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.
Two US service members were killed and another is missing following Iranian strikes in Jordan, the US military says, marking the first deaths of American troops in the Iran war since March. https://cnn.it/4gGA0Yz
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless' reut.rs/3RGnC0w
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Kuwait said a water desalination and power generation plant was struck by Iran. It was the second time in two days. About 90% of Kuwait’s drinking water comes from desalination.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Ukrainian drones struck two sprawling warehouses, one of them just east of Moscow, as part of attacks overnight and on Saturday afternoon that killed nine people and wounded more than 60, Russian officials said. https://to.pbs.org/4pvCJqf
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) July 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. https://cnn.it/4pwWPAj
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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"He's a danger to society": ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives say.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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An off-duty employee at an immigration detention center in Colorado has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun as a protest was wrapping up outside.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports reut.rs/4hicWiX
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R).
— The Hill (@thehill.com) July 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Shuttered ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ leaves complicated legacy in Florida
— Politico (@politico.com) July 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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The wildfire smoke is expected to thin out across the Northeast Saturday afternoon as a cold front moves through the region, bringing dangerous storms.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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