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: The U.S. military said it launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. trib.al/EPoLAVv
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors, announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 26, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack reut.rs/4b6kjGf
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Past U.S.-Iran negotiations had been facilitated by Oman and Qatar, but they had come under fire in the war as Iran lashed out at Gulf countries. Pakistan had not often mediated high-stakes diplomacy, but it borders Iran and has good relations with Tehran and Washington. https://to.pbs.org/4vqUKrI
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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The Russian Defense Ministry says it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight over 12 Russian regions, as well as the illegally annexed Crimea, the Azov and the Black Sea.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 26, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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At least 920 are dead and more than 3,000 injured in Venezuela, top lawmaker says, as rescuers race to find earthquake victims. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/44uvBR1
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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John Bolton, a former top adviser to President Trump who became one of his most outspoken critics, is expected to plead guilty Friday morning to mishandling classified information in a case that could send him to prison. Here’s what to know.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 26, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein’s use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls, according to a transcript.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy reut.rs/4esE6ly
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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The judge in Charlie Kirk’s murder case finds the prosecutor in contempt for public comments, but won’t take the death penalty off the table.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including biblical stories and Bible verses — for its K-12 English and literature curriculum. https://cnn.it/4aqAf61
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 26, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Organizers say there’s nothing partisan about celebrating America’s 250th birthday. n.pr/4bcrrRv
— NPR (@npr.org) June 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issues a red flag warning as emergency workers continue to battle one of the state’s largest wildfires in its history.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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