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.
BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security shuts down as the White House and Democratic leaders continue to discuss changes to U.S. immigration enforcement.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Russia used poison from a tropical frog to kill opposition leader Alexey Navalny in prison, say five European nations. https://cnn.it/4kBC2c8
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Exclusive: A Norwegian scientist tested a microwave energy device on himself in 2024 and reportedly felt symptoms similar to Havana syndrome. The episode led U.S. officials to revisit whether pulsed-energy devices could be weapons.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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US Ambassador to NATO: America is 'not leaving' Europe
— Politico (@politico.com) February 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Ambassador and Trump confidant Tom Barrack kept in regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein for years, documents show.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan regime promise amnesty and reconciliation — but for hundreds still jailed and thousands facing charges, justice remains uncertain.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 14, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Ten U.S. military strikes in Syria hit more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria earlier this month, as it continues "relentless military pressure" on the terrorist network there, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Trees are being planted around New Orleans as it slips further below sea level, to create habitat for wildlife and help shield the city from storms.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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An overnight operation led to no arrests, as the search for Nancy Guthrie reaches the two-week mark. Here's where things stand right now: https://cnn.it/4bRN233
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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