-trumpian-america-first-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-never-bet-against-the-trumpian-america-first-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates tick higher as geopolitical tensions mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.3%, up from 6.23% last week.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.76% at this time last year.HOUSING MARKET GAINING MOMENTUM AS SPRING SEASON BEGINS"As rates had modestly declined the last few weeks, purchase demand has accelerated with purchase applicati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-as-geopolitical-tensions-mount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-as-geopolitical-tensions-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple chief Tim Cook says it was the 'right time' to step down as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is stepping down after 15 years as chief executive because three key factors aligned: Apple&rsquo;s current performance, its product roadmap and the readiness of his successor, John Ternus.Cook said the timing came down to a clear internal assessment of the company&rsquo;s position and future."I looked at three things," Cook told FOX Business. "I looked at the performance of the company in the first half, and it&rsquo;s been remarkable. I wanted to announce at a point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-chief-tim-cook-says-it-was-the-right-time-to-step-down-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-chief-tim-cook-says-it-was-the-right-time-to-step-down-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated at $31.22 trillion for the 12-month period ending in March.That pushed the debt held by the public as a percentage of GDP above 100%, meani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-national-debt-surpasses-size-of-the-economy-for-first-time-since-world-war-ii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-national-debt-surpasses-size-of-the-economy-for-first-time-since-world-war-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economic growth bounces back, as AI buildout and consumer spending fuel first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of the year from a sluggish fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department's latest estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its advance estimate of first-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in the three-month period including January, February and March.That figure was lower than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, which had estimated 2.3% GDP growth in the first qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-bounces-back-as-ai-buildout-and-consumer-spending-fuel-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-bounces-back-as-ai-buildout-and-consumer-spending-fuel-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order authorizing Bridger's Canada-Wyoming crude pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed project will transport Canadian &zwnj;crude from the U.S.-Canada &#8203;border to Wyoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to help expand access to retirement savings accounts for Americans who do not have employer-provided plans."Beginning at the start of next year, every American will be able to go to TrumpIra.gov and open a new low-cost IRA account," Trump said in the Oval Office. "You'll then be able to access the same type of retirement accounts that federal employees enjoy through the Thrift Savings Plans, which are incredible. As part of the Federal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-help-expand-access-to-retirement-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-help-expand-access-to-retirement-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk says he was a 'fool' for funding OpenAI: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk reportedly said he felt like a "fool" for backing Sam Altman's OpenAI.The remarks came during Musk&rsquo;s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and shifting toward a profit-driven model, according to Reuters.Jurors on Wednesday were shown a 2017 email Musk sent to Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman in which he described himself as a "fool" for funding the company.Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-says-he-was-a-fool-for-funding-openai-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-says-he-was-a-fool-for-funding-openai-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Perkins is among several small business owners counting on funding through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada they have not received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertz, Uber team up to build robotaxi fleets in major mobility push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertz is expanding beyond its traditional car rental business through a new partnership with Uber aimed at powering both autonomous robotaxi fleets and driver-led rideshare operations, signaling a broader shift in the transportation industry.Under the agreement, Hertz&rsquo;s newly launched unit, Oro Mobility, will manage vehicle operations for Uber, including maintenance, charging, cleaning and logistics for autonomous vehicles.&nbsp;The robotaxi service, which will use Lucid vehicles equipped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hertz-uber-team-up-to-build-robotaxi-fleets-in-major-mobility-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hertz-uber-team-up-to-build-robotaxi-fleets-in-major-mobility-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child safety risk sparks popular nasal spray recall, nearly 800K bottles impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayer issued a recall for nearly 800,000 units of Afrin nasal spray bottles after the packaging was found to be not child resistant on Thursday.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, saying any customers who purchased the product are entitled to a refund. The recall impacts 786,100 units of the 6ml travel-size Afrin nasal spray."This recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin&reg; Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 2411]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/child-safety-risk-sparks-popular-nasal-spray-recall-nearly-800k-bottles-impacted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/child-safety-risk-sparks-popular-nasal-spray-recall-nearly-800k-bottles-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real GDP rose 0.2 per cent in February says StatsCan, marking four straight months of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[GDP growth was led by a 1.8 per cent gain in the manufacturing sector, though manufacturing activity was still down compared to a year ago following nearly a year of tariff threats from the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maker of Dove soap, Axe deodorant warns of small, 'frequent' price hikes due to war in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported first-quarter underlying sales growth ahead of analysts' forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rakes in $3B in 90 days from Intel stock, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says the U.S. has brought in $30 billion in funds generated from federal stock holdings in Intel over the past 90 days alone.Trump made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting that he authorized the U.S. government to invest in the semiconductor manufacturing company. Trump revealed in August of last year that Intel had agreed to the federal government acquiring a 10% stake in the company."Intel Stock continues to rise. I&rsquo;m very proud of that Company in that I am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-rakes-in-3b-in-90-days-from-intel-stock-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-rakes-in-3b-in-90-days-from-intel-stock-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS said they will return tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially billions of dollars in reimbursements tied to Trump-era import taxes.The companies said they plan to pass along any recovered funds as the federal government begins processing refund claims for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a move that could affect a broad swath of importers.UPS CEO Carol Tom&eacute; said on the company&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-ups-pledge-to-refund-customers-after-supreme-court-tariff-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-ups-pledge-to-refund-customers-after-supreme-court-tariff-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story about the March 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details.The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in March as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.7% on a monthly basis in March and is up 3.5% from a year ago. Both figures were in-line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.Core PCE,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise amid new U.S. threat, few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as gas prices expected to go up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday before coming back down as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani tax break proposal sparks fears as business leaders warn of ‘fragile’ NYC economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s latest effort to close a widening budget gap is intensifying concerns among business leaders, as his proposal to scale back a key tax credit threatens a broad range of companies that rely on it to remain competitive.FOX Business&rsquo; Gerri Willis joined "Varney &amp; Co." host David Asman to report on the proposal, which would reduce the pass-through entity tax (PTET) credit, used heavily by small- and mid-sized businesses, to help generate revenue fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-tax-break-proposal-sparks-fears-as-business-leaders-warn-of-fragile-nyc-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mamdani-tax-break-proposal-sparks-fears-as-business-leaders-warn-of-fragile-nyc-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sticker Mule demands Google fix ‘mislabeled’ ads tying company to CEO’s New York political campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sticker Mule is demanding Google fix what it says is a "misleading" error that labeled its business ads as funded by its CEO's political campaign.In a legal letter obtained by FOX Business, the company said its ads were incorrectly tagged in Google&rsquo;s Ads Transparency Center as "Paid for by Constantino for Congress," despite having no ties to campaign financing. Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino, a Republican, is running for Congress in New York&rsquo;s 21st District."This mislabeling is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sticker-mule-demands-google-fix-mislabeled-ads-tying-company-to-ceos-new-york-political-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sticker-mule-demands-google-fix-mislabeled-ads-tying-company-to-ceos-new-york-political-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit expert warns borrowers about the 'American drain' as new mortgage scoring models take effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millions of "invisible" Americans who have paid rent on time for years but lacked a traditional credit score, the door to the American Dream just swung wide open &mdash; but one expert warns not to trip on the threshold.Following&nbsp;a landmark announcement from HUD and the FHFA to accept VantageScore 4.0 and FICO Score 10T, the mortgage industry is bracing for a surge of new applicants. Micah Smith, a leading credit repair influencer, says that while the inclusion of rent and utilities is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-warns-borrowers-about-the-american-drain-as-new-mortgage-scoring-models-take-effect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/credit-expert-warns-borrowers-about-the-american-drain-as-new-mortgage-scoring-models-take-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US shrimpers face ‘double whammy’ from soaring fuel costs, tariff refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama &mdash;&nbsp;Many American shrimpers are keeping their shrimp boats docked with an empty tank ahead of shrimping season as high fuel prices and tariff refunds hit the industry with a "double whammy."Rising diesel costs &mdash; driven in part by geopolitical tensions affecting global oil supply &mdash; are squeezing margins for shrimpers who rely heavily on fuel to operate. At the same time, a dispute over tariff refunds is adding financial pressure across the industry.Som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-shrimpers-face-double-whammy-from-soaring-fuel-costs-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-shrimpers-face-double-whammy-from-soaring-fuel-costs-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chanel unveils sandal that only covers heel, sparking mixed reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new design from luxury fashion house Chanel is raising eyebrows, with some critics wondering if high fashion has gone a step too far.Chanel unveiled its Cruise 2027 collection Tuesday in Biarritz, France, featuring a sandal design that leaves most of the foot exposed, covering only the heel with straps wrapped around the ankle.The show drew A-list attendees including Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton, A$AP Rocky and Sofia Coppola.In its review, Elle described the toe-baring footwear as "intentional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chanel-unveils-sandal-that-only-covers-heel-sparking-mixed-reactions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chanel-unveils-sandal-that-only-covers-heel-sparking-mixed-reactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 13K toddler towers recalled after dozens of injuries from stools collapsing, tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 13,000 toddler towers across three brands were recalled after dozens of incidents and 21 injuries were reported due to the stools collapsing or tipping, according to federal regulators.The three affected products &mdash; Toetol Tower Stools, Wiifo Children&rsquo;s Tower Stools and Amzcmj DGD Children&rsquo;s Tower Stools &mdash; total about 12,830 stools, according to notices from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall covers about 3,000 Toetol Tower Stools, 9,700 Wiifo Childre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-13k-toddler-towers-recalled-after-dozens-of-injuries-from-stools-collapsing-tipping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-13k-toddler-towers-recalled-after-dozens-of-injuries-from-stools-collapsing-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the "unprecedented" legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has been selected to headquarter the multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), sources have told Radio-Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he'll stay on Fed board after chairmanship ends but won't be a 'shadow Fed chair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday announced he will remain a member of the Fed's Board of Governors after his term as chairman ends next month, though he added that he won't be a "shadow Fed chair."The outgoing Fed chair hosted his final news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold interest rates steady at the current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The news conference occurred hours after the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance his successor as Fed c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-stay-on-fed-board-after-chairmanship-ends-but-wont-be-a-shadow-fed-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-says-hell-stay-on-fed-board-after-chairmanship-ends-but-wont-be-a-shadow-fed-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bessent says US seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto as Operation Economic Fury sends regime into ‘crisis’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States&rsquo; maximum economic pressure campaign on Iran has sent the regime into "crisis" during an appearance Wednesday on "Kudlow."The effort, known as Operation Economic Fury, is aimed at crippling Tehran&rsquo;s financial lifelines by seizing Iranian assets, freezing bank accounts and pressuring foreign governments to cut ties with the nation."We are freezing bank accounts everywhere. More importantly, we are making people less willing to dea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-us-seized-nearly-500m-in-iranian-crypto-as-operation-economic-fury-sends-regime-into-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bessent-says-us-seized-nearly-500m-in-iranian-crypto-as-operation-economic-fury-sends-regime-into-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Time to say goodbye, Jay Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I guess the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, is not going off quietly into the night. Today is his last meeting as chairman, but he announced his ungentlemanly decision to stay on as a Fed board member for who knows how long. "I&rsquo;ve said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality, and I stand by that," he said. "In terms of when I would leave, I will leave when I think it&rsquo;s appropriate to do so," he added. "The things tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-time-to-say-goodbye-jay-powell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-time-to-say-goodbye-jay-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco changes beloved $1.50 hot dog deal for the first time in decades: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is reportedly tweaking one of the most iconic deals in retail.The warehouse giant &ndash; long known for its $1.50 quarter-pound all-beef hot dog and 20-ounce soda combo &ndash; is now giving customers the option to swap the fountain drink for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water. The move marks the first update to the beloved combo in more than 40 years, according to TODAY and People Magazine. The price will remain the same.The original soda option, which includes free refills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-changes-beloved-150-hot-dog-deal-for-the-first-time-in-decades-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-changes-beloved-150-hot-dog-deal-for-the-first-time-in-decades-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on St. Catharines, Ont., engine plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its<br />
latest V-8 engines for full-sized trucks and SUVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, warning future decisions are clouded by uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[While high oil prices could lead the central bank to hike rates in the future, trade tensions with the U.S. might require rate cuts to support the economy, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem explained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher oil prices set to give feds a 'windfall' in next budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global energy markets continue to reel from the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil is sitting around $100 US a barrel, but Tuesday's spring economic update used much lower prices to build the budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 key takeaways from the Liberal government's spring economic snapshot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne introduced their spring economic update on Tuesday, the first since the Liberals were re-elected last year under Carney's leadership. Here are some key highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group which has usually sought to show a &#8203;united front &mdash; despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell invests $22 billion in Canada's oilpatch and more deals could be coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[After selling off a large chunk of its Canadian assets nearly a decade ago, U.K.-based energy giant Shell is now expanding its operations in Alberta and British Columbia by acquiring Calgary-based ARC Resources for $22 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sovereign wealth funds are usually started with extra money that governments then use to invest. But the Canada Strong Fund will differ from wealth funds in some other countries, and there are plenty of details that still need to be sorted out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications, media and sports giant Rogers Communications Inc. confirmed to CBC News on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell to buy ARC Resources in deal valued at $22B including debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell goes big on Canadian gas with $22B deal to buy ARC Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial over Open AI's founding vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred their once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil producers to begin unveiling profits and spending plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian oil producers will provide a first glimpse this week at how the spike in energy prices is boosting their bottom line and what they intend to do with the bumper profits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coast Guard conducts search after crew member falls overboard from Norwegian Cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard is reportedly searching for a crew member who went overboard from a Norwegian Cruise Line ship bound for Boston after the person was seen falling from the vessel on security video.The incident involved the Norwegian Breakaway, which was traveling from Bermuda to Boston when authorities were notified that a crew member had gone overboard about 12 miles east of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, according to Boston 25 News.The vessel returned to the person&rsquo;s last known position a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coast-guard-conducts-search-after-crew-member-falls-overboard-from-norwegian-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coast-guard-conducts-search-after-crew-member-falls-overboard-from-norwegian-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handel's CEO reveals her measured approach to scaling the 80-year-old ice cream chain: 'We're just stewards']]></title><description><![CDATA[Handel&rsquo;s Homemade Ice Cream is entering a new phase of growth under CEO Jennifer Schuler, who says the 80-year-old brand is focused on balancing expansion with long-standing tradition.Schuler, who was appointed to take the helm in March 2024, told FOX Business she is intentionally taking a measured approach as the Ohio-founded chain looks to grow.&nbsp;"I've heard people say, when you're joining a new brand or business, don't come in and cannonball in the pool and send splash waves," Schul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/handels-ceo-reveals-her-measured-approach-to-scaling-the-80-year-old-ice-cream-chain-were-just-stewards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/handels-ceo-reveals-her-measured-approach-to-scaling-the-80-year-old-ice-cream-chain-were-just-stewards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what happens when you dispute a credit card charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have 60 days from your credit card statement date to dispute a charge. After that, the protection disappears.If you've ever spotted a charge you didn't recognize and done nothing about it, here's what you missed, and what to do next time.Not every complaint about a charge is the same thing. The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) covers specific situations: unauthorized charges, charges for goods or services you didn't receive, charges for something that arrived damaged or different from what was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-what-happens-when-you-dispute-a-credit-card-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heres-what-happens-when-you-dispute-a-credit-card-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart recalls about 50,000 adjustable dumbbells after weight plates dislodge, causing injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart have been recalled after reports of injuries, federal safety officials said.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5&ndash;52.5 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells, made by New York-based Tzumi Electronics, should be immediately replaced.According to the agency, the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an "impact hazard."COSTCO ISSUES URGENT RECALL ON POPULAR PRODUCT LINKED TO BURN INJURIESThe a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-about-50000-adjustable-dumbbells-after-weight-plates-dislodge-causing-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-recalls-about-50000-adjustable-dumbbells-after-weight-plates-dislodge-causing-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: We need a big, ambitious, pro-growth budget bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money, they lose elections. It&rsquo;s a simple formula, and I am worried that they are about to make a big mistake.It&rsquo;s not that our economy is collapsing, it is most certainly holding up very well during wartime. But there is $4 gas and a lot of prices are still rising. And affordability is impor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-need-a-big-ambitious-pro-growth-budget-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-we-need-a-big-ambitious-pro-growth-budget-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement at G20]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The White House is tapping the Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement during the United States&rsquo; upcoming G20 host year, marking a shift away from the traditional Business 20 framework historically organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Administration officials say the decision is aimed at streamlining business participation and aligning it more closely with the Trump administration&rsquo;s economic priorities, including deregulation, energy expansion and innovati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-roundtable-to-lead-corporate-engagement-at-g20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/business-roundtable-to-lead-corporate-engagement-at-g20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration makes Fannie, Freddie change it says will benefit 'tens of millions' of Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are making a major change to how Americans may qualify for a mortgage.The government-backed mortgage giants said Wednesday they will begin allowing loans evaluated using VantageScore 4.0, a newer credit scoring model that can incorporate data such as rent and utility payment history.The change will initially roll out on a limited basis, beginning with a group of approved lenders, as part of a broader credit score modernization effort led by the Federal Housing Finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-makes-fannie-freddie-change-it-says-will-benefit-tens-of-millions-of-americans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-makes-fannie-freddie-change-it-says-will-benefit-tens-of-millions-of-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance task force reveals Biden admin 'protected' 562K pandemic loans in $22.2B suspected fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Small Business Administration referred 562,000 suspected fraudulent loans totaling over $22.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Treasury for collections.&nbsp;"From Day One, the Trump SBA has worked tirelessly to crack down on billions in pandemic-era fraud that the Biden Administration forgave or ignored," SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Fox News Digital in a statement.&nbsp;"After extensive review, and with the strong support of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vance-task-force-reveals-biden-admin-protected-562k-pandemic-loans-in-222b-suspected-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/vance-task-force-reveals-biden-admin-protected-562k-pandemic-loans-in-222b-suspected-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ETFs vs mutual funds in 2026: Which is right for your portfolio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more Americans take a hands-on approach to their finances, many are weighing whether to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds.Both offer a simple way to build a diversified portfolio of stocks or bonds, and at their core, the two investment vehicles are very similar. But key differences &ndash; including how they trade and how they are taxed &ndash; can shape long-term returns, experts say."When investors compare ETFs and mutual funds, it&rsquo;s important to start with what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-in-2026-which-is-right-for-your-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-in-2026-which-is-right-for-your-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal probe into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is ending, U.S. Justice Dept. says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is &zwnj;closing its investigation &#8203;into cost overruns &#8203;in renovations at the &#8203;Federal Reserve under chairman &zwnj;Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirro closes investigation into Federal Reserve over building project]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday she directed her office to close its investigation into the Federal Reserve over a building project, a move that could lead a key Senate holdout to now vote to advance President Donald Trump's nominee for Fed chair.Pirro said the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, would take over the investigation, moving it from the hands of federal prosecutors into those of a longtime government watchdog. The move relieves pressu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pirro-closes-investigation-into-federal-reserve-over-building-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pirro-closes-investigation-into-federal-reserve-over-building-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From rogue AI blackmailing humans to condensing school days, the AI revolution is already reshaping life]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the world enters what experts call the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," American business leaders are placing a massive bet on the future of the republic.FOX Business&rsquo; "Mornings with Maria" went inside the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, revealing how titans of banking, defense and tech are investing hundreds of billions of dollars to build out AI infrastructure and data centers that will redefine the U.S. economy.Meta Platforms President and Vice Chair Dina Powell McCormic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-rogue-ai-blackmailing-humans-to-condensing-school-days-the-ai-revolution-is-already-reshaping-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/from-rogue-ai-blackmailing-humans-to-condensing-school-days-the-ai-revolution-is-already-reshaping-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a government stake in Spirit Airlines could mean for passengers and the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers are unlikely to see major disruptions as the Trump administration reportedly moves closer to a bailout of bankrupt Spirit Airlines, industry experts say.Officials are discussing a roughly $500 million deal to help Spirit exit bankruptcy &ndash; an arrangement that could leave the federal government with up to a 90% stake in the low-cost carrier, Reuters reported.For most Americans, the situation is not expected to affect summer travel plans, according to aviation consultant Mike Boyd."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-government-stake-in-spirit-airlines-could-mean-for-passengers-and-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/what-a-government-stake-in-spirit-airlines-could-mean-for-passengers-and-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resales after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after omnibus budget bill passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster Canada is delisting resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario events as it prepares to comply with incoming provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your summer BBQ is about to cost more – here’s the surprising reason why]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Americans head into barbecue season, rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions are driving up the cost of propane.When energy prices rise, the added costs ripple through the food system and into everyday purchases, from meat counters to backyard grills."The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts nearly every facet of the U.S. economy and beef cattle are not immune," Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-summer-bbq-is-about-to-cost-more-heres-the-surprising-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/your-summer-bbq-is-about-to-cost-more-heres-the-surprising-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft to offer voluntary buyouts for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike announces roughly 1,400 layoffs in latest round of cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 1,400 people across Nike's Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday.In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike&rsquo;s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of the company&rsquo;s global workforce."This is not a new direction," Alagirisamy wrote. "It is the next phase of the work already underway."The announcement follows a series of recent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-announces-roughly-1400-layoffs-in-latest-round-of-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-announces-roughly-1400-layoffs-in-latest-round-of-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signals interest in buying Spirit Airlines with taxpayer backing, aims to resell for profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has doubled down on the idea of a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines rather than a traditional bailout, an approach critics previously described as highly problematic.Trump reaffirmed his interest in offering the airline a financial lifeline during a meeting at the Oval Office on Thursday, adding that the plan would involve reselling the carrier once oil prices decline."We're thinking about doing it, helping them out and meaning bailing them out or buying it. I th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signals-interest-in-buying-spirit-airlines-with-taxpayer-backing-aims-to-resell-for-profit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-signals-interest-in-buying-spirit-airlines-with-taxpayer-backing-aims-to-resell-for-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson issues recall for nearly 17,000 motorcycles over brake failure issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 17,000 motorcycles over a potential brake failure issue that could heighten the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators.The recalled motorcycles include 2025 and 2026 models.Affected motorcycles include the Harley-Davidson FXLRS with a production date from Dec. 5, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXLRST with a production date from Oct. 3, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXBB with a production date from Oct. 3. 2024, to March 16, 2026;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-issues-recall-for-nearly-17000-motorcycles-over-brake-failure-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/harley-davidson-issues-recall-for-nearly-17000-motorcycles-over-brake-failure-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of ice cream products recalled over undeclared allergens posing 'life-threatening' risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California-based ice cream company is recalling dozens of products over missing ingredient labels that could put people with food allergies at risk.Silver Moon LP, operating as Loard&rsquo;s Ice Cream, is voluntarily recalling all retail-sized products because they may contain undeclared allergens, including milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts and soy, according to an April 16 notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA warned that anyone with allergies or sensitivities to tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-ice-cream-products-recalled-over-undeclared-allergens-posing-life-threatening-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dozens-of-ice-cream-products-recalled-over-undeclared-allergens-posing-life-threatening-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face: steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during "high intensity activities" they pose a potential burn hazard.&nbsp;According to the CPSC, there were 14 reported heat-related incidents with the socks, and 13 of them involved first- or second-degree partial thickness burns.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-urgent-recall-on-popular-product-linked-to-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-issues-urgent-recall-on-popular-product-linked-to-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta informs staff of layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has informed its staff it will let go of roughly 8,000 employees &mdash; approximately 10% of its workforce &mdash; as it looks to bolster its presence in the artificial intelligence space.&nbsp;The employees were told about the sweeping cuts in a memo as the company prepares to make heavy investments in AI. The layoffs are expected to begin May 20."I know this is unwelcome news and confirming this puts everyone in an uneasy state, but we feel this is the best path forward, given the circum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-informs-staff-of-layoffs-affecting-8000-employees-amid-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-informs-staff-of-layoffs-affecting-8000-employees-amid-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: American economic success — we have oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Navy&rsquo;s blockade of Iranian ports is working to perfection, and is basically stopping Iran from selling any oil or getting any money. Losing $400 or $500 million a day means you&rsquo;re in a business that has no future. You won&rsquo;t meet payroll. No retirement accounts. No health benefits either. And your employees and their families and friends are getting very, very angry. They didn&rsquo;t sign on to this insane radical Islamism, which is leading to the destruction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-american-economic-success-we-have-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-american-economic-success-we-have-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines raising ticket prices up to 20% as fuel costs surge amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines warned Wednesday that the company is raising ticket prices by as much as 20% as it grapples with surging jet fuel costs driven by the war in Iran.The alarming notice came during the company&rsquo;s quarterly earnings call, where CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is aiming to "recover 100% of the increase in jet fuel prices as quickly as possible." &nbsp;"Sell-in yields for all future travel are now up 20% year-over-year," Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Andre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-raising-ticket-prices-up-to-20-as-fuel-costs-surge-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-raising-ticket-prices-up-to-20-as-fuel-costs-surge-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatics, NFL announce multi-year partnership for on-site retail at marquee events, including 2026 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off, Fanatics and the NFL announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership where the global sports platform will be the league&rsquo;s official on-site retail partner at marquee events like the one set for Thursday night in Pittsburgh.&nbsp;Fanatics will be bringing its on-site retail expertise to marquee global events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Kickoff, NFL International Games, NFL Flag Championships, NFL Scouting Combine and the Pro Bowl Games.&nbsp;This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-nfl-announce-multi-year-partnership-for-on-site-retail-at-marquee-events-including-2026-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-nfl-announce-multi-year-partnership-for-on-site-retail-at-marquee-events-including-2026-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar De La Hoya joins the battle on Capitol Hill to reinvent boxing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxing&rsquo;s future as both a sport and a business was front and center on Capitol Hill this week, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed whether a fragmented system that has governed the sport for decades can still compete in today&rsquo;s media landscape.At issue is a proposed overhaul that would allow for the creation of a "new, centralized, alternative professional boxing system called Unified Boxing Organizations (UBO)."&nbsp;The entities would be capable of controlling promotion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oscar-de-la-hoya-joins-the-battle-on-capitol-hill-to-reinvent-boxing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oscar-de-la-hoya-joins-the-battle-on-capitol-hill-to-reinvent-boxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls over 140,000 pickup trucks over wiring fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 140,000 Ranger trucks in the U.S. after federal safety regulators warned a wiring issue could elevate the risk of fire, as well as potential crashes or injuries.The recall affects 140,201 vehicles spanning the 2024 through 2026 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The agency said the problem is linked to wiring associated with the sun visor and headliner that may be routed incorrectly or wrapped with too much tape, condi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-140000-pickup-trucks-over-wiring-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-140000-pickup-trucks-over-wiring-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of American defense is undergoing a high-tech revolution as the Pentagon has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to test heavy-duty humanoid robots.Foundation Future Industries recently secured the $24 million contract for its "Phantom" robots, designed to breach enemy sites and spare American lives. CEO Sankaet Pathak and chief strategy advisor Eric Trump argue the technology will help maintain America&rsquo;s edge on the battlefield."We are America First. We have to win this race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eric-trump-backed-robot-startup-lands-24m-pentagon-deal-to-compete-with-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eric-trump-backed-robot-startup-lands-24m-pentagon-deal-to-compete-with-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. shareholders approve $81-billion US takeover by Paramount]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the business to Paramount on Thursday. The approval by shareholders is a big step toward the deal being finalized, which would have big implications for the media landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet increases fees for checked baggage, matching recent Air Canada move]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is increasing the price many passengers will pay to check baggage less than two weeks after a similar Air Canada move, with increases of $5, $10 and $50 to certain checked luggage fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada's most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada&rsquo;s largest venues &mdash;underscoring the genre&rsquo;s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon's new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O&rsquo;Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat's parent company cutting flights due to high cost of jet fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transat A.T. Inc travel company will reduce capacity by six per cent from May to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ternus is replacing Tim Cook as Apple CEO. But he faces a big challenge in AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently a vice-president of hardware engineering with Apple, Ternus has overseen the product design of much of the company's tech, from AirPods to the Macbook Neo. But Apple has struggled on the AI front in recent years, and how Ternus will approach it remains a question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a premium subscription that, for a monthly fee, allows users to extend the life of their story posts, "spotlight" their stories to put them at the front of followers' feeds and see how many people have rewatched their stories. It's part of an industry-wide shift away from services that are free and equal for all users &mdash; a shift that some say is wearing people out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida launches criminal probe into whether chatbot aided suspect in deadly campus shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over whether its ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot could bear legal responsibility in last year&rsquo;s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University.The probe follows a review of chat logs between the suspect, Phoenix Ikner, and ChatGPT after a April 17, 2025, attack that left two people dead and six others injured.Uthmeier alleged the chatbot advised the gunman on what weapons and ammunition to u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-launches-criminal-probe-into-whether-chatbot-aided-suspect-in-deadly-campus-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-launches-criminal-probe-into-whether-chatbot-aided-suspect-in-deadly-campus-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A beginner-friendly ETF portfolio that requires almost no maintenance and delivers long-term results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people who delay investing aren't doing so because they think putting their money into the markets is a bad idea. They're stuck in front of a confusing smorgasbord of options, afraid to pile the wrong things on their plate and at least a little afraid of looking like they don't know what they're doing (especially if it's true). Thus, analysis paralysis is often the default.Have no fear. There's a quick and simple way to build a sensible portfolio by using a small handful of exchange-traded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-beginner-friendly-etf-portfolio-that-requires-almost-no-maintenance-and-delivers-long-term-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-beginner-friendly-etf-portfolio-that-requires-almost-no-maintenance-and-delivers-long-term-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: No sock puppet — Kevin Warsh will bring a gust of fresh air to the Federal Reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee today and passed with flying colors. It&rsquo;s the best way I can put it. It may well be a new era for the Federal Reserve as Mr. Warsh outlined his long-held views that the central bank&rsquo;s remit has grown too far and too wide and must be curbed.That its balance sheet of assets and liabilities should similarly be downsized, that it was never meant to be an overbearing central planning economic agen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-sock-puppet-kevin-warsh-will-bring-a-gust-of-fresh-air-to-the-federal-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-no-sock-puppet-kevin-warsh-will-bring-a-gust-of-fresh-air-to-the-federal-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa John's box message telling customers to tip delivery drivers sparks fierce tipping culture debate online]]></title><description><![CDATA[A message encouraging Papa John's customers to tip their delivery drivers has enraged social media users, as frustration over America's expanding "tipping culture" continues to ferment.TikTok user @sydneeee___ posted a video last week showing a box from the pizza chain that stated: "DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service."&nbsp;The message left some fuming, sparking a debate over the purpose of delivery fees and whether corporations should be responsible for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-box-message-telling-customers-to-tip-delivery-drivers-sparks-fierce-tipping-culture-debate-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-box-message-telling-customers-to-tip-delivery-drivers-sparks-fierce-tipping-culture-debate-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States secure $23M from Roblox, mandate stricter protections for young users: 'The right thing to do']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox has agreed to sweeping platform overhauls and more than $23 million in combined settlements with the states of Alabama and West Virginia following investigations into the gaming platform's child safety failures.The settlements, both announced by the states' attorneys general on Tuesday, mandate strict new safeguards designed to protect minors from online predators and inappropriate content.Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who secured a $12.2 million settlement that ensures 100% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-secure-23m-from-roblox-mandate-stricter-protections-for-young-users-the-right-thing-to-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/states-secure-23m-from-roblox-mandate-stricter-protections-for-young-users-the-right-thing-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP senator will block Warsh nomination until 'bogus' Powell probe ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said Tuesday he will continue to block Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve after a heated hearing, arguing the process cannot move forward amid an ongoing Justice Department investigation involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell."At the end of the day, there's only one thing that solves this problem, and it's getting rid of the bogus investigation that started without the president's knowledge and has created this situation," Tillis told FOX Business o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-will-block-warsh-nomination-until-bogus-powell-probe-ends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gop-senator-will-block-warsh-nomination-until-bogus-powell-probe-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he wants 'somebody' to buy Spirit Airlines, opposes United-American merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines, with the low-cost carrier facing headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy.Trump was interviewed on CNBC's "Squawk Box" and said, "I don't mind mergers" and suggested that could help resolve the issues Spirit faces."You know, Spirit's in trouble, and I'd love somebody to buy Spirit. It's 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out," the president said.He also drew a distinction betw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-wants-somebody-to-buy-spirit-airlines-opposes-united-american-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-he-wants-somebody-to-buy-spirit-airlines-opposes-united-american-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We gotta eat’: Philly butcher on rising beef prices as customers adjust spending habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising beef prices are drawing renewed scrutiny as federal investigators examine whether market dynamics or potential misconduct, are driving costs higher for American consumers.FOX Business&rsquo; Jeff Flock joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on a new Justice Department criminal investigation tied to the surge in beef prices as households continue to feel the strain at grocery stores.POPULAR BABY FOOD BRAND HIT BY 'CRIMINAL ACT' AS RAT POISON FOUND IN SEIZE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-gotta-eat-philly-butcher-on-rising-beef-prices-as-customers-adjust-spending-habits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-gotta-eat-philly-butcher-on-rising-beef-prices-as-customers-adjust-spending-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California accuses Amazon of pushing rivals to raise prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[California officials allege Amazon may have quietly driven up prices across the internet by pressuring retailers and brands not to undercut its listings, according to newly unsealed court evidence.The allegations, revealed Monday as part of the state&rsquo;s antitrust lawsuit, claim Amazon worked behind the scenes with companies like Levi Strauss and others to influence pricing at competitors, including Walmart, Home Depot and Chewy.In one example cited by the state, Levi&rsquo;s allegedly pushe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-accuses-amazon-of-pushing-rivals-to-raise-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-accuses-amazon-of-pushing-rivals-to-raise-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert rips ‘irresponsible’ AI study over blackmail scenarios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns about artificial intelligence behaving unpredictably are gaining attention following a recent experiment involving leading AI models, though experts remain divided on what the findings actually demonstrate.President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Co-Chair David Sacks joined FOX Business&rsquo; Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to address claims tied to an Anthropic study examining so-called "agentic misalignment."ELON MUSK BACKS &lsquo;UNIVERSAL HIGH INCOME&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-rips-irresponsible-ai-study-over-blackmail-scenarios/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-rips-irresponsible-ai-study-over-blackmail-scenarios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ reportedly pursuing criminal antitrust probe of major meatpacking companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is reportedly pursuing a criminal antitrust investigation of large meatpacking companies after President Donald Trump called for them to face a probe over the higher prices facing consumers.The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that while the DOJ indicated it was investigating beef companies following the president's request, the criminal nature of the probe hasn't been disclosed previously.Trump claimed in November that beef companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reportedly-pursuing-criminal-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpacking-companies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doj-reportedly-pursuing-criminal-antitrust-probe-of-major-meatpacking-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mythos, Anthropic's most advanced AI model to date, has sparked fears about the threat to traditional software security after the AI &zwnj;startup said the preview had uncovered "thousands" of major vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco plans major growth push, targeting 30 new locations annually]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is betting big on a massive global expansion strategy, aiming to open 30 new warehouses annually over the next decade.Driven by a combined goal to fix overcrowded stores and record-breaking demand, the retail giant is moving into new territories like Port St. Lucie, Florida, while eyeing a 50-50 split between U.S. and international growth. For the American consumer, this could mean shorter lines, better parking and more access to bulk savings as the company tackles "overburdened" location]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plans-major-growth-push-targeting-30-new-locations-annually/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-plans-major-growth-push-targeting-30-new-locations-annually/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Federal Reserve shapes your wallet – and why it matters right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to what Americans can afford, no institution looms larger than the Federal Reserve.The nation&rsquo;s central bank doesn&rsquo;t set the price of groceries, cars or homes directly. But it does influence how expensive it is to borrow money &ndash; and that can make a significant difference in what families pay each month.Right now, borrowing is costly. High interest rates mean larger monthly payments on mortgages, car loans and credit cards, even if the price of a home or vehicle ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-federal-reserve-shapes-your-wallet-and-why-it-matters-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-federal-reserve-shapes-your-wallet-and-why-it-matters-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh view the central bank's inflation goal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh is testifying on Tuesday about his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, with senators likely to press him on his views of the Fed's 2% inflation target given the persistent price pressures affecting the U.S. economy since the pandemic.The 56-year-old Warsh, who served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, will testify before the Senate Banking Committee as senators weigh his nomination to succeed current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term leading the central bank is due]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-does-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-view-the-central-banks-inflation-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-does-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh-view-the-central-banks-inflation-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is John Ternus, set to succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, John Ternus, is set to take over as the tech manufacturer's CEO later this year after current chief executive Tim Cook announced on Monday that he would be stepping down.Cook will transition to executive chairman of the company&rsquo;s board of directors. The company said the transition followed a "thoughtful, long-term succession planning process" and was unanimously approved by the board of directors."It has been the greatest privilege of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/who-is-john-ternus-set-to-succeed-tim-cook-as-apples-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/who-is-john-ternus-set-to-succeed-tim-cook-as-apples-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Scott predicts 'near unanimous' GOP support for Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ahead of hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-SC, said he expects Federal Reserve Chairman candidate Kevin Warsh to successfully move through the Senate confirmation process, despite opposition from Democrats in the higher chamber.&nbsp;Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump in January to chair the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to replace outgoing Chairman Jerome Powell.&nbsp;"I think Kevin is a fantastic person and a very strong pick," Scott told Fox News Digital duri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-scott-predicts-near-unanimous-gop-support-for-trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-ahead-of-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-scott-predicts-near-unanimous-gop-support-for-trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-ahead-of-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to name new Canada-U.S. trade advisory council, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a new advisory council on Canada and U.S. trade on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a possible deal.The letter was sent by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, who wrote that a merger between United and American would "combine two of the 'Big Four' U.S. airlines into an 'industry behemoth,' controlling nearly half of the U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bipartisan-senators-press-united-and-american-ceos-on-reported-merger-of-leading-airlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bipartisan-senators-press-united-and-american-ceos-on-reported-merger-of-leading-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster brings back fan-favorite 'Endless Shrimp' deal in long-awaited return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Lobster is bringing back its famous "Endless Shrimp" promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings.The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be priced at $24.99 per person, up from $20 in 2024, when it most recently appeared on menus. Other locations have reportedly priced the promotion at $29.99, according to USA Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-brings-back-fan-favorite-endless-shrimp-deal-in-long-awaited-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-brings-back-fan-favorite-endless-shrimp-deal-in-long-awaited-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership change at Apple sparks industry and Wall Street reactions as Cook transitions roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO and transitioning to executive chairman, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1, 2026, as reactions begin pouring in from across the tech industry and Wall Street.Apple said the leadership change follows a long-planned succession process, with Ternus, a 25-year company veteran and current head of Hardware Engineering, stepping into the CEO role as the company navigates its next phase of innovation.John Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and currently ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leadership-change-at-apple-sparks-industry-and-wall-street-reactions-as-cook-transitions-roles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/leadership-change-at-apple-sparks-industry-and-wall-street-reactions-as-cook-transitions-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Banking, blockading, and the final Iranian financial squeeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week Treasury Man Scott Bessent unveiled Operation Economic Fury to put maximum financial pressure on the hoodlums running the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. I&rsquo;d like to give that economic fury some more visibility, because I think blockading Iran ports, which will keep the regime out of the money, along with a banking freeze, are two major weapons that will eventually bring the regime to an end.We know the Iranian ports are being successfully blocked, and it won&rsquo;t be long u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-banking-blockading-and-the-final-iranian-financial-squeeze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-banking-blockading-and-the-final-iranian-financial-squeeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, handing reins to hardware leader John Ternus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company's market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion US during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained by the threat of Iranian attacks, impacting the availability of a key input in making jet fuel.Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Price Index showed that the global price of jet fuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/soaring-jet-fuel-prices-threaten-to-drive-up-summer-travel-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/soaring-jet-fuel-prices-threaten-to-drive-up-summer-travel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in major leadership shakeup, successor named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down in a major leadership shakeup, the tech giant announced Monday.He will transition to executive chairman of the company&rsquo;s board of directors and will be succeeded by longtime Apple veteran John Ternus, the company&rsquo;s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, effective Sept. 1.&nbsp;"It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company," Cook said.