The Week of December 4, 2022 by CoenM

Oil prices rose in reaction to the new price cap of how many DOLLARS PER BARREL put on Russian oil by the G7 nations to limit oil profits sent to Russia that could fund its war with Ukraine? Answers within $5 will be accepted.

What PIPELINE SYSTEM leaked 14,000 barrels of oil into a Kansas creek, the largest onshore US pipeline leak in 9 years and largest in the history of the system? Concern over leaks led to strong opposition over a new, "XL" pipeline in the system that was eventually canceled.

What RENTAL CAR COMPANY agreed to pay $168 million to settle more than 300 lawsuits accusing the company of filing false vehicle theft reports over cars that were properly rented?

What ASIAN COUNTRY saw its parliament approve of a law that would make both pre-marital sex and cohabitation by unmarried couples illegal?

The US Department of Homeland Secutiry added an additional two years for states implement procedures to issue drivers licences and similar documents that meet what SECURITY STANDARD? The standard shares a name with the law enacted in 2005 that established it.

Raids across what EUROPEAN COUNTRY led to the arrest of 25 people who were allegedly plotting to overthrow the current government and form a new state based on the one that existed in 1871?

Officials in Washington, Oregon, and South Carolina investigatged attacks on electrical power stations to see if they were related to attacks in what US STATE's Moore County, which was plunged into darkness for several days after two electric substations were disabled by gunfire, apparently to prevent a drag show from taking place?

What BASKETBALL PLAYER was released from a Russian jail and returned to the US in a prisoner exchange for a Russian arms dealer held in the US? She had been arrested on drug charges just after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Dina Boluarte became the first female president of what SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY, ascending from the vice presidency after her predecesor, Pedro Castillo, was impeached and removed from office after announcing that he was going to dissolve parliament and rule by decree?

Your HallR mini-theme of the week (TM): Majority Report. Voters in Georgia returned what INCUMBENT US SENATOR to Washington, as he won a runoff election against his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker?

What US SENATOR announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party and would serve as an independent? The move allows her to avoid a potential primary election loss in 2024.

Four people, including European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili were arrested on bribery charges, all thought to have been offered money by what MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRY that's been in the news for the last three weeks? The country denies involvement.