Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves

A messy bed with comforter and pillows.On Friday, 12 March 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) LThe Federal Trade Commission filed lawsuits against Walmart and Kohl's, claiming false advertising on a wide range of "bamboo" products.Walmart and Kohl's have sold a swath of items advertised as bamboo-based, ranging from clothing to bedding to bath towels.

For first-time homebuyers, breaking into Edmonton housing market is proving to be difficult. The federal government is now offering more help, but is it enough? Sarah Reid takes a look.

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas - A 26-year-old woman has been charged with murder in Texas after authorities said she caused "the death of an individual by self-induced abortion," in a state that has the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S.It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or whether she helped someone else get an abortion.Herrera was arrested Thursday and remained jailed Saturday on a $500,000 bond in the Starr County jail in Rio Grande City, on the U.S.-Mexico border, sheriff's Maj. Carlos Delgado said in a statement.RELATED: Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge"Herrera was arrested and served with an indictment on the charge of Murder after Herrera did then and there intentionally and knowingly cause the death of an individual by self-induced abortion," Delgado said in the statement.Delgado did not say under which law Herrera has been charged.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A young pilot is recovering after his plane crashed onto Cobb Parkway Thursday morning.The crazy landing was caught on dash camera video and sent to FOX 5 by a viewer.Natasha Williams spoke to FOX 5 and said she was driving home when she saw the plane go down."It was crazy," said Williams.The video shows the plane, a single-engine Grumman American AA-1, clipping a powerline which caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft. The plane then can be seen crashing into the median nose down on Cobb Parkway."I was like he's coming in real low," said Williams, "I've lived here my entire life.

Still of dad with carriage full of quintuplets. (Credit: CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES/FOX News) OAKLAND, Ca. - A father of seven recently ran a record-breaking half marathon — all while pushing his quintuplets in a stroller.Last month, Chad Kempel crossed the finish line at the Oakland Running Festivals’ half marathon in California in two hours and 19 minutes. And now, it’s official: the father has won a Guinness World Record for his achievement.The 40-year-old father was among the thousands of runners who took part in the event, which returned to in-person races for the first time since 2019.But what is more impressive is that Kempel broke the record while pushing his five 4-year-olds during the race — or an additional 240 pounds. According to FOX News, the runner said he carried a sign reading "Anything is Possible" to remind himself he could achieve his goal and make it past the finish line. RELATED: Record-breaking dad runs Oakland's half-marathon pushing quintuplets in stroller"While I'm out there, I'm thinking about what the kids went through when Amy was pregnant with them, and then and what Amy went through.

A study today in Pediatrics suggests a test-to-stay (TTS) strategy, as opposed to quarantine, was a safe and effective tool for Massachusetts public schools for the 2021-22 school year, as it was associated with both limited COVID-19 transmission and increased in-person learning days for students.The TTS program required all students exposed to a COVID-1

Artists across Perth and Kinross are being urged to apply for the unique opportunity to create a memorial to those who lost their lives to coronavirus.

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, left, and Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister, hold copies of the federal budget in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Freeland is imposing a one-time windf Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced Thursday it will ban foreign investors from buying homes in Canada for two years in a bid to cool off a hot housing market.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland took a number of measures to tamp down speculation and demand amid record home prices in announcing the federal budget for the year.The government announced a two-year ban on foreign home buying as well as higher taxes for people who sell their home within a year, though both measures include multiple exceptions including for permanent residents and foreign students.RELATED: California home prices have more than tripled in these citiesThe budget also includes billions for new housing and measures to help Canadians trying to get into the market, including a new savings account and changes to the first-time home buyers tax credit.The government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.The federal Liberal government is also promising $500 million Canadian (US$397 million) in additional military aid to Ukraine as well as more humanitarian and financial support to Kyiv in response to Russia’s invasion.RELATED: First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy marketCanada responded to months of pressure from the NATO military alliance and others by promising more than $8 billion Canadian (US7.2 billion) in new military spending over the next five years.

The Live Register stood at 178,996 in March, an increase of 15,748 people, or close to 10% compared to February, the latest Central Statistics Office figures show.

