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Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Kathy Barnette has called for banning Islam in America and said LGBTQ people ‘lead with their sexual preference’
Conservative commentator Kathy Barnette is surging in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary.But Barnette, who could snag the party’s nomination, has a history of Islamophobic and homophobic remarks.Until now, the primary had been a head-to-head between Trump-endorsed Dr.Oz and David McCormick.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, and trends — delivered right to…
Zara starts charging shoppers for online returns – BBC News
Zara starts charging shoppers for online returns By Noor Nanji Business reporter, BBC News Published 1 day ago comments Comments Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Customers will still be able to return items purchased online for free in Zara stores Fashion giant Zara has become the latest retailer to charge shoppers who return items…
Record diesel prices, tight supplies could be next blow to the US economy
New York (CNN Business) Diesel prices are soaring to record levels, and record low inventories of the fuel in parts of the United States are sparking fears of worse to come. Even if you’ve never bought a gallon of diesel in your life, as is the case for most US drivers, high diesel prices can…
Aurora Cannabis to close Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton
As part of its cost savings plans indicated in its third quarter results, Aurora Cannabis announced Thursday it would be closing its Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton. “We will continue to employ a talented team in Alberta, operate an Edmonton office and remain committed to our business in Canada as a whole,” Aurora Cannabis’ vice…
Inflation Slipped in April, but Upward Pressures Remain
U.S.inflation edged down to an 8.3% annual rate in April but remained close to the fastest pace in four decades as the economy continued to face upward price pressures.The Labor Department’s consumer-price index reading last month marked the first drop for inflation in eight months, down from an 8.5% annual rate in March.The decline came…
PPCRV finds no anomalies in presidential race count
Physical election returns received by PPCRV now at 21.73% Various social media posts noted that Marcos was leading by a consistent wide margin of 47 percent against Robredo as PPCRV counted the votes that came in during the first few hours after precincts closed at 7 p.m.on Monday. Singapore-based data consultant Wilson Chua agreed that…
Tech layoffs, hiring slowdown stand out in red-hot job market
U.S.employers added more jobs than expected in April amid a tight labor market, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.But the tech sector, which boomed during the pandemic, is showing signs of contraction.Facebook parent company Meta is pausing hiring and scaling down some recruitment plans, Insider reported last week based on an internal memo it…
Zara starts charging shoppers for online returns
Zara starts charging shoppers for online returns By Noor Nanji Business reporter, BBC News Published 9 hours ago comments Comments Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Customers will still be able to return items purchased online for free in Zara stores Fashion giant Zara has become the latest retailer to charge shoppers who return items…
Oil Companies Posted Huge Profits. Here’s Where The Cash Will Go (Hint: Not Climate)
A s consumers grapple with high fuel prices and politicians scramble to knock them down , oil companies are not making any sudden moves.That’s because, after years of low fuel prices, they are now enjoying a financial upswing, as demonstrated by lucrative first quarter earnings reports released in late April and early May. Oil prices…