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The Coast Guard has taken the lead on the seizures so far, indicating that the actions are a law-enforcement operation rather than a military blockade.
“Please take the necessary protective actions as flooding and debris flow will be a major issue this upcoming week,” the weather service warned.
From Los Angeles Times
On Nov. 19, the city ordered Waymo to stop charging its autonomous cars at the two lots overnight or face the possibility of legal action.
From Los Angeles Times
In an interview with foreign media on Monday, Katayama stated that Japan has a “free hand” to take action in the currency markets to counter movements that are out of line with economic fundamentals.
Oil futures settled higher as the U.S. stepped up actions to enforce a blockade of tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, and Ukraine continued strikes on Russia’s oil infrastructure.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