Gogglebox star Julie Malone has issued a health update and begged fans for their advice as they rush to support her. The sofa favourite announced she was "full of a cold" as she took her grandson for a walk in the park this week. Julie said: "Hello good morning.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies will start their hunt for October baseball on Friday as they look to snap a postseason drought. The Phillies will take on the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park at 3:05 p.m. as they look to build on last season, their first winning season since 2011 that saw Bryce Harper named NL MVP. Over the offseason, the team spent $179 million on Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, surrounding reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper with two more powerful bats.  The lineup is long and strong with All-Star catcher J.T.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board announced that NO power cuts will be imposed on the 13th and 14th of April 2022, the two days of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.General Manager of the CEB Dr.

As Canadians struggle with ballooning living costs, the federal government’s 2022 budget has new measures hitting close to home.

Despite $31 billion more in new spending, the 2022 budget has more modest spending plans than what analysts anticipated.

housing over the next five years in its 2022 federal budget, looking to make homes more affordable by expanding supply and helping young Canadians save for their first home. Budget 2022: 4 things that will affect your pocketbook Ottawa’s spending document also includes plans to double the pace of homebuilding in Canada in the decade ahead, support those already struggling with housing and limit profiteering in the sector.Here’s what the government is proposing to try to make housing more affordable.The 2022 budget includes plans to create a new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (TFFHSA) to help Canadians struggling to get into the housing market save for the cost of a down payment.Real estate hopefuls would be able to save $8,000 per year to a maximum of $40,000 per person towards the purchase of a first home.

Ontario’s opposition parties are calling for the province to reimpose mandatory masking rules in public spaces. As Kayla McLean reports, the calls come as the province grapples with a sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The federal government’s 280-page 2022 budget document outlined a couple of measures to help with the cost of living for Canadians.

The federal Liberals have more than $85 billion in new spending room from a booming economic rebound and plan to spend some of the windfall on a series of measures aimed at keeping the good growth going.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of three randomized clinical trials with 2,196 patients suggests that early use of the antidepressant fluvoxamine reduces the risk of all-cause hospitalization in symptomatic adult outpatients.Fluvoxamine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to tr

(Credit: Sanctuary Treehouse Resort) The largest treehouse resort in the world is set to open near one of the nation’s most visited national parks - and you’ll be able to visit and stay overnight. According to the resort, the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort will be situated on 40 acres in the Smoky Mountain area of East Tennessee and will be located on two golf courses in the Smoky Mountains — a short distance from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.When it's completed, the resort will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. Currently, the largest development of treehouses in the world has 17.Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

Tiger Woods plays his shot on the first hole during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington/Getty Images AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods has his first birdie of the 2022 Masters.After five consecutive pars to start his round, the five-time Masters champion stuck his tee shot at the 180-yard par-3 6th hole to tap in range of about 2 feet.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 22: A burrito is pictured at Cactus Grill at 44 Maverick Square in East Boston on May 22, 2019. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Thursday, April 7 is National Burrito Day, a time to savor the delicious Mexican dish, and several restaurant chains are participating by offering deals and freebies.Whether you prefer a breakfast burrito or something spicier and filling for lunch or dinner, there is bound to be something for everyone on a day like today.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A homeowner turned the tables against a suspected burglar in Ventura County.According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, a homeowner came home to at least two people trying to steal his stuff. The homeowner saw one person running from the house ("Suspect 1") but the second suspect ("Suspect 2"), however, was not able to complete his illegal mission.Deputies described the incident between Suspect 2 and the homeowner as a "physical confrontation." However, judging by the mugshot of the suspect – later identified as Alexis Provoste – it appears the homeowner was able to hand Provoste a major beat down before deputies arrived at the house to arrest him.A suspected burglar suffered a beat down by a homeowner after the suspect was allegedly caught walking downstairs inside a Ventra County home.

Ottawa will unveil Canada’s 2022 budget on Thursday, and new spending measures are expected. David Akin look at the demands, and how the Liberals’ deal with the NDP factors in.

