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.
Hundreds of flights at the busiest airports in the U.S. are being scratched this weekend.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that staffing shortages of air traffic controllers likely can't be resolved before one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump administration to provide full SNAP payments to millions of Americans
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Russian forces appear to be on the brink of finally seizing the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a symbolic victory that President Vladimir Putin has been pursuing for 21 months at an increasingly heavy cost. https://cnn.it/483iMzJ
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Hungary's waiver from US sanctions on Russia energy is indefinite, minister says reut.rs/47NvpxB
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 69,000 as more bodies are exchanged, local health officials say
— Politico (@politico.com) November 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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A federal grand jury has subpoenaed three former CIA and FBI officials who were involved in the federal government's investigations into alleged Russian meddling to assist President Trump's 2016 campaign, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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After a cautious start, Leo has now begun to find his voice and on Tuesday called for a "deep reflection" on what has been happening to immigrants in the United States over recent months under President Donald Trump. https://cnn.it/47N4pya
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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JUST IN: Trump orders Justice Department probe of meatpackers over prices
— Axios (@axios.com) November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Report: Trump wants D.C. stadium named after him reut.rs/4hSRgIA
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The 208-year-old Maine-based Farmers Almanac says it will publish its planting guidance and weather predictions for the final time, citing financial challenges.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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