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.
JUST IN: Former President Trump blasted Democrats in Easter messages on Sunday morning, including one aimed at “radical left maniacs” and another calling New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) a “failed gubernatorial candidate.”https://t.co/ktRtDwHA0O
— The Hill (@thehill) April 17, 2022
TAPPER: "Do you want President Biden to come here?"
— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) April 17, 2022
ZELENSKY: "Yes."
TAPPER: Are there any plans for him to come?
ZELENSKY: "I think he will." #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/oTMk7e4Xd8
Officials in Mariupol dismiss Russia's demand for Ukrainian forces to lay down their weapons in the southeastern city as a brutal assault rages on https://t.co/iGO1TxDs0W
— CNN (@CNN) April 17, 2022
A Ukrainian health official says that at least five people have been killed by Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Another 13 residents were wounded by Sunday’s shelling, the official said. https://t.co/zgTgIaPQiZ
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 17, 2022
Ukraine has requested $50 billion in financial assistance from G7 countries to help cover the budget deficit.
— Axios (@axios) April 17, 2022
A recent analysis shows that the invasion would crater the Ukrainian economy by a whopping 47% this year. https://t.co/Jd4Bna4LbO
“The bottom line is that it is more transmissible, does not cause more severe disease and the vaccines are holding up,” White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha says of spike in cases caused by BA.2. https://t.co/BiInU1jajy pic.twitter.com/AnmVkTcEmz
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 17, 2022
North Korea's latest weapon testing activity comes amid concerns that the country may soon conduct a larger provocation like a nuclear explosive test. https://t.co/Phjqt1ZZop
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 17, 2022
Florida cites critical race theory references among reasons for rejecting 54 math textbooks https://t.co/Fb3SIdnul2 pic.twitter.com/vkewoFk2uq
— The Hill (@thehill) April 17, 2022
Retiring GOP Rep. Fred Upton says he received death threats for voting in favor of the infrastructure bill.
— Axios (@axios) April 17, 2022
"When they threaten your spouse or your kids … that's what really makes it frightening." https://t.co/jeI9HZIuNg
Three months after the eruption, Tonga’s rebuilding is slowly progressing, and the impact of the disaster has come into clearer focus. https://t.co/xg6bLI9PVR
— ABC News (@ABC) April 17, 2022
The Ever Forward was refloated just before 7 a.m. Sunday by two barges and five tugboats. https://t.co/8bsCWdqHN1
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 17, 2022
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