International Longshoremen’s Association suspend ports strike until January
The union representing tens of thousands of dockworkers across the US has agreed to suspend its strike while negotiations continue.Members...
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Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
DETROIT -- The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to...
Toilet paper makers say US port strike didn’t cause shortages
There is no squeeze on Charmin.Toilet paper makers say that U.S. consumers don’t need to fear shortages due to the...
Airlines turn to AI to allocate gates and cut waiting times
Getty ImagesFinding the best gate for an aircraft is a surprisingly difficult taskNext time you're running at full tilt towards...
As communist China turns 75 can Xi fix its economy?
Getty ImagesThe stimulus measures sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure they can fix deeper issuesAs China prepared...
Luton mould misery as botched insulation sparks calls for action
BBCTormuja Khatun had her house insulated less than two years ago - the problems are clearly visibleTormuja Khatun’s house in...
Biden’s student loan cancellation is free to move forward — for now — as a court order expires
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden’s latest attempt at student loan cancellation is free to move ahead — at least temporarily...
Libya to resume crude oil production at two of its major fields
CAIRO -- Libya’s state-run oil company said Thursday it was restarting full oil production, almost two months after shutting down...
The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
NEW YORK -- U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers...
Oil price rises on Biden Iran oil strike comments
The price of oil has jumped 5% after US President Joe Biden said the US was discussing possible strikes by...
