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.
A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, “what did I risk my life for?” via @tomdreisbach.bsky.social
— NPR (@npr.org) January 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Our latest: Jackson Reffitt reported his dad to the authorities for taking part in Jan 6, now he’s afraid about Trump letting his dad out of prison.
— Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) January 6, 2025
Jackson’s mom wants her husband home. https://t.co/8IlRDL9zCu
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “Last night over dinner I told my kids about the decision I’m sharing with you today. I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minster, after the party selects its next leader.” pic.twitter.com/DXuN0XkhmJ
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) January 6, 2025
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) January 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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UK leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk https://t.co/CGu2p7tmXm
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 6, 2025
A longtime hairdresser at Fox Sports has sued the company, alleging that she was fired after raising a series of concerns about workplace misconduct, and after repeatedly refusing to have sex with host Skip Bayless.https://t.co/oUfGIWKAnr
— Variety (@Variety) January 6, 2025
Started / Going pic.twitter.com/cEe1VPiC6k
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 6, 2025
Top Military-Political Animations of 2024 pic.twitter.com/W3Osuf4CHw
— freeonis (@freeonis_) January 4, 2025
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