A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World‘s Contemporary Resort in Florida, after deputies say she threw multiple glasses of water at a restaurant manager, allegedly grabbed another manager by the shoulders and snatched a cast member’s name tag during a dispute over seating arrangements.

Leslie Helen Varley, 57, was arrested and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit reviewed by FOX Business.

The incident happened May 19, at Steakhouse 71 inside Disney‘s Contemporary Resort.

According to the affidavit, restaurant manager Jessica Lee Brunk told deputies she was helping a large party that became upset after learning the group could not all be seated together. Brunk said the conversation was cordial until staff informed the party that tables could not be moved.

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That’s when Varley allegedly grabbed Brunk by both shoulders and moved her about six steps, the affidavit states.

A second manager, identified in the report as John Kevin Ortiz, then stepped in to assist. Ortiz told deputies Varley became irate and threw three glasses containing water and ice at him. All three glasses struck the front of his body, according to the affidavit.

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Deputies said Varley then approached Ortiz and snatched his Disney name tag from the left side of his suit jacket before walking away from the restaurant.

Ortiz followed Varley to the front desk to retrieve the name tag. During the confrontation, Varley allegedly dropped and broke four glasses valued at about $20, according to investigators.

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Neither manager reported visible injuries and both declined medical treatment at the scene, the affidavit states. Both told deputies they were willing to prosecute.

When questioned by deputies, Varley admitted she became upset after a comment was allegedly made about her disabled daughter touching a cast member, according to the affidavit.

Varley told investigators she threw a glass of water at Ortiz before throwing two more. She also acknowledged taking his name tag, telling deputies she wanted to photograph it because she was upset and intended to report him.

According to the affidavit, Varley said Ortiz did not give her permission to remove the name tag, though she claimed she returned it shortly afterward.

Deputies issued Varley a trespass warning from the property and advised her she could be arrested if she returned.

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Based on statements from the victims and Varley’s own admissions, deputies arrested her on two counts of battery, one count of robbery by sudden snatching and one count of criminal mischief involving less than $200 in damage, the affidavit states.

A representative for Walt Disney Parks did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.

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Operator

Good day, and welcome to Petco’s First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Roxanne Meyer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasury. Please go ahead.

Roxanne Meyer
VP, Head of Investor Relations & Treasury

Good afternoon, and welcome to Petco’s First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Joining me on the call today are Joel Anderson, Petco’s Chief Executive Officer; and Sabrina Simmons, Petco’s Chief Financial Officer.

In addition to the earnings release, we’ve posted a slide presentation on our website at ir.petco.com. I’d like to remind everyone that on this call, we will make certain forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include those set out in our earnings materials and SEC filings.

In addition, on today’s call, we will refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of these measures can be found in our earnings release, presentation and SEC filings.

With that, I’ll turn the call over to Joel.

Joel Anderson
CEO & Director

Thanks, Roxanne, and good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us to discuss our first quarter

New Delhi: In a move that could add pressure on India to quickly conclude a bilateral trade deal with the US, the US Trade Representative on Wednesday proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict imports of goods produced with forced labour in third countries.

It has proposed new tariffs on most Indian goods.

India said it is engaged with the US on investigations under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, concerning forced labour and excess industrial capacity. This comes at a time when India and the US are engaged in a three-day discussion in New Delhi to finalise the details of an interim deal ahead of the proposed bilateral trade agr eement (BTA).

Meanwhile, Canada PM Mark Carney said the country shares US’ concerns about the use of forced labour and would soon propose its own measures to clamp down further on the practice.

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“India remains engaged with the US on the matter as a part of Section 301 proceedings,” the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement. “India is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement…”
The USTR proposal follows investigations launched against 60 countries over what it described as their failure to impose and effectively enforce bans on imports of goods made with forced labour. “Specifically, the US Trade Representative proposes additional duties on all products of the investigated economies, except as provided in annex A,” it said.
The annex includes meat products, food items, chemicals, certain coal, ores, natural gas, petroleum products, uranium and pharmaceuticals, among others.

The USTR said its investigation indicated “that the acts, policies and practices of India related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a forced labour import prohibition are unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce.”

Trade experts said India has several grounds to challenge the probe and that it could be a pressure tactic to make New Delhi yield to other demands.

