May Day Rallies

Many nations will celebrate International Workers Day, Labor Day, or May Day on May 1st. Rallies and gatherings of up to 200,000 people are expected in some places. Rallies may be especially large and disruptive this year as workers in protest austerity measures in many countries. While most gatherings will …

United States – Flood Conditions Continue to Disrupt Midwest

Parts of the Mississippi, Illinois, and Wabash rivers will remain above flood stage through at least April 28 with riverside communities in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana continuing to experience flood-related transportation and commercial disruptions. Businesses may not operate at full capacity for an extended period because of damage to facilities, …