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.
President Biden and President Zelenskyy outside St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv during Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 20, 2023
It's first time in modern history that a US president has entered a war zone where there is not an active American military presence. https://t.co/aBoINlMytr pic.twitter.com/lqIW0BDS0m
A few hours before President Biden departed, the United States informed Russia of the plans to visit the Ukrainian capital for "deconfliction purposes," according to Biden's national security adviser https://t.co/vdGDRAbZwK
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 20, 2023
BREAKING: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey even as the country is still cleaning up from a devastating earthquake two weeks ago.
— ABC News (@ABC) February 20, 2023
There were no immediate reports of damage, injuries or deaths from officials. https://t.co/b4ukvAxItb
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with the head of Taiwan's legislature on Monday as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.-China relations remain tense after weeks of trading accusations over a spy balloon. https://t.co/NtIpDpQaDY
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 20, 2023
A medical clinic is opening in East Palestine, Ohio, more than two weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials and toxic chemicals derailed near the town. https://t.co/Wf09pBYPMk
— ABC News (@ABC) February 20, 2023
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posts tweet saying the U.S. should be separated by red and blue states, the latest in a string of controversial statements from the congresswoman. https://t.co/EX4Uo2msQO
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 20, 2023
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, said that it is predicting that the prices of staple items will continue to rise this year.https://t.co/8NAro1m0za
— Axios (@axios) February 20, 2023
Breaking News: The embattled leader of the conservative group Project Veritas, James O’Keefe, was removed from his role, a video showed.https://t.co/jrLNA17HjZ
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 20, 2023
Operation Warp Speed and the overturning of Roe aren’t necessarily clear political winners anymore.https://t.co/heYcQOHFck
— POLITICO (@politico) February 20, 2023
Changes to Roald Dahl's children's books have ignited a firestorm of criticism from authors, organizations and some readers online. https://t.co/i3r8mC7tgG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 20, 2023
Workers from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation got a scaly surprise Sunday when they discovered an alligator in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park https://t.co/lIt0YeNYQl
— CNN (@CNN) February 20, 2023
NASA is using its advanced technology to head for space — so it can monitor our home.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 20, 2023
The new technology will give NASA a 3D view of how the Earth's systems are operating and are impacted by climate change.
https://t.co/BKfr08vzFf
