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.
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to exempt Russia from new sanctions legislation that Congress passed last month. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/u…
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) October 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details. n.pr/4z1hgcI
— NPR (@npr.org) October 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Russian defence ministry says it hit Ukrainian steel plants, power infrastructure overnight reut.rs/4ebYh6E
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 17, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) monitoring agency said at least ten vessels have been attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz since last Sunday, a weekly high since war broke out in February, and 23 attacks were recorded since the start of the month, almost double the average.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Iran's Guards say two tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4yWHX27
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium's foreign minister said, on a second day of high-profile assaults on Palestinians and others during the sensitive olive harvest. https://to.pbs.org/4hOLqJY
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) October 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The Trump administration has requested the removal of the federal judge overseeing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's plans to overhaul a Washington, DC public golf course, accusing her of having "bias." https://cnn.it/4jnudZj
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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FEMA lays groundwork to shift disaster burden to states politi.co/4hY8ogw
— Politico (@politico.com) October 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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BREAKING: A teacher tackled and fought the Oregon shooter, who was a former student at the school, after he stormed a special needs class, officials say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital after recovering from lung surgery.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls. n.pr/4hR9WtV
— NPR (@npr.org) October 17, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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The fast-moving Norte Fire in Southern California quickly consumed hundreds of acres and burned multiple homes after sparking in Orange County, according to county officials. Read more: https://cnn.it/4jn0csB
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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