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.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is warning against the growing populist tide in the Republican Party, with the midterm elections less than month away and traditional conservatives facing a divided GOP. https://t.co/sC9ftmi3W8
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 20, 2022
Ukrainians faced widespread power outages Thursday after a wave of Russian attacks that damaged or destroyed energy facilities. https://t.co/bzA6JATdtj
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 20, 2022
The White House said Thursday that the U.S. has evidence that Iranian troops are "directly engaged on the ground" in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure and civilian population.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 20, 2022
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Advisers to the CDC on Thursday unanimously voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to the 2023 schedule of childhood and adult immunizations.
— Axios (@axios) October 20, 2022
States and localities still have the final say on whether to require vaccinations for school-age children. https://t.co/ztGRORBKf6
The COVID-19 pandemic drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately impacted Black and Hispanic women, according to a government report. https://t.co/gx72WVvqXy
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 20, 2022
More Americans are getting their Covid-19 updated booster shots, new data shows, but Biden administration officials caution the recent uptake is still not enough https://t.co/ETNIsopx1s
— CNN (@CNN) October 20, 2022
As support for Prime Minister Liz Truss withered, a British newspaper asked who would wilt first: her or a head of lettuce.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 20, 2022
In the end, the lettuce emerged victorious.https://t.co/TbmoB2obwN
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is putting money behind the accusations that have roiled the key race. https://t.co/caxCDeOpEl
— CNN (@CNN) October 20, 2022
Supreme Court urged to halt Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan https://t.co/aYfKg2KcMs pic.twitter.com/yutLkgZ45O
— The Hill (@thehill) October 20, 2022
Some Americans may have lower tax bills when they file for 2023 after the IRS adjusted tax brackets and increased deductions to counter the soaring price tags on groceries and other daily staples. https://t.co/WnjTFmPD92
— ABC News (@ABC) October 20, 2022
The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. DeSantis says. https://t.co/enqpJOb7c0
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 20, 2022
Massachusetts woman who released a swarm of bees on sheriff's deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice is facing multiple assault and battery charges, authorities say. https://t.co/i22CXKGA8a
— ABC News (@ABC) October 20, 2022
