A New Year's celebration in New Orleans was ruined by someone driving a truck into a crowd killing 10 and injuring at least 30 others. It's similar to the incident at a Christmas market in Germany a few weeks ago.

A New Year's celebration in New Orleans was ruined by someone driving a truck into a crowd killing 10 and injuring at least 30 others. It's similar to the incident at a Christmas market in Germany a few weeks ago.

What a horrific way to start 2025. :\'(

What a horrific way to start 2025. :\'(


Also in Las Vegas where my daughter is there was a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded at the Trump Hotel, and it's being investigated as a possible terrorist attack. There was only one casualty who was inside the vehicle.

A New Year's celebration in New Orleans was ruined by someone driving a truck into a crowd killing 10 and injuring at least 30 others. It's similar to the incident at a Christmas market in Germany a few weeks ago.


The New Orleans death toll is up to 15 and counting  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

The New Orleans death toll is up to 15 and counting  :\'(  :\'(  :\'(

It’s really sad, to say the least  :\'(

Also in Las Vegas where my daughter is there was a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded at the Trump Hotel, and it's being investigated as a possible terrorist attack. There was only one casualty who was inside the vehicle.

Wow, that's just terrible.  :(

A Queens Nightclub mass shooting.

A Queens Nightclub mass shooting.


Wow, I didn't see that before.  News programming was all covering the terrorist attacks.  Very sad  :\'(

A Queens Nightclub mass shooting.


Luckily there weren't any reports of any deaths. All the injuries were said to be non-life threatening.

Wow, I didn't see that before.  News programming was all covering the terrorist attacks.  Very sad  :\'(

Thank God I don't live in that area.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to hold a news conference at 10:45 in Ottawa (15:45 GMT)

The news conference comes amid speculation that he is planning to resign

Canadian media reports Trudeau will step down as Liberal leader, but will remain in post until the party chooses a replacement

Trudeau has been under growing pressure from within his party and elsewhere to step down

That sentiment was kicked into high-gear back in December after after his finance minister abruptly quit, sending shockwaves through Ottawa

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to hold a news conference at 10:45 in Ottawa (15:45 GMT)

The news conference comes amid speculation that he is planning to resign

Canadian media reports Trudeau will step down as Liberal leader, but will remain in post until the party chooses a replacement

Trudeau has been under growing pressure from within his party and elsewhere to step down

That sentiment was kicked into high-gear back in December after after his finance minister abruptly quit, sending shockwaves through Ottawa

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t
Here is his full statement in English.

"Every morning I've woken up as prime minister, I've been inspired by the resilience, the generosity, and the determination of Canadians. It is the driving force of every single day I have the privilege of serving in this office.

That is why, since 2015, I have fought for this country - for you - to strengthen and grow the middle class.

Why we rallied to support each other through the pandemic, to advance reconciliation, to defend free trade on this continent, to stand strong with Ukraine and our democracy.

And to fight climate chance and get our economy ready for the future. We are at a critical moment in the world.

My friends, as you all know, I am a fighter.

Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians. I care deeply about this country. And I will always be motivated by what is in the best interest of Canadians.

And the fact is, despite best efforts to work through it, parliament has been paralysed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority parliament in Canadian history.

That's why, this morning I advised the governor general that we need a new session of parliament. She has granted this request and the house will now be prorogued until March 24.

Over the holidays, I've also had a chance to reflect and have had long talks with my family about our future.

Throughout the course of my career, any success I have personally achieved has been because of their support and with their encouragement.

So last night over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today.

I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process. Last night I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process.

This country deserves a real choice in the next election and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.

The Liberal Party of Canada is an important institution in the history of our great country and democracy. A new prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election.

I am excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead.

We were elected for the third time in 2021 to strengthen the economy post-pandemic and advance Canada's interests in a complicated world, and that is exactly the job that I, and we, will continue to do for Canadians."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg62lvr845o

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to hold a news conference at 10:45 in Ottawa (15:45 GMT)

The news conference comes amid speculation that he is planning to resign

Canadian media reports Trudeau will step down as Liberal leader, but will remain in post until the party chooses a replacement

Trudeau has been under growing pressure from within his party and elsewhere to step down

That sentiment was kicked into high-gear back in December after after his finance minister abruptly quit, sending shockwaves through Ottawa

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t


A lot of people hate Justin Trudeau.  I see "F**k Trudeau" signs everywhere, but I thought he was a good prime minister.  As long as Canada doesn't become the 51st state, I'll be happy for whoever becomes his successor

A lot of people hate Justin Trudeau.  I see "F**k Trudeau" signs everywhere, but I thought he was a good prime minister.  As long as Canada doesn't become the 51st state, I'll be happy for whoever becomes his successor
I saw the same in the UK for then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, even as graffiti written on the top floor of a high rise block.

Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a major earthquake killed dozens of people and damaged more than 1,000 buildings in a remote region of Tibet, near Everest.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rqg95n9n1o

The first bird-flu related death has been reported in the US, according to the Louisiana department of health, where the death occurred.

The patient had been taken to hospital after contracting a major strain of bird flu, known as H5N1.

Louisiana health department said they were over the age of 65, and had other underlying health conditions.

It said their public health investigation had not found evidence of person-to-person transmission, or any other cases.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx85y07jz9o

The first bird-flu related death has been reported in the US, according to the Louisiana department of health, where the death occurred.

The patient had been taken to hospital after contracting a major strain of bird flu, known as H5N1.

Louisiana health department said they were over the age of 65, and had other underlying health conditions.

It said their public health investigation had not found evidence of person-to-person transmission, or any other cases.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx85y07jz9o


Is it wrong that I'm deeply skeptical of this new disease? I don't think I can trust governments ever again about such announcements.

Three wildfires are surging in the north and west of Los Angeles.

The biggest of these, known as the Palisades fire, has so far burnt through more than 2,900 acres - fanned by gusty winds and dry conditions. The map below shows how rapidly the blaze spread, intensifying in a matter of hours.

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, as more than 1,400 firefighters try to tackle the blaze.

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2025/1/8/96b1e4ed-a8af-472f-a8a3-3df927456a2d.png.webp

^ wow, that’s just really disappointing, to say the least. :\'(

At least five wildfires are raging in Los Angeles and neighbouring counties - three are completely uncontained

A fire that broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday is approaching the world-famous Hollywood sign - while buildings along the city's Sunset Boulevard are in ruins

A fire chief tells the BBC the Hollywood Hills blaze is rapidly expanding with "zero" chance of containing it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5y81zyp1ext

The pound has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, while UK borrowing costs have surged to their highest for 16 years.

Economists have warned that the rising costs could lead to further tax increases or spending cuts as the government tries to meet its self-imposed rule not to borrow to fund day-to-day spending.

In response to an urgent question in the Commons, Treasury minister Darren Jones said there was "no need for an emergency intervention" in financial markets.

Markets "continue to function in an orderly way" and movements in government borrowing costs were being driven by "a wide range of international and domestic factors," he added.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1404j3xmxdo

At least five wildfires are raging in Los Angeles and neighbouring counties - three are completely uncontained

A fire that broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday is approaching the world-famous Hollywood sign - while buildings along the city's Sunset Boulevard are in ruins

A fire chief tells the BBC the Hollywood Hills blaze is rapidly expanding with "zero" chance of containing it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5y81zyp1ext

There must be some way to contain it?

There must be some way to contain it?
A good rainfall may help, but when was the last time it rained in the area?

There must be some way to contain it?


The firefighters out there are some of the best in the nation. There were over 8,000 wildfires in California in 2024. You read that correctly-over 8,000! 1,050,012 acres burned.

This fire is different. Most of the others were in forested land with communities scattered about. This is in a densely populated area. The fires are driven by the extreme Santa Ana winds which are pretty much at Hurricane levels. And I heard the winds are constinatly shifting. And then the fact that the area is under a severe drought. There hadn't been any rainfall for Aug-Oct. Nov only received 0.14 and Dec received 0.02 making a deficit of -2.24. (According to laalmanic.com)

To answer your question about containing it, the winds should be dying down soon which will help but rain would really help but that is not in the forcast anytime soon. So it is up to the brave men & woman firefighters who will battle this and hopefully be able to put these fires out.


Cat

A good rainfall may help, but when was the last time it rained in the area?


This is the time of year they are supposed to get some rain. When you have a dry winter, it's especially disastrous like we're seeing now.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, as officials warn more high winds could further fan the flames

The wind forecasts and drought conditions mean a red flag warning - indicating critical fire conditions - is in place across Southern California

Five fires are still burning and a man has been detained on suspicion of starting the latest

But the local fire chief tells the BBC there is currently no "conclusive evidence" that the wildfires were started deliberately

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg7z9zjv90jt

Night-time curfew imposed in fire-hit areas of LA as police warn against 'despicable' looting

"I had about three minutes to react," US Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr says. "I chose my dog over the Olympic medals."

