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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Texas Port Strike: Will Your Holiday Drinks Dry Up?

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

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Frank Fritz: The American Picker Who Left Us Too Soon

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

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Oct 02 2024BUSINESS

Nike's New Chapter: What to Expect from Upcoming Earnings Report

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

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Storm & Strike: Florida's Ports Face Double Trouble

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

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Oct 02 2024POLITICS

California Takes Action on Gas Prices: A New Approach

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

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Oct 01 2024POLITICS

Navigating the Perfect Storm

As the world grapples with the trifecta of a hurricane, war, and looming strike, two prominent leaders are facing the ultimate test of their crisis management skills. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are scrambling to respond to the unfolding disasters, each with their

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

CNN aboard Israeli tanker for strike on Houthi-controlled port in Yemen

Above the Red Sea CNN — Aboard an aging Boeing 707, thousands of feet above the Red Sea, I don a set of high-tech 3D goggles and stare at the small TV monitor recessed in a bank of retro dials and switches. Saudi Arabia’s amber desert slides by to my right, Egypt’s coast to my left, then a monstrous

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Oct 01 2024CRYPTO

Holiday Chaos: What's at Stake if Dockworkers Go on Strike?

Imagine a scenario where your favorite holiday gifts, food, and decorations are stuck at the port, unable to reach you. This could be a harsh reality if the 45,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) go on strike. The strike could lead to product shortages,

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Sep 30 2024BUSINESS

Automation's Role in the Dockworkers' Strike: A Balancing Act

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

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Sep 28 2024POLITICS

Beirut's Sleepless Night

As the sun didn't rise, Beirut's streets came alive with a mix of urgency and exhaustion. The city's southern suburbs were under attack, and a CNN team witnessed the aftermath. People from nearby neighborhoods, forced to flee their homes, gathered on the sidewalks and boardwalks, many with nothing b

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