Author: Justin M. Larson

Zekelman Industries Chairman and CEO Barry Zekelman assesses President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on Canadian imports on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ AriZona recently spilled the tea and it’s not sweet. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the company’s founder and chairman, Don Vultaggio, revealed its iconic 99-cent price point could be in jeopardy. During the interview, Vultaggio blamed the potential price change on President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on imported aluminum.For three decades, AriZona has pulled off the impossible and Vultaggio warned that if the tariff on imported aluminum goes into effect, it could force AriZona to…

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Mexico has sent 26 inmates suspected of playing high-profile roles in some of the country’s most powerful drug cartels to the US, the second transfer of its kind this year.US officials said the individuals extradited included “key operatives” of major drugs gangs, and have been charged with violent offences or links to organised crime in American courts.Mexico said the individuals – who have not been publicly identified – represented “a permanent risk to public security”. The latest prisoner transfer came as the White House continued to put pressure on its southern neighbour to crack down on drug trafficking across the…

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J.P. Morgan executive director Jack Manley weighs in on how the markets have been performing long-term, rate cuts and more on ‘Making Money.’ Several hand soaps, cleansers and antiseptics have been voluntarily recalled over a bacteria contamination that could lead to “life-threatening sepsis.” DermaRite Industries recalled its DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap with vitamin E in 1,000-milliliter and 800-milliliter sizes, KleenFoam antibacterial foam soap with aloe vera in 1,000-milliliter sizes, DermaSarra external analgesic in 7.5-ounce sizes and PeriGiene antiseptic cleanser in 7.5-ounce sizes.The products were distributed across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Products impacted by the recall have expiration dates from…

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“We stand at a pivotal moment, one that marks a profound shift from viewing these nations as isolated and constrained by geography to recognizing them as dynamic land-linked economies at the heart of Africa’s socio-economic resurgence,” said Samuel Doe, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ethiopia.A new UNDP position paper – Africa’s Land-Linked Economies: Pathways to Prosperity and Development – explores the new narrative for African LLDCs, “rewriting the story from one of geographic limitation to strategic advantage”.Mr. Doe, speaking on behalf of UNDP in Africa, presented the paper at a news conference on the margins…

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Laura Gozzi & Paulin KolaBBC NewsEPARussia has kept attacking Ukrainian cities and making slow progress on the ground in eastern UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is joining European leaders in talks aimed at increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to side with Ukraine during Friday’s summit with his Russian counterpart in Alaska.In an online call with Trump, the leaders are expected to reiterate that no decisions should be taken without Ukraine, including changing its borders by force.Trump has said any peace deal would involve “some swapping of territories” and it is believed one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands is…

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Monday’s attack left 40 civilians dead and 19 injured within Abu Shouk, according to humanitarian partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the renewed violence forced at least 500 residents of the camp to flee to other parts of North Darfur.Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Sheldon Yett, condemned “all deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians” in the strongest terms.“All parties to the conflict have a clear obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed at Tuesday’s daily press briefing in New York.“Displacement camps and other places of refuge for civilians…

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Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself against infections, toxins, and injuries, which can be helpful in the short term. However, when it becomes chronic (long-term), it can cause conditions like heart disease and irritable bowel disease (IBD). Certain herbs, such as turmeric and rosemary, offer health benefits, including the ability to help manage or possibly reduce inflammation. Ginger (Z. officinale) may help reduce low-grade inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease. Low-grade inflammation happens slowly, over time, often without an obvious injury or infection. For people with diabetes, ginger has been shown to lower signs of inflammation in…

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This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The dispatchAfter several years in the Big Apple, I knew my return to London would be a culture shock.Instead of Times Square with its skyscrapers and blinding lights, I would roam around Piccadilly Circus and its Victorian buildings; Dunkin Donuts on every major intersection would be replaced by Greggs on street corners, and I’d be ordering a sausage roll instead of a bagel for lunch.But beyond the trivial switch-ups, I was in for a bigger shock than I thought — on the economic front.Firstly, the cost of living, from…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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The 46th fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy sets sail from a military port in Zhanjiang, south China’s Guangdong Province, Feb. 21, 2024. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesChina said Wednesday it warned and “drove away” a U.S. destroyer that had sailed near the coast of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea — one of the most valuable shipping lanes globally.The destroyer, USS Higgins, “illegally entered China’s territorial waters off Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government,” the country’s defense ministry said, according to a CNBC translation of the statement…

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Cortisol, the “stress hormone,” helps control stress responses and regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation. Though cortisol plays important roles in health, elevated levels can contribute to issues like anxiety, poor sleep, weight gain, and a weakened immune system. Fortunately, leading a healthy lifestyle, including following a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, can support the regulation of cortisol. Keep reading to find out the top foods experts recommend to help bring your cortisol levels back into balance. Certain foods can help your body reduce its levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Narong KHUEANKAEW / Getty Images Cocoa products, like…

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National Guard troops called on to active-duty by President Donald Trump arrived at the footsteps of the Washington Monument on Tuesday as part of his plan to address what he insists is “out of control” crime in the nation’s capital.Col. Dave Butler, an Army spokesperson, said the troops were called on to help local law enforcement with logistics support, transportation and administration duties, as well as being visible around the National Mall.”That’s part of our assignment – to go to the national monuments and be present,” he told ABC News.Military vehicles with the Washington, DC National Guard are parked near…

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​​​​​​​New “hearing glasses” are being created that use artificial intelligence to help people hear conversations more clearly in real-time.Scientists in Scotland are developing a prototype set of glasses that combine lip-reading technology, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to clean up conversations in people’s hearing aids. The smart glasses are fitted with a camera that records dialogue and uses visual cues to detect the main speaker.The wearer’s phone then sends the recording to a cloud server, where the speaker’s voice is isolated and background noise removed.The cleaned-up audio is then sent back to the listener’s hearing aid almost instantly, despite travelling…

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