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Hurricane Ian leads to warning over electric vehicles catching fire
With the death and destruction that came with Hurricane Ian last week also came a relatively new and potentially growing problem: electric vehicles (EVs) catching fire. Florida State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted the issue in a tweet thread Thursday. “There’s a ton of EVs disabled from Ian. As those batteries corrode, fires start. That’s… -
Biden pardons thousands convicted of simple marijuana possession
President Joe Biden announced he is issuing pardons to anyone convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law. The pardons also cover thousands convicted of the crime in the District of Columbia. “There are thousands of people who are convicted for marijuana possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a… -
Biden’s ‘Armageddon’ comment; Hunter Biden charges; Nobel Peace Prize
President Joe Biden said the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at its highest level in 60 years; federal agents have gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge President Biden’s son Hunter; and this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners are seen as a rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Theses stories highlight the Daily… -
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… -
Elections software CEO arrested for allegedly stealing poll workers’ data
The founder and CEO of an elections software company is under arrest allegedly for stealing data on hundreds of Los Angeles County poll workers. The company Konnech won a contract with LA County for software to track election workers’ schedules, training, payroll and communications. Konnech was required to keep the data in the United States… -
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… -
Army recruitment misses mark by 25%, 15,000 soldiers short of annual goal
The U.S. Army has fallen short of its annual recruitment goal this year. It is short by about 15,000 soldiers. This means they missed the mark by 25 percent. Officials confirmed the numbers on Friday. While the Army was the only branch of service that didn’t meet its target, all of the others had to… -
Americans ‘prayed for death’ after being captured by Russia in Ukraine
Two Americans who were captured for helping Ukraine fight off Russia’s invasion have begun sharing their experience in captivity with major news outlets. U.S. military veterans Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were released by Russian-backed separatists as part of a prisoner exchange just over a week ago. “Surreal. I still have chill bumps. I always…
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