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.
BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise trip to Kyiv to discuss U.S. economic support for Ukraine. https://t.co/y19hAJLZDV
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed five members — all political donors and loyalists — to a new board that oversees much of Disney World’s day-to-day operations, settling a long-running conflict with the company over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.https://t.co/hQD46DkWDT
— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2023
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey on Monday, killing at least one person and trapping others in collapsed buildings. It comes three weeks after a devastating quake struck the region, leaving more than 50,000 people dead in Turkey and Syria.https://t.co/A56c37dvNI
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 27, 2023
British PM Sunak has struck a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 27, 2023
The deal seeks to resolve tensions caused by the post-Brexit arrangements governing Northern Ireland and its open border with E.U. member Ireland. https://t.co/1fjoy30w1l
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells CNN "so far, so good" on the US battle against inflation, and that she expects a soft landing https://t.co/rRDE77OZOE
— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2023
Joint teams from multiple federal agencies have started canvassing homes in a tiny Ohio village upended by a hazardous train derailment to help provide support for affected residents. https://t.co/7ysmJsVlTc
— ABC News (@ABC) February 27, 2023
Video from Jan. 6 shows a man wearing a panda head entered the U.S. Capitol through an emergency fire escape seconds after it was broken open by members of the mob and quickly made his way toward police officers who were trying to keep the rioters back. https://t.co/bELUd6lA3s
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 27, 2023
The Biden administration says the states' claims are highly speculative and indirect, undermining their legal standing to bring the case in the first place. https://t.co/y5XVYHcod5
— ABC News (@ABC) February 27, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a major political conference dedicated to agriculture, state media reported Monday, as outside assessments suggest the country is facing a serious shortfall of food. https://t.co/T0MBCS6zlg
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 27, 2023
#BREAKING: Fetterman doing well, "on a path to recovery," aides say https://t.co/z7P47ckxq5 pic.twitter.com/dqG8fuJJG3
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2023
Cell therapy, involving adult stem cells from bone marrow, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in severe heart failure patients, according to a new study https://t.co/BCHpJ4Wkyg
— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2023
Powerful storms with widespread wind gusts and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma and Kansas, leaving more than a dozen people injured.
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 27, 2023
Follow our latest updates on the major winter storm sweeping the U.S. https://t.co/FMCwQwjvfY
