News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The unidentified man suspected of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel remains at large after Wednesday's attack, which was described by police as "brazen, targeted" and "premeditated."
— ABC News (@ABC) December 6, 2024
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, on Friday morning received a vote of confidence from Trump, who said he's winning more support than media reports indicate. https://t.co/pzDcSWB8Kq
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 6, 2024
More than 3 million adults in nine states would be at immediate risk of losing their health coverage should the GOP cut the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, according to nonprofit KFF and the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. https://t.co/WmxCx1Q9zr pic.twitter.com/wD1T7zGkH8
— ABC News (@ABC) December 6, 2024
Ukraine showed off a new locally-produced 'rocket-drone' which it said could fly 700 km — more than twice the longest range attributed to missiles supplied by Western allies reut.rs/3OEyQxw
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 6, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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Citing growing interest by China and Russia in the Arctic as global warming makes the region more accessible, Canada on Friday said it would focus on building stronger alliances with other nations in the region, particularly the U.S.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim ruling parties and armed groups are weighing the pros and cons of armed intervention in Syria, viewing as a grave threat the advance of Sunni Islamist rebels who have taken two Syrian cities and now bear down on a third reut.rs/4gij07o
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 6, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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BREAKING: USDA orders that milk samples nationwide be tested for the bird flu. https://t.co/8gbzEigi9h
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 6, 2024
JUST IN: Job growth surged in November as the US economy recovered from hurricanes and strikes to add 227,000 positions
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 6, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York launched her bid Friday to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee as the party looks to replace its veteran leaders on several key panels. https://t.co/Wst7eBPigL
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 6, 2024
With his political future in doubt, Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor of New York City, has opened the door to returning to the Republican Party. Adams has shocked some Democrats lately by embracing President-elect Trump and some of his policies.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 6, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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JUST IN: TikTok loses its bid to strike down a law that could result in the platform being banned in the United States after a US appeals court ruling
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 6, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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The Pennsylvania grandmother who fell through a sinkhole while searching for her cat has been found dead after a four-day search, officials say. https://t.co/2MGLM7swoI
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 6, 2024