Mattea Roach, a 23-year-old Nova Scotian now living in Toronto, won $38,000 on Wednesday night’s episode — bringing her two-day total to $70,801.She correctly answered 35 out of the 60 clues during the episode — a feat host Mayim Bialik called “very impressive.”Going into the Final Jeopardy! round, Roach could not be caught: she had $28,800 while her two competitors had $2,200 each.She was the only contestant who answered the final clue correctly. ‘Beyond excited’ - Woman from Nova Scotia wins on Jeopardy! Roach told Global News on Wednesday being selected to compete on the show has been “surreal.”Since news of her appearance was made public, Roach said people near and far have reached out to wish her luck.“I want to reiterate again how much the support from people all over Canada means to me,” she said.“It’s been a while since there’s been a Canadian winner on Jeopardy! — I think a couple of years.

Ottawa has approved Equinor’s Bay du Nord oil project off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, an undertaking that could produce 200,000 barrels of oil a day.

As the U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, Western allies are being criticized for putting business needs ahead of human lives.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A tool to help schools fight some of their biggest mental health hurdles is working and it’s getting kids the help they need every day. "This is a big deal. It’s a life-saving tool and it’s helping kids out of some tough situations," Radnor Township Police Superintendent Chris Flanagan gives huge props to the Safe2Say app, the anonymous tip line established in 2019 for parents and students to report school threats and violence.But, the Attorney General’s office says 72.9 percent of the 80,000 calls are, actually, about mental health, bullying, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, anxiety and anger."I think this is a huge red flag that everybody has to pay attention to.

FILE-The Amazon Lab126, a research and development company owned by Amazon.com, in Sunnyvale, California. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images WASHINGTON - The job market has been a rollercoaster during the pandemic, from employees leaving the workforce to the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces. While most companies have faced this type of adversity, some have found ways to stay afloat and thrive, and Linkedin is highlighting these organizations.Linkedin unveiled its 2022 top companies list that ranks the 50 best workplaces for professionals to grow their careers.

The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will today host a media briefing to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak.

WEST OAK LANE - The latest and greatest technology can be challenging to learn, especially as people age. But, some local students have been working to make it easier through a pilot program."She told me them things that be on tv. Them little brackets.

A study in Israel during the Omicron variant surge finds that rates of COVID-19 infection and severe illness were lower after a fourth dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine than after three doses, and while protection against infection waned quickly after 4 weeks, protection against severe disease was still strong at 6 weeks.The study, published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicin

CINCINNATI - An Ohio man has given up food for lent to sustain a liquid diet consisting only of beer. According to local news outlet WCPO, this is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet, but he said it’s not about getting drunk. "You can, you know, use a beer in a very healthy way and not vilify it as this, you know, evil alcohol," Hall said. He also keeps hydrated and healthy with water and by taking a vitamin. This year, Lent ends next week on April 14, and according to WCPO, the Cincinnati resident has already lost 25 pounds with the "diet." Del Hall enjoys beer at Cincy Winter BeerFest (Credit: FOX News/WCPO) Hall’s beer-only diet is also raising money for the Ken Anderson Alliance, an organization that helps adults with physical disabilities.

FILE-Elon Musk attends TIME Person of the Year on December 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIME) WASHINGTON - A list featuring the top earners in the world has been released by Forbes. Forbes comprised a list of more than 2,000 billionaires worldwide and found over 1,000 billionaires who added to their massive fortunes this year compared to 2021.

COVID-19 deaths in the province.In the recordings published Wednesday by La Presse, a panicked Samantha Chowieri and her husband call twice to the non-urgent health line, telling a nurse they are seeking a mass testing of residents.They say they are not getting any response from regional health officials and make clear there is no staff left to feed, hydrate and care for residents. Email reveals Quebec ministers knew earlier about Herron care home tragedy On Tuesday, Radio-Canada reported on an email tabled into evidence at the inquiry revealing that cabinet ministers knew about the dire situation at the Herron care home at least 10 days earlier than they had previously acknowledged.The March 29, 2020, email is labelled “URGENT” and warns the chief of staff to Seniors Minister Marguerite Blais that there were “almost no more staff” to care for Herron’s 154 residents.The email was reportedly forwarded to Blais that same night, while the health minister at the time, Danielle McCann, received a briefing on the situation the following day.

