New Zealand reverses ban of Candace Owens over antisemitic remarks

Candace Owens will be allowed to enter New Zealand after the government overturned a ban on her visa following a move by neighboring Australia to keep out the controversial commentator over remarks that have been criticized as antisemitic. Owens, the former Daily Wire podcaster who has a following of millions on social media, will be…

Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied

TORONTO — Canada’s most populous province may bar American-made alcohol in addition to restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York State and Minnesota if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products, a senior official said Thursday. The official in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government said it is contemplating restricting Ontario’s liquor control…

Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace

NEW YORK — The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration, but the season can be especially grueling for the millions of people who work in retail stores, staff airline counters and field complaints coming into call centers. Instead of compassion or good cheer, service sector workers often encounter rude behavior…

Safeway to shut down San Francisco supermarket due to rampant theft

The Safeway supermarket chain has announced that it will close down one of its key locations in San Francisco in February due to concerns that customers and employees were at risk from rampant theft and threats to their safety. The closure, which had been put off for 11 months, will affect the Safeway store on…

The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees

NEW YORK — The Biden administration has finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, as part of the White House’s campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. President Joe Biden had called the fees, which can be as high as $35, “exploitative,” while the banking industry…

FAA administrator Mike Whitaker will step down on Inauguration Day

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a Boeing jet in January, will step down next month to let President-elect Donald Trump name his choice to lead the agency The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher…

WBD announces restructuring into linear, streaming units

President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav arrives for the world premiere of “The Flash” at Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, California, on June 12, 2023. Michael Tran | Afp | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday announced a restructuring plan to segment its business into linear and streaming units in a move…

Federal Aviation Administration head Michael Whitaker to step down

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker listens to a question during a news conference on the FAA’s work to hold Boeing accountable for safety and production quality issues, at the Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters on May 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Whitaker,…

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

NEW YORK — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. The donation comes just weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the offering Thursday. The news was first reported by The Wall Street…

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