The U.S. economy is breathing a little easier after the International Longshoremen's Association reached a tentative agreement last week with the United States Maritime Alliance. The short-lived dockworkers strike reignited a debate over whether the president ought to intervene, invoking an old law on the books called the Taft-Hartley Act. On today's show, we explain what the Taft-Hartley Act is, why it was created and why it's still scorned by unions.
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Consider This from NPR - Is there finally hope in America’s overdose crisis?
In a twist that many addiction experts thought impossible, the decades long upward trend of opioid deaths in the United States has finally started to decline. And while there are plenty of theories, there are still very few answers as to why and how.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago Area’s Jewish And Palestinian College Students Organize One Year After Oct. 7
Universities in the Chicago area have put much more restrictive protest policies in place this year in response to encampments that sprang up on campuses in the spring. At the same time, Jewish and Palestinian students are conferring, organizing and working to create community from Northwestern to the University of Chicago to DePaul, Loyola and more. Reset learns more from WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip.
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The Daily Signal - Rise in Antisemitism, 50 Jihadist Cases, Supreme Court Term Kicks Off | Oct. 7
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- According to a new study conducted by Dr. Ira Sheskin of the University of Miami and commissioned by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, 61% of American Jews report feeling less safe since the terrorist attack last year.
- A new report finds that there have been more than 50 jihadi cases across 29 states since April 2021.
- It has been just over a week since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the south east. Now Florida is bracing for another major hurricane.
- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says it is “categorically false” that the Biden administration has used FEMA funding to support migrants.
- Monday kicks off the first day of the Supreme Court’s new term.
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The Gist - The Eric Adams Mishegoss
Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City and a former cop, is in hot water. He’s been charged with bribery and campaign finance offenses, his friend and Deputy Mayor Phil Banks resigned over the weekend, and the New York Times is out with some polling indicating that 69% of New Yorkers want Adams to go too. To discuss this mess, Harry Siegel of The City and the FAQ NYC podcast joins us. Also on the show, Mike’s thoughts on the one-year anniversary of October 7th, when Hamas attacked Israel, plunging the nation (and possibly the region) into a protracted and deadly war.
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Lost Debate - A Hurricane of Misinformation, October 7th Reflections
Ravi welcomes back Isaac Saul from Tangle to tackle the divisive narratives around Hurricane Helene, the damaging effects of misinformation on recovery efforts, and the ways misleading statements by high-profile figures like Elon Musk have amplified confusion and eroded trust on the ground.
Next, Ravi and Isaac take a step back to reflect on the first anniversary of October 7, exploring how the past year has reshaped both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives. They also take a closer look at the global impact of the war and how it continues to influence U.S. politics ahead of the upcoming election.
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The Journal. - Is Asheville No Longer a ‘Climate Haven?’
Asheville, North Carolina, was thriving until floodwaters and heavy wind from Hurricane Helene ripped through the region and destroyed large parts of the city's commercial districts. We talk to two business owners who are trying to figure out what comes next.
Further Reading:
-The Hurricane That Threatens to Sink Asheville’s Feel-Good Success
-North Carolina in Crisis Mode as Helene Rescues Continue
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-Hot, Dry and Booming: A Texas Climate Case Study
-‘Everything Is Gone’ — One Resident on the Maui Wildfires
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Motley Fool Money - The GDP Growth Myth
Some economic measures are indicators for investors, others are red herrings. We unpack why gross domestic product is a sign of economic growth, but not always shareholder returns.
(00:12) Buck Hartzell and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- What’s behind the sudden interest in China’s Shanghai Composite and its 20% run in September.
- Research showing that high GDP growth doesn’t always turn into strong market returns for investors outside the U.S.
- What to look for internationally, and why DLocal is a great small cap to study.
(20:52) Can you find friends on a dating app? Platonic friends, that is. Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool Senior Analyst Alicia Alfiere for a look at Bumble, a dating app company that recently changed a foundational feature and is looking for growth in the friendship market.
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