News from the note…
A roundup 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.
Pres. Biden blasts Republicans for "playing Russian roulette with the U.S. economy" in refusing to join Democrats to raise the debt ceiling so the U.S. does not default on its debt for the first time ever. https://t.co/tanBBDvsrG
— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2021
School boards across the country are asking the federal government for help in dealing with a surge in disorderly conduct, violent attacks, and death threats at school board meetings.https://t.co/HuAIYqz9l9
— NPR (@NPR) October 4, 2021
95% of full-time NYC public school employees is vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. That includes 96% of teachers and 99% of principals. pic.twitter.com/2b0QegdRXJ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 4, 2021
When patients argue they don't know what's in a coronavirus vaccine, one Louisiana doctor says he shows them the ingredients in Twinkies. We talked to him and other doctors around the U.S. frustrated with vaccine misinformation. https://t.co/RSjGls2qJL
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 4, 2021
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down for millions of users across the U.S., according to outage site Down Detector. https://t.co/TE67Df7M3G
— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2021
Facebook whistleblower says company engaged in "betrayal of democracy" https://t.co/7gTMyAZ7tH pic.twitter.com/KxyS9VkXgk
— The Hill (@thehill) October 4, 2021
Russia's military says it has successfully test-fired the new Zircon hypersonic missile from a submarine. President Vladimir Putin says the missile would be capable of flying at nine times the speeds of sound with a range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles). https://t.co/QwGb2IOwGB
— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) October 4, 2021
Portions of popular beaches across Southern California have been closed after a pipeline breach sent thousands of gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean and dead wildlife began washing ashore. https://t.co/WkkLeFFhBA
— CNN (@CNN) October 4, 2021
The recently-unveiled sculpture of George Floyd in Manhattan's Union Square has been vandalized with paint for the second time. https://t.co/gbzuUa8qLp
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 4, 2021
The Supreme Court has rejected a bid from District of Columbia voters who want to be able to elect representatives to Congress. https://t.co/Q9dsMHrmlH
— CNN (@CNN) October 4, 2021
captain's log, stardate 10421.5.
— NPR (@NPR) October 4, 2021
yes, it's true. I'm going to be a 'rocket man! https://t.co/9EcmnZT3h3
