News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Biden to announce the US military will establish a port in Gaza for humanitarian aid during tonight's State of the Union speech, officials say. https://t.co/a7J9mhpALm
— CNN (@CNN) March 7, 2024
The 18-year-old sister of a Robb Elementary School shooting victim will be among President Joe Biden's guests for the State of the Union address on Thursday:https://t.co/Deyn0QlE3g
— ABC News (@ABC) March 7, 2024
Hamas said Thursday its delegation has left Cairo and talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release would resume next week, making it unlikely that mediators will broker a deal before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. https://t.co/ncC9nS1hd4
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 7, 2024
An Israeli tank crew killed a Reuters reporter in Lebanon in October by firing two shells at a clearly identified group of journalists and then 'likely' opened fire on them with a heavy machine gun, according to a report published https://t.co/52MQCvpJVy
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 7, 2024
Breaking News: Sweden formally joined NATO, becoming its 32nd member and ending decades of neutrality after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/ByOiDT62D7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 7, 2024
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns Congress stalling Ukraine aid is "nothing short of a gift" for Putin https://t.co/u60zfqWlq9 pic.twitter.com/jTPIjaFHAl
— The Hill (@thehill) March 7, 2024
BREAKING: Donald Trump has been ordered to pay a six-figure legal bill to a company founded by Christopher Steele, the former British spy that he unsuccessfully sued. https://t.co/zNoplhrwo7
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 7, 2024
The U.S. State Department is encouraging American citizens to leave Haiti following an ongoing spate of gang violence.https://t.co/noGhMe0xgg
— ABC News (@ABC) March 7, 2024
NEW: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill designed to protect IVF patients and doctors from prosecution https://t.co/KeRPdTzL1I
— Axios (@axios) March 7, 2024
US layoffs reach highest since last March https://t.co/EOkbtgtQW0 pic.twitter.com/VBOzXKDzNf
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 7, 2024
New York’s governor is sending 1,000 members of the National Guard and state and MTA police to help conduct bag checks and patrols in some of New York City’s busiest subway stations.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 7, 2024
There have been nearly 400 crimes reported in the city’s trains or stations so far this year. pic.twitter.com/KU73jfEnzC
Rep. Katie Porter doubles down on claims that the California Senate race was "rigged by billionaires" after she lost the chance to advance to the general election. https://t.co/d51srmYlQt pic.twitter.com/MuhEqmw3GG
— The Hill (@thehill) March 7, 2024
