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.
LIVE UPDATES: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Eastern U.S.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 7, 2023
• 98 million in 18 states under air quality alerts
• NYC and Detroit rank second, third for worst air quality worldwide
• NYC’s fine particulate matter concentration 14.5x over WHO guideline https://t.co/tRGSasZ8gi pic.twitter.com/cpBeOMuVSD
Eerie timelapse condenses 45 minutes into 45 seconds, showing smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires overwhelming New York City, darkening the skies and obscuring buildings.
— ABC News (@ABC) June 7, 2023
Air quality alerts are in effect for 16 states. https://t.co/yhKArhnaNt pic.twitter.com/aHfAaTEsXo
A former top aide to Donald Trump testified to a federal grand jury in Miami that's investigating potential mishandling of classified documents and obstruction at Mar-a-Lago, a person familiar with the matter tells AP. https://t.co/ToJVXx5IAk
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 7, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence's video — released today, his 64th birthday — is wrapped in frequent mentions of his faith and praise of American values. https://t.co/f3tnbsNjm6
— Axios (@axios) June 7, 2023
House conservatives choke floor action as revenge for debt deal https://t.co/P2udEKuFZo
— POLITICO (@politico) June 7, 2023
GOP Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, is pushing forward with an effort to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. https://t.co/k04r5P7H3w
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 7, 2023
A father and son were killed and several others were hurt in the mass shooting following a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, police say. https://t.co/EUG2W37FqO
— ABC News (@ABC) June 7, 2023
A well-known Long Island business owner faces federal charges for allegedly spraying insecticide against police and targeting members of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/6MGUtv7IUr
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 7, 2023
BREAKING: Pope Francis has emerged from three hours of abdominal surgery without complications, the Vatican says. It's the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff, who had part of his colon removed two years ago. https://t.co/dDQmPuWkWG
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 7, 2023
CNN chairman and chief executive officer Chris Licht is leaving the network, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter https://t.co/ebbnn8JACF
— CNN (@CNN) June 7, 2023
A Pride flag was taken down and burned outside of a City Hall building in Tempe, Arizona.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 7, 2023
City officials confirmed that the act of vandalism is under investigation by police. https://t.co/dvfuo0kF9p
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting this morning, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported https://t.co/FyJW8A3plk
— CNN (@CNN) June 7, 2023
