Panama Canal says shipping rebound is underway after record drought

With a new approach to container ship bookings and a big dam project being considered, the Panama Canal says trade will continue to rebound from drought lows.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama Canal

World - ABC News - October 23

How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future

Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth. . A ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

Record number of states facing drought conditions

The U.S. has droughts in every state except Alaska and Kentucky — the greatest number in history, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the tracker, just over 45 percent of the U.S. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment

Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by Tories

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Growth hit by freeze on tax thresholds, says BoE official

‘Tax-bracket creep’ has hit middle earners hardest, warns Catherine Mann ahead of a likely Budget extension

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds

Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

WATCH: Dog rescued after being found clinging to submerged shopping cart floating in canal

Rescuers slid a ladder down into the canal and carefully saved the scared pup. Now, she gets more belly rubs than she could have ever dreamed of.

Search underway for Navy jet crew after crash near Mount Rainier

A U.S. Navy jet crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state and a search was underway for the plane's two crew members, the Navy said.

Investigation underway after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

Authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday night, killing four people on board. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest from Texas.

Arson investigation underway after Temple City house fire kills 3

One person was detained Sunday after three people died in a house fire in Temple City.

Rescue operations still underway after floods in Spain, at least 95 dead

Spain has declared three days of mourning and rescue operations are continuing after meteorologists say a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours Tuesday and Wednesday, triggering deadly ...

Investigation underway after 2 Jewish DePaul students attacked on campus

An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s ...

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Home Depot is on the verge of an earnings rebound after quarterly beat and raise

Same-store sales were better than feared, lifted by this summer's hurricanes in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off

Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ bet

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Yankees' Brian Cashman issues reminder of Astros' cheating, says World Series drought should've ended in 2017

'I hate that 15-year thing because I don't think it accurately reflects history,' Cashman said this week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters

Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China Sea

World - Financial Times - October 24

Polls open, Election Day underway after Harris, Trump make final campaign pitches

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have reached the end of their campaign trails and the polls have opened for Election Day across America. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, ...

U.S. crude oil rebounds nearly 2% after selling off last week

Traders increasingly believe Israel-Iran tensions will not lead to an oil supply disruption in the Middle East.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Oil settles higher after last week’s 8% drop as traders weigh China demand concerns

Oil prices finished higher on Monday, regaining some of last week’s 8% decline after China lowered its benchmark lending rates, part of a series of stimulus measures to revive the flagging economy ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

McDonald's Execs Seek to Rebuild Trust After E. Coli Threatens Sales Rebound

The fast-food giant seeks to rebound from an E. coli outbreak and maintain its focus on value offerings for diners.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

No. 8 Houston routs Louisiana 91-45 to rebound after loss to No. 5 Auburn on Saturday

Terrance Arceneaux had 14 points off the bench, Milos Uzan scored 13 points and No. 8 Houston routed Louisiana 91-45

Sports - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal

A man threatened to push a nine-year-old girl in the Union Canal as she cycled home from football training.

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

Foxconn reiterates forecasts after record profits

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn on Thursday said it was reiterating its outlook but with better visibility after record earnings and profit.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

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