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.
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself reut.rs/45MMJ55
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Despite a missile attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Oman said it is continuing talks with Iran over management of the strait and they are going well. More updates:
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The U.S. Army says it’s opening up test ranges to private companies developing missiles and drones.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers – including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine. n.pr/4wid8CR
— NPR (@npr.org) August 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general. https://cnn.it/4gkcT5j
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 8, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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President Donald Trump said he would appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled he lacks the legal authority to build his sprawling White House ballroom without congressional approval.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Senate passes funding bill to avert October shutdown
— Politico (@politico.com) August 8, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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The Pentagon revoked the security clearance of former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall for allegedly disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Drug addiction groups are reeling after Trump officials said federal grants cannot be used to hand out test strips to drug users. The strips help users check street drugs for dangerous adulterants.
— NPR (@npr.org) August 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say reut.rs/4fWwFCz
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Twenty-five years after the mayor of New York City became the champion of America's grief and resilience at the time of the 9/11 attacks, families of those killed are split on whether the current mayor should attend the annual remembrance. https://cnn.it/4zkKYdc
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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