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: The death toll has risen to 27 people after flash floods slammed central Texas, officials say.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Trump said that he was unsure if he’d be able to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, a far cry from his promise to swiftly put a stop to the conflict that he made on the campaign trail.
— Politico (@politico.com) July 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight, dashing hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says two of its US aid workers injured in Gaza reut.rs/4lCs1Lb
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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The deportations to South Sudan — a country plagued by armed conflict and political instability that the U.S. government warns Americans not to visit — mark an unprecedented new frontier in President Trump's government-wide crackdown on illegal immigration.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The controversial immigrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” has opened in Florida. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from inside the facility, which was constructed in just over a week.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Pope Leo XIV is signalling his commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Tucker Carlson says to air interview with president of Iran reut.rs/45WvD6q
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) July 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Falling childhood vaccine coverage and a large outbreak that was kindled in an undervaccinated pocket of West Texas have driven the US to a troubling milestone: There have been more measles cases in the US this year than any other since the the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that’s also clear among young people.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the Southeastern US coast, putting parts of North and South Carolina under a tropical storm warning: cnn.it/4nA5O2g
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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