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Biden to be greeted in Texas with near-record gas prices

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3 years ago

March 10, 2022

Biden to be greeted in Texas with near-record gas prices

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When he travels to Texas Tuesday, President Biden shall be greeted with near-record fuel costs because the Russia-Ukraine struggle stretches right into a thirteenth day.

Earlier than he leaves Washington for Fort Price, Biden is anticipated to announce a ban on Russian oil imports to america.

Individuals are experiencing the best fuel costs because the 2008 monetary disaster, with the nationwide fuel worth common reaching greater than $4 per gallon – the best common thus far, in response to AAA.

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The earlier document was $4.103 set through the monetary disaster in 2008, in response to information from GasBuddy.

Gasoline costs are displayed at a Mobil fuel station in Brooklyn, New York, Feb. 10, 2022.
(Michael Nagle/Xinhua by way of Getty Pictures)

As of Tuesday, the typical worth per gallon of fuel in Texas, in response to AAA information, is $3.855, simply just below the nationwide common of $4.173. And in response to Gasoline Buddy, the most affordable worth for a gallon of unleaded fuel in Fort Price on Monday was $3.59.

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The common in Texas for normal unleaded falls slightly below its record-high of $3.985 in July 2008.

The administration has confronted bipartisan stress to ban Russian oil and enhance home vitality manufacturing. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Monday, referred to as for “boycotts” of Russian oil imports to the U.S. and European nations.

In this March 8, 2022, image from video provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office and posted on Instagram, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in Kyiv, Ukraine.

On this March 8, 2022, picture from video offered by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Workplace and posted on Instagram, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in Kyiv, Ukraine.
(Ukrainian Presidential Press Workplace by way of AP)

A Biden administration official instructed Fox Information on Tuesday {that a} choice on a attainable ban of oil imports from Russia to america is “imminent.” White Home press secretary Jen Psaki stated Monday stated that “no choice has been made at this level.”

Russia is the third-largest producer of oil on this planet, however the impression to U.S. oil imports can be “minimal” in comparison with allies, administration officers instructed Fox Information.

Russian oil exports account for about one third of Europe’s oil imports, nonetheless, for america, Russian exports are slightly below 10% of U.S. total imports.

“We’re additionally very nicely conscious, as we’re having these conversations and as we’re consulting with our companions, that there can be—that we’ve completely different capacities and capabilities,” Psaki stated.

Democrats and Republicans in Congress have additionally stated it could be time for a ban on Russian imports.

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Republicans and reasonable Democrats alike are calling for the ramping up of American vitality manufacturing, with GOP lawmakers criticizing the Biden administration for shutting down U.S. oil and fuel pipelines.

President Biden clears his throat as he announces new steps requiring government to buy more made-in-America goods during remarks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, March 4, 2022.

President Biden clears his throat as he broadcasts new steps requiring authorities to purchase extra made-in-America items throughout remarks within the Eisenhower Government Workplace Constructing’s South Courtroom Auditorium on the White Home in Washington, March 4, 2022.
(REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)

When requested about potential congressional laws to ban Russian oil imports to the U.S., and whether or not the president would signal such laws into regulation, Psaki quipped: “Is a invoice on its approach over right here that’s handed Congress? I don’t assume so.”

“The president has not decided at this time limit,” she stated. “In order that’s the place we stand.”

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Biden is touring to Fort Price with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough to talk with VA well being care suppliers about addressing the well being results of environmental exposures comparable to burn pits. He will even obtain a briefing on major care and specialty well being providers for veterans.

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Los Angeles, Ca

Man struck by car during violent bar fight in Laguna Beach

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39 minutes ago

December 11, 2024

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Man struck by car during violent bar fight in Laguna Beach

Two people were arrested following a violent bar fight that ended in a man being struck by a car in downtown Laguna Beach.

The suspects were identified as Itay Zaiger, 25, and Nicholas Tasooji, 39, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department.

On Dec. 7, police responded to an altercation on the 200 block of Beach Street at around 2:19 a.m.

