Longshoremen strike deadline looms large over economy and election
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The key to India’s economy? Making women safer
Amid protests about pervasive violence, economists say women play far too small a role in the country’s workforceYesterday -
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China's factory activity contracts less than expected in September — but shrinks for a fifth straight month
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 49.8, slightly beating the 49.5 expected among economists polled by Reuters.Yesterday - China -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports
The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party. Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru ...Yesterday - Japan -
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Thousands of dockworkers set to strike early next week
Thousands of dockworkers at major ports in the East and Gulf coasts are girding to strike as early as Tuesday. The move could snarl commercial shipping on a massive scale and disrupt the national ...Yesterday -
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Fears of regional conflict intensify as Israel strikes Yemen
Israel's military said Sunday that it struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to recent attacks on Israel. The strikes came after Israel confirmed the assassination of a seventh senior leader of ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - CBS News
Fears of regional conflict intensify as Israel strikes Yemen
Israel's military said Sunday that it struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to recent attacks on Israel. The strikes came after Israel confirmed the assassination of a seventh senior leader of ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll passes 100
Airstrike on Sunday night marks the first time the IDF has struck Beirut outside its southern suburbs since 2006; Israel launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. See all our ...Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Brace for Impact of Longshoremen’s Strike
The looming threat of a dockworker strike could affect a number of businesses–particularly as the holiday season ramps up.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House
Voter feelings about the economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House in November. NBC News' Hallie Jackson traveled to eastern North Carolina to ask voters there how they feel ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Austrian far right secures historic election win
Herbert Kickl’s Freedom party set to become largest force in the country’s parliament for first timeYesterday -
World - The New York Times
Austria’s Far Right Wins Election but May Fall Short of Forming a Government
The Freedom Party got nearly 30 percent of the national vote, but mainstream parties have vowed to join in a coalition government without the party’s pugilistic leader, Herbert Kickl.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Israel Strikes the Houthis, an Iranian Ally, in Yemen
The strike on power stations and a seaport, which killed four people, was the second known time that Israel has retaliated against the militant group’s attacks by striking in Yemen.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Mark Cuban warns Elon Musk: Trump’s ‘loyalty is only to himself'
Mark Cuban is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, while Elon Musk has endorsed ex-President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn’t place any bets on the election.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Who gets to observe elections? A Georgia county dukes it out with its elections board
Fulton county officials had agreed on an external team, but the board wants a team tied to the stop-the-steal movement. After voting this month to require a hand count of paper ballots on election ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Projection shows far-right Freedom Party leading over governing conservatives in Austrian election
Projection shows far-right Freedom Party leading over governing conservatives in Austrian electionYesterday -
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Far right wins close Austria election, a boost for Putin
A far-right party founded by former Nazis appeared to have won Austria’s election Sunday, in a result that could reshape Europe’s political landscape and help tilt the balance of power between ...Yesterday -
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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
Internet 'evil twins' are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Op-ed: Your kids need a Roth IRA. It's the 'golden egg' savings vehicle for young people
Establishing a Roth IRA for kids can set them on the path to financial security. By starting early, they can take advantage of the benefits of tax-free growth.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week
Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a weekYesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election as Japan’s next leader expected to rattle stock market
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumblingYesterday - Japan -
Business - CNBC
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Beneath the Potential Strike at U.S. Ports: Tensions Over Innovation
Port operators have long embraced automation, while dockworkers view it as a threat to their livelihoods.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Why baby boomers could be the generation that decides this election
In the battle for the White House, voters like Teresa Smith, a retiree in rural Georgia, could hold significant sway over the outcome of the election as the political leanings of older Americans ...Yesterday -
World - CBS News
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike
Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Friday, the Lebanon-based militant group confirmed. For 32 years, Nasrallah led the Iranian-backed group, ...2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Over False 2020 Election Claims
A trial in the case was set to begin Sept. 30, while Smartmatic has a separate suit pending against Fox News.4 days ago