There have been fresh calls for the Government to ease Covid isolation rules to allow staff to return to work sooner.

Gogglebox star Simon Minty has bravely opened up about his battle with mental health with his followers. The Channel 4 TV personality, who stars on the show with his sister Jane, updated followers as he revealed he sees a counsellor. Simon and his sister Jane, from London, joined the show in October 2021.

The 2021 (L-Zane) and 2020 (R-Magnolia) Gerber Spokesbaby winners are pictured. (Credit: Gerber) Could your child be the next Gerber baby? The company has officially launched its 2022 photo search. Gerber announced this week that it has opened the call for entries into its 2022 photo search to find its next adorable baby to represent the brand.

MIAMI - Thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are gathering in Miami as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop the blockchain technology despite its underdog status.Dozens of companies are using the Bitcoin 2022 conference running Wednesday through Friday as a venue to network, pitch ideas and share announcements to the industry and beyond.New York City and Silicon Valley continued to lead in funding raised by blockchain startups in 2021, with $6.5 billion and $3.9 billion. But Miami is now tied with Los Angeles, where firms pulled in more than $760 million in funding, according to market research firm CB Insights.Cryptocurrency exchange FTX bought the naming rights for the NBA arena in downtown Miami last year, replacing American Airlines.

HOLLYOAKS star Lysette Anthony has opened up about how she kept her Parkinson’s a secret from show bosses. The 58-year-old, who was killed off the soap last year, was diagnosed at the same time she landed the role in 2016.

Tiger Woods announced that he is playing in the Masters! Read the various ways to bet on Woods from FOX Bet. The Big Cat is back! Tiger Woods announced this morning that he intends to play in The Masters, so golf fans and bettors can officially get excited about watching him compete for his sixth green jacket.And from a gambling perspective, FOX Bet is offering a myriad of ways to bet on Woods this week, so let's take a look at the odds (with all odds via FOX Bet).Tiger enters the tournament as a longshot to win outright, currently sitting at +7500 at FOX Bet.The upcoming weekend marks Woods' first PGA Tour event since suffering significant injuries in a February 2021 car accident.Twenty-five years ago, Tiger became the youngest player to capture The Masters at 21 years, 3 months and 14-days-old.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday some businesses in the province will want to keep mask or vaccine requirements in place despite the lifting of the official order.

Two new studies detail long COVID symptoms, with one from France showing that 85% of patients who had symptoms 2 months after illness onset still had them at 1 year and some symptoms worsened, and one from China revealing that 12% of patients reported rheumatic symptoms at 1-year follow-up.In the first study, researchers in Paris analyzed data from 96

Thousands of businesses across Greater Manchester can claim business rate relief from the council, but the deadline is fast approaching. The funding, offering financial help with business rates for companies across Greater Manchester is part of the £1.5 billion government package to support businesses affected by Covid.

WASHINGTON - The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort his successor — bent on overturning "Obamacare" — to the Capitol to be inaugurated.Obama returns to the White House on Tuesday for a moment he can savor.

here.There are several over-the-counter medications that can help manage seasonal allergies. Talk to your doctor to determine which one is right for you.FILE - The Egg performing arts building, center, stands at The Governor Nelson A.

Miley Cyrus is back in Los Angeles, currently recovering from COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus, following her recent tour in South America and facing a number of difficult situations, including an emergency landing and health issues.The 29-year-old rock star explained that she loved every second of her tour, which was also her first in seven years, performing in Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.“Traveling around the world, playin for 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day the chances of getting Covid are pretty high,” Miley admitted, adding that she has “Covid now but it was definitely worth it.”Miley was forced to cancel her performance at Janie’s Fund on Sunday, hosted by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. “Unfortunately because of this I’m missing out on Janie’s Fund which sucks because it’s a charity that’s super important to me & my friend Steven Tyler.

Images via CPSC Thousands of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sold nationwide are being recalled because they could fail to warn homeowners of hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, according to an independent federal agency. Universal Security Instruments Inc. recalled 8,000 units of its 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms, which "can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSCarbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that's hard to detect because it's odorless and colorless.