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.
BREAKING: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is willing to resign as Ukraine's president in exchange for peace with Russia or NATO membership.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Russia launched a record 267 drones into Ukraine overnight on Saturday, destroying infrastructure and killing at least 3 people, one day before the world marks the third year of Moscow's full-scale invasion. https://cbsn.ws/3D5uLA6
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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🚨 BREAKING: European Council President António Costa on Sunday announced a special meeting of European leaders on March 6.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) February 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Israel accused Hamas of subjecting its hostages to humiliation, while Hamas said the delayed release of Palestinian prisoners is a violation of the ceasefire deal, underscoring the fragility of the deal and stoking concerns for its long-term future.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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The families of some 600 prisoners remain in limbo after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that he would delay their release, a decision that violated the exchange terms of the ceasefire agreement after Hamas had earlier released six Israeli hostages.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with an apparent ultimatum. Musk has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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US immigration officials have launched a new round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area, according to two people familiar with the effort: cnn.it/4bl2G4z
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The Department of Justice has eliminated its national database that tracked misconduct incidents among federal law enforcement officers. https://cbsn.ws/43c6Euf
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Friedrich Merz’s conservative alliance has won Germany’s national parliamentary election, according to exit polls, as the far-right recorded its highest ever showing.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) February 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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President Trump's firings of Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, Jr. and other top military leaders sends a "dangerous message" to service members about how the administration regards political loyalty, Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday.
— Axios (@axios.com) February 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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JUST IN: Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure, the Vatican says.
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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A private company is aiming to heave a microwave oven-size spacecraft toward an asteroid later this week, its goal to kick off a future where precious metals are mined around the solar system.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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