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.
European leaders to huddle as Zelenskyy pushes his peace plan for Ukraine
— Politico (@politico.com) December 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Russian services sector sees fastest growth since January, PMI shows reut.rs/4aIrx4d
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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BREAKING: Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces have declared a state of emergency after Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes targeting an arms shipment for separatists in the country from the United Arab Emirates.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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North Texas man charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS, officials say
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives have been killed or captured in Syria by US and partner forces since US airstrikes earlier this month, which were carried out in response to the killing of two American service members.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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JUST IN: Justice Department sues Virginia, arguing in-state tuition for undocumented students violates federal law
— Axios (@axios.com) December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A federal judge said that the Trump administration must keep funds flowing to the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, rebuffing its latest gambit to shut down the regulatory agency that has long been a target of conservatives.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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U.S. removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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China fires missiles on second day of military drills Taiwan calls "highly provocative and reckless"
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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In a 97-page transcript released later Monday, attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued that widespread videos and photos of him shackled and in jail clothing could create bias against him among potential jurors. https://to.pbs.org/3MZZV0v
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) December 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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More musicians have canceled their upcoming concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Trump’s name.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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More musicians have canceled their upcoming concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Trump’s name.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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