The commerce and industry ministry noted that the proposed tariffs are not final, and stakeholders can participate in public hearings to be held on July 7. “The USTR will consider the comments and testimony received before taking a final decision on the proposed measures,” it said.

Also, products covered under Section 232 tariffs, such as steel and aluminium, and certain other products are excluded from the tariff proposals. “A special mechanism has also been proposed for textile and apparel products that could allow a certain volume of imports from selected economies to enter the US at lower tariff rates,” the ministry said, although specific rates have not yet been finalised.

The USTR had launched two separate Section 301 investigations on March 11 and 12, 2026, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity. On June 2, it issued its findings in the forced labour investigation and proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies. The proposal includes additional 10% tariff on imports from Canada, Ecuador, the EU, Indonesia, Mexico and Pakistan, and additional 12.5% tariff on imports from 54 other economies, including India and China.

Pressure Tactic
“The move is a pressure tactic for us to yield on trade and oil-related demands. India should be cautious,” a trade expert said on the condition of anonymity.

India should be prepared for additional Section 301 tariffs in areas such as excess capacity, where the US is conducting another investigation, the person added.

Think tank GTRI said New Delhi should challenge the ambit of the probe.

“The current investigation exceeds the scope of Section 301, which deals with market-access barriers faced by the US firms in the country being investigated and not what it imports and from where,” GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava said.

India must argue that the US is attempting to impose its preferred import-control framework on other countries through unilateral trade measures, which is outside the scope of Section 301, he said.

“India may also argue that concerns regarding forced labour, particularly in countries such as China, are often product-specific and that the US itself remains a major importer of many of the products at issue,” Srivastava said. “Hence, broad country-wide tariff actions are an inappropriate response when the problem could be limited to a few products.”

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Very pleased to have Steve Huffman here from Reddit, CEO and Founder. And we’re going to go through a lot of big picture questions we get all the time, some concurrent events and then some business model questions. And we also have questions from Reddit audience. So I think it should be a good discussion. So thank you so much for coming.

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Great. Why don’t we just start off with you? What do you spend most of your time doing? And what are some of your priorities right now?

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So the big goal for Reddit — well, if we start with our mission, right? Our mission is communities for everybody. So — but to make that more concrete, we really think about how do we 10x our user base, how do we 20x our revenue. So how do we get to 1 billion global DAU? And on the path to that, I think our most nearest-term milestone is how do we get to USD 100 million DAU. So broadly, we’re thinking about people and products. So we’ve been going through, I think, a big evolution over the last year, making really some foundational changes to our teams. So at the end of the day, great products are made by great people. And so it’s been kind of just a constant evolution of Reddit of just upgrading our team, so whether we’re evolving ourselves or bringing in outside folks, but just to have the absolute best team possible, so we’re going to have

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NEW YORK — Global Running Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, June 3, encouraging millions of people across the globe to lace up their shoes and celebrate the simple act of running, regardless of speed, distance or experience level.

Now in its 11th year as a global event, the day continues to grow as a unifying movement that promotes physical activity, mental wellbeing and community connection. Organizers emphasize that participation requires no races, fees or elite performance — just the willingness to move.

Here are 10 essential things to know about Global Running Day 2026:

1. Date and Global Reach Global Running Day is held annually on the first Wednesday in June. In 2026, that falls on June 3. The event draws participants from more than 170 countries, with millions pledging to run, jog or walk on the designated day.

2. Origins as National Running Day The observance began in 2009 as National Running Day in the United States. It evolved into Global Running Day in 2016, when New York Road Runners helped expand it internationally. The inaugural global edition saw over 2.5 million people from 177 countries participate, logging more than 9.2 million miles collectively.

3. Inclusive Philosophy The core message remains that everyone can participate. Whether running a 5K, jogging around the block, or walking on a treadmill, the emphasis is on getting moving rather than competition. Organizers stress that the day is about joy, health benefits and inspiring others to start or maintain an active lifestyle.

4. Virtual Events and Challenges In 2026, the New York Road Runners Virtual Global Running Day 5K allows participants to run anywhere between May 30 and June 7. Strava is partnering for a major group 5K challenge aiming to set records for most 5Ks completed in a single day. These virtual formats make the event accessible worldwide.

