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.
Over 1,500 measles cases have been reported in 42 states — a 500% increase from 2024 and the highest count in more than 30 years: https://t.co/KR8omisKpp
— NEWS CENTER Maine (@newscentermaine) October 13, 2025
(AP Photo: Julio Cortez) pic.twitter.com/TEC3ywKawG
Link to article https://t.co/Cng5EIj0ke
— Pandemic A. Index (@pan_accindex) October 16, 2025
Dollar Extends Slide for Third Session
— TRADING ECONOMICS (@tEconomics) October 16, 2025
The dollar index fell below 98.5 on Thursday, sliding for the third straight session as escalating US-China trade tensions, the prolonged government shutdown, and expectations…
More here: https://t.co/A99AbiWHBz pic.twitter.com/3d7kLh4tmO
Who knew? 🤷♀️
Line go up pic.twitter.com/ZL88Qm8XFd
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) October 15, 2025
Car debt has reached record levels, and a growing number of car owners owe more on their vehicles than they are worth, new data shows.https://t.co/gffH0CtfES
— ABC News (@ABC) October 16, 2025
Nestlé is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as the Swiss food giant cuts costs as part of its efforts to revive its financial performance. https://t.co/JTedUqrVft
— ABC News (@ABC) October 16, 2025
Arson suspect indicted on 2 more felony counts in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire https://t.co/9gQBUyq5Wp https://t.co/9gQBUyq5Wp
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 16, 2025
Ukraine signed a military agreement with nine Nordic and Baltic countries.
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) October 16, 2025
Ukraine’s Shmyhal says it includes training by foreign instructors, arming Ukrainian units with brigade-level weapon volumes, and holding preparation activities in Poland. https://t.co/15qHypwjlL
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begin in Idaho, offering a preview to the rest of the country of how much monthly premiums are set to increase in 2026. https://t.co/zT0YvOmWK4
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 16, 2025
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools https://t.co/NortISjPFc
— POLITICO (@politico) October 16, 2025
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts, shooting volcanic ash more than 30,000 feet into the sky, the country’s volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level. https://t.co/H9P3QTWbRO
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 15, 2025