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.
What we know about 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. https://cnn.it/4gnJfKT
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urges people to log off social media and "touch grass" in the wake of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and graphic imagery appearing on social media.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NATO has launched an initiative to reinforce the defense of Europe's eastern flank after a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace this week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on Friday. https://cnn.it/47BO15e
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Russia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Friday by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support the economy as growth slows and spending on the war against Ukraine increases the budget deficit. https://to.pbs.org/42u8EwG
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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A Palestinian employee has stabbed two guests at a hotel outside of Jerusalem in what Israeli police described as a militant attack, the second in the area this week.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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BREAKING: Trump sidesteps Chicago, says National Guard will go to Memphis next www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo…
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) September 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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U.S. consumer sentiment drops to lowest point since May.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was heading back to shore, raising fresh questions from members of Congress demanding more information about the provocative attack.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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The Missouri Senate just passed a gerrymandered map. The move will likely give Republicans an additional House seat after next year’s midterms.
— Politico (@politico.com) September 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.
— NPR (@npr.org) September 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Tropical Storm Mario formed Friday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and was expected to bring wind, rain and possible flash flooding, forecasters said. https://to.pbs.org/4gi6whi
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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