The athlete, who represented the US at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics, tells the BBC how he spotted from his home in Pacific Palisades a plume of smoke, followed moments later by flames. And when he saw houses catching fire, he knew it was time to leave.

"Could I have stayed 30 seconds longer and maybe got the medals?" he wonders. "I wasn’t willing to take that risk."

He also shares his frustration with the authorities.

Norway is the world leader when it comes to the take up of electric cars, which last year accounted for nine out of 10 new vehicles sold in the country. Can other nations learn from it?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg52543v6rmo

Two women have been arrested after climate protestors spray-painted over the grave of Charles Darwin inside Westminster Abbey.

Climate protest group Just Stop Oil (JSO) said two activists used spray chalk paint on the grave of the famous naturalist, who is best known for his theories on evolution.

The Met Police was called after the incident on Monday at 09:30 GMT and said two women were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and remained in police custody.

Westminster Abbey said it was taking "immediate action" to clean the memorial.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g9mldjpdyo

Fire crews in the Los Angeles area are still battling two large blazes and two smaller ones as they brace for more possible destruction

The biggest, the Palisades Fire, has burned more than 23,000 acres and is 14% contained - the percentage of the fire's perimeter that firefighters have under control

Forecasters say dangerously high winds with gusts of up to 70mph could cause "explosive fire growth", and red flag weather warnings begin at 04:00 local time on Tuesday (12:00 GMT)

LA Mayor Karen Bass says winds are predicted to be "close to hurricane force level" and "urgent preparations" are being made

At least 24 people have died in the fires and 23 others are missing, while more than 90,000 are under evacuation orders

Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary has just begun his opening statement in front of the committee.

He starts with the usual pleasantries about working with the committee - both political sides - if confirmed, thanking various people for their support including his wife, and with expressions of his Christian faith.

Hegseth says the hearing is for the troops and veterans watching, “black and white, young and old, men and women”.

He then pauses after disruption in the room.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr53m3g32n6t

At least 100,000 scores by the pioneering 20th century Austrian-American composer Arnold Schoenberg have been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.

The sheet music was kept at his family's music production company - which burnt down in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood last week.

While no original manuscripts were lost, the music owned by Belmont Music Publishing had been the main collection of scores rented out to orchestras and musicians.

The director of the American Symphony Orchestra, Leon Botstein, said these had been an "indispensable resource" for performing musicians.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c23n891j0mvo

A restaurant in Norwich, England is charging the equivalent of $120 to add pineapple to pizza. This is not because it is a high priced restaurant, but rather to deter people from the heinous practice of ordering pineapple on pizza. I heartily agree with this tactic. Pineapple does NOT belong on pizza. That is my stance and I'm
sticking to it.

CNN reports:

There are few moments as controversial in food history as the decision by a Canadian chef in the 1960s to put tinned pineapple on top of a ham pizza. When Sam Panapoulos created what he and his brother-slash-partner-in-crime dubbed Hawaiian pizza, it was a breach of Italian culinary protocol that would echo down through the ages.

Some six decades later, the question of whether pineapple belongs on pizza is a topic that divides nations, communities and even families.

Now a pizzeria in Norwich, England, has nailed its colors to the mast by introducing pineapple to its online delivery menu — but at the princely sum of £100 (around $122). “Yeah, for £100 you can have it. Order the champagne too! Go on you Monster!,” jeers the new menu listing for Hawaiian on Lupa Pizza’s account on UK food delivery app Deliveroo. It sits alongside uncontroversial classics such as Napoli, Meatball and Pepperoni, all retailing for $17 or less. “I say ‘no’ to pineapple,” Lupa’s head chef Quin Jianoran tells CNN Travel by phone.

The Panapoulous brothers mixed “Chinese sweet and sour flavors with a traditional Italian product,” he explains. “it’s very controversial, because people literally love it and people hate it. We’re just taking a stance.”


-www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/travel/hawaiian-pineapple-pizza-100-pounds-lupa-norwich/index.html#openweb-convo

Pineapple on Pizza eater here. I love it and I don't care who's offended. ;) :)

Pineapple on Pizza eater here. I love it and I don't care who's offended. ;) :)


I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like


:D

For the record, I like Hawaiian pizza occasionally.  If I'm in "that" mood.  But I've never had it "Chicago style" (aka deep dish).

