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.
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had struck the Crimean bridge for the third time after spending months planting explosives on support structures beneath the water.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire at food point, Gaza officials say
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) June 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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President Donald Trump’s trade war will wreak greater economic damage than previously expected, both in the United States and everywhere else, according to new forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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OECD forecasts a sharp economic slowdown and higher inflation in the U.S., citing tariffs
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Like other NATO members, the U.K. has been reassessing its defense spending since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The wife and five children of the man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder are being taken into custody by federal immigration authorities, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka files a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and a DHS investigator, alleging that Habba defamed him and violated his constitutional rights when he was arrested at a federal immigration detention center.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A federal judge ordered the Trump admin to continue providing gender-affirming care for transgender prison inmates.
— Politico (@politico.com) June 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Elon Musk calls the Republican spending bill for President Trump’s agenda a "disgusting abomination." "I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore," Musk says days after leaving his government job.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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BREAKING: Joint exit poll shows that liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is forecast to win the South Korean presidential election.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A serial escapee who vanished from a New Orleans jail two weeks ago appeared to show up in someone’s kitchen, claiming his innocence and invoking rapper Lil Wayne and President Donald Trump in a video posted to social media.
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to the United States, where it is expected to impact the Gulf region and other areas.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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