Food prices—especially meat and poultry—have skyrocketed in the past four years and could be exacerbated further next year when new EPA rules for meat processors go into effect.
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| WORDS OF WISDOM | | "Sure I am of this, that you have only to endure to conquer." | | WINSTON CHURCHILL | | Good morning! Today we're covering the end of the port strike, the G7's condemnation of Iran, and President Joe Biden's tour of hurricane-hit areas.
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Strike Out Tens of thousands of dock and port workers are heading back to work after their union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement to end the labor dispute. The breakthrough came after port employers reportedly offered a 62 percent wage increase over six years. The agreement also extends their master contract to add more time to iron out details over a new contract. All current job action will stop immediately, and as many as 50,000 maritime workers will return to work on Oct. 4. The strike was the largest shutdown of Atlantic and Gulf coast ports in 50 years. Work stoppages were estimated to affect billions in daily trade volumes. Economists projected that a week- or month-long disruption could have harmed the economy and potentially rekindled inflationary pressures. Read the full story here› | |
G7 Leaders Condemn Iran President Joe Biden and the rest of the leaders of the Group of Seven nations—the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom—expressed dismay at Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile salvo targeting Israel. "We, the Leaders of the G7, express deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and condemn in the strongest terms Iran's direct military attack against Israel, which constitutes a serious threat to regional stability," the G7 leaders said in a joint statement on Oct. 3.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched the ballistic missiles at Israel as a retaliation for the deaths of Hamas, Hezbollah, and IRGC members. The IRGC has also said that, if Israel responds to the missile barrage, it will face further "heavy attacks." Read the full story here› | |
Disaster Tour Biden surveyed hurricane damage in Florida and Georgia on Thursday amid criticism from Republicans about the slow pace of the federal response. The president emphasized the need to unite as Americans during disaster recovery. He said that his administration's major spending initiatives have benefited red states more than blue states over the past 3 1/2 years. Biden defended rescue efforts, stating that he deployed "extensive resources" before Helene made landfall and approved emergency declarations. During Biden's visit, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at Anna Maria Island, which was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Since the recovery efforts began, DeSantis has tried to draw a contrast between the state's response and the federal government's, saying that the state was able to move much faster. Read the full story here› How do you like today's Morning Brief? Tell us what you think here. | | | | MORE TOP NEWS | | | | | | | | | | | | INSPIRING | | | | A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR | You are cordially invited to Shen Yun's FREE weekend chamber & solo concert premiering on Oct 5, 8PM ET! Featuring classic favorites by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, as well as a traditional erhu solo. Join us for an exciting evening of music. After premiering, the recording will become a paid program, so don't miss it. Sign up now to watch for FREE › Explore ShenYunCreations.com – Shen Yun's streaming platform, featuring world-class dance, past programs, and all-original music, behind-the-scenes and more. | | CULTURE |  | | A Tale of Two Sculptures: Bernini Busts at the Borghese Gallery | | Considered the successor to Michaelangelo, Bernini was a talented sculptor who transformed 17th century art. No other artist could capture life in marble like he did. His blending of naturalism, animation, and psychological insight gave rise to the Baroque style of sculpture.
But Bernini's natural talent with marble didn't mean that sculpting was easy. Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned a bust of himself, which Bernini had nearly finished when a crack in the marble appeared on the bust's forehead.
The two busts of the cardinal are on display in Rome's Borghese Gallery, where visitors can compare them. So lifelike, they appear "paused," these sculptures are a testament to Bernini's skill and artistic vision. | | | | | EPOCH TV | | | | | | OPINION | | | | | | EPOCH FUN | | | |
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