U.S. dockworkers and port operators have reached a tentative deal. The agreement ends a three-day strike affecting the East and Gulf Coasts. It includes a wage increase of about 62 percent over six years. Both sides agreed to extend their master contract until January 2025. They will resume talks later to hash out any unresolved differences.
Israel says it struck Hezbollah and Hamas terrorists across Lebanon and the West Bank Thursday. The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it struck around 200 Hezbollah targets overnight in Lebanese territory, including on the terrorist group’s infrastructure sites, weapons storage facilities, and observation posts in southern Lebanon. The U.S. said it was discussing possible Israeli retaliation against Iran’s missile attack this week. President Joe Biden indicated Israel may strike Iran’s oil facilities but said he would not support an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris held dueling campaign events in key battleground states. Trump urged people in Michigan to vote early. Harris campaigned in Wisconsin alongside Republican Liz Cheney. Polls show a tight race between Harris and Trump in both states.
