Port workers are on strike for the second day, causing shipping to come to a standstill. Meanwhile, United Airlines is planning to provide high-speed, free WiFi across its entire fleet. A couple is unable to sue Uber after a serious car crash, and communities are rallying together to recover after Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
President Biden is set to take an aerial tour of the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, where roads are washed out and blocked by debris. In other news, Iran has launched an attack on Israel, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to vow that they will “pay for it.” Additionally, former President Jimmy Carter has turned 100 years old, becoming the first American president to reach that milestone.
As recovery efforts continue, deals for the month of October 2024 are being highlighted, with advice on what to buy now and what to hold off on. The potential impact of breast cancer is being discussed by basketball stars, while the issue of flood insurance is in focus following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. SpaceX is planning to bring stuck astronauts home, and East and Gulf coast ports are shut down due to a dock workers’ strike. The debate on whether it is acceptable to clock out early if all work is complete is also being discussed.
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