The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the I
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched ground operations and carried out airstrikes in a hard-hit city in southern Gaza overnight, killing at least 51 people, including women and children, Palestinian medical officials said Wednesday. Israel has continued to strike what it says are militan
As dockworkers strike along the East and Gulf coasts, some manufacturers and retailers are asking President Joe Biden to step in. They want him to use a law from 1947 called Taft-Hartley. This law lets presidents pause strikes for 80 days so companies and unions can talk things out. The dockwor
President Biden has made his stance clear — he’s not on board with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons sites. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with Iran recently launching 200 rockets at Israel. But these rockets didn't do much damage and no one got hurt. The recen
Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'
Imagine planning a festive gathering only to find out that your favorite drinks might not make it in time. That's the reality Texas is facing due to an ongoing port strike, and retailers like Spec's are feeling the heat. They placed orders for thousands of cases of wine and champagne way back in Jun
At just 60 years old, Frank Fritz, the beloved host of "American Pickers," said his final goodbyes. His longtime friend and co-host, Mike Wolfe, shared the sad news on social media, paying tribute to a man who had been by his side for over half their lives. Together, they spent 10 years traveling ac
Get ready for Nike’s quarterly earnings report – it’s going to be a big one! The world's largest sneaker company is facing some challenges, like a possible drop in sales and profits. But they’re also starting a new chapter with their new CEO, Elliott Hill. Hill has been with Nike for 32 years and kn
A big storm is heading towards Florida, and it's not just the wind and rain people are worried about. The Jacksonville Port Authority has already taken steps to secure the port by stopping all ship movements. This means no ships can enter or leave during the storm. But that's not all. There mig
Lawmakers in California are trying to tackle the long-standing issue of sudden gas price hikes. They've proposed a new law that would require fuel refineries to keep a certain amount of gasoline in reserve. This is meant to make sure there’s enough supply, especially during summer when prices often
