Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned in a letter to Congress that the US could hit its debt limit as early as January 14. The federal government cannot borrow any more money once it hits the debt ceiling.
Days after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf, the lifeguards behind the rescues of construction workers are speaking about the moments they sprang into action. “Myself and Lieutenant Hofmann could see the wharf collapsing into the ocean,” said Lt. Isaiah Mullen, a lifeguard with the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Lieutenants Mullen and Sam …