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.
Taiwanese drama 'Zero Day,' set to air next year, highlights potential scenarios Taiwan might face in the days leading up to a Chinese attack. It is a sensitive topic, and creators face censorship pressures from China https://t.co/0ElYb47WFA pic.twitter.com/hhaUIHbGJS
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 23, 2024
— Outbreak Updates (@outbreakupdates) December 23, 2024
JUST IN: @CBSNews obtained a final draft of the House Ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, expected to be released later today.
— Michael Kaplan (@mkaplantv) December 23, 2024
Among its findings: Gaetz violated state statutory rape and illegal drug laws. https://t.co/KCwi9nN9uE
FLASH: @CBSNews has obtained a final draft of the House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) December 23, 2024
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Honda and Nissan have started talks toward a potential merger, they said, a historic pivot for Japan's auto industry that underlines the threat Chinese EV makers now pose to some of the world's best known car makers https://t.co/LtEVijfeo7 pic.twitter.com/V07zmeEXoM
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 23, 2024
Lawmakers in the UK are wrestling with a decision to fast-track legislation aimed at preventing foreign interference in national elections after far-right leader Nigel Farage suggested that Elon Musk could donate to his once-fringe right-wing party. https://t.co/M0I7uVWQd5
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 23, 2024
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 23, 2024
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The Tribune has for the first time identified where Texas has built its border wall.
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) December 23, 2024
After three years and $3.1 billion, the state has erected 50 miles of wall. It’s been built in dozens of fragmented sections, scattered across six counties. https://t.co/D85CCHxBDZ
Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger discloses “health challenges” after congressional absences. https://t.co/9Pkf1WnvCT
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) December 23, 2024
North Shore's Landon McNamara is the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational winner@HawaiiNewsNow pic.twitter.com/Qk7ee4Bsl3
— Cienna Pilotin (@ciennapilotin) December 23, 2024
'That was the one we were waiting for' – The North Shore's own Landon McNamara leaves Waimea Bay in awe by landing an epic wave late in the second round of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational ▪️ Watch it LIVE on television w/ KHII or online at https://t.co/pXqsZJgQiX……… pic.twitter.com/VMW3q9Wcd9
— Rob DeMello (@RobDeMelloKHON) December 23, 2024
Thou shalt pay Amazon workers fairly, for they are as close as it gets to being Santa’s elves. Without them, Christmas doesn’t happen.
— God (@godpod.bsky.social) December 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM
— Moon lover (@moon1over.bsky.social) December 22, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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