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.
Musk-led war commission triggers alarms in Pentagon politi.co/4yswarP
— Politico (@politico.com) October 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves through IEA reut.rs/3VemDpX
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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‘Blackmail’: Europe fumes against White House demand for more diesel politi.co/4eaf0XQ
— Politico (@politico.com) October 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Saudi Arabia says the attacker and pilot who was stabbed have both been sent back to United Arab Emirates. Emirati officials are investigating the incident for possible terrorist links. n.pr/4iV9yeT
— NPR (@npr.org) October 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Latvian officials claim Russia and Belarus are facilitating an elaborate scheme to illegally funnel migrants from the Middle East and Africa across the border into Latvia and other NATO and EU countries. They say Russia’s goal in Latvia is to stir up tensions ahead of parliamentary elections.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) October 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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US-Ukrainian investment fund seals first critical minerals deal reut.rs/47COgeV
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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The US economy added just 29,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2% https://cnn.it/4hFhTBd
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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The Republican super PAC's move to direct resources to Kansas underscores how Democrats are putting traditionally Republican states in play as they try to net four seats to take control of the Senate.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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South Korea has pushed back against a $54 billion investment announced by the Trump administration, turning a struggling project to export natural gas from Alaska into another potential sticking point in the allies’ long-running negotiations over trade. https://cnn.it/4j072Ef
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 2, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she believes the former Cornell University student who alleges she was raped by fraternity members in 2024 was "failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her."
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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This year's Kennedy Center Honors will take place at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., instead of at the Kennedy Center, a spokesperson for the institution said.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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The failed execution of Christa Pike, which one death penalty expert described as unprecedented, led Republican Gov. Bill Lee to order a review, calling what happened “deeply disturbing” on Thursday and indefinitely postponing Pike’s execution and another one that had been scheduled for this year.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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