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 US response to its proposal to reopen Hormuz was 'insufficient' reut.rs/4yJ1SBt
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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The Pentagon has released few details about the Iranian drone strike on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait that killed six soldiers. The AP spoke with people serving in key positions of responsibility there or familiar with high-level briefings. Here are key takeaways.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Saudi's General Authority of Civil Aviation on Sunday confirmed that King Fahd International Airport had been attacked after the Iran-backed Houthis said they had targeted the airport in Dammam.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to what he described as an "energy ceasefire." The announcement comes days after Trump announced a deal with Putin for the US to buy Russian diesel fuel. https://cnn.it/4jhSEar
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Russian attacks kill six people in two Ukrainian cities reut.rs/4zxM7xj
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Tillis says Trump's Russian diesel deal may be illegal politi.co/3VHTdAD
— Politico (@politico.com) October 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. n.pr/4hEsXQd
— NPR (@npr.org) October 11, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Mullin defends execution livestream, dismisses radicalization concerns politi.co/3VFoHHC
— Politico (@politico.com) October 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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The FDA said it plans to compare mifepristone’s safety to that of surgical abortions through 10 weeks’ gestation.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a localized lung nodule. He said the nodule – a small mass of dense tissue – was detected "at a very early stage." https://cnn.it/4dz29hS
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 11, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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Hurricane Simon strengthens into Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Mexico's Pacific coast
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Isaias has left a trail of destruction in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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