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: Trump says he will hit the E.U. with a 50% tariff in a few days while threatening 25% levies on Apple's iPhones www.nbcnews.com/business/bus…
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) May 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Stocks tumbled on Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a fresh round of tariffs, this time aimed at Apple and the European Union.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Prisoner swap begins between Russia and Ukraine but peace talks remain deadlocked www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain…
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) May 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Palestinians in the village of Bruqin in the northern West Bank said that Israeli settlers attacked them, burning cars and damaging houses.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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More than 200 wealthy crypto bros gathered for a black-tie dinner at President Donald Trump’s golf club just outside Washington, DC – a special reward for the top holders of the president’s personal $TRUMP meme coin.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's ban on Harvard's ability to enroll international students
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Belgium's Royal Palace said Friday that Princess Elisabeth, who is first in line to the throne, is waiting to find out whether she can return to Harvard for her second year after President Trump announced a ban on foreign students at the university.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.
— NPR (@npr.org) May 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Trump can't build his so-called Golden Dome without Canada playing a pivotal role, according to U.S. officials and experts. But is Ottawa on board?
— Politico (@politico.com) May 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Southern California Edison to pay $82.5 million to settle claims over 2020 Bobcat Fire damages reut.rs/3FnZtWr
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Trump can't build his so-called Golden Dome without Canada playing a pivotal role, according to U.S. officials and experts. But is Ottawa on board?
— Politico (@politico.com) May 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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BREAKING: The US Justice Department said it struck a deal in principle with Boeing to allow it to avoid prosecution in a fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people reut.rs/45pZa82
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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RFK Jr.’s report on the causes of chronic diseases among children accuses doctors of being influenced by the pharmaceutical industry to overprescribe certain meds and failing to treat the root causes of disease.
— Politico (@politico.com) May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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