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.
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options, his office said reut.rs/43Bt0Fh
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took the opportunity while in Rome for Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass to meet with top U.S. officials and European leaders on Sunday. cbsn.ws/4kr2hkt
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Russia targeted Ukraine with one of its largest drone bombardments of the war on Sunday.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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BREAKING: Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza to avoid a "hunger crisis."
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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BREAKING: Authorities say explosion outside of Palm Springs fertility clinic was an "intentional act of terrorism"
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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The fatal crash of a Mexican Navy ship into the historic Brooklyn Bridge has left New Yorkers stunned. The ship’s captain lost control due to a mechanical issue, according to Mayor Adams, causing the naval training ship’s tall masts to hit the bottom of the bridge connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment reut.rs/3FdPJxT
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Rubio says intelligence community is incorrect in assessment of Tren de Aragua: "They're wrong"
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Tariff rates will soon return to “reciprocal” level if countries don’t reach trade agreements during the 90-day pause, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Beginning next school year, Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history will learn about conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election thanks to the state's new social studies standards.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine – and until now it had emergency authorization from FDA for use in anyone 12 and older.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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UPDATE: More than 5,000 homes were impacted, and 38 people were injured after an EF3 tornado tore across St. Louis. via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
— NPR (@npr.org) May 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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