News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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BREAKING: Prices for 10 of Medicare's most popular and costliest drugs will be cut after deals struck with drug companies, the White House says. https://t.co/dOTYrCxX38
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 15, 2024
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Ukraine’s troops have captured Russian town of Sudzha, over a week after forces launched a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region https://t.co/XXR8SkSWuz
— CNN (@CNN) August 15, 2024
Pro-Russian propagandists are still working to influence Americans ahead of the 2024 presidential elections, according to Meta.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 15, 2024
The company says it dismantled five distinct Russian propaganda campaigns in the last three months. https://t.co/SltL853Cd6
International mediators began a new round of talks on Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict. https://t.co/vMBt7iSJti
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 15, 2024
A Jordanian citizen in Florida has been arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out multiple attacks on businesses in Orlando, as well as a solar energy facility, based on their perceived support for Israel, the Justice Department announced. https://t.co/gEr8j03EP9
— ABC News (@ABC) August 15, 2024
Trump's attorneys ask the judge in the New York hush money case to postpone his September 18 sentencing until after the November election https://t.co/K2obfgnaKe
— CNN (@CNN) August 15, 2024
Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, has asked that the Arizona election subversion-related prosecution against him be moved from state court to federal court. https://t.co/Vaz0EBpg2W
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 15, 2024
Trump campaign brings Corey Lewandowski back on board https://t.co/OBGiNvzhVT
— POLITICO (@politico) August 15, 2024
Sen. JD Vance agreed to an Oct. 1 debate with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hosted by CBS News, setting the stage for at least one televised showdown between the Republican and Democratic vice-presidential nominees before the general election in November. https://t.co/rZsNrfBIXO
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 15, 2024
A new lawsuit claims hackers have gained access to the personal information of "billions of individuals," including their Social Security numbers — personal data that could allow fraudsters to infiltrate financial accounts or take out loans in their names. https://t.co/t7026Txmdx pic.twitter.com/KoQntpc8rQ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 15, 2024
Sweden confirms first case of more contagious variant of mpox disease outside Africa https://t.co/dhoXtVxLbO
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 15, 2024
"They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry."
— ABC News (@ABC) August 15, 2024
Officials announced five people have been charged in connection with the ketamine-related death of Matthew Perry, including two doctors.
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