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Stunning images and videos of storm damage in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm but not before devastating winds and floods pummeled southwest Florida. A place known for beautiful beach getaways can hardly be recognized in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s destruction as record-breaking storm surges paved a path through the Sunshine State. Streets are no longer visible and likely… -
Ukraine regions to be annexed; Harris in Korea; fourth Nord Stream leak reported
On Sept. 29, 2022, Russia announced its plan to annex regions of Ukraine; Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea; and a fourth leak in the Nord Stream pipelines has been reported. Russia to annex regions of Ukraine – Russia announced Thursday it will formally annex four regions of… -
US Embassy: Americans in Russia urged to leave country amid military draft
Officials in the U.S. and Europe are countering what could be a three-pronged escalation from Russia seven months after the country began its invasion of Ukraine. The country’s military draft, geopolitical moves and energy standoff with Europe are all coming to a head. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is warning Americans who live in Russia… -
Department of Defense report: China is stealing federally funded US research
“China, not the U.S., is the ultimate beneficiary of DoD and other [U. S. government] research investments.” This is the shocking conclusion coming from a Pentagon report revealing federally funded research companies in the U.S. are being bought out by China. The Department of Defense report was obtained by Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Ernst is leading… -
Student loan forgiveness battle; North Korea missile launch; ending US hunger
On Sept. 28, 2022, the first federal lawsuit has been filed against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan; North Korea fires missiles in a show against Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to South Korea; and the president is set to unveil a plan to end hunger in the U.S. by 2030. Student loan forgiveness… -
Hurricane Ian teeters on Category 5 as 155 mph winds hurl toward Florida
In the early morning hours Wednesday, Hurricane Ian severely intensified. It went from wind speeds of 120 MPH to 155 MPH, just shy of the 157 MPH threshold for Category 5. Hurricane Ian is projected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday afternoon. Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, said in a press conference Wednesday morning that… -
China, Russia warships spotted near Alaskan island amid tensions with US
The U.S. Coast Guard is closely watching a new naval presence seen near Alaska. The group of warships belong to China and Russia. A U.S. Coast Guard ship was on a routine patrol in the Bering Sea when it came across a guided missile cruiser from China. Behind it was two other Chinese naval ships… -
Gas leaks found in Russian pipelines, investigators considering sabotage
Two of Russia’s gas pipelines have three unexplained leaks occurring almost simultaneously on Tuesday. It has experts investigating the possibility of a deliberate act of sabotage as the energy crisis in Europe rages on. The battle over energy has been ongoing since the war in Ukraine. The pipelines run under the Baltic Sea and they… -
Tampa Bay readies for ‘storm of the century’ as Hurricane Ian strengthens
Hurricane Ian is being called the “storm of the century” as it is projected to be the strongest system to hit the Tampa Bay area in more than 100 years. Ian struck Cuba in the early morning hours Tuesday as a Category 3 hurricane. As it makes its way through the warm Gulf of Mexico,… -
Oath Keepers founder trial; potential ‘Rust’ charges; NASA crash test
On Sept. 27, 2022, jury selection begins in one of the biggest Jan. 6 trials to date; potential charges could be announced “within weeks” related to the deadly shooting on the “Rust” movie set; and NASA’s asteroid crash test is deemed a success. Jury selection in Oath Keepers founder trial – Jury selection will begin… -
Italy to elect Meloni as first female PM, first conservative government in decades
Italy’s government is expected to become a conservative powerhouse as Giorgia Meloni is the likely winner in the election for the nation’s prime minister. The conservative coalition is predicted to have a majority in both the upper and the lower Houses of Italy’s Parliament. The election results mark a shift from left-leaning rule for the… -
NFL’s Pro Bowl to be replaced with flag football and skills competitions in 2023
The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with a skills competitions and a flag football game according to the Associated Press. The new event will replace the Pro Bowl which started in 1951 as the NFL’s All-Star Game. It will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their… -
US warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for Russia in face of nuclear threats
A Russian drone strike in Ukraine overnight near Odesa sparked a massive fire and explosion, the Ukrainian military said Monday. The attack came just hours after the United States vowed to take decisive action and promised “catastrophic consequences” if Russia used nuclear weapons in Ukraine following a threat from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The war…
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