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.
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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US military families ride 'roller coaster of emotions' over six months of Iran war reut.rs/4cdUyEL
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Six months since the US and Israel launched the first strikes on Iran, the physical, financial and emotional impacts of the war have reverberated from Tehran across the world, including to the vast Iranian community in the US. https://cnn.it/4zJ11BJ
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian attack on the Bucha district, close to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Judge declares Rubio’s speech-based student deportations violate the Constitution
— Politico (@politico.com) August 29, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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British right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported Friday to the United Kingdom, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security. https://cnn.it/4gJpFJH
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer’s access road
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) August 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas. n.pr/45Xo8uz
— NPR (@npr.org) August 29, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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BREAKING: White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172K for placing prediction market bets on Trump’s speeches.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Stars and Stripes journalists facing firing get one-week reprieve
— Politico (@politico.com) August 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told close friends and associates that he is considering a run for president in 2028, according to two people familiar with the conversations.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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