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.
going to Target on Christmas Eve
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) December 24, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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Each year, President Biden and the First Lady have opened the doors of the People’s House wider and wider to welcome Americans in to celebrate the holidays. pic.twitter.com/oxq6peNvvL
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 25, 2024
Sailors greeted with tears and cheers as USS Cole returns to home port ahead of Christmas https://t.co/fvW4ceJ3Az
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 25, 2024
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: it officially became the country’s national bird. https://t.co/Ku2Zy0P5p8 pic.twitter.com/UH1Bd2vVRA
— ABC News (@ABC) December 25, 2024
Twenty big cats, including a half-Bengal tiger and four cougars, died at a sanctuary in Washington State after becoming infected with bird flu, according to the facility’s director. “We’ve never had anything like it.”
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 24, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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Brazilian state and federal authorities were assessing on Tuesday the risks of water contamination after trucks carrying sulfuric acid and agricultural pesticides plunged into a river on Sunday in a deadly bridge collapse. https://t.co/Glcm1a2K7r pic.twitter.com/tHB4OvfWoN
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 25, 2024
An Olympic snowboarder was tragically killed in an avalanche at a mountain resort in eastern Switzerland on Monday, according to the Swiss-Ski federation. https://t.co/fYmyBffSFL
— ABC News (@ABC) December 25, 2024
Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, warning that eating the eggs could bring "serious adverse health consequences or death.” https://t.co/XlNppHrk7X
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 25, 2024
Mars Orbiter Captures a Winter Wonderland on Summertime Mars https://t.co/b9eRtKVqKV
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) December 25, 2024
New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years. https://t.co/F7nx3zDabB
— ABC News (@ABC) December 25, 2024
I couldn’t put it any better myself.
— George Hahn (@georgehahn.com) December 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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