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.
There are “two very different sets of intelligence reports” on Iran, President Donald Trump says in remarks to reporters before boarding Air Force One.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Iranians fear possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach politi.co/4zaYFLh
— Politico (@politico.com) October 25, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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The Israeli military pressed ahead Sunday with a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians and placed major restrictions on movement in response to an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. https://to.pbs.org/4zSl9ka
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) October 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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SCOOP: Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign.
— Axios (@axios.com) October 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink's terms by using it for offensive drone strikes.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world. n.pr/4snxJFv
— NPR (@npr.org) October 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime' politi.co/4jB0AUt
— Politico (@politico.com) October 25, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustained "minor injuries" in a car accident, her campaign said Sunday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 25, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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BREAKING: María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, returns to the country after months of exile.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana. n.pr/4dZqptI
— NPR (@npr.org) October 25, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Big Tech is building big in rural America, where pastures, rivers and fields have become the newest frontier in the AI race. More than 1,300 data centers operate across the U.S., Cleanview data shows. An NBC News analysis finds over 100 are rural, with 92 more under construction.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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October’s full moon will grace the sky this weekend — and those with a keen eye may also catch a glimpse of Saturn. https://cnn.it/4soLdkl
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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