Power Grid Operators Warn of Electricity Shortages
A U.S. energy crisis is emerging and electricity power-grid operators are warning of the potential of rolling blackouts as the summer heat arrives.
Tag: Shortages
Rep. Murphy to Newsmax: Blame Biden for Gas Prices, Shortages, Not the War
President Joe Biden is trying to blame some of the woes Americans are facing, including higher prices at the gas pump, on the war in Ukraine when the issues were caused by his actions and…
War to Spark Looming Food Shortages
As anybody who has gone grocery shopping recently can tell you, you’re spending more to get less. Much of the problem has to do with inflation running rampant, and some of it is the result…
Smithsonian Security: Staff Shortages Threaten Priceless Treasures
Smithsonian staff shortages are threatening the safety of priceless treasures and putting people at risk, security officers told The Washington Post.
Staffing Shortages Force NYPD to Order All Officers to Work Over New Year's
All uniformed members of the New York Police Department who were scheduled to be off for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day must now report to work. A departmental order canceling all scheduled days…
Rep. Cammack to Newsmax: COVID Test Shortages Due to Lack of Biden's Leadership
The shortage of COVID-19 at-home test kits that comes as the omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread is a “direct result of the lack of leadership coming out of the White House,” Rep. Kat Cammack…
US Drugstores Squeezed by Vaccine Demand, Staff Shortages
A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures.Drugstores are normally busy this time of year with flu shots and other vaccines,…
Companies Ordering Robot Workers at Record Numbers Over Labor Shortages
North American companies ordering for robotic “workers” in record numbers to alleviate the continuing labor shortage in hopes of keeping their operations competitive, according to a trade group involved in the robotic industry.
American Airlines Cancels Flights Due to Staff Shortages, Bad Weather
American Airlines said Saturday it has canceled hundreds of scheduled flights over the weekend due to staff shortages and unfavorable weather conditions.
Thanksgiving Dinner More Expensive This Year as Shortages, Inflation Take Toll
Food prices rose significantly for the month of September, with food at home rising 1.2%. Meat prices rose 3.3% just in September and increased 12.6% year-over-year. Food producers are dealing with shortages…
Supply Chain Shortages Threaten Massive Christmas Disappointments
Backed-up ports and the corresponding lack of goods going through the supply chain could become a real-life “Grinch,” making for a disappointing Christmas holiday for millions.
Supply Chain Disruptions Causing Shortages for School Lunches
In Charlotte, North Carolina, school districts are saying they’ve been forced to make last-minute adjustments to menu items for school lunches due to supply chain shortages….
Ida's Devastation Shocks as Fuel Shortages Hinder Recovery
Storm damage from Ida astounded officials on Wednesday a full three days after the powerful hurricane pounded southern Louisiana, as reconnaissance flights revealed entire communities devastated by winds and floods.With President Joe Biden due to…
Bus Driver Shortages Are Latest Challenge Hitting US Schools
A Montana school district is dangling $4,000 bonuses and inviting people to test drive big yellow school buses in hopes of enticing them to take a job that schools are struggling to fill as kids…
Biden Official Blasted for Saying Cuba Protests Were About COVID, Med Shortages
A State Department official’s tweet suggesting massive freedom protests in Cuba erupted across the island nation because of medication shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic triggered fierce blowback…