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Trump subpoenaed; response to Russia threat; Musk/Twitter investigation
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump; European and world leaders sounded off on Russia’s threat of World War III; and Elon Musk is under investigation over his acquisition of Twitter. Those stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump… -
WHO warns of COVID-19 wave in Europe as Japan, Taiwan open back up
Just as health experts were warning of a new wave of COVID-19 infections in Europe, officials in Japan and Taiwan lifted restrictions on foreign travelers. The developments show how the pandemic has changed in severity across different places and times over the past 2 1/2 years. The warning of a European COVID-19 wave came from… -
Russia warns of World War III; Alex Jones verdict; Social Security boost
Russia’s latest threats over Ukraine included references to World War III; Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to those affected by the Sandy Hook shooting; and a large boost to Social Security benefits is expected. These stories highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Russia threatens World War III – Russian… -
WSJ: Federal officials traded stock in companies their agencies oversee
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, thousands of federal officials owned shares or traded stocks of companies whose fates were directly affected by their employers’ actions. The Journal published the investigation Tuesday after the paper “obtained and analyzed more than 31,000 financial-disclosure forms for about 12,000 senior career employees, political staff and presidential appointees.”… -
Europe experiences pipeline leak as continent looks to address fuel crisis
As Europe looks to navigate an ongoing fuel crisis, the continent faced another setback Wednesday, with Poland announcing a leak on the Druzhba pipeline from Russia reduced the flow of oil to Germany. Poland said the leak was probably caused by an accident, separating this leak from the Nord Stream pipeline leaks last month. Poland… -
Russia strikes Kyiv; North Korea threatens South; Nobel Prize for economics
Russia attacked multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, with strikes; North Korea explains its reasoning behind its recent missile launches; and a former Federal Reserve chairman won the Nobel Prize in economics. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Russia launches strikes on Ukraine – At least eights people were killed and dozens… -
Louisiana liquidates assets with BlackRock over ‘anti-fossil fuel policies’
Sometimes politics mixes with business like oil and water. Republican states are making that clear by defending their oil and energy sectors against investment banks who have openly taken a stance against fossil fuels. Louisiana is the latest state to do so by backing out of their business dealings with BlackRock. BlackRock is an investment… -
Following OPEC oil production cut, US could be considering Venezuela
As the OPEC decision to cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day leaves America scrambling to find additional sources, Venezuela could be one of them. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday the Biden administration is preparing to scale down sanctions on Venezuela. This would allow Chevron to resume pumping oil in the country.… -
Dozens dead in Thailand shooting; more Korean missile launches; DACA ruling
On Oct. 6, 2022, the worst mass shooting in Thailand’s history has left at least 37 people dead including at least 24 children; North and South Korea escalate missile firings; and a federal appeals court has ruled against DACA. 35 dead in Thailand mass shooting – At least 37 people are dead including at least… -
Study: 66 clinics no longer offer abortions in 15 states since Roe overturned
What’s usually seen as a social issue has been a top political issue for the November midterms, the first election cycle after the Supreme Court overturned of Roe v. Wade. Abortion has generally been a top five concern for voters in polls leading up to the election. A new study from abortion advocacy group Guttmacher… -
Major CEOs predict a recession amid steady inflation, stagnant global trade
Polls have pointed to inflation and the economy as top concerns for voters heading into midterms. Now, those concerns are being shared with major CEOs of U.S. companies. A survey showed the world’s richest are preparing for a recession. A survey of 400 CEOs shows a staggering 91% believe a recession is bound to happen… -
OPEC+ announces steep cut to oil production, US braces for ramifications
Major oil producers around the world have announced a steep cut to oil production at an OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday. OPEC+ leaders said 2 million barrels of oil per day will be slashed from production. That is the biggest cut since the beginning of the pandemic. The announcement has ignited fears of higher gas prices… -
Biden visits Florida; S Korea missile mishap; Putin annexes Ukraine regions
On Oct. 5, 2022, President Joe Biden will visit Florida to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian; a South Korean missile misfires during drills in response to North Korea; and Russia formally annexes portions of Ukraine. Biden to visit Hurricane Ian aftermath in Florida – President Biden will visit Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday…
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