&nbsp;"I love Apple w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-in-major-leadership-shakeup-successor-named/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-in-major-leadership-shakeup-successor-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could S&amp;P 500 ETFs alone fund your entire retirement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most investors have heard that investing in the S&amp;P 500 is one of the best ways to create long-term wealth. It's probably the default option in their workplace retirement plan. Even a lot of self-directed investors will put their money in the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF or the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF and call it a day. There's a reason, after all, that these are the two largest ETFs in the world, with more than $1.6 trillion in assets combined.The S&amp;P 500 is many people's only investme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/could-sampp-500-etfs-alone-fund-your-entire-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/could-sampp-500-etfs-alone-fund-your-entire-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California built more homes than people over six years — so why is housing still so tight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state's population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight.An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in which California's population grew by only 39,000 residents.Despite the relative growth in the number of housing units available, vacancy rates showed the market remained tigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-built-more-homes-than-people-over-six-years-so-why-is-housing-still-so-tight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-built-more-homes-than-people-over-six-years-so-why-is-housing-still-so-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase comes after the inflation rate fell in February to 1.8 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with deeper layoffs expected later this year, according to a report.The tech giant intends to slash roughly 10% of its global workforce &mdash; or nearly 8,000 employees &mdash; in an initial round of cuts on May 20, sources told Reuters.The company is also planning additional layoffs in the second half of the year, though details including timing and scope remain unclear, the outlet reported.The report follows earlier Reuters re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-plans-to-slash-roughly-8000-jobs-next-month-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-plans-to-slash-roughly-8000-jobs-next-month-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV shopping empire behind QVC, HSN files for bankruptcy amid mounting losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company behind well-known shopping channels QVC and HSN has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. &nbsp;QVC Group, which filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, announced the filing in a press release Thursday, saying the company will undergo a restructuring support agreement (RSA) to reduce its debt from $6.6 billion to $1.3 billion.The goal of the RSA is to emerge from bankruptcy within 90 days.&nbsp;"The company has ample liquidity to support the business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tv-shopping-empire-behind-qvc-hsn-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tv-shopping-empire-behind-qvc-hsn-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Stocks Melt Up, While President Trump Marches to Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[More good news on President Trump winning the war and the growing likelihood that some kind of agreement will be made with Iran. It&rsquo;s driving the stock market sky-high.&nbsp;My guess is improving the animal spirits of all Americans who know the cause to destroy Iran is just but were concerned how difficult it might be.I continue to call this the Trump miracle. I continue to believe it is providential. Ending the most gruesome government since the Nazis of World War II. It&rsquo;s such a ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-stocks-melt-up-while-president-trump-marches-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-stocks-melt-up-while-president-trump-marches-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks over gearshift issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. following a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into reports of unexpected downshifts, the regulator said on Friday.NHTSA's recall announcement said Ford was aware of two injuries and one accident that were potentially related to the issue, and that dealers would update the trucks' powertrain control module (PCM) software as a remedy.Earlier this year, the regulator had expanded a safety-related]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-14-million-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-gearshift-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-nearly-14-million-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-gearshift-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA to cut flights at major US airport to reduce delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that it would implement a scheduling reduction at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after the airlines that serve the airport planned to scale up flights despite significant levels of cancellations and delays.&nbsp;O'Hare is the busiest airport in the U.S. based on flight volume and had over 3,080 flights planned on peak days for summer 2026, an increase of 14.9% from peak days in summer 2025 when just 60% of arrivals and depar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-to-cut-flights-at-major-us-airport-to-reduce-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-to-cut-flights-at-major-us-airport-to-reduce-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak and seafood chain 801 Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy after closing Denver, Minneapolis spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kansas-based restaurant group with several steak and seafood locations in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, Nebraska and Iowa, has filed for bankruptcy.801 Restaurant Group LLC filed for Chapter 11 reorganization last Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Kansas, the company confirmed to Fox Business.The business owns several companies that operate restaurants as 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish and 801 Local.RISING FUEL COSTS THREATEN SPIRIT AIRLINES' BANKRUPTCY EXIT PLAN: REPORTS"The comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-and-seafood-chain-801-restaurant-group-files-for-bankruptcy-after-closing-denver-minneapolis-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steak-and-seafood-chain-801-restaurant-group-files-for-bankruptcy-after-closing-denver-minneapolis-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart to remodel over 650 stores, open about 20 new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart announced that it's planning to remodel more than 650 of its stores around the U.S. while it also will open about 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027.The retail giant said on Thursday that the plan builds on its 2024 commitment to open or convert over 150 new locations while updating its existing store portfolio."This investment is intended to create jobs, help strengthen local economies, and make shopping faster and more convenient for our customers," Walmart said, adding that the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-to-remodel-over-650-stores-open-about-20-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-to-remodel-over-650-stores-open-about-20-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk backs ‘universal high income’ to combat AI job losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&nbsp;turned heads Friday when he suggested that the federal government paying citizens a "universal high income" is the best way to combat AI-related job losses."Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI," Musk said in a post on his own X platform shortly after midnight Friday morning.The proposal, which is still pinned to the top of his X account, rebuffed the idea that such payments would be inflationary."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-backs-universal-high-income-to-combat-ai-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-backs-universal-high-income-to-combat-ai-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing plans to spend $36 million on composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility, the aerospace company's president announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down, departure is 'spooking investors']]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings will not seek re-election to the company's board.He is currently the chair of the streaming entertainment giant's board of directors."Reed Hastings has informed us that he will not stand for re-election to our Board when his current term expires at the Annual Meeting in June, in order to focus on his philanthropy and other pursuits," the company wrote in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission report.NETFLIX RAISES SUBSCRIPTION PRICES ACROSS ALL PLANS"Reed bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-departure-is-spooking-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-departure-is-spooking-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends Toronto and Montreal flights to JFK over jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends 6 routes 'no longer economically feasible' amid jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices plummeted more than 10% on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all commercial shipping traffic for the duration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude fell over 10% to under $85 a barrel, while Brent crude oil prices dropped more than 10% to around $89 a barrel.The plunge in oil prices comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open for all commercial ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-plunge-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-for-commercial-shipping-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-plunge-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-for-commercial-shipping-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally, oil falls more than 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed in morning trading, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to about $86 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally and oil tumbles 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed shortly after open, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to $89.13 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, U.S. stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, US stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a train to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium will cost $150]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans planning to use New Jersey's NJ Transit to travel from New York City to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games this summer will have to pay $150 for a round-trip ticket, officials confirmed on Friday.The fare would apply to fans taking NJ Transit's rail service from New York City's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, with a stop at Secaucus station.News of the pricing was first reported by The Athletic.Ordinarily, the fare for that route would cost $12.90 for a return ticket, which the repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taking-a-train-to-world-cup-games-at-metlife-stadium-will-cost-150/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/taking-a-train-to-world-cup-games-at-metlife-stadium-will-cost-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year partnership for AI push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legacy automaker eyes 60 per cent data centre footprint cut by 2029 as it leans into big tech in software, AI Race. Deal is set to co-develop 100+ initiatives at Stellantis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash’s new ad tools could change how restaurants compete for customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is rolling out new advertising features to help restaurants find customers who are more likely to order from them, bring in new diners and expand their business more efficiently.In a news release shared by the company on Thursday, three new tools have been added to the online food ordering/delivery platform to help restaurants quickly gain regular customers.&nbsp;"Restaurant brands want to reach customers who will genuinely enjoy their food and hospitality and keep coming back over time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doordashs-new-ad-tools-could-change-how-restaurants-compete-for-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/doordashs-new-ad-tools-could-change-how-restaurants-compete-for-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50,000 toys pulled from shelves over batteries that pose 'death' risk to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50,000 pet laser toys are being recalled across the U.S. after officials warned they pose a "serious risk of injury or death" to children.The recall affects about 51,160 "Lil&rsquo; Buddies Pet Laser Toys" sold by Los Angeles-based JC Sales. The products fail to meet mandatory safety standards for items containing button cell and coin batteries, according to a Thursday notice from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The agency said the toys have a dangerously un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-50000-toys-pulled-from-shelves-over-batteries-that-pose-death-risk-to-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-50000-toys-pulled-from-shelves-over-batteries-that-pose-death-risk-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspects convicted for insurance fraud after staging costume bear attacks in luxury vehicles caught on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Los Angeles-area residents were recently convicted in an unusual insurance fraud scheme using a person in a bear costume to fake attacks on high-end vehicles to collect insurance payouts.As part of the California Department of Insurance's Operation Bear Claw, Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village; Ruben Tamrazian, 26, of Glendale; and Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, of Glendale, pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud and were sentenced to 180 days in jail and two years of supervised probati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/suspects-convicted-for-insurance-fraud-after-staging-costume-bear-attacks-in-luxury-vehicles-caught-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/suspects-convicted-for-insurance-fraud-after-staging-costume-bear-attacks-in-luxury-vehicles-caught-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xanax XR recalled after discovery that tablets may fail to release medication properly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A batch of Xanax XR is being recalled nationwide after the manufacturer found it may not release the medication in the body as intended.Viatris, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall for ALPRAZolam extended-release tablets, 3 mg, distributed in 60-count bottles under lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Xanax XR is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder and anxiety in adults.The issue was classified as a Class II rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/xanax-xr-recalled-after-discovery-that-tablets-may-fail-to-release-medication-properly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/xanax-xr-recalled-after-discovery-that-tablets-may-fail-to-release-medication-properly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s Iran Miracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s remarkable half-hour news gaggle covered so much ground and so knowledgeably. I doubt if there&rsquo;s another president like it in my lifetime that could have done that.Mr. Trump&rsquo;s message, as I heard it, is that the war in Iran is over. We have destroyed them militarily and the brilliant blockade strategy is destroying them economically and financially.Iran as a nuclear and terrorist power is over.All the critics have been proven wrong. Mr. Trump has been proven r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-iran-miracle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumps-iran-miracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo revenues soar after slashing prices on Lay&rsquo;s, Doritos amid 'holistic' company transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and drink giant PepsiCo is seeing significant gains after lowering prices on its signature snacks and beverages earlier this year to lure back cost-conscious consumers.In February, the company slashed prices by up to 15% on its signature snacks, including Lay&rsquo;s and Doritos, as Americans tightened their budgets amid persistently high costs.PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta told FOX Business anchor Liz Claman Thursday the strategy helped consumers financially and helped drive the company&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-revenues-soar-after-slashing-prices-on-layrsquos-doritos-amid-holistic-company-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-revenues-soar-after-slashing-prices-on-layrsquos-doritos-amid-holistic-company-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allbirds drops sneakers, reinvents itself as an AI infrastructure company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allbirds on Wednesday announced that the company will pivot from making sneakers to providing computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI).The San Francisco-based company said it will execute a $50 million convertible financing agreement with an institutional investor to begin acquiring graphics processing units (GPUs), which can be used to train AI models.The company also plans to rebrand itself as "NewBird AI" and eventually shift its focus to offering cloud computing capacity and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allbirds-drops-sneakers-reinvents-itself-as-an-ai-infrastructure-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allbirds-drops-sneakers-reinvents-itself-as-an-ai-infrastructure-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Security’s next COLA projection might not go as far as retirees hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[American retirees who are receiving Social Security will see an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year, and a new report projects that next year's benefit increase may be smaller than many retirees expect.A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts that Social Security's 2027 COLA will be 2.8%, which would be the same benefit boost as the 2026 COLA.That would amount to an increase in the average Social Security benefits check for retired workers of $56.69, raising the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-securitys-next-cola-projection-might-not-go-as-far-as-retirees-hope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-securitys-next-cola-projection-might-not-go-as-far-as-retirees-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax fight heats up as New York targets wealthy homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing push for higher taxes on wealthy homeowners in New York is intensifying the debate over how far states should go to raise revenue, as policymakers weigh the broader economic impact on investment, housing and taxpayer behavior.FOX Business&rsquo; Connor Hansen joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to report on the latest proposals, which center on a new tax targeting high-value second homes owned by nonresidents.The proposal comes as voters nationwide continue t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tax-fight-heats-up-as-new-york-targets-wealthy-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tax-fight-heats-up-as-new-york-targets-wealthy-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations cancels all Cuba operations until October amid island's fuel crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations has both extended and broadened its suspension of operations in Cuba, as the popular tourist hub remains cut off from oil shipments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks' of jet fuel left amid Hormuz blockade, energy agency chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has "maybe 6 weeks or so jet fuel left" amid shortages due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Associated Press reported Thursday.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol offered the analysis in an interview, telling the AP that the Hormuz situation has caused "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.""In the past, there was a group called &lsquo;Dire Straits.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s a dire strait now, and it is going to have major imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-amid-hormuz-blockade-energy-agency-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-amid-hormuz-blockade-energy-agency-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo says its price cuts are bringing shoppers back]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years.The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for products like chips and snacks showed early signs of recovery.After a stretch where higher prices weighed on buying habits, PepsiCo said i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-says-its-price-cuts-are-bringing-shoppers-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pepsico-says-its-price-cuts-are-bringing-shoppers-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall as Iran ceasefire eases market tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.3% from last week's reading of 6.37%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.83% a year ago.MIAMI OVERTAKES LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK AS WORLD'S RISKIEST HOUSING MARKET FOR BUBBLE RISK"Compared to one year ago when rates were at 6.83%, this is a meaningful improvement for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-as-iran-ceasefire-eases-market-tensions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-as-iran-ceasefire-eases-market-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising fuel costs threaten Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy exit plan: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines is facing renewed financial pressure as rising fuel costs threaten to complicate its efforts to exit bankruptcy, adding uncertainty to its restructuring plan, according to reports.&nbsp;The low-cost carrier, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024, has been working toward a financial overhaul aimed at stabilizing operations and improving liquidity. But a recent surge in fuel prices &ndash; driven by the ongoing war with Iran &ndash; is creating fresh headwin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-fuel-costs-threaten-spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-exit-plan-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rising-fuel-costs-threaten-spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-exit-plan-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatorade parent company PepsiCo said Thursday they're hoping to broaden their customer base to include non-athletes who are also trying to hydrate &mdash; whether they're on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing a hangover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to 'oil shock']]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging prices provide 'adrenaline shot' for Canadian helium industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada&rsquo;s nascent helium industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air travel faces 'unprecedented' fuel crisis as war squeezes supply, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe has "maybe six weeks" of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain throttled. Here's what consumers should know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration taps automakers to boost weapons production in WWII-style push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is turning to automakers and U.S. manufacturers to ramp up weapons production in a World War II-style push, a Pentagon official confirmed to FOX Business."The Department of War is committed to rapidly expanding the defense industrial base by leveraging all available commercial solutions and technologies to ensure our warfighters maintain a decisive advantage," a Pentagon Official told FOX Business."The Department is aggressively pursuing and integrating the best of Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-taps-automakers-to-boost-weapons-production-in-wwii-style-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-taps-automakers-to-boost-weapons-production-in-wwii-style-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await]]></title><description><![CDATA[The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks &mdash;including the harsh reality of Canadian winters &mdash; as it seeks to expand north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal NDP introduced a motion on Wednesday to ban so-called surveillance pricing, where personal data is used to offer individual customers or groups of people different prices than others. While finding specific examples is difficult, critics argue it's a serious problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oil and gas losing competitive edge due to industrial carbon price: industry leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in Canada's oil and gas sector say the industrial carbon levy would erode the country's competitive edge at a time when the world is clamouring for a reliable energy supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tough job market isn't getting any better for young Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of young people are turning to job fairs to try and stand out in-person to find a gig for this summer, but competition remains intense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of locations in Canada, U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year &mdash; outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after sweeping three byelections in Ontario and Quebec that gave him a majority in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is temporarily removing the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns to CEO role on interim basis, as Irina Novoselsky exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a contract between the company and a controversial U.S. government department, making way for the firm's founder to return on an interim basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap between richest and poorest Canadians widened again in 2025, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada says the income gap &mdash; measuring the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and those in the bottom 40 per cent &mdash; reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Premium raising prices for first time since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Premium subscribers should expect to see higher monthly prices, marking the first increase since 2023.The streaming platform said the price changes will help it "maintain features our members value most: ad-free viewing, background play, and a massive library of 300M+ tracks on YouTube Music.""We continue to offer several plans, ensuring subscribers can choose the option that works best for them," the company said.NETFLIX CEO GRILLED DURING HEATED SENATE HEARING OVER TRANS CONTENT FOR CH]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/youtube-premium-raising-prices-for-first-time-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/youtube-premium-raising-prices-for-first-time-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped back below $100 US a barrel on Monday, though its still up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war began in late February. The S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all reversed their early losses to close up, as Wall Street holds out hope that a worst-case economic scenario can be avoided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered just over $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets also dipped in early trading, following world markets on their downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That's up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise above $100, North American stock market holds steady as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Trump Accounts pitched as tax-season gateway to building wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[With an eye on the next generation, a new Trump Accounts proposal aims to turn tax season into more than a yearly chore &ndash; recasting it as a first step toward building lasting wealth.Tucked inside President Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the plan would create government-backed investment accounts for children, designed to grow over time.The accounts would function much like traditional long-term investment vehicles, but with rules tailored to protect young savers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-trump-accounts-pitched-as-tax-season-gateway-to-building-wealth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-trump-accounts-pitched-as-tax-season-gateway-to-building-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta vows appeal of 'landmark' social media verdicts, warns of free speech erosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is pushing back against a pair of verdicts that awarded plaintiffs hundreds of millions. The company has vowed to appeal the New Mexico and California rulings, and has already taken countermeasures against attorneys looking to recruit plaintiffs on the very social media platforms that they're looking to fight.In New Mexico, a jury found Meta liable for misleading customers about the safety of its platforms. The New Mexico Department of Justice celebrated the victory, which made the southwes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-vows-appeal-of-landmark-social-media-verdicts-warns-of-free-speech-erosion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-vows-appeal-of-landmark-social-media-verdicts-warns-of-free-speech-erosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barron Trump’s beverage brand unveils first flavors ahead of launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[First son Barron Trump&rsquo;s new beverage venture has announced its first two flavors ahead of its planned launch, now set for May.&nbsp;SOLLOS Yerba Mate, headquartered near Mar-a-Lago, revealed the news in a LinkedIn post last week."Introducing our 12-pack: Pineapple + Coconut," the company said. "Launching May 2026."The announcement comes after the 19-year-old, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, was listed as a director of the Palm Beach, Florida-based beverage company, according t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trumps-beverage-brand-unveils-first-flavors-ahead-of-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trumps-beverage-brand-unveils-first-flavors-ahead-of-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters prize money has never been higher, here’s what each golfer gets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic green jacket still defines the Masters &mdash; but the prize money has never been greater.This year&rsquo;s winner will take home a record $4.5 million, a payday that separates sharply from the rest of the field.On Saturday, the Masters announced a total purse of $22.5 million&mdash;an increase of $1.5 million from last year and up $7.5 million from 2022, when American Scottie Scheffler won.More than $17 million of this year&rsquo;s total will go to the top 15 finishers, with payouts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/masters-prize-money-has-never-been-higher-heres-what-each-golfer-gets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/masters-prize-money-has-never-been-higher-heres-what-each-golfer-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront."The Commission&rsquo;s Fees Rule makes it very clear that the total price of live-event tickets must be disclosed up-front to enable consumers to make fully informed purchasing decisions," FTC&rsquo;s Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-reaches-settlement-to-refund-10-million-to-customers-over-deceptive-pricing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-reaches-settlement-to-refund-10-million-to-customers-over-deceptive-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil producers org shreds California Dem for blaming Iran war for his district's gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Association (USOGA) fired back at Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Saturday night, rebuking narratives from Democrats in the deep blue state about gas prices, which include high state taxes."High gas prices in your district aren&rsquo;t 'Trump&rsquo;s war' &mdash; they&rsquo;re Sacramento&rsquo;s doing," the X account run by USOGA President Tim Stewart wrote in a direct response to Khanna."California drivers pay nearly double the national average in state taxes, plus cap-and-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-org-shreds-california-dem-for-blaming-iran-war-for-his-districts-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-producers-org-shreds-california-dem-for-blaming-iran-war-for-his-districts-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent cancelling of a horror novelist's book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people injured after mass shooting at New Jersey Chick-fil-A: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey that left multiple people injured Saturday evening, according to reports.The shooting took place at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, according to NJ.com. &nbsp;It was not immediately clear how many people were shot or the extent of their injuries, but RLS Media reported at least six people were shot."This is an active and ongoing investigation," a spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office told]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-people-injured-after-mass-shooting-at-new-jersey-chick-fil-a-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/multiple-people-injured-after-mass-shooting-at-new-jersey-chick-fil-a-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to ditch AI anxiety — experts say there’s a lot less to fear than we think]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, "Change is the only constant." That observation has remained true since his death, but now change is happening even faster, largely due to generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) technology such as ChatGPT or Claude. And that is making many workers even more anxious than usual. But there&rsquo;s also some good news for people willing to learn."Change is always stressful,"&nbsp;Liz Bentley, a workplac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/time-to-ditch-ai-anxiety-experts-say-theres-a-lot-less-to-fear-than-we-think/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/time-to-ditch-ai-anxiety-experts-say-theres-a-lot-less-to-fear-than-we-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 50-home Miami sanctuary where smart money is buying decades of security for their kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind the towering mahogany gates of Miami Beach&rsquo;s Allison Island, the Wall Street South movement is showing its most permanent face yet. It&rsquo;s not just about the zero-percent state income tax or the deep-water docks; it&rsquo;s about the "Caution: Children at Play" signs lining the streets.While legacy metros struggle with urban decay and rising crime, this private sanctuary is being transformed into a high-security nursery for the next generation of American industry. Here, crisp m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-the-50-home-miami-sanctuary-where-smart-money-is-buying-decades-of-security-for-their-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inside-the-50-home-miami-sanctuary-where-smart-money-is-buying-decades-of-security-for-their-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines joins wave of carriers hiking checked bag fees as jet fuel prices skyrocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Airlines on Thursday announced it's raising fees for checked bags as the company and other airlines face rising fuel costs.The airline is raising its bag fee for flights within the U.S., Canada and short-haul international flights by $10 to $50 for the first bag and $60 for the second bag. Customers will also pay $200 for the third checked bag when purchased at the airport, an increase of $50.&nbsp;Travelers who prepay for their first and second checked bags on the American Airlines web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-joins-wave-of-carriers-hiking-checked-bag-fees-as-jet-fuel-prices-skyrocket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-airlines-joins-wave-of-carriers-hiking-checked-bag-fees-as-jet-fuel-prices-skyrocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware of these tax scams as the filing deadline approaches, Congress warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bipartisan leaders of Congress' Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look to use on unsuspecting taxpayers as filing season winds down.Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns or request an extension, and scammers may take advantage of the approaching deadline to take advantage of taxpayers.Scammers have victimized roughly one in four Americans with tax season scams, which have become increasingly common, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beware-of-these-tax-scams-as-the-filing-deadline-approaches-congress-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beware-of-these-tax-scams-as-the-filing-deadline-approaches-congress-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 8 US housing markets favor buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are currently only eight metro areas that are truly buyer's markets.The economist research team at Realtor.com released a diagnostic tool called the Market Clock that tracks the housing market at the national and metro level based on months of supply, time on market, price changes and list-to-sale ratio to reflect local conditions.It tracks the 50 largest metros in the U.S. and found in i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-8-us-housing-markets-favor-buyers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-8-us-housing-markets-favor-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey outpaces US housing market, tops nation in price growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the rest of the country grapples with a stalled housing market and high interest rates, New Jersey has emerged as the nation's top leader in home price growth.Driven by high-wage jobs and a Manhattan exodus, the state is outpacing the national average and outperforming former COVID-era hotspots like Florida.According to a recent report from Cotality, the Garden State isn&rsquo;t just growing; it&rsquo;s outpacing the field by a wide margin, with home prices climbing nearly 6% in February f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-jersey-outpaces-us-housing-market-tops-nation-in-price-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-jersey-outpaces-us-housing-market-tops-nation-in-price-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China emerges as unexpected player in Trump’s Iran diplomacy push]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's growing involvement in Middle East tensions is offering Beijing an opportunity to position itself as a strategic player as President Donald Trump weighs his next diplomatic moves with Iran.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss how China is leveraging its relationship with Iran to project influence while signaling goodwill ahead of a potential high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump.Recent developments in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-emerges-as-unexpected-player-in-trumps-iran-diplomacy-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-emerges-as-unexpected-player-in-trumps-iran-diplomacy-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US ETF assets under management to more than double to $25T by 2030, Citigroup says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assets under management for U.S. exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade, Citigroup said on Thursday, as investors seek the increasingly popular asset class for low-cost, diversified exposure across markets.As of March 2025, the U.S.-listed ETF industry's total assets stood at about $10.4 trillion, according to Citi.The Wall Street brokerage had previously forecast the industry's AUM to hit $19 trillion by 2030 and $29 trillion by 2035.GOLDMAN SACHS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-etf-assets-under-management-to-more-than-double-to-25t-by-2030-citigroup-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-etf-assets-under-management-to-more-than-double-to-25t-by-2030-citigroup-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation surged in March as consumer prices jumped amid the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war's impact on the energy market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) &ndash; a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost &ndash; rose 0.9% from a month ago and is 3.3% higher than last year. The annual figure jumped from last month's 2.4% reading, while the monthly increase also rose markedly from last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surged-in-march-as-iran-wars-energy-impact-hit-consumers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surged-in-march-as-iran-wars-energy-impact-hit-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bissell steamers recalled in response to dozens of 'serious' burn injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bissell is recalling nearly 2 million of its home steam cleaners in response to over 100 reports of serious burn injuries from one of its attachments, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The brand's Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners are specifically affected by the recall, and the CPSC report says the attachments can "unexpectedly" detach from the steamer, resulting in the user being exposed to hot steam or water, possibly posing a "serious burn hazar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bissell-steamers-recalled-in-response-to-dozens-of-serious-burn-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bissell-steamers-recalled-in-response-to-dozens-of-serious-burn-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USPS halts pension contributions after warning of looming cash crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Postal Service is suspending employer pension contributions for workers beginning Friday, citing a looming cash shortfall, the agency announced Thursday.The move, which affects the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), comes just weeks after the Postal Service warned Congress it could run out of cash in under a year without significant reforms, including changes to pension funding and stamp prices.USPS emphasized that the pause will have no immediate impact on current or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usps-halts-pension-contributions-after-warning-of-looming-cash-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/usps-halts-pension-contributions-after-warning-of-looming-cash-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Low taxes are making the American middle class richer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s take a break from the war and follow up on an important economic story, and that is the continued mobility of the great American middle class. There&rsquo;s a lot more prosperity here than left-wing populist tax-and-spend Democrats would have anyone believe.Scott Winship of the American Enterprise Institute has a new study showing how the core middle class and lower incomes have been shrinking, because of a boom in the upper middle class. Dual income households have nearly tripled si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-low-taxes-are-making-the-american-middle-class-richer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-low-taxes-are-making-the-american-middle-class-richer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property tax burden on Americans climbs as home values dip, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[American homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes, with new data showing that the property tax burden rose last year.Data from analytics firm ATTOM showed that the effective tax rate for single-family homes was 0.9% in 2025, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the highest level since 2020 when the national effective tax rate was 1.1%, according to a Realtor.com report.It also found that while the estimated value for a single-family home was down 1.7% year over year in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/property-tax-burden-on-americans-climbs-as-home-values-dip-new-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/property-tax-burden-on-americans-climbs-as-home-values-dip-new-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous holdout home next to Augusta National stays in family as 2026 Masters kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Augusta National Golf Club, home of the prestigious Masters Tournament, has spent years and more than $200 million expanding its footprint in Augusta, Georgia. The club is buying up hundreds of acres of surrounding land for future development.But one property, long considered a holdout, remains firmly in the hands of the family of its original owners.The home at 1112 Stanley Rd. was built in 1959 by Herman and Elizabeth Thacker, and it still stands just across from Gate 6-A.HOW WME SPORTS AGENTS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/famous-holdout-home-next-to-augusta-national-stays-in-family-as-2026-masters-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/famous-holdout-home-next-to-augusta-national-stays-in-family-as-2026-masters-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC chairman climbs 2,000-foot cell tower to spotlight one of America's toughest trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky-high salaries are drawing new attention to one of the country&rsquo;s most overlooked blue-collar jobs, and demand is surging for workers willing to scale America&rsquo;s communications infrastructure.Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and FOX Business' Darren Botelho joined Stuart Varney in a FOX Business exclusive on "Varney &amp; Co." from atop a 2,000-foot broadcast tower in North Carolina, highlighting the workforce behind the nation&rsquo;s expanding connectivity b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chairman-climbs-2000-foot-cell-tower-to-spotlight-one-of-americas-toughest-trades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chairman-climbs-2000-foot-cell-tower-to-spotlight-one-of-americas-toughest-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall for first time in weeks after US-Iran ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell this week after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.37% from last week's reading of 6.46%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.62% a year ago.LOS ANGELES LEADS NATION IN MASSIVE POPULATION EXODUS AS &lsquo;BREAKING POINT&rsquo; HITS G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-weeks-after-us-iran-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-for-first-time-in-weeks-after-us-iran-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon disrupting itself, rebuilding customer shopping experience around AI from ground up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is signaling a major shift in how it plans to serve customers, starting with rewriting parts of its own playbook.CEO Andy Jassy released his annual letter to shareholders on Thursday, writing that the tech giant is not content to simply add artificial intelligence features to its existing retail business. Instead, Jassy said Amazon is preparing to rebuild the customer shopping experience from the ground up, even if it means disrupting products and systems that already work at massive scal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-disrupting-itself-rebuilding-customer-shopping-experience-around-ai-from-ground-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-disrupting-itself-rebuilding-customer-shopping-experience-around-ai-from-ground-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major US city offers cash incentives to spark growth, attract newcomers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Detroit coalition is rolling out cash incentives of up to $15,000 to attract new residents and retain current ones, as part of a broader push to spur economic growth in the city.The program, dubbed "Make Detroit Home," will award more than $500,000 in benefits to over 300 participants, according to the MoveDetroit coalition, which launched the program. These include entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners, as well as current residents, former Detroiters and newcomers willing to rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-city-offers-cash-incentives-to-spark-growth-attract-newcomers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-us-city-offers-cash-incentives-to-spark-growth-attract-newcomers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is grocery relief a myth? Why coffee and beef prices are erasing your savings at the checkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are facing a tale of two grocery lists.While some prices are cooling, the items families rely on most for energy and nutrition &mdash; meat and coffee &mdash; are seeing sharp increases that wipe out any savings in the bread aisle.Fourteen of the 25 most common grocery store staples rose in price from February 2024 to February 2026, with the top five largest increases coming from coffee (+55%), lettuce (+39%), ground beef (+31%), sirloin steak (+21%) and orange juice (+15%), according]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-grocery-relief-a-myth-why-coffee-and-beef-prices-are-erasing-your-savings-at-the-checkout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-grocery-relief-a-myth-why-coffee-and-beef-prices-are-erasing-your-savings-at-the-checkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy grew at 0.5% in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace than expected in the fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department's estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of&nbsp;fourth-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 0.5% in the three-month period including October, November and December.&nbsp;That figure was lower than the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who had estimated 0.7% GDP growth in the fourth qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-05-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-at-05-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in February, delayed report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story about the February 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details.The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in February as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in February and is up 2.8% from a year ago. Both figures were in-line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-february-delayed-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-elevated-in-february-delayed-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax season is closing in on the April 15 deadline to file your return or request an extension and a new report details some common mistakes that Americans are making throughout the year that are costing them money.A report by GOBankingRates broke down five tax mistakes that could cost American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.Those common mistakes range from not claiming deductions that were available to the taxpayer or failing to track deductible expenses to misreporting income.Here's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-common-mistakes-that-could-be-costing-american-taxpayers-thousands-of-dollars-every-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/5-common-mistakes-that-could-be-costing-american-taxpayers-thousands-of-dollars-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system doesn't favour companies over consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns California's energy crisis under Newsom could threaten national security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that California's insufficient energy production could pose a national security risk as President Donald Trump moves to reduce the state's dependence on foreign oil.Wright criticized California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, for making California an energy-starved island by outsourcing oil and gas imports from places like Iraq and Brazil, even though resources could be developed in the state."President Trump is rightfully concerned about energy sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-chris-wright-warns-californias-energy-crisis-under-newsom-could-threaten-national-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-chris-wright-warns-californias-energy-crisis-under-newsom-could-threaten-national-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood titan believes AI is a 'revolutionary moment' reshaping industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is moving beyond incremental change and into something far more groundbreaking, DreamWorks SKG co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg told FOX Business on Wednesday.Katzenberg joined anchor Liz Claman on "The Claman Countdown" to discuss the acceleration of AI innovation and what it means for industries ranging from cybersecurity to entertainment. He said AI marks a fundamental turning point in how technology reshapes business and creativity.BLACKROCK'S LARRY FINK SAYS EXPANDING M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hollywood-titan-believes-ai-is-a-revolutionary-moment-reshaping-industries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hollywood-titan-believes-ai-is-a-revolutionary-moment-reshaping-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair welcomes jail sentence for unruly passenger as airline enforces zero-tolerance misconduct policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unruly passengers flying with Ryanair could now face jail time, as the Ireland-based budget airline continues to crack down on disruptive behavior it says has risen in recent years.A 61-year-old man from Wales was sentenced to 10 months in a United Kingdom court after his actions &mdash; including threatening and verbally abusing a crew member while intoxicated &mdash; forced a pilot to abort a landing at Bristol Airport in England last year, the Avon and Somerset Police said Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-welcomes-jail-sentence-for-unruly-passenger-as-airline-enforces-zero-tolerance-misconduct-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ryanair-welcomes-jail-sentence-for-unruly-passenger-as-airline-enforces-zero-tolerance-misconduct-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Once again President Trump outwits the defeatist Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the many faults with today&rsquo;s Democratic party is they don&rsquo;t know how to win. They are defeatists. They find themselves on the wrong side of all kinds of 80-20 issues, like open borders, defending illegal criminals, waste, fraud, and abuse corruption, tax hikes, and men in women&rsquo;s locker rooms. Now, here they go once again badmouthing President Trump&rsquo;s tremendous victory in Operation Epic Fury, that absolutely crushed Iran in only 38 days. These defeatist Democrats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-once-again-president-trump-outwits-the-defeatist-democrats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-once-again-president-trump-outwits-the-defeatist-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines limits passengers to 1 portable charger per person over fire concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines is rolling out stricter rules on portable chargers as concerns over lithium battery fires continue to rise on commercial flights.In an internal message sent to employees Tuesday and reviewed by FOX Business, the Dallas-based carrier announced that beginning April 20, passengers will be limited to one lithium-powered portable charger per person.&nbsp;Each device must have a capacity of 100 watt-hours or less.Under the new policy, portable chargers must also be kept on the passe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-limits-passengers-to-1-portable-charger-per-person-over-fire-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-limits-passengers-to-1-portable-charger-per-person-over-fire-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 1,008,597 complaints in 2025, up from 859,532 in 2024, with Americans' reported losses nearing $21 billion last year.Crypto scams accounted for over half of the $20.877 billion total losses reported by IC3, with over $11.366 billion in losses described as being relate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crypto-fraud-tops-fbis-annual-crime-report-as-americans-lose-billions-to-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crypto-fraud-tops-fbis-annual-crime-report-as-americans-lose-billions-to-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta, Southwest hike checked bag fees as airlines face surging fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying is about to get more expensive for some travelers who check luggage, as two major U.S. carriers move to raise baggage fees amid rising costs across the airline industry.Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are both increasing their checked bag fees by $10, pushing the cost to $45 for a first bag and $55 for a second. Delta is also raising the fee for a third checked bag by $50, bringing the total cost to $200, the airline confirmed to FOX Business.The changes apply to new bookings, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-southwest-hike-checked-bag-fees-as-airlines-face-surging-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-southwest-hike-checked-bag-fees-as-airlines-face-surging-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DAVIS: Trump's man at Federal Trade Commission delivers major wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year into his tenure and despite what his feckless critics claim, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson is delivering monumental wins for competition and consumers.I&rsquo;ve known Ferguson for years. He&rsquo;s a friend, a former colleague and exactly the kind of fighter President Trump promised to put in charge of the administrative state. And unlike the typical Washington bureaucrat, Ferguson isn&rsquo;t interested in academic exercises, he&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-trumps-man-at-federal-trade-commission-delivers-major-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-trumps-man-at-federal-trade-commission-delivers-major-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign buyers eye luxe LA homes as proposed wealth tax pushes billionaires out of California]]></title><description><![CDATA[California is seeing an influx of interest from foreign real estate buyers as the state's proposed wealth tax drives an exodus of billionaires.The wildfires that devastated Southern California in January 2025 prompted an uptick in international demand for luxury homes in the Los Angeles area, which rose by 18.2% by the end of last year before easing to start 2026, an analysis by Realtor.com found."At its peak, nearly 1 in 5 luxury home shoppers in the LA metro was looking from abroad, reflecting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreign-buyers-eye-luxe-la-homes-as-proposed-wealth-tax-pushes-billionaires-out-of-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/foreign-buyers-eye-luxe-la-homes-as-proposed-wealth-tax-pushes-billionaires-out-of-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil tankers reportedly moving through Strait of Hormuz, CEO says, as prices slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small number of tankers are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, United Refining CEO John Catsimatidis said Wednesday, signaling a tentative restart at the critical oil choke point."Right now, the ships are moving. Ten ships are scheduled to be moving in the next few hours," Catsimatidis, also the CEO of New York City grocery chain Gristedes, told "Varney &amp; Co.," citing what he said was information from Greek shipping executive Nikolas Tsakos. Fox News Digital has not independen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tankers-reportedly-moving-through-strait-of-hormuz-ceo-says-as-prices-slide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-tankers-reportedly-moving-through-strait-of-hormuz-ceo-says-as-prices-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Modern solution for selling tee times' looks to ease booking challenges for golfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters season is here, which means, as the season changes, golf fever is reaching its peak in the calendar.However, there are not many worse feelings than booking a tee time and then suddenly not being able to make it.The green fees go to waste, and a day on the course is no more. However, Golf District is attempting to salvage at least one of those unfortunate circumstances.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMFounded by Josh Segal, a former running back at Elon University who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/modern-solution-for-selling-tee-times-looks-to-ease-booking-challenges-for-golfers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/modern-solution-for-selling-tee-times-looks-to-ease-booking-challenges-for-golfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed official says interest rate hike possible as gas prices, inflation remain elevated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal Reserve policymaker is warning that it could make sense to raise interest rates if inflation remains elevated above the Fed's 2% target amid uncertainty over the duration of the oil and gas price shock.Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Beth Hammack said in an interview with The Associated Press that she sees the central bank leaving the benchmark federal funds rate at its current level of 3.5% to 3.75% "for quite some time."Hammack also cautioned that while the Fed's next rate move cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-official-says-interest-rate-hike-possible-as-gas-prices-inflation-remain-elevated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-official-says-interest-rate-hike-possible-as-gas-prices-inflation-remain-elevated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new economic iron curtain is falling across America as trillions in wealth flee to the 'Boom Belt']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new economic iron curtain is falling across America as the "Boom Belt" &mdash; an 11-state powerhouse in the U.S. Southeast &mdash; shatters records and challenges the traditional financial dominance of New York and Chicago.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined forces in Miami on Tuesday to celebrate a $9 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) region that is now outpacing every other quadrant of the country in population, jobs and capital investment."I often tell people, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-new-economic-iron-curtain-is-falling-across-america-as-trillions-in-wealth-flee-to-the-boom-belt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-new-economic-iron-curtain-is-falling-across-america-as-trillions-in-wealth-flee-to-the-boom-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford seeks Trump aluminum tariff relief after fires at major US factory, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor and other U.S. automakers have asked for relief from aluminum tariffs after fires at a major American factory created supply bottlenecks for vehicles, though the Trump administration so far has rejected the requests, according to a report.The Wall Street Journal first reported that Ford&nbsp;petitioned the Trump administration for assistance, citing people with knowledge of the conversations.The requests have come in recent weeks, according to the report, with the carmaker asking the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-seeks-trump-aluminum-tariff-relief-after-fires-at-major-us-factory-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-seeks-trump-aluminum-tariff-relief-after-fires-at-major-us-factory-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatics and AT&amp;T announce exclusive multi-year partnership to connect more fans to sports moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[AT&amp;T has become the "Office Connectivity Provider of the Fan," as it partnered with Fanatics, the global sports platform, on an exclusive multi-year partnership on Wednesday.&nbsp;Fanatics and AT&amp;T will combine their respective strengths to bring about new value for fans across the United States, tapping into the former&rsquo;s expansive reach and cultural relevance to deliver special benefits for the latter&rsquo;s customer base.