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.
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning, setting the stage for the furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the shuttering of a slew of key programs and services.
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The Trump admin is planning to withhold billions from one of America’s largest public works projects in retaliation for the government shutdown.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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The dead included people who had sought refuge in a school sheltering the displaced in Gaza City. https://to.pbs.org/4mFIcHF
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) October 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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US private sector employment fell in September. The government shutdown will likely delay Friday's release of the official monthly jobs report. https://cnn.it/4gMkFU6
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The U.S. agrees to allow South Koreans to work on equipment at U.S. investment sites under existing temporary visas, Seoul’s foreign ministry says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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NEW: The Supreme Court is allowing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook to remain in her job for now, but it will hear arguments in the case.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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President Trump signs an executive order for the US to guarantee the security of Qatar, in the wake of Israel's strike on Doha last month https://cnn.it/46LVmgj
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Authorities in Germany have arrested three suspected foreign operatives of Hamas they believe are preparing a serious act of violence inside the country, prosecutors say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Trump's pick to lead the agency tracking unemployment and inflation has withdrawn after withering criticism from across the political spectrum. The White House says a new nominee will be named soon.
— NPR (@npr.org) October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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An explosion rocked a Bronx high-rise Wednesday morning, causing the entire side of the 20-story building to collapse.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Chunk, a 1,200-pound behemoth with a broken jaw, swept the competition Tuesday in the popular Fat Bear Week contest — his first win after finishing in second place three previous years.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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