:D

For the record, I like Hawaiian pizza occasionally.  If I'm in "that" mood.  But I've never had it "Chicago style" (aka deep dish).


So I was essentially correct. You can take it or leave it.

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like

I don't mind pineapple on pizza, I'd try it. :)

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like


Actually I don’t mind a slice of pineapple pizza every now and then.

Although I did grow up on Sicilian-style thicker crust pizza. When I was in grade school, pizza day was every Wednesday.  :P

Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, as officials warn more high winds could further fan the flames

The wind forecasts and drought conditions mean a red flag warning - indicating critical fire conditions - is in place across Southern California

Five fires are still burning and a man has been detained on suspicion of starting the latest

But the local fire chief tells the BBC there is currently no "conclusive evidence" that the wildfires were started deliberately

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg7z9zjv90jt

The two biggest ones are still far from containment, as of today.

Actually I don’t mind a slice of pineapple pizza every now and then.

Although I did grow up on Sicilian-style thicker crust pizza. When I was in grade school, pizza day was every Wednesday.  :P


If I had a choice, I'd prefer not but if someone ordered pizza with pineapple on it I'd eat it and enjoy it.

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like


I have always like the Hawaiian Pizza which does have pineapple on it.

Actually I don’t mind a slice of pineapple pizza every now and then.

Although I did grow up on Sicilian-style thicker crust pizza. When I was in grade school, pizza day was every Wednesday.  :P

I love Sicilian slice pizza.

The two biggest ones are still far from containment, as of today.

There was also a blaze that started a few miles from where I live (this was on Monday night), but thankfully it hasn’t threatened any structures. It was mostly contained as of yesterday.

There was also a blaze that started a few miles from where I live (this was on Monday night), but thankfully it hasn’t threatened any structures. It was mostly contained as of yesterday.
I am glad that the worse is over now, but it is the aftermath that is worrying.

Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, ventured outside for a spacewalk on Thursday for the first time since arriving on board seven months ago.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r5ld8jvlzo

A hidden cross-border tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between the US and Mexico will be sealed, Mexican border officials have said.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98y4n853vmo

A hidden cross-border tunnel used to smuggle migrants and contraband between the US and Mexico will be sealed, Mexican border officials have said.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98y4n853vmo


Would be better to rig it with sensors and tear gas dispensers to handle the next group that tries to use it.

Sir Keir Starmer will visit Washington for talks with Donald Trump within weeks, the foreign secretary has suggested.

Speaking ahead of Trump's inauguration as president on Monday, David Lammy said the "strength" of the UK-US relationship meant he was "very confident" the PM would secure an early meeting.

There are several diplomatic challenges looming for the Labour government in its engagement with the new Trump administration, including proposed trade tariffs and growing tensions over the UK's proposed Chagos Islands deal.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c391vezrzxyo

Donald Trump and his family have arrived at a Washington DC church ahead of his inauguration at 12:00 EST (17:00 GMT)

The ceremony, traditionally held outside the US Capitol, has been moved indoors due to a forecast of freezing temperatures with a wind chill of -13C (9F).

Incoming President Donald Trump plans to declare a "national emergency" at the US-Mexico border as part of a broader first-day flurry of executive orders aimed at quickly reversing the Biden administration's policies.

Where's Superman when you need him.  Remember in Superman III when he froze that lake, then rained it over that burning nuclear plant?  Watching the news of these wildfires is absolutely devastating :(

Incoming President Donald Trump plans to declare a "national emergency" at the US-Mexico border as part of a broader first-day flurry of executive orders aimed at quickly reversing the Biden administration's policies.


Deploying AC-130 gunships, armed with nonlethal rubber bullets would greatly cut back on the illegal border crossings.

A new, fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands of people to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.

The Hughes fire ignited 45 miles (72km) north-west of the city of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, near Castaic Lake in a mountainous area that borders several residential areas and schools.

It grew to more than 10,000 acres in several hours on Wednesday, fuelled by winds and dry brush. No homes or businesses have been damaged, and officials expressed confidence about getting it under control.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj029138n4zo

Ceremonies are taking place to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp

The emergence of low-cost AI chatbot DeepSeek has caused shockwaves on Wall Street, with Nvidia losing more than $500bn in market value

Shares in other major US technology firms have fallen steeply in value since markets opened on Monday

The DeepSeek app, which was launched last week, has overtaken rivals including ChatGPT to become the most downloaded free app in the US

Shortly after US markets opened, DeepSeek says it was hit with a "large-scale malicious attack"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjr85l2e4l4t

I am glad that the worse is over now, but it is the aftermath that is worrying.

