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.
The Israeli military sounded sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday, warning of possible incoming rockets after Hamas’ military wing announced it had launched a fresh attack on the city. https://t.co/r0e5CHDqeC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 26, 2024
Aid trucks begin entering Gaza under agreement with Egypt to bypass Rafah https://t.co/4vDJGdchHb
— POLITICO (@politico) May 26, 2024
The temporary pier built by the U.S. in Gaza for humanitarian aid "wasn't a mistake," says Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT, but "there's nothing the United States can do that will substitute for the decision by Israel to open up crossings, to stop using these checkpoints as a means to… pic.twitter.com/a24oj7ie4v
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 26, 2024
Ukrainian President Zeleznskyy calls on President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to join an upcoming peace summit as his country fights to stave off attacks by Russia in its 27-month-old invasion. https://t.co/0cA3D2F0b6
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 26, 2024
A Russian attack on Kharkiv killed 14 and injured dozens. Two guided bombs hit the Epicentr DIY hypermarket in a residential area of the city, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said https://t.co/CSH5SZJLPF pic.twitter.com/L1HhqyJq7q
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 26, 2024
Former President Donald Trump faced boos and heckles while addressing the Libertarian Party convention in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, as he told the crowd: "You can either nominate us and put us in the position, or give us your votes." https://t.co/aE3ZGoJkfI pic.twitter.com/K5h311yBb8
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 26, 2024
More than 670 people now feared dead after landslide hit remote area of Papua New Guinea, UN says https://t.co/wogKqc45lx
— CNN (@CNN) May 26, 2024
Singapore Airlines said it will halt meal services and get all cabin crew to buckle up when planes fly through turbulence as part of tighter cabin measures after one person died and dozens were injured on a flight from London. https://t.co/HM6j6gAUUe
— ABC News (@ABC) May 26, 2024
Former Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy endorsed President Biden over his cousin Robert Kennedy Jr., who is running for president as an independent candidate.
— Axios (@axios) May 26, 2024
"There is no other choice than Joe Biden," he said.https://t.co/rK8JtfYBpk
Top assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel extradited to US to face charges, Justice Department says https://t.co/NknmAc7NEP
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 26, 2024
Rep. Byron Donalds pushed back against criticism that he was being used as a “prop” while campaigning with former President Trump in the Bronx this past week. https://t.co/foMsjRSEVW
— The Hill (@thehill) May 26, 2024
LATEST: At least six people were killed and dozens were injured as apparent tornadoes tore through communities north of Dallas, Texas, and in northwest Arkansas on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, law enforcement said. https://t.co/FSr1kX2y0C
— ABC News (@ABC) May 26, 2024
