Canada airline WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
Asian Shipping Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Workers Suspend Strike
Shares of Asian shipping companies fell sharply after U.S. port workers suspended a three-day strike, dashing hopes for higher freight rates as a result of limited supply.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes
Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
BA flight cancellations and delays double post-Covid
Airline must do more to improve operations, even at expense of financial returns, say industry executives and analystsYesterday -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights groupYesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Oil Prices Jump After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities
The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers on East and Gulf Coast to return to work after reaching agreement on wages
Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast will return to work after reaching a tentative agreement on wages, ending one of the biggest work stoppages in decades.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Spirit Airlines reportedly in talks over potential bankruptcy-filing terms
Shares of ultra-discount carrier Spirit Airlines Inc. sank after hours on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the airline is talking over the conditions of a possible bankruptcy ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
Hospitals across the U.S. are taking steps to conserve their supplies of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a critical manufacturing plant belonging to the country’s biggest supplier.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Firefighters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters announced Thursday that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 presidential race.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Falcons win in surprise overtime defeat against Buccaneers
Buccaneers take on the Falcons in AtlantaYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Everytown to invest more than $2M in community violence intervention programs
Everytown for Gun Safety Fund will invest more than $2 million in community violence intervention programs in an effort to address gun violence across the nation. The investment, announced ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity
On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Firefighters Union Declines to Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The International Association of Fire Fighters was one of the first unions to endorse Joe Biden in 2020. In 2024, its board voted not to endorse at all.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest level since August after better-than-expected ISM data
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, pushing 10- and 30-year yields to almost five-week closing highs, after data showed the economy’s services side grew last month and businesses remained ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Firefighters union won't endorse in Trump-Harris race
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) announced Thursday it would not endorse a candidate in this year's presidential race, becoming the second major union to do so in recent weeks. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
What dockworkers are demanding with union strike
Port strikes in the U.S. entered a third day as dockworkers continue demanding better pay and limits to automation for their new contract negotiations. International Longshoremen's Association ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: 'The Outrun,' Saoirse Ronan tale of alcoholism and rehab, feels more like montage than movie
Saoirse Ronan and the strong cast of 'The Outrun' can't quite save what could have been a gripping drama about a young woman's return home and first steps toward recovery.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
IDF strikes in central Beirut after Iran attacks Israel
Israeli struck targets in Beirut and injured several people, according to Lebanese officials. This comes after Iran launched missiles toward Israel, and as more operations against the Hezbollah ...Yesterday - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
Sterling slides after Bailey says BoE could be ‘a bit more aggressive’ on rates
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to easeYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Anglo American chief says not ‘inevitable’ buyer will emerge after group slims down
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attemptYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
In Israel, Rosh Hashana Is More Bitter Than Sweet
On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Sterling plunges more than 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rates
Sterling was down 1.27% to $1.3098 at 12:30 p.m. in London.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Meet Harold Daggett, the Union Leader Behind the Ports Strike
As president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, Harold Daggett is taking advantage of organized labor’s resurgence to drive a hard bargain.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing marketYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Pound on track for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts – business live
Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a “bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good. Full story: Sterling slips after Bank of ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC Boris Johnson interview cancelled after Kuenssberg message error
The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes.Yesterday -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Nico Collins leads the NFL by more than 100 receiving yards, on record pace
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had a breakout season last year, blowing away his previous career highs in catches, yards and touchdowns.2 days ago - NFL