Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
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Top stories - CBS News
Port strike could drive prices of food and other goods up
The dockworkers strike that's affecting ports from Boston to Houston is now in its third day with no deal in sight. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on what the ...7 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The 'sticky' outsourcing firms on the rise
Inside India looks at the growing trend in outsourcing research and development to India, and how India will fabricate its first microchip in two years.7 hours ago - India -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.7 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
'We are going to build this the right way': How the Panthers rose to prominence on and off the ice
Through smart hockey moves and making Florida a destination for players, the Panthers have gone from laughingstock to a model franchise.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who've never smoked
A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Transgender pastor in California builds inclusive church for LGBTQ+ community
In the latest episode of "CBS Mornings" "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," Lutheran pastor Drew Stever shares his journey as a transgender man and how he's creating an inclusive community ...8 hours ago - California -
Top stories - CBS News
Remains of teen U.S. soldiers killed in WWII identified 80 years later
U.S. Army Sgt. Jack Zarifian and U.S. Army Private Rodger D. Andrews were both 19 when they died in combat in Europe.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What the dockworker strike could mean for the future of automation in ports
As the dockworker strike continues, the fight over automation may shape the future of port operations. With billions of dollars at stake, the outcome could affect not only jobs, but the global ...9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
National port strike causes panic buying among consumers
As the national port strike continues, supply concerns have caused panic buying among consumers. NBC’s Christine Romans breaks down the products that could be affected by the strike and whey there ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Rising violence in the Middle East as Rosh Hashanah begins
Overnight, at least seven Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike that hit Beirut. It comes after Israel's military said eight soldiers were killed amid intense fighting with Hezbollah ...9 hours ago -
World - ABC News
12 injured after a Russian glide bomb smashes into a Ukrainian apartment building
New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv9 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
How the port strike could impact consumers as inflation has eased
There is no immediate price impact from the port strike, which is in its third day. However, Goldman Sachs says if the strike lasts more than a week, it expects the stoppage to affect retailers and ...9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the ‘debasement trade’ lifting bitcoin and gold may continue, says JPMorgan
The financial alternatives to the dollar may have further room to run, says a JPMorgan team.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democratic senator worried Netanyahu trying to 'influence' US election
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says he’s worried Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to influence the U.S. presidential election by showing little interest in striking a peace deal ...10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages
Dutch airline KLM has announced a “painful” round of cost-cutting and other measures10 hours ago - Netherlands -
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.10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - MarketWatch
This shipping stock is ‘in an enviable position’ for a protracted port strike, says analyst
While a prolonged strike at East Coast and Gulf ports would spell bad news for the U.S. economy, it could provide a boost to shipping company Global Ship Lease Inc., according to Liam ...10 hours ago -
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 market10 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Economic Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.10 hours ago -
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Tech - GameSpot
Brutal Game Layoffs Continue With Smite Developer Hi-Rez
The ongoing wave of layoffs in the video game industry continues with Hi-Rez Studios, the developer of the Smite games, announcing it will be letting go of an unspecified number of employees. The ...10 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
What economists say about JD Vance's claim that immigrants drive up housing costs
America’s two vice presidential candidates agreed Tuesday night that America is in the midst of a housing crisis in which too few homes and steady demand have led to soaring costs.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'A scene of chaos' - BBC reports from Beirut building hit by Israeli strike
An Israeli air strike targeted a building in Bachoura in central Beirut, killing at least six people.12 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth12 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Toilet Paper Shortages Are Back, as Port Strike Leads to Panic Hoarding
Products like toilet paper shouldn’t be affected by the strike, but shoppers are emptying shelves anyway.13 hours ago