The Post It Note 6/8/21

News from the note…

A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.

This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.

Colonial Pipeline CEO defends his handling of ransomware attack that crippled East Coast fuel supply https://t.co/cpBiHyYfSp
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) June 8, 2021

Fully vaccinated people are more than 90% protected against infection, a new CDC study shows. But if they do become infected, experts say they have milder Covid-19 illness than unvaccinated people. https://t.co/l90WwIc9qb
— CNN (@CNN) June 8, 2021

British scientists are telling Johnson that the viral strain B.1.617.2, originally discovered in India and known now as the delta variant, is exploding — and that Britain could soon enter a dreaded third wave of infection. https://t.co/12mzxg7zuy
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 8, 2021

Adults can claim a complimentary joint of marijuana in Washington state this week when they receive a COVID-19 vaccine shot. https://t.co/WsvrHIBNu7
— ABC News (@ABC) June 8, 2021

International sting involving 16 countries, including the U.S., has netted more than 800 suspects, the seizure of 8 tons of cocaine and more than $48M, officials say. https://t.co/8PKuVQ7Z9O
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 8, 2021

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and U.S. officials say that while it could be completed by July 4, the final exit of equipment and troops more likely will be later in the summer. https://t.co/QrxP9L79Ui
— ABC News (@ABC) June 8, 2021

More than 2,100 children separated at the border 'have not yet been reunified,' task force says. https://t.co/Jfz76Ilx1u
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 8, 2021

The president of Belarus has signed a law allowing for protesters to be punished with up to three years in prison for attending unauthorized demonstrations. https://t.co/nVsZVN2Oyq
— Axios (@axios) June 8, 2021

Trump to launch speaking tour with Bill O'Reilly https://t.co/Z0H7ym1KFY pic.twitter.com/ls0aEa9BwJ
— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2021

Larger refugee team will inspire the world – IOC https://t.co/65OhLf7G0x pic.twitter.com/vNV3TW2Odg
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 8, 2021

An amorous cicada was blamed for causing a car crash in Ohio. The insect flew through an open window, striking the driver in the face, Cincinnati police said. The driver crashed into a utility pole, sustaining minor injuries. https://t.co/oDRzeAwuxr #odd
— AP Oddities (@AP_Oddities) June 8, 2021

News from the note…

A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.

This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.

About the opinions in this article…