Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
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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 -
Tech - GameSpot
Bananas, Not Video Games, Are Likely To Be Impacted By Dockworker Strike
For the first time since 1977, dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas are on strike for higher wages and better working conditions, prompting fears of product shortages. But will the strike, ...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 -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.13 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Russia and Ukraine launch scores of attack drones in overnight strikes
Russia and Ukraine each launched more than 100 attack drones overnight, most of which were intercepted, the countries' militaries said.15 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel has vowed to punish Iran for its missile strikes. How?
Israel is set to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, while Tehran says it will hit back in turn if this happens.Yesterday - Iran -