&nbsp;"At Fanatics, everything we do starts with the fan,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-and-atampt-announce-exclusive-multi-year-partnership-to-connect-more-fans-to-sports-moments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-and-atampt-announce-exclusive-multi-year-partnership-to-connect-more-fans-to-sports-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US workers increasingly trapped in the 'Great Detachment' as hiring slows, report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat.Gallup released its 2026 State of the Global Workplace report on Wednesday, which showed that while 51% of global workers think it's a good time to find a quality job, the sentiment among U.S. workers declined to 28% in the fourth quarter of 2025.That figure represents a notable decline from 46% in the fourth quarter of 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-workers-increasingly-trapped-in-the-great-detachment-as-hiring-slows-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-workers-increasingly-trapped-in-the-great-detachment-as-hiring-slows-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls over 422,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 422,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a windshield wiper failure, federal regulators said on Tuesday.The recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Specific vehicles that may be involved include the model year 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, and the 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty.A total of 422,613 vehicles are subject to the recall, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-422000-vehicles-over-windshield-wiper-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-422000-vehicles-over-windshield-wiper-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A bad deal today would mean a bigger war tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a strong supporter of our great military&rsquo;s Operation Epic Fury, and someone who has great faith in President Trump and his judgement, I do feel obliged to weigh in on the fact that any deal cobbled together too quickly runs the risk of making the next Iranian conflict more likely, not less. I&rsquo;m worried that a poor deal today could mean a bigger war tomorrow. When I sat down with Mr. Trump for our interview eight weeks ago, I raised the concern that no one can ever believe anything]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-bad-deal-today-would-mean-a-bigger-war-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-bad-deal-today-would-mean-a-bigger-war-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG Energy Solution flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGES, which supplies Tesla, General &#8203;Motors and Hyundai Motor among others, has been grappling with weaker EV battery demand, with one of its &#8203;major customers, GM, idling a Detroit EV plant until &#8288;April .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet's new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto industry trade group urges feds to scrap gas tax and replace it with a vehicle weight fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its&nbsp;gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs.Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella, whose group represents automakers such as General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and other leading car manufacturers, put forward a proposal that urged the federal government to address the growing shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-industry-trade-group-urges-feds-to-scrap-gas-tax-and-replace-it-with-a-vehicle-weight-fee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/auto-industry-trade-group-urges-feds-to-scrap-gas-tax-and-replace-it-with-a-vehicle-weight-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With no missile alerts and a regime's internet blackout, app offers lifeline to Iranian civilians]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the U.S. and Israel round out a fifth week of war with Iran, some 93 million civilians living inside Iran are stuck in a conflict zone without a missile alert system or access to the internet. Another 4 million people of Iranian origin worldwide are cut off from their friends and family still in Iran.&nbsp;While the Islamic Republic has left its own people in the dark, Holistic Resilience, a group of engineers focused on internet freedom, is using an app called Mahsa Alert to light the way.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-no-missile-alerts-and-a-regimes-internet-blackout-app-offers-lifeline-to-iranian-civilians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-no-missile-alerts-and-a-regimes-internet-blackout-app-offers-lifeline-to-iranian-civilians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival in the pews, crisis at the altar: Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[On paper, Catholicism looks like it&rsquo;s having a moment.The global Catholic population has surpassed 1.4 billion. Eucharistic processions are drawing record crowds. And last summer, more than 50,000 people packed into Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress &mdash; the first of its kind in 83 years.But on the ground, the picture looks very different.Across the United States, dioceses are merging parishes, closing churches and asking fewer priests to cover more communities.CATHOLIC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/revival-in-the-pews-crisis-at-the-altar-why-churches-are-closing-amid-a-catholic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/revival-in-the-pews-crisis-at-the-altar-why-churches-are-closing-amid-a-catholic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts unexpectedly high March jobs report as economy rebounds from weak February]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Friday touted the unexpectedly high March jobs report following job losses in February."A very happy and blessed Good Friday to all, especially to the 186,000 Americans who gained Private Sector jobs in the month of March alone!" the president wrote on Friday. "My Economic Policies have created an enormously powerful engine of Economic Growth, and nothing can slow it down."Trump added that "Factory Construction Jobs are soaring as a result of the rapid Onshoring and sur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-unexpectedly-high-march-jobs-report-as-economy-rebounds-from-weak-february/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-unexpectedly-high-march-jobs-report-as-economy-rebounds-from-weak-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf attire brand partners with Kelce brothers' Garage Beer ahead of Masters Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malbon Golf has been all about relaxing the gentlemen's game, and with its latest partnership, it's staying true to its word.Travis and Jason Kelce's Garage Beer has been named the company's beer brand.The partnership was announced a week before the Masters, where Garage will be activating all week long, pouring its 95-calorie, full-flavor light beer alongside limited-edition hand-rolled cigars and co-branded pin flags for guests stopping by.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/golf-attire-brand-partners-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-ahead-of-masters-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/golf-attire-brand-partners-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-ahead-of-masters-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta's Bay Area layoffs affect roughly 200 workers as company pours billions into AI infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Meta is planning to move forward with laying off about 200 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area.The company's layoffs will affect 124 employees from its site in Burlingame, California, along with 74 in Sunnyvale. Those cuts are expected to take effect in late May, with the Burlingame cuts slated for May 22 and the Sunnyvale layoffs a week later on May 29.&nbsp;All positions involved will be eliminated permanently, according to Meta's regulatory filings with the state of California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-bay-area-layoffs-affect-roughly-200-workers-as-company-pours-billions-into-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metas-bay-area-layoffs-affect-roughly-200-workers-as-company-pours-billions-into-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California cracks down on luxury car buyers evading taxes through 'Montana Loophole']]></title><description><![CDATA[As California faces a billionaire exodus, state officials are continuing to target the wealthy, with a crackdown on individuals who register luxury vehicles out of state to avoid California taxes and registration fees.Known as the "Montana Loophole," the practice involves California residents purchasing and registering luxury vehicles through a Montana-based limited liability company, LLC, because Montana has no statewide sales tax and has significantly lower registration fees than the Golden St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-cracks-down-on-luxury-car-buyers-evading-taxes-through-montana-loophole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-cracks-down-on-luxury-car-buyers-evading-taxes-through-montana-loophole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy this summer after receiving $500M in financing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of luxury retailer Saks announced Thursday that it entered into a restructuring agreement with its capital partners who committed to provide $500 million in financing when the company emerges from bankruptcy.Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December because the company was burdened with $3.4 billion in debt after its $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus.The company now expects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-global-expects-to-exit-bankruptcy-this-summer-after-receiving-500m-in-financing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-global-expects-to-exit-bankruptcy-this-summer-after-receiving-500m-in-financing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American workers' wage gains lost momentum in March despite strong hiring, economists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[American workers saw rising wages in March, though the increases were lighter than expected and represented a deceleration from the prior month's readings.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released the March jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs for the month &ndash; beating the expectations of economists polled by LSEG who anticipated a gain of 60,000 jobs.The report found that average earnings increased 0.2% on a monthly basis and are 3.5% higher than a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-workers-wage-gains-lost-momentum-in-march-despite-strong-hiring-economists-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-workers-wage-gains-lost-momentum-in-march-despite-strong-hiring-economists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial influencer argues 'money is more mental than it is mathematical' in new approach to personal finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of financial influencers are shifting the conversation away from spreadsheets and toward psychology, arguing that mindset, not math, may be the biggest barrier to building wealth.Financial influencer Taylor Price joined FOX Business&rsquo; Ashley Webster on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss how reframing financial habits can change long-term outcomes.RETIREMENT 'MAGIC NUMBER' JUMPS AS AMERICANS GROW ANXIOUS ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURESPrice said many Americans are held back not by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-argues-money-is-more-mental-than-it-is-mathematical-in-new-approach-to-personal-finance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/financial-influencer-argues-money-is-more-mental-than-it-is-mathematical-in-new-approach-to-personal-finance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US taps millions more barrels from strategic reserve as critics warn drawdown could fuel vulnerabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conflict in Iran intensifies with no immediate end in sight, the U.S. Department of Energy is tapping further into the nation&rsquo;s emergency oil supply.On Wednesday, officials announced a plan to loan an additional 10 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) &mdash; part of a 172 million-barrel drawdown that critics say could leave the U.S. vulnerable as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices climb past $111 per barrel.The crude oil is set to be extra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-taps-millions-more-barrels-from-strategic-reserve-as-critics-warn-drawdown-could-fuel-vulnerabilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-taps-millions-more-barrels-from-strategic-reserve-as-critics-warn-drawdown-could-fuel-vulnerabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adds seller surcharge as oil spike from Iran tensions drives logistics costs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the U.S. economy, a shift that could ultimately push costs onto consumers.The company said it will begin charging a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" on sellers who use its fulfillment services starting April 17 in the U.S. and Canada, citing higher transportation and shipping expenses.The move follows a sharp rise in oil prices, which are increasing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adds-seller-surcharge-as-oil-spike-from-iran-tensions-drives-logistics-costs-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adds-seller-surcharge-as-oil-spike-from-iran-tensions-drives-logistics-costs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United adds TSA wait times to app as DHS shutdown strains airport security lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is rolling out a new feature to its app that will provide users with estimated TSA security wait times as airport congestion intensifies during a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has strained screening operations.The feature is launching in a pilot phase at several of the airline&rsquo;s largest U.S. hub airports, including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Newark, with broader expansion possible if successful.A nearly seven-week partial shutdown of the DHS ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-adds-tsa-wait-times-to-app-as-dhs-shutdown-strains-airport-security-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-adds-tsa-wait-times-to-app-as-dhs-shutdown-strains-airport-security-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy added jobs in March as the labor market rebounded after it unexpectedly shed jobs a month ago.The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers&nbsp;added 178,000 jobs in March. That figure was well above the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 60,000 jobs.The&nbsp;unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%, which was slightly lower than the 4.4% projected by LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior two months,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-178000-jobs-in-march-well-above-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-178000-jobs-in-march-well-above-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step inside the $44M Four Seasons penthouse where ex-Starbucks chief Howard Schultz is starting retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the moment you step through a private foyer and into the sun-washed living area, it&rsquo;s clear that $44 million buys more than just a view; it buys a masterpiece.At the legendary Four Seasons Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, the modern coastal aesthetic is defined by striking architecture and a warm glow all around, illuminating custom millwork and slatted wood feature walls. Outside, rows of crisp white umbrellas line tranquil pool decks that reflect resort-style luxury.For titans like f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/step-inside-the-44m-four-seasons-penthouse-where-ex-starbucks-chief-howard-schultz-is-starting-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/step-inside-the-44m-four-seasons-penthouse-where-ex-starbucks-chief-howard-schultz-is-starting-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.The increase, which the airline said marks its first bag fee hike in two years, comes after JetBlue announced similar measures in late March.&nbsp;Customers flying within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America can expect a $10 increase on first and second checked bags, while the fee for a third bag will jump by an additional $50.The air]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-checked-bag-fees-climbs-10-50-as-fuel-prices-nearly-double-since-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-checked-bag-fees-climbs-10-50-as-fuel-prices-nearly-double-since-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur chicken nuggets sold nationwide at Walmart may contain lead, federal alert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in your freezer, federal officials say you may want to check the packaging.The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may contain "unsafe levels of lead."Although the product is no longer available in stores, officials warn it could still be in freezers across the country.EINSTEIN BAGELS CREAM CHEESE SPREAD RECALLED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dinosaur-chicken-nuggets-sold-nationwide-at-walmart-may-contain-lead-federal-alert-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dinosaur-chicken-nuggets-sold-nationwide-at-walmart-may-contain-lead-federal-alert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 10 housing markets give first-time buyers the best shot at homeownership in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shift in the U.S. housing market may finally be opening the door for first-time homebuyers as improving affordability and rising inventory create new opportunities across several key regions.Jacksonville, Florida, leads the list as the top market for first-time buyers this year, followed by Birmingham, Alabama; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Houston, Texas.&nbsp;Each of these cities is benefiting from a more favorable balance of home prices, available inventory and buyer competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-10-housing-markets-give-first-time-buyers-the-best-shot-at-homeownership-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/these-10-housing-markets-give-first-time-buyers-the-best-shot-at-homeownership-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Fed President John Williams warns Iran-driven oil spike could ripple through economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams warned that the effects of the Iran war on energy prices could spread across multiple sectors of the economy.FOX Business host Liz Claman noted during her interview with Williams Thursday on "The Claman Countdown" that gasoline is used in far more than transportation, including clothing manufacturing, asphalt and packaging."There's a pass-through of energy prices into a lot of things that we buy, including airfares. &hellip; With higher fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ny-fed-president-john-williams-warns-iran-driven-oil-spike-could-ripple-through-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ny-fed-president-john-williams-warns-iran-driven-oil-spike-could-ripple-through-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike CEO acknowledges frustration after disappointing earnings, turnaround slow to take hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike Inc. delivered a disappointing outlook this week, sending its shares sharply lower and prompting CEO Elliott Hill to acknowledge growing internal frustration during a company-wide call.Speaking at a Tuesday all-hands meeting, Hill told employees he is ready to move past talking about fixing the business and shift toward rebuilding momentum, Bloomberg first reported."For me, my leadership team, from each and every one of us in this room, we have got to respond. I&rsquo;m so tired, and I know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-acknowledges-frustration-after-disappointing-earnings-turnaround-slow-to-take-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nike-ceo-acknowledges-frustration-after-disappointing-earnings-turnaround-slow-to-take-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to have&nbsp;saved for retirement jumped from a year ago as some express anxiety about their retirement savings.Northwestern Mutual released a study on Wednesday which found that the amount of retirement&nbsp;savings Americans think they need to retire comfortably rose to $1.46 million.That figure is an increase of $200,000 from last year's edition of the report and is in line with the estimated magic number from 2024, the firm noted."The new ']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-magic-number-jumps-as-americans-grow-anxious-about-their-financial-futures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retirement-magic-number-jumps-as-americans-grow-anxious-about-their-financial-futures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster looks to revive 'Endless Shrimp' after promotion helped sink finances: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Lobster is reportedly weighing the return of its popular "Endless Shrimp" promotion as part of a broader push to revive sales following its 2024 bankruptcy.The all-you-can-eat deal &ndash; which previously contributed to millions in losses &ndash; could come back as a limited-time offer, possibly as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the plans.A Red Lobster spokesperson told FOX Business the company doesn't have "anything to announce at this time," but empha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-looks-to-revive-endless-shrimp-after-promotion-helped-sink-finances-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/red-lobster-looks-to-revive-endless-shrimp-after-promotion-helped-sink-finances-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired? Here’s when the IRS might take a closer look at your finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[American retirees may be done with their working careers, but they may still face the scrutiny of an&nbsp;IRS audit if their tax return raises red flags.Data from the IRS shows the tax collection and enforcement agency has conducted audits on fewer than 1% of individual&nbsp;tax returns in recent years.&nbsp;In the tax years from 2014 through 2022, the IRS reported that it examined 0.4% of all individual tax returns filed &ndash; though that figure rises to 7.9% of taxpayers who filed returns wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retired-heres-when-the-irs-might-take-a-closer-look-at-your-finances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/retired-heres-when-the-irs-might-take-a-closer-look-at-your-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian, U.S. sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for sellers in Canada and the U.S. starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for Canada-based sellers starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton is 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton are 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rose this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.46% from last week's reading of 6.38%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.64% a year ago."With spring homebuying season in full swing, aspiring buyers should remember to shop around for the best mortgage rate, as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-for-fifth-straight-week-as-iran-war-continues-to-roil-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-for-fifth-straight-week-as-iran-war-continues-to-roil-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's goes all-in on affordability: Full menu revealed for new under $3 and $4 deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s isn&rsquo;t playing chicken with the competition anymore.On Thursday, the fast-food giant announced the full lineup of its revamped McValue menu, signaling a strategic retreat from record-high prices that have alienated its core middle-class customer base.Starting April 21, the world&rsquo;s biggest burger chain is launching a standardized, nationwide McValue menu featuring 10 items under $3 and a new $4 breakfast bundle. The new strategy prioritizes "predictable everyday low pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-goes-all-in-on-affordability-full-menu-revealed-for-new-under-3-and-4-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-goes-all-in-on-affordability-full-menu-revealed-for-new-under-3-and-4-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes were set for a lower open on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after President &zwnj;Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street drops over 1% after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes &#8203;tumbled on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled more aggressive attacks on &zwnj;Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in weeks ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran &zwnj;war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey says it will go back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your dog goes crazy every time the mail delivery person shows up at your door, you may be relieved to know that it soon may no longer be a problem. But beyond that, a lot of people are uncertain what the pending demise of door-to-door mail delivery means for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil pricesare hovering well above the $100 US mark &mdash; a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela&rsquo;s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz to pour $4B into Alabama plant as Trump tariffs reshape US auto strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant through 2030 to boost SUV production as it seeks to address significant U.S. auto tariffs.In total, luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in U.S. operations in the coming years.&nbsp;The company is moving up to 500 jobs from various locations across the country into a new, state-of-the-art research and development hub in Atlanta.Automakers face steep tariffs imposed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mercedes-benz-to-pour-4b-into-alabama-plant-as-trump-tariffs-reshape-us-auto-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mercedes-benz-to-pour-4b-into-alabama-plant-as-trump-tariffs-reshape-us-auto-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis &ndash; though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.The company made the announcement alongside its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, signaling that work on its fleet of SpaceShips is progressing to allow for&nbsp;commercial spaceflights to resume."We completed pivotal milestones during the first quarter of 2026, and with assembly of our first SpaceShip nearly comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virgin-galactic-raises-spaceflight-ticket-prices-to-750k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/virgin-galactic-raises-spaceflight-ticket-prices-to-750k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three women removed from Frontier flight, arrested over refusal to pay extra bag fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee, triggering a confrontation that delayed a Frontier Airlines flight at Miami International Airport.Nafisa Dockery, 30, Dionjana Cochran, 21, and Davana Cochran, 26, were each charged with trespassing after warning and resisting an officer without violence, according to arrest reports. Dockery also faces an additional battery charge.The incident delayed a Philadelphia-bound flight by about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-women-removed-from-frontier-flight-arrested-over-refusal-to-pay-extra-bag-fee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/three-women-removed-from-frontier-flight-arrested-over-refusal-to-pay-extra-bag-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.The number of layoffs in the thousands, according to a&nbsp;report by CNBC that cited two people familiar with the matter.Oracle has recently ramped up capital spending to build&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) data centers as the company looks to incorporate those tools into its business software services.The company's stock has been volatile over the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oracle-laying-off-thousands-of-workers-to-cut-costs-amid-ai-push-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oracle-laying-off-thousands-of-workers-to-cut-costs-amid-ai-push-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Department's proposal is a 'huge step' for your 401(k), BlackRock's Nefouse says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Department of Labor rule could significantly expand what Americans are able to hold inside their retirement accounts, potentially opening the door to assets like cryptocurrency, real estate and private markets.BlackRock Global Head of Retirement Solutions Nick Nefouse described the rule as "a huge step forward for the 401(k) market" while discussing what the change could mean for everyday investors during his appearance on "Varney &amp; Co." Tuesday."The proposed regulation explains t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-departments-proposal-is-a-huge-step-for-your-401k-blackrocks-nefouse-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/labor-departments-proposal-is-a-huge-step-for-your-401k-blackrocks-nefouse-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin proposes opening 401(k)s to private equity, crypto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration on Monday issued a proposed rule to allow retirement plans to offer alternative assets like private equity and cryptocurrencies as part of the investment options in&nbsp;401(k) accounts.The Labor Department's rule aims to ease longstanding barriers to incorporating alternative assets into retirement plans and follows an executive order signed by President&nbsp;Donald Trump last summer on the subject.Advocates for the rule change argue that including alternative assets in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-proposes-opening-401ks-to-private-equity-crypto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-proposes-opening-401ks-to-private-equity-crypto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta flight to Atlanta returns to Brazil airport after engine issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returned to S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil, shortly after takeoff Sunday night following an engine issue, according to the airline and local reports.Delta Flight 104, operated on an Airbus A330-300, experienced a mechanical issue with its left engine after departing S&atilde;o Paulo International Airport, the company said.The aircraft, carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew members, landed safely and was met by airport rescue and firefighting teams, Delta said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-to-atlanta-returns-to-brazil-airport-after-engine-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-to-atlanta-returns-to-brazil-airport-after-engine-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets are nervous, but Main Street isn't: Wells Fargo CEO flags economic disconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a 50% spike in oil prices and an escalating conflict involving Iran, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf reports a disconnect between market volatility and real-world economic health."So, separate out the pure economy from markets and what people are nervous about in terms of what the future holds. The economy is still extremely strong. When we look at it, consumers are still spending, even with the increases in oil prices. They're spending 20, 30% more on oil, but they haven't stopped spendi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-are-nervous-but-main-street-isnt-wells-fargo-ceo-flags-economic-disconnect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-are-nervous-but-main-street-isnt-wells-fargo-ceo-flags-economic-disconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says US must 'finish this thing' with Iran to protect global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is calling for a decisive end to the conflict with Iran, saying the U.S. must "finish this thing" to protect the global economy and remove the threat to the region.Dimon appeared on "Fox &amp; Friends" Tuesday, saying American strength depends on decisive action in the Middle East and embracing the artificial intelligence revolution."It&rsquo;s much more important that this be successfully completed than what the market does," Dimon said.&nbsp;Threats to Middle Eas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-must-finish-this-thing-with-iran-to-protect-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-must-finish-this-thing-with-iran-to-protect-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York investment giant Apollo joins headquarters migration to ‘freedom’ states]]></title><description><![CDATA[In another massive blow to high-tax blue states, Apollo Global Management Inc. has announced plans to establish a second U.S. headquarters, scouting locations in Texas and South Florida.The financial investment heavyweight allegedly shared with its teams on Sunday that it plans to open the second office while keeping its flagship New York City HQ, people familiar with the matter first told the Financial Times. The report also named Nashville as a possible option.The move signals a growing trend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-investment-giant-apollo-joins-headquarters-migration-to-freedom-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-york-investment-giant-apollo-joins-headquarters-migration-to-freedom-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January with gains in mining, oil and gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue hikes baggage fees by up to $9, citing rising fuel prices amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue is raising baggage fees by $4&ndash;$9 for economy passengers, citing increasing jet fuel prices due to global oil supply shortages amid the Iran war."As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our customers value," JetBlue wrote in a statement to FOX Business. "Adjusting fees for optional services used by select customers, such as checked baggage, allows us to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-hikes-baggage-fees-by-up-to-9-citing-rising-fuel-prices-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-hikes-baggage-fees-by-up-to-9-citing-rising-fuel-prices-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US gas tops $4 a gallon as Iran conflict drives sharp rise in fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. gasoline prices on Monday topped $4 a gallon nationwide, adding pressure to household budgets as oil markets surge in response to the lingering Iran conflict.Data from GasBuddy showed the national average price for regular gasoline at $4.018 per gallon, with mid-grade at $4.541 and premium at $4.904. AAA data also confirmed the national average moving above the $4 threshold, reinforcing the upward trend in fuel costs.Prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, with the national average up ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-gas-tops-4-a-gallon-as-iran-conflict-drives-sharp-rise-in-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-gas-tops-4-a-gallon-as-iran-conflict-drives-sharp-rise-in-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon and Delta partner to launch faster in-flight Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon and Delta Air Lines are partnering to significantly upgrade the in-flight Wi-Fi experience for customers.The companies announced on Tuesday that Amazon Leo, the company&rsquo;s high-speed satellite internet service, will be offered onboard Delta flights starting in 2028."It'll be multiple times faster than anything we have today. And it'll be at a very cost-effective rate," Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said in an exclusive joint interview airing Tuesday on "The Claman Countdown.""And th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-and-delta-partner-to-launch-faster-in-flight-wi-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-and-delta-partner-to-launch-faster-in-flight-wi-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase launches American Dream Initiative to expand small business support across the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced the launch of its American Dream Initiative (ADI), which will invest in communities around the U.S. through several focus areas, including one focused on driving the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurship.The ADI aims to support&nbsp;small businesses by expanding their access to capital, providing advice and training, additional financial services, community investments and more.Chase Business Banking CEO Ben Walter is leading the firm's business grow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-launches-american-dream-initiative-to-expand-small-business-support-across-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-launches-american-dream-initiative-to-expand-small-business-support-across-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Einstein Bagels cream cheese spread recalled over almonds that could cause life-threatening allergic reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 150 cases of an Einstein Bros. Bagels' cream cheese flavor have been recalled over the potential presence of undeclared almonds that could pose a life-threatening allergic reaction risk for people with almond allergies.Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods issued a voluntary recall last week of cases of Einstein's Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread that were mistakenly identified on the cup as Plain, according to the Food and Drug Administration."People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bagels-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-over-almonds-that-could-cause-life-threatening-allergic-reaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/einstein-bagels-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-over-almonds-that-could-cause-life-threatening-allergic-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony to raise PlayStation 5 prices amid surge in memory chip costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the U.S., marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips.The tech industry's race to build out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has pushed chipmakers to favor higher-margin data-center chips, tightening supply for consumer devices. &zwnj;The updated U.S. prices, effective April 2, will put the standard PS5 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-raise-playstation-5-prices-amid-surge-in-memory-chip-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sony-to-raise-playstation-5-prices-amid-surge-in-memory-chip-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Myers Squibb adding 3 medications on TrumpRx]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Myers Squibb is launching three medications on TrumpRx.gov on Monday, FOX Business has learned.The three prescription drugs will each be offered at deep discounts that range from 40% to 90% off the retail price.The Princeton, New Jersey-based company's drug Sotyktu retails for $7,135.55 and will be offered through TrumpRx.gov for $743. That represents a 90% discount off what patients have been paying. Sotyktu treats adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.TWO MAJOR DRU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bristol-myers-squibb-adding-3-medications-on-trumprx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bristol-myers-squibb-adding-3-medications-on-trumprx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta CEO Ed Bastian rips lawmakers for 'lack of leadership' in DHS shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian ripped Congress for creating a "mess" as lawmakers continue to stall on funding the Department of Homeland Security.In an exclusive sit-down with "The Claman Countdown" on Monday, Bastian pointed fingers at Congress for leaving travelers with hours-long security wait times and TSA agents unpaid for more than a month."We are beyond frustrated at the lack of leadership that's coming out of Congress," the Delta CEO told FOX Business anchor Liz Claman.HOUSE REPUBLICANS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-rips-lawmakers-for-lack-of-leadership-in-dhs-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-rips-lawmakers-for-lack-of-leadership-in-dhs-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell warns of new energy supply shock as gas prices surge: 'No one knows how big it will be']]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair&nbsp;Jerome Powell said that the U.S. economy is facing a supply shock from the disruption of Middle East oil supplies after previous shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and tariffs pushed prices higher.Powell spoke to an economics class at Harvard University on Monday and said that the series of supply shocks has kept&nbsp;inflation elevated above the central bank's 2% long-run target despite progress in slowing the pace of price growth substantially from its 9.1% peak in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-warns-of-new-energy-supply-shock-as-gas-prices-surge-no-one-knows-how-big-it-will-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/powell-warns-of-new-energy-supply-shock-as-gas-prices-surge-no-one-knows-how-big-it-will-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China-Russia's cooperation hands the US a &lsquo;grievous loss&rsquo; as Iran conflict escalates, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing alignment between China, Russia, and Iran raises new concerns about the trajectory of the conflict in the Middle East as questions mount over how far Beijing's support could shape the outcome.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how China's expanding role alongside Iran is complicating U.S. strategy and shifting the balance on the ground.Those concerns come as Iran seeks to bring both China and Russia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-russias-cooperation-hands-the-us-a-lsquogrievous-lossrsquo-as-iran-conflict-escalates-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-russias-cooperation-hands-the-us-a-lsquogrievous-lossrsquo-as-iran-conflict-escalates-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk, consumers urged to stop using 'immediately']]></title><description><![CDATA[Power strips sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a fire risk, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.The recall involves CCCEI-branded power strips sold by Middle Way Electronics with 6-foot, 10-foot and 15-foot power cords. The strips have a black metal enclosure with six receptacles and individual on/off switches for each one. The defective units were made in China.The CCCEI-branded power strips do not contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which the agency said creates the ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/power-strips-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fire-risk-consumers-urged-to-stop-using-immediately/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/power-strips-sold-on-amazon-recalled-over-fire-risk-consumers-urged-to-stop-using-immediately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware Judge reassigns Musk cases following allegations of bias over LinkedIn-emoji claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delaware judge on Monday reassigned several lawsuits involving Elon Musk after lawyers for the Tesla CEO accused her of bias over a LinkedIn post that appeared to mock the billionaire.&nbsp;In a filing, Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick said that she will reassign a group of lawsuits to another judge after Musk's lawyers pointed to a social media post in which she allegedly appeared to support in mockery of Musk.&nbsp;Despite stepping aside, McCormick insisted th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delaware-judge-reassigns-musk-cases-following-allegations-of-bias-over-linkedin-emoji-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delaware-judge-reassigns-musk-cases-following-allegations-of-bias-over-linkedin-emoji-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada CEO announces his retirement 1 week after deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada said Monday that President and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, capping nearly two decades with the company.The announcement comes the same month as a fatal crash involving an Air Canada Jazz flight from Montreal at New York's LaGuardia Airport.In its statement, Air Canada framed the move as part of a long-running succession process, saying internal development work had been underway for more than two years and that an external search began in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-announces-his-retirement-1-week-after-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-announces-his-retirement-1-week-after-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh data from the&nbsp;IRS shows that Americans' average tax refunds in the 2026 filing season have risen significantly from last year as the filing deadline approaches.IRS data through March 20 showed that the average&nbsp;tax refund amount has risen to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season to date, an increase of $350 or 10.9% from the $3,221 average refund at this stage of the filing season in 2025.The total amount refunded to taxpayers by the IRS through March 20 was more than $202 billion, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-tax-refund-up-nearly-11-from-a-year-ago-irs-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/average-tax-refund-up-nearly-11-from-a-year-ago-irs-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A offers free ice cream if families ditch phones at the table in push to unplug]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chick-fil-A restaurant is offering families free ice cream if they put away their phones for their entire meal.&nbsp;Complex, an account on X covering culture, posted a photo Sunday showing a sign advertising that the Chick-fil-A Towson Place location has an incentive for families to be phone-free during meals."Introducing our Chick-fil-A&reg; Cell Phone Coop Challenge," the sign read.SOLO DINING SURGES 52% AS AMERICANS EMBRACE 'ME-ME-ME ECONOMY' OVER SHARED MEALS"Ask a Team Member for a coop,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-offers-free-ice-cream-if-families-ditch-phones-at-the-table-in-push-to-unplug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chick-fil-a-offers-free-ice-cream-if-families-ditch-phones-at-the-table-in-push-to-unplug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire later this year following language controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air &zwnj;Canada CEO Michael &#8203;Rousseau will retire &#8203;sometime in the fall after nearly &#8288;two &#8288;decades &zwnj;with the airline, it said on Monday, a week after he made headlines by issuingan English-only message of condolencefollowing the crash of Flight 8646 in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies have been keen to jump on the AI bandwagon in the last year, unveiling new AI features that promise to help users level up their dating game. But some users, particularly women, say it's making it more difficult to tell fact from fiction, and making the quest for love more difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement approved for Canadians affected by past 23andMe data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in a class action claim involving Canadian customers of the 23andMe genetic testing company who were affected by a past data breach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street marks its worst week since start of conflict in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank on Friday, marking a fifth straight week of losses for U.S. markets. North of the border, Canada's main stock index closed in narrowly positive territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started. Canada's main stock index was in positive territory, however.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's blacklist of AI company Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their lawsuit, Anthropic accused the government of violating its rights when U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk. The judge's decision is the latest in the saga between the AI company and the government over how Anthropic's technology can be used for defence purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisters of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisers of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sora, OpenAI's generative video app, is history. Here's what that means for the firm's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated videos based on user prompts. The move reveals that the company, once the disruptor-in-chief of the AI world, is now facing something of an identity crisis as it struggles to pick a lane on the busy road to profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of grill brushes pulled from market over risk of 'serious internal injuries']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10 million grill brushes are being recalled nationwide after reports that metal bristles can break off and end up in food.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, impacting several Nexgrill metal wire brushes sold at Home Depot stores and online between 2015 and 2026.&nbsp;"Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millions-of-grill-brushes-pulled-from-market-over-risk-of-serious-internal-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/millions-of-grill-brushes-pulled-from-market-over-risk-of-serious-internal-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street sees worst drop since Iran war began, as Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks fell sharply on Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert warns of massive reckoning for social media companies: ‘Giant case of karma’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation," says mounting concerns over social media's impact on children have hit a "turning point."Speaking Thursday on FOX Business&rsquo; "The Big Money Show," Haidt pointed to a closely watched social media trial, citing internal Meta communications in which employees described Instagram as "a drug" and acknowledged they were "basically pushers.""What we learned is that the companies really behaved abominably," Haidt said. "C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-warns-of-massive-reckoning-for-social-media-companies-giant-case-of-karma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-warns-of-massive-reckoning-for-social-media-companies-giant-case-of-karma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with new destinations and increased flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue said Thursday it's adding a new route to its offerings while also adding more flights out of one of the low-cost carrier's Florida hubs starting this summer.The company announced it will expand its offerings at Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including a new route to Cleveland that will offer&nbsp;daily service starting July 8.Several existing domestic routes to and from Fort Lauderdale will see additional flight options for travelers starting when the changes take effec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-expands-fort-lauderdale-hub-with-new-destinations-and-increased-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-expands-fort-lauderdale-hub-with-new-destinations-and-increased-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL star Caleb Williams at odds with NBA Hall of Famer over nickname trademarks: 'Already got one Iceman']]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Williams' "Iceman" nickname is in danger of being frozen.The Chicago Bears quarterback recently filed trademark applications for the nickname, given to him after some late-game heroics throughout this past season. But the name was also used by Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin, who played for the Chicago Bulls.Gervin filed similar trademark applications four days later, saying he has been using the nickname for goods and services since 1979. Jerald Barisano, the president and CEO of G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-caleb-williams-at-odds-with-nba-hall-of-famer-over-nickname-trademarks-already-got-one-iceman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nfl-star-caleb-williams-at-odds-with-nba-hall-of-famer-over-nickname-trademarks-already-got-one-iceman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.The burger chain said it was distributing about $1.5 million in bonuses to workers after a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on Feb. 17, which was launched to celebrate its 40th anniversary but quickly exceeded expectations."The promotion spread far beyond what we anticipated, and our hardworking crews were placed in a difficult situation," Five Guys said in a Feb. 18 statement.&nbsp;FAST-FO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-guys-ceo-rewards-workers-with-15m-after-anniversary-deal-chaos-we-really-screwed-it-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-guys-ceo-rewards-workers-with-15m-after-anniversary-deal-chaos-we-really-screwed-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war could push inflation higher this year, Goldman Sachs says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact of the&nbsp;Iran war on global oil prices could push the rate of inflation facing U.S. consumers higher, which would leave Federal Reserve policymakers in a difficult spot as they weigh possible interest rate cuts.An analysis by economists at&nbsp;Goldman Sachs projected that Brent crude oil prices, a common benchmark for the global oil market, are expected to remain elevated, averaging $105 a barrel in March and $115 in April before falling to $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter of 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-could-push-inflation-higher-this-year-goldman-sachs-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-could-push-inflation-higher-this-year-goldman-sachs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD revises 2026 housing market forecast, expects sales and prices to fall this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of December, TD initially forecasted a 9.3 per cent year-over-year gain in home sales for 2026 as well as a 4.1 per cent increase in average home prices. The report says pent-up demand is taking longer than expected to return, but projects sales will rebound in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Boring Company eyes underground tunnel projects in 2 major US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several U.S. cities could soon see major underground transportation upgrades led by billionaire Elon Musk&rsquo;s The Boring Company (TBC).In a Tuesday post on X, the construction company named the winners of its nationwide "Tunnel Vision Challenge," naming New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas, as candidates for new transportation systems."Thanks again to all of the participants &mdash; your enthusiasm and positivity has been inspiring for the TBC team," the company wrote.Baltimore, Marylan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-boring-company-eyes-underground-tunnel-projects-in-2-major-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musks-boring-company-eyes-underground-tunnel-projects-in-2-major-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County board votes to analyze Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger's job impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles County voted in favor of an analysis into the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery and its impact on the entertainment industry.The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the motion Tuesday to have the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) conduct a "comprehensive economic impact analysis" on the direct and indirect impact the merger could have on employment in the county."Entertainment is more than what we watch on a screen&mdash;it&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/los-angeles-county-board-votes-to-analyze-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-mergers-job-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/los-angeles-county-board-votes-to-analyze-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-mergers-job-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackRock's Larry Fink says expanding market participation is needed to address wealth gap amid AI boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual chairman's letter that wealth inequality could worsen if more people don't participate in financial markets to reap the benefits of investing.Fink said that the vast majority of wealth has flowed to people who own assets, as opposed to those who earned most of their income from working, and warned that&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate that trend."Since 1989, a dollar in the U.S. stock market has grown more than 15 times the value of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-is-needed-to-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-is-needed-to-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As one N.W.T. diamond mine shuts down, these workers want to stay in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diavik diamond mine has been operating for decades, producing more than 150 million carats of diamonds. Not all of its workers are from the North, but at least some of those who&rsquo;ve come up say they want to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lemonis calls out Democrat's &lsquo;disingenuous&rsquo; claim Trump wasn't a factor in Florida election upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businessman Marcus Lemonis cast doubt on Florida Democrat Emily Gregory's claim that President Donald Trump played no role in her recent election upset, saying it was unrealistic to suggest voters weren&rsquo;t talking about the president."I didn&rsquo;t appreciate the disingenuous nature of it," Lemonis said during an appearance on "Varney &amp; Co.," reacting to remarks Gregory made on MS Now's "Ana Cabrera Reports."Cabrera had asked the Florida Democrat, who flipped the deep-red Florida distr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lemonis-calls-out-democrats-lsquodisingenuousrsquo-claim-trump-wasnt-a-factor-in-florida-election-upset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lemonis-calls-out-democrats-lsquodisingenuousrsquo-claim-trump-wasnt-a-factor-in-florida-election-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates jump as Iran conflict hits housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates spiked this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.38% from last week's reading of 6.22%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.65% a year ago."The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility," said Sam Khate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-iran-conflict-hits-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-jump-as-iran-conflict-hits-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we should 'fight like hell' against Big AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech journalist Karen Hao, who once worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer, is sounding the alarm on holding AI giants accountable. She argues people need to push back against massive companies that are 'consolidating a historic amount of economic and political power, terraforming our earth, reshaping our geopolitics' as well as our lives and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Household cleaning tool recalled after dozens of burn injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner Spray Tech is recalling about 700,000 power steamers in the U.S., plus roughly 8,000 sold in Canada, after reports the products can overheat and cause burn injuries, according to federal safety regulators.The recall affects the company&rsquo;s 905e Auto Steamer, 915e On-Demand Power Steamer and 925e Steam Machine Elite Steamer, which share the same base unit but come with different accessories, and were sold at major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe&rsquo;s, Walmart, Target, HSN, QVC,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/household-cleaning-tool-recalled-after-dozens-of-burn-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/household-cleaning-tool-recalled-after-dozens-of-burn-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their &zwnj;sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services &#8288;Act breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Brady opens up about his health amid GLP-1 surge: Water, movement and discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the market for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs explodes toward a projected $150 billion, NFL legend Tom Brady is stepping into the arena &mdash; not to promote a magic pill, but to infuse the clinical surge with his trademark "TB12" discipline."Making a difference in other people's lives, trying to share some of the things that have been in my mind that I've learned from incredible mentors, understanding and trying to inspire through the different people that have come into my life to communicate the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-opens-up-about-his-health-amid-glp-1-surge-water-movement-and-discipline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tom-brady-opens-up-about-his-health-amid-glp-1-surge-water-movement-and-discipline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maine lobster industry hit by harsh winter, falling catch and rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maine&rsquo;s lobster industry is facing mounting pressure after a harsh winter reduced fishing activity, slowed catches and added to rising costs across the sector.The state, the largest lobster producer in the U.S., recorded its fourth consecutive annual decline in total catch, according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources.A key driver was fewer days on the water. Maine lobster harvesters took more than 21,000 fewer fishing trips in 2025 than in 2024, the agency said. Total landings fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maine-lobster-industry-hit-by-harsh-winter-falling-catch-and-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/maine-lobster-industry-hit-by-harsh-winter-falling-catch-and-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis has only just begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 26 days, oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf have stopped. But ships that made it out before the war started have been at sea delivering energy products to markets that ordered them. The last of those ships should dock in the next week setting off a whole new crisis in global energy markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump slams Supreme Court justices he appointed as ‘bad for our country’ after tariff ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump blasted two Supreme Court justices that he appointed as "bad for our country" after they sided with the majority in a ruling that undercut his tariff agenda.The criticism follows a Supreme Court decision last month that blocked his use of an emergency law to impose sweeping tariffs.By a 6&ndash;3 vote, the majority concluded that the law cited to justify the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs."Speaking at a National Republican Congressional C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-slams-supreme-court-justices-he-appointed-as-bad-for-our-country-after-tariff-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-slams-supreme-court-justices-he-appointed-as-bad-for-our-country-after-tariff-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Fanatics, pro sports leagues monopolized trading card industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A class action lawsuit filed against Fanatics, the NFL, NBA, MLB, their respective players associations and OneTeam, which serves as the commercial vehicle for the players associations, was dismissed by a New York federal judge on all counts Monday.&nbsp;The court granted Fanatics&rsquo; motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which involved five plaintiffs &mdash; Robert Scaturo, Scott Bubnick, Joseph Davidov, Steven Mardakhaev and Jonathan Madar.&nbsp;The suit accused the group of conspiring to monopol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-fanatics-pro-sports-leagues-monopolized-trading-card-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-claiming-fanatics-pro-sports-leagues-monopolized-trading-card-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Oz warns foreign nationals may be tied to US hospice fraud, points to LA as hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Networks of foreign nationals may be linked to U.S. hospice fraud, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warned Wednesday in a FOX Business special, pointing to one major city as a key area of concern."You have to ask yourself exactly how many people are actually dying in Los Angeles," Oz told host David Asman."