West Coast port strike delays shipping talks in Pacific Northwest
Federal mediator Curtis Counts postponed a key meeting on West Coast labor talks as a deadlock at 24 ports stalls unloading. Governor Reagan and others were to join PMA leader Edmund Flynn and ILWU head Harry Bridges in fresh negotiations. The PMA blamed lingering disputes for higher prices and supply strain. Hawaii imports pivot to East Coast sources and air shipments while panic buying remains limited.
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India floods cause widespread deaths and damage
New Delhi reports at least 107 deaths and massive losses from monsoon floods across 12 states. Bihar bears the worst impact with 9.8 million affected, 60,000 homes damaged, and crops totaling about 219 million dollars in preliminary losses. Uttar Pradesh recorded 31 deaths as the Ganges swells.
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End of 18 day rail strike hits state melon growers
The 18 day strike ended but many growers face losses in California's San Joaquin Valley where half of the $20 million melon crop could be ruined. Thousands of melons were dumped as ripe fruit spoiled. Railroads plan post strike operations amid billions in lost revenue and potential rate hikes.
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