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.
US Embassy in Israel authorizes employees to leave the country ahead of potential Iran strike
— Politico (@politico.com) February 27, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, officials from both countries said, with Pakistan's defense minister describing the conflict as ‘open war’ reut.rs/46uDeZn
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 26, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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NEW: DOJ indicts 30 more people in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Pam Bondi says 25 have already been arrested.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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The U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk calls for an immediate moratorium on the use of the death penalty in Iran, warning that dozens more people risk execution after the first death sentence linked to January mass protests was issued this wee
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. military used a laser to take down a Customs and Border Protection drone, lawmakers say, and FAA closed airspace near El Paso, Texas.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 26, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) February 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Bill Clinton is taking part in what is expected to be a contentious closed-door deposition about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Hours after the student was taken into custody in her campus apartment, she was released, after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concerns about the arrest to President Trump.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 26, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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The Green Party has won a special election in England, a big boost for the small party and a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 26, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including one targeting transgender youths, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday as he pushes a campaign against military support for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. https://cnn.it/3OOcI72
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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If Paramount can close its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Larry and David Ellison will influence nearly every corner of news, entertainment and tech, with holdings that would rival those of the Murdoch family at the height of its powers. nyti.ms/40z4B0M
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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NASA announced an abrupt change to its pathway to getting astronauts back on the lunar surface, opting to add in an additional crewed test flight before attempting to land.
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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