[There are] almost 2,000 hospices in LA County. We believe half of them could be fraudulent, and the reason for this is because Los Angeles and the stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dr-oz-warns-foreign-nationals-may-be-tied-to-us-hospice-fraud-points-to-la-as-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dr-oz-warns-foreign-nationals-may-be-tied-to-us-hospice-fraud-points-to-la-as-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media trial verdict: What happens now, how much will tech giants really pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $6 million verdict against Meta and Google in a closely watched social media addiction trial may signal the start of a far broader legal threat for the tech giants.A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found both companies liable for designing addictive platforms for young users, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages and another $3 million in punitive damages.Monte Mann, a business trial lawyer at Armstrong Teasdale, said appeals are expected, but the larger implications could be far more cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-media-trial-verdict-what-happens-now-how-much-will-tech-giants-really-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/social-media-trial-verdict-what-happens-now-how-much-will-tech-giants-really-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta slashes roughly 700 jobs; layoffs hit multiple teams across the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is cutting roughly 700 jobs on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to FOX Business.The layoffs are expected to affect several key areas, including Reality Labs, Facebook, recruiting operations and sales, the source said.A spokesperson for the company said the layoffs are part of ongoing restructuring efforts, noting that the tech giant regularly adjusts its workforce to better align with its goals.&nbsp;META EYES MASSIVE 20% WORKFORCE CUT AS AI INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS CONTIN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-slashes-roughly-700-jobs-layoffs-hit-multiple-teams-across-the-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-slashes-roughly-700-jobs-layoffs-hit-multiple-teams-across-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postal Service to implement first-ever fuel surcharge amid mounting fuel costs, financial challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Postal Service is reportedly planning to impose a fuel surcharge on package deliveries for the first time in the agency's history amid surging fuel costs.The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal reported that the Post Service is planning an 8% surcharge beginning in April and that the agency plans to phase it out in January 2027, according to two people familiar with the matter.According to the report, the fuel surcharge will only apply to packages and won't affect letter mail.The move comes as bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/postal-service-to-implement-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-amid-mounting-fuel-costs-financial-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/postal-service-to-implement-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-amid-mounting-fuel-costs-financial-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyft to launch nationwide fuel savings program as drivers feel pinch from rising gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings.The company announced Wednesday that the 60-day program will begin March 27 and run through May 26. Drivers can earn cash back and save on fuel when they use a Lyft Direct debit card at participating gas stations nationwide."Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past few weeks, and we know that hits hardest for drivers who depend on driving for their income," Lyft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lyft-to-launch-nationwide-fuel-savings-program-as-drivers-feel-pinch-from-rising-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lyft-to-launch-nationwide-fuel-savings-program-as-drivers-feel-pinch-from-rising-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New proposal would cap Social Security benefits at $100K for wealthy couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Security is facing the threat of insolvency in less than a decade, and a new proposal would cap the amount of Social Security benefits that a couple could receive each year at $100,000.The aging of America's population is draining the balance of Social Security's main trust fund, which is projected to be depleted in 2032. Funds for&nbsp;Social Security benefits are drawn from the trust fund along with payroll taxes, and they would be automatically cut by law at the time of insolvency to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-proposal-would-cap-social-security-benefits-at-100k-for-wealthy-couples/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-proposal-would-cap-social-security-benefits-at-100k-for-wealthy-couples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war fuels Asia energy crunch as India, Japan, others feel strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest phase of the Iran war is locked on the Strait of Hormuz and critical energy infrastructure. Already, its effects are rippling thousands of miles away in Asia.Asia is at the front line of the energy crisis, &#8203;with shortages hitting nearly every country. Roughly a fifth of the world&rsquo;s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with some 80% going to Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.As Iran refuses to open the strait, Asia is scrambling to mitigate disruptions a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-fuels-asia-energy-crunch-as-india-japan-others-feel-strain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-fuels-asia-energy-crunch-as-india-japan-others-feel-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowe warns of massive workforce shakeup, says Sanders is right: &lsquo;Revolution unlike anything' we&rsquo;ve seen coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare point of agreement is emerging across ideological lines as concerns grow over how artificial intelligence could reshape the American workforce.Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, joined FOX Business&rsquo; Stuart Varney on 'Varney &amp; Co.' to discuss how rapid technological change is colliding with a long-standing shortage of skilled labor, creating what he sees as a turning point for the economy.Rowe&rsquo;s warning echoes a broader message gaining traction across the polit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rowe-warns-of-massive-workforce-shakeup-says-sanders-is-right-lsquorevolution-unlike-anything-wersquove-seen-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rowe-warns-of-massive-workforce-shakeup-says-sanders-is-right-lsquorevolution-unlike-anything-wersquove-seen-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards more than  $6M in damages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched trial accusing social media platforms of designing their products to get young users addicted, awarding the plaintiff $6 million in damages.&nbsp;Meta was ordered to pay 70% of the awarded compensatory damages, while Google is responsible for the remaining 30%, for a total of $3 million. Hours later, the jury ordered Meta to pay another $2.1 million and Google an additional $900,000 in punitive damages.&nbsp;Unlike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-meta-google-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-awards-more-than-6m-in-damages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jury-finds-meta-google-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-awards-more-than-6m-in-damages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon says US has 'become like Europe' on defense, and it's holding the country back]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO&nbsp;Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that the U.S. is becoming more like Europe in terms of defense procurement, and it's holding the country back.Dimon spoke at the Hill &amp; Valley Forum, which is an annual meeting that brings together policymakers, defense leaders, tech builders and investors to discuss&nbsp;national security, emerging technology and U.S. competitiveness.He said he was "deeply frustrated" by what he sees as excessive bureaucracy in the defense procurement proc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-has-become-like-europe-on-defense-and-its-holding-the-country-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jamie-dimon-says-us-has-become-like-europe-on-defense-and-its-holding-the-country-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global energy conference in Houston, welcomed Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson&rsquo;s enthusiasm, they still say they want to see considerable action before they can be sure Canada's federal government is serious about changing the country&rsquo;s reputation as being reluctant to expand the energy sector, especially oil and natural gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence, but also raised alarms in Hollywood and beyond about the dangers of letting people create AI videos that resulted in nonconsensual images and realistic deepfakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal minimum wage increasing to $18.15 per hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal minimum wage will rise by 40 cents next week, a scheduled increase that keeps the wage in line with inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some U.S. car buyers envy what they cannot have — affordable Chinese EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey shows 40 per cent of U.S. consumers &#8203;support Chinese auto imports, while political opposition in U.S. remains strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith-Carney pipeline deal to miss early deadlines, premier says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How war in the Middle East is upending the global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuck ships, wrong ports, and higher costs: war in the Middle East is causing headaches for worldwide supply chains. New York Times reporter Peter S. Goodman explores the mounting impacts on supply chains that remain highly integrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fall after Trump postpones Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was holding off on striking Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure amid productive talks between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines slashes flights as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings.United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut about 5% of capacity by trimming less profitable routes. He said the company is preparing for a prolonged period of elevated fuel prices, modeling oil at $175 per barrel and expecting it could remain above $100 thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-slashes-flights-as-iran-war-sends-fuel-prices-soaring/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-slashes-flights-as-iran-war-sends-fuel-prices-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers' salaries amid DHS budget standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk offered to cover the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel during the ongoing government funding standoff."I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country," Musk said in an X post on Saturday morning.&nbsp;Musk's offer comes as a partial government shutdown passes one month, with lawmakers unable to reach a deal to fund the D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-offers-to-pay-tsa-workers-salaries-amid-dhs-budget-standoff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-offers-to-pay-tsa-workers-salaries-amid-dhs-budget-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Ramsey warns young hopefuls locked out of housing market: 'Corporate America has screwed you']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Americans are increasingly finding themselves shut out of the housing market as rising debt levels and lingering affordability pressures reshape the path to homeownership."The Ramsey Show" host Dave Ramsey joined FOX Business' Cheryl Casone on the FOX Business In Depth Special, "Hitting Home: Rebuilding the Dream," to break down the financial realities facing first-time buyers and why many are falling behind.Ramsey pointed to a combination of record-high consumer debt and shifting economic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-ramsey-warns-young-hopefuls-locked-out-of-housing-market-corporate-america-has-screwed-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dave-ramsey-warns-young-hopefuls-locked-out-of-housing-market-corporate-america-has-screwed-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon developing new AI-driven smartphone years after Fire Phone flop: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is reportedly developing a new smartphone more than a decade after scrapping its Fire Phone, with plans for an AI-driven device integrated with Alexa and its broader services ecosystem.The tech giant's new effort is called "Transformer" and is being developed within the company's devices and services unit, according to Reuters, citing four people familiar with the project.The outlet said the new phone could be a mobile personalization device able to sync with the voice assistant platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-developing-new-ai-driven-smartphone-years-after-fire-phone-flop-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-developing-new-ai-driven-smartphone-years-after-fire-phone-flop-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence helps unlock geothermal potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geothermal energy has been around since earth&rsquo;s creation and exists almost everywhere, yet harnessing its full potential has proven difficult since viable sources are often difficult to find.&nbsp;"The U.S. has a lot of it, and most of it in the U.S. is untapped.&nbsp;It's a tremendous sort of resource base that's waiting for us to go after it," Zanskar co-founder Joel Edwards said.&nbsp;Geothermal energy is generated by the Earth&rsquo;s formation and ongoing radioactive decay. It is stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/artificial-intelligence-helps-unlock-geothermal-potential/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/artificial-intelligence-helps-unlock-geothermal-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of acquisition, jury says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California jury on Friday concluded that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of his $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant in 2022.The verdict from a jury in San Francisco federal court came in a closely watched trial in which Musk was accused of falsely claiming that Twitter underreported how many fake and spam accounts, known as bots, were on its platform.Musk ultimately completed his purchase of Twitter in October 2022 and renamed it X. He has since folded it into his rocket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-misled-twitter-investors-ahead-of-acquisition-jury-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-misled-twitter-investors-ahead-of-acquisition-jury-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: A Reconciliation Bill Is the Only Way To Keep Our Military Great &amp; Our Democracy Indestructible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next fight in the Iran war is likely going to be the Pentagon&rsquo;s request for $200 billion to keep our military in tip-top shape, not only to complete the mission in Iran, but also to maintain President Trump&rsquo;s policy of peace through strength. We want the best for our men and women in the services. Soldiers, sailors, airmen. They must have everything they need, today, tomorrow, and frankly forever.Yet you can bet the Democrats will use this war financing request for their anti-war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-reconciliation-bill-is-the-only-way-to-keep-our-military-great-amp-our-democracy-indestructible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-a-reconciliation-bill-is-the-only-way-to-keep-our-military-great-amp-our-democracy-indestructible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets dip for another straight week as U.S. war on Iran continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas ranges sold at US retailers are being recalled over burn hazard risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electrolux Group is recalling more than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges due to an oven-related issue that poses a burn hazard to users.The recall affects about 169,500 units sold in the U.S. and 5,300 in Canada, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.&nbsp;The agency said the ovens in the ranges can experience delayed ignition of the bake burner, which poses a risk of burn hazards to users.90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN RECALLED NATIONWIDE, FDA SAYSThe recall involves Frigidai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-ranges-sold-at-us-retailers-are-being-recalled-over-burn-hazard-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-ranges-sold-at-us-retailers-are-being-recalled-over-burn-hazard-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls more than 61,000 SUVs in the US after a child's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 61,000 Palisade SUVs in the U.S. after an issue with powered seats was linked to the death of a child, federal regulators said.The recall affects model year 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with the Limited and Calligraphy trim packages, the automaker said in a recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration."The 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies equipped in the subject vehicles may not respond to con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-61000-suvs-in-the-us-after-a-childs-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-more-than-61000-suvs-in-the-us-after-a-childs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Warner Music sign multi-year deal to produce artist documentaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix &#8203;and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist &zwnj;roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gingrich sends warning to Europe as US carries allies amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[European tensions are resurfacing as questions grow over burden sharing in global conflicts, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argued long-standing imbalances between the U.S. and its allies are becoming harder to ignore.Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney &amp; Co." to discuss the widening divide between the United States and Europe as the conflict in the Middle East continues to test international alliances.Gingrich pointed to what he described]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gingrich-sends-warning-to-europe-as-us-carries-allies-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gingrich-sends-warning-to-europe-as-us-carries-allies-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC weighs deep job cuts as AI overhaul unfolds: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global banking giant HSBC Holdings Plc is considering significant job reductions in the years ahead, as CEO Georges Elhedery bets on artificial intelligence to downsize middle and back offices, Bloomberg reported.The greatest impact is anticipated to be seen among non-client-facing positions in global service centers, but the evaluation is only in an early stage, according to individuals familiar with the issue, the outlet reported. The moves could impact about 20,000 roles, or around 10% of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hsbc-weighs-deep-job-cuts-as-ai-overhaul-unfolds-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hsbc-weighs-deep-job-cuts-as-ai-overhaul-unfolds-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed’s Bowman says she’s written in 3 interest rate cuts before year-end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday that she&rsquo;s penciled in multiple rate cuts before the end of the year."I'm still concerned about the job market," Bowman, considered one of the more hawkish members of the Federal Open Market Committee, said during an interview on FOX Business Network's "Mornings with Maria." I want to see a little bit of recovery there. But, of course, I've written three cuts in for before the end of 2026 to hopefully support the lab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-bowman-says-shes-written-in-3-interest-rate-cuts-before-year-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-bowman-says-shes-written-in-3-interest-rate-cuts-before-year-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold Trump coin moves forward after Treasury invokes rare authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Mint is moving forward with a gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump after a federal arts commission approved a design Thursday, with Treasury officials citing a legal authority that allows the inclusion of a sitting president despite longstanding restrictions.FOX Business confirmed with a source familiar with the Commission of Fine Arts that the design shown is the mock-up approved by the panel, clearing a key step toward production of the coin.The move is notable bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gold-trump-coin-moves-forward-after-treasury-invokes-rare-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gold-trump-coin-moves-forward-after-treasury-invokes-rare-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers complain about long wait times, multiple calls to resolve issues with Rogers, Telus and Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen customers told Marketplace they are frustrated with poor customer service they received from Canada&rsquo;s big three telecoms. Employees at Rogers and Telus said frontline customer service representatives have less incentive to help customers issue credits or lower bills, and said they&rsquo;re measured on their abilities to increase customers&rsquo; bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 flight attendants injured on Delta flight to Sydney after plane experiences 'brief turbulence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured on Friday after a flight bound for Australia experienced what the airline described as "brief turbulence."The flight, carrying 245 passengers and 15 crew members, was headed from Los Angeles, California, to Sydney, Australia, when the turbulence began.The Airbus A350 was hit by the turbulence as it descended, but Delta said the aircraft landed "safely and normally" at the Sydney airport.US FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, GROUND DELAYS SURGE AS MASSIVE MA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/4-flight-attendants-injured-on-delta-flight-to-sydney-after-plane-experiences-brief-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/4-flight-attendants-injured-on-delta-flight-to-sydney-after-plane-experiences-brief-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 90,000 bottles of children&rsquo;s ibuprofen have been recalled over the potential presence of a foreign substance, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Strides Pharma, Inc., headquartered in India, recalled about 89,592 bottles of its 100-milligram Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, the FDA said.&nbsp;The affected product was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA and distributed across the U.S.The ibuprofen was sold in 4-fluid-ounce bottles at 100 milligrams per 5 millili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide-fda-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/90000-bottles-of-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide-fda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant robot goes haywire, sends tableware flying before breaking out in dance moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bizarre footage has captured the chaotic moment a service robot appeared to spin out of control at a restaurant near San Jose, California, violently striking a customer&rsquo;s food and tableware without warning before abruptly breaking into a series of erratic dance moves.&nbsp;The wild incident was captured in a viral video in Cupertino at a Haidilao hot pot location, a chain known for integrating artificial intelligence and robotic technology to help streamline operations, including deliverin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restaurant-robot-goes-haywire-sends-tableware-flying-before-breaking-out-in-dance-moves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restaurant-robot-goes-haywire-sends-tableware-flying-before-breaking-out-in-dance-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penn professor says Zillow 'systematically deceives consumers' about agent connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Pennsylvania Wharton professor published a paper that claims Zillow users don&rsquo;t know who they&rsquo;re being connected with when they select an agent, alleging that Zillow-affiliated agents drive users to Zillow&rsquo;s home mortgages.&nbsp;Professor Jerry Wind&rsquo;s study showed only 0.3% of users understood they would not be connected with the listing agent when selecting the tabs "Contact an agent" or "Request a tour.""This study provides empirical evidence that Zillow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/penn-professor-says-zillow-systematically-deceives-consumers-about-agent-connections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/penn-professor-says-zillow-systematically-deceives-consumers-about-agent-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber, Rivian ink $1.25B deal to put thousands of robotaxis on US streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivian and&nbsp;Uber on Thursday announced a partnership worth up to $1.25 billion to accelerate the two companies' plans for autonomous vehicles and deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis in the years ahead.Under the agreement, Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, subject to achieving autonomous performance milestones by specific dates.&nbsp;The two companies have agreed to an initial $300 million investment following the signing of the deal, subject to regulator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-rivian-ink-125b-deal-to-put-thousands-of-robotaxis-on-us-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/uber-rivian-ink-125b-deal-to-put-thousands-of-robotaxis-on-us-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O'Leary forecasts global power shift in Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict rattles oil markets]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shark Tank" star Kevin O&rsquo;Leary predicted which nations will control the Strait of Hormuz once the Middle East conflict subsides as Iran continues its restriction of the vital trade passage.Joining "The Claman Countdown" Thursday, O&rsquo;Leary analyzed the market impact of the Middle East conflict and how investors should navigate uncertainty."You think about what the world looks like after the conflict is over, and you make bets," he told FOX Business.&nbsp;"I'm pretty sure when this is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-forecasts-global-power-shift-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-conflict-rattles-oil-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-forecasts-global-power-shift-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-conflict-rattles-oil-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new&nbsp;tax break is available this filing season for taxpayers who have car loans on vehicles that meet certain specifications.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was passed through Congress by Republicans using the reconciliation process and signed into law last year by President&nbsp;Donald Trump, included a provision allowing interest on car loans to be deducted under certain circumstances.&nbsp;The IRS released guidance on the implementation of the "No Tax on Car Loan Interest"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-10000-car-loan-tax-deduction-heres-who-qualifies-and-how-to-claim-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-10000-car-loan-tax-deduction-heres-who-qualifies-and-how-to-claim-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz becomes NFL's first official condiment partner with 5-year global deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, the NFL has a condiment partner.The Kraft Heinz Company and the NFL announced a five-year global strategic partnership, uniting one of the world&rsquo;s biggest food portfolios and the most-watched sports league in the United States to drive fan engagement and food experiences.This partnership not only unlocks premium stadium and game visibility and integrated co-branding marketing, but also limited-edition packaging on Kraft Heinz products and immersive retail activatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-becomes-nfls-first-official-condiment-partner-with-5-year-global-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-becomes-nfls-first-official-condiment-partner-with-5-year-global-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian strikes cut 17% of Qatar LNG output, threatening global supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian strikes have cut about 17% of Doha&rsquo;s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, QatarEnergy&rsquo;s CEO told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.Saad al-Kaabi said the disruption could result in an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threaten supplies to Europe and Asia.The CEO of the state-owned energy company, who is also Qatar&rsquo;s minister of state for energy affairs, told Reuters that damage to two LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids facilities will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iranian-strikes-cut-17-of-qatar-lng-output-threatening-global-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iranian-strikes-cut-17-of-qatar-lng-output-threatening-global-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA union leader warns airport security risks will 'get worse' as major travel events loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top TSA union leader warned Thursday that airport security risks linked to the ongoing government shutdown are set to "get worse," pointing to a critical issue he says has largely gone unaddressed."TSA has been under a . . . hiring freeze since last year, so when you look at what we had in the fall, the 50 days that we had off of shutdown, we have people that left, that retired," TSA union leader George Borek told "Varney &amp; Co.""The acting director yesterday said we had 400 some odd agents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tsa-union-leader-warns-airport-security-risks-will-get-worse-as-major-travel-events-loom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tsa-union-leader-warns-airport-security-risks-will-get-worse-as-major-travel-events-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohl&rsquo;s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of&nbsp;Kohl's signaled that the company isn't planning on closing additional stores this year after it shuttered more than two dozen locations last year.Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the&nbsp;department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales, and the Wisconsin-headquartered company&nbsp;brought in Michael Bender to serve as CEO in November.&nbsp;Bender said on a call after Kohl's released its quarterly earnings last week that the com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kohlrsquos-ceo-signals-whats-next-for-stores-after-several-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kohlrsquos-ceo-signals-whats-next-for-stores-after-several-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese missiles targeting US Navy could trigger ‘overnight’ war shift, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risk of a broader global conflict is rising as China's indirect role in the Iran crisis comes into sharper focus, with new concerns emerging over weapons used against U.S. forces.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how Beijing's support for Iran could quickly escalate tensions with the United States.CHINA COULD FACE &lsquo;REAL PROBLEMS&rsquo; WITHIN TWO MONTHS IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS DRAGS ON, EXPERT WARN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-missiles-targeting-us-navy-could-trigger-overnight-war-shift-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chinese-missiles-targeting-us-navy-could-trigger-overnight-war-shift-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company's antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's population shrank last year &mdash; a first for the country, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's population dropped last year, marking the first time the country has seen an annual net decline in residents since Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying war will boost global inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, saying that higher oil and gas prices from the Middle East war are likely to boost global inflation but that it's too soon to assess the conflict's impact on the Canadian economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel prices surge to highest since 2022, raising concern for shipping, consumer costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S.-Iran war is causing diesel prices to spike across the country, climbing nearly 30 per cent since the beginning of March. In some parts of Quebec, a litre of diesel is selling for almost $2.50.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices worldwide have soaredsince the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially-important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon's net income down as brand promises product shakeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim co-chief executive and chief financial officer Meghan Frank said Tuesday that the apparel retailer plans to shake up its product assortment with fewer logos, a "more focused and co-ordinated" colour palette and a "more edited" assortment of small accessories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lululemons-net-income-down-as-brand-promises-product-shakeup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lululemons-net-income-down-as-brand-promises-product-shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami overtakes Los Angeles and New York as world's riskiest housing market for bubble risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami has officially been crowned the most at-risk housing market in the world, surpassing notoriously expensive hubs like Los Angeles and New York.While Florida&rsquo;s tax-friendly climate continues to lure billionaires fleeing high-tax states like California, local homeowners are facing a perfect storm of record-low affordability, massive condo repair bills and surging insurance premiums, according to a new report.UBS&rsquo; Global Real Estate Bubble Index for 2025 puts Miami in the No. 1 spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miami-overtakes-los-angeles-and-new-york-as-worlds-riskiest-housing-market-for-bubble-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/miami-overtakes-los-angeles-and-new-york-as-worlds-riskiest-housing-market-for-bubble-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity demand, natural gas production and renewable power expected to soar by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity demand is set to boom in Canada by 2050, according to new modelling from the national energy regulator released on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity demand, natural gas production, and renewable power expected to soar by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity demand is set to boom in Canada by 2050, according to new modelling from the national energy regulator released on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolate candy sold at Lidl recalled over undeclared hazelnut allergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidl US is recalling its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen, the company said.&nbsp;Consumers with hazelnut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the product is consumed.The recall applies to Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs &ndash; German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz boxes with UPC 20304492.E. COLI OUTBREAK LINKED TO RAW CHEDDAR CHEESE ALLEGEDLY SICKENS 7 PEOPLE ACROSS MULTIPLE STATESThe products were distributed between Jan. 28, 2026, and March 11,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-candy-sold-at-lidl-recalled-over-undeclared-hazelnut-allergen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chocolate-candy-sold-at-lidl-recalled-over-undeclared-hazelnut-allergen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom renews claim Texas, Florida are 'high-tax' states, critics dispute framing]]></title><description><![CDATA[California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend renewed his claim that Florida and Texas are the "real high-tax states," arguing that lower- and middle-income residents in those states shoulder a heavier tax burden than their counterparts in the Golden State.Speaking onstage at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the Democratic governor framed the issue in moral terms."We have the most progressive tax rates in America. Texas, the most regressive. Texas taxes poor folks more than we tax our richest. The questio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/newsom-renews-claim-texas-florida-are-high-tax-states-critics-dispute-framing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/newsom-renews-claim-texas-florida-are-high-tax-states-critics-dispute-framing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. government confirms Tesla and LG Energy Solution large battery deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[LG also owns and operates NextStar, a similar battery cell factory in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-government-confirms-tesla-and-lg-energy-solution-large-battery-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-government-confirms-tesla-and-lg-energy-solution-large-battery-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's benchmark home price fell 4.8% in February compared to last year, says CREA]]></title><description><![CDATA[National homes sales edged down in February from the previous month, and the benchmark price of a home fell by 4.8 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-benchmark-home-price-fell-48-in-february-compared-to-last-year-says-crea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-benchmark-home-price-fell-48-in-february-compared-to-last-year-says-crea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this]]></title><description><![CDATA[From affordable housing in Alberta to high taxes in Quebec, there are many widely accepted claims about the cost of living in different parts of the country. But are these preconceptions accurate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thinking-of-moving-to-a-more-affordable-part-of-the-country-consider-this/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thinking-of-moving-to-a-more-affordable-part-of-the-country-consider-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese allegedly sickens 7 people across multiple states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators announced Sunday that an E. coli outbreak that infected at least seven people in three states have been traced to a raw cheddar cheese product.Many of the affected individuals are children, ages 3 or younger, across California, Texas and Florida, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Of the seven reported cases, five were in California, one in Florida and another in Texas."The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-raw-cheddar-cheese-allegedly-sickens-7-people-across-multiple-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-raw-cheddar-cheese-allegedly-sickens-7-people-across-multiple-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows Cybertruck nearly drive mom and baby off overpass: lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Houston woman sued Tesla last month after she says her Cybertruck, allegedly operating in self-driving mode, was captured on camera nearly sending her and her infant off a bridge before ultimately crashing into an overpass barrier.&nbsp;The woman, who claims she suffered multiple injuries in the August 2025 incident, is suing Tesla for $1 million in a liability and negligence case, according to the lawsuit."On August 18, 2025, our client Justine Saint Amour was driving her Tesla Cybertruck on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/video-shows-cybertruck-nearly-drive-mom-and-baby-off-overpass-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/video-shows-cybertruck-nearly-drive-mom-and-baby-off-overpass-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise lines face fuel cost surge as oil prices jump on Iran tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruise lines are facing headwinds as rising&nbsp;oil prices push their fuel costs higher amid the Iran war, as analysts are warning that Carnival could see the biggest hit to its 2026 profit.Oil prices have risen over 35% since the&nbsp;war with Iran began amid attacks on oil and transportation facilities as well as threats to oil tankers and other vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.The prices for West Texas Intermediate crude have risen above $90 a barrel in recent days, while Bren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-lines-face-fuel-cost-surge-as-oil-prices-jump-on-iran-tensions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cruise-lines-face-fuel-cost-surge-as-oil-prices-jump-on-iran-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric school bus mandates bring new costs for taxpayers, districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[School districts in several states are facing mandates to incorporate&nbsp;electric buses into their school bus fleets, with the EVs bringing with them different operating costs and posing new challenges.Several states, including New York and California, have implemented requirements that school districts buy zero-emission school buses with their new purchases. New York's rule takes effect in 2027 for all new school bus purchases and has a fleet-wide goal of 2035 for the transition, while Califo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electric-school-bus-mandates-bring-new-costs-for-taxpayers-districts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/electric-school-bus-mandates-bring-new-costs-for-taxpayers-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: GOP must message better to win the midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messaging is so important in policy and politics. You could have several million parents and children going south on spring break, but then the entire trip can be ruined by waiting three to four hours in TSA lines, all because Democrats won&rsquo;t finance the Department of Homeland Security bill. After four votes in the Senate, Democrats are willing to ruin your vacation. How many more votes? How many more ruined vacations? Well there&rsquo;s a couple of messages that Senate Republicans, indeed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-gop-must-message-better-to-win-the-midterms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-gop-must-message-better-to-win-the-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Empty refrigerators and eviction notices': TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union leaders representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers in Atlanta called on lawmakers Monday to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, saying the stalemate has crippled its members financially as they continue to work without being paid.&nbsp;Aaron Barker, the president of AMG local 554, said the union's members are financially exhausted as they face a range of fiscal difficulties amid a standoff between lawmakers in Washington over DHS funding on the he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/empty-refrigerators-and-eviction-notices-tsa-union-leaders-demand-end-to-dhs-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/empty-refrigerators-and-eviction-notices-tsa-union-leaders-demand-end-to-dhs-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda cancels 3 planned EV models for US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda announced a $15.7 billion writedown of its electric vehicle (EV) business last week as the company shifts its U.S. strategy to account for weak consumer demand for EVs.The second-largest automaker in Japan said Thursday that it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned&nbsp;battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.Demand for EVs has pulled back in recent years as consumers have shown a preference for hybrid vehicles, while President]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-cancels-3-planned-ev-models-for-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/honda-cancels-3-planned-ev-models-for-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war unlikely to trigger global supply chain crisis, Goldman Sachs says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;war in Iran is pushing oil and gas prices higher, and while the world economy faces a shock from energy prices, an analysis by Goldman Sachs finds that the conflict is unlikely to lead to a broader supply chain crisis like what occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Economists at Goldman Sachs found that the Iran war is expected to lead to higher oil prices that will reduce global economic growth by 0.3% of GDP while increasing headline inflation by about 0.5 to 0.6 percentage points ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-unlikely-to-trigger-global-supply-chain-crisis-goldman-sachs-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-war-unlikely-to-trigger-global-supply-chain-crisis-goldman-sachs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas rare-earth project aims to curb US reliance on China, strengthen national security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to develop domestic rare-earth resources are gaining momentum in Texas as policymakers and industry leaders push to reduce U.S. reliance on China for minerals critical to defense and advanced-technology supply chains.Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria," Monday to discuss how development of the Round Top rare-earth deposit could help strengthen U.S. national security while generating billions of dollars in revenue for Texas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-rare-earth-project-aims-to-curb-us-reliance-on-china-strengthen-national-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/texas-rare-earth-project-aims-to-curb-us-reliance-on-china-strengthen-national-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines to end flights at 2 major airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines will stop operating flights at Washington Dulles International Airport and Chicago O&rsquo;Hare International Airport starting this summer.The airline announced Friday that the change will take effect June 4, 2026. Flights scheduled on or before June 3 will operate as planned.Despite the exit from the two major hubs, Southwest said it will continue offering significant service in both metro areas through other airports. In the Chicago region, the carrier will maintain operatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-to-end-flights-at-2-major-airports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-airlines-to-end-flights-at-2-major-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai stops sales of certain SUVs after 2-year-old girl's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai has stopped sales of certain 2026 Palisade SUVs and plans a recall after a problem with power-folding seats that the company says may fail to detect contact with an occupant or object.The announcement comes after a young child died in an incident involving a Palisade that is still under investigation, according to the automaker.Reuters reported the victim was a 2-year-old girl from Ohio who was killed on March 7."Hyundai is aware of a tragic incident involving a Palisade. While Hyundai d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-stops-sales-of-certain-suvs-after-2-year-old-girls-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-stops-sales-of-certain-suvs-after-2-year-old-girls-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetterman details why he can't support SAVE Act 'in its current state,' says voter ID not 'unreasonable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., detailed his rationale for refusing to support the SAVE Act in its current form despite acknowledging that voter ID requirements are not "unreasonable.""It's needlessly complicated," Fetterman said Monday on "Mornings with Maria."&nbsp;The Pennsylvania Democrat stressed that while he supports requiring identification to vote, he believes the House-passed bill goes further than necessary and fails to account for the security of existing voting systems, particularly mai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fetterman-details-why-he-cant-support-save-act-in-its-current-state-says-voter-id-not-unreasonable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fetterman-details-why-he-cant-support-save-act-in-its-current-state-says-voter-id-not-unreasonable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick admits strategically moving to Texas before California wealth tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire and Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick officially joined the exodus from California, revealing he moved to Austin, Texas, just weeks before a proposed wealth tax could have targeted his estimated $3.6 billion fortune."Just to be clear, on December 18, I moved to Texas. I don&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s so specific about December 18, but let&rsquo;s just say it&rsquo;s prior to January," Kalanick said in an interview with TPBN."I get a little bit [of] FOMO on like, these people going to Fl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billionaire-uber-co-founder-travis-kalanick-admits-strategically-moving-to-texas-before-california-wealth-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/billionaire-uber-co-founder-travis-kalanick-admits-strategically-moving-to-texas-before-california-wealth-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-yet-reflected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-yet-reflected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not fully reflected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-fully-reflected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-fully-reflected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US flight cancellations, ground delays surge as massive March storm disrupts travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 3.400 flights within, into or out of the United States had been canceled as of early afternoon on Monday as a massive weather system disrupted air travel across parts of the country, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to impose ground stops at some airports while others faced lengthy delays, according to FlightAware and FAA data.More than 5,400 delays involving U.S. flights were also recorded as of early Monday afternoon, FlightAware data showed.The disruptions come during the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-flight-cancellations-ground-delays-surge-as-massive-march-storm-disrupts-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-flight-cancellations-ground-delays-surge-as-massive-march-storm-disrupts-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders say Toronto World Cup traffic plan could stall projects and delay new homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Toronto prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans this summer, thousands of new homeowners could soon get some bad news because the city has severely limited construction activity downtown and along major arteries between May 1 and July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/builders-say-toronto-world-cup-traffic-plan-could-stall-projects-and-delay-new-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/builders-say-toronto-world-cup-traffic-plan-could-stall-projects-and-delay-new-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco recalls popular meatloaf meal kit over Salmonella contamination fears across 26 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco issued a recall notice over the weekend for its popular ready-to-eat meatloaf meal kit, impacting warehouse locations in at least 26 states.The "Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze" was flagged for potential&nbsp;Salmonella contamination after an ingredient supplier raised concerns."An ingredient supplier, Griffith Foods Inc., has announced the recall of an ingredient used in the Meatloaf because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella," the recall no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-recalls-popular-meatloaf-meal-kit-over-salmonella-contamination-fears-across-26-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-recalls-popular-meatloaf-meal-kit-over-salmonella-contamination-fears-across-26-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2K flights canceled in single day, turning major airport into virtual ghost town]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 2,000 flights were canceled Sunday as winter blizzards continue to batter the Upper Midwest, turning at least one normally bustling airport into a virtual ghost town.According to the latest data from FlightAware, U.S. flight cancellations Sunday accounted for roughly 78% of all canceled flights worldwide, with at least 2,216 flights grounded out of roughly 2,842 global cancellations.Meanwhile, an additional 6,826 delays have reportedly rippled across the national air network, further st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/2k-flights-canceled-in-single-day-turning-major-airport-into-virtual-ghost-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/2k-flights-canceled-in-single-day-turning-major-airport-into-virtual-ghost-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbal supplement found to contain hidden Viagra ingredient, FDA urges consumers to stop use]]></title><description><![CDATA[An herbal supplement sold online is being recalled because it contains the active ingredient used in Viagra.New Mexico-based Primal Supplements Group LLC is voluntarily recalling certain units of its Primal Herbs "Volume" sexual enhancement product because it contains sildenafil, according to a notice released Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Sildenafil is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction. The ingredient wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/herbal-supplement-found-to-contain-hidden-viagra-ingredient-fda-urges-consumers-to-stop-use/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/herbal-supplement-found-to-contain-hidden-viagra-ingredient-fda-urges-consumers-to-stop-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton opens Dollywood's 41st season, promises more projects ahead: 'I ain&rsquo;t near done']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood on Friday to kick off the park&rsquo;s 41st season, reassuring fans about her health while celebrating a major milestone year for both the park and the country.Parton said she has recently stepped back from touring to focus on her health and personal life, but emphasized she remains energized about the future."I have not been touring, as you know," Parton said. "I&rsquo;ve had a few little health issues, and we&rsquo;re taking good care of them&hellip; I just k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dolly-parton-opens-dollywoods-41st-season-promises-more-projects-ahead-i-ainrsquot-near-done/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dolly-parton-opens-dollywoods-41st-season-promises-more-projects-ahead-i-ainrsquot-near-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The outbreak occurred aboard the Star Princess during a voyage from March 7 to March 14, according to the CDC&rsquo;s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), which monitors illness on cruise ships.Those reported sick included 104 passengers and 49 crew members &mdash; out of 4,307 passengers and 1,561 crew members in total,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/norovirus-outbreak-sickens-153-passengers-crew-on-caribbean-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/norovirus-outbreak-sickens-153-passengers-crew-on-caribbean-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The states where Americans pay the most — and least — for electricity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Americans live can make a striking difference in what they pay to keep the lights on, with typical monthly electric bills in some states more than triple those in others.The latest figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration put the national average residential electricity price at 17.24 cents per kilowatt-hour, up 6% from a year earlier, based on average residential prices and an assumed monthly household use of 900 kilowatt-hours, a common benchmark for a typical home.AMERICA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-states-where-americans-pay-the-most-and-least-for-electricity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-states-where-americans-pay-the-most-and-least-for-electricity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin invokes Defense Production Act, directs oil company to restart California operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to order an oil company to restart shuttered offshore operations in California, saying the move is necessary to address oil supply disruption risks and reduce reliance on foreign crude.Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday directed Sable Offshore Corp., an oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, to restore operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and the Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of Santa Barbara, according to a statemen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-invokes-defense-production-act-directs-oil-company-to-restart-california-operations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-invokes-defense-production-act-directs-oil-company-to-restart-california-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring break flyers warned of massive TSA lines as shutdown drains airport staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring break travelers heading to airports during the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown should brace for potential delays, with experts warning security lines are already stretching for hours at some airports.Passengers across the country are reporting longer Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times, flight delays and crowded terminals, and security lines at some airports are topping three hours, according to Eric Napoli, chief legal officer at travel company AirHelp.Airpor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spring-break-flyers-warned-of-massive-tsa-lines-as-shutdown-drains-airport-staff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spring-break-flyers-warned-of-massive-tsa-lines-as-shutdown-drains-airport-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-power-policies-trigger-408m-devaluation-to-atcos-wind-and-solar-division-company-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/alberta-power-policies-trigger-408m-devaluation-to-atcos-wind-and-solar-division-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians might be soon waiting longer to have their air travel complaints heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is currently weighing whether to renew funding meant to address a massive backlog of airline passenger complaints &mdash; funding that if not extended could result in Canadians having to wait longer to have their cases heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-might-be-soon-waiting-longer-to-have-their-air-travel-complaints-heard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-might-be-soon-waiting-longer-to-have-their-air-travel-complaints-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta eyes massive 20% workforce cut as AI infrastructure costs continue to soar across operations: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is reportedly weighing layoffs that could impact at least 20% of its workforce as the tech giant looks to offset rising artificial intelligence costs.The cuts come as the technology company aims to offset the cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.The outlet added that the timing and size of the potential layoffs have not been finalized.When reached for commen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-eyes-massive-20-workforce-cut-as-ai-infrastructure-costs-continue-to-soar-across-operations-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-eyes-massive-20-workforce-cut-as-ai-infrastructure-costs-continue-to-soar-across-operations-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two major drug companies are the latest to join TrumpRx]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The White House is expecting to announce an expansion of drugmakers offering discounts on TrumpRx.gov, FOX Business has learned.As early as today, Amgen and GSK will be added to the list of prescription drug manufacturers offering discounts on the government website. That makes a total of 54 prescription medications from six pharmaceutical companies that have signed on to the most-favored-nation pricing under pressure from President Donald Trump and the threat of tariffs.Amgen will of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-major-drug-companies-are-the-latest-to-join-trumprx/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/two-major-drug-companies-are-the-latest-to-join-trumprx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine veteran turns Iraq War lessons into fraud-fighting tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: The origins of a fraud-fighting technology now used by one of the world&rsquo;s largest insurers trace back to a deadly insider attack during the Iraq War.Clearspeed founder Alex Martin was serving in the Marine Corps when his close friend, Capt. Warren Frank, was killed by an Iraqi soldier who turned his weapon on American forces during a joint patrol.&nbsp;The Iraqi had passed coalition vetting procedures."Warren met his future wife at my house," Martin recalled to FOX Business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marine-veteran-turns-iraq-war-lessons-into-fraud-fighting-tech/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/marine-veteran-turns-iraq-war-lessons-into-fraud-fighting-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground stop lifted at major DC-area airports after chemical odor disrupts air traffic control]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ground stop issued at several airports in the Washington, D.C., region on Friday has been lifted after a chemical odor disrupted air traffic control operations."The ground stop is over and operations have resumed," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X. "Firefighters from Fauquier County and Prince William County confirm there is no danger to air traffic controllers."The temporary ground stop affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Air]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ground-stop-lifted-at-major-dc-area-airports-after-chemical-odor-disrupts-air-traffic-control/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ground-stop-lifted-at-major-dc-area-airports-after-chemical-odor-disrupts-air-traffic-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google commits $1B to North Carolina data centers as AI demand surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Friday announced it will invest $1 billion within the next two years to expand its data center infrastructure in North Carolina.The investment will focus on the expansion of a data center facility in&nbsp;Lenoir, North Carolina. Google has had a presence in the area for 15 years between the data center and an office in Durham.The Google data center in Lenoir helps support Google services including Maps, Photos, Search, Workspace, YouTube and more, according to the announcement."Google']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-commits-1b-to-north-carolina-data-centers-as-ai-demand-surges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/google-commits-1b-to-north-carolina-data-centers-as-ai-demand-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egg prices have declined rapidly over the last year as the market normalizes following a significant avian flu outbreak that began in 2022, though the threat of a resurgence in the virus could lead to volatility later this year.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday reported the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) for February, which showed egg prices declined by 3.8% in the month and are down 42.1% from a year ago. By contrast, headline CPI inflation was 2.4% higher than it was a year ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/egg-prices-plunge-as-avian-flu-impact-eases-but-risks-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/egg-prices-plunge-as-avian-flu-impact-eases-but-risks-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel expert warns Americans to ‘book now’ as oil prices threaten higher airfares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers planning summer getaways may want to lock in flights sooner rather than later as surging oil prices threaten to drive airfares higher.Under normal conditions, travel website The Points Guy (TPG) recommends booking domestic flights one to three months in advance and international trips three to six months ahead.