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ABC News - Top stories
Truck carrying lithium batteries sparks fire and snarls operations at the Port of Los Angeles
A big rig carrying lithium batteries that overturned and sparked a fire has snarled operations at the Port of Los Angeles1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Most workers still struggle to invest in their retirement. This could help.
Nearly 80% of workers say they don’t know much about their finances.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Are immigrants taking jobs from 'native' U.S. workers? Here's what economists say
There's a strong consensus that immigrants benefit the job market and economy. But there's a heated debate about wage impact for a subset of workers.5 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.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: U.S. port workers prepare to strike
Workers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to go on strike, which could have a major impact on the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the White Sox have officially become the worst team in ...6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Outdated gun tracking system delays thousands of cases, workers say
In the past three years, about half of all homicide cases went unsolved, according to FBI data. The National Tracing Center of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traces the ...18 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
4 New Health Care Workers Show Symptoms After Contact with Bird Flu Patient
To date, six healthcare workers who interacted with the Missouri patient have developed symptoms.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ports strike would leave Walmart, Ikea, Home Depot with few import options, union warns
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.23 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
East Coast Port Employers File Labor Complaint Against Union
As a strike looms, port operators said labor leaders were refusing to bargain, as big retailers brace for supply chain hiccups.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Overseas student and worker curbs will cost UK business over £40bn
Home Office assessments come as new Labour government presses ahead with curbs on immigrationYesterday - United Kingdom -
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. ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union. The boss of a Tesla factory has defended the decision to send managers to the homes of workers on ...Yesterday - Tesla -
ESPN - Sports
Dyche: U.S. takeover would bring Everton stability
Everton manager Sean Dyche has said that the new ownership will bring stability to the club amid its "unsettled ground."Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Israel accused of breaking global labor law by withholding Palestinian worker pay
Unions say ‘blatant’ violations of international wage protections have tipped many into extreme poverty. Ten trade unions have accused Israel of breaching international labor law by holding back ...Yesterday - Israel -
Wired - Tech
Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public
Workers have been sharing videos alleging the precarious working conditions that have allowed the Chinese ecommerce giant to target unstoppable growth.Yesterday -
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 saysYesterday -
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.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Survey: 73% of Amazon workers are considering quitting after 5-day in-office mandate
Nearly 3 in 4 Amazon workers say they're considering looking for a new job following CEO Andy Jassy's recent memo announcing a full-time return-to-office.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
U.S. House Speaker Demands That Ukraine Fire Ambassador
The public call from Speaker Mike Johnson deals a blow to Kyiv’s efforts to avoid the partisan acrimony of the U.S. presidential campaign.2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Lebanese state-run media says an Israeli strike killed 23 Syrian workers in Lebanon
Lebanese state-run media says an Israeli strike killed 23 Syrian workers in Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
The New York Times - World
Thursday Briefing: A Proposed Cease-Fire between Israel and Hezbollah
Plus, 3,600-year-old cheese.2 days ago - Israel