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.
The number of people reported missing in the wake of historic July 4 flooding in Kerr County, Texas, has dropped from a peak of more than 160 to three, with many now verified as being safe, officials said. nbcnews.to/44RZuuj
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick says he is confident US will secure trade deal with EU reut.rs/4lWSrr6
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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BREAKING: The Palestinian Health Ministry says 73 people have been killed while waiting for humanitarian aid across Gaza.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians. cbsn.ws/44Pzcud
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The Syrian government says clashes in the southern city of Suwayda have stopped after a week of violence left hundreds of people dead, drawing Israeli intervention and US condemnation.
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said his agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, while also cracking down on companies hiring unauthorized workers. cbsn.ws/46DcyGL
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Nursing homes already struggling to recruit staff are now grappling with President Donald Trump’s attack on one of their few reliable sources of workers: immigration.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A man who drove into a crowd of people had been kicked out of a club for being intoxicated and disruptive, two law enforcement sources familiar tell NBC News’ Camila Bernal. Los Angeles police believe he intentionally plowed a vehicle into the crowd, leaving at least 30 people injured.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Democrats are latching on to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, demanding records be released and trolling Republicans on social media, news shows and in the U.S. House as they revel in a rare fissure between President Donald Trump and his fiercely loyal base.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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The owner of a factory where six workers died last year in flooding from Hurricane Helene won’t face charges after a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found no criminal wrongdoing. cnn.it/3IGYqlD
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE reut.rs/40VxBQY
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Severe, slow-moving storms are expected to sweep across Illinois and Indiana on Sunday, with some areas potentially getting up to 11 inches of rainfall, significantly raising the risk of flash flooding, forecasters said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) July 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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