The massive dock workers’ strike, explained
Vox, October 1, 2024
The dock workers’ strike could mean big wage gains but could further disrupt the fragile supply chain.
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Which products could be affected by a lengthy port strike? Alcohol, bananas and seafood, to name a few
USA Today, October 1, 2024
Which products could be affected by a lengthy port strike? Alcohol, bananas and seafood, to name a few
Philadelphia among the ports impacted by strike along the East Coast
CBS News, October 1, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A strike has officially been called at all ports along the eastern United States, including in Philadelphia.
Dockworkers threaten to strike as current contract expires at midnight
Fox29, September 30, 2024
PHILADELPHIA - Heavy truck traffic filled the Port of Philadelphia Monday afternoon, but come midnight, everything might come to a screeching halt.
Longshoremen’s strike nears, portending wide impact on goods
Marketplace, September 30, 2024
Longshoremen at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could go on strike at midnight Monday. These workers load and unload shipping cargo, and without them, it’s a lot harder to get goods where they need to go in this economy.
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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s New Stargate Project and China’s DeepSeek: Goliath vs. David
Innovation & Tech Today, February 12, 2025
On Jan. 21, OpenAI launched the $500 billion Stargate Project with partners like Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle. This initiative aimed to secure American AI leadership, create jobs, and boost the economy. Initially, this boosted the stock prices of these companies.
The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?
The Fast Mode, February 10, 2025
The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:
Healthcare
We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
The health care industry is girding for Trump’s tariffs —and pushing hard for carveouts
STAT News, November 21, 2024
Tariffs could raise the cost of medical care and prescription drugs for people in the U.S.
Supply Chain
Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello
Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello, February 28, 2025
Prof. Anna Nagurney explains what Rare Earth Minerals are and their importance in a variety of industries along with day-to-day life
Trump is looking for drugmakers to come through for him. They have a wish list for him, too
STAT, February 27, 2025
Eli Lilly’s manufacturing announcement is a reminder of how many pharma issues are at play.
Climate
Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Newsweek, September 14, 2024
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.