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.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made clear that the US has no doubt China was seeking to surveil the US via the balloon that was ultimately shot down off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. https://t.co/bZjRVuwpUo
— CNN (@CNN) February 19, 2023
"Because it is the speed that life depends on": Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started off the three-day forum with a message of urgency, telling delegates in a virtual address on Friday that "we need to hurry up." https://t.co/yWUhicewBc
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 19, 2023
Russian ambassador: US trying to "demonize" Moscow with crimes against humanity allegations https://t.co/VWMeWXUo2z pic.twitter.com/zbGQeyedSS
— The Hill (@thehill) February 19, 2023
There’s been a drop in grain leaving Ukraine as a wartime deal meant to get food to nations in need faces renewal next month.
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 19, 2023
As Russia’s invasion nears the one-year mark, the number of ship inspections has fallen and a backlog of vessels has grown. https://t.co/Oz5fXQYgMH
Turkey has ended most search and rescue operations, nearly two weeks after a huge earthquake killed tens of thousands of people https://t.co/PF9hSfSb8a
— CNN (@CNN) February 19, 2023
Under Florida's House Bill 1467, beginning in 2023, schoolbooks must be reviewed to ensure they're free of pornography or certain race-based teachings. https://t.co/Arw99jU9yl
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 19, 2023
The LAPD said there will be "an increased police presence and patrols around Jewish places of worship and surrounding neighborhoods through the weekend." https://t.co/5B12qSOelU
— Axios (@axios) February 19, 2023
One person is dead and 10 are injured after two early morning shootings in Memphis that police believe are connected; the shooter remains at large, police say. https://t.co/52dzbBIigM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 19, 2023
A long-serving Catholic bishop known as a "peacemaker" was shot and killed in Los Angeles, officials say. https://t.co/igvORfcJYS
— ABC News (@ABC) February 19, 2023
Sen. Romney says former President Trump is best-positioned to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 19, 2023
If he wins the nomination, Romney said, “I won’t be supporting President Trump.” https://t.co/EhGSKsmOt8
Guaranteed paid leave for any reason is coming for nearly all Illinois workers in 2024, pending action by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it. Just Maine and Nevada have similar laws in place in the U.S. https://t.co/JlTlRYiD32
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 19, 2023
Don't be fooled by the mild winter weather in some places—a massive storm is on its way to wreak havoc in several states as it treks across the country. https://t.co/c6e3bzOz2R
— ABC News (@ABC) February 19, 2023
