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.
Israel launched what it called preemptive strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah Sunday.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 26, 2024
Then, Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets toward Israel. Most were intercepted, but there were casualties on both sides. https://t.co/9Ny2QiHCdV pic.twitter.com/2htkbzgMh9
Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage throughout Ukraine on Monday that appeared to target energy infrastructure. https://t.co/dnFxwVXl6B
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 26, 2024
ABC News’ @IanPannell went inside a Ukrainian prison housing Russian prisoners of war, captured during Ukraine’s recent offensive into Russia.
— ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2024
All conscripts, they said their commanders had abandoned them in the first hours of the attack. pic.twitter.com/2uCTy7XWJX
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Monday that authorities had arrested the founder and CEO of the widely used messaging app Telegram, saying it was "not a political decision at all." https://t.co/cKA8DZQJoM
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 26, 2024
Trump and Harris campaigns clash over muting mics during scheduled ABC debate https://t.co/UqEHS2BTlw
— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2024
A judge has set a trial date of January 5, 2026, for the Trump allies accused of trying to subvert the 2020 election https://t.co/h8j3ZMVrP7
— CNN (@CNN) August 26, 2024
Former Pres. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. service members. https://t.co/OYgbQR6Orl
— ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2024
Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spill https://t.co/0GIiy9yKCL
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 26, 2024
Cornel West is back on Michigan's presidential ballot, judge rules https://t.co/ytZrhDjzNn
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 26, 2024
Eastern equine encephalitis, a deadly disease spread by mosquitoes that's often called EEE, has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. https://t.co/af8N5ZlFsz
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 26, 2024
Walmart Great Value apple juice recalled in 25 states over arsenic levels https://t.co/fmtszqzyOD
— Axios (@axios) August 26, 2024
What was once Hurricane Hone has weakened to a tropical storm after bringing hurricane conditions to Hawaii, which continued to face heavy rains and strong winds on Monday. https://t.co/eQfBVlQaXB
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 26, 2024
