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.
Former NSA worker sentenced for selling secrets https://t.co/jhv9Fdw5o8
— POLITICO (@politico) April 29, 2024
Wages, benefits boost US labor costs in first quarter https://t.co/FxFwrXzKJF pic.twitter.com/FfsGkT0Iqi
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 30, 2024
Investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern railroad pick up key support https://t.co/SyXCJ0XtfF
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 30, 2024
Walmart launches new private-label food brand as competition heats up https://t.co/SUa6Edpa27 pic.twitter.com/c9KQZke2E8
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 30, 2024
Walmart plans to close all of its health care clinics. The US retailer also announced it will end virtual care services. https://t.co/esDC5tgQpu
— CNN (@CNN) April 30, 2024
BREAKING: Former Pres. Donald Trump is held in contempt of court for violating a gag order in his New York criminal trial that limits what he can say about those involved in the case. https://t.co/0zjerZWzPO
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 30, 2024
A state trooper pepper sprays pro-Palestinian protesters after police vehicles were blocked at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas https://t.co/qbWTb4Hm3U 📷 Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman/USA Today Network pic.twitter.com/BEf2AIFCHs
— Reuters Pictures (@reuterspictures) April 30, 2024
Columbia University has begun suspending student protesters who have refused to abide by a deadline to vacate an encampment on the New York campus. Follow live updates. https://t.co/cke1FO96CW
— CNN (@CNN) April 29, 2024
A man has been arrested after driving a car into a home in east London before getting out and attacking members of the public with a sword, according to police. https://t.co/kjVvdD6kpT pic.twitter.com/50yxvUkN5U
— ABC News (@ABC) April 30, 2024
The Philippines' coast guard accused its Chinese forces of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea. pic.twitter.com/gtOyrFyQEm
— ABC News (@ABC) April 30, 2024
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao faces sentencing; US seeks 3-year term for allowing money laundering https://t.co/GpwLOXWrZn
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 30, 2024
Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space https://t.co/h2y4YdC6Eq
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 30, 2024
A 40-year-old man who allegedly kicked a bison in the leg while under the influence of alcohol at Yellowstone National Park, was injured by the animal and arrested, officials say. https://t.co/Nl2I9ToZs8
— ABC News (@ABC) April 30, 2024
A Walt Disney World restaurant is the first theme-park eatery to earn a Michelin star.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 30, 2024
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One of the winners of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot this month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week. https://t.co/Sg0LB6LqJl
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 30, 2024
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