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.
JUST IN: Dr. Fauci shares what we know about first confirmed case of the omicron variant detected in U.S.:
— ABC News (@ABC) December 1, 2021
— The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22, tested positive on Nov. 29
— The individual was fully vaccinated and experienced mild symptoms pic.twitter.com/1hZE5mmzZe
Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden: Meadows book https://t.co/Bpz2j6m3jk pic.twitter.com/Agz6IXPBH5
— The Hill (@thehill) December 1, 2021
President Biden responds to claim in Mark Meadows book that former President Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before their first 2020 debate:
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2021
"I don't think about the former president." pic.twitter.com/h3f5ZxvvYd
JUST IN: A fourth student has died following Tuesday's school shooting in Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's office.https://t.co/RddTHtZZDm
— CNN (@CNN) December 1, 2021
BREAKING: 15-year-old suspect for the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan will be charged as an adult for counts including first-degree murder and terrorism causing death https://t.co/UBAj46j5cj pic.twitter.com/SnAcJ6pNDh
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2021
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled it would uphold Mississippi's 15-week ban on abortion and may go much further to overturn the nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years. https://t.co/OQaXcWAbF3
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 1, 2021
One of the four women who say they were “groomed” for sex by Ghislaine Maxwell testifies that Jeffrey Epstein took her to meet Donald Trump when she was 14.https://t.co/gY1IAQ8tNW
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2021
The US and South Korea will develop a new operational war plan to address the threat from North Korea, senior defense officials said, as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Indo-Pacific region following its recently completed global force posture review. https://t.co/qJEy0C0zHp
— CNN (@CNN) December 1, 2021
Secretary of State Blinken warned on Wednesday Russia would face “high-impact” U.S. sanctions if it invades Ukraine. https://t.co/dQW5To6oTU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2021
BREAKING: The head of the women’s professional tennis tour says all WTA tournaments will be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a player who accused a former government official in that country of sexual assault.
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) December 1, 2021
https://t.co/lXdOCzzaLU
Breaking News: Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, a moderate Republican who defied Donald Trump during his two terms, said he would not seek re-election next year. He faced a Trump-backed primary challenge and a potentially difficult general election.https://t.co/kciT4EoQ3T
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 1, 2021
