News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been charged with murder. Here's what to know about the shootings and the suspect.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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BREAKING: The suspected Minnesota gunman visited homes of four state lawmakers the night of the shootings with intent to kill them, federal prosecutor says cnn.it/3HJq0OP
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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BREAKING: Israel claims it has achieved "aerial superiority" over Tehran and has control of skies from western Iran to the capital.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Chaos and fear have gripped Iran in the days since Israel launched its surprise attack on Friday. In Tehran, residents encounter gas stations that are closing because there is no fuel, and disruptions to internet and phone service. “Everything’s uncertain,” a resident said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran "wants to talk" when asked about de-escalating the conflict with Israel, as the two regional powers continued firing missiles at each other for a fourth straight day. "Iran is not winning this war," the president said. Read more: cnb.cx/45rwE63
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) June 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Ahead of the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, President Trump told reporters that it was a "big mistake" for Russia to have been kicked out of the then-G8, which took place after Russia invaded Crimea.
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) June 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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JUST IN: Federal judge deems Trump's National Institutes of Health grant cuts illegal reut.rs/4ldDNf4
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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U.S. Steel shares jumped on Monday after President Donald Trump approved its controversial merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel.
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they'll receive or even if they'll still qualify for the program.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Trump fires Democratic appointee from Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
— Politico (@politico.com) June 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories
— NPR (@npr.org) June 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The Trump Organization said it will launch a mobile phone service called Trump Mobile and also plans to offer a U.S.-built smartphone later this summer.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) June 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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