The burnt areas are now in danger of mudslides due to the rain we had this weekend. Hopefully the rain has doused all the flames.

The burnt areas are now in danger of mudslides due to the rain we had this weekend. Hopefully the rain has doused all the flames.

Hopefully things get a little better.

Google will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in its Google Maps app, the company has said, after US President Donald Trump ordered that the body of water be renamed in US government documents.

Among the numerous executive actions Trump signed in his first week in office was one to retitle the Gulf of Mexico on official US maps and federal communications.

The change in name will only appear for Google Maps users in the US.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8634nwxd46o

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport as part of a fresh plan to get the UK's sluggish economy growing.

She said Heathrow expansion, which has been delayed for decades over environmental concerns, would "make Britain the world's best connected place to do business".

In a wide-ranging speech to business leaders, she also backed expansions at Luton and Gatwick airports, as well as a "growth corridor" between Oxford and Cambridge, which she claimed could be "Europe's Silicon Valley".

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the plans had mostly been stolen from her party but claimed that Labour's new employment laws would destroy any prospect of growth.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg4d97wxgdo

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport as part of a fresh plan to get the UK's sluggish economy growing.

She said Heathrow expansion, which has been delayed for decades over environmental concerns, would "make Britain the world's best connected place to do business".

In a wide-ranging speech to business leaders, she also backed expansions at Luton and Gatwick airports, as well as a "growth corridor" between Oxford and Cambridge, which she claimed could be "Europe's Silicon Valley".

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the plans had mostly been stolen from her party but claimed that Labour's new employment laws would destroy any prospect of growth.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg4d97wxgdo


I thought Heathrow already had 3 runways. I remember seeing one in between the terminals. I guess there wasn't one on the other side.

Terrible plane crash in D.C., commuter plane and helicopter collided:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/us/plane-crash-potomac-river-dc-hnk/index.html

:\'(    :\'(  :\'(

Terrible plane crash in D.C., commuter plane and helicopter collided:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/us/plane-crash-potomac-river-dc-hnk/index.html

:\'(    :\'(  :\'(

That's so sad.  :(

Terrible plane crash in D.C., commuter plane and helicopter collided:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/us/plane-crash-potomac-river-dc-hnk/index.html

:\'(    :\'(  :\'(

The situation there looks terrible, my heart goes out for those concern.

Just announced no survivors are expected.

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like


I know I am a little late to the game but I don't mind pineapple on pizza as a once in a while thing.

My go-to is extra cheese, mushrooms, onions, & black olives. It was a compromise between Carlos & me. I had to have the extra cheese & mushrooms & he wanted the onions & black olives. Now, I am just used to ordering it like that.


Cat

I'm thinking we should maybe set up a poll here. This issue is more important than people think.

For our amusement I'm offering some speculation here on my intuitive feeling on whether some of the regular posters like or dislike pineapple on pizza. We'll see if I'm correct.

Nally-likes
Howard-probably doesn't like
Cat-probably likes
Eno-probably doesn't like
Whistledog-likes (pineapple on pizza was invented by a Canadian after all)
American Girl-could go either way
Lyricboy-doesn't like


I know I am a little late to the game but I don't mind pineapple on pizza as a once in a while thing.

My go-to is extra cheese, mushrooms, onions, & black olives. It was a compromise between Carlos & me. I had to have the extra cheese & mushrooms & he wanted the onions & black olives. Now, I am just used to ordering it like that.


Cat
Maybe introduce a new topic on this subject with a poll on the Food, Glorious Food board?

Maybe introduce a new topic on this subject with a poll on the Food, Glorious Food board?

Good idea. O0 After all, this thread is “the year in news”, not the year in pizza.

Terrible plane crash in D.C., commuter plane and helicopter collided:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/us/plane-crash-potomac-river-dc-hnk/index.html

:\'(    :\'(  :\'(

Very sad. :\'(


The situation there looks terrible, my heart goes out for those concern.

Just announced no survivors are expected.

That’s even sadder.

Good idea. O0 After all, this thread is “the year in news”, not the year in pizza.


