News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Investigators are looking into whether a self-closing door malfunctioned, allowing thick smoke to spread through a Bronx high-rise. New York City Mayor Eric Adams revised the death toll from Sunday's blaze down by two to 17, including eight children. https://t.co/CPqyPXe6xP
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 10, 2022
T-cells from common colds could help scientists make the "Holy Grail": A variant-proof COVID vaccine https://t.co/xq4nePlW9I
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 10, 2022
Congress is stepping up its health protocols amid renewed fears over the coronavirus, with the Capitol Hill community bracing for a spike in cases in the coming weeks as both chambers return to Washington during the nationwide surge in infections. https://t.co/T3QXc9Uz8t
— CNN (@CNN) January 10, 2022
As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck. https://t.co/JhxXaOASw8
— ABC News (@ABC) January 10, 2022
Lawyers are claiming presidential duties are ‘all encompassing’ so Trump can’t be sued for what he said Jan. 6https://t.co/PEyrzZ0zNV
— POLITICO (@politico) January 10, 2022
More than a year after the 2020 presidential election, the GOP, in an unusual move, is still covering numerous legal bills for the benefit of former Pres. Trump. https://t.co/5uRTFEZ4pm pic.twitter.com/KksGk5xFIL
— ABC News (@ABC) January 10, 2022
The public focus of Congress’ Jan. 6 investigation, so far, is what happened in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, the probe’s state-level work is kicking into overdrive. https://t.co/KGa0whbZLn
— POLITICO (@politico) January 10, 2022
Rep. Jordan signals that he won't cooperate with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. https://t.co/0oaQyABqEo
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 10, 2022
An Indiana GOP state senator said teachers "need to be impartial" during lessons about Nazism and fascism https://t.co/hKI5NbjVEl
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 10, 2022
Dominick Black, the man who bought Kyle Rittenhouse the gun he used in deadly shootings during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has agreed to a plea deal related to weapons charges. https://t.co/h63FCYiNmN
— CNN (@CNN) January 10, 2022
Baby handed to a soldier across an airport wall in the chaos of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan has been found and reunited with his relatives in Kabul. https://t.co/ldawNd9uMO
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 10, 2022
The last 7 years have been Earth's 7 hottest https://t.co/LKPpJ44XxO
— Axios (@axios) January 10, 2022
