Teamsters withhold endorsements, Boeing halts 737 MAX production amid strike, and US-China tensions escalate with Typhon missile deployment in the Philippines.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declared that it will not endorse Kamala Harris or
Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, emphasizing the need for improved union support from future candidates.
Meanwhile, Boeing has temporarily halted 737 MAX production and initiated employee furloughs due to a machinists' strike, leading to potential losses amid financial struggles and a significant decline in stock value.
In a technological twist, pagers remain a lifeline in healthcare and emergency services for their reliability, while also playing a mysterious role in covert operations, as seen in recent Lebanon incidents linked to Mossad and Hezbollah.
Adding to the intrigue, Japanese firm Icom clarified that the radios allegedly used in Lebanon blasts were discontinued a decade ago, with the company emphasizing strict compliance with security regulations.
On the global front, the US has deployed the Typhon missile system in the Philippines, heightening tensions with China over the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, with no plans for withdrawal as the system becomes pivotal in regional strategy.
Finally, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has asserted that China's challenge surpasses the Cold War, urging for stronger tech investments and diplomatic actions to counter Beijing's influence, as the US navigates complex international relations.