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 News: President Trump canceled plans for two of his top advisers, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to travel to Pakistan for a new round of peace talks with Iran. Earlier, Iran’s foreign minister also left Pakistan.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) April 25, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Seeking out mines is one of the latest tactics announced by the Trump administration to get traffic moving again through the strait as rising energy prices and wider economic effects pose a political risk. https://to.pbs.org/3QIfThy
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) April 25, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron's CEO says.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) April 25, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows from its stocks and pays up to secure supply. Traders are now sounding the alarm that a harsh adjustment is coming. Read more: bloom.bg/3OKw3X1 📷️: Razieh Poudat/AFP/Getty Images
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) April 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages reut.rs/4tQyLtH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Photos and videos from the protest, which resulted in 66 arrests, have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the country's military action. n.pr/4eOrllE
— NPR (@npr.org) April 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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The US has agreed to allow the Venezuelan government to fund the defense of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, ending a legal standoff that has clouded the case for weeks. https://cnn.it/4u6YjSG
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Breaking news: Multiple scientists who serve on an independent board established to guide the nation’s nearly $9 billion basic science funding agency were terminated from their positions Friday by President Trump.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions. n.pr/3OXE4bn
— NPR (@npr.org) April 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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President Trump announced a plan to resurface the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool with “American Flag Blue,” sparking controversy among preservationists. The project, which bypasses traditional review processes, aims to be completed by July 4.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Maine Gov. Mills vetoes data center moratorium bill
— Politico (@politico.com) April 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Drought across the US Plains is threatening wheat yields and prompting ranchers to thin herds
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) April 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Two massive wildfires in south Georgia have scorched more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 100 homes.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) April 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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