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.
Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded reut.rs/45nQ8au
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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An oil slick is covering an area of around 150 square miles off the coast of Oman, the country’s government says, after a vessel under sanctions and carrying Russian crude sustained damage.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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President Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign ships to transport oil and other commodities around the US for 90 more days, albeit with new limits, as the war in Iran disrupts crude flows and hikes fuel costs.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 13 people and wounds 38 others, authorities in the Tatarstan region say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reshaping the federal government's approach toward childhood vaccines. https://cnn.it/4zbrs2v
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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The Trump administration took a partial step Monday toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised food-system overhaul, unveiling new transparency rules for food ingredients while again delaying a long-promised definition of ultraprocessed food. on.wsj.com/4zstBav
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) August 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed Congress to approve a sharp increase in the Pentagon's budget during a ceremony on Monday to rename a base for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. https://cnn.it/4bJceb7
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Trump says future of 'weaponization' fund is up to Blanche reut.rs/4xxQtn0
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general in an Oval Office ceremony led by former Trump defense-team colleague, Judge Emil Bove. https://cnn.it/4z6qTap
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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North Carolina pastor taken by ICE had a stroke in detention, family says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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New Mexico tests a new way to rein in Meta
— Politico (@politico.com) August 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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At least 20 people are dead and more are trapped below buildings after powerful a earthquake shook western Colombia.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 10, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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July was the hottest month ever in the contiguous United States, according to the NOAA.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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