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.
Ukraine braces for a new assault after the sinking of Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship, as the war seems set for an even more dangerous phasehttps://t.co/BhN5T6ZlYB
— CNN (@CNN) April 16, 2022
Zelensky said today that negotiations with Russia would come to a halt if the Ukrainians defending the port city of Mariupol are killed.
— Axios (@axios) April 16, 2022
“We aren’t bartering using our territories and people.”https://t.co/ptSjAgBQAo
Ukrainian emergency workers rushed to put out cars and building fires, as well as combed through rubble to help civilians after a missile struck Kharkiv. pic.twitter.com/TGlu911DP0
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 16, 2022
As Ukraine investigates possible Russian war crimes following Moscow's full-scale invasion, the U.S. is stepping forward to assist.
— NPR (@NPR) April 16, 2022
The departments of State and Justice are working with European allies to support Ukraine's prosecutor general.https://t.co/SYPxabBdw5
Ukraine has used facial recognition tech to notify hundreds of Russian families of dead soldiers: report https://t.co/cqmRHSal2k pic.twitter.com/FyiNO8YjAc
— The Hill (@thehill) April 16, 2022
BREAKING: Multiple people have been injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in Columbia, South Carolina’s capital, police said. Police said they are evacuating Columbiana Centre and working to assess the scene. https://t.co/4mrtvkLxM6
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 16, 2022
MASK MANDATE EXTENDED: The federal government has extended the mask mandate on planes, trains and buses through May 3rd amid a recent rise in COVID cases. pic.twitter.com/P022qaerqL
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 16, 2022
Former President Trump endorses J.D. Vance in Ohio’s Senate Republican primary, calling him "the candidate most qualified and ready to win in November." https://t.co/iGa0keMfZX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 16, 2022
A slew of acute hepatitis cases among children in the US and UK have public health officials searching for the cause https://t.co/ElZrRDutME
— CNN (@CNN) April 16, 2022
Three years after flames engulfed Notre Dame, investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the devastating fire at Paris' most famous cathedral. https://t.co/bjj4pgYL81
— ABC News (@ABC) April 16, 2022
The Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts Republican-drawn maps for the state Legislature. https://t.co/L1Mq5zxQxN
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 16, 2022
High fire danger continues in New Mexico, as very dry weather and gusty winds are leading to an increased risk while firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze. https://t.co/CZYa8RMenW
— ABC News (@ABC) April 16, 2022