&nbsp;But with fuel prices climbing, travelers may want to secure tickets even earlier, TPG travel expert Clint Henderson told FOX Business."Book now for the rest of the year," H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/travel-expert-warns-americans-to-book-now-as-oil-prices-threaten-higher-airfares/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/travel-expert-warns-americans-to-book-now-as-oil-prices-threaten-higher-airfares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin airport gridlock: Security lines stretch outdoors as DHS shutdown hits one-month mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport security lines in Austin stretched outside the door early Friday with passengers waiting hours to board their flights amid pressure on Congressional lawmakers to reach a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).&nbsp;Video footage posted online showed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport well outside at least one terminal building."Thanks to the Democrats' reckless shutdown, security lines at Austin-Bergstrom Interna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/austin-airport-gridlock-security-lines-stretch-outdoors-as-dhs-shutdown-hits-one-month-mark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/austin-airport-gridlock-security-lines-stretch-outdoors-as-dhs-shutdown-hits-one-month-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls thousands of 2026 Palisade SUVs, halts some sales after death of toddler in Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company said it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in &zwnj;Canada and the United States and will recall tens of thousands of the vehicles over an issue with power seats, following a recent incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-thousands-of-2026-palisade-suvs-halts-some-sales-after-death-of-toddler-in-ohio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hyundai-recalls-thousands-of-2026-palisade-suvs-halts-some-sales-after-death-of-toddler-in-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders’ blueprint to tackle the US housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home prices are still climbing, even as mortgage rates have eased slightly and inventory shows early signs of improvement, underscoring just how tight the U.S. housing market remains.The median sales price for all existing homes last month hovered just below $400,000, marking the 32nd consecutive month of year-over-year price increases, according to the National Association of Realtors.That persistent affordability squeeze is putting renewed pressure on homebuilders to help get the American drea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/builders-blueprint-to-tackle-the-us-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/builders-blueprint-to-tackle-the-us-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration expands trade investigations to Canada, dozens of other countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-expands-trade-investigations-to-canada-dozens-of-other-countries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-expands-trade-investigations-to-canada-dozens-of-other-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought in the fourth quarter after the Commerce Department released its first revision of&nbsp;real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest quarter.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate of fourth-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at a 0.7% rate. That was slower than the 1.4% estimate of economists polled by LSEG, and below the Commerce Department's initial fourth-quarter GDP estimate of 1.4%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-revised-lower-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economic-growth-revised-lower-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumer price pressures persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.3% on a monthly basis in January and is up 2.8% from a year ago. The monthly figure was in-line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, while the annual figure was slightly lower than the 2.9% estimate.Core PCE, which excludes volatile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-stubbornly-high-in-january-as-consumer-price-pressures-persist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-remained-stubbornly-high-in-january-as-consumer-price-pressures-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-lost-84000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-ticked-up-to-67/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-lost-84000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-ticked-up-to-67/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cascading effects' of Strait of Hormuz blockage getting worse by the day, energy and trade experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising oil prices are just the start. By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, global supply chains are at risk. For every day the war drags on, the list of product shortages grows. Shortages of fertilizer for farmers, critical minerals, and helium for semiconductor production are already being felt around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cascading-effects-of-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-getting-worse-by-the-day-energy-and-trade-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cascading-effects-of-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-getting-worse-by-the-day-energy-and-trade-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid an energy crisis, the world is drawing on its oil reserves. Why doesn't Canada have any?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because Canada is a net exporter of oil, it doesn't need to keep reserves. But some say that rule is outdated, and our at-capacity oil industry can't do much to help fill the gap created by stalled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-an-energy-crisis-the-world-is-drawing-on-its-oil-reserves-why-doesnt-canada-have-any/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-an-energy-crisis-the-world-is-drawing-on-its-oil-reserves-why-doesnt-canada-have-any/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American farmers pinched by high diesel prices ahead of spring planting season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers work on notoriously tight profit margins and the high cost to fuel their equipment is another layer of budgeting they have to think about this planting season.About 20% of the world's daily oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran. In retaliation to the U.S. strikes in the Middle East, the Iranian Regime has threatened to attack any vessels that cross the strait.The deadlock means higher gas prices globally, including in the U.S.Farmers are getting ready for s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-farmers-pinched-by-high-diesel-prices-ahead-of-spring-planting-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-farmers-pinched-by-high-diesel-prices-ahead-of-spring-planting-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Is John F. Kennedy having a comeback?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So let me get this right. After every Democrat in the House and Senate who voted against One, Big, Beautiful Bill &mdash; and therefore promoted a roughly $5 trillion tax hike &mdash; now a couple of presidential wannabees, like Senators Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen, are surfacing plans that would end most income taxes for middle-class Americans, this according to a Wall Street Journal news story. The two men have somewhat differing plans, but basically, as I understand it, they would be rai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-is-john-f-kennedy-having-a-comeback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-is-john-f-kennedy-having-a-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Zombie mall' to be razed for apartments as retail apocalypse drags on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-stalled plan to redevelop a deteriorating New Jersey shopping center is once again before local officials.The Raritan Borough Planning Board recently reviewed a new site plan application for Raritan Lofts, which calls for a five-story, mixed-use building that would replace much of the largely vacant Raritan Mall in Somerset County, roughly 45 miles southwest of New York City.Submitted by Raritan Mall Urban Renewal LLC, the proposal outlines the demolition of the aging strip mall and the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zombie-mall-to-be-razed-for-apartments-as-retail-apocalypse-drags-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/zombie-mall-to-be-razed-for-apartments-as-retail-apocalypse-drags-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reno surpasses Las Vegas as top destination for California homebuyers seeking affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new hotspot has emerged for homebuyers looking to&nbsp;leave California, and it's outdrawing a larger and more well-known metro area within its state in the process.Reno is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state of Nevada and has surpassed Las Vegas, the Silver State's largest city, as a more attractive destination for Californians looking to move, a&nbsp;report by Realtor.com found.The analysis of housing data by Realtor.com found that in 2025, almost 43% of views of online listing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/reno-surpasses-las-vegas-as-top-destination-for-california-homebuyers-seeking-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/reno-surpasses-las-vegas-as-top-destination-for-california-homebuyers-seeking-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump demands Powell cut rates as Iran conflict drives up energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what has become a now-familiar refrain, President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates immediately, rather than wait for the next policy meeting."Where is the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome "Too Late" Powell, today? He should be dropping Interest Rates, IMMEDIATELY, not waiting for the next meeting," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post using a mocking nickname for Powell.&nbsp;The comments come ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-demands-powell-cut-rates-as-iran-conflict-drives-up-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-demands-powell-cut-rates-as-iran-conflict-drives-up-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco sued by customer seeking refunds for tariff payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit seeking refunds for customers over higher prices charged by the company due to the Trump administration's tariffs that were subsequently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.The lawsuit was filed by a Costco shopper in federal court in Illinois on Wednesday and seeks a declaration that the company must return to customers any refunds it receives for&nbsp;tariffs Costco paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-sued-by-customer-seeking-refunds-for-tariff-payments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-sued-by-customer-seeking-refunds-for-tariff-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic brand becoming a status symbol in Trump’s White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has reportedly been gifting Florsheim dress shoes to top administration officials, turning the 134-year-old brand into an unexpected status symbol inside the White House.Trump has surprised some Cabinet members, White House advisors and members of Congress with the shoes &ndash; sometimes even guessing their sizes and instructing staff to place the orders. The president personally pays for the footwear, The Wall Street Journal reported.At Cabinet meetings, Trump has report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/classic-brand-becoming-a-status-symbol-in-trumps-white-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/classic-brand-becoming-a-status-symbol-in-trumps-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel crisis forces airlines to announce major fare increases, flight cancellations as Iran conflict escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The escalating conflict in Iran may no longer be contained to the Middle East, as it threatens to deliver a direct hit to the American pocketbook.As oil prices surge and global flight paths are redrawn, international carriers are already raising fares. While U.S. airlines have not yet raised prices, a new analysis warns a double-digit fare increase could be imminent for domestic flyers.With jet fuel one of the largest expenses for airlines, domestic flight prices would need to increase by at lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fuel-crisis-forces-airlines-to-announce-major-fare-increases-flight-cancellations-as-iran-conflict-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fuel-crisis-forces-airlines-to-announce-major-fare-increases-flight-cancellations-as-iran-conflict-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOX Business launches 'Made in America' small business contest with $25K cash prizes for winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOX Business is celebrating small businesses that have been the backbone of American excellence with a campaign in honor of America's 250th anniversary that will award three winners $25,000 each, the network announced Thursday.&nbsp;FOX Business' "Made in America" contest participants can apply online with a video or written entry at SmallBusinessAwards2026.com. Submissions and nominations will be taken on the website until March 30.&nbsp;The three winners will also be featured in a Fox Nation s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-business-launches-made-in-america-small-business-contest-with-25k-cash-prizes-for-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fox-business-launches-made-in-america-small-business-contest-with-25k-cash-prizes-for-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington passes "millionaires tax" despite concerns of wealth flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington state lawmakers on Wednesday passed a so-called "millionaires tax," a move criticism said could lead to an exodus of high-income earners.The State Senate passed the measure with a day left in the 2026 legislative session, following a hotly contested 24-hour marathon in the State House.&nbsp;The bill would impose a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million for individuals or couples in a household.The funds generated from the tax would address the state budget, which is currently dealing with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/washington-passes-millionaires-tax-despite-concerns-of-wealth-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/washington-passes-millionaires-tax-despite-concerns-of-wealth-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US 'largest oil producer in the world,' but priority remains stopping Iran nuclear capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said that America benefits when oil prices increase because the nation is the world's biggest oil producer, but added that he considers blocking Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons to be more important."The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money," the president said in a Thursday Truth Social post.&nbsp;"BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stoping an evil Empire, Iran,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-us-largest-oil-producer-in-the-world-but-priority-remains-stopping-iran-nuclear-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-says-us-largest-oil-producer-in-the-world-but-priority-remains-stopping-iran-nuclear-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.11% from last week's reading of 6%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.65% a year ago.TEXAS CAPITAL'S HOUSEHOLD GROWTH SURGES, FAR OUTPACING NATIONAL RATE"Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-to-highest-level-in-over-a-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-rise-to-highest-level-in-over-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Wright says US could soon escort tankers in Strait of Hormuz, but ‘not ready’ yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday said that while the U.S. Navy may soon be in a position to escort oil tankers through the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz to protect them from attacks by Iran, the Navy isn't yet ready to do so.Wright said in an interview on&nbsp;CNBC's "Squawk Box" that tanker escorts through the Strait of Hormuz &ndash; a vital chokepoint in the shipping lanes through the Persian Gulf &ndash; will be on the table in the near future as the air campaign against Iran's military cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-wright-says-us-could-soon-escort-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-but-not-ready-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/energy-secretary-wright-says-us-could-soon-escort-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-but-not-ready-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert says Iran drone attack on California coast would be 'very easy' to stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[American officials are on heightened alert after federal authorities warned that Iran could attempt to launch drones toward the California coast, raising concerns about how easily low-cost unmanned aircraft could threaten U.S. cities.Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to discuss how emerging drone threats could be detected and destroyed if adversaries attempted to launch them toward the U.S. coastline.CARGO SHIP STRUCK IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-says-iran-drone-attack-on-california-coast-would-be-very-easy-to-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-says-iran-drone-attack-on-california-coast-would-be-very-easy-to-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRTC to eliminate fees when cancelling or switching cellphone and internet plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's telecommunications regulator says it will prevent companies from charging customers when they cancel, change or activate plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crtc-to-eliminate-fees-when-cancelling-or-switching-cellphone-and-internet-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/crtc-to-eliminate-fees-when-cancelling-or-switching-cellphone-and-internet-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to nearly $100 US a barrel, stocks plummet in early trading on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-nearly-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-nearly-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to $100 US a barrel, stocks plummet in early trading on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to $100 US a barrel, stocks fall on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel, as stocks sunk worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-fall-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-fall-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How shipping companies are navigating danger in the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-shipping-companies-are-navigating-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-shipping-companies-are-navigating-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration launches process to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure after the U.S. Supreme Court tore down the centerpiece of Trump's trade policy last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-process-to-replace-tariffs-struck-down-by-us-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-launches-process-to-replace-tariffs-struck-down-by-us-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat charging more for flights to Europe as jet fuel prices weigh on airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe as the soaring cost of jet fuel &mdash; triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East &mdash; weighs on Canadian and international airlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transat-charging-more-for-flights-to-europe-as-jet-fuel-prices-weigh-on-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transat-charging-more-for-flights-to-europe-as-jet-fuel-prices-weigh-on-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat, Air Canada adjusting ticket prices as jet fuel costs weigh on airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe and Air Canada is adjusting prices as the soaring cost of jet fuel &mdash; triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East &mdash; weighs on Canadian and international carriers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transat-air-canada-adjusting-ticket-prices-as-jet-fuel-costs-weigh-on-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/air-transat-air-canada-adjusting-ticket-prices-as-jet-fuel-costs-weigh-on-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets gain slightly on Wednesday as Germany plans major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-gain-slightly-on-wednesday-as-germany-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-gain-slightly-on-wednesday-as-germany-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets calm on Wednesday as Germany, Japan plan major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-calm-on-wednesday-as-germany-japan-plan-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-calm-on-wednesday-as-germany-japan-plan-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets a mixed bag as international agency plans major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. stocks are wavering in mixed trading on Wednesday as the price of oil gets back to rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-a-mixed-bag-as-international-agency-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-a-mixed-bag-as-international-agency-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A modest day for markets, but oil prices climb even with impending release of reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as the price of oil started rising again, but markets remained calm for a second day of modest moves after a wild start to the week amid the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-modest-day-for-markets-but-oil-prices-climb-even-with-impending-release-of-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-modest-day-for-markets-but-oil-prices-climb-even-with-impending-release-of-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here’s 1 big reason why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The affordability problem is a risk to American carmakers as Chinese brands expand globally. Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prices-for-new-us-cars-have-soared-heres-1-big-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prices-for-new-us-cars-have-soared-heres-1-big-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.The judgment, issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, reverses a lower court&rsquo;s February dismissal of a Republican-led legal challenge against the SAVE plan. That ruling was issued by Judge John Ross of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-court-terminates-biden-era-student-loan-plan-affecting-millions-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-court-terminates-biden-era-student-loan-plan-affecting-millions-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts ‘historic’ $300B Texas refinery as first new US plant in nearly 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced America First Refining (AFR) is opening the first new U.S. oil refinery in nearly half a century in Brownsville, Texas.Situated in a massive deep-water foreign trade zone, the project will leverage advanced infrastructure and strategic rail and sea connections to transport low-carbon fuels and other energy products."America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE!" Trump wrote in an announcement on Truth Social. "THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-historic-300b-texas-refinery-as-first-new-us-plant-in-nearly-50-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-touts-historic-300b-texas-refinery-as-first-new-us-plant-in-nearly-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and&nbsp;electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the FAA unveiled the pilot program, known as the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (e-IPP), which will center on eight projects in 26 states.The futuristic aircraft can run on electric or hybrid engines and ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/flying-taxis-could-soon-take-flight-as-faa-green-lights-tests-in-26-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/flying-taxis-could-soon-take-flight-as-faa-green-lights-tests-in-26-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Disneyland employees hospitalized after backstage chemical incident near Star Tours causes foul odor]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t pixie dust in the air Tuesday when a backstage chemical reaction at Disneyland sent five cast members to hospitals.The incident happened Tuesday afternoon when materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction in a backstage area of the Anaheim, California, theme park, a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital.&nbsp;According to the Anaheim Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of an unknown odor in the backstage area near the Star Tours attract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-disneyland-employees-hospitalized-after-backstage-chemical-incident-near-star-tours-causes-foul-odor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/five-disneyland-employees-hospitalized-after-backstage-chemical-incident-near-star-tours-causes-foul-odor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil spike fades as markets reassess Iran war supply risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices briefly spiked to more than $100 a barrel on Monday amid the ongoing war in Iran, before falling sharply, underscoring how initial fears of supply disruptions eased as contingency plans emerged.Before the outbreak of&nbsp;war with Iran, oil was trading in the range of $60 to $70 a barrel, but prices soared after the conflict began, with crude oil futures reaching upward of $115 a barrel on Monday &ndash; the highest level since 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.Early headlines suggeste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-spike-fades-as-markets-reassess-iran-war-supply-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-spike-fades-as-markets-reassess-iran-war-supply-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Listen to President Trump, he’s telling the truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[When President Trump keeps telling the press that Operation Epic Fury is almost over, and based on the information you&rsquo;re looking at several more weeks before American war goals have been met, people should listen to him. You don&rsquo;t have to take my word for it. Here&rsquo;s what a veteran legacy reporter says: "I&rsquo;ve covered five presidents, I have never seen one other than Donald Trump who regularly takes phone calls from reporters. I&rsquo;ve spoken to him over the phone three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-listen-to-president-trump-hes-telling-the-truth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-listen-to-president-trump-hes-telling-the-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls more than 83,000 vehicles over headlight, engine valve issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 83,000 vehicles in two separate actions due to issues that could increase the risk of a crash, federal regulators said.The first recall affects 35,772 model year 2025-2026 Explorer SUVs and the dynamic bending light feature, according to the notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The affected vehicles have an incorrect headlamp control module software calibration that results in the right headlight turning in the opposite direction of a v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-more-than-83000-vehicles-over-headlight-engine-valve-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-more-than-83000-vehicles-over-headlight-engine-valve-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much Ado About Taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors are increasingly focused on not just how they invest their money but also how they can optimize their after-tax investment outcomes. Allspring Global Investments is dedicated to helping investors navigate the evolving tax and estate planning landscapes.Concentrated stock positions can create unwanted risk in investors&rsquo; portfolios. Despite the risk, a combination of factors&mdash;including emotional biases and fear of built-in capital gains consequences&mdash;can make investors un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/much-ado-about-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/much-ado-about-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Iran war could hit Americans’ grocery bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[High oil prices due to the Iran war are pushing gasoline prices higher and that could lead to grocery bills rising for&nbsp;American consumers.Oil prices surged in recent weeks after the outbreak of the Iran war, rising from the $60 to $70 a barrel range for most of February to more than $100 a barrel on Monday before gradually easing to about $85 a barrel during Tuesday's trading session.Higher oil prices, in turn, push gasoline and diesel prices higher, with the average price of a gallon of re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-iran-war-could-hit-americans-grocery-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-iran-war-could-hit-americans-grocery-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator unveils tax-free savings plan to rescue American Dream from soaring home costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying a home was once the bedrock of the American Dream, but for millions of families, that dream is being priced out of reach.&nbsp;With the typical down payment more than doubling since 2019 to $30,400, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is moving to bypass "economy-crushing" inflation. His newly introduced American Dream Accounts Act would empower first-time buyers to shield their savings from the IRS, allowing them to build a down payment faster and reclaim a stake in the country&rsquo;s future."I gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/senator-unveils-tax-free-savings-plan-to-rescue-american-dream-from-soaring-home-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/senator-unveils-tax-free-savings-plan-to-rescue-american-dream-from-soaring-home-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transportation Secretary Duffy tells Schumer to 'get off the political bandwagon' amid DHS funding standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[As travelers across the country face increasingly long security lines, the political fight in Washington over funding for the Department of Homeland Security is spilling over into everyday travel.&nbsp;TSA agents responsible for screening millions of passengers each day have been working without pay during the shutdown, raising concerns about staffing levels and wait times at airports.Those pressures have fueled growing frustration across the transportation system, particularly as security perso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/transportation-secretary-duffy-tells-schumer-to-get-off-the-political-bandwagon-amid-dhs-funding-standoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/transportation-secretary-duffy-tells-schumer-to-get-off-the-political-bandwagon-amid-dhs-funding-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.The iOS 26.4 beta 4 was released to developers on Monday, according to 9to5Mac, and is expected to be available to the public later this month.The new emojis were approved by the Unicode Consortium, a nonprofit body for the internationalization of software and services.APPLE UNVEILS LOWER COST IPHONE 17E, RAISES PRICES ON MACBOOKSThe organization maintains a character encoding standard,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-emojis-coming-to-apple-iphones-in-latest-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/new-emojis-coming-to-apple-iphones-in-latest-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exxon seeks to move legal home from New Jersey to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant ExxonMobil announced it intends to drop its New Jersey corporate registration and redomicile in Texas, citing the Lone Star State&rsquo;s business-friendly legal environment and after years of shareholder and climate-related legal battles.The company on Tuesday said its board of directors unanimously recommended shareholders approve changing the company&rsquo;s legal domicile from New Jersey to Texas, saying aligning ExxonMobil&rsquo;s legal home with where its leadership and core oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exxon-seeks-to-move-legal-home-from-new-jersey-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/exxon-seeks-to-move-legal-home-from-new-jersey-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Buc-ee's convenience store chain faces customer service crisis after devastating 'F' rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[It touts the cleanest restrooms in America and a brisket sandwich that built a cult following, but Buc-ee's received the worst possible grade from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).The BBB recently gave the Texas-based convenience store brand an "F" rating, citing a failure to respond to nearly 90 complaints filed against the business. The BBB assigns a rating between A+ and F, and although customer reviews do not impact the final grade, the company's interaction and responsiveness to complaints]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-buc-ees-convenience-store-chain-faces-customer-service-crisis-after-devastating-f-rating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-buc-ees-convenience-store-chain-faces-customer-service-crisis-after-devastating-f-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panama Canal chief touts logistical capabilities as Iran crisis chokes off Strait of Hormuz shipping route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panama Canal administrator touted the canal&rsquo;s logistical capabilities and plans to improve supply chain readiness as the Strait of Hormuz reaches a near standstill due to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.&nbsp;Dr. Ricaurte V&aacute;squez Morales, the authority administrator for the Panama Canal, sat down during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital and noted the canal&rsquo;s anticipated improvements as the world&rsquo;s busiest commercial shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz, h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panama-canal-chief-touts-logistical-capabilities-as-iran-crisis-chokes-off-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/panama-canal-chief-touts-logistical-capabilities-as-iran-crisis-chokes-off-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets steady, crude oil prices ease on Tuesday after volatile start to week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-steady-crude-oil-prices-ease-on-tuesday-after-volatile-start-to-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/markets-steady-crude-oil-prices-ease-on-tuesday-after-volatile-start-to-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue resumes operations after brief nationwide FAA ground stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly grounded all JetBlue flights early Tuesday morning at the airline&rsquo;s request, according to an advisory posted by the agency&rsquo;s Air Traffic Control System Command Center.The nationwide ground stop, which applied to all destinations and facilities, was in effect from 12:35 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET, the FAA advisory shows."Operations are normal after JetBlue asked the FAA to pause flights nationwide overnight because of an internal IT issue,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-resumes-operations-after-brief-nationwide-faa-ground-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jetblue-resumes-operations-after-brief-nationwide-faa-ground-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clams, raw oysters recalled over possible norovirus contamination across 9 states: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a recall for clams and raw oysters over concerns that they may be&nbsp;contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the stomach flu.The recall affects Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council that were distributed to restaurants and food retailers in nine states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. The FDA said the clams may have been distri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/clams-raw-oysters-recalled-over-possible-norovirus-contamination-across-9-states-fda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/clams-raw-oysters-recalled-over-possible-norovirus-contamination-across-9-states-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech &zwnj;platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-allowed-to-keep-business-in-canada-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tiktok-allowed-to-keep-business-in-canada-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget deficit hits $1 trillion in first five months of fiscal year: CBO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal&nbsp;budget deficit topped $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, as the U.S. government is on pace to record another massive deficit.The nonpartisan&nbsp;Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the federal budget deficit was just over $1 trillion through five months of fiscal year 2026, with the size of the deficit down $142 billion or 14% when compared with the same period in fiscal year 2025.CBO noted that federal spending was just over $3.1 trillion in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-deficit-hits-1-trillion-in-first-five-months-of-fiscal-year-cbo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/budget-deficit-hits-1-trillion-in-first-five-months-of-fiscal-year-cbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Hormuz will not stop history]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those wondering about the state of play for oil prices, gasoline, and stocks, here&rsquo;s what President Trump said this afternoon: "I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they&rsquo;ve got no Air Force." And that America is "very far" ahead of his initial four-week to five-week estimated time frame.Soon after the President&rsquo;s statement, oil fell to $85 a barrel after topping $100 a barrel earlier in the day and stocks ended up rising more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-hormuz-will-not-stop-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-hormuz-will-not-stop-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed officials closely monitor Iran conflict for potential inflation impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve policymakers are monitoring the&nbsp;conflict with Iran for its potential impact on inflation and consumer prices, as energy prices have jumped since the outbreak of hostilities.Oil prices briefly surged over $100 a barrel amid fears of supply disruptions caused by the conflict with Iran, which threatens to stem the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Gasoline prices at the pump have also risen for consumers since the outset of the conflict, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-officials-closely-monitor-iran-conflict-for-potential-inflation-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-officials-closely-monitor-iran-conflict-for-potential-inflation-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will tapping oil reserves curb soaring gas prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and has prompted G7 leaders to consider the potential release of emergency&nbsp;oil reserves to provide relief to consumers facing higher gasoline prices.Gas prices have risen in response to the rapid increase in oil prices, with the national average price of gas rising from $3 a gallon last week to $3.48 a gallon on Monday, according to AAA data. Oil futures have surged over 48% in the last month after trading in the range of $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/will-tapping-oil-reserves-curb-soaring-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/will-tapping-oil-reserves-curb-soaring-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;IRS and Treasury Department on Friday put forward new proposed rules and processes that cover the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.Trump Accounts were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was enacted last year and is expected to open for contributions after July 4, 2026. Ahead of the official launch of the accounts &ndash; which may be opened for children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/irs-unveils-proposed-regulations-for-new-trump-accounts-savings-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/irs-unveils-proposed-regulations-for-new-trump-accounts-savings-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GE Aerospace pours $1B into US manufacturing as CEO touts ‘tremendous demand’]]></title><description><![CDATA[GE Aerospace is pouring $1 billion into its U.S. manufacturing footprint as the company races to meet what CEO Larry Culp calls "tremendous demand," with nearly $200 billion in backlog and engine orders accelerating across commercial aviation and defense."People are flying, airlines [are] looking to expand and modernize, as is the U.S. Military and our allies around the world and, given the install base that we have, both in commercial and on the military side of things, we could not be busier,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ge-aerospace-pours-1b-into-us-manufacturing-as-ceo-touts-tremendous-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ge-aerospace-pours-1b-into-us-manufacturing-as-ceo-touts-tremendous-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/not-just-oil-fertilizer-prices-spike-amid-iran-war-worrying-canadian-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/not-just-oil-fertilizer-prices-spike-amid-iran-war-worrying-canadian-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles due to rearview camera blackouts, issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software problems that can affect rearview camera displays, according to notices published this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).One recall covers 849,310 2021&ndash;2026 Ford Broncos and 2021&ndash;2024 Ford Edges, which may experience overheating in its Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). The issue can cause the rearview camera image not to appear when the vehicle is in reverse."A rear-v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-174-million-vehicles-due-to-rearview-camera-blackouts-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-174-million-vehicles-due-to-rearview-camera-blackouts-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg and Google's Brin close on massive Miami estates worth over $220M combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google co-founder Sergey Brin have closed on sprawling Miami-area estates, underscoring the continued shift of tech wealth from the West Coast to South Florida."While the neighborhoods they bought in differ, their priorities are identical: safety, security and proximity," Douglas Elliman&rsquo;s Chris Wands told Fox News Digital. "These high-profile buyers are choosing waterfront properties in gated, controlled environments with easy access to private airports and Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-and-googles-brin-close-on-massive-miami-estates-worth-over-220m-combined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-and-googles-brin-close-on-massive-miami-estates-worth-over-220m-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial in the case began last week after a judge in February rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss &#8203;the lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-us-department-of-justice-reach-settlement-in-antitrust-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/live-nation-us-department-of-justice-reach-settlement-in-antitrust-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices spike to highest levels in years as Iran war intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-levels-in-years-as-iran-war-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-levels-in-years-as-iran-war-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices dip during a manic day for markets amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices whipped from their highest price since 2022 back below $100 US per barrel during a volatile day for markets as the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran threatened production and shipping in the Middle East and strained energy supplies worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-dip-during-a-manic-day-for-markets-amid-us-israel-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-dip-during-a-manic-day-for-markets-amid-us-israel-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As oil prices spike, G7 opts not to dip into emergency reserves for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-oil-prices-spike-g7-opts-not-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-for-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/as-oil-prices-spike-g7-opts-not-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samurai swords, WWII flight jacket, meteorite among items left behind by travelers: Unclaimed Baggage report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers left millions of items behind in 2025, including things as eccentric as a samurai sword, as expensive as diamond earrings and as historic as a World War II flight jacket, according to the new Unclaimed Baggage report.Unclaimed Baggage, which calls itself the nation&rsquo;s only retailer of lost luggage, released its annual Found Report on Thursday, listing its most interesting finds from luggage that airports couldn&rsquo;t get back to passengers."Each year, I am amazed at the treasure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/samurai-swords-wwii-flight-jacket-meteorite-among-items-left-behind-by-travelers-unclaimed-baggage-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/samurai-swords-wwii-flight-jacket-meteorite-among-items-left-behind-by-travelers-unclaimed-baggage-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won't see cheaper models right away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn't mean you'll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-auto-market-is-officially-open-to-chinese-evs-but-you-wont-see-cheaper-models-right-away/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-auto-market-is-officially-open-to-chinese-evs-but-you-wont-see-cheaper-models-right-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-feel-the-pinch-at-the-pump-as-conflict-in-the-middle-east-drives-up-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-feel-the-pinch-at-the-pump-as-conflict-in-the-middle-east-drives-up-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford wins over Democrats and Republicans as 'most American' brand in new survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company ranks as the "most American" brand in the country, earning top marks from Democrats and Republicans alike while leading across every major income bracket, according to a new survey.The Morning Consult survey of over 11,000 U.S. adults, conducted in February and titled "America at 250: What the Nation Believes," found the iconic automaker holds the No. 1 spot regardless of political affiliation or earnings.Among Republicans, 21% named Ford the most American brand, well ahead of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-wins-over-democrats-and-republicans-as-most-american-brand-in-new-survey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-wins-over-democrats-and-republicans-as-most-american-brand-in-new-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie's chips over potentially 'life-threatening' allergen risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frito-Lay is pulling select bags of potato chips from store shelves after discovering they may contain an undeclared allergen.The recall covers certain 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie&rsquo;s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that may have mistakenly included jalapeno-flavored chips containing milk, according to a notice Wednesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frito-lay-recalls-miss-vickies-chips-over-potentially-life-threatening-allergen-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/frito-lay-recalls-miss-vickies-chips-over-potentially-life-threatening-allergen-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Bessent forecasts largest bombing campaign yet, says Iran attempting 'economic chaos']]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranians are fighting on two fronts while warning when the nation will endure its next intense military operation from U.S. forces on "Kudlow" Friday."Tonight will be our biggest bombing campaign, and we'll do the most damage to the Iranian missile launchers, the factories that build the missiles, and we are substantially degrading them," Bessent told FOX Business host Larry Kudlow Friday.After failing on the military front after what Bessent described as th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-secretary-bessent-forecasts-largest-bombing-campaign-yet-says-iran-attempting-economic-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/treasury-secretary-bessent-forecasts-largest-bombing-campaign-yet-says-iran-attempting-economic-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices surge as Iran conflict rattles global oil markets, pushing US crude above $90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices climbed higher Friday as the conflict with Iran continued to roil global energy markets, pushing crude oil sharply upward and raising concerns about fuel supplies.The national average price for regular gasoline rose to $3.32 per gallon Friday, up from $3.25 Thursday and $2.98 a week ago, according to AAA. Analysts say the increase reflects a surge in crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions intensify in the Middle East.U.S. crude settled at $90.90 per barrel Friday, a 12.2% jump from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-surge-as-iran-conflict-rattles-global-oil-markets-pushing-us-crude-above-90/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-surge-as-iran-conflict-rattles-global-oil-markets-pushing-us-crude-above-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction market Kalshi sued over $54M Iranian leader bets after ‘death carveout’ invoked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalshi is facing a $54 million class action lawsuit after traders accused the prediction market of invoking a "death carveout" clause to avoid paying bets tied to the killing of Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader, according to reporting from Reuters.Kalshi was sued in federal court Thursday over contracts that asked whether Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would leave office before March 1, 2026, according to a class action complaint.Khamenei, 85, was killed Saturday in U.S.-Israeli strikes that left hundreds de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prediction-market-kalshi-sued-over-54m-iranian-leader-bets-after-death-carveout-invoked/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prediction-market-kalshi-sued-over-54m-iranian-leader-bets-after-death-carveout-invoked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Actions are being taken to get a string of ships through the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally some very good news on oil prices. America is going to give a lot of help to insure and reinsure, in other words, guarantee, oil cargo values moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The faster we safely get those ships to successfully sail through the strait, the faster oil prices are going to peak and move back down.There are 120 tankers sitting in Persian Gulf ports at the top of the strait, paralyzed because Lloyds of London and other reinsurers have broken their contracts and jacked up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-actions-are-being-taken-to-get-a-string-of-ships-through-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-actions-are-being-taken-to-get-a-string-of-ships-through-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paychecks keep rising for American workers, providing boost to household budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labor Department's latest jobs report showed that American workers'&nbsp;wage gains are continuing to outpace stubbornly high inflation.The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its&nbsp;jobs report for February Friday, which showed that workers' average hourly earnings rose faster than expected last month.Employees on private nonfarm payrolls saw their average hourly earnings rise by 15 cents, or 0.4%, on a monthly basis to $37.32 an hour. That outpaced the expected increase of 0.3% that was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paychecks-keep-rising-for-american-workers-providing-boost-to-household-budgets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/paychecks-keep-rising-for-american-workers-providing-boost-to-household-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California tech leaders challenge progressive policies as billionaires, businesses flee: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of tech industry leaders and self-described "radical centrists" are vowing to push back on left-leaning policies in&nbsp;California that are causing an exodus among wealthy entrepreneurs and businesses from the Golden State.The&nbsp;New York Post reported that the group held an event attended by about 350 people in Mountain View, California, that featured elected officials, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, tech industry leaders and hund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-tech-leaders-challenge-progressive-policies-as-billionaires-businesses-flee-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-tech-leaders-challenge-progressive-policies-as-billionaires-businesses-flee-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-hits-90-us-per-barrel-for-first-time-in-2-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-hits-90-us-per-barrel-for-first-time-in-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The invisible layoff: AI is quietly locking Americans out of the job market, CEO warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The February jobs report revealed a loss of 92,000 jobs, but according to RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes, the real economic rot isn't just in the numbers &mdash; it's in the technology.Crapuchettes warns that an invisible layoff is occurring as artificial intelligence algorithms effectively delete qualified American workers from the applicant pool, creating a massive disconnect that he says is fueling the jump to a 4.4% unemployment rate and short-term economic "pain.""AI is causing a lot of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-invisible-layoff-ai-is-quietly-locking-americans-out-of-the-job-market-ceo-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-invisible-layoff-ai-is-quietly-locking-americans-out-of-the-job-market-ceo-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy shed 92,000 jobs in February, well below expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty.The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that employers shed 92,000 jobs in February. That figure was well below the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated the economy would add 59,000 jobs.The unemployment rate was 4.4%, slightly higher than economists' expectations of 4.3%.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior two months, with December's re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-shed-92000-jobs-in-february-well-below-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-shed-92000-jobs-in-february-well-below-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over $126M in 60 days — Florida real estate tycoons say blue-state wealth migration is now permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: New York and California are no longer just losing residents &mdash; they are losing an entire economic class.As 2026 kicks off a fresh wave of "tax the rich" rhetoric in traditional financial hubs, top Florida developers tell Fox News Digital they are seeing a massive, permanent surge in capital migration. In just the last 60 days, two developers and one sales firm reported over $126 million in sales to buyers relocating from California and New York, signaling that the blue state exod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/over-126m-in-60-days-florida-real-estate-tycoons-say-blue-state-wealth-migration-is-now-permanent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/over-126m-in-60-days-florida-real-estate-tycoons-say-blue-state-wealth-migration-is-now-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With a crucial oil artery blocked near Iran, can Canada fill the gap in global supply?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the war in Iran disrupts oil and gas exports from the Gulf region, the Canadian energy sector could see a jump in demand &mdash; and federal officials are positioning Canada as a beacon of stability during an unpredictable moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-a-crucial-oil-artery-blocked-near-iran-can-canada-fill-the-gap-in-global-supply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/with-a-crucial-oil-artery-blocked-near-iran-can-canada-fill-the-gap-in-global-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target set to open its 2,000th store, plans to open hundreds more in next decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target announced on Thursday it will open its 2,000th store this month in North Carolina as part of an expansion that will include dozens more stores opening this year.The milestone 2,000th location will open in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, on March 15. It will be Target's 55th store in North Carolina. The new 148,000-square-foot store, located near Raleigh, will include a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Cafe and Disney Shop inside.The company said this location "represents the future of Target's elev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-set-to-open-its-2000th-store-plans-to-open-hundreds-more-in-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/target-set-to-open-its-2000th-store-plans-to-open-hundreds-more-in-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy's $100k 'Chief Tasting Officer' contest sparks hilarious fast-food social media spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy&rsquo;s has launched a nationwide contest offering one fan the opportunity to become the company&rsquo;s "Chief Tasting Officer," a role tied to a $100,000 compensation package.The Wendy&rsquo;s Chief Tasting Officer contest began March 2 and runs through March 30, according to the contest&rsquo;s official rules.The grand prize includes "the opportunity to become Wendy&rsquo;s Chief Tasting Officer and employment by Wendy&rsquo;s as an independent contractor, receiving a salary equal to $1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-100k-chief-tasting-officer-contest-sparks-hilarious-fast-food-social-media-spat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wendys-100k-chief-tasting-officer-contest-sparks-hilarious-fast-food-social-media-spat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allstate ordered to face privacy lawsuit over alleged cellphone tracking of drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allstate was ordered to face a lawsuit alleging the insurance giant tracked drivers through their cellphones without their consent and tried to cash in on the data to boost profits.A federal judge in Chicago ruled Tuesday that drivers can move ahead with a proposed class action accusing Allstate of illegally collecting detailed cellphone data, including location, speed, braking, acceleration and phone use, Reuters reported.The Illinois-based company is accused of using that information to raise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allstate-ordered-to-face-privacy-lawsuit-over-alleged-cellphone-tracking-of-drivers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/allstate-ordered-to-face-privacy-lawsuit-over-alleged-cellphone-tracking-of-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wunderfan app rewards sports fans for watching, attending games and engaging with their favorite teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports fans, you now have an opportunity to be rewarded just for being yourself.Wunderfan is a startup app with which you can watch, attend or even talk about sporting events and turn earned "Wunder" points into rewards.From attending and watching games to participating in pick&rsquo;em contests and receiving curated sports content, Wunderfan delivers a seamless experience that puts fans first and ensures they finally win.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM"Simply put, it&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wunderfan-app-rewards-sports-fans-for-watching-attending-games-and-engaging-with-their-favorite-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wunderfan-app-rewards-sports-fans-for-watching-attending-games-and-engaging-with-their-favorite-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.United Airlines confirmed to FOX Business that it updated its Contract of Carriage to add headphone language under Rule 21, or the airline&rsquo;s "Refusal of Transport" section, giving the carrier authority to deny boarding or remove passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content.The new language places the headphone requirement alongside other behaviors that can result in remov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-can-now-refuse-to-transport-passengers-who-wont-wear-headphones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/united-airlines-can-now-refuse-to-transport-passengers-who-wont-wear-headphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel sales, traffic continue to slump months after failed rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel reported a drop in quarterly revenue and profit as the company continues to recover from last summer&rsquo;s rebranding controversy, though CEO Julie Masino says early signs of a turnaround are beginning to emerge.Speaking during the Tennessee-based restaurant and retail chain&rsquo;s fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings call on Wednesday, Masino said that the company is focused on strengthening operations, refining its menu and marketing strategy to better connect with customers,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-sales-traffic-continue-to-slump-months-after-failed-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-sales-traffic-continue-to-slump-months-after-failed-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO's future on Crave uncertain as Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not clear if the U.S. studio mega-merger will affect existing agreements that Warner Bros. Discovery has with Canadian broadcasters and streamers, like Crave, and whether Canadian viewers will have to subscribe to yet another service to watch their favourite shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hbos-future-on-crave-uncertain-as-paramount-skydance-acquires-warner-bros-discovery-in-merger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hbos-future-on-crave-uncertain-as-paramount-skydance-acquires-warner-bros-discovery-in-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US weighs asking China to curb Russian, Iranian oil purchases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. is reportedly considering asking&nbsp;China to curb its purchases of oil from America's adversaries, like Iran and Russia, ahead of President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing at the end of the month.The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is weighing whether to raise the issue of China's energy purchases with his counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, when they meet in Paris mid-March.