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On automation, the union boss has been warning dock workers that their jobs could be replaced by machines. In response, that us maritime alliance says it is offering to keep the current ban on fully automated equipment. A strike could cost the us economy $5 billion a day according to jp morgan analysts. A range of goods flow through the east and gulf coast ports. Everything from raw materials and pharmaceuticals, to clothes and toys, with the ports accounting for more than half of containerized imports. While consumers may not feel the impact of the strikes right away, if it extends for weeks, it could lead to shortages and high prices ahead of the presidential election. That is something new york governor kathy hochul weighed in on. The potential for disruption is significant. We have not had an event occur like this in our ports since 1977 and that lasted 12 days. We are deeply concerned about the impact that a strike could have on our supply chains, especially when it comes to criti ....
This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report hearing explosions in the capital s southern suburbs israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the uk government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. It s as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israel s defense minister yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, land and sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighters are ready to confront an invasion. He acknowledged the assassination of leader, hassan nasrallah, was a big blow but said all fallen commanders would soon be replaced. Let s get the latest now from our correspondent on the border between israel and lebanon, lucy williamson. We ve been hearing helicopters overhead for a while now and also the sound of artillery, som ....
Heavy equipment, agricultural products and pharmaceuticals. The ports account for more than half of container imports. Consumers are not likely to feel the effect right away and many businesses have tried to get ahead of this by stockpiling or diverting shipments to the West Coast and i spoke to the ceo of The Port of long beach and he said they had a record august but having said that, if the strikes go ahead and last for weeks, they could lead to shortages and high prices for consumers. Who; high prices for consumers. Why are we in high prices for consumers. Why are we in this high prices for consumers. Why are we in this position . The entire east Coast Port Infrastructure could be shut down by this . Why have the talks broken down . The dock Workers Union talks ....
People killed by helene. And that number is expected to rise. The lead starts right now from Florida To Virginia and points inbetween. Tragedy worsening in the United States by the hour as rescuers reach areas hard hit Fire Hurricane just to see the destruction of our town, of our community that we love so much it is, it is heartbreaking were standing by for an update from authorities in Western North Carolina, which seems to be among the areas hardest hit. Plus Donald Trumps Weekend Dystopian Vision in a speech, even when he called, quote, dark, the republican nominee takes Campaig ....