The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is planning to go on strike, starting Tuesday, if a deal isn't reached by the end of Monday. The union is demanding higher wages and a total ban on automation at ports. But is this a reasonable request? Automation is changing the way we live and wor
The Asian markets experienced a dramatic start to the week, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index plummeting nearly 5% and China's Shanghai Composite index surging 5.7%. The contrasting performances were largely attributed to the outcome of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, which saw for
The Chinese stock market has been on a remarkable journey, with its CSI 300 Index jumping as much as 6.5% on Monday, the largest gain since 2015. This sudden surge marks a significant turnaround for the market, which had lost over 45% of its value from its 2021 high in mid-September. The index has s
China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma
Amazon, the tech giant, is cooking up a storm in the world of live news. Sources close to the deal reveal that they're in talks with Brian Williams, the former NBC News and MSNBC anchor, to host an election night special. This would be Williams' first major project since leaving his MSNBC show, The
WeightWatchers is undergoing a significant change in its leadership structure. Sima Sistani, the company's CEO for over two years, has stepped down, paving the way for Tara Comonte to take over as interim CEO. Comonte, a board member and former Shake Shack executive, has been tasked with improving t
Brian Williams, the veteran anchor, is set to make a surprising comeback to the broadcasting world with Amazon Prime Video's election night special. This marks a significant departure from his abrupt resignation from NBC News in 2021. Williams, now 65, has been out of the spotlight for a while, but
Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care, has announced his departure from the company. This move comes after Steward filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. De la Torre was previously the CEO of Caritas Christi Health Care and a cardiac surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical C
Tiger Woods's new clothing brand, Sun Day Red, has been making headlines not for its stylish designs or high-quality products, but for a trademark dispute with Tigeraire, a company specializing in cooling products for athletes. Tigeraire claims that Sun Day Red's logo has been "unlawfully hijacked,"
Halloween is just around the corner, and along with the spooky decorations and eerie eeriness, comes the excitement of planning costumes and party arrangements. In a move that's sure to bring smiles to many faces, Uber has teamed up with Spirit Halloween to offer same-day delivery of Halloween costu
