Rail Strike Averted
Deals have now been reached with all twelve unions, apparently averting a rail strike. The workers still have to vote.
Inflation in August Higher than Expected
The August CPI was higher than anticipated, as was the reading for core inflation.
Europe May Never Recover from Russian Gas Shutoff
As the high cost of natural gas and electricity shuts down European manufacturing plants, some fear they may never return.
India To Tax Wheat Exports
As floods hit rice production in India and Pakistan, and drought cuts production in the U.S., India raises taxes on rice exports.
Floods from Tropical Storm Kay to Hit California, Possibly Nevada
Hurricane Kay is heading to Southern California. Flooding from hurricanes can be very dangerous and often causes more loss of life than high winds.
33 Reasons the Food Crisis will Grow Worse
Crops losses around the globe are mounting, many caused by drought or flooding. Here's a list of 33.
Is the Answer Bunkers or Cooperative Farms?
Who has a better chance of surviving the end f the world, a billionaire in a bunker or a homesteader practicing regenerative farming?
2020s Might be Worse than the 1970s
Historian warns people not to be "overoptimistic" as the economy this decade might be worse than it was in the 1970s.
British Deploy Fighter Aircraft to Civilian Airports
The British Air Force has decided to redeploy its Typhoon and F-35 fighter aircraft to regional airports to avoid attack.
Civil War May be Breaking Out In Baghdad
Riots in the Green Zone led to running gun battles and rocket attacks with multiple deaths and many injuries reported.