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FILE PHOTO: Empty shelves show a shortage of baby formula in San Antonio

Economy May 19

The current baby formula shortage sheds light on longstanding weaknesses within the industry

By Kevin Ketels, The Conversation

Politics May 19

Cans of baby formula used to make milk for orphaned elephants, are seen at the kitchen of the Reteti elephant sanctuary, i...
WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that hasĀ angered American parentsĀ and become a political liability for President Joe Biden.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Economy May 16

FILE PHOTO: Empty shelves show a shortage of baby formula in San Antonio
FDA, Abbott reach agreement to reopen baby formula plant

Infant formula maker Abbott says it's reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage.

By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

World Mar 16

Shipping containers are partly immersed in water at the flooded harbour in Riesa after Elbe river broke its banks
Climate change is already disrupting the global supply chain. Here’s how

The impact of the COVID pandemic on the global supply chain has been widely reported. But extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories worldwide, and experts warn these climate-induced disruptions will only get worse.

By Jacques Leslie, Yale Environment 360

Politics Feb 22

U.S. President Joe Biden listens during a virtual roundtable on securing critical minerals at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
WATCH: Biden announces $35 million investment to help supply chain resiliency

Biden announced a $35 million investment in the domestic production of minerals and materials that are needed to create a wide range of technological devices, including computers, batteries, smartphones, vehicles and home appliances.

By Associated Press

Jan 25

U.S. warns that computer chip shortage could shut down factories

By Associated Press

The chips used in the production of automobiles and medical devices are especially scarce. The department said demand for chips was up 17 percent last year from 2019.

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Jan 25

IMF projects slower growth for world economy as inflation rises

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its forecast for the world economy this year.

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Jan 08

Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Terry Tang, Associated Press

First responders, hospitals, schools and government agencies have employed an all-hands-on-deck approach to keep the public safe, but they are worried how much longer they can keep it up.

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Dec 23

Buttigieg doles out $241 million to U.S. ports to boost supply chain

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

It includes $52.3 million to help boost rail capacity at the port in Long Beach, California, and $20 million for Portsmouth, Virginia, to build out a supply chain for the offshore wind industry.

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Dec 22

WATCH: Biden speaks on supply chain issues, economic growth

By Associated Press

Biden said that retail inventories are up 3 percent from last year and on-shelf availability for products is at 91 percent, close to where it was before the pandemic.

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