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.
President Biden called on Americans who are “ignoring” the events of the Holocaust and the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel to stop, issuing additional criticism of the protests on college campuses across the United States.https://t.co/MeVbYgVuIH
— The Hill (@thehill) May 7, 2024
The Biden administration is delaying shipments of ammunition expected to be sent to Israel, U.S. officials told @ABC News on Tuesday, in what appears to be the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that the U.S. has withheld weapons from its ally. https://t.co/dbqn6ULDd0
— ABC News (@ABC) May 7, 2024
The United Nations chief is appealing to Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire agreement, warning that this is a decisive moment for the region.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 7, 2024
In Rafah, thousands of Palestinians continue to flee a day after evacuation orders were dropped by Israeli planes. pic.twitter.com/2Z77VrNLWq
Breaking News: Ukrainian officials said they had foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top military and political figures. Two Ukrainian colonels accused of participating in the plot have been arrested. https://t.co/DuOGArm4E1
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 7, 2024
Pres. Putin began his fifth term in office at a Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. https://t.co/qWw7a7dvoF pic.twitter.com/uqTR3nngPt
— ABC News (@ABC) May 7, 2024
US soldier detained in Russia had traveled through China, did not get US signoff https://t.co/fFQoz1dhwV
— POLITICO (@politico) May 7, 2024
Judge Juan Merchan rejected former President Trump's request for a mistrial in his ongoing hush money criminal trial.https://t.co/x0FTpDSfea
— Axios (@axios) May 7, 2024
TikTok has sued to block a US law that could force a nationwide ban of the popular app https://t.co/hRE5LJLy4N
— CNN (@CNN) May 7, 2024
New York’s abortion rights amendment thrown off ballot, for now https://t.co/oMGlZGRRlz
— POLITICO (@politico) May 7, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. https://t.co/msrNWaxECW
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 7, 2024
U.S. officials announced recalls of ground beef and organic walnuts last week because they were potentially contaminated with E. coli bacteria that can make people sick. Here’s what to know. https://t.co/rS6v6cOrXj
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 7, 2024
At least one person in Oklahoma has died as a result of a tornado that ripped through small towns, as severe storms moved from the South and into central areas, causing devastation and disruption to for millions. https://t.co/ex4ADACY8v
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 7, 2024
