John Morales, a meteorologist and hurricane specialist with NBC6 in South Florida, was reporting on an upcoming storm when he suddenly shifted gears, right in the middle of the broadcast.
Morales explains that in his 34 years of presenting the weather, he’s always been able to confidently tell his viewers when a hurricane might hit, or when it might turn away. He’s always been able to stand behind his data, modeling, and forecast in order to help protect the people of South Florida.
“I am here to tell you that I am not sure I can do that this year.”
Why? “Because of the cuts, the gutting, the sledgehammer attack on science in general.”
Morales then pulled up a graphic instead of his usual weather map. It laid out some stark realities about severe understaffing of the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Between brutal layoffs, employees accepting the recent DOGE buyout, and straight-up resignations, the agencies responsible for collecting weather data have lost hundreds and hundreds of valuable experts.
He also explained that due to federal government budget cuts, there’s been a sizable decrease in weather balloon launches across the country. Weather balloons are instruments that take crucial measurements of the upper atmosphere and send data that helps with forecasting. With less data available and lower-quality data, Morales says that “the quality of forecasts is becoming degraded.”
To prosecute Trump, Democrats should make Pete Buttigieg the next Speaker of the House.
Nothing in the Constitution requires the Speaker to be an elected member of Congress.
If Democrats take back control, they should bring a bulldog into the job.
Chapman's Ice Cream has just done something EVERY Canadian should know.
The largest ice cream company in Canada used to source fruit and nuts from American suppliers — for some, for over 30 years. Then, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian products.
So, what did Chapman's do?
📷 They called Italy.
📷 They called Spain.
📷 They signed multi-year contracts with European suppliers.
And the vice president said it perfectly:
"Even if Trump wakes up smarter than yesterday, we're about to sign long-term deals with other countries — and the American companies that supply them will have nothing but their eyes to cry for."
Oh, and on top of ALL that? They're COLDing their prices so that the average Canadian doesn't have to spend a single cent more.
It's a family business. No shareholders. Just the Chapman family saying: "The least we can do is make sure Canadians still have the means to buy ice cream."
That's what Canadian pride looks like.
Next time you're at the grocery store — grab some Chapman's.
Every scoop of ice cream is a vote for Canada.
The work crew is really groovin’ as Trump’s name is ripped off the Kennedy Center. 😂
“Young man, pick yourself off the ground” … peak YMCA celebration vibes. 🎶
America is healing one scaffold dance at a time! 🕺
#YMCA#KennedyCenter
DON'T FORGET ABOUT JOYCE
Rep. Joyce Beatty was the only Kennedy Center board member who tried to stop Trump's rebranding of the arts center. She then challenged the move in court, and won her case.
She is the reason Trump's name came down!
Thank you Joyce !!!
Brad Paisley urges his followers to sign a petition to stop the construction of a 69,000-square-foot data center that would be 50 yards from the Nashville Zoo, which he called “an absolute nightmare scenario” in an Instagram Reel. https://t.co/EmxKUw5oav
VON DER LEYEN: We propose, for the first time, to ban from entry into the European Union anyone who has served in Russian armed forces since the beginning of the war.
Europe stays off-limits for anyone who has participated in the invasion of Ukraine. As simple as that.
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, the lawyer who defended Ken Paxton during his impeachment trials just announced he is endorsing James Talarico. This is huge.
WATCH: In a jaw-dropping statement, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has declared that "supporting Ukraine is not only a moral duty but also a strategic necessity, because at stake is not only the dignity, freedom, and independence of Kyiv but also the security of Europe."
This is being described as one of the most powerful and effective strikes against Russia’s military industry since the start of the war.
Ukrainian forces, reportedly together with military intelligence (HUR), struck a massive facility where Russia allegedly produced and stored thousands of tons of aerial bombs and missiles.
The plant was located deep inside Russian territory. According to reports, it was involved in producing the guided aerial bombs (KABs) that Russia uses in attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strike was said to be so precise and powerful that huge quantities of explosives detonated almost simultaneously.
The blast wave reportedly devastated everything for kilometers around. Entire workshops and warehouses were reduced to rubble. Secondary explosions have continued for hours. Flames and thick black smoke can allegedly be seen from dozens of kilometers away, while the shockwave shattered windows even in nearby towns.
Preliminary estimates suggest the facility was almost completely destroyed. Russia reportedly lost not only production capacity, but also a major stockpile of ready-to-use bombs and missiles intended for future attacks.
Russian propaganda channels reportedly reacted with confusion — first calling it an “industrial accident,” then “Ukrainian terrorism,” before falling silent as the scale of destruction became impossible to hide.
Sources linked to Ukrainian intelligence claim the operation had been planned for a long time, and that next-generation drones traveled hundreds of kilometers before striking the target with precision.
Canada turned the Niagara Falls blue for the European Union! 🇪🇺🇨🇦
They also played Ode to Joy, the EU's anthem, an early celebration of Europe Day which is celebrated tomorrow.
Europe & Canada, we are family ❤️
Both of them standing there singing is like a scene from a fairy tale. So beautiful.
💝Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time to Say Goodbye (1998)🎶