It's not? Instead of Year of the Snake, we should have Year of the Pizza.  :D ;D ;D


Cat

It's not? Instead of Year of the Snake, we should have Year of the Pizza.  :D ;D ;D


Cat
O0  ;D

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has written a letter to Google asking the firm to reconsider its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn1rgngn8o

It's not? Instead of Year of the Snake, we should have Year of the Pizza.  :D ;D ;D


Cat

Or a Year of Pizza I wouldn't mind that.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has written a letter to Google asking the firm to reconsider its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn1rgngn8o

If you ask me, the name is just fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

The Plane Crash  :\'(

The Plane Crash  :\'(


Legendary Olympic skater Tonya Harding is reportedly devastated by the crash. :-\\

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-14344667/Tonya-Harding-American-Airlines-rival-Nancy-Kerrigan.html

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/31/01/94709167-14344667-image-m-25_1738288608390.jpg

Another different plane crash today:

https://www.fox29.com/news/small-plane-crashes-northeast-philadelphia-sources

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Another different plane crash today:

https://www.fox29.com/news/small-plane-crashes-northeast-philadelphia-sources

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Oh no!! How sad. :\'(

And this comes 25 years to the day after Alaska Air Flight 261 crashed off the coast of southern California, killing everyone aboard.

If you ask me, the name is just fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!


This is just an @$$h0le trying to act like supreme leader of the world where he can do anything he wants to-like renaming a body of water that been called that for about 500 years. And he thinks he has the right to take Greenland because he wants to. He thinks he has the right to do all this and unfortunately, there are way too many who allow him to think that.

He will keep pushing until someone pushes back.


Cat

This is just an @$$h0le trying to act like supreme leader of the world where he can do anything he wants to-like renaming a body of water that been called that for about 500 years. And he thinks he has the right to take Greenland because he wants to. He thinks he has the right to do all this and unfortunately, there are way too many who allow him to think that.

He will keep pushing until someone pushes back.


Cat


And now he started a trade war with Canada/Trudeau.

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/4e9f/live/f0788050-e553-11ef-ae9f-99a514b3fc7e.jpg.webp

An artwork by Banksy has been removed from the side of a building in west London.

A statement on behalf of the building's owner Boss & Co. gunmakers, said they made the decision as part of refurbishment works that were "essential for the long-term future of the property".

The goat painting on Kew Green, Kew was the first in an animal-based series of works by Banksy across London last summer.

The building owners said the work was "carefully" removed to "ensure its conservation and protection" and when completed they would "explore options for its future display".

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/800/cpsprodpb/e3d0/live/838567f0-e54f-11ef-bec4-d1ee671f746f.jpg.webp

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldp7xqk6go

The PlayStation Network has been experiencing a multi-hour outage that began on Friday evening.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yezew49k4o

The PlayStation Network has been experiencing a multi-hour outage that began on Friday evening.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yezew49k4o

I have a PS3 but I have nothing to do with the PlayStation Network anymore.

Italian police have launched a series of raids targeting Mafia clans operating in and around the Sicilian capital Palermo.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qwvj5wqz1o

Police say the driver of a car which crashed into people in the German city of Munich is a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker

At least 28 people have been injured, at least two seriously, police say - they earlier said "several" people were critically hurt

Officers are treating the incident as a "suspected attack", and local officials say the suspect was known to police for theft and drug offences

Local reports say the car drove into a trade union demonstration

Aaron Kosminski is confirmed to be Jack the Ripper, thanks to DNA.

https://brignews.com/2025/02/13/jack-the-ripper-case-solved-after-136-years-due-to-genetics/

Pope Francis will be admitted to hospital in Rome to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.

The 88-year-old will arrive at the Gemelli hospital after his morning audiences on Friday, a short statement said.

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days and has delegated officials to read his prepared speeches at recent events.

"This morning, after his audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and to continue hospital treatment for his ongoing bronchitis," the statement said.

On Wednesday, the Pope asked a priest to read part of his speech because of his difficulties with the illness.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldnp9rxzeo

While not world news it's important for this site and I'm not sure how many people have read Chuck's original post. Inthe00s.com is shutting down on Feb 28th. :\'(
http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=65857.0

While not world news it's important for this site and I'm not sure how many people have read Chuck's original post. Inthe00s.com is shutting down on Feb 28th. :\'(
http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=65857.0


Will we be allowed to log in elsewhere? ???

A man has been charged with money laundering after £400,000 was found in a suitcase at Heathrow Airport.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2y3zl7d4no

KFC, the fast-food restaurant chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is moving its corporate headquarters in the US from Kentucky to Texas, its owner has announced.

Yum Brands said it will shift the office from Louisville to Plano though KFC will keep some operations in Kentucky, including its KFC Foundation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crknmjer7peo

Should now be called TFC?