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.
Pentagon's estimate for Iran war grows to $29B
— Politico (@politico.com) May 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war impacts consumer prices
— Axios (@axios.com) May 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Overall, 63% of Americans do not feel the economy is working well for them, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. That percentage has ticked up slightly since December, and has risen about six percentage points from a year ago. https://to.pbs.org/4uuxCHZ
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) May 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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BREAKING: Kuwait accuses Iran of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island in the Middle East nation.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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The unanimous decision by the European Union, agreed to on Monday, was sparked by growing outrage over the devastation in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. n.pr/3Ryb6Q6
— NPR (@npr.org) May 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Israeli lawmakers approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Putin hails Russia's test launch of new ICMB known as Satan II, calls it "most powerful missile in the world"
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to allow the state to use new voter-approved congressional map in midterm elections. https://cnn.it/4dDGRQk
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court clears the way for Alabama to adopt a new House map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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It's true that Hantavirus is no Covid. Still, some health experts say that at points, the messaging has been too willing to dismiss the possibility of a threat. Statements meant to quell anxiety instead risk undermining trust if they later turn out not to be true. https://cnn.it/4wjOtPn
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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JUST IN: Justice Dept. brings criminal charges against the operators of the cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Secret Service briefing fails to quiet GOP ballroom funding concerns
— Politico (@politico.com) May 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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