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.
Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports reut.rs/4fiKAo3
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Iraq condemns attacks allegedly launched from within the country on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Oil spills have increased in the Persian Gulf since the beginning of the Iran war, risking damage to critical marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) May 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Ukraine claims to have killed scores of Russians in two strikes in the country’s occupied eastern region, as Kyiv steps up mid-range drone attacks targeting Moscow’s military infrastructure.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Blanche makes little headway with GOP critics of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
— Politico (@politico.com) May 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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BREAKING: Republicans cancel votes to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid a GOP fight over President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Mortgage rates this week rose to the highest level since August, more bad news for home shoppers during what is usually the busiest time of the year for home sales.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) May 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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President Trump says it would be a "disgrace" if the Supreme Court does not strike down birthright citizenship, adding that he hopes the justices "do what's right."
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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The U.S. will open a new consulate in Nuuk today, deepening its presence on the island as the White House sharpens its focus on the Arctic.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) May 21, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Federal charges were filed Wednesday against 15 people accused of defrauding social service programs in Minnesota, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald announced. https://cnn.it/4tZeZLO
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Tennessee halted the execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said, after the officers tasked with establishing an intravenous line through which to administer lethal drugs failed to do so for more than an hour.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Breaking News: A federal panel approved President Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington. The arts panel, whose members were selected by Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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