News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Then-President Donald Trump angrily demanded to go to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and berated his protective detail when he didn't get his way, according to two Secret Service sources who say they heard about the incident from multiple agents https://t.co/KZYFcclB1h
— CNN (@CNN) July 1, 2022
Breaking News: Missile strikes near Odesa in Ukraine killed at least 19 people and injured dozens of others after hitting a residential tower and a recreational center. https://t.co/XxusIoIB2E
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 1, 2022
US officials say a trio of assassination attempts targeting pro-Russian officials over the past two weeks suggests a burgeoning resistance movement against pro-Russian authorities occupying parts of southern Ukraine https://t.co/gs9Bp4n7VT
— CNN (@CNN) July 1, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial begins in Russia https://t.co/jwMbF2TlOc
— Axios (@axios) July 1, 2022
The deadline for all Army National Guard soldiers to be vaccinated for Covid passed at midnight, with about a tenth of the 330,000 soldiers still unvaccinated and subject to financial penalties or potential future expulsion. https://t.co/ttdAFm3ErP
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 1, 2022
The U.S. has received tens of thousands of humanitarian parole applications from Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 1, 2022
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California, which already has some of the nation's toughest gun laws, has added new restrictions on untraceable "ghost guns" and on marketing firearms to minors, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday. https://t.co/9BBGePVYDv
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 1, 2022
New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates. https://t.co/Lxb9aJgd6b
— NPR (@NPR) July 1, 2022
8 Ohio police officers have been placed on paid administrative leave after police shot and killed 25-year-old Jayland Walker earlier this week. https://t.co/iotYKSV4xX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 1, 2022
One person in Illinois died after being infected with listeria, in a new outbreak that has infected a total of 23 people across 10 states, the CDC said. https://t.co/HR9e61Be9J
— ABC News (@ABC) July 1, 2022
Ruptured organs, debilitating pain and bleeding out are not uncommon experiences during pregnancy. And without abortions, doctors say, "many people will die." https://t.co/P2rNrsjZqA
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 1, 2022
BREAKING: The White House announced the next list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Simone Biles, Gabrielle Giffords and the late Sen. John McCain. https://t.co/tzA28Xi0sY
— ABC News (@ABC) July 1, 2022
