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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

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But as someone with a long history in national security , I can tell you our government remains blind to many of these threats. This includes key terminals in Europe, Africa, Latin America — and even the Freeport Container Port in the Bahamas, just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, run by a Hong Kong-based conglomerate.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

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Although the port sustained relatively minimal infrastructure damage, large container ships remained anchored offshore as authorities need to ensure that the Houston Ship Channel is free from debris and deep enough for large vessels to go through. US Coast Guard warned that it may take weeks before an all-clear can be given. RELIEF EFFORTS.

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Hurricane Irma: What We Know So Far

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As the strongest hurricane to hit the Atlantic on record, Irma is set to bring maximum sustained winds of of up to 290 kph. Irma may also hit Cuba and the Bahamas over the weekend. Here’s what we know so far: FORECASTS. Storm surges between 7 and 11 feet are expected throughout the British and U.S. Virgin Islands.