With Kyiv facing rolling electricity outages, authorities on Tuesday raced to repair the damage from a barrage of Russian missiles that slammed into the heart of the Ukrainian capital, in a significant escalation of the nearly eight-month-old war that drew international condemnation of Moscow.
Russia's latest wave of strikes across Ukraine has renewed Kyiv's pleas for more military assistance.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 12, 2022
Ukrainian officials say the country’s air defenses intercepted large numbers of missiles, but enough made it through to do deadly damage. https://t.co/dERBPhXuIg
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“Personally and politically, how do you react to that?” Tapper asked Biden, whose own involvement in his family’s overseas dealings will be a top focus of Republicans if they retake Congress in the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
President Biden warns that Saudi Arabia will face "consequences" after OPEC+ last week announced the biggest cut in oil production since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/CDPOufEUsV
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 12, 2022
Georgia GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Walker tells @ABCNewsLive he now knows the identify of an ex-girlfriend who claimed he reimbursed her for an abortion — and says she's lying. https://t.co/GIP0JlBsAG
— ABC News (@ABC) October 12, 2022
➤FLORIDA COMPANY TO PAY 73K AFTER FIRING REMOTE EMPLOYEE: The court ruled in favor of a remote employee from Netherlands after he was wrongfully terminated for refusing to turn on his webcam for an all-day training. Chetu, a U.S. software company told the employee he needed to keep his webcam on all day for a virtual training. Of course he refused stating it was an invasion of privacy and it made him feel uncomfortable. Court documents state Chetu didn't make it clear about the reasons for dismissal and there was no evidence of a refusal to work, nor was there reasonable instruction.The now resigned council president Nury Martinez was a no-show at Tuesday’s meeting, taking what she called a “leave of absence,” but residents expressed their outrage and demanded resignations. https://t.co/V3cNbb32e1
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 12, 2022
➤META UNVEILS $1,500 VR HEADSET: On Tuesday, META unveiled a high-end virtual reality headset called, META Quest Pro. The headset will have high-resolution sensors that will let people see mixed virtual and augmented reality in full color. The headset will be available to purchase October 25th and will retail at $1,499.99.
➤GET NEW BOOSTER BEFORE HALLOWEEN FOR A SAFER HOLIDAY SEASON: The White House said on Tuesday that eligible Americans should consider getting the updated COVID-19 booster before Halloween to have maximum protection during the holiday season. So far the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only about 11.5 million Americans have received their updated shots.
➤MATERNITY CARE IS GETTING HARDER TO COME BY: Maternal care is becoming increasingly difficult to access in the United States. A little more than a quarter of counties in the U.S. have no obstetric hospitals or birth centers. Furthermore, there is also no obstetric providers, such as obstetricians, gynecologists and certified midwives or nurse midwives. Nearly 7 million women live in areas with little to no access to maternity care, mostly in the South and Midwest, according to reports.
✞ANGELA LANSBURY DIES AT 96: Murder, She Wrote actress Angela Lansbury died on Tuesday at the age of 96—just days before her 97th birthday.Her family wrote in a statement, "The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday."
The statement continues, "In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Katherine and Ian, plus five great grandchildren and her brother, producer Edgar Lansbury. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Shaw. A private family ceremony will be held at a date to be determined."
Lansbury’s career in television, theater, and film spanned across several decades. She is most known for her role as Jessica Fletcher on the TV show Murder, She Wrote—a role that she held for 12 years. Lansbury also won five Tony Awards for her work in musicals and plays such as Mame and Blithe Spirit. She earned several Oscar nominations for films such as Gaslight, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and The Manchurian Candidate as well.
- Cleveland Guardians 1 vs New York Yankees 4
- Seattle Seahawks 7 vs Houston Astros 8
- Philiadelpia Philles 7 vs Atlanta Braves 6
- San Diego Padres 3 vs Los Angeles Dodgers 5
Raiders’ WR Davante Adams moments after the Raiders loss to the Chiefs: pic.twitter.com/lEjoOHS7x2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2022
⚽ENGLAND FANS FACE HUGE FINE IF THEY GO TOPLESS IN QATAR: England fans have been warned, you lose your shirt at this year's World Cup in Qatar you'll get fined. This comes after FIFA ordered fans to cover up despite temperatures possibly reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors are expected to cover their shoulders and knees when visiting public places and swimwear is allowed at hotel beaches and pools. The global tournament is set to kick off November 20th with Qatar vs Ecuador.
⚾FORMER ANGELS STAFFER ERIC KAY GIVEN 22 YEAR JAIL SENTENCE IN TYLER SKAGGS CASE: On Tuesday, former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay (right), was sentenced to 22 years in Federal prison for his role in the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The sentencing comes eight months after Kay was found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
🏀HORNETS: LaMELO BALL TO MISS SOME TIME: Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss 1-2 weeks because of a sprained left ankle. Ball left the game on Monday vs the Wizards after his foot was stepped on by Anthony Gil. Hornets open their 2022-2023 season Oct. 19 at San Antonio.
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