Morning Wire Same Sex Couple Blessings & TN Sues Blackrock | Afternoon Update | 12.18.23
Dec 18, 2023
Severe weather in the Northeast has led to widespread power outages, while BP halts shipping in the Red Sea due to safety concerns. The Vatican has clarified its stance on blessings for same-sex couples, reflecting shifts in church practices. In other news, a Hamas tunnel has been discovered, significant drug seizures have taken place in San Diego, and a lawsuit against BlackRock is stirring discussion. Meanwhile, space tomatoes make headlines as they are successfully recovered from the International Space Station.
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BP Halts Red Sea Shipments
- BP paused Red Sea tanker shipments due to Houthi terrorist threats.
- This action follows similar decisions by other companies and has driven a surge in global oil prices.
Vatican's Stance on Same-Sex Relationships
- The Vatican clarified its stance on same-sex relationships, causing confusion.
- Blessings are allowed for individuals but don't validate the relationships themselves, reaffirming marriage as between a man and woman.
Tennessee Sues BlackRock
- Tennessee's AG sued BlackRock, claiming they misled consumers about ESG initiatives.
- The lawsuit alleges BlackRock's actions prevented consumers from making informed investment choices.