News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Yellen to warn that eroding US democracy, Fed, threatens economic growth https://t.co/SafWzxRidu pic.twitter.com/9WfjtjcU5Q
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 1, 2024
The Federal Reserve will announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 today as high borrowing costs have slammed inflation-weary consumers. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce. https://t.co/k3UjFDKvro
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 1, 2024
U.S. job openings slid in March to the lowest level in more than three years but stayed at historically high levels — a sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of higher interest rates. https://t.co/MIMhenjwgg
— ABC News (@ABC) May 1, 2024
U.S. military personnel had data stolen in UnitedHealth hack, CEO tells Senate https://t.co/Lf6ugfgwAk pic.twitter.com/QZTlWNw5dx
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 1, 2024
UnitedHealth is not too big to fail, the largest US health insurer's CEO Andrew Witty told a Senate panel on the company's recent cyberattack, after senators questioned whether its huge size might become a threat to the US economy https://t.co/vpwqX6Ehe9 pic.twitter.com/kYReqKCelF
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 1, 2024
LATEST: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials told reporters that protesters at Columbia University were being influenced by outside individuals, part of a movement "globally" to "radicalize young people."
— ABC News (@ABC) May 1, 2024
Follow along for live updates: https://t.co/jKXaJ3mgHz
1,500+ people have been arrested since April 18 in connection with protests and encampments on U.S. college campuses, according to an @NBCNews tally. https://t.co/X9mD9ynaMt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 1, 2024
British authorities have started to detain migrants in preparation for them to be sent to Rwanda in the next nine to 11 weeks, the government says, laying the groundwork for PM Sunak’s flagship immigration policy. https://t.co/Ac53ZL7aEr
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 1, 2024
Georgia security forces use water cannon, tear gas and stun grenades against protesters outside parliament, sharply escalating a crackdown after lawmakers debated a “foreign agents” bill which is viewed by Western nations as authoritarian. https://t.co/6QjQHaDnoC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 1, 2024
BREAKING: Arizona Senate OKs bill to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban with Gov. Katie Hobbs expected to sign. https://t.co/fjLyfRsmVy
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 1, 2024
The Justice Department is ready to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, sources tell CBS News.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 1, 2024
It would acknowledge the medical uses of cannabis — but would not legalize it for recreational use. pic.twitter.com/XPY5R0Pz6E
Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano spewed more hot clouds on Wednesday after an eruption the previous day forced the closure of schools and airports, pelted villages with volcanic debris and prompted hundreds of people to flee. https://t.co/q0TPNmwo5B pic.twitter.com/tJVs22bnxR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 1, 2024
Hammerhead flatworm spotted in Ontario after giant toxic worm invades Quebec, U.S. states. https://t.co/9ivIk3Q5qF
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 1, 2024
Mother’s Day is May 12 👇
My mom’s knows best: Leave me alone. Don’t talk to me. My name is not ‘mom’ 😂
No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother's Day https://t.co/E6YjeBn7OC
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 1, 2024
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