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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… -
Lawyer for Martha’s Vineyard migrants discredits DeSantis consent forms
When dozens of migrants showed up in Martha’s Vineyard, there was quick action to get them off the island. Now, a lengthy legal battle is brewing over the decision to send them there in the first place. But the narrative is nothing new. Migrants have been relocated to democrat-run sanctuary cities for months. Tens of… -
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… -
Hurricane Ian aims at Florida; Iran blames US for protests; Harris in Japan
On Sept. 26, 2022, Tropical Storm Ian has been upgraded to a hurricane as it’s projected path is aimed at Florida; Iran has accused the U.S. of destabilizing their country as protests breakout; and Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan ahead of the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral. Hurricane Ian aimed at Florida… -
Iran woman dies following arrest for not wearing hijab, feminist protests erupt
22-year-old Mahsa Amini was detained last week by Tehran’s morality police, accused of not wearing her hijab properly. The hijab, a head covering worn by some Muslim women, has been mandatory in Iran since 1979. The United Nations Human Rights Council said Iran’s morality police have been cracking down on women they accuse of not… -
FedEx announces rate hikes as delivery services experience lack of demand
In response to disappointing quarterly financial numbers, FedEx announced it will institute rate hikes along with cost-cutting measures. The company’s revenue and net income per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 both missed Wall Street expectations. “First quarter consolidated operating results were adversely impacted by global volume softness that accelerated in the… -
Russian referendums; South Korea military show; GOP midterm agenda
On Sept. 23, 2022, Russia begins elections to annex portions of Ukraine; the U.S. and South Korea strengthen relationship following North Korean nuclear threats; and the GOP will unveil their midterm election agenda. Russia votes to annex areas of Ukraine – Voting began Friday in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine on referendums to join Russia.… -
Hurricane Fiona eyes Canada after week-long battering in Caribbean
Multiple islands have felt the wrath of Hurricane Fiona all week. Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republican were two of the first to be hit, followed most recently by Bermuda. While the eye of the hurricane missed Bermuda, outer portions of the system still caused havoc on the island. Fiona was downgraded to a category…
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