In Kenya, worries are growing as some protesters seem to have disappeared during demonstrations against tax hikes. The country is in a state of unrest, with people taking part in what they call the "7 Days of Rage." They plan to shut down Kenya and gather at parliament in Nairobi on Tuesday. Social
French company Ledger has launched a new crypto wallet called the Ledger Flex. This cheaper device comes with an E-ink display, allowing users to secure various crypto assets. It's priced at $249, making it more affordable than the previously released Ledger Stax. The Stax, known for its iPod-like d
Mark Cuban, a well-known billionaire in the tech world, has some thoughts on another big name: Elon Musk. He believes Musk only cares about himself when it comes to politics. Meanwhile, AI is getting more power in Michigan by restarting an old nuclear reactor. This move shows how much energy these a
In a recent escalation of violence, Israel has launched an intense bombing campaign in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds and sending troops across the border. The military operations aim to dislodge Hezbollah militants and facilitate the safe return of Israeli citizens who have been under roc
After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t
In a surprising move, the union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has decided to pause their three-day strike until January 15. This decision comes after both sides reached a tentative agreement on wages, with the offer going up from 50% over six years to 62%. The strike was init
A recent port strike in the US has raised lots of questions about a powerful union called the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its leader, Harold Daggett. One big issue is that they got a huge pay raise – 62% over six years! This has people wondering how the union is managing its m
The situation in Yemen has been a powder keg waiting to be ignited, and the latest US airstrikes have done just that. The volatile mix of international tensions, regional rivalries, and local factions has created a perfect storm that is threatening to engulf the entire Middle East. The Houthis, ba
Meet Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader who is shaking things up in the longshoremen community. He's been around the block and knows what it takes to make change happen. People might not realize it now, but without longshoremen, a lot of stuff would come to a halt. Cars wouldn't get delivere
The sudden halt of operations at major ports along the Atlantic coast has thrown the Biden administration into a delicate balancing act. Thousands of longshore workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, have walked out in protest over wages and job protections. The dispute
