News Now Trending - Monday, March 14

The top trending news stories in San Diego on Monday, March 14, 2022.

INVADED 

·Putin Seeks Military Equipment From China 

·Ukraine President Zelenskyy will speak directly to US as Russia's onslaught intensifies

·Ukrainian pregnant woman, baby die after Russian air strike on maternity hospital: 'Kill me now'

·‘It’s agony’ iPhone app alerts O.C. family 24/7 when Ukraine relatives under rocket attack

·WH faces criticism as calls for the US, allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine grow

·Putin, sensing Biden's weakness, is heading toward a nuclear showdown

·Ukrainian police officer's gut-wrenching message after American journalist killed

·Deputy Secretary Of State Predicts The War Will End 'Very Badly For Ukrainian People'

IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DONE RIGHT…

·'When the time comes to squeeze the trigger I won't hesitate': Elite Canadian sniper tells of his decision to leave behind his fiancée and one-year-old son to take on Russian soldiers with his .338 rifle in Ukraine

·Musk challenges Putin to fight, with Ukraine as prize

·Russian McDonald's fan chains himself to eatery in attempt to prevent closing

·Russian oligarch's London mansion 'liberated' by protesters

·American Corporations Cancel Russia But Remain Silent On Uyghur Genocide

BUMBLIN’

·As The World Fractures, China's Threats About Taiwan Could Not Be Any Clearer

·Netanyahu says it’s ‘absurd’ Iran nuclear talks ongoing after Erbil attack

·'How Could This Happen?': Secretary Of Defense For Obama Admin Says Biden Fumbled Afghanistan Withdrawal

·'Russia is offering oil at a heavy discount. We will be happy to take that': India looks to bail out Putin as it considers taking up Moscow's offer to buy crude oil at a reduced rate amid Western sanctions 

FUEL TO THE FIRE

·Why are US gas prices soaring when America barely uses Russian oil?

·'We Got Used To $2 Gas': Former Democratic Senator Pushes Back Against Disapproval Of Biden Amid Gas Price Hike

·Biden 'I Did That' Stickers Are At Gas Pumps Everywhere

·Oil briefly tumbles below $100 a barrel. That's good news for gas prices

·Yet Another Shortage Looms Over Biden's Presidency — It Might Be The World's Biggest

ROCK N’ RONA

·Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’

·PFIZER CEO: Fourth $hot Now 'Necessary'

·RAND PAUL: Fauci amendment would mean no more health 'dictator in chief'

·COVID-19 is fading. But ending the health emergency could leave us vulnerable

·COVID misinformation roils the worlds of wellness and nutrition

·Surge of Omicron Infections Prompts Lockdowns in China

CRIME TIME

·San Diego police, county Sheriff’s Department losing officers, deputies faster than they can hire them

·Column: Despite crime increase, San Diego remains among safest big cities. Why is that?

·Dad living in 'no-crime zone' area of LA shot dead while walking dog

·Two Teens Stabbed During Massive Fight At California Mall

·Mayors urge homeless to get off streets as 'cold-blooded killer' stalks NYC, DC

HOMELESS 

·Homeless people paid $2 per bag to keep their encampments clean in downtown San Diego

·Cabin village for homeless moms coming to El Cajon

DWELLING ON IT

·A racist relic blocks affordable housing in California. It must go

·Planning groups face reforms to encourage renters, young people, minorities

·A record number of homes are worth more than $1 million

·Bubble watch: California doubles housing demands to 2.5 million by 2030

JUSSTICE FOR JUSSIE

·How Jussie Smollett stamped on the grave of Emmett Till

·Jussie Smollett put in psych ward after being deemed self-harm risk

BUCKING THE SYSTEM

·Brady announces 'I'm back' for 23rd season in Tampa

·Here's what Gisele thinks about Tom Brady's stunning announcement

·NFL Star Sends Hilarious Tweet About Tom Brady Returning To The Buccaneers

SLICE OF LIFE

·What is Pi Day and why do we celebrate the holiday?

·Pi Day deals are here: Where to get $3.14 pizza, pie savings, plus McDonald’s, Wendy’s offer