Arriving officers found two men at the scene who said they were intentionally struck by a driver following an altercation that began at a local bar on Forest Avenue.

Investigators learned two groups of men were arguing inside the bar earlier that night. The argument then escalated into “philosophical differences between the Israeli/Palestinian conflict,” police said.

The hostilities continued outside of the bar before the confrontation turned physical.

That’s when Zaiger reportedly chased a man in the opposing group and tackled him, police said. The man claimed Zaiger kicked him in the head several times after he was tackled to the ground, causing moderate head trauma.

Tasooji, a friend of the man who was tackled, then allegedly drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk and struck one of Zaiger’s friends, an unidentified 28-year-old man, police said. The impact caused significant injuries to his lower extremities. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Tasooji then drove away from the scene but was eventually found by police nearby.

Tasooji was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon with further charges pending the ongoing investigation.

Zaiger was arrested for assault likely to cause great bodily injury. He was released on bond with a future date to appear in court.

The incident remains under investigation by Laguna Beach police’s Major Crimes Detail. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Flagstad at 949-715-0984.

Los Angeles, Ca

Suspect shot and killed by police in Orange County

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9 hours ago

December 10, 2024

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Suspect shot and killed by police in Orange County

Investigations are underway after a man was shot and killed by police in Buena Park Tuesday.

Buena Park police officers responded to reports of a possibly armed suspect who was seen walking on lanes of the 5 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard at around 1 p.m.

Authorities spotted the suspect on Artesia Boulevard and, following a confrontation, police opened fire on the man.

He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Details are limited and the moments leading up to the deadly shooting were not released. The case remains under investigation by the California Department of Justice and the Buena Park Police Department.

“Upon completion of the investigation, it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review,” said the California Attorney General’s Office.

The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information on the case is encouraged to contact Buena Park Police at 714-562-3978 and ask to speak with Detective Lowe.

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Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations

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19 hours ago

December 10, 2024

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Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations

Pepperdine University continues to be impacted by the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County, Calif., early Tuesday morning, and a shelter-in-place remains in effect “until at least daylight,” the university said.

Pepperdine’s updates have been coming across the university’s Facebook and X pages since just before 1 a.m. local time. Daylight is expected to be just before 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.

“The University understands the worst of the fire has pushed past Pepperdine,” a post to X reads. “However, there are smaller spot fires on campus that are not threatening life or structures, and fire resources remain on campus to address these spot fires as they occur.”

The post went on to say, “Additionally, power remains out for much of Malibu and therefore, to ensure the safety of our community, we will maintain the shelter-in-place protocol until at least daylight. The EOC will continue to update the community.”

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A firefighter sprays water as the Franklin Fire burns near a building on December 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Malibu campus operations have been suspended for Tuesday, canceling classes and final exams as students prepare for winter break. Power is out on campus, as well, spokesman Mike Friel told Fox News Digital.

“An updated final exam schedule will be released later today by the Dean’s office of each school,” Pepperdine posted to X.

A shelter-in-place for community members was issued and directed to the Tyler Campus Center and Payson Library after the university’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) was activated.

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Franklin Fire evacuation map, provided by the county of Los Angeles incident response website. (County of Los Angeles)

The third-alarm brush fire off Malibu Canyon Road and Station Boundary forced residents in the area to be evacuated, and others are under evacuation warning.

So far, no injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of the fire, according to FOX Weather.

An overnight view of the Franklin Fire, impacting residents in Malibu, Calif. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Los Angeles County Fire Department units are on the ground and in the air fighting the brush fire, the department said on Facebook.

The fire has scorched more than 1,822 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire. It started at 10:50 p.m. and the cause is under investigation.

The Franklin Fire burns near a building on December 10, 2024 on Malibu, California. The wildfire has scorched 1,800 acres near Pepperdine University prompting evacuations along the coast amid high winds with some structures destroyed. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Along with evacuations, the fire has ked to officials closing Pacific Coast Highway between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Corral Canyon Road, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported.

For fire evacuation updates and emergency information, visit the county of Los Angeles incident response website.

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