News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital https://t.co/n0abZkpkDl
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 21, 2024
Congress sidesteps shutdown with eleventh-hour budget patch @BenjaminSWeiss https://t.co/boxmoyP25v
— Courthouse News (@CourthouseNews) December 21, 2024
United States Charges Dual Russian and Israeli National as Developer of LockBit Ransomware Group
— Criminal Division (@DOJCrimDiv) December 20, 2024
Defendant Rostislav Panev in Custody Pending Extradition from Israel to the United States
🔗: https://t.co/zW9TFFrFWc pic.twitter.com/tE0GCQaTCV
‘Everyone of you mother f—ers are pieces of s—‘: Man who wildly hit police with pole and pipe on Jan. 6 is going to prison https://t.co/WmG0MTnomM
— Law & Crime (@lawcrimenews) December 21, 2024
France has connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays and technical setbacks.https://t.co/CNt1zZ6YYA
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 21, 2024
Germany on Saturday was still in shock and struggling to understand the attack in the city of Magdeburg. Here's what we know about the suspect. https://t.co/qjdPwnmtVP
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 21, 2024
Iran-linked actors are recruiting local criminals, including minors, to strike at Israeli targets in Europe, investigators say.
— Bloomberg (@bloomberg.com) December 21, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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The Ursid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to best watch the shooting stars. https://t.co/jFUGPQthUR
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 21, 2024
Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument https://t.co/35I5CNLv5b
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 21, 2024
The @nycballet’s production of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday classic that has drawn thousands each year since it began in 1954. For young dancers, the ballet's hero, "The Prince," is a coveted role. @Elaine_Quijano met with the two performers who are center stage for this year's… pic.twitter.com/qK270TDNDy
— CBS Saturday Morning (@cbssaturday) December 21, 2024
VIDEO: Paddle ceiling fans, incandescent light bulbs and vintage advertisements: New York subway cars used from the 1930s to the 1970s are back on the MTA tracks as part of the Holiday Nostalgia Rides program. pic.twitter.com/7yMKoTxoNt
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 21, 2024
Times Square is getting ready for New Year’s Eve! The seven-foot-tall “2025” numerals will be on display until Monday. Then, the numerals will eventually be placed atop One Times Square. pic.twitter.com/CqmXpManCk
— EarthCam (@EarthCam) December 20, 2024
Encouraging news. Woke is back on the menu. pic.twitter.com/jU3I9YnM1Y
— Just Jack ⚖️ (@7Veritas4) December 20, 2024
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