They vowed to fix water woes and save cities millions. But a Times investigation found the deals racked up debt and left many worse off than before.
Category: Shortages
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6 Reasons That It’s Hard to Get Your Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Prescriptions
An array of obstacles make it difficult for patients to obtain Wegovy or Zepbound. Finding Wegovy is “like winning the lottery,” one nurse practitioner said.
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How the War With Hamas Has Damaged Israel’s Tech Firms and Economy
Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.
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U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries
The Biden administration said its second grant under a new program would help Microchip Technology expand its facilities in Oregon and Colorado.
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General Motors Reports a 14% Jump in U.S. Auto Sales in 2023
The nation’s largest automaker sold more cars in 2023 than a year ago as supply chain chaos ended, but sales are now under pressure from rising interest rates.
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The ‘2024 Problem’: Japan Grapples With a Shortage of Truck Drivers
The country is moving to curb the industry’s punishing work hours. But that could leave a shortfall that disrupts Japan’s entire logistics system.
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America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.
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F.A.A. to Investigate Exhaustion Among Air Traffic Controllers
The federal aviation agency plans to form a panel to look into the potential risks posed by a fatigued work force, after a spate of close calls this year.
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Behind the Shortage Keeping Cancer Patients From Chemo
Key drugs have been in scarce supply, revealing a deep crisis in the generic drug industry.
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Possible Ways to Ease Drug Shortages
Lawmakers, U.S. officials and industry experts have offered measures to try to shore up the generic drug market.
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Biden Administration Chooses Military Supplier for First Chips Act Grant
The award, which will go to BAE Systems, is part of a new government program aimed at creating a more secure supply of semiconductors.
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Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.