Here's what you Need2Know for Monday, October 3, 2022. 

Ian's Aftermath, Ukraine Pushback, and More: What You Need2Know For Oct. 3

The death toll from Hurricane Ian 74 in Florida and that number continues to rise. Four more are dead in North Carolina. That after the storm doubled back and slammed into the Carolinas. The destruction in Florida is so massive. The residents don't even know where to begin to rebuild their lives. Rescuers are scrambling to find any remaining signs of life among the wreckage so far, Shannon. Yes, so sad. And for some that just includes trying to get some of the basic infrastructure rebuilt and restored. Correspondent Ivan Rodriguez has more days after Hurricane Ian ripped a deadly path through florida, residents are left with the daunting task of picking up the pieces that are left behind. We don't know our future because we don't know, um, can we rebuild? But where and how do they start? Some communities still don't even have the basics like power or running water. Not to mention many local stores and businesses where they could have purchased a supplies or hired services have also been damaged or destroyed. That's a concrete floating dock, which is on the other side of our house. I don't know how it's going to get off of there. And then there are those who face additional cleanup challenges their homes cut off when bridges were washed away in the storm or roads were swamped. They're stuck on, you know, islands. Either Man made islands that have been there for some time that are surrounded by water, but more importantly, those areas that weren't islands before and now they are surrounded by water. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing. The governor's office says more than 1600 people have been rescued since last week and it will take months if not years for these hard hit communities to rebuild. People need to take care of their emotional and mental health because we're really going to need to work together on this in Fort Myers Beach. I'm Ivan Rodriguez and thanks again to Ivan for that report. Meanwhile, in other news, Elon musk gonna deliver 100 and 20 Starlink internet kits to southwest florida, all to help residents get back online. Governor Ron DeSantis saying he contacted musk who agreed to position SpaceX Starlink satellites to help restore online connectivity to some of the counties hardest hit by that storm. The move also assist first responders in the recovery efforts as well. Well, the world of politics is waking up this morning. Our own aerial Hickson is live on Capitol hill as the Supreme Court starts a brand new term aerial Good morning Shannon all eyes are on the Supreme Court this morning as it starts its new yearly term last june, the country was stunned by the court's decision to eliminate the right to an abortion, protect a citizen's right to carry a gun outside their home and diminish the importance of addressing climate change. Now, with the court 6 to 3 conservative majority, many expect right leaning views to dominate the decision in the spotlight this term are cases that include voting affirmative action. Free speech Medicaid and the environment when it comes to voting more versus harper could diminish the state's constitutions, power to protect the right to vote, giving more power to heavily gerrymandered state legislatures. As we look into affirmative action. Two cases could overrule grutter versus Bollinger a case back in 2003 that ruled universities could take race into account when admitting students to promote equal education and diversity and when it comes to the environment, socket versus E. P. A. Could put new limits on the government's power to fight pollution when it comes to the clean water act. As of now, many americans are questioning the court's legitimacy. A gallup poll released just last week claims that 58% of americans disapprove of the job. Court is doing this is the highest percentage of disapproval we've seen since 2000 and many are wary that with the result of the court's decisions in june and the 6 to 3 conservative majority decisions this term could dramatically shift U. S. Policy to the right. Yeah. Indeed there's a lot of stuff on the docket here and obviously the Supreme Court's newest member category. Brown Jackson now set to take her seat. Ariel. Yeah, just friday contained Brown Jackson, the first black woman to hold a seat on the Supreme Court had her investiture ceremony. Now she was sworn in back in june but friday's ceremony was merely a formality and when she finished the ceremony, she took those traditional 36 steps down next to chief justice john roberts. Now, although the public is unable to get photos of the courtroom though, one big change as well. It's gonna be on the docket is this seating arrangement of the justices with the addition of Jackson, The justices will be rearranged according to seniority. So that means the only chief justice john roberts and Clarence thomas will keep their same seats. Everyone else will be moved around with Jackson in the seat to the far left of roberts are we're excited to see Justice Jackson there with everybody else. Alright, Ariel Hickson live in Washington, D. C. Thank you so much for that update. Well, now to this story we're covering this morning, Russia attacked Ukrainian. President Vladimir Zelinski is hometown with suicide drone sunday as Ukraine pushes ahead with his counter offensives. Now, Russia troops, Russian troops retrieved over the weekend as Ukrainian took back control of the strategic eastern city of LeMond. Now there was Russia that was there and have been using as a transport and logistics hubs. That's a new blow for the Kremlin as it seeks to escalate the war by illegally annexing four regions of Ukraine. Meanwhile, at least 100 and 25 people are dead. That after chaos and violence erupted during an Indonesian league soccer match in the early hours over the weekend on sunday in one of the deadliest stadium disasters ever. Look at this video, supporters of two, Two of Indonesia's biggest soccer teams clashed in the stands that after home team Arema FC was defeated 3 to 2 at a match in the city of Ma langue in East Java, supporters from the losing team then ran onto the pitch. Police then fired tear gas, triggering a crush of fans fleeing for the exit gate. Over 300 people were injured in this shocking well, seven americans detained in Hello have been released. The White House announced on Saturday. Five of the individuals were oil executives who were part of the signal six group that was jailed in 2017 after being arrested on corruption charges. Administration officials said that the Americans were released in exchange for two Venezuelans with ties to President Nicolas Maduro's wife. Officials declined to provide further specifics on the negotiations.