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.
Pres. Biden and Vice Pres. Harris will both head to the Southeast on Wednesday to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, which so far is confirmed to have killed at least 166 people. https://t.co/lTaXJFV4G6 pic.twitter.com/aDsYJAzf7d
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2024
While authorities described their ongoing search-and-rescue operation, relatives of the missing workers from the Impact Plastics factory expressed frustration. Meanwhile, survivors lashed out at the company for failing to warn workers. https://t.co/x5G23LQ5Py
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 2024
MOMENTS AGO: President Biden says sanctions will be imposed on Iran. pic.twitter.com/bvLGbf8npc
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 2, 2024
Israeli forces and Hezbollah said they were fighting at close range in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would retaliate against Iran after its missile attack. Follow live. https://t.co/kTlCytdruW
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 2, 2024
Israel says eight of its soldiers have been killed in combat in southern Lebanonhttps://t.co/C92zqWp5Dy
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2024
Ukraine's military says it is pulling out of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine after more than two years of intense fighting https://t.co/sLb2r3MBuQ
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2024
Four Russian journalists went on trial in Moscow on Wednesday after being accused of working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. https://t.co/EX6GJvYK0d
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2024
Vance refuses to admit that Trump lost the 2020 election https://t.co/KXhVJBeCNf
— POLITICO (@politico) October 2, 2024
The longshoremen’s strike is halting operations at ports across the East and Gulf coasts — threatening critical supply chains and potentially leading to the delay and disruption of goods from fresh produce to automobiles. https://t.co/traUFtlNjv
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 2, 2024
People are buying up toilet paper because of the port strike in a bit of pandemic déjà vu, but there's no need for that https://t.co/zpLYGlAfNf
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2024
BREAKING: Federal prosecutors said that they might bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indict others in the corruption case against him. https://t.co/X5k65uohbK
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2024
Bomb dropped by U.S. in World War II explodes at airport in Japan, causing runway damage and cancellation of 80 flights. https://t.co/znFrdYlfYa
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2024