5. Health and Wellbeing Focus Running offers proven benefits including improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, better mental health and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Global Running Day highlights these advantages while encouraging beginners to start gradually and listen to their bodies.

6. Community and Local Events Cities and running clubs organize group runs, charity events and challenges. In 2026, events range from crew challenges in Baltimore to 5K celebrations in Arizona and various international gatherings. Local participation strengthens community bonds and creates lasting motivation.

7. Youth and Family Involvement Special programs target children and families. The Virtual NYRR Global Running Day Kids Run encourages young participants to move between June 1 and June 16. These initiatives aim to instill healthy habits early and make physical activity fun for the next generation.

8. Celebrity and Brand Support Major running brands, athletes and organizations back the day with promotions, giveaways and awareness campaigns. Past supporters have included Olympic medalists and ultrarunners who use the platform to share personal stories and encourage broader participation.

9. Mental Health Advocacy Many runners cite mental health benefits, including stress reduction and improved mood. Global Running Day 2026 continues emphasizing running’s role in supporting psychological wellbeing, with participants sharing stories of personal transformation and resilience.

10. Lasting Impact Beyond One Day While the official day is June 3, the spirit extends throughout the week with virtual challenges running until June 7-9 in some cases. Organizers hope the event sparks sustained activity, with many participants setting goals to maintain regular running routines long after the celebration ends.

Global Running Day has evolved from a modest U.S. observance into a significant international movement. Its growth reflects broader societal recognition of physical activity’s importance in an increasingly sedentary world dominated by desk work and digital entertainment.

The event’s flexibility makes it uniquely accessible. Busy professionals can squeeze in a lunchtime run, families can turn it into a group activity, and individuals in remote areas can participate solo while feeling connected to a global community. This adaptability has been key to its expanding popularity.

Health experts endorse the day’s goals. Regular running, even at moderate paces, contributes to better sleep, weight management and cognitive function. For many, Global Running Day serves as an annual reminder or motivational boost to prioritize movement.

Participation has grown steadily since 2016. Virtual formats introduced during the pandemic expanded reach even further, allowing people in regions with limited running infrastructure or safety concerns to join safely from home or local paths.

Corporate wellness programs increasingly incorporate Global Running Day challenges, with companies encouraging employees to log miles individually or as teams. This workplace involvement has helped spread awareness beyond traditional running communities.

Environmental consciousness also plays a role in modern celebrations. Many participants choose eco-friendly routes, avoid single-use plastics during events, and use the day to promote outdoor stewardship alongside personal fitness.

Runners of all abilities find value in the day. Elite athletes use it for light training or community engagement, while beginners gain confidence from knowing millions worldwide are participating simultaneously. This shared experience creates powerful motivation.

Social media amplifies the event’s reach. Hashtags like #GlobalRunningDay allow participants to share photos, routes and personal stories, building virtual communities that extend the celebration beyond physical miles.

For 2026, organizers aim to break previous participation records while maintaining the event’s welcoming ethos. Whether someone runs their first mile or logs a personal best, the focus remains on celebration rather than competition.

Global Running Day also serves educational purposes. It raises awareness about proper running form, injury prevention and the importance of gradual progression for newcomers. Many local clubs offer free clinics or tips tied to the event.

The economic impact extends to running gear manufacturers, event organizers and tourism in running-friendly destinations. However, the day’s true value lies in its non-commercial core message of accessible health and joy through movement.

As June 3 approaches, individuals and groups worldwide are finalizing plans. Some will run at sunrise, others during lunch breaks, and many in evening community events. The collective miles logged will represent more than individual achievements — they symbolize a global commitment to healthier, more active lives.

Global Running Day 2026 reminds everyone that running transcends borders, ages and abilities. In a fast-paced world, it offers a simple yet profound way to connect with oneself, others and the environment. Whether a seasoned marathoner or first-time jogger, participants on June 3 join a worldwide movement that celebrates human potential one step at a time.

The day’s enduring appeal lies in its simplicity and inclusivity. No expensive equipment or special talent is required — just the decision to move. As millions prepare to participate in 2026, Global Running Day continues proving that the most powerful runs often begin with a single, joyful step.