The Post It Note 04/19/2024

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.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom https://t.co/vz3hHjs3PS
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 19, 2024

FERC to unveil US power grid reform on May 13 https://t.co/U7dx3fSnxU pic.twitter.com/bJRS7mi9DM
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2024

BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town https://t.co/8Snqo4J3fb
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 19, 2024

Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels after Iran seizure https://t.co/TNCGtxVvS0 pic.twitter.com/qDCvb2rAkv
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2024

[Me: 👇 No. No no no no. This would be a horrible decision. All they want is access to tech and security. Too many nightmare scenarios of terrible, horrible, no-good predictable consequences. Abso-f’ing-lutely NO.]

Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation https://t.co/NOxCZjQatu
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 19, 2024

Stock futures dipped and oil prices rose in overnight trading after an Israeli missile struck Iran following Iran's retaliatory attack on the country last weekend. https://t.co/VGjj7EpV75
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 19, 2024

The House has voted to advance a foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel, with 165 Democrats joining Republicans to override opposed far-right GOP members. It sets up a final vote as soon as Saturday. https://t.co/7D1fcShilT
— CNN (@CNN) April 19, 2024

The House advances four separate bills, including aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of delay and a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S.

Final votes are planned for Saturday. https://t.co/GRibgJgTB0
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 19, 2024

A man lit himself on fire outside the courthouse where the Trump trial is underway, law enforcement sources say. https://t.co/vdGUHO6bnE
— CNN (@CNN) April 19, 2024

Apple has removed Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. https://t.co/kF6zAThxkf
— ABC News (@ABC) April 19, 2024

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday https://t.co/CcSBdlH7QV
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 19, 2024

This Is An Open Thread

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.

About the opinions in this article…