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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, the leader of the opposition National Unity party and a former defense minister, reached an agreement to form a unity government Wednesday. https://t.co/bCh25c76Qf
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 11, 2023
Babies and toddlers were found with their "heads decapitated" in Kfar Aza in southern Israel after Hamas' attacks in the kibbutz over the weekend, a spokesperson for Israel's prime minister says.
— CNN (@CNN) October 11, 2023
Follow live updates: https://t.co/cGoa4AQzL6 pic.twitter.com/ukvKfeGeFp
LATEST: Fighting is ongoing between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in southern Israel.
— ABC News (@ABC) October 11, 2023
Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah are openly exchanging fire at the northern border.
Follow live updates on the conflict: https://t.co/3nCt8sUiLz
Israeli diplomat draws ‘clear link’ to Iran in Hamas attacks https://t.co/HZGDIKnJkA
— POLITICO (@politico) October 11, 2023
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asking him to send Israel two Iron Dome batteries — the projectiles used to block incoming rockets — as soon as possible. https://t.co/To26qGXTKF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 11, 2023
Ukrainian forces were engaged in fierce fighting this week around the frontline town of Avdiivka, as Russian forces have intensified their assault on the area with heavy artillery bombardment and tanks, Ukrainian officials and military experts said.https://t.co/JwbekqrYnW
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 11, 2023
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) offered to nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) during the House speaker vote after Scalise won the GOP's nomination on Wednesday. https://t.co/sXd0ceDrb1
— Axios (@axios) October 11, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to eliminate junk fees — those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout. https://t.co/UWMcSBBPLE
— ABC News (@ABC) October 11, 2023
Congressman George Santos is vehemently denying new allegations of credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy that were brought in a 23-count superseding indictment Tuesday. https://t.co/loZB0nQnDy
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 11, 2023
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital. Her daughter said on Instagram that the 55-year-old Retton is “fighting for her life” and is not breathing on her own. https://t.co/evhE5y3vCw
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 11, 2023
In a study released Monday, researchers identified what appears to be the largest solar storm to hit Earth. The storm occurred 14,300 years ago, but is evidence of a yet unknown dimension of the sun’s extreme behavior and hazards to Earth. https://t.co/GhkmP5vVlE
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 11, 2023
2023 Fat Bear Week has crowned its winner – a "queen that's thicker than a bowl of oatmeal." https://t.co/uCZXX8SQ7K
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 11, 2023
