FirstFT: Union and bosses agree deal to end port strike
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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.18 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
What Products Will---and Won't---Be Affected by Ports Strike
Dockworkers move bananas and BMW parts into the country, but 85% of toilet paper is made domestically.18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the port strike could impact daily life
Port workers are striking from Maine down to Texas, costing the U.S. economy as much as $5 billion per day but raising questions about how the strike will directly impact consumers. Despite a run ...19 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Harold Daggett, Port Strike Leader, Seeks Big Raises for Dockworkers
Harold J. Daggett is seeking big raises for longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts who have fallen behind workers on the West Coast.19 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Panic buying amid U.S. ports strike is creating supermarket supply concerns
Grocery stores and retailers say consumers are panic buying products over shortage concerns due to East and Gulf Coast ports strike, but fears are unfounded.19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.20 hours ago -
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.20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Port strike squeezes banana supplies, but most grocery shelves should be well stocked for weeks
Retailers and industry experts are urging shoppers not to resort to panic-buying, saying grocery aisles should be well-stocked with essentials for weeks.20 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
As the strike at ports enters its third day, cargo containers are stranded at the wrong terminals or at sea, and ocean carrier charges are starting to mount.21 hours ago -
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. ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Swayman on Bruins tenure: 'Don't want it to end'
Restricted free agent goalie Jeremy Swayman, currently in a contentious contract standoff with Boston, said he would do "everything in my power to be a Bruin for a long time" on the NHL's new ...21 hours ago -
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 ...21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: CEO at heart of US ports strike made crude attacks on Biden and Democrats
David Adam of USMX made coarse remarks about president and appeared to endorse rightwing conspiracy theory. An executive representing ports where tens of thousands of workers went on strike this ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
These consumer-staples stocks could take a hit from the port strike
The dockworkers’ strike could impact a number of names in the consumer-staples space, warns Bank of America.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Emergency deal fails to get toddler out of Lebanon
Fresh orders were granted by the High Court on Wednesday in an effort to get the Belfast toddler home.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Rory McIlroy suggests deal between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf backers could be finalized by end of year
The Northern Irishman is scheduled to play with two of the most influential men in golf this weekYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Hezbollah’s collapse heralds the end of an era of fear in Lebanon
This moment marks not only the physical demise of Nasrallah but the symbolic end of Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon, leaving the country — and the region — at a pivotal crossroads.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Malaysian and Pakistani prime ministers agree to boost trade and economic ties
The prime ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade and boost economic ties after talks in IslamabadYesterday - Pakistan -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’
Former first lady Melania Trump weighed in on the state of former President Trump's bid for the White House in an interview Wednesday, while also reflecting on the recent assassination attempts on ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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 -
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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Listed landlords gaining upper hand over private equity, says British Land boss
Simon Carter says higher debt costs have levelled the playing field as UK property group buys several retail parksYesterday -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: DoJ accuses Trump of ‘private criminal effort’ to overturn 2020 election result
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI wants exclusive investors, and LVMH to sponsor F1Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation easesYesterday - United Kingdom