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.
LATEST: Russian airstrikes targeted several cities across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people, officials say. https://t.co/DDjLVwFAn4
— ABC News (@ABC) April 28, 2023
Ukraine’s grains will continue to enter the EU tariff-free for another year despite protests from neighboring countries affected by the influx of cheaper foodstuffs. Those countries will get some concessions under an agreement reached Friday. https://t.co/3nnOcj6rkc
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 28, 2023
“I’m never going overseas to play again unless I represent my country at the Olympics," Brittney Griner said.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 28, 2023
"If I make that team, that’ll be the only time I leave U.S. soil and that’ll be to represent USA.” https://t.co/I9EvgyghHO
The sounds of explosions and heavy gunfire echoed through Sudan's capital Khartoum, despite a ceasefire. For those trying to flee, costs are spiraling, for those left behind, supplies are running out https://t.co/Z2v4JkpJbP pic.twitter.com/306YJBRNST
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 28, 2023
During a campaign stop, former President Trump embraced a woman who served prison time for her actions in the Jan. 6 attack and believes Mike Pence should be executed.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 28, 2023
“Listen, you just hang in there,” Trump said. https://t.co/j9J2zjViBp
The second firm hired by Trump’s campaign to investigate voter fraud claims has been subpoenaed by the special counsel, founder says. https://t.co/wMO78Xd529
— ABC News (@ABC) April 28, 2023
The Fed's hotly anticipated report on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reveals a mountain of losses and grave mismanagement by executives https://t.co/1Bh5hRs1E6
— CNN (@CNN) April 28, 2023
President Biden is commuting the sentences of 31 defendants convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. https://t.co/hGkaVRHuhi
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 28, 2023
North Carolina's Republican-controlled Supreme Court reversed three major voting rights decisions made by the court in recent years — including ruling that it had no role in judging partisan gerrymanders of political districts.https://t.co/PpO2FZtNiQ
— Axios (@axios) April 28, 2023
AstraZeneca says a new COVID drug could guard against all variants of concern to date. https://t.co/Mbj3hIqoyf
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 28, 2023
Long freight trains are blocking traffic crossings around the country, forcing school children to risk their lives to get to school. https://t.co/AeMxz7mtiE
— Axios (@axios) April 28, 2023
Parts of the South are yet again at risk of facing severe storms Friday that could bring damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes to millions in north-central Texas https://t.co/SSO0yeE4WZ
— CNN (@CNN) April 28, 2023
