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.
BREAKING: Former President Trump clinches the Republican nomination for president. https://t.co/AvM1PGtJcI
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 15, 2024
Trump taps Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his vice president https://t.co/LUCtFj8ka6
— POLITICO (@politico) July 15, 2024
Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses classified documents case against Trump https://t.co/Fyhz5NFEUM
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 15, 2024
JUST IN: The building where gunman Thomas Crooks scrambled onto the roof and opened fire was the staging area for the local police tactical team that was watching over the crowd, two law enforcement officials told ABC News. https://t.co/DIlpFOkUgX pic.twitter.com/6jZQO63oJQ
— ABC News (@ABC) July 15, 2024
The Trump rally shooter purchased 50 rounds of ammunition at a gun store hours before carrying out his attack, senior law enforcement official sayshttps://t.co/o5fYOHlcif
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 15, 2024
Speakers at the RNC have been told to leave speeches unchanged in the wake of Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump. https://t.co/Kof7ISr5no
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 15, 2024
Israel attacked an area packed with displaced people, leaving at least 90 Palestinians dead and 300 injured, according to local health officials. Aid agencies said the strike took place in an area Israel designated as a “humanitarian zone” for civilians. https://t.co/jyRR0A3Cxr
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 15, 2024
Though Ukraine’s recruitment numbers remain shrouded in wartime secrecy, some political and military officials have said changes, including a campaign to increase voluntary recruitment, have got the mobilization effort back on track after two months https://t.co/TmTwUUNL7x
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 15, 2024
Jurors are deliberating for a second day Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial after they left Friday evening without reaching a verdict. https://t.co/Cm9vekwT8h
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 15, 2024
US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers https://t.co/GP1zxeAYPx
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 15, 2024
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts. https://t.co/IwaOw1F05K
— ABC News (@ABC) July 15, 2024
With around 350,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he's demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the area. https://t.co/ze8021AqBu
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 15, 2024
