The Post It Note 3/31/22

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.

"Our prices are rising because of Putin's action," Pres. Biden says in announcing new plans to combat gas prices in the U.S., with the release of 1 million oil barrels per day.

"Nearly a dollar more in less than three months and the reason for that is because of Putin's war." pic.twitter.com/fVMUsQ0Gzt
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 31, 2022

Russian troops are giving control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant back to Ukraine, according to a letter from Russia's nuclear power company, Rosatom. https://t.co/kpzw9twJmM pic.twitter.com/iK7Mr5Dz33
— ABC News (@ABC) March 31, 2022

Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Russia had not been able to divide Europe and said Western allies were determined to not be ‘blackmailed’ by Russia https://t.co/g6NXR9WAFw pic.twitter.com/RxPO2EIgou
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 31, 2022

The Pentagon says an estimated 20% of Russian troops outside Kyiv have begun withdrawing — and they're heading north toward Belarus in what U.S. officials say is a "repositioning" rather than a permanent withdrawal.

Here's more on what that means: https://t.co/ltaEzthdsR pic.twitter.com/4u8NA6njdA
— NPR (@NPR) March 31, 2022

Russia plans to draft 134,500 military conscripts this spring, but Russian authorities say the new recruits won't be sent to Ukraine.

The announcement came on a day that Russian paratroopers returning from Ukraine were given medals.

Live updates: https://t.co/EM38DfWXFP pic.twitter.com/xFR0nIGxz8
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 31, 2022

The UN is trying to get food, basic household items, sanitation kits, and medical supplies to encircled cities in south Ukraine, but have been unsuccessful because of safety concerns, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine says. https://t.co/P54FLoih1T
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 31, 2022

U.S. announces new sanctions on Russian technology sector https://t.co/TO65ZzV5EV
— Axios (@axios) March 31, 2022

The Justice Department is expanding its criminal probe into the events of Jan. 6 to include preparations for the rally that proceeded the Capitol attack, sources tell @ABC News. https://t.co/EJ7DsPXeDR
— ABC News (@ABC) March 31, 2022

Former Vice President Mike Pence has debuted a new conservative policy platform that aims to give Republicans a road map as they campaign for reelection this fall — but it could also become his own platform should he run for president in 2024 https://t.co/ymr6L2obrq
— CNN (@CNN) March 31, 2022

Federal judge rules Florida voting limits had "intent to discriminate against Black voters" https://t.co/9bhc9o1vYs pic.twitter.com/AWRYM1KUCo
— The Hill (@thehill) March 31, 2022

Ivermectin does not reduce the risk of COVID hospitalization, a new study finds. https://t.co/Jsgg32cWJE
— Axios (@axios) March 31, 2022

"Everything is gone": A group of tornadoes and heavy winds are causing more destruction to the South. Several people were hurt, but no deaths have been reported. https://t.co/bIGFCKmu7X
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 31, 2022

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.

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