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.
Many Democrats are hoping Kamala Harris makes a decision about a running mate by August 1, so delegates can know the full ticket when they are voting during the virtual roll call. https://t.co/OCfe1QvwHu
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 24, 2024
Kelly will support pro-labor legislation amid VP speculation https://t.co/F9oSVTPiYu
— POLITICO (@politico) July 24, 2024
"Our enemies are your enemies. Our fight is your fight. And our victory will be your victory."
— ABC News (@ABC) July 24, 2024
In his address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, "When Israel fights Hamas, we are fighting Iran." https://t.co/FtuNBAgsvA pic.twitter.com/eph6khLvjc
Ukraine’s top diplomat met with China’s foreign minister on Wednesday in talks that signaled Kyiv’s increased willingness to pursue a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia and to have China play a more central role in the effort. https://t.co/mf2c1Nzmwq
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 24, 2024
The Russian parliament adopted a law today hiking the penalty for personal use of internet devices by frontline soldiers fighting in Ukraine.https://t.co/U6vkHYTgU3
— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) July 24, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that, the same day Donald Trump's would-be assassin registered for the Pennsylvania rally, he researched the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with a Google search for: "How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?" https://t.co/8GkuJo1WCO pic.twitter.com/Fu8KNi0Lib
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 24, 2024
The gunman at the Trump rally flew a drone in the area just two hours before the shooting, FBI director says.https://t.co/Q6DewrMOiV
— CNN (@CNN) July 24, 2024
Elon Musk, appearing on Capitol Hill, denied reporting that said he would be donating $45 million a month to support Donald Trump's reelection. pic.twitter.com/x4OUTtRMG4
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 24, 2024
The former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey had been employed by six agencies since 2020, records show.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 24, 2024
And he twice pleaded guilty to driving under the influence before working in law enforcement, records show. https://t.co/k8EmdnmH8c
It's official: Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics. https://t.co/CQAvd9RvXH
— Axios (@axios) July 24, 2024
Several health departments in the U.S. say they have detected West Nile virus in mosquito samples and are warning residents to take precautions. https://t.co/iyaStLEFu1
— ABC News (@ABC) July 24, 2024
What caused the hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park? A meteorologist explains. https://t.co/dIWMg6UrBF
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 24, 2024
