
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.
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan vowed there would be "real costs" for China if the country went forward with providing lethal aid to Russia in its war on Ukraine. https://t.co/dRdngVtimJ
— CNN (@CNN) February 26, 2023
Asked if there was opening for discussion with the Russians over Ukraine, CIA Dir. Burns says after meeting with Russia's top spy chief 3 months ago, "No…it was pretty dispiriting."
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) February 26, 2023
The spy chief seemed to reflect Putin's view that "he can grind down the Ukrainians," he adds. pic.twitter.com/cpHqGHT0kc
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated in an interview that Russia suspended its participation in the New START treaty not only because of U.S. nuclear capabilities but those of other NATO countries. https://t.co/BAnrS5qrMK
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 26, 2023
The EPA has ordered a temporary pause on the removal and shipment of contaminated waste from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment site, AP reports. https://t.co/BPtzwnty8y
— Axios (@axios) February 26, 2023
U.S. first lady Jill Biden got an up-close look Sunday at the historic East Africa drought as she walked along arid land and listened as some Maasai women described how their children and livestock are going hungry. https://t.co/lVifonhPVI
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 26, 2023
Defense attorneys for former President Trump said that they have "lost 100% confidence" in the Georgia investigation into efforts by Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
— Axios (@axios) February 26, 2023
"We feel this process has been compromised." https://t.co/0bFKwp6bvr
Nearly 200 people have been arrested for alleged poor building construction following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this month, Turkey’s Justice Ministry said. https://t.co/wQSkFbdSXE
— CNN (@CNN) February 26, 2023
A woman died every two minutes because of pregnancy or childbirth in 2020, a new WHO report shows — evidence that progress in confronting maternal mortality has stalled. https://t.co/snnYKXSMj6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 26, 2023
From soy to macadamia, a variety of plant-based milk alternatives have begun filling shelves in recent years. Now, the FDA has caught up with the trend, issuing new guidance for plant-based labels. https://t.co/P6xPD2orQA
— ABC News (@ABC) February 26, 2023
Various media publishers across the U.S. denounce racist comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams and say they will no longer provide a platform for his work. https://t.co/Nfn3ZlUHey
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 26, 2023
RNC chair touts "deep bench" of GOP presidential candidates https://t.co/EAC1JqiooX pic.twitter.com/3CM0az2saY
— The Hill (@thehill) February 26, 2023
A new moai statue has been discovered on the remote inhabited volcanic Easter Island situated in Polynesia. https://t.co/ZjLpzlTXIy
— ABC News (@ABC) February 26, 2023