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Biggest News Moments This Week: Hurricane Ian Wreaks Havoc
Hurricane Ian caused major flooding and damage in Florida earlier this week, and President Biden is imposing new sanctions on Russia after its annexation of several Ukrainian regions. But this wasn’t all that happened this week. Keep reading to learn more about some of the biggest stories from this week.
Hurricane Ian Slams Florida
With max winds around 150 MPH, Category 4 Hurricane Ian landed in Florida on Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of residents, causing severe damage, and flooding parts of the state. The death toll is still being tallied but Biden estimates the total impact from Ian on Florida is “likely to rank among the worst in the nation's history." On Friday, the hurricane — now a Category 1 — was barreling toward South Carolina after its path of destruction in the Sunshine State.
Biden Slams Russia After Its Annexation of Ukrainian Land
The Biden administration said it is imposing new sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of four regions in southeastern Ukraine. The Kremlin formalized the annexation process Friday, a clear violation of international law.
The Kremlin holding a signing ceremony in Moscow to formally announce the annexation of the territories. The land grab occurring after staged …
CNN — The US is imposing what it describes as “swift and severe costs” on Russia, including sanctions on a figure the Biden administration says is key to Russia’s economy, after President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of regions of Ukraine following what the West casts as “sham …
Ketanji Brown Jackson Gets Her Investiture Ceremony
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday participated in her investiture ceremony, a ritual celebration for new U.S. Supreme Court justices. The ceremony was particularly historic given her status as the first Black woman on the highest court in the land.
Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Brown Jackson walk down the steps of the Supreme Court after her investiture ceremony.
Ahead of the Supreme Court's term beginning next week, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson participated in her investiture ceremony Friday. Both President Biden, who made a campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court, and Vice President Harris, attended. Jackson has already been sworn …
CNN — The Supreme Court, a place bound by tradition and formality, will hold one of its most scripted rituals on Friday for a justice whose appointment broke the mold of history. The investiture ceremony for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the bench, will be marked by pomp from the …
And Italy’s Next Prime Minister Is…
After the nation held its elections Sunday, Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister — and the country’s most far-right prime minister since Benito Mussolini.
Italy appears on the brink of having its most far-right government since World War Two ultra conservative party leader. Georgia Maloney is claiming …
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy's election, and is on course to become the country's first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy's most right-wing government since World War Two. That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU's third-biggest …
Puerto Rico Gets Help with Special Waiver
The Biden administration decided Wednesday to issue a waiver of the Jones Act, allowing a non-American ship to transport desperately needed diesel fuel to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona slammed the island earlier this month. The Jones Act, which passed in 1920 to protect U.S. shipping companies from competition, prevents foreign vessels from carrying goods between American ports.
Legislators and activists had previously pressured the Biden administration to waive the law. The Biden administration moved Wednesday to allow a non-U.S. flagged ship to transport fuel to Puerto Rico, following pressure to waive a rule in the face of a diesel shortage after Hurricane Fiona. The …
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Has the administration or will the administration waive? The Jones act that would allow for a diesel carrying ship to dock their in Puerto Rico to …
There's a ship that's prepared to deliver diesel to Puerto Rico and it's moment of greatest need but the ship is prohibited by the Jones act from …