&nbsp;The Journal's report cited people familiar with Bessent's meeting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-weighs-asking-china-to-curb-russian-iranian-oil-purchases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-weighs-asking-china-to-curb-russian-iranian-oil-purchases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices spike to highest level since summer of 2024 amid war in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks on Wall Street sank on Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-level-since-summer-of-2024-amid-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-level-since-summer-of-2024-amid-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Bondi sued over TikTok deal that allegedly 'subverted' congressional authority and violated federal law]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday were sued over their handling of the TikTok deal that was finalized in January, according to a petition filed by two shareholders in competing tech firms.The plaintiffs argued that Trump approved a joint venture that failed to fully sever the app&rsquo;s operational ties to China, granted several unlawful extensions and that Bondi failed to&nbsp;investigate the alleged breaches as required by the&nbsp;Protecting Americans from For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-bondi-sued-over-tiktok-deal-that-allegedly-subverted-congressional-authority-and-violated-federal-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-bondi-sued-over-tiktok-deal-that-allegedly-subverted-congressional-authority-and-violated-federal-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge blocks Meta from introducing 'exaggerated' claims in social media trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge in the bellwether social media trial in Los Angeles barred Meta&rsquo;s defense from introducing a document where the plaintiff said she had suffered "sexual abuse during childhood."The exchange happened after the jury and plaintiff&rsquo;s witness, psychiatrist Dr. Kara Bagot, were dismissed for the day. Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt took to the lectern to ask Judge Carolyn Kuhl about an exhibit he wanted to introduce to the court.The document was a housing application from the plaintiff,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-blocks-meta-from-introducing-exaggerated-claims-in-social-media-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-blocks-meta-from-introducing-exaggerated-claims-in-social-media-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags to sell 7 amusement parks in deal worth more than $330M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Entertainment will sell off seven of its amusement parks in the United States and Canada to EPR Properties, the company announced Thursday.On Thursday, the company said it would sell off Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, Michigan; Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston in Texas; Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, New York; Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal; Six Flags St. Louis in Missouri; Valleyfair in Minneapolis and Worlds of Fun in Kansas City for around $331 million.&nbsp;DISNEY CEO DE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/six-flags-to-sell-7-amusement-parks-in-deal-worth-more-than-330m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/six-flags-to-sell-7-amusement-parks-in-deal-worth-more-than-330m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burgum says US-Venezuela ties moving at 'Trump speed,' will help keep energy costs down for Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told FOX Business in an exclusive interview from Venezuela on Wednesday that the relationship between the U.S. and the South American country is moving at "Trump speed," as their new energy partnership is on track to a "golden age of abundance."Burgum told FOX Business that "you can&rsquo;t argue with geography," as American companies are showing they want to invest in Venezuela. He said this would have positive impacts on energy affordability in the U.S. and job c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burgum-says-us-venezuela-ties-moving-at-trump-speed-will-help-keep-energy-costs-down-for-americans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burgum-says-us-venezuela-ties-moving-at-trump-speed-will-help-keep-energy-costs-down-for-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of Americans tapped into their&nbsp;401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.Vanguard Group reported that 6% of participants in 401(k) plans administered by the firm took&nbsp;hardship withdrawals in 2025, up from 4.8% in 2024.That figure is also well above the prepandemic average of about 2% of 401(k) plan participants per year who made hardship withdrawals from their retirement plans, Vanguard said.The report noted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-tap-retirement-funds-at-record-rates-as-mounting-financial-stress-takes-toll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-tap-retirement-funds-at-record-rates-as-mounting-financial-stress-takes-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart recalled over 'serious risk of injury or death']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate federal safety standards and pose a "serious risk of injury or death" from head injuries.Todson Inc., a bicycle wholesaler in Massachusetts, is recalling 40,245 Concord-branded 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up bike helmets after federal safety officials said the helmets failed to comply with mandatory retention system and positional stability requirements.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-40000-bicycle-helmets-sold-at-walmart-recalled-over-serious-risk-of-injury-or-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-40000-bicycle-helmets-sold-at-walmart-recalled-over-serious-risk-of-injury-or-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delici Dubai Style chocolate mousse recalled, Costco Canada says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco Wholesale is alerting customers of a recall of certain lot codes of the Delici Dubai Style chocolate mousse due to the possible presence of cashew nuts and macademia nuts that aren't declared on the label.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delici-dubai-style-chocolate-mousse-recalled-costco-canada-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delici-dubai-style-chocolate-mousse-recalled-costco-canada-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Confusing advice and on-again-off-again airport closures are complicating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of foreigners stranded in the conflict zone around the Persian Gulf. In a region that has seen tragic mistakes resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian air passengers, decisions on whether to fly remain fairly ad hoc and can come down to the judgment of an individual pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-weigh-risks-in-mideast-skies-filled-with-hot-pieces-of-flying-metal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-weigh-risks-in-mideast-skies-filled-with-hot-pieces-of-flying-metal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants AI data centres to bring their own power. Alberta’s been doing that from the get-go]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the U.S. has developed far more AI infrastructure, Alberta also sees a major opportunity to capitalize on the AI boom, givenits colder climate, vast real estate and deregulated electricity market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-wants-ai-data-centres-to-bring-their-own-power-albertas-been-doing-that-from-the-get-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-wants-ai-data-centres-to-bring-their-own-power-albertas-been-doing-that-from-the-get-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.Wisconsin-based Valley Springs Artesian Gold LLC is recalling six of its products after they were bottled under "insanitary conditions," according to the FDA enforcement report. The recall of 651,148 bottles of water was initiated Feb. 6.On Feb. 26, the FDA classified it a Class II recall, which the agency describes as an instance when the "use or exposure to a product may cause temporary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/over-650000-bottles-of-water-recalled-after-being-packaged-in-insanitary-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/over-650000-bottles-of-water-recalled-after-being-packaged-in-insanitary-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelers stranded in Dubai paying huge sums to flee on private charter flights amid Operation Epic Fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers stranded in Dubai have been left scrambling to find a way home after the airport closed due to the U.S.-Israeli joint military offensive, Operation Epic Fury.Dubai's two major hubs, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), reopened March 2 with limited operations, according to The Economic Times. But that hasn't stopped travelers with means from trying to find other ways to flee. Some wealthy travelers have resorted to paying large sums for private charter fligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/travelers-stranded-in-dubai-paying-huge-sums-to-flee-on-private-charter-flights-amid-operation-epic-fury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/travelers-stranded-in-dubai-paying-huge-sums-to-flee-on-private-charter-flights-amid-operation-epic-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X creators must disclose AI-generated armed conflict videos or face consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creators who post artificial intelligence-generated videos of armed conflicts without clear disclosure will be penalized under new X policies aimed at preventing manipulation and misinformation.Nikita Bier, head of product at X, announced the revisions to X's Creator Revenue Sharing policies in a post Tuesday."During times of war, it is critical that people have access to authentic information on the ground. With today&rsquo;s AI technologies, it is trivial to create content that can mislead peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-creators-must-disclose-ai-generated-armed-conflict-videos-or-face-consequences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-creators-must-disclose-ai-generated-armed-conflict-videos-or-face-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran, defense spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to cut off trade with Spain, accusing the NATO ally of failing to meet defense spending commitments and refusing to allow U.S. forces to use Spanish bases to support operations related to strikes against Iran.Speaking during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, Trump said he had directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "cut off all dealings with Spain," calling the country "unfriendly" and criticizing its leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-threatens-to-cut-off-trade-with-spain-over-iran-defense-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-threatens-to-cut-off-trade-with-spain-over-iran-defense-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blockchain analysts say traders may have used insider information to profit on Iran conflict bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single digital gambler known only as "Magamyman" walked away with $600,000 this weekend after successfully betting on the U.S. military&rsquo;s strike against Iranian leadership&mdash;and he was not alone.As millions of dollars flooded into controversial prediction markets tied to U.S. strikes on Iran and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blockchain investigators say a handful of suspected insiders may have used non-public information to turn the fog of war into a personal windfall.Just bef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blockchain-analysts-say-traders-may-have-used-insider-information-to-profit-on-iran-conflict-bets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blockchain-analysts-say-traders-may-have-used-insider-information-to-profit-on-iran-conflict-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa John's to close hundreds of restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizza chain Papa John's said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year."We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively transfer sales to a nearby restaurant," Papa John's Chief Financial Officer Ravi Thanawala said last week during the company's fourth-quarte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-to-close-hundreds-of-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/papa-johns-to-close-hundreds-of-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Black &amp; Decker to cut hundreds of jobs, shut Connecticut plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanley Black &amp; Decker said it will eliminate roughly 300 positions in New Britain, Connecticut, and close a manufacturing facility that produces single-sided tape measures as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.The move is tied to what the company described as a sustained decline in demand for the product category. The New Britain site primarily manufactures single-sided tape measures, which the company said are becoming obsolete in certain markets."As a result of a structural decline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stanley-black-amp-decker-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-shut-connecticut-plant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stanley-black-amp-decker-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-shut-connecticut-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub launches first-ever women's sports ticketing platform after post-Olympics surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of Women's History Month, StubHub is jumping on the train of women's sports and its continued growth.The ticketing platform announced Tuesday that they will be launching "HerSportsHub," the first dedicated women&rsquo;s sports ticket destination in the resale industry.HerSportsHub centralizes access to WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, NCAA Women&rsquo;s Basketball, and more in one place, giving women&rsquo;s sports fans a one-stop shop to search for a variety of women&rsquo;s sports experiences.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-launches-first-ever-womens-sports-ticketing-platform-after-post-olympics-surge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stubhub-launches-first-ever-womens-sports-ticketing-platform-after-post-olympics-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna unveil $4.4T wealth tax targeting billionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are targeting the billionaire class with a massive new tax proposal that seeks to seize trillions from the nation's wealthiest individuals to fund a sweeping government spending spree.Announced Monday, the "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act" targets 938 individuals, including titans like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, for an estimated $4.4 trillion over the next decade &mdash; a move Sanders claims is necessary t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/progressive-lawmakers-bernie-sanders-ro-khanna-unveil-44t-wealth-tax-targeting-billionaires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/progressive-lawmakers-bernie-sanders-ro-khanna-unveil-44t-wealth-tax-targeting-billionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dow falls 400 points, oil spike moderates amid Middle East tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as investors eye growing tensions in the Middle East and their potential effects on inflation and global trade.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 403.51 points, or 0.83%. The Dow was down 1,278 points, or 2.6%, at the worst levels of Tuesday's trading session.The Nasdaq Composite and S&amp;P 500 dropped 1.02% and 0.94%, respectively.Investors feared that the higher oil prices could fuel inflation and complicate central bank policy decisions already strained by tari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dow-falls-400-points-oil-spike-moderates-amid-middle-east-tensions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dow-falls-400-points-oil-spike-moderates-amid-middle-east-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon data centers damaged by drone strikes in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drone strikes damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East, disrupting cloud operations and prompting the company to urge customers to move critical workloads out of the region.AWS confirmed that two of its data center facilities in the United Arab Emirates were directly struck, while a separate strike near a site in Bahrain also caused infrastructure damage. The attacks disrupted power systems and caused structural damage, impairing two of the three data center sites that make up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-data-centers-damaged-by-drone-strikes-in-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-data-centers-damaged-by-drone-strikes-in-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street, global markets slammed with sell-off as war with Iran broadens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worldwide sell-off of stocks is slamming onto Wall Street on Tuesday, and oil prices are leaping even higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more sustained damage to the global economy than feared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-global-markets-slammed-with-sell-off-as-war-with-iran-broadens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-global-markets-slammed-with-sell-off-as-war-with-iran-broadens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street, global markets partly recover after early sell-off sparked by war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, though the losses eased significantly as the day progressed. Oil prices, meanwhile, leaped even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-global-markets-partly-recover-after-early-sell-off-sparked-by-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-global-markets-partly-recover-after-early-sell-off-sparked-by-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction market bets on Iran strikes spur allegations of insider trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bets placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi on Monday, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions &zwnj;that could enrich officials with inside knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prediction-market-bets-on-iran-strikes-spur-allegations-of-insider-trading/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/prediction-market-bets-on-iran-strikes-spur-allegations-of-insider-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines cancel flights, issue travel waivers over Middle East unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unrest in the Middle East is crippling global air travel and disrupting flight schedules for many carriers, leaving passengers stranded at airports abroad.Airlines across the world canceled flights after Israel and the U.S. launched a joint attack on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.Emirates temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai due to the unrest in the region. It said it will resume operations of a "limited number" later on Monday and will prioritize customers with earlier booki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-cancel-flights-issue-travel-waivers-over-middle-east-unrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-cancel-flights-issue-travel-waivers-over-middle-east-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting gas prices in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices inched up a few cents overnight in Canada as the North American oil market reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran Saturday that threatens to destabilize the rest of the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-us-iran-conflict-is-impacting-gas-prices-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/how-the-us-iran-conflict-is-impacting-gas-prices-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China could face ‘real problems’ within two months if Strait of Hormuz crisis drags on, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Strait of Hormuz traffic nearly halted, China's reliance on Iranian oil could trigger "real problems" within two months if the crisis continues, one expert warned.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to assess how escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could reverberate through China's fragile, export-dependent economy.OIL PRICES SURGE AFTER STRIKES KILL IRAN&rsquo;S SUPREME LEADER, TANKERS HIT NEAR STRAIT OF H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-could-face-real-problems-within-two-months-if-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-drags-on-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-could-face-real-problems-within-two-months-if-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-drags-on-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL needs Trump approval, U.S. oil pipeline links]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to revive parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline could increase Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/south-bow-plan-to-revive-parts-of-keystone-xl-needs-trump-approval-us-oil-pipeline-links/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/south-bow-plan-to-revive-parts-of-keystone-xl-needs-trump-approval-us-oil-pipeline-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Netflix's CEO dropped his bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery and Trump 'didn't care']]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Sunday he knew "right away" he would decline to counter Paramount&rsquo;s winning attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, admitting rival chief executive&nbsp;David Ellison, made a superior offer.&nbsp;Netflix dropped its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after the company announced Paramount's latest bid to buy all of its assets, including CNN, was "superior.""We had a very tight range that we&rsquo;d be willing to pay and made that offer back when we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-netflixs-ceo-dropped-his-bid-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery-and-trump-didnt-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-netflixs-ceo-dropped-his-bid-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery-and-trump-didnt-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's is selling $1 Egg McMuffins &ndash; here's how to grab one]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald's is celebrating National Egg McMuffin Day with a limited-time deal for customers.The fast-food giant is offering customers its classic breakfast sandwich or Sausage McMuffin with Egg for $1 on Monday during breakfast hours. In order to receive the deal, the McMuffin must be ordered through the McDonald's mobile app.The McMuffin traces its roots to Santa Barbara, California, in early 1971. McDonald's owner/operator Herb Peterson developed the idea for the sandwich when a version of Eggs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-selling-1-egg-mcmuffins-ndash-heres-how-to-grab-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mcdonalds-is-selling-1-egg-mcmuffins-ndash-heres-how-to-grab-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott warns Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ must be taken ‘seriously’ after deadly Texas shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned that Iranian "sleeper cells" operating inside the United States pose a serious threat following Operation Epic Fury, saying the danger must be taken "seriously" as the Lone Star State ramps up security efforts."You oftentimes see when there's a war breaking out like this, where the United States may be going against a country like Iran, that you could have either sleeper [cells] or lone wolves acting," Abbott told "Mornings with Maria" on Monday."That's exactly why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/abbott-warns-iranian-sleeper-cells-must-be-taken-seriously-after-deadly-texas-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/abbott-warns-iranian-sleeper-cells-must-be-taken-seriously-after-deadly-texas-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US ‘sitting on significant proven reserves’: Analyst says America can withstand Iran energy shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices have climbed after reports that Iranian drones struck a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar, rattling global energy markets and reigniting debate over energy security.But while the market reaction was swift, one energy analyst says the United States is structurally better prepared to weather the shock than many of its allies."Energy security is national security," Independent Women&rsquo;s Center for Energy and Conservation Director Gabriella Hoffman said in an intervi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-sitting-on-significant-proven-reserves-analyst-says-america-can-withstand-iran-energy-shock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-sitting-on-significant-proven-reserves-analyst-says-america-can-withstand-iran-energy-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices surged on Monday as fears mounted that the escalating Iran conflict could drag on for weeks, rattling global energy markets.Global benchmark Brent crude jumped more than 8.5%, or $6.40, to $79.20 a barrel following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.U.S. West Texas Intermediate also surged 7.8%, or $5.35, to $72.30 per barrel after briefly hitting $75.33 &mdash; its highest since June of last year &ndash; on Sunday.OIL MARKETS ON EDGE AS IRAN MOVE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-surge-after-strikes-kill-irans-supreme-leader-tankers-hit-near-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-prices-surge-after-strikes-kill-irans-supreme-leader-tankers-hit-near-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s called a Whoop': CEO rejects security risk claim about Susie Wiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[After online speculation suggested a top Trump administration official breached U.S. security protocols, the founder and CEO of Whoop stepped in to identify the wearable device at the center of the controversy.A widely circulated meeting photo of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles prompted social media users to speculate that a smartwatch, typically restricted in sensitive environments due to recording and connectivity capabilities, was visible on her wrist. Critics quickly raised concerns a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/itrsquos-called-a-whoop-ceo-rejects-security-risk-claim-about-susie-wiles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/itrsquos-called-a-whoop-ceo-rejects-security-risk-claim-about-susie-wiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 US a barrel, analysts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about $80 US a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climbas high as $100 US after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into &#8203;a new war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-jumps-10-on-iran-conflict-and-could-spike-to-100-us-a-barrel-analysts-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-jumps-10-on-iran-conflict-and-could-spike-to-100-us-a-barrel-analysts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk points to highest 'ever' usage of X amid US-Israel strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fallout of the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran led to the highest-ever activity on X, the platform's owner Elon Musk confirmed on Sunday.Musk made the statement in reply to Nikita Bier, the head of product at X. Bier stated on Saturday that the day had been "the biggest day on X in history.""Highest usage of X ever," Musk replied.The exchange came after the U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes and drone attacks on multiple targets across Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/musk-points-to-highest-ever-usage-of-x-amid-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/musk-points-to-highest-ever-usage-of-x-amid-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DAVIS: 30 years of Section 230 is more than enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, Congress passed Section 230 to help fragile internet start-ups survive litigation attempts on multiple fronts. In 1996, Americans logged on with dial-up modems and gathered on message boards. Lawmakers wanted to protect burgeoning companies from crushing defamation, copyright and other lawsuits over something a random user posted. Congress aimed to nurture innovation, protect free speech and let a competitive marketplace flourish.That may have made sense then. Today it does not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-30-years-of-section-230-is-more-than-enough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mike-davis-30-years-of-section-230-is-more-than-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman answers questions on new Pentagon deal: 'This technology is super important']]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Saturday publicly defended his company&rsquo;s new Pentagon deal, just a day after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to cut ties with rival Anthropic.Hours after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint strike against Iran, Altman took to X to answer questions about the agreement allowing the Department of War (DoW) to deploy OpenAI&rsquo;s artificial intelligence (AI) models on its classified network."I'd like to answer questions about our work with the DoW an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-ceo-sam-altman-answers-questions-on-new-pentagon-deal-this-technology-is-super-important/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-ceo-sam-altman-answers-questions-on-new-pentagon-deal-this-technology-is-super-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil markets on edge as Iran moves to restrict vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran has reportedly moved to restrict navigation along the world's most critical oil export route after major U.S. and Israeli strikes, stoking fears of a significant disruption to global energy markets.A European Union naval mission official told Reuters that vessels in the region are receiving marine radio warnings from Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guard instructing ships not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Iran has not formally confirmed the order.SUPREME LEADER OF IRAN KHAMENEI DEAD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-markets-on-edge-as-iran-moves-to-restrict-vital-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-lane-report-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-markets-on-edge-as-iran-moves-to-restrict-vital-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-lane-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O'Leary warns Gen Z: Bring your parents to an interview, resume goes 'right into the garbage']]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of hiring managers say that they are seeing a surprising new trend from Gen Z applicants: bringing a parent into the job interview process, sometimes even onto Zoom calls."Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on 'Varney &amp; Co.' to weigh in on the practice and what it signals to employers.For O'Leary, the issue isn't generational stereotypes, it's about independence. In today's competitive labor market, he argues, employers are looking for candidat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-warns-gen-z-bring-your-parents-to-an-interview-resume-goes-right-into-the-garbage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-oleary-warns-gen-z-bring-your-parents-to-an-interview-resume-goes-right-into-the-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI reaches Pentagon agreement as Trump orders Anthropic off federal systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Friday that his company reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence models on its classified network, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to phase out rival Anthropic.Altman said in a post on X that he had been in talks with the Pentagon, which "displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible outcome.""AI safety and wide distribution of benefits are the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-reaches-pentagon-agreement-as-trump-orders-anthropic-off-federal-systems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openai-reaches-pentagon-agreement-as-trump-orders-anthropic-off-federal-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's 10 most expensive ZIP codes revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis of the 10&nbsp;most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.Economists at&nbsp;Realtor.com sought to find the 10 most expensive communities in the U.S. by focusing on areas with at least 30 active listings in January to identify qualified ZIP codes. From there, they ranked markets by median listing price. And, in cases when that was tied in two markets, the median square footage o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americas-10-most-expensive-zip-codes-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americas-10-most-expensive-zip-codes-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue state loses over 180,000 residents in past 5 years as high taxes weigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major high-tax blue state has seen a significant population loss due to&nbsp;domestic out-migration over the last five years, new research found.Massachusetts recorded a net loss of about 182,000 residents to domestic out-migration from April 2020 to July 2025, according to an analysis of the state's workforce by the Pioneer Institute. The free market think tank noted the population decline is equivalent to losing roughly one and half Cambridges in that period."With domestic out-migration leve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blue-state-loses-over-180000-residents-in-past-5-years-as-high-taxes-weigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blue-state-loses-over-180000-residents-in-past-5-years-as-high-taxes-weigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trumps directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's directive comes amid a feud &#8288;between the Pentagon and top artificial &#8288;intelligence lab Anthropic over concerns about how &#8288;the &#8288;military &#8203;could use AI at war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's directive comes amid a feud &#8288;between the Pentagon and top artificial &#8288;intelligence lab Anthropic over concerns about how &#8288;the &#8288;military &#8203;could use AI at war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick makes quiet trip to India days after tariff setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to India&nbsp;Sergio Gor, met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi Thursday. The meeting comes less than a week after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping global tariffs.India&rsquo;s Minister of Commerce and Industry&nbsp;Piyush Goyal&nbsp;hailed the talks as "very fruitful," posting a picture of the three officials smiling together. The meeting signaled renewed momentum, even though India had b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-makes-quiet-trip-to-india-days-after-tariff-setback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-makes-quiet-trip-to-india-days-after-tariff-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Farm announces refund for car insurance customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Farm announced Thursday that it will pay the largest dividend in company history to auto loan customers, who are in line to receive $5 billion in cash back.State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, also known as State Farm Mutual, said it will make a one-time distribution this summer to customers across over 49 million vehicles covered by State Farm Mutual auto policies.The company's&nbsp;dividend payments are expected to average $100 by vehicle and will vary based on the policyholde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/state-farm-announces-refund-for-car-insurance-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/state-farm-announces-refund-for-car-insurance-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King makes changes to signature Whopper for first time in nearly a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King is updating its signature Whopper for the first time in nearly a decade, the company announced Thursday.After receiving feedback from customers, the fast-food chain said it will now serve the burger on a "more premium, better tasting bun," and in a box instead of the current paper wrapper."Over the past several years, we&rsquo;ve focused on strengthening our operations and modernizing our restaurants to build a more consistent foundation across the system," said Tom Curtis, president]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-makes-changes-to-signature-whopper-for-first-time-in-nearly-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/burger-king-makes-changes-to-signature-whopper-for-first-time-in-nearly-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of Block workforce amid major AI overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Block on Thursday announced that it will cut nearly half of its workforce as the payments firm works to embed&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its operations.The layoffs will affect over 4,000 jobs at the company and CEO&nbsp;Jack Dorsey indicated he moved forward with a single round of large cuts rather than a series of smaller workforce reductions to give the company more room for growth as it adapts to the AI era.Dorsey explained the decision in a series of posts on X, the social]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jack-dorsey-cuts-nearly-half-of-block-workforce-amid-major-ai-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jack-dorsey-cuts-nearly-half-of-block-workforce-amid-major-ai-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI's $110B funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said on Friday it is raising $110 billion in a blockbuster funding round that would value the ChatGPT maker at $840 billion, in a deal that signals the feverish pace of investment in artificial intelligence.The funding round &mdash; one of the largest private capital raises on record &mdash; includes a $30 billion investment from SoftBank, $30 billion from Nvidia, and $50 billion from Amazon, and comes ahead of the AI startup's expected mega-IPO later this year.More investors are expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openais-110b-funding-round-draws-investment-from-amazon-nvidia-softbank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/openais-110b-funding-round-draws-investment-from-amazon-nvidia-softbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC chair warns 'The View' faces 'uphill climb' in equal-time probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC&rsquo;s "The View" is under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) review after Chairman Brendan Carr said the long-running talk show faces an "uphill climb" in proving it qualifies as a legitimate news program."The View" is at the center of an investigation by the FCC over the agency&rsquo;s equal-time rules, which prevent media from favoring certain political candidates. The investigation follows increased FCC scrutiny of political segments on entertainment programs."When you look at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chair-warns-the-view-faces-uphill-climb-in-equal-time-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fcc-chair-warns-the-view-faces-uphill-climb-in-equal-time-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy contracted unexpectedly in fourth quarter of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gross domestic product contracted &#8203;at an annualized pace of 0.6 per cent in the quarter running from October to December, &#8203;Statistics Canada said. The country's overall growth for 2025 was 1.7 per cent &mdash; in line with Bank of Canada expectations, but the slowest pace of annual growth since &#8203;the decline in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-contracted-unexpectedly-in-fourth-quarter-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-contracted-unexpectedly-in-fourth-quarter-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China suspending some agricultural tariffs on Canada starting March 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark &zwnj;Carney struck an initial deal with Beijing during a visit in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-suspending-some-agricultural-tariffs-on-canada-starting-march-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/china-suspending-some-agricultural-tariffs-on-canada-starting-march-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix follows Warren Buffett's playbook: Don't overpay, walk away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav may have been counting on watching one last round in the Netflix vs. Paramount Skydance boxing match to acquire the media company he runs. What he might not have anticipated was that Netflix wouldn't even bother re-entering the ring.Thursday after the market close, WBD announced that Paramount Skydance&rsquo;s last and best offer of $31 a share for its film studio, streaming platform and cable networks was superior to Netflix&rsquo;s previously accepted bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-follows-warren-buffetts-playbook-dont-overpay-walk-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-follows-warren-buffetts-playbook-dont-overpay-walk-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay cuts 800 jobs across company operations just days after dropping $1.2B on trendy Gen Z fashion app]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-commerce giant eBay announced Thursday it is slashing hundreds of jobs, just days after the company dropped $1.2 billion in cash to acquire a trendy Gen Z fashion app and settled a federal stalking lawsuit involving former executives.Multiple outlets have reported that eBay will cut a total of 800 roles, or 6% of its workforce, as company documents indicated about 12,300 employees worldwide as of Dec. 31, 2025.eBay did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.HOME DEPO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-cuts-800-jobs-across-company-operations-just-days-after-dropping-12b-on-trendy-gen-z-fashion-app/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ebay-cuts-800-jobs-across-company-operations-just-days-after-dropping-12b-on-trendy-gen-z-fashion-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge allows Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Thursday denied a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, clearing the way for construction on the estimated $400 million expansion to proceed.U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the injunction sought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, saying the group was unlikely to succeed on the merits. The group sued the Trump administration in December to halt construction, arguing it skipped required reviews and failed to obtain congre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-allows-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-judge-allows-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a memory chip shortage is wreaking havoc on the consumer electronics industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boom of investment in artificial intelligence has led to an unforeseen problem: a shortage of the world's memory chip supply, which threatens to drive up the price of consumer electronics like laptops, smartphones and video game consoles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-memory-chip-shortage-is-wreaking-havoc-on-the-consumer-electronics-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-a-memory-chip-shortage-is-wreaking-havoc-on-the-consumer-electronics-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI company Anthropic amends core safety principle amid growing competition in sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot that was founded with a focus on safe technology, appears to be scaling back its safety commitments in order to keep the company competitive, after it amended a set of self-imposed guidelines aimed at preventing the development of AI that could potentially be dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-company-anthropic-amends-core-safety-principle-amid-growing-competition-in-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-company-anthropic-amends-core-safety-principle-amid-growing-competition-in-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx announced Thursday it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers who paid them as it seeks compensation from the federal government for tariffs paid that were subsequently ruled illegal.The shipping giant said in a statement that it intends to return any tariff refunds to shippers and customers who bore the cost of the tariffs. The move follows the Supreme Court's ruling last week that a key portion of President&nbsp;Donald Trump's trade agenda &mdash; his tariffs impos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-says-it-will-return-any-tariff-refunds-to-customers-shippers-who-paid-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-says-it-will-return-any-tariff-refunds-to-customers-shippers-who-paid-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. after Paramount submits revised bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix on Thursday signalled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying &zwnj;the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio to a $31-a-share offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-away-from-offer-to-buy-warner-bros-after-paramount-submits-revised-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-away-from-offer-to-buy-warner-bros-after-paramount-submits-revised-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix on Thursday signaled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets, saying &zwnj;the deal was no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio to a $31-a-share offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-away-from-offer-to-buy-warner-bros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-away-from-offer-to-buy-warner-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix backs out of Warner Bros bidding war after Paramount made 'superior' offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix dropped its bid to buy Warner Bros. after the studio announced Paramount's latest bid to buy the entire company was "superior.""The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Pet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-out-of-warner-bros-bidding-war-after-paramount-made-superior-offer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/netflix-backs-out-of-warner-bros-bidding-war-after-paramount-made-superior-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida man arrested over alleged $328M crypto Ponzi scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Florida man was arrested on federal charges related to an alleged&nbsp;cryptocurrency "Ponzi scheme" that defrauded investors of at least $328 million.The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida said in a release Tuesday that Christopher Alexander Delgado, a 34-year-old from&nbsp;Apopka, Florida, was arrested on wire fraud and money laundering charges. If convicted on all charges, Delgado would face a maximum of 30 years in federal prison.According to a federal complaint, Del]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-man-arrested-over-alleged-328m-crypto-ponzi-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-man-arrested-over-alleged-328m-crypto-ponzi-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles due to software issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.The recall affects certain model year 2021 through 2026 F-150s, 2022-2026 Super Duty trucks, 2024-2026 Rangers, 2022-2026 Expeditions, Mavericks, Lincoln Navigators and 2026 Transit vehicles.When towing a trailer, the Integrated Trailer Module may lose communication with the vehicle, potentially causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-43-million-vehicles-due-to-software-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalls-over-43-million-vehicles-due-to-software-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are facing rising electricity costs around the country as winter weather and the rise of&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) data centers increase demands on the electric grid.Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. January consumer price index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed electricity costs were up 6.3% from a year ago, while CPI was up 2.4% in that period.Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-hit-with-soaring-electricity-bills-as-price-hikes-outpace-inflation-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/americans-hit-with-soaring-electricity-bills-as-price-hikes-outpace-inflation-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC chair touts ‘huge win for American workers’ after Walmart agrees to $100M settlement over driver pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations that it deceived delivery drivers about their pay and tips, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday &mdash; a move FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson touted as "a huge win for American workers.""We had been investigating Walmart and its representations that it was making to its delivery drivers that millions of Americans use all across the country, and the consumers who are using the delivery services, about how much delivery dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ftc-chair-touts-huge-win-for-american-workers-after-walmart-agrees-to-100m-settlement-over-driver-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ftc-chair-touts-huge-win-for-american-workers-after-walmart-agrees-to-100m-settlement-over-driver-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over potential health risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain cottage cheese products are being recalled at Walmart stores in 24 states over the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients not being fully pasteurized up to regulatory standards.Saputo Cheese USA Inc. discovered the issue during a "pasteurizer troubleshooting exercise" conducted with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday.The recall affects Great Value-branded cottage cheese sold in white tubs with white lids.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cheese-sold-at-walmart-recalled-in-24-states-over-potential-health-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cheese-sold-at-walmart-recalled-in-24-states-over-potential-health-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for the first time in three and a half years, 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 5.98% from last week's reading of 6.01%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.76% a year ago. It was most recently under 6% on Sept. 8, 2022, at 5.89%.RENT BECOMING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR MANY AMERICANS AS MARKET STABILIZES"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-below-6-for-first-time-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-fall-below-6-for-first-time-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran regime 'about to collapse,' Prince Reza Pahlavi says as economic crisis deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's ruling regime is facing what opposition leader Prince Reza Pahlavi describes as its most vulnerable moment as economic pressure and anti-regime demonstrations continue across the country.Pahlavi, the former crown prince and a leading voice of the democratic opposition, joined FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to argue that financial sanctions are compounding internal unrest and weakening Tehran's grip on power."Clearly, the regime that is on its last leg and about to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-regime-about-to-collapse-prince-reza-pahlavi-says-as-economic-crisis-deepens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/iran-regime-about-to-collapse-prince-reza-pahlavi-says-as-economic-crisis-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump trade chief defiant on Supreme Court ruling, vows to restore tariffs within months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration isn&rsquo;t letting a Supreme Court setback derail its tariff strategy. The nation&rsquo;s top trade official says the White House won&rsquo;t wait on Congress to restore the program.In a&nbsp;6-3 ruling last week,&nbsp;the high court struck down President Donald Trump&rsquo;s global tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).&nbsp;Democrats lauded the Supreme Court&rsquo;s&nbsp;ruling as a victory, arguing tariffs raise prices for eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-trade-chief-defiant-on-supreme-court-ruling-vows-to-restore-tariffs-within-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-trade-chief-defiant-on-supreme-court-ruling-vows-to-restore-tariffs-within-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuyers refuse to back down as mortgage rates continue hovering stubbornly near 6% mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite mortgage rates just dipping below the 6% mark, American homebuyers aren't retreating just yet.While high mortgage rates have historically chilled demand, the latest data reveals a defiant consumer base: new home sales remain higher than year-ago levels, and a massive surge in refinancing suggests homeowners are pouncing on any slight dip in borrowing costs.Recent data from the Census Bureau reveals that while new home sales dipped slightly by 1.7% in December, the market remains surprisi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuyers-refuse-to-back-down-as-mortgage-rates-continue-hovering-stubbornly-near-6-mark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuyers-refuse-to-back-down-as-mortgage-rates-continue-hovering-stubbornly-near-6-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA star Breanna Stewart partners with Throne SPORT COFFEE alongside Patrick Mahomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between her hard work on the court as a WNBA superstar, and her duties as a mother at home, Breanna Stewart needs some caffeine throughout the day to keep her going.But Stewart isn&rsquo;t just drinking any coffee to get her fix &mdash; she&rsquo;s partnered with a brand that is perfect for the pro athlete she is.Stewart has joined Throne SPORT COFFEE, becoming the first female athlete to partner with the brand that prides itself on being much more than just a coffee provider. It has natural caf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wnba-star-breanna-stewart-partners-with-throne-sport-coffee-alongside-patrick-mahomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wnba-star-breanna-stewart-partners-with-throne-sport-coffee-alongside-patrick-mahomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram will alert parents about their teens' suicide-related searches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media platform owned by Meta will now alert parents who are &#8288;signed up to its &zwnj;optional supervision setting if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period. The alerts will begin next week for those signed up in &#8203;Canada, the United States, Britain and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-will-alert-parents-about-their-teens-suicide-related-searches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-will-alert-parents-about-their-teens-suicide-related-searches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalling more than half a million vehicles in Canada due to software issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recall applies to many popular models like certain years of the F-150, a number of Super Duty trucks, Mavericks and more. Ford says it will issue an over-the-air software update for all affected models by May, and consumers can also use mobile service or visit a Ford dealer for the update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalling-more-than-half-a-million-vehicles-in-canada-due-to-software-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-recalling-more-than-half-a-million-vehicles-in-canada-due-to-software-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo to bring driverless cars to Chicago, eyes Midwest expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is expanding into Chicago as it works to scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its existing markets and establish a foothold in the Midwest.The Alphabet-owned company said Wednesday it has begun "laying the early groundwork" for operations in the city, starting with mapping and manual vehicle testing &ndash; a phase that typically precedes a broader commercial rollout. A timeline for fully driverless public service in Chicago was not immediately disclosed.Chicago would mark one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-to-bring-driverless-cars-to-chicago-eyes-midwest-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/waymo-to-bring-driverless-cars-to-chicago-eyes-midwest-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Express to build 55-floor tower at World Trade Center site]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Express has announced plans for the construction of a 55-floor building at 2 World Trade Center in New York City.It is anticipated that the building project will be finished in 2031, the company noted. Construction is slated to start in spring of this year."Spanning nearly two million square feet across 55 floors, the new American Express building will have capacity to host up to 10,000 colleagues across flexible and modern workspaces designed to inspire collaboration and creativity. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-express-to-build-55-floor-tower-at-world-trade-center-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-express-to-build-55-floor-tower-at-world-trade-center-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The culprit behind Loblaw’s $10K fine for promoting imported food as Canadian? Broccoli slaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided CBC News with new details about the $10,000 fine it issued to a Loblaw-owned Superstore last month for promoting imported food as Canadian.&nbsp;The federal food regulator said the mislabelled product was a Loblaw-owned brand: President's Choice broccoli slaw.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-culprit-behind-loblaws-10k-fine-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian-broccoli-slaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/the-culprit-behind-loblaws-10k-fine-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian-broccoli-slaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian travellers with trips planned to Mexico weighing whether or not to stay home]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Canadian airlines started flying to and from Mexico again on Tuesday, caution is still advised in the region, leaving tourists trying to decide what to do. And unless travellers bought the right kind of insurance, they might not be able to get their money back if they want to cancel or rebook their vacations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-travellers-with-trips-planned-to-mexico-weighing-whether-or-not-to-stay-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-travellers-with-trips-planned-to-mexico-weighing-whether-or-not-to-stay-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators are giving the thumbs up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes' status in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-approves-latest-gulfstream-business-jets-after-trump-tariff-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canada-approves-latest-gulfstream-business-jets-after-trump-tariff-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial dating service Ashley Madison sheds ‘adulterous past’ with major rebrand to ‘discreet dating’]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX&mdash; Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.&nbsp;Ashley Madison has been the premier dating site for married people looking to cheat for over 20 years, and the scandalous strategy helped the company thrive despite objections to assisting people seeking extramarital affairs. But Ashley Madison has seen a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/controversial-dating-service-ashley-madison-sheds-adulterous-past-with-major-rebrand-to-discreet-dating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/controversial-dating-service-ashley-madison-sheds-adulterous-past-with-major-rebrand-to-discreet-dating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-construction condo buyers face steep losses as Toronto prices slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuyers who gambled that buying a home before it was actually constructed could get them an advance foothold in an expensive housing market are discovering they have few options to avoid losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, in a market that is considerably less expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pre-construction-condo-buyers-face-steep-losses-as-toronto-prices-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/pre-construction-condo-buyers-face-steep-losses-as-toronto-prices-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recall issued for more than 12K adult bed rails over entrapment, ‘risk of death’]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 12,000 adult bed rails were recalled over entrapment hazards that could lead to serious injury or even death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall affects about 12,355 Vive Health Bed Rails, the CPSC said in an alert last week.When the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become trapped inside the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, which poses a "serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," the commission warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/recall-issued-for-more-than-12k-adult-bed-rails-over-entrapment-risk-of-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/recall-issued-for-more-than-12k-adult-bed-rails-over-entrapment-risk-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[FedEx sued the U.S. government Monday, seeking a full refund of tariffs assessed under President Donald Trump&rsquo;s order targeting imports.The lawsuit is one of the highest-profile moves by a major American company following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling Friday, which determined that the president did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose such tariffs.The complaint, filed against the government and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-sues-trump-administration-for-full-tariff-refunds-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-ieepa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fedex-sues-trump-administration-for-full-tariff-refunds-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-ieepa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CarMax to pay $420K to resolve DOJ allegations over servicemember vehicle repossessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation&rsquo;s largest retailer of used cars, CarMax, will pay at least $420,000 to resolve allegations that it repossessed vehicles from U.S. service members without court orders, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.In addition to compensating affected service members, the company will pay a $79,380 civil penalty to the U.S., according to the DOJ.Federal officials accused CarMax of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by seizing vehicles owned by members of the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carmax-to-pay-420k-to-resolve-doj-allegations-over-servicemember-vehicle-repossessions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/carmax-to-pay-420k-to-resolve-doj-allegations-over-servicemember-vehicle-repossessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo recalls over 40,000 electric SUVs worldwide over battery fire concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 of its flagship electric EX30 SUVs because of a risk of battery packs overheating and catching fire.The recall involves replacing modules in the&nbsp;high-voltage battery packs in the SUV, which is a crucial model in Volvo's push to compete with cheaper Chinese brands. The news was first reported by Reuters.The recall covers a total of 40,323 model year 2024-2026 EX30 Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance cars that have the high-voltage cells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/volvo-recalls-over-40000-electric-suvs-worldwide-over-battery-fire-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/volvo-recalls-over-40000-electric-suvs-worldwide-over-battery-fire-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toymaker who helped take down Trump's tariffs deems SCOTUS decision 'not enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that challenged President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff authority says Friday&rsquo;s ruling against the president&rsquo;s authority is "not enough."On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump&rsquo;s tariffs. Later that day, however, Trump announced a 10% global tariff, which he later raised to 15% on Saturday.One plaintiff, Illinois toymaker Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, called the ruling a "small improvement." He joined the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toymaker-who-helped-take-down-trumps-tariffs-deems-scotus-decision-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/toymaker-who-helped-take-down-trumps-tariffs-deems-scotus-decision-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American homebuyers gain most purchasing power since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis finds&nbsp;prospective homebuyers have seen their purchasing power rise in the last year due to higher incomes and lower mortgage rates.Zillow published a report on Monday that found a median-income U.S. household can now comfortably afford a $331,483 home with a 20% down payment. It found that the typical&nbsp;mortgage payment is 8.4% lower than it was a year ago when excluding taxes, insurance and assuming a 20% downpayment.