Here's how a port strike could impact what you buy as deadline for a deal looms
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CNBC - Business
As ports strike nears, union warns that companies like Walmart, Ikea and Home Depot will be left with few to no import options
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.14 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
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MarketWatch - Business
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CBS News - Top stories
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MarketWatch - Business
UNLV quarterback leaves school, saying $100,000 NIL payment wasn’t made. Here’s how it could have been avoided.
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CNBC - Business
Here are our trades of the week and what's ahead for this overbought market
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MarketWatch - Business
End of student-loan ‘on-ramp’ means missed payments can hurt borrowers. Here’s how to protect your credit score.
One year after the pause on student-loan payments ended, Uncle Sam is getting ready to tell credit-reporting companies which borrowers are falling behind on their payments.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
Here's What Trump Says About Tariffs, and How They Would Work
There's a sizable gap between the promised benefits from heavily taxing imports and economists' views on the effects of these duties.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Tortoise’s Harding to appeal directly to Observer staff to avert strike over deal
The latest plans to shake up UK media have hit opposition at the venerable Sunday newspaper2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Worried about defaulting on your credit card debt? Here's what to do
If you're at risk of defaulting on your credit card debt, you may want to consider these strategies now.3 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 group3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Title hopes and fatal flaws: Why each WNBA team can win -- and what could derail them
All four semifinalists are legitimate title contenders, but each also has an Achilles' heel.3 hours ago - WNBA -
Financial Times - Business
WeightWatchers chief executive leaves as company grapples with impact of anti-obesity drugs
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The Guardian - World
In the bag: six ways to reduce your environmental impact at the grocery store
Avoid packaging by shopping in bulk, store produce properly to prolong its shelf life, and check out your local independent grocer. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living ...4 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 ...4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Libya central bank deal could resolve ‘all political issues’, says head of state
Mohamed al-Menfi defends dismissal of previous governor and says deal will bring back international accountability. A deal backed by leaders on both sides of Libya’s political divide to appoint a ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer sentiment climbs to 5-month high as election looms
Slowing inflation and the first interest-rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in four years gave Americans a little more confidence in the economy, but the outcome of the presidential election ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A Taylor Swift fan had $3,500 concert tickets stolen from her Ticketmaster account. Here’s what happened next.
The ticketing giant is facing issues with Swifties whose accounts are hacked, resulting in their seats winding up in other people’s hands.5 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. ...5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Insider notebook: Alabama-Georgia mega preview, what Mack Brown's telling recruits, how AAC rebuffed Pac-12
Jalen Milroe is drawing Lamar Jackson and Anthony Richardson comps from those who have studied him up close. He's among nine total players we highlight here as having improved NFL Draft stock. ...6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Artificial intelligence’s hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, our columnist says.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘SNL’ Debut Cast and Crew Look Back on 50 Seasons
With a new film about the show, and a 50th anniversary season starting, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and others look back.10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
September is National Preparedness Month. Here's How to Approach the Planning Process the Smart Way
Having a well-prepared plan in hand can potentially save your business valuable time, money, and resources.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
This Is What Can Land You in Jail for Sedition in Hong Kong
Three men were the first to be convicted under the city’s recently expanded national security law, which has greatly curtailed political speech.15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
What does your mantelpiece say about you?
A solitary vase, a shrine to family photographs, an unruly mess of keys, knick-knacks and unpaid bills . . . whatever sits above the fireplace is compellingly revelatory15 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Here's What the Final Penguins' Roster Will Probably Look Like
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CBS News - Top stories
What penalties could NYC Mayor Eric Adams face if convicted?
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted new evidence Thursday in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, a federal grand jury indicted New York City ...20 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Here’s how to try Meta’s new Llama 3.2 with vision for free
Discover how to access Meta's advanced Llama 3.2 Vision AI model for free through Together AI's demo, enabling developers to explore cutting-edge multimodal AI capabilities without cost barriers.20 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 says21 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
An Impending Labor Strike Could Impact Your Supply Chain
Experts say that business owners need to be prepared for logistical disruptions -- now and in the future.22 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.22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris’s Campaign Thinks She Can Win on the Economy. Here’s How.
Harris advisers point to a number of brightening public polls showing that Donald Trump’s lead is eroding on the critical question of whom voters trust most on the economy.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Presidential race’s winner may not be clear on election night. Here’s how investors can prepare.
The winner of the tight White House race won’t be determined on the night of Nov. 5, a UBS strategist said Thursday, but investors have a way to get positioned for that.23 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Are You Leading on Empty? How to Recognize and Combat Manager Burnout
Seasoned HR leader Daisy Auger-Dominguez outlines practical strategies for battling burnout in a new book.23 hours ago -
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.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
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