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 United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State group militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday marked a major escalation in an offensive that the West African’s overstretched military has struggled with for years.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting reut.rs/4avmrbn
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia's war.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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In blowing up an alleged narco-terrorists’ boat, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. n.pr/3L3sZng
— NPR (@npr.org) December 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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The agreement, signed by Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha, ended 20 days of fighting that has killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides. https://cnn.it/4b60rE2
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
— Politico (@politico.com) December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, announced on Friday that she was pregnant with a daughter who is due in May.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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More than 3,000 flights delayed and nearly 700 canceled as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel. cnn.it/3MX9gWQ
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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