The Post It Note 5/9/22

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.

NEW: Biden has signed a bill reviving the WWII lend-lease program for Ukraine, allowing the U.S. to supply weapons to the country more quickly. https://t.co/nPyhi8xwjk
— Axios (@axios) May 9, 2022

In his Victory Day speech, Putin attempted to link the Soviet victory in WWII to the current invasion of Ukraine.https://t.co/TCkgMbUwCU
— NPR (@NPR) May 9, 2022

Some countries rely heavily on imports from Ukraine and Russia, which face supply disruptions due to the war. https://t.co/A7yYHr5o4v
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 9, 2022

Protesters in Poland threw red paint on the country's Russian ambassador as he attended a ceremony for the 77th anniversary of the end of WWII.

Ambassador Sergey Andreev said he was proud of his country and president before he left. https://t.co/mokw56qvB8 pic.twitter.com/4K1HSN6BQM
— ABC News (@ABC) May 9, 2022

"We do have indications that Ukrainians are being taken against their will into Russia," Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby says on reports of Ukrainians being moved into so-called "filtration camps" in Russia.

"Unconscionable, not the behavior of responsible power." pic.twitter.com/iE8WneulG2
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 9, 2022

The White House condemned "violence, threats, or vandalism" after protesters held demonstrations outside the homes of conservative Supreme Court Justices over the weekend. https://t.co/oL4bvjKK39
— CNN (@CNN) May 9, 2022

Pelosi: The GOP has "made clear that their goal will be to seek to criminalize abortion nationwide."

"Make no mistake: once Republicans have dispensed with precedent and privacy in overturning Roe, they will take aim at additional basic human rights." https://t.co/eLy7x1LVUB
— Axios (@axios) May 9, 2022

Top leaders in the Oath Keepers, the far-right extremist group, have been turning over phones and digital files and sitting for interviews with the FBI regarding January 6 investigations. https://t.co/GnqzuifDG5
— CNN (@CNN) May 9, 2022

20 internet providers have agreed to either increase speeds or cut prices, and to offer enrollees of the Affordable Connectivity Program with high-speed internet plans for no more than $30 a month, administration official says. https://t.co/VkI99Kv7bR
— ABC News (@ABC) May 9, 2022

China's export growth slowed to single digits, the weakest in almost two years, while imports barely changed in April as tighter and wider COVID curbs halted factory production and crimped domestic demand https://t.co/io3bK2k8Du pic.twitter.com/hmgKdIcSJy
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 9, 2022

Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Here’s a look at what’s typically involved.https://t.co/ptCKTv3oey
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 9, 2022

The share of baby formula out of stock across the U.S. hit 40% on April 24, according to Datasembly. That's up from 29% in March. https://t.co/EyDJeqJGYM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 9, 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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