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By Charlotte Goldstone (The Roadster) – 2M Alliance members Maersk and MSC have reduced calls at European ports on upcoming voyages to avoid congestion after demand for ocean freight from China to Northern Europe continued to set new records in June. The Danish shipping giant informed customers yesterday: “In light of current supply chain bottlenecks across our network, we are implementing measures to improve schedule reliability on our network from Far East Asia to Northern Europe.” The move is an attempt to improve schedule reliability for three services in the 2M network: AE6/Lion, AE7/Condor and AE55/Griffin. AE6/Lion Services will miss…
This is becoming commonplace as the Alaska primary draws to a close. In the Matt-Su Valley, Republicans in the 25th District voted to endorse Nick Begich for Congress. This makes Begich the eighth Republican district committee member to endorse him, despite three other Republicans running to unseat Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola's seat. District 25 is in the Palmer area and is represented in the Alaska State Legislature by Republican Rep. Delena Johnson. Rep. Johnson was recommended along with House Speaker Kathy Tilton, who represents District 26. Tom Burgee was recommended for the Board of Education and Mayor Edna DeVries was…
Attachments Armenia-Azerbaijan: Baku warns of 'provocations' Despite the only armed clash occurring on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in July, tensions appear far from easing as no peace treaty between the two countries has been signed. On July 21, Azerbaijan claimed that Armenian forces had targeted Azerbaijani positions in the Kalbajar region with large-caliber weapons, an unusual development from the usual claims of small arms attacks. A week later, Azerbaijan claimed to have intercepted an Armenian reconnaissance drone in the Lachin region. Azerbaijan has vowed to retaliate against what it sees as Armenian provocations in light of Armenia's acquisition of French weapons,…
This is a can’t-miss youth baseball game this season for those in and around Bucks County. One more win and the Council Rock Newtown Little League baseball team will advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Boasting an undefeated record of 17-0 (the longest winning streak of any team in the county), the team is packed with talent, long-standing friendships and pride. Not only are they looking to win the grand slam of a World Series berth, but they also have a shot at taking home the win. After beating Maryland 11-1 on Tuesday, CR Newton will…
Kanye West has once again referenced Taylor Swift in his music. The 47-year-old rapper recently released a new song titled “Lifestyle,” in which he raps about the 34-year-old “Cruel Summer” singer and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. “I take a Taylor spliff and twist it tight like Travis Kelce at the end,” Kanye raps. After the song was released, the 34-year-old tight end's father, Ed Kelce, slammed Kanye on Facebook. Keep reading to find out more… “Mental illness is on full display,” Ed wrote in an article about the song. For those who don't know, Kanye has spoken publicly on several…
Get smarter with our Make Me Smart newsletter: a news briefing, a roundup of the best stories we read this week, and even a cocktail recipe or two to help you start your Friday off right. email address * Subscribe On Today's show, Olympians are taking to social media to celebrate, sometimes curse and also discuss their mental health, and Google has pulled a controversial Olympic advert featuring its artificial intelligence tool Gemini. But first, let's consider what the stock market crash says about the AI boom. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino talks about all this with Christina Farr, author of…
September 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the forgotten and oft-maligned Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). But its legacy actually offers valuable insights into Asia's emerging multilateral alliances such as the “Quad,” “Quad Plus,” and the much-touted but still hypothetical “Asian NATO.” Despite criticism of its ineffectiveness and disunity, understanding how SEATO came into being and the internal divisions that led to its demise is crucial for navigating today's complex geopolitical landscape. SEATO, also known as the Manila Pact, is an international organization for collective defense in Southeast Asia, designed to counter the spread of communism in…
(Reuters) – A weakened Debby moved further north along the U.S. East Coast on Friday, spawning tornadoes and dumping heavy rain as the hurricane threatened to cause devastating flooding from Maryland to Vermont before moving out to sea.The storm was moving northeast at 35 mph (56 kph), much faster than earlier in the week, and the National Weather Service issued flood warnings and tornado watches for areas from the Georgia coast to New England.The storm, which weakened to a tropical depression, was centered over Northern Virginia early Friday morning.Debby first made landfall on Florida's Gulf coast as a Category 1…
Top Line Some of the artificial intelligence stocks that have driven stock market gains over the past 20 months have been hurt by the broader market's recent shift from high-growth potential to safer options amid concerns about a looming economic slowdown. After driving a record rally, Nvidia shares led the recent decline.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Key Facts “AI tourists are starting to leave,” Bank of America analysts led by Mariana Pérez Mora wrote in a client note after the earnings report of analytics giant and defense contractor Palantir, one of the AI stocks that has resisted the recent sell-off…
summary There have never been so many flights between the US/Canada and Europe during the crucial third quarter. United Airlines is the largest carrier, with 13.5% of the nonstop market. JetBlue Airways has more than doubled its presence in Europe compared to last year, but from a low base. For northern airlines, the third quarter (July-September) is crucial to boost profitability and increase financial reserves for the winter season. Against this backdrop, there have never been more flights between the US/Canada and Europe in the third quarter than this year. Passenger numbers and fare figures will be released at a…