Possible Port Strike

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 - 20 hours ago

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 - 5 hours ago

Severe storms and possible tornadoes strike Oklahoma, injuring at least 6

Police and forecasters say a tornado and severe thunderstorm have struck the Oklahoma City area, causing injuries and scattered damage.

Three lessons from the US port crisis

There’s a massive gap between the profits of the big global shipping groups relative to port workers’ wages

World - Financial Times - October 21

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.

Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon ...

Is an Aaron Rodgers trade a possibility?

This sounds crazy on the surface.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Port Authority Launches Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’

The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

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.

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. - 6 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

First Italian navy ship with 16 intercepted migrants docks at an Albanian port to process their asylum request

World - ABC News - October 16

Italian ship transfers 16 intercepted migrants to Albania in a first under their new migration plan

An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters

World - ABC News - October 16

Port of Los Angeles freight rail delays reach two-year high, with holiday and everyday items piling up

Record September imports at the Port of Los Angeles driven by the East Coast strike have led to two-year high cargo congestion at rail yards.

Business - CNBC - October 18

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 over

World - 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 projects

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California

The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Yanks' Cortes on track to possibly return for WS

Nestor Cortes is on track to possibly be added to the New York Yankees' roster if they advance to the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Disruption possible amid yellow wind warning for Sunday

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

WNBA players opt out of CBA; stoppage possible

WNBA players have opted out of their current collective bargaining agreement and face the prospect of a work stoppage if they don't negotiate a new deal with the league by the end of the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Possible paths to a win in the 2024 presidential election

With the election right around the corner, NBC News’ Tom Llamas outlines the potential pathways that both candidates have to a 2024 presidential win.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

5 Possible Replacements For Penguins' Mike Sullivan

Here are five former NHL head coaches who could take over the Pittsburgh Penguins if they fire Mike Sullivan.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

How to Get Your Invoices Paid as Quickly as Possible

Founders share their tips for saving time on accounts receivables and shoring up cash flow.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility that Shohei Ohtani will pitch against the Yankees in the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

A bipartisan settlement on US immigration is still possible

The stand-off on this issue has gone on for too long — a new framework is required

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination

The initial recall, announced Sept. 19, listed 12 states.

2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Eight people were shot, two fatally into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.

Possible paths to victory for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris

Elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has a look at the latest CBS News polling just one day before Election Day with insight on how Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could win the White House.

Analyzing Harris' possible path to victory in Nevada

Will the chips fall for Kamala Harris in Nevada? Despite going blue for four consecutive presidential elections, the vice president is struggling to stay ahead in the Silver State. Democratic Rep. ...

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence

House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.

Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds

Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.

Stellantis boss sees possible plant closures amid Chinese competition

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Indonesia’s Next President Calls Up Possible Ministers, Media Reports Say