&nbsp;Mortgage rates have fallen from an average of 6.9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-homebuyers-gain-most-purchasing-power-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-homebuyers-gain-most-purchasing-power-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altman calls Musk's space data center plans 'ridiculous' for current AI computing needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman dismissed the idea of data centers in space being a viable option in the next few years as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pursues their deployment."I honestly think the idea with the current landscape of putting data centers in space is ridiculous," Altman said in an interview with Indian Express. "It will make sense someday."Altman said that space-based&nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) data center projects would have to deal with high launch costs as well as operational and ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/altman-calls-musks-space-data-center-plans-ridiculous-for-current-ai-computing-needs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/altman-calls-musks-space-data-center-plans-ridiculous-for-current-ai-computing-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM recalls thousands of vehicles over transmission issue that could increase risk of crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Motors is recalling more than 43,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac SUVs due to a transmission issue that could potentially increase the risk of a crash.The recall affects 17,178 Chevrolet Tahoes, 7,616 Chevrolet Suburbans, 7,820 GMC Yukons, 5,270 GMC Yukon XLs, 3,609 Cadillac Escalades and 2,239 Cadillac Escalade ESVs, all from model year 2022.All models under the recall are equipped with a 10-speed transmission with an electronic&nbsp;transmission&nbsp;range&nbsp;select system, GM said.NI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gm-recalls-thousands-of-vehicles-over-transmission-issue-that-could-increase-risk-of-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gm-recalls-thousands-of-vehicles-over-transmission-issue-that-could-increase-risk-of-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court agrees to take up climate lawsuit against energy companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a climate lawsuit that pits local governments in Colorado against global energy giants ExxonMobil and Suncor.The high court on Monday officially decided to put the case on its calendar after the energy companies filed a petition to determine whether federal law prevents state-law claims for interstate emissions.The petition was filed after a May 2025 Colorado Supreme Court decision in the case affirmed the power of local jurisdictions to seek&nbsp;com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-climate-lawsuit-against-energy-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-climate-lawsuit-against-energy-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil rises on Iran fears, but expert says supply is strong — what it means for prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fears grow that a potential U.S. strike on Iran could choke off global oil supplies and send prices soaring, former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says strong American production is keeping a lid on a $100-a-barrel price shock for now."What we are not seeing is a lack of supply in the marketplace. That is traditionally what would drive prices higher. That is not the case today," Brouillette said Monday.Instead, he said the recent jump reflects traders factoring in the possibility that escal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-rises-on-iran-fears-but-expert-says-supply-is-strong-what-it-means-for-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/oil-rises-on-iran-fears-but-expert-says-supply-is-strong-what-it-means-for-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Organization signs deal for billion-dollar skyscraper on Australia's Gold Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump Organization signed an agreement to build a $1 billion skyscraper on Australia's Golden Coast, the company announced on Friday.The $1.06 billion building will rise 91 floors in the Australian state of Queensland, the Trump organization said in an announcement. The building will feature a "six-star resort-hotel" with 270 apartments as well as assorted shops and a beach club, said local developer Altus Property Group."Australia&rsquo;s tallest building will be a Trump Tower, right in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-organization-signs-deal-for-billion-dollar-skyscraper-on-australias-gold-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-organization-signs-deal-for-billion-dollar-skyscraper-on-australias-gold-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Holy Grail' Honus Wagner card sells for over $5M as family auctions it from grandfather's collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another T206 Honus Wagner baseball card, considered to be the "Holy Grail"&nbsp;of the collectible space, was recently discovered and has been sold at auction for $5.124 million.The sale was conducted via Goldin Auctions, and it included the buyer&rsquo;s premium. It&rsquo;s now the third-most expensive T206 Wagner card ever after a $6.606 million copy was sold in August 2021 and another for $7.25 million in August 2022.&nbsp;This recently discovered copy had been in the family of Douglas and De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/holy-grail-honus-wagner-card-sells-for-over-5m-as-family-auctions-it-from-grandfathers-collection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/holy-grail-honus-wagner-card-sells-for-over-5m-as-family-auctions-it-from-grandfathers-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Chamber CEO says high-tax states are in a ‘death spiral’ as $4M-an-hour wealth migration accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind Florida&rsquo;s fine sand beaches and bright green palm trees, a roaring and thriving economy isn&rsquo;t just running on sunshine; it&rsquo;s a direct result of a "secret sauce" that combines aggressive private-sector growth with a stark fiscal contrast to the policies of high-tax, Democratic-led states.While hubs like New York and California descend into what Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson calls a "death spiral," the Sunshine State is officially open for busin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-chamber-ceo-says-high-tax-states-are-in-a-death-spiral-as-4m-an-hour-wealth-migration-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/florida-chamber-ceo-says-high-tax-states-are-in-a-death-spiral-as-4m-an-hour-wealth-migration-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Canadian airlines cancel Puerto Vallarta flights after reported killing of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. and Canadian airlines canceled flights Sunday to parts of Mexico after Mexican officials said drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation, triggering reported clashes in Jalisco state and prompting travel advisories.United Airlines canceled all Sunday flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara."United Airlines flight operations to/from PVR (Puerto Vallarta) and GDL (Guadalajara) are canceled today," United Airlines said in a statement to FOX Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canadian-airlines-cancel-puerto-vallarta-flights-after-reported-killing-of-cartel-leader-el-mencho/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-canadian-airlines-cancel-puerto-vallarta-flights-after-reported-killing-of-cartel-leader-el-mencho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal fragments found in frozen meatballs sold at Aldi stores nationwide prompts recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators announced Sunday a recall of nearly 9,500 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs over potential metal fragment contamination.The recall affects New York&ndash;based Rosina Food Products' Italian-styled meatballs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said.&nbsp;"Rosina Food Products, Inc., a West Seneca, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatball products that may be contami]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metal-fragments-found-in-frozen-meatballs-sold-at-aldi-stores-nationwide-prompts-recall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/metal-fragments-found-in-frozen-meatballs-sold-at-aldi-stores-nationwide-prompts-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grubhub, DoorDash shut down NYC operations as city enforces travel ban during 'historic' blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major delivery platforms are temporarily suspending their New York City operations as a powerful blizzard slams the region and Mayor Zohran Mamdani enforces a citywide travel ban.Grubhub told FOX Business it will shut down service in both New York City and New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and will remain closed overnight."We will re-assess in the morning," a company spokesperson said, emphasizing that the safety of its delivery partners remains the company&rsquo;s top priority.DoorDash confi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grubhub-doordash-shut-down-nyc-operations-as-city-enforces-travel-ban-during-historic-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grubhub-doordash-shut-down-nyc-operations-as-city-enforces-travel-ban-during-historic-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salads outsell fried favorites at this California chicken chain growing nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California-based chicken chain says salads have overtaken fried menu staples as its top-selling category as the company prepares for a multistate expansion.Starbird, a "premium fast food" chain with about 20 brick-and-mortar locations across California and Colorado, has seen its entr&eacute;e-sized salads become its top-selling category, founder Aaron Noveshen told FOX Business."We do serve wings and tenders and sandwiches and all the more traditional [quick service restaurant] or fast casual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/salads-outsell-fried-favorites-at-this-california-chicken-chain-growing-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/salads-outsell-fried-favorites-at-this-california-chicken-chain-growing-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were right’: He took Trump’s tariffs to the Supreme Court and won]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Owen Schwartz never imagined he would one day find himself challenging a president in the highest court in the land.&nbsp;But after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs threatened the survival of his wine importing business, Schwartz became a plaintiff in a case that would ultimately reach the Supreme Court &mdash; and prevail.Shortly after the ruling, Trump announced a 10% global tariff and vowed to use other avenues to keep the duties in place. A day later, he raised the tariff to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-were-right-he-took-trumps-tariffs-to-the-supreme-court-and-won/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/we-were-right-he-took-trumps-tariffs-to-the-supreme-court-and-won/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge struggles to seat jury in Elon Musk investor trial amid ‘hate’ for tech billionaire: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge in San Francisco reportedly spent more than five hours Thursday trying to seat a jury in Elon Musk&rsquo;s upcoming investor class action trial, as prospective jurors acknowledged strong negative views toward the billionaire entrepreneur.From a pool of 93, only nine jurors were selected after extensive questioning about whether they could put aside personal opinions about Musk, according to Bloomberg Law.U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said finding people with no opinion about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-struggles-to-seat-jury-in-elon-musk-investor-trial-amid-hate-for-tech-billionaire-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/judge-struggles-to-seat-jury-in-elon-musk-investor-trial-amid-hate-for-tech-billionaire-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago office market in freefall amid national downturn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Office towers that once sold for hundreds of millions of dollars are now changing hands at discounts of 70%, 80%, even 90% across major U.S. cities, as higher interest rates and remote work reshape demand for downtown space.Few places illustrate the shift more starkly than Chicago. There, the markdowns span every era of development, according to figures first tweeted out by Nightingale Associates.A century-old office building in the city&rsquo;s historic Printing House Row district, 401 S. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicago-office-market-in-freefall-amid-national-downturn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chicago-office-market-in-freefall-amid-national-downturn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TANVI RATNA: India, AI and America&rsquo;s new 'Global South' strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive AI summit in India this week looked, on the surface, like a familiar spectacle: world leaders and technology executives converging in New Delhi, headline-grabbing investment numbers, and carefully worded joint statements. It was the largest global AI summit to date, and the first hosted in the Global South.I was on the ground through the summit&rsquo;s closed-door sessions, bilateral events, and formal signings. While most coverage focused on press releases and piecemeal deal announc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tanvi-ratna-india-ai-and-americarsquos-new-global-south-strategy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tanvi-ratna-india-ai-and-americarsquos-new-global-south-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of US flights canceled as Northeast braces for blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of flights have been canceled in the U.S. as communities in the Northeast rush to prepare for an intense blizzard that forecasters say will arrive on Sunday.More than 14,000 U.S. flights had been disrupted by the storm as of 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. About 8,858 flights were canceled, with another 5,196 delayed.Jetblue, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United have announced they will waive change and cancellation fees ahead of the looming storm over the expected impact on travel a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thousands-of-us-flights-canceled-as-northeast-braces-for-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thousands-of-us-flights-canceled-as-northeast-braces-for-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year later, Los Angeles residents continue to face rebuilding challenges: 'Fatigue factor']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after deadly fires struck Los Angeles, residents are still struggling to rebuild their homes, citing permitting, insurance and financial gaps.The Palisades and Eaton fires began in January 2025, and destroyed more than 16,000 homes and burned more than 38,000 acres, according to official reports.The city of Los Angeles has received 3,561 permitting applications and has issued 1,939 permits for 844 unique addresses, as of Feb. 21, according to the&nbsp;LA Strong Return and Rebuil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/one-year-later-los-angeles-residents-continue-to-face-rebuilding-challenges-fatigue-factor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/one-year-later-los-angeles-residents-continue-to-face-rebuilding-challenges-fatigue-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorgan admits closing Trump accounts after Jan 6 Capitol riot as $5B lawsuit alleges political ‘debanking’]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase Bank recently admitted it closed President Donald Trump's bank accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, a confession spurred by a $5 billion legal challenge from the president last month.The suit, brought against the bank and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, in Miami state court, accused the financial institution of debanking Trump for political reasons.In a new court filing, Dan Wilkening, chief administrative officer for global banking at JPMorgan, confirmed that in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-admits-closing-trump-accounts-after-jan-6-capitol-riot-as-5b-lawsuit-alleges-political-debanking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jpmorgan-admits-closing-trump-accounts-after-jan-6-capitol-riot-as-5b-lawsuit-alleges-political-debanking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadliest jobs in America revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 5,000 deadly work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with truck drivers and construction trades workers accounting for a large proportion."There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, down 4.0 percent from 5,283 in 2023," the BLS revealed on Thursday.The data notes 1,018 fatal occupational injuries involving motor vehicle operators in 2024, including a whopping 798 among heavy and tractor-trailer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/deadliest-jobs-in-america-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/deadliest-jobs-in-america-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court deals blow to Trump’s trade agenda in landmark tariff case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s trade agenda on Friday, siding against him in a case challenging the legality of tariffs that have shaped global markets and U.S. supply chains.By a 6&ndash;3 vote, the majority concluded that the law cited to justify the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs." Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.The White Hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-deals-blow-to-trumps-trade-agenda-in-landmark-tariff-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/supreme-court-deals-blow-to-trumps-trade-agenda-in-landmark-tariff-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Spielberg leaves California for New York as wealth tax push spurs political battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed and successful American filmmakers in history has left California for New York.&nbsp;Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, officially became New York residents on Jan. 1, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times. The couple relocated to the San Remo co-op on Central Park West in Manhattan, which has previously housed celebrities including Bono, Mick Jagger, Warren Beatty and Tiger Woods.On the same day that Spielberg reportedly established residency, his pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steven-spielberg-leaves-california-for-new-york-as-wealth-tax-push-spurs-political-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/steven-spielberg-leaves-california-for-new-york-as-wealth-tax-push-spurs-political-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy grew slower than expected in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy grew at a much slower than expected pace in the fourth quarter, according to new data released on Wednesday.The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its advance estimate for fourth quarter gross domestic product (GDP), which found the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, which runs from October through December.Economists surveyed by LSEG had expected the economy to grow at a 3% rate in the quarter. The fourth quarter's 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-slower-than-expected-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-grew-slower-than-expected-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed's favored inflation gauge showed consumer price growth remained elevated in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve's preferred&nbsp;inflation gauge remained elevated in December as price pressures continued to pose a challenge for consumers.The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the&nbsp;personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% in December on a monthly basis and is up 2.9% from a year ago. Those figures were both slightly hotter than the estimate of LSEG economists, who predicted 0.3% and 2.8%, respectively.Core PCE, which excludes volatile measurements of food and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-showed-consumer-price-growth-remained-elevated-in-december/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/feds-favored-inflation-gauge-showed-consumer-price-growth-remained-elevated-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw-owned Superstore fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s food regulator has fined a Loblaw-owned store $10,000 for promoting imported food as a &ldquo;Product of Canada.&rdquo; The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Toronto store used &ldquo;maple leaf advertising decals&rdquo; as part of an in-store display to promote a foreign product.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-owned-superstore-fined-10k-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/loblaw-owned-superstore-fined-10k-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silicon Valley engineers charged with stealing Google trade secrets and transferring them to Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Silicon Valley engineers were arrested and charged with stealing trade secrets from Google and other U.S. technology firms and transferring sensitive data to unauthorized locations, including Iran, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.Samaneh Ghandali, 41, Soroor Ghandali, 32, and Mohammadjavad Khosravi, also known as Mohammad Khosravi, 40, all of San Jose, were arrested Thursday, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).A federal grand jury indicted the engineers on charges of consp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/silicon-valley-engineers-charged-with-stealing-google-trade-secrets-and-transferring-them-to-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/silicon-valley-engineers-charged-with-stealing-google-trade-secrets-and-transferring-them-to-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US businesses shift away from China under Trump tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis found that payments made by U.S.-based midsize businesses to firms in China dropped significantly last year as&nbsp;tariffs on Chinese imports rose under the Trump administration.The JPMorgan Chase Institute released a report Thursday that found payments made by midsize firms to China declined significantly, falling by about 20% from 2024 to 2025 even as overall international payments remained steady."This is perhaps not surprising, as China has been the hardest hit by tariffs amo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-businesses-shift-away-from-china-under-trump-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-businesses-shift-away-from-china-under-trump-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of NYC roles reportedly included in Amazon’s job reduction plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s latest wave of layoffs has reportedly hit New York, with hundreds of employees losing their jobs.Roughly 135 corporate employees at Amazon&rsquo;s 1440 Broadway office in Manhattan were laid off in January, according to the New York Post, citing a filing submitted to the New York State Department of Labor.More than 100 other New York-based employees were also let go, the outlet reported, citing a source who said additional filings are expected to surface in state records in the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hundreds-of-nyc-roles-reportedly-included-in-amazons-job-reduction-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hundreds-of-nyc-roles-reportedly-included-in-amazons-job-reduction-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular soda flavor returns as Keurig Dr Pepper rolls out 35 new drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is significantly expanding its portfolio this year, unveiling more than 35 new drinks across its soda, tea, water, juice and energy brands.The Burlington, Massachusetts- and Frisco, Texas-based company announced Wednesday that the lineup will feature flavors such as Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, A&amp;W Root Beer Float, 7UP Shirley Temple and Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry, among others."Consumers want beverages that fit every need throughout their day," Katie Web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-soda-flavor-returns-as-keurig-dr-pepper-rolls-out-35-new-drinks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/popular-soda-flavor-returns-as-keurig-dr-pepper-rolls-out-35-new-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's Cybercab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company plans to sell its fully autonomous Cybercab for $30,000 or less by 2027.The electric-vehicle maker announced Tuesday that the first Cybercab had rolled off the production line at its Giga Texas factory. Shortly after, Musk responded on X to a user seeking clarification about whether the vehicle would actually launch at that price point before 2027."Elon &ndash; to be clear &ndash; the bet was that Tesla wouldn't sell a Cybercab to a customer for $30k or less]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-reveals-price-of-teslas-cybercab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/elon-musk-reveals-price-of-teslas-cybercab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin ramps up effort to revive coal industry as power demand surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Trump administration is stepping up its push to reinvigorate the U.S. coal industry as it pursues its goal of boosting energy security.Last week, the Department of Energy announced it would provide $175 million in funding for projects to modernize, retrofit and extend the useful life of six&nbsp;coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities.&nbsp;The agency said the move is intended to keep dependable sources of energy online, while also strengthening the reliability o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-ramps-up-effort-to-revive-coal-industry-as-power-demand-surges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-admin-ramps-up-effort-to-revive-coal-industry-as-power-demand-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Leary blasts California wealth tax as &lsquo;bad management,&rsquo; calls on residents to 'hire' new leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shark Tank" investor Kevin O&rsquo;Leary tore into California Democrats as "terrible managers" over a proposed billionaire wealth tax Thursday, urging state residents to fire their leaders and "hire somebody else.""Why don&rsquo;t the people of California say, &lsquo;We have terrible managers?&rsquo;" O&rsquo;Leary asked on "Varney &amp; Co.""They never talk about why expenses are going up, why they should cut government. Their services aren&rsquo;t any better than what I&rsquo;m getting here i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/orsquoleary-blasts-california-wealth-tax-as-lsquobad-managementrsquo-calls-on-residents-to-hire-new-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/orsquoleary-blasts-california-wealth-tax-as-lsquobad-managementrsquo-calls-on-residents-to-hire-new-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson &amp; Johnson to invest $1B in Pennsylvania manufacturing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson &amp; Johnson on Wednesday announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in a next-generation manufacturing facility that will produce advanced cell therapy technologies.The facility will be located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Johnson &amp; Johnson said the move will expand its U.S.&nbsp;manufacturing capacity along with its pipeline of transformational medicines for cancer, immune-mediated and neurological diseases.Johnson &amp; Johnson added that the facility will have cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/johnson-amp-johnson-to-invest-1b-in-pennsylvania-manufacturing-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/johnson-amp-johnson-to-invest-1b-in-pennsylvania-manufacturing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Dems Sanders and Reich ramp up billionaire tax push, say wealthy have ‘addiction’ to greed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich are escalating their attacks on America&rsquo;s wealthiest individuals, accusing the "billionaire class" of having an "addiction" to greed as they push aggressive new tax hikes in solidly Democratic states like California and New York."Governors Hochul and Newsom: Don&rsquo;t worry about raising taxes on the rich. True, a few rich people may abandon New York or California if taxes on them are raised, but evidence suggests the vast major]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/top-dems-sanders-and-reich-ramp-up-billionaire-tax-push-say-wealthy-have-addiction-to-greed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/top-dems-sanders-and-reich-ramp-up-billionaire-tax-push-say-wealthy-have-addiction-to-greed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration sues Coca-Cola distributor for alleged sex discrimination over event that excluded men]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., a producer, seller and distributor of Coca-Cola products, alleging sex discrimination.&nbsp;The EEOC claims the Coca-Cola distributor excluded male employees from an employer-sponsored event.The lawsuit was launched by the EEOC's Boston Area Office, the commission noted. The EEOC is responsible for investigating and litigating possible instances of employment discrimination.The co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-sues-coca-cola-distributor-for-alleged-sex-discrimination-over-event-that-excluded-men/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-sues-coca-cola-distributor-for-alleged-sex-discrimination-over-event-that-excluded-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor accuses Hershey of recipe changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grandson-of-reeses-peanut-butter-cups-inventor-accuses-hershey-of-recipe-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grandson-of-reeses-peanut-butter-cups-inventor-accuses-hershey-of-recipe-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real estate experts blast Mamdani’s math-defying tax plan, warn of higher rents and flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City&rsquo;s democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued an ultimatum to Albany: tax the ultra-wealthy or face a "last resort" 9.5% property tax hike to plug a $5.4 billion deficit.While Mamdani claims he&rsquo;s protecting the working class, real estate insiders say the plan is a math-defying disaster that will drive up rents and accelerate the flight of taxpayers to low-tax states like Florida and Texas."Even the discussion of a 9.5% hike is enough to influence buyer behavior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-estate-experts-blast-mamdanis-math-defying-tax-plan-warn-of-higher-rents-and-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/real-estate-experts-blast-mamdanis-math-defying-tax-plan-warn-of-higher-rents-and-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart customers seeking value drive sales higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart posted solid fourth-quarter results Thursday as shoppers continued prioritizing value and convenience, helping push online sales to a record share of the retailer&rsquo;s business.The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $190.7 billion, up 5.6% from a year earlier. U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6%, driven by a 2.6% increase in transactions and a 2% increase in the average amount shoppers spent per visit.Grocery prices were up just 0.6% from a year earlier, with some categorie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-customers-seeking-value-drive-sales-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/walmart-customers-seeking-value-drive-sales-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Iowa pizza franchise serves up ‘more than pizza’ for its customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 50 years, Happy Joe&rsquo;s Pizza has been serving up more than just their famed pizza and ice cream. It&rsquo;s found something more important: a "safe haven" for children and families, according to the company&rsquo;s chief "happiness" officer Tom Sacco.The brand, which is headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, began in 1972 and was founded by Joe Whitty. A "baker by trade," he ended up working for Shakey&rsquo;s Pizza.&nbsp;"From what I understand, he went to Shakey&rsquo;s and said,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-iowa-pizza-franchise-serves-up-more-than-pizza-for-its-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/beloved-iowa-pizza-franchise-serves-up-more-than-pizza-for-its-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hassett says Fed economists should be 'disciplined' over tariff study]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett on Wednesday called for the&nbsp;New York Federal Reserve to punish economists who published a research paper that found that the bulk of the burden of the Trump administration's tariffs are falling on U.S. businesses and consumers."The paper is an embarrassment. It's, I think, the worst paper I've ever seen in the history of the Federal Reserve system," Hassett said in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box.""The people associated with this paper should pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-hassett-says-fed-economists-should-be-disciplined-over-tariff-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kevin-hassett-says-fed-economists-should-be-disciplined-over-tariff-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandson of Reese&rsquo;s inventor blasts Hershey over alleged recipe changes: 'I threw it in the garbage']]></title><description><![CDATA[The grandson of the man who invented the Reese&rsquo;s Peanut Butter Cup is publicly criticizing The Hershey Company, accusing the candy giant of quietly changing the recipe of certain products sold by the iconic brand.Brad Reese, grandson of founder H.B. Reese, whose company merged with Hershey in the 1960s, published an open letter on LinkedIn Saturday alleging that Hershey has replaced traditional ingredients like milk chocolate and peanut butter with lower-cost substitutes in parts of the Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grandson-of-reesersquos-inventor-blasts-hershey-over-alleged-recipe-changes-i-threw-it-in-the-garbage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/grandson-of-reesersquos-inventor-blasts-hershey-over-alleged-recipe-changes-i-threw-it-in-the-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed dissent grows as some officials weigh return to interest rate hikes amid stubborn inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve policymakers were mostly in agreement on the decision to leave interest rates unchanged despite two calling for cuts, though several signaled that rate hikes could be on deck if inflation remains elevated.The minutes for the January meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's monetary policy-setting panel, were released Wednesday and showed that some policymakers were in favor of including language signaling the possibility of future rate hikes to tame&nbsp;stu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-dissent-grows-as-some-officials-weigh-return-to-interest-rate-hikes-amid-stubborn-inflation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fed-dissent-grows-as-some-officials-weigh-return-to-interest-rate-hikes-amid-stubborn-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalls over 80K vehicles due to springs that may detach while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard.The recall covers 2021&ndash;2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021&ndash;2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. In total, 80,620 vehicles are affected, though regulators estimate about 0.5% may have the defect, according to a Jan. 29 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)."A rear coil spring that deta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-over-80k-vehicles-due-to-springs-that-may-detach-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-over-80k-vehicles-due-to-springs-that-may-detach-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to&nbsp;abolish property taxes in the state of Ohio could prompt a surge in other forms of taxation to offset the lost revenue if voters approve the measure, the state's governor warned.Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, spoke at a conference earlier this month and said that if the proposed constitutional amendment to ban property taxes reaches the ballot and is approved by voters, the state government may be forced to raise sales taxes to compensate for the impact on the state budget.&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ohio-governor-says-ending-property-taxes-could-push-states-sales-tax-to-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ohio-governor-says-ending-property-taxes-could-push-states-sales-tax-to-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada, bringing labour dispute to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-bringing-labour-dispute-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-bringing-labour-dispute-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada, as labour dispute comes to official end]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-as-labour-dispute-comes-to-official-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-as-labour-dispute-comes-to-official-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged youth harm linked to social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday in a landmark trial over claims his platforms harm children, a case that could cost the company billions and redefine social media accountability.The unprecedented trial, unfolding in Los Angeles Superior Court, is widely seen as a bellwether for hundreds of similar lawsuits pending nationwide. Cameras were barred from the courtroom, and Judge Carolyn Kuhl warned that anyone using AI-enabled smart glasses during the tech titan&rsquo;s testimony w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-faces-jury-in-landmark-trial-over-alleged-youth-harm-linked-to-social-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-faces-jury-in-landmark-trial-over-alleged-youth-harm-linked-to-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta no longer designs apps to maximize screentime, Zuckerberg says during social media trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the &zwnj;first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-no-longer-designs-apps-to-maximize-screentime-zuckerberg-says-during-social-media-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/meta-no-longer-designs-apps-to-maximize-screentime-zuckerberg-says-during-social-media-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial alleging that social media harms children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the &zwnj;first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-to-testify-in-landmark-trial-alleging-that-social-media-harms-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mark-zuckerberg-to-testify-in-landmark-trial-alleging-that-social-media-harms-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan-raised co-owner of non-alcoholic winery lands $1M deal on Dragons' Den]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONES is the passion project of Tyler Harlton from Pense, Sask., and Chris Pagliocchini, a scientist for Agriculture Canada. Harlton is no stranger to the agriculture industry himself, having grown up surrounded by Prairie farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saskatchewan-raised-co-owner-of-non-alcoholic-winery-lands-1m-deal-on-dragons-den/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saskatchewan-raised-co-owner-of-non-alcoholic-winery-lands-1m-deal-on-dragons-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National real estate association blames Ontario snowstorm for cooling housing sales January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is blaming Old Man Winter as a factor in cool housing sales during the month of January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National real estate association blames Ontario snowstorm for cooling housing sales in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is blaming Old Man Winter as a factor in cool housing sales during the month of January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A chat with Shohei? This tech firm is pitching an AI version of baseball's biggest stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to have a one-on-one friendship with your favourite professional baseball player? A California-based tech company is pitching exactly that &mdash; by building AI-powered avatars of every Major League Baseball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-chat-with-shohei-this-tech-firm-is-pitching-an-ai-version-of-baseballs-biggest-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/a-chat-with-shohei-this-tech-firm-is-pitching-an-ai-version-of-baseballs-biggest-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-reopening-takeover-talks-with-paramount-but-netflix-deal-still-favoured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/warner-bros-reopening-takeover-talks-with-paramount-but-netflix-deal-still-favoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3% in January with decline in gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january-with-decline-in-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january-with-decline-in-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3% in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car dealers seek reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebate program as new one launches today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program launches today, but some auto dealers in Canada say they're still out tens of thousands of dollars from the last one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/car-dealers-seek-reimbursement-for-evs-sold-under-old-rebate-program-as-new-one-launches-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/car-dealers-seek-reimbursement-for-evs-sold-under-old-rebate-program-as-new-one-launches-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan Paul sells Pikachu Illustrator trading card for more than $16.4M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan Paul&rsquo;s big bet on Pok&eacute;mon appeared to have paid off Sunday night.The WWE star and social media influencer broke a world record when he sold his 1998 Japanese Pikachu Illustrator, graded as a PSA gem mint 10, for more than $16.4 million. It was the only card of its kind to receive the high grade by PSA, which graded 52 others. Comparatively, Beckett graded five similar cards, with the highest being a mint 9 grade.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM"Absolute m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/logan-paul-sells-pikachu-illustrator-trading-card-for-more-than-164m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/logan-paul-sells-pikachu-illustrator-trading-card-for-more-than-164m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X outage takes down social media platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[X experienced a widespread outage early Monday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the social media platform.According to DownDetector, a website that tracks service disruptions based on user reports, complaints spiked, numbering in the tens of thousands, far above the typical baseline level.This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-outage-takes-down-social-media-platform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/x-outage-takes-down-social-media-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wall Street to Y’all Street’: Why America’s wealthy trades city luxury for acres of Texas freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millionaire business owner Frederic Lepoutre, the decision to move his family from the South Florida coast to Texas Hill Country wasn't just about a change of scenery &mdash; it was a lesson in efficiency.While building a custom home in a place like Broward County can be a yearslong odyssey of red tape and soaring insurance premiums, Lepoutre saw his 11-acre Texas estate go from breaking ground to move-in ready in just over 12 months.&nbsp;With an initial property tax bill of just $8 on his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-to-yall-street-why-americas-wealthy-trades-city-luxury-for-acres-of-texas-freedom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/wall-street-to-yall-street-why-americas-wealthy-trades-city-luxury-for-acres-of-texas-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians are ready for Chinese-made autos, but experts note there are security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks after Ottawa announced that it would allow a limited number of Chinese-made vehicles into the Canadian market, some have warned that the move puts data privacy at risk. But that might not be a significant turn-off for consumers who are in the market for a new car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-are-ready-for-chinese-made-autos-but-experts-note-there-are-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadians-are-ready-for-chinese-made-autos-but-experts-note-there-are-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 191,000 Aroeve air purifiers recalled over overheating, fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 191,000 Aroeve air purifiers have been recalled after dozens of overheating incidents and one reported fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The recall affects approximately 191,390 units of Aroeve brand air purifiers, regulators said."The air purifiers can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers," the CPSC said in a recall notice.JAGUAR LAND ROVER RECALLING 2,300 ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN US OVER FIRE RISKAroeve has received 37 reports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-191000-aroeve-air-purifiers-recalled-over-overheating-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/more-than-191000-aroeve-air-purifiers-recalled-over-overheating-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning pilot and wife die in plane crash after dirty windows prompt emergency landing, pet dog survives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities told FOX Business on Sunday that a couple, reportedly an award-winning pilot and his wife, died in a tragic plane crash last week after declaring an emergency landing "due to oil on the windshield."&nbsp;&nbsp;Local media outlet KLTV said the couple&rsquo;s dog was also on board and miraculously survived the devastating crash.The incident occurred in East Texas last Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., when a Beechcraft A36 struck power lines while diverting to Brownsboro, the National Transp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/award-winning-pilot-and-wife-die-in-plane-crash-after-dirty-windows-prompt-emergency-landing-pet-dog-survives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/award-winning-pilot-and-wife-die-in-plane-crash-after-dirty-windows-prompt-emergency-landing-pet-dog-survives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby food recalled nationwide after dangerous toxin found in federal testing raises health concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nationwide recall has been issued for a baby fruit pur&eacute;e after federal testing found elevated levels of patulin, a toxin that can pose health risks with prolonged exposure.Initiative Foods announced Friday that it is recalling one lot of its "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit pur&eacute;e following the test results.Patulin is a naturally occurring toxin produced by molds that can develop in fruits, particularly apples. Prolonged ingestion of the substance may lead to adverse health ef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/baby-food-recalled-nationwide-after-dangerous-toxin-found-in-federal-testing-raises-health-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/baby-food-recalled-nationwide-after-dangerous-toxin-found-in-federal-testing-raises-health-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco launches mobile app ordering for custom cakes and deli trays, easing customer woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco is officially retiring a decades-old system customers have long found frustrating as part of its latest major digital overhaul. &nbsp;Customers will soon be able to place custom cake and deli tray orders directly through the company&rsquo;s mobile app and website. Previously, shoppers were required to drive to Costco just to fill out paper order forms in-store.&nbsp;Executives of the major retailer said the upgrade, which would streamline orders from start to pickup, addresses an outdated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-launches-mobile-app-ordering-for-custom-cakes-and-deli-trays-easing-customer-woes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/costco-launches-mobile-app-ordering-for-custom-cakes-and-deli-trays-easing-customer-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon customers face 35-day wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon has added on a step for customers wanting to unlock their fully paid-off devices by introducing a new waiting period in certain cases.Under Verizon&rsquo;s current device-unlocking policy, customers who pay off their payment agreement balance online or in the My Verizon app have to wait 35 days before their phone will be unlocked.The same delay applies if a Verizon Gift Card is used to buy a smartphone or customers pay off the remaining balance.The delay also applies to postpaid customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-customers-face-35-day-wait-to-unlock-paid-off-phones-under-policy-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/verizon-customers-face-35-day-wait-to-unlock-paid-off-phones-under-policy-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk company chosen for underground transit system for Universal parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s The Boring Company has been selected to begin negotiations for a proposed underground transit system connecting Universal Orlando&rsquo;s parks, following a vote by the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District Board.During its Feb. 11 meeting, the board authorized staff to enter contract negotiations with The Boring Company after determining its proposal best met the district&rsquo;s request for an "innovative, future-ready, point-to-point solution."The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/musk-company-chosen-for-underground-transit-system-for-universal-parks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/musk-company-chosen-for-underground-transit-system-for-universal-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government squeezing Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tourism-was-once-an-economic-locomotive-in-cuba-now-the-train-is-coming-off-the-tracks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tourism-was-once-an-economic-locomotive-in-cuba-now-the-train-is-coming-off-the-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans who live alone are paying a five-figure "singles tax" amid&nbsp;rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.Data from Zillow shows that the typical apartment rent is currently $1,745 and has risen 30% over the last five years, which represents a significant burden for renters who live alone and don't have one or more roommates to split the bill with.The premium paid by&nbsp;solo renters was dubbed the "singles tax" by Zillow, which found that the national average singles tax a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/living-alone-the-singles-tax-that-costs-10k-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/living-alone-the-singles-tax-that-costs-10k-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech titans Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman attack each other over latest Epstein emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ongoing dispute between Elon Musk and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has erupted on social media, renewing scrutiny of the tech titans&rsquo; past associations with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The public spat intensified following renewed attention to Epstein&rsquo;s network and the latest release of Justice Department documents related to the case.Both billionaires shared screenshots of emails drawn from the roughly 3 million pages of records as they trade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-titans-elon-musk-and-reid-hoffman-attack-each-other-over-latest-epstein-emails/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/tech-titans-elon-musk-and-reid-hoffman-attack-each-other-over-latest-epstein-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s newest voice at the Fed has advice for Kevin Warsh before he takes the helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Kevin Warsh prepares to take the reins at the Federal Reserve, a newly elevated Trump ally at the central bank is signaling how he believes the job should be done &mdash; and how the next chair should navigate a pivotal moment for monetary policy.Speaking at the Dallas Federal Reserve, Governor Stephen Miran offered simple advice for Kevin Warsh, Trump&rsquo;s nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell."Be forward-looking, not backward-looking," Miran said. "If you&rsquo;re going]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-newest-voice-at-the-fed-has-advice-for-kevin-warsh-before-he-takes-the-helm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trumps-newest-voice-at-the-fed-has-advice-for-kevin-warsh-before-he-takes-the-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country's biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per cent in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-buy-canadian-fervour-canadas-top-pension-funds-still-heavily-invested-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amid-buy-canadian-fervour-canadas-top-pension-funds-still-heavily-invested-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Girl’s ‘modern era’ makeover of beloved dolls draws swift backlash from loyal fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Girl is marking its 40th anniversary with a bold redesign of its beloved historical dolls, prompting swift backlash on social media.The Mattel-owned brand announced Wednesday the launch of its new "Modern Era Collection," reimagining six of its most iconic characters with contemporary outfits and a smaller 14.5-inch frame, down from the brand&rsquo;s traditional 18-inch dolls, according to a news release from Mattel."Discover the Modern Era Collection of 14.5-inch dolls and fashions &md]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-girls-modern-era-makeover-of-beloved-dolls-draws-swift-backlash-from-loyal-fans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/american-girls-modern-era-makeover-of-beloved-dolls-draws-swift-backlash-from-loyal-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: Trumponomics is working, as a midterm victory comes into sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of good economic news this week, with an outsize gain in jobs, especially private sector jobs. And a much lower-than-expected report on consumer prices.All this with a stock market hovering near 50,000 amidst booming productivity, low energy prices, and a more than trillion dollar deregulation at EPA. And even a Gallup poll showing a 49-36% rebound in economic confidence.So you sort of have to wonder why the Wall Street Journal runs an editorial that &lsquo;America is Running out of Patie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumponomics-is-working-as-a-midterm-victory-comes-into-sight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-trumponomics-is-working-as-a-midterm-victory-comes-into-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott unveils 5-point plan to overhaul Texas property taxes, targeting relief for homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Gov.&nbsp;Greg Abbott released a five-point plan to reform the Lone Star State's property tax system to provide more relief to homeowners.The Republican governor is making the&nbsp;property tax overhaul a key plank in the platform for his re-election campaign as he seeks a fourth term in office.Abbott announced the plan Wednesday during a Taxpayer Empowerment event in Houston and said the five-point plan would impose tougher limits on local government spending, while also implementing tigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/abbott-unveils-5-point-plan-to-overhaul-texas-property-taxes-targeting-relief-for-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/abbott-unveils-5-point-plan-to-overhaul-texas-property-taxes-targeting-relief-for-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of smoke detectors recalled over potential fire hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of smoke detector fire alarms sold exclusively on Amazon are being recalled over a sound issue that could pose a fire hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a notice that 11,000 LShome Photoelectric 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms may fail to activate promptly if the sensing threshold of security warnings is set too high.The alarms are white and circular, and have a light sound warning and test button. They are operated by 9-volt batteries.ENORMOUS GROUND BEEF R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thousands-of-smoke-detectors-recalled-over-potential-fire-hazard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/thousands-of-smoke-detectors-recalled-over-potential-fire-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices fall in January, giving Americans a break at the pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are getting some relief from lower&nbsp;gasoline prices, which the latest inflation data from the Labor Department shows have declined substantially over the last year.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) for January, which showed headline inflation was up 2.4% from a year ago, while core CPI, which excludes volatile measurements of food and energy, was up 2.5% in that period.Energy prices fell 1.5% in January and have been largely flat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-fall-in-january-giving-americans-a-break-at-the-pump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gas-prices-fall-in-january-giving-americans-a-break-at-the-pump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavin Newsom announces mortgage relief plan while taking shot at Trump administration over wildfire aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a direct shot at the Trump administration, expanding a state mortgage relief program to $100,000 per household while accusing the White House of "turning its back" on California fire survivors.&nbsp;On Thursday, Newsom announced that disaster-affected homeowners now qualify for a full 12 months of mortgage payment relief, a significant increase from the previous three months, with a total increase to $100,000.The maximum assistance per household skyrocketed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gavin-newsom-announces-mortgage-relief-plan-while-taking-shot-at-trump-administration-over-wildfire-aid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/gavin-newsom-announces-mortgage-relief-plan-while-taking-shot-at-trump-administration-over-wildfire-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation surprise sends stocks into rally mode as January prices cool more than expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[A better-than-expected January inflation report sparked a market rebound Friday, reinforcing optimism that easing price pressures could give the Federal Reserve more flexibility on interest rates in the months ahead.The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% month over month in January, below expectations for a 0.3% increase. On an annual basis, headline inflation came in at 2.4%, also under forecasts. The data immediately lifted equity markets as investors re-calibrated expectations for the path of inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surprise-sends-stocks-into-rally-mode-as-january-prices-cool-more-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-surprise-sends-stocks-into-rally-mode-as-january-prices-cool-more-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diageo, province reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves — but plant closure remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province&rsquo;s liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the province&rsquo;s alcohol and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diageo-province-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diageo-province-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diageo, Ontario government reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves — but plant closure remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diageo-ontario-government-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/diageo-ontario-government-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal between Ontario and Diageo panned by mayor, union in Amherstburg as plant prepares to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/deal-between-ontario-and-diageo-panned-by-mayor-union-in-amherstburg-as-plant-prepares-to-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/deal-between-ontario-and-diageo-panned-by-mayor-union-in-amherstburg-as-plant-prepares-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-net-worth Californians are increasingly setting their sights on Las Vegas as they look to reduce their tax burden and protect their finances as a proposed wealth tax looms in the Golden State.&nbsp;New data shows that by the end of 2025, more than 23% of Realtor.com listing views for Las Vegas homes came from Los Angeles, making it the leading source of out-of-market interest.San Jose accounted for more than 8% of views, while Riverside, California, made up nearly 4%, according to Realtor.c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rich-californians-flock-to-las-vegas-housing-market-as-lawmakers-consider-wealth-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/rich-californians-flock-to-las-vegas-housing-market-as-lawmakers-consider-wealth-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers debate AI’s impact on white-collar jobs as disruption fears grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence changes how Americans do their jobs, a growing debate is unfolding in Washington over what it means for workers&rsquo; futures.Congress has yet to pass sweeping AI legislation, but lawmakers are closely watching as the technology evolves at breakneck speed.That urgency intensified this week after a viral X post from Matt Shumer, CEO of HyperWriteAI, racked up more than 75 million views and over 100,000 likes, warning of massive white-collar job disruption.Rep. Jay Ober]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lawmakers-debate-ais-impact-on-white-collar-jobs-as-disruption-fears-grow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/lawmakers-debate-ais-impact-on-white-collar-jobs-as-disruption-fears-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station after prior team's medical evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX and NASA launched a new crew Friday to the International Space Station nearly one month after prior crew members were evacuated following a medical emergency in orbit.&nbsp;NASA said the SpaceX Crew-12 mission lifted off at 5:15 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The spacecraft will take about 34 hours to autonomously dock with the space station&rsquo;s Harmony module at&#8239;3:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, while traveling 17,000 mph in Earth orbit," th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-launches-crew-to-international-space-station-after-prior-teams-medical-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/spacex-launches-crew-to-international-space-station-after-prior-teams-medical-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation eased slightly in January but remained well above the Fed's target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation remained elevated in January as the pace of consumer price growth stayed above the Federal Reserve's target rate as policymakers weigh affordability concerns.