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 Biden administration is warning it is likely to miss its deadline to deliver a report to Congress detailing its assessment of Israeli actions in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. https://t.co/mEqoVjtNNN
— The Hill (@thehill) May 8, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces is continuing ground operations in areas of eastern Rafah, according to a statement Wednesday, amid mounting global opposition over Israel’s plans for a major offensive in the Gazan city.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 8, 2024
Live updates here: https://t.co/7BgZBavpUH
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it’s reopened a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. It comes a day after an Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing, which remains closed. https://t.co/HybBXB59vF
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 8, 2024
Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a sweeping assault with dozens of missiles and drones, Ukrainian officials say.
— ABC News (@ABC) May 8, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/Ath6d0TzjQ pic.twitter.com/upcnHLRAp5
Police in India say four people linked to a network of human traffickers have been arrested on suspicion of luring young men to Russia with the promise of lucrative jobs or university places only to force them to fight in the war in Ukraine. https://t.co/JsEIVnDUyq
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 8, 2024
Georgia appeals court says it will consider Trump's effort to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the state's election subversion case https://t.co/Ep4uzUFDIQ
— CNN (@CNN) May 8, 2024
Biden visits Wisconsin to laud a new Microsoft facility, meet voters — and troll Trump https://t.co/hmXl91SYJr
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 8, 2024
Biden campaign plans $14 million spending blitz in May https://t.co/d8HjT3tB0T
— POLITICO (@politico) May 8, 2024
A Georgia grand jury indicts the man accused of killing 22-year-old student Laken Riley on 10 charges, including malice murder and kidnapping, according to an indictment filed. https://t.co/jb5ug9s7vb
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 8, 2024
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said that he does not plan to vote for former President Trump in November, suggesting he would write in another candidate instead. https://t.co/sio2mIGC7q
— The Hill (@thehill) May 8, 2024
NYT: RFK Jr. claims a doctor told him a worm ate part of his brain https://t.co/JKHi1oz0Qa
— POLITICO (@politico) May 8, 2024
An outbreak of severe thunderstorms that will bring a significant tornado threat may affect the mid-Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today.
— Axios (@axios) May 8, 2024
Tennessee and Missouri may see the most dangerous conditions.
https://t.co/j9p0PoWMGg
