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.
NEW: For the first time since December, U.S. daily cases are below 300,000. https://t.co/lUVpmzNFR2 pic.twitter.com/fD18t2BAre
— ABC News (@ABC) February 8, 2022
Vaccine mandate protests shut down key U.S.-Canada bridge https://t.co/rxmZsSD7MW
— Axios (@axios) February 8, 2022
Democratic governors in several states ease mask mandates, though White House is sticking with stricter guidance https://t.co/3RiEQztkxM
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 8, 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron says Russian leader Vladimir Putin told him during their talks that Moscow would not further escalate the Ukraine crisis. Macron’s remarks came after the Kremlin denied reports that he and Putin struck a deal on the crisis. https://t.co/MpMhq9zheU
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2022
Prosecutors offered glimpse into their Jan. 6 trial strategy, indicating they plan to call the Secret Service agent who oversaw Pence’s Capitol security, a Senate aide who will explain the Electoral Count Act and 4 Capitol Police officers https://t.co/Kaj4MwPqqU
— POLITICO (@politico) February 8, 2022
U.S. House to vote on a short-term measure to keep the federal government funded through March 11 while talks on a broader spending package continue. https://t.co/v6IwZJSvfw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 8, 2022
Iran and the United States return to Vienna on Tuesday for another round of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement abandoned by the Trump administration https://t.co/90eHerO85I
— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2022
Following a day of heavy criticism, Pres. Biden’s top science adviser Eric Lander has resigned following an investigation into his mistreatment of staff. https://t.co/kNnfEGgSfO
— ABC News (@ABC) February 8, 2022
U.S. arrests couple for allegedly laundering $4.5 bln in crypto tied to Bitfinex hack https://t.co/YE7T9R5Biy pic.twitter.com/1IKk98xLYh
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 8, 2022
Judge prohibits the parents of an accused Michigan school shooter from making any gestures or communicating with each other in court, saying they were being "disruptive" and "disrespectful." https://t.co/GljnXOevUt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 8, 2022
With roots in ancient Greece, the modern Olympic Truce has been readily embraced by the international community.
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2022
But what exactly is it? And what's the point when hostilities have never really ceased during the Games? @AP explains. https://t.co/Cayj7rZp9B