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that the&nbsp;consumer price index (CPI) &ndash; a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost &ndash; rose 0.2% on a monthly basis in January and trended down to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. That was down slightly from 2.7% in December.Both figur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-eased-slightly-in-january-but-remained-well-above-the-feds-target/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/inflation-eased-slightly-in-january-but-remained-well-above-the-feds-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enormous ground beef recall issued over deadly E. coli contamination risk across three states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators said nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef are being recalled over potential E.&#8239;coli contamination.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Class 1 recall Wednesday, warning that the product poses a high risk of causing "serious, adverse health consequences or death."The affected packages were produced on Jan.&#8239;14 by Idaho-based CS Beef Packers and were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho and Oregon.Officials said the products were intended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/enormous-ground-beef-recall-issued-over-deadly-e-coli-contamination-risk-across-three-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/enormous-ground-beef-recall-issued-over-deadly-e-coli-contamination-risk-across-three-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia shuts down WhatsApp, pushes citizens to state-run app accused of being a 'surveillance' tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia has blocked the U.S.-based messaging app WhatsApp, the Kremlin announced Thursday, claiming the Meta-owned company failed to comply with local laws.The move follows six months of pressure on WhatsApp and comes after Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were banned in Russia in 2022 following Moscow&rsquo;s invasion of Ukraine."Due to Meta's unwillingness to comply with Russian law, such a decision was indeed taken and implemented," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.RUSSIAN FO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/russia-shuts-down-whatsapp-pushes-citizens-to-state-run-app-accused-of-being-a-surveillance-tool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/russia-shuts-down-whatsapp-pushes-citizens-to-state-run-app-accused-of-being-a-surveillance-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs more data to probe claims of unpaid work at airlines: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says her department needs more information from air carriers and unions to settle recent allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-needs-more-data-to-probe-claims-of-unpaid-work-at-airlines-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ottawa-needs-more-data-to-probe-claims-of-unpaid-work-at-airlines-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even &mdash; up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. Restaurateurs and experts say less traffic at restaurants and rising costs are making it hard to do business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-restaurants-struggling-to-turn-a-profit-new-report-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-restaurants-struggling-to-turn-a-profit-new-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram chief compares 'addictive' platform to Netflix binge-watching during trial testimony: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram chief Adam Mosseri on Wednesday pushed back on claims the platform is dangerously addictive, reportedly telling jurors in a high-profile Los Angeles trial that using the app is more comparable to binge-watching Netflix than suffering from clinical addiction.Mosseri, who has led Instagram since 2018, drew a distinction between clinical addiction and what he described as "problematic use," the New York Post reported."I think it&rsquo;s important to differentiate between clinical addictio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-chief-compares-addictive-platform-to-netflix-binge-watching-during-trial-testimony-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/instagram-chief-compares-addictive-platform-to-netflix-binge-watching-during-trial-testimony-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz halts plans to split company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz has halted efforts to split the company, in a surprise move that new CEO Steve Cahillane said was necessary due to deteriorating conditions in the food industry, though &zwnj;he called the challenges "fixable and within our control."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-halts-plans-to-split-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-halts-plans-to-split-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Cane’s begins 30-year anniversary with star-studded Super Bowl week celebration in San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate its 30th birthday, Raising Cane's pulled off perhaps its most epic celebrity get-together in San Francisco for Super Bowl week.With partners like Christian McCaffrey working a shift early during Super Bowl week to Matthew Stafford and his family chowing down some chicken tenders almost immediately after winning his first Super Bowl, the party was on for owner and founder Todd Graves."Time flies, right? This is all I've done my whole adult life. And the best part about it is, same me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/raising-canes-begins-30-year-anniversary-with-star-studded-super-bowl-week-celebration-in-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/raising-canes-begins-30-year-anniversary-with-star-studded-super-bowl-week-celebration-in-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cake mixes now carry 'death' risk as FDA escalates recall to highest danger level over allergen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a nationwide recall of cake and bread mixes to a Class I designation, its most serious warning, issued when a product poses a risk of severe illness or death.The recall, first announced in December, involves 866 bags of mixes from Dallas-based distribution company B.C. Williams Bakery Service. These include 51 bags of Spice Cake Mix, 720 bags of Bread and Roll Mix and 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, according to the FDA.The mixes may]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cake-mixes-now-carry-death-risk-as-fda-escalates-recall-to-highest-danger-level-over-allergen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cake-mixes-now-carry-death-risk-as-fda-escalates-recall-to-highest-danger-level-over-allergen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NewsGuild battles New York Times over hybrid work, ‘wrongly excluding jobs’ from union and health fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX &mdash; The NewsGuild of New York is irked at The New York Times leadership.&nbsp;The Times Guild Bargaining Committee sent staffers a newsletter on Tuesday detailing the latest labor negotiations. The Guild said it made a "big push to end the two-tier system The New York Times created and perpetuates by&nbsp;wrongly excluding&nbsp;jobs and workers from the Times Guild" and received a revised proposal from the company to end all hybrid work guarantees on March 1, 2027.&nbsp;"At that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/newsguild-battles-new-york-times-over-hybrid-work-wrongly-excluding-jobs-from-union-and-health-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/newsguild-battles-new-york-times-over-hybrid-work-wrongly-excluding-jobs-from-union-and-health-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally, lowers profit growth forecast amid industry struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heineken said Wednesday it plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally and expects slower profit growth in 2026 as the beer industry grapples with weak demand.The reductions represent nearly 7% of the Dutch company&rsquo;s approximately 87,000 employees worldwide. The beer giant said the cuts are part of a broader strategy aimed at strenghtening its operations while continuing to invest in growth."To fuel the growth and the profit, we are stepping up productivity initiatives and [making] changes to o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heineken-to-cut-up-to-6000-jobs-globally-lowers-profit-growth-forecast-amid-industry-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heineken-to-cut-up-to-6000-jobs-globally-lowers-profit-growth-forecast-amid-industry-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics sees Super Bowl weekend marketing spike with year-old commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics saw a year-old ad explode in viewership over Super Bowl weekend, leading to sales tripling compared to a normal weekend for the brand.&nbsp;The "real girls rock" ad, which premiered in February 2025, was the brand's second full-length commercial, and initially garnered traction when it was shared on social media by "Harry Potter" author and women's rights activist, J.K. Rowling.&nbsp;CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut then, this pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/activist-sportswear-brand-xx-xy-athletics-sees-super-bowl-weekend-marketing-spike-with-year-old-commercial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/activist-sportswear-brand-xx-xy-athletics-sees-super-bowl-weekend-marketing-spike-with-year-old-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barron Trump linked to beverage company based near Mar-a-Lago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barron Trump is listed in public records as a director of a new beverage business based near Mar-a-Lago.Filings submitted last month in Florida and Delaware show that Barron Trump is one of five directors of SOLLOS Yerba Mate Inc., described by one of its directors as a "yerba mate beverage company" and headquartered just minutes from the Trump family&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.&nbsp;Yerba mate &ndash; a caffeinated herbal tea popular in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trump-linked-to-beverage-company-based-near-mar-a-lago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/barron-trump-linked-to-beverage-company-based-near-mar-a-lago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeit beauty sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Est&eacute;e Lauder Companies and several of its luxury brands have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Walmart of allowing counterfeit beauty and fragrance products to be sold through its online marketplace.The complaint, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges knockoff versions of high-end products, including Est&eacute;e Lauder&rsquo;s Advanced Night Repair, Le Labo&rsquo;s Santal 33 and Tom Ford fragrances, among others, were listed and sold on Wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/este-lauder-sues-walmart-over-alleged-counterfeit-beauty-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/este-lauder-sues-walmart-over-alleged-counterfeit-beauty-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford CEO says 'customer has spoken&rsquo; after EV shift drives major quarterly loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford on Tuesday posted its largest quarterly loss since 2008 amid losses in the automaker's electric vehicle (EV) division, as well as the impact of tariffs and a fire that impacted an aluminum supplier.The Detroit automaker reported a fourth quarter net loss of $11.1 billion after previously disclosing large writedowns to its EV programs, which the company is realigning in response to lower-than-expected consumer demand and changing federal subsidies."I think the customer has spoken," Ford CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-ceo-says-customer-has-spokenrsquo-after-ev-shift-drives-major-quarterly-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ford-ceo-says-customer-has-spokenrsquo-after-ev-shift-drives-major-quarterly-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert credits Trump tax certainty for economic confidence, Americans returning to workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington skeptics were quieted Wednesday morning as the January jobs report beat expectations, revealing a resilient American workforce that added 130,000 jobs to start the year.While experts predicted a winter chill for hiring, the 4.3% unemployment rate tells a different story &mdash; one of a Main Street economy &mdash; showing renewed strength. According to Patrice Onwuka of the Independent Women&rsquo;s Center for Economic Opportunity, this isn&rsquo;t just a lucky break; it&rsquo;s the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-credits-trump-tax-certainty-for-economic-confidence-americans-returning-to-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/expert-credits-trump-tax-certainty-for-economic-confidence-americans-returning-to-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novo CEO blasts ‘mass compounding’ of GLP-1 drugs as safety battle escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are now the focus of a heated legal battle, with a leading drugmaker warning that copycat versions pose a risk to patient safety."When you go and try to source raw materials from China or unknown sources, put it in an injection, and sell knockoff medication, there is something wrong with this," Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk, told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo.Novo, best known for its blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy, ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-ceo-blasts-mass-compounding-of-glp-1-drugs-as-safety-battle-escalates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/novo-ceo-blasts-mass-compounding-of-glp-1-drugs-as-safety-battle-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, adding about 2,000 new communities, including statewide coverage in Idaho and Massachusetts.The move deepens Amazon&rsquo;s push into the prescription drug market, which it entered in 2018 through its acquisition of PillPack. The company is positioning faster delivery and subscription pricing as competitive advantages against traditional pharmacy chains.Amazon said the expansi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-pharmacy-to-expand-same-day-prescription-delivery-to-4500-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazon-pharmacy-to-expand-same-day-prescription-delivery-to-4500-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California ‘truly at a breaking point,’ state senator says as refineries close and gas prices surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's fuel market is entering another period of strain as refinery capacity continues to shrink in the nation's largest gasoline market. The planned closure of Valero's Benicia refinery, one of the state's remaining major facilities, is expected to tighten supply in a system that already operates with little margin for disruption.FOX Business' Jeff Flock joined Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to report on how the pending refinery shutdown is fueling concerns about higher gas pric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-truly-at-a-breaking-point-state-senator-says-as-refineries-close-and-gas-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/california-truly-at-a-breaking-point-state-senator-says-as-refineries-close-and-gas-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz CEO says company challenges are 'fixable' as breakup plans get scrapped for investment strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz is pumping the brakes on plans to break up the company, with its new CEO saying the food giant&rsquo;s challenges are "fixable and within our control" as it shifts focus toward reigniting profitable growth through a $600 million investment push.In a note in the company&rsquo;s routine fourth quarter report, CEO Steve Cahillane said that instead of splitting up, the company will double down on rebuilding growth &mdash; backing that up with a massive investment in the brand&rsquo;s mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-ceo-says-company-challenges-are-fixable-as-breakup-plans-get-scrapped-for-investment-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/kraft-heinz-ceo-says-company-challenges-are-fixable-as-breakup-plans-get-scrapped-for-investment-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST ON FOX: For millions of Americans, retirement feels less like a milestone and more like a moving target &mdash; and a new BlackRock survey finds many are open to doing things differently.About 30% of voters say they have no funds stashed away for post-work years and about 63% say they have less than $150,000 saved. Given that backdrop, about 34% say they have difficulty immediately paying an unexpected bill for $500.Even so, most voters say they&rsquo;re open to letting retirement plans in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrock-as-americans-struggle-to-save-for-retirement-71-back-this-trump-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/blackrock-as-americans-struggle-to-save-for-retirement-71-back-this-trump-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy posted solid job growth in January as employers hired at a steady pace to start 2026 as the Federal Reserve evaluates the need for rate cuts in the months ahead.The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that employers added 130,000 jobs in January. That figure was above the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated the economy would add 70,000 jobs.The unemployment rate was 4.3%, slightly lower than economists' expectations of 4.4%.Revisions were made to the payr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-130k-jobs-in-january-delayed-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-economy-added-130k-jobs-in-january-delayed-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after US disables Mexican cartel drones that 'breached US airspace']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a flight restriction that had grounded all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday, after previously warning that the U.S. government "may use deadly force" against any aircraft in violation.A Trump administration official told Fox News that the initial lockdown came in response to "Mexican cartel drones" that breached U.S. airspace. The FAA had announced Wednesday morning that all flights to and from El Paso were being g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-lifts-el-paso-flight-restriction-after-us-disables-mexican-cartel-drones-that-breached-us-airspace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/faa-lifts-el-paso-flight-restriction-after-us-disables-mexican-cartel-drones-that-breached-us-airspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some Canadian companies are turning their workers into owners instead of selling to the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new type of employee ownership comes at a time when the country is facing a wave of baby boomer entrepreneurs nearing retirement and an increased focus on strengthening the national economy in the face of a trade war with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-some-canadian-companies-are-turning-their-workers-into-owners-instead-of-selling-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-some-canadian-companies-are-turning-their-workers-into-owners-instead-of-selling-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis keeping 650 staff hired for EV research in Canada, despite broader pullback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global car behemoth might be offloading its stake in a massive electric vehicle battery plant in Canada &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not giving up on electrification altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-keeping-650-staff-hired-for-ev-research-in-canada-despite-broader-pullback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-keeping-650-staff-hired-for-ev-research-in-canada-despite-broader-pullback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanford psychiatrist testifies in California trial that social media platforms are designed to be addictive]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert witness in a case brought by a California woman against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, testified that the design features of its social media apps are addictive, likening them to a "drug," especially when affecting youth.The landmark case continued in a California courtroom on Tuesday with witness testimony.Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and Stanford University professor, told the court after reviewing thousands of pages of internal documents and reviewing social me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stanford-psychiatrist-testifies-in-california-trial-that-social-media-platforms-are-designed-to-be-addictive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stanford-psychiatrist-testifies-in-california-trial-that-social-media-platforms-are-designed-to-be-addictive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ring founder Jamie Siminoff said Tuesday that Ring does not store deleted doorbell footage without a subscription, as questions continue over how law enforcement recovered previously inaccessible video evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.Siminoff addressed the issue during an appearance on "The Bottom Line," where hosts Dagen McDowell and Brian Brenberg asked about subscription storage, privacy concerns and the reported recovery of doorbell video by federal authorities."I do know with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ring-founder-addresses-fbi-recovery-of-doorbell-footage-in-nancy-guthrie-disappearance-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ring-founder-addresses-fbi-recovery-of-doorbell-footage-in-nancy-guthrie-disappearance-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover recalling 2,300 electric vehicles in US over fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. over concerns that a high-voltage battery may overheat, increasing the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday.The recall impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles from the 2020&ndash;2021 model years."As an interim repair, the battery software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%" the NHTSA said, according to R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jaguar-land-rover-recalling-2300-electric-vehicles-in-us-over-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/jaguar-land-rover-recalling-2300-electric-vehicles-in-us-over-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to Kudlow: ‘This country should have the lowest interest rates in the world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said the U.S. should have the "lowest interest rates in the world" and argued that rate cuts would significantly reduce federal borrowing costs during an interview Tuesday on FOX Business&rsquo; "Kudlow.""This country should have the lowest interest rates in the world," Trump told host Larry Kudlow. "We keep the world going."Trump tied interest rates to government interest expenses, saying that changes of a few points could significantly alter federal finances.DOW CLOSES A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-kudlow-this-country-should-have-the-lowest-interest-rates-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-to-kudlow-this-country-should-have-the-lowest-interest-rates-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines suspend Cuba flights amid jet fuel shortage after Trump tariff threats on oil shipments to island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple airlines on Monday suspended flights to Cuba following warnings that the island is running low on jet fuel in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff threats on oil shipments to the communist country.At least three Canadian carriers, including the country&rsquo;s largest airline, Air Canada, said aviation fuel is expected to be unavailable for commercial use at airports starting this week.Other Canadian airlines, including low-cost carrier WestJet and leisure airline Air Transat, al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-suspend-cuba-flights-amid-jet-fuel-shortage-after-trump-tariff-threats-on-oil-shipments-to-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/airlines-suspend-cuba-flights-amid-jet-fuel-shortage-after-trump-tariff-threats-on-oil-shipments-to-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing market cools as price growth hits slowest pace since Great Recession recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;housing market has cooled off this winter with the annual pace of home price growth easing to levels unseen since the nation was recovering from the Great Recession. And while some areas continue to see strong price growth, others have seen notable declines.New data from Cotality, a data analytics and tech company in the real estate, mortgage and insurance industries, showed that annual housing&nbsp;price growth slowed to just 0.9% in December, which was one of the softest rates since t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/housing-market-cools-as-price-growth-hits-slowest-pace-since-great-recession-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/housing-market-cools-as-price-growth-hits-slowest-pace-since-great-recession-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saks to close stores amid bankruptcy proceedings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saks Global Enterprises said Tuesday it will close nine stores as it shifts its focus to more profitable locations.The company said eight Saks Fifth Avenue locations and one Neiman Marcus store will close."By optimizing our operational footprint, we will be better positioned to deliver exceptional products, elevated experiences and highly personalized service across all channels, while simultaneously positioning our company to make investments that enable long-term growth and value creation," Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-to-close-stores-amid-bankruptcy-proceedings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/saks-to-close-stores-amid-bankruptcy-proceedings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple News boosts left-leaning news outlets, shuts out conservative sources: watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s popular news app has been aggressively promoting articles from left-leaning news outlets &ndash; even as it has all but shut down posts from more conservative publications, according to an explosive study.The Media Research Center, a conservative watchdog group focused on tracking media bias, analyzed a total of 620 stories that were featured by Apple News in high-traffic morning time slots between Jan. 1 and 31. The Apple News feed is a mixture of stories curated by a team of in-h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-news-boosts-left-leaning-news-outlets-shuts-out-conservative-sources-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/apple-news-boosts-left-leaning-news-outlets-shuts-out-conservative-sources-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oilpatch expected to continue bulking up through mergers and acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year saw a string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but it remains unclear whether foreign buyers are ready to enter the fray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oilpatch-expected-to-continue-bulking-up-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadian-oilpatch-expected-to-continue-bulking-up-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government loans $1.01B to Canada Post as postal service continues to struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-government-loans-101b-to-canada-post-as-postal-service-continues-to-struggle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/federal-government-loans-101b-to-canada-post-as-postal-service-continues-to-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW recalls nearly 90,000 vehicles over engine starter fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW North America is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles due to an engine starter issue, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Saturday.The NHTSA said the recall involves 87,394 vehicles in the U.S. and is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk, according to Reuters.Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to owners, the NHTSA said.The announcement comes after BMW recalled more than 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. in October over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-recalls-nearly-90000-vehicles-over-engine-starter-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/bmw-recalls-nearly-90000-vehicles-over-engine-starter-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hims &amp; Hers responds to FDA pressure, pulls knockoff Wegovy drug launch after regulatory threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following threats from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it would take "decisive" action against companies selling "illegal copycat drugs," telehealth company Hims &amp; Hers announced it would pull the launch of its knockoff Wegovy weight loss drug."Since launching the compounded semaglutide pill on our platform, we&rsquo;ve had constructive conversations with stakeholders across the industry," Hims &amp; Hers said on Saturday. "As a result, we have decided to stop offering access to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hims-amp-hers-responds-to-fda-pressure-pulls-knockoff-wegovy-drug-launch-after-regulatory-threats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/hims-amp-hers-responds-to-fda-pressure-pulls-knockoff-wegovy-drug-launch-after-regulatory-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puka Nacua keeps Super Bowl presence alive in Toyota’s game day commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puka Nacua may not be playing in this year's Super Bowl, but he'll still be on television during the game.The Los Angeles Rams' star wide receiver got the nod to be in a Toyota commercial during the big game."I think that still counts as me being in the Super Bowl, so I'm OK with that," Nacua joked.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMIt remains to be seen what the commercial will feature, but Nacua hinted that it taps into one's childhood."We got some great athletes that are al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/puka-nacua-keeps-super-bowl-presence-alive-in-toyotas-game-day-commercial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/puka-nacua-keeps-super-bowl-presence-alive-in-toyotas-game-day-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl tickets hit as high as $30,000 ahead of the Patriots-Seahawks showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Bowl LX is right around the corner, and the ticket prices are exorbitant.New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks fans have flocked to Santa Clara, California, to watch their teams at a major expense to their wallets.The cheapest seat in Levi&rsquo;s Stadium is $3,590, which is located in the 400 section. Sections 401, 416 and 408 are the sections that harbor the cheapest tickets, according to Ticket IQ.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe average ticket price is $5,9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-tickets-hit-as-high-as-30000-ahead-of-the-patriots-seahawks-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-tickets-hit-as-high-as-30000-ahead-of-the-patriots-seahawks-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl ads see Bradley Cooper, Matthew McConaughey going head-to-head while Lady Gaga sings her heart out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Bowl LX is almost here, and for plenty of viewers, the real main event isn&rsquo;t just the game, it&rsquo;s the commercials.This year&rsquo;s Super Bowl ads reflect a mix of returning franchises, first-time campaigns and celebrity-led concepts built to spark conversation well beyond kickoff.Here&rsquo;s a look at some of the biggest celebrity-led commercials already rolling out ahead of the big game, with Bradley Cooper, Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck among the stars.Uber Eats is bri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-ads-see-bradley-cooper-matthew-mcconaughey-going-head-to-head-while-lady-gaga-sings-her-heart-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-ads-see-bradley-cooper-matthew-mcconaughey-going-head-to-head-while-lady-gaga-sings-her-heart-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian forces lose key battlefield advantage after Starlink terminals abruptly shut down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine said it has worked with SpaceX to block Starlink internet terminals used by Russian forces, a move Kyiv described as a major setback for Moscow&rsquo;s battlefield operations.Ukraine&rsquo;s military uses tens of thousands of Starlink terminals for battlefield communications and drone operations, according to Reuters.&nbsp;Ukrainian officials said they recently discovered Starlink terminals attached to Russian long-range drones, prompting urgent appeals to Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX for as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/russian-forces-lose-key-battlefield-advantage-after-starlink-terminals-abruptly-shut-down/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/russian-forces-lose-key-battlefield-advantage-after-starlink-terminals-abruptly-shut-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI leaders argue software will adapt — not die — but valuations are stretched]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s historic $1 trillion rout in U.S. software giants like Microsoft and Salesforce has sent a chill across Silicon Valley and around the world.Speaking with fast-growing AI unicorn founders and top venture investors at Web Summit Qatar, many argued the software "Armageddon" narrative is overblown &ndash; even as they acknowledge AI valuations look stretched.The founder of the $7 billion agentic AI unicorn Glean, Arvind Jain, said he doesn&rsquo;t think AI will make software-as-a-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-leaders-argue-software-will-adapt-not-die-but-valuations-are-stretched/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ai-leaders-argue-software-will-adapt-not-die-but-valuations-are-stretched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl commercials break with traditional male audience to target Gen Z and women viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Bowl commercials reportedly aim to target a less traditional audience ahead of the NFL title game on Sunday.Though the league's championship game has often been associated with older men, major companies are using the game to reach out to both Gen Z and female viewers with their latest advertisements."[I]f we had made something that didn&rsquo;t speak to Gen Z or didn&rsquo;t appeal to women, I think we would have been missing the mark," Laura Jones, chief marketing officer of Instacart, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-commercials-break-with-traditional-male-audience-to-target-gen-z-and-women-viewers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/super-bowl-commercials-break-with-traditional-male-audience-to-target-gen-z-and-women-viewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing shortages push 3D-printed homes from experiment to reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States' growing housing shortage, rising construction costs and a limited supply of skilled labor are pushing builders to look beyond traditional methods. Three-dimensional printing is quickly moving from concept to real-world use.Once confined to small pilot projects, 3D-printed homes are now being built and sold in active U.S. neighborhoods. The technology replaces much of the framing process by using large-scale printers that extrude layers of concrete, allowing walls to take shape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/housing-shortages-push-3d-printed-homes-from-experiment-to-reality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/housing-shortages-push-3d-printed-homes-from-experiment-to-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He Gets Us' debuts new Super Bowl ad with hope for viewers to &lsquo;take a step towards Jesus&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group behind a previous viral and controversial Super Bowl ad returns to the big game with a new spot and familiar mission: to "invite all people one step closer to the authentic Jesus from wherever they are."Come Near, the organization responsible for the "He Gets Us" campaign, will air a new advertisement during Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.&nbsp;The video, titled "Is there more to life than more?" and directed by filmmaker Salomon Ligthelm, "invites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/he-gets-us-debuts-new-super-bowl-ad-with-hope-for-viewers-to-lsquotake-a-step-towards-jesusrsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/he-gets-us-debuts-new-super-bowl-ad-with-hope-for-viewers-to-lsquotake-a-step-towards-jesusrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, India reach interim trade deal lowering tariffs on both countries' goods and agricultural products]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. and India have reached an interim trade deal that would lower tariffs on both countries, a joint statement Friday revealed."The Interim Agreement between the United States and India will represent a historic milestone in our countries&rsquo; partnership, demonstrating a common commitment to reciprocal and balanced trade based on mutual interests and concrete outcomes," the statement said.U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer lauded President Donald Trump&rsquo;s "dealmaking" for the agre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-india-reach-interim-trade-deal-lowering-tariffs-on-both-countries-goods-and-agricultural-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-india-reach-interim-trade-deal-lowering-tariffs-on-both-countries-goods-and-agricultural-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranchers dispute price claims after Trump expands Argentine beef imports in executive order]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order temporarily expanding the amount of beef the U.S. can import from Argentina, a move the White House says is aimed at lowering prices but that the nation&rsquo;s largest cattle industry group disputes.The proclamation increases the in-quota tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimmings by 80,000 metric tons for calendar year 2026. The additional imports will be allocated entirely to Argentina and released in four quarterly tranches beginning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ranchers-dispute-price-claims-after-trump-expands-argentine-beef-imports-in-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/ranchers-dispute-price-claims-after-trump-expands-argentine-beef-imports-in-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent surge in&nbsp;gold and silver prices to record highs will make the medals awarded at the 2026 Winter Olympics the most expensive in history.The Milan Cortina&nbsp;2026 Winter Olympics officially begin on Friday and the value of the gold and silver medals that will be awarded to the winners and runners-up, respectively, have risen with the price of the precious metals.The spot price of gold has risen over 70% in the last year, trading around $4,950 per ounce on Friday. In that timefram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-medals-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-are-worth-more-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/why-medals-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-are-worth-more-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: The Dow 50,000 Prosperity Rocket Ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[To quote President Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social post, "Congratulations America" on Dow 50,000.And the widely known index didn&rsquo;t just crawl above 50,000, it rocketed by 1,100 plus.And all those techie moaners and groaners have had their day in court, but they lost because they were up almost 2 percent and the broad based S&amp;P is up almost 2 percent.There&rsquo;s always a frothy selling period, kind of a cleansing. And it&rsquo;s healthy. Yet as I&rsquo;ve believed for so many decades, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-the-dow-50000-prosperity-rocket-ship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-the-dow-50000-prosperity-rocket-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Trump's 10% credit card interest cap an 'economic disaster'? | About That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 10 per cent interest rate cap on credit cards may cause more harm than good, and why the major banks are pushing back.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Getty Images and Adobe Stock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-trumps-10-credit-card-interest-cap-an-economic-disaster-about-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/is-trumps-10-credit-card-interest-cap-an-economic-disaster-about-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulators expand probe into nearly 1.3M Ford F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators are expanding an investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after reports of safety issues related to the vehicles' transmissions.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received reports from drivers that the trucks faced an unexpected transmission downshift that came without warning or driver input. The auto regulator said drivers reported that the issue was often accompanied by a temporary rear-wheel lockup or skidding that increases the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/regulators-expand-probe-into-nearly-13m-ford-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-transmission-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/regulators-expand-probe-into-nearly-13m-ford-f-150-pickup-trucks-over-transmission-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dow closes above 50,000 for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time on Friday as stocks rallied in response to a rout in tech shares earlier in the week.The closely watched index rose above 50,000 for the first time after 2 p.m. during Friday's trading session, advancing 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%, to close at 50,115.67.The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also closed in the green, up 1.97% and 2.18%, respectively.President Donald Trump celebrated the news in a Truth Social post on Fri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dow-closes-above-50000-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/dow-closes-above-50000-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis takes massive $26B hit after moving away from EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis on Friday announced it will take a $26.5 billion charge as the automaker cuts back on&nbsp;electric vehicle (EV) production, joining other manufacturers in taking a financial hit after misjudging consumer demand for EVs.Stellantis &ndash; the parent company of brands including Chrysler, Jeep,&nbsp;Dodge and Ram &ndash; became the latest automaker to take a charge. The $26.5 billion charge is larger than those taken by Ford and General Motors in the wake of the end of federal EV subsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-takes-massive-26b-hit-after-moving-away-from-evs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-takes-massive-26b-hit-after-moving-away-from-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC chairman warns of China-linked ramp-and-dump activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced enforcement actions against stocks it suspects are involved in "pump-and-dump" or "ramp-and-dump" schemes tied to foreign-based companies, including entities with operations in China. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said the agency is intensifying its crackdown on these manipulative practices to protect U.S. investors.In September 2025, the SEC announced the formation of a Cross-Border Task Force within its Division of Enforcement to investigate pote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sec-chairman-warns-of-china-linked-ramp-and-dump-activity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/sec-chairman-warns-of-china-linked-ramp-and-dump-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticks down, economy loses 25,000 jobs in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5 per cent in January, and the economy lost 25,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-down-economy-loses-25000-jobs-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-down-economy-loses-25000-jobs-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 25,000 jobs in January, but unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5 per cent in January, and the economy lost 25,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-lost-25000-jobs-in-january-but-unemployment-rate-ticked-down-to-65/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/canadas-economy-lost-25000-jobs-in-january-but-unemployment-rate-ticked-down-to-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis sells its stake of Ontario battery factory to South Korea's LG Energy Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[NextStar was a joint venture between the two companies that came about in 2022 to build Canada&rsquo;s first large-scale batter manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-sells-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-sells-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis selling its stake of Ontario battery factory to South Korea's LG Energy Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[NextStar was a joint venture between the two companies that came about in 2022 to build Canada&rsquo;s first large-scale batter manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-selling-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/stellantis-selling-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California's 'billionaire tax' will be 'disastrous' and cause wealthy to flee, economist predicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed tax targeting California's wealthiest residents is drawing strong support from likely voters, but critics warn it would discourage investment and trigger an exodus of high-income earners and businesses from the state."I think it's a really economically disastrous idea," Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, told Fox News Digital. "It is both diagnosing the problem incorrectly and also won't fix the problem that is being diagnosed."The "2026 California Bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californias-billionaire-tax-will-be-disastrous-and-cause-wealthy-to-flee-economist-predicts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/californias-billionaire-tax-will-be-disastrous-and-cause-wealthy-to-flee-economist-predicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Argentina strike sweeping trade deal cutting tariffs, opening markets to US exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade and investment agreement that will give U.S. exports preferential market access, reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods and deepen cooperation on economic and national security issues, according to the U.S. Trade Representative&rsquo;s (USTR) office and President Javier Milei.The agreement, signed Thursday, is designed to cut or eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, facilitate trade in goods and services, modernize customs proce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-argentina-strike-sweeping-trade-deal-cutting-tariffs-opening-markets-to-us-exports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/us-argentina-strike-sweeping-trade-deal-cutting-tariffs-opening-markets-to-us-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President launches TrumpRx.gov website offering Americans discounted prescription drug prices: ‘Historic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new government-backed website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription drugs.Speaking at the website launch Thursday evening at the White House, Trump argued that Americans have long paid far more for prescription drugs than consumers in other countries and called the price differences unprecedented."Americans have long been paying the highest drug prices anywhere in the world, while other countries often paid pennies on the dolla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/president-launches-trumprxgov-website-offering-americans-discounted-prescription-drug-prices-historic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/president-launches-trumprxgov-website-offering-americans-discounted-prescription-drug-prices-historic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanatics Sportsbook sees major spike in downloads from Kendall Jenner's viral Super Bowl ad campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal for any Super Bowl ad this week is for consumers to take action after seeing their campaign instead of just watching.For Fanatics Sportsbook, that has been the case even before kickoff after a viral Kendall Jenner ad that invoked the "Kardashian Kurse," the long-running internet joke that any basketball player who gets close to the world-famous sisters becomes subject to.Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming CEO Matt King said the ad has "exceeded our expectations," and the digital sports giant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-sportsbook-sees-major-spike-in-downloads-from-kendall-jenners-viral-super-bowl-ad-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fanatics-sportsbook-sees-major-spike-in-downloads-from-kendall-jenners-viral-super-bowl-ad-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans bemoan 'childhood memories' as beloved juice brand ends 80-year run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minute Maid, owned by The Coca-Cola Company, is preparing to discontinue its frozen juice concentrate products, a move that has sparked a wave of nostalgia among longtime fans online.The change is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2026 as the company responds to shifting consumer demand. Remaining cans will stay on shelves until supplies are exhausted, a Coca-Cola spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday."We are discontinuing our frozen&#8239;products and exiting the froz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fans-bemoan-childhood-memories-as-beloved-juice-brand-ends-80-year-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/fans-bemoan-childhood-memories-as-beloved-juice-brand-ends-80-year-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.In January, 46 of the country&rsquo;s biggest metro areas had more homes on the market than they did a year earlier. Seattle saw the biggest increase, with inventory jumping 32.4%.Charlotte, North Carolina, followed at 28.6%, while Washington, D.C., ranked third with a 26.8% rise, according to Realtor.com']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuyers-gain-upper-hand-in-3-major-cities-as-inventories-grow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuyers-gain-upper-hand-in-3-major-cities-as-inventories-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates tick higher but remain near 6%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates ticked higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11% from last week's reading of 6.10%.&nbsp;The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.89% a year ago.HOME DELISTINGS SURGE AS SELLERS STRUGGLE TO GET THEIR PRICE"For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years," sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-but-remain-near-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/mortgage-rates-tick-higher-but-remain-near-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated rivalry cools after Montreal company gets shout-out for viral jacket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montreal-based streetwear company, after sounding the alarm, is now being credited for producing the original white fleece that was modified to create a viral jacket worn in the hit series Heated Rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heated-rivalry-cools-after-montreal-company-gets-shout-out-for-viral-jacket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/heated-rivalry-cools-after-montreal-company-gets-shout-out-for-viral-jacket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moltbook claims to be a social network for AI bots. But humans are behind its rapid growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's branded as the world's first social network for AI bots. But just a week after its launch, the tech world is in fierce debate over Moltbook &mdash; and the extent to which human beings are responsible for the viral website's rapid growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/moltbook-claims-to-be-a-social-network-for-ai-bots-but-humans-are-behind-its-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/moltbook-claims-to-be-a-social-network-for-ai-bots-but-humans-are-behind-its-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration axes $1.5B in blue-state grants over reported waste and mismanagement concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration&rsquo;s budget office told FOX Business Wednesday that it is canceling $1.5 billion in blue-state grants, citing concerns about how funds are being managed in California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota.The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said it will target projects at the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cutting $943 million and $602 million, respectively.An OMB spokesperson told the New York Post that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-axes-15b-in-blue-state-grants-over-reported-waste-and-mismanagement-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trump-administration-axes-15b-in-blue-state-grants-over-reported-waste-and-mismanagement-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Computers &amp; Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-1300-customers-affected-by-canada-computers-data-breach-company-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nearly-1300-customers-affected-by-canada-computers-data-breach-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles over brake light failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules over a brake light failure that could raise the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall affects 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tow-trailer modules, the NHTSA said in a pair of notices Monday.The affected vehicles contain the faulty modules, which the agency said were improperly designed.TOYOTA RECALLS 161K TUNDRA TRUCKS OVER REARVIEW CAMER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-more-than-450000-vehicles-over-brake-light-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/chrysler-recalls-more-than-450000-vehicles-over-brake-light-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy.Big Rock Sports, LLC, a key supplier serving tens of thousands of retailers across the U.S. and abroad, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, according to court documents obtained by FOX Business.The North Carolina&ndash;based company reported more than $100.9 million in liabilities, compared with estimated assets of between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-firearms-distributor-serving-thousands-of-retailers-across-multiple-countries-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/major-firearms-distributor-serving-thousands-of-retailers-across-multiple-countries-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest to debut new Super Bowl ad, showcasing its 'self-aware' humor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines will debut a new ad during the Super Bowl poking fun at its former open seating policy.The ad, "Boarding Royale," will air on Peacock and broadcast and local cable channels in six markets, including San Diego, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Dallas and Honolulu, during the big game Sunday, according to a Southwest news release.The ad, which appears set in a forest, features numerous guests running to get to their seats after a voice says, "Southwest boarding begins now."&nbsp;&nbsp;']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-to-debut-new-super-bowl-ad-showcasing-its-self-aware-humor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/southwest-to-debut-new-super-bowl-ad-showcasing-its-self-aware-humor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARRY KUDLOW: For the midterms, it’s still early in the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lots of smart people think President Trump and the Republicans have a very steep uphill climb if they expect to win the midterms, especially the House. Newt Gingrich thinks if the election were today the GOP would lose. I&rsquo;ve been exhorting GOP leaders to tout the red-hot economy with numbers and repetition, as often as possible, at every campaign stop.More positive numbers came out today for the Institute for Supply Managers, where the combined purchasing managers&rsquo; indexes for manufa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-for-the-midterms-its-still-early-in-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/larry-kudlow-for-the-midterms-its-still-early-in-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Banking chair says Powell didn’t commit crime in testimony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said Wednesday that he doesn't think Federal Reserve Chair&nbsp;Jerome Powell committed a crime during his testimony last summer about the central bank's costly renovation project.Scott, R-S.C., said in an appearance on FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria" that while he has other issues with how Powell has led the central bank and its monetary policy moves, he doesn't believe that the Fed chair committed a crime in his testimony."As it relates to the DOJ i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/senate-banking-chair-says-powell-didnt-commit-crime-in-testimony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/senate-banking-chair-says-powell-didnt-commit-crime-in-testimony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuilders reportedly developing 'Trump homes' program to improve affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuilders are reportedly developing a plan to address prospective buyers' concerns about affordability with what they're calling "Trump homes" that would cater to first-time homebuyers.Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that homebuilders, including Lennar Corp., are developing a proposal that would have builders sell homes as part of a program backed by private investors who would help finance the program.The outlet reported that one version of the proposal would see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuilders-reportedly-developing-trump-homes-program-to-improve-affordability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/homebuilders-reportedly-developing-trump-homes-program-to-improve-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel responds to reports about employee dining requirements during work travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel responded to reports that it requires employees to eat exclusively at its restaurants while traveling for work, noting that the guidance is not new.The Southern-themed restaurant chain told FOX Business that its dining policy was first introduced in June 2024 and emphasized that employees traveling for business are encouraged &mdash; but not required &mdash; to eat at Cracker Barrel locations."The policy for employees to dine at Cracker Barrel while traveling for business, wheneve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-responds-to-reports-about-employee-dining-requirements-during-work-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/cracker-barrel-responds-to-reports-about-employee-dining-requirements-during-work-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta flight abruptly makes midair U-turn after smoke reported from engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities told FOX Business Wednesday that a Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back Tuesday after an engine issue was detected shortly after takeoff in Texas.Fire department officials confirmed that crews reported smoke coming from one of the aircraft&rsquo;s engines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delta Air Lines said flight 1676 took off from San Antonio International Airport in the morning and was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia.After crews reported the engine issu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-abruptly-makes-midair-u-turn-after-smoke-reported-from-engine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/delta-flight-abruptly-makes-midair-u-turn-after-smoke-reported-from-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Mountain proceeding with first of three expansions of oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trans Mountain is moving ahead with its first project to pump more oil through its pipeline system between Alberta and British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-proceeding-with-first-of-three-expansions-of-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/trans-mountain-proceeding-with-first-of-three-expansions-of-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal agency that enforces U.S. workplace discrimination laws said Wednesday it is investigating Nike over allegations that its diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants, according to a court filing.Reuters reported that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said Nike has refused to comply with a subpoena seeking information, including data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the global athletic apparel and footwear company based]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nikes-diversity-initiatives-under-eeoc-scrutiny-for-alleged-discrimination-against-white-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/nikes-diversity-initiatives-under-eeoc-scrutiny-for-alleged-discrimination-against-white-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restored Social Security benefits could get tax break under new bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly introduced bill would prevent some public sector retirees from being hit with a tax bill after they were made eligible for&nbsp;Social Security benefits last year.The bipartisan bill, known as the No Tax on Restored Benefits Act, was introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, and would create a gross income tax exclusion for the retroactive, lump sum payments of Social Security benefits paid to certain public sector retirees on pensions who previously had their benefits reduced or elimina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restored-social-security-benefits-could-get-tax-break-under-new-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/restored-social-security-benefits-could-get-tax-break-under-new-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moderna CEO hails breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine that halves melanoma recurrence risk with Keytruda]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breakthrough personalized mRNA cancer vaccine that trains the immune system to target patients' unique tumor mutations is showing promising results.&nbsp;Five-year trial data show the risk of recurrence or death in melanoma patients was cut by about half when combined with Merck&rsquo;s Keytruda, Moderna CEO St&eacute;phane Bancel told FOX Business Wednesday."The results are really exciting," Bancel told FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria.""We saw a recurrence-free survival, meaning people [ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/moderna-ceo-hails-breakthrough-mrna-cancer-vaccine-that-halves-melanoma-recurrence-risk-with-keytruda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/moderna-ceo-hails-breakthrough-mrna-cancer-vaccine-that-halves-melanoma-recurrence-risk-with-keytruda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s Ring is rolling out an AI-powered feature designed to help locate missing dogs by scanning footage from neighborhood security cameras &ndash; and it&rsquo;s now available nationwide, even to people who don&rsquo;t own the company's devices.The expansion opens one of Ring&rsquo;s core features to non-customers for the first time, effectively broadening the company&rsquo;s ecosystem beyond hardware owners and positioning it as a wider neighborhood platform rather than just a doorbel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-ring-expands-ai-powered-network-to-help-locate-lost-dogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/amazons-ring-expands-ai-powered-network-to-help-locate-lost-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-expected-to-scrap-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-expected-to-scrap-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-expected-to-announce-its-scrapping-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/business/government-expected-to-announce-its-scrapping-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</guid></item></channel></rss>