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Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada's container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo
Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are at a standstill after ILWU union workers walked off the job, the latest in a string of Canadian labor strikes.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.
The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.
The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
U.S. port, union talks break down again over automation, with two months to go before potential strike
With roughly two months before union workers at East and Gulf Coast ports may begin a new strike, a fight over automated technology is slowing negotiations.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
A double whammy of tariffs and strikes is coming for U.S. trade and the global supply chain in early 2025
Shippers and logistics companies are gaming out a complex early 2025 as President-elect Donald Trump may hike tariffs, and East and Gulf Coast ports may strike.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
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Biden to unveil $3 billion investment in U.S. ports in Baltimore
President Biden will announce initiative to modernize ports across the U.S. and improve working conditions for dockworkers.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Biden Announces $3 Billion to Cut Carbon Emissions at U.S. Ports
On a visit to Baltimore, the president said federal grants would help upgrade port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades
Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country. Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports
Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince
A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was diverted when it was hit. The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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Canada moves to end port lockouts and orders binding arbitration
Canada’s Labor Minister Steven Mackinnon says he is intervening to end lockouts at the country’s two biggest ports after the negotiations reached an impasseWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Germany tells its ports to reject Russian gas cargoes
Economy ministry instructs import terminal to refuse planned shipment of LNGWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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Gang coalition in Haiti spreads violence to Port-au-Prince neighborhood, setting fire to homes
A gang coalition has reinforced its attacks on one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital not under control of criminal groups, seeking to take it overWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Chinese warships could use Peru’s big new port, US general warns
Head of US Southern Command sounds alert over Beijing ‘playbook’ for large overseas infrastructure projectsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
A ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks at a port in Albania to have its cargo inspected
A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has been allowed to dock at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspectionHealth - ABC News - November 8 -
A Solid PC Port Shows How Red Dead Still Holds Up in 2024
Fourteen years after its initial release, Red Dead Redemption has finally landed on PC. The PC port is, without a doubt, the best way to play Rockstar’s open-world Western. Rockstar and ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
A Solid PC Port Shows How Red Dead Still Holds Up in 2024
After 14 long years, Red Dead Redemption has finally made its way to PC. Jake breaks down some of the biggest additions and whether or not this version is worth your time.Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
Canada's Labor Minister ends coast-to-coast port labor turmoil, forcing unions back to work
Canada's Labor Minister ended labor battles at Vancouver and Montreal ports, the second time the Canadian government has recently forced unions back to work.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
2024 Bermuda Championship scores: Justin Lower takes two-shot lead into Moving Day at Port Royal
With a victory, Lower would punch his ticket for the 2025 MastersSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
At least 28 suspected gang members killed in Port-au-Prince, say Haiti police
Armed groups clash with residents and police after plans for attack on Pétionville area announced on social media. Gangs have launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital, targeting an upscale ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Israel strikes Iran
IDF confirms “precise” strikes hit military targetsTop stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Israel resumes strikes over Southern Beirut, strikes also continue in Gaza
For the first time in days, Beirut's southern suburbs were hit with Israeli airstrikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and the ongoing war in Gaza.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Israel launches air strikes against Iran
Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defencesBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Israel begins precise strikes on Iran
Israel began “precise” airstrikes on Iran’s military targets on Friday night. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says
The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 26
