Port Grows, Toys Shift, Energy Rises | Long Beach News

The Port of Long Beach is crushing it this year, shipping more cargo than last year’s record—with July ranking as the second-busiest ever. Businesses are flexing their adaptability after years of disruptions, even as rising prices and economic uncertainty weigh on consumers. Meanwhile, the port is eyeing a cleaner future, exploring small modular nuclear reactors for sustainable energy, with safety front and center. And for holiday shoppers? Forget one big hit—expect sensory squishies, a tech-savvy Tickle Me Elmo, and mini record players to dominate. The toy market’s steadier this year, but beware counterfeit goods online—stick to trusted sellers to avoid fakes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/645e7d9b69a1cad0