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Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida

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Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents to take all necessary precautions

The Florida National Guard is activating 2,500 troops across the state.

Meanwhile residents in many places across the Sunshine state are stocking up on essentials items leaving many store shelves bare.

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents to take all necessary precautions against what is expected to be the ‘storm of the century.’

Hurricane Ian is quickly barreling toward the Coast of Florida.

The governor’s update came as St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport said its terminal will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday due to mandatory evacuation orders remain closed until the evacuation order is removed.

Multiple Florida public schools will be used as shelters for residents exiting evacuation and flood zones.

“We know that this is going to have major impacts on Florida’s gulf coast. We’ve issued waivers of weight restrictions for commercial trucks to ensure we ample fuel and resources coming into Florida,” he added, “make sure you’re prepared there’s no need to panic by if you normally don’t drink a lot of water and you may not need to go on by 20 gallons of water right now so just do what you need to be prepared.”

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian is currently a category 2 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of about 100 mph and is moving northwest at about 13 miles an hour.

The storm appears to be on track to turn and pass the Florida Keys on Tuesday evening before closing in on Florida’s western coast on Wednesday.

Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.


Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.


Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.


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Albanese apologises to Jewish community at Bondi attack memorial

Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.

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Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.


Anthony Albanese has apologised to the Jewish community, saying Australia failed to keep people safe after the Bondi terror attack.

Speaking at a memorial in Sydney, he pledged to confront antisemitism and stand with families and first responders in grief and unity.


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