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You Can Stand Under My Umbrella, if You’re an Egg-Laying Locust
Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures.
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Dockworkers’ Strike Halts Commerce at Newark Port, Affecting the Supply Chain Ecosystem
The strike by longshoremen has halted commerce at Newark and other ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, affecting an ecosystem of supply-chain workers.
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U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.
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How the Port Strike Could Affect Certain Supply Chains: Bananas, Coffee and More
Transportation and warehousing sectors are poised to first feel the pinch, with a broader economic fallout expected if the strike drags on.
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A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran
The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.
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The Moment When Vance Dodged a Question but Said Plenty
JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday’s debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
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Vance Strains to Sell a Softer Trump
From the opening handshake, the Republican vice-presidential nominee sought to reinvent and repackage the record and views of the former president.
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Exploring Literary Dublin
The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness.
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Visiting a Disney Park? How to Spend Less Time in Line.
Long waits can take a bite out of the magic at places like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are ways to speed things up, but be prepared to pay more.
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5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For
It’s October, and horror movie festivals scratch both the weekend getaway and scare-the-bejesus-out-of-you itch. A guide to some worth checking out.