As ports strike nears, union warns that companies like Walmart, Ikea and Home Depot will be left with few to no import options
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The New York Times - World
Live Updates: Israel Targets Hezbollah Leader in Strike on Residential Buildings Near Beirut
Israeli and American officials said the attack was intended to kill Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Iranian-backed militia. Hours later, Israel warned people to evacuate the same area because it ...4 minutes ago - Israel -
Wired - Tech
The Titan Submersible Hearings End With Few Solid Answers. Here’s What Comes Next
The Coast Guard hearings into the OceanGate disaster are done. Next comes the full report—and any potential criminal investigations.25 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Helene sends trees tumbling into Florida homes
Portions of Florida and Georgia are underwater after Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday night. The storm quickly weakened, but not before causing major flooding and widespread ...1 hour ago - Florida -
The New York Times - World
Israeli Strikes Targeting Hezbollah Shake Neighborhood Near Beirut
Residents described a scene of flattened buildings and destroyed vehicles after Israel unleashed strikes targeting Hezbollah’s leader outside the Lebanese capital.1 hour ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Ports strike would leave Walmart, Ikea, Home Depot with few import options, union warns
Port workers are prepared to go on strike on the East and Gulf coasts on Oct. 1, and the union is warning that Canadian and West Coast ports will support them.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
East Coast Port Employers File Labor Complaint Against Union
As a strike looms, port operators said labor leaders were refusing to bargain, as big retailers brace for supply chain hiccups.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
London-based group is ‘minded to recommend’ the 100p per share offer from private equity group5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Port strike could come at a ‘high political cost’ for Harris campaign
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race for the White House, setting up a situation where small economic disturbances could tilt the race one way ...6 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
How to Customize Your Home Screen With iOS 18
You can finally change the color and size of app icons, rearrange them anywhere on the screen, and more.7 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ranking the NBA's No. 5 options: The best fifth starters in the league, featuring a former No. 2
Within all 30 teams is a hierarchy. Here's a look at each franchise's fifth starter.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a port strike could impact what you buy as deadline for a deal looms
At least 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports could walk off the job next week, impacting about half of the country's imports and possibly sending prices higher for consumers. ...7 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Meta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse
Meta was punished with a 91 million euro fine from the social media giant’s European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving passwords for Facebook users8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Boeing strike costs top $1.4 billion as pressure on company mounts
Two weeks after 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, the company is bracing for financial impact. The airplane maker has implemented cost-saving measures including a hiring freeze, temporary ...11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Decorate Your Home With Supermarket Finds
Why professional designers swear by supermarket décor.12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Roads and train lines flooded after more downpours
Part of the M5 is closed and some rail lines are closed after more downpours hit parts of England and Wales.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Art deco homes for sale – in pictures
From a grand six-bedroom Grade II-listed fort-like property, to a studio in a block used in a TV adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel Continue reading...15 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
White Sox avoid loss No. 121 at home with sweep
The White Sox completed a sweep of the Angels on Thursday, avoiding loss No. 121 in front of their home crowd.19 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - World
Gunfire erupts near Guinea's presidential palace and the military locks down the area
Shots have been fired near the presidential palace in Guinea’s capital Conakry, and the army briefly locked down the city center and evacuated it19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represents port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
A port strike would be ill-timed, but disruption could boost these companies
A strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports would be ill-timed for the holiday season and could cause a spike in rail congestion, but the disruption could spell opportunities for some companies.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.Yesterday - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears FloridaYesterday - Florida -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Dior and Saint Laurent Struggle With Feminine Strength
Saint Laurent and Dior struggle with the answer.2 days ago