Janey enjoying a paddle in May 2018. I wish I’d gone in with her. Oh those halcyon days. 😀
Top World News – January 17, 2025
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FBI Shuttered DEI Office in December, Trump Demands Records Preservation
The FBI closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in December, and former President Donald Trump has now demanded that the ‘corrupt’ division preserve and retain its records. This move reflects ongoing political debates regarding diversity programs within federal agencies.
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, Hostages to be Released
A significant development in the Israel-Hamas conflict as both parties, along with the US and Qatar, have signed an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. This marks a potential turning point towards peace in the region after prolonged conflict.
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SpaceX Starship Explodes During Flight Test
SpaceX’s Starship, intended for future missions to Mars, exploded during a recent flight test. The incident has led to temporary airspace disruptions, affecting airline routes, but provides critical data for improving future launches.
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U.S. Officials Work to Prevent TikTok Ban
U.S. officials are actively working to avoid a ban on TikTok, amidst concerns over data privacy and national security. The Supreme Court may soon decide on the legality of such a ban, highlighting the tension between security and freedom of expression.
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California Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns
Ongoing wildfires in California are raising significant air quality issues, prompting health warnings and evacuation orders in several areas. The situation underscores the growing impact of climate change on natural disasters.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Launches
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, marking a key milestone in commercial space travel. This launch expands the company’s capabilities for satellite deployment and potentially human spaceflight.
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Polar Vortex Brings Extreme Cold to North America
A severe polar vortex is sweeping across North America, bringing record-breaking cold temperatures, disrupting travel, and posing risks to public health. This weather event highlights the unpredictability and severity of winter weather patterns.
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UAE Commemorates Resilience on January 17
The United Arab Emirates is marking the third anniversary of a Houthi missile attack, turning the day into a celebration of national resilience and unity. This commemoration underscores the UAE’s commitment to peace and tolerance.
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New H-1B Visa Regulations in the US
Starting today, the United States introduces new regulations for H-1B visas aimed at improving fairness and reducing fraud in the visa application process. This change is expected to impact tech companies and foreign workers significantly.
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Dakar Rally Concludes in Saudi Arabia
The 2025 Dakar Rally has concluded in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of a grueling race through some of the world’s toughest terrains. This event not only tests human endurance but also promotes tourism and cultural exchange in the region.
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Janey sniffing dead leaves.
November already. Here’s Janey way back on the 1st November 2017 making sure each leaf really is dead and not just faking it. #FrowBackFriday
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Flash Bang!
No cats strolling quietly about the garden. Just one of the many explosions going off overhead. And, we’re not even at war yet. 🙄
Phantom in a box
On this day. A Phantom cat resting in a cardboard box. I don’t know which one this was. Maybe it was raining outside?
#TodayInHistory
#NotMyCat
#NotAbducted
Just fancy this.
Just fancy a Thai banana pancake roti or two.
Mountain airbases.
Seems some foreign nations have built airbases inside mountains so they can fly planes in/out. It seems flawed. All an opponent would need to do is dump a lorry load of concrete in front of the door/doors. Or, just heavily bomb in front of doors.
Hot and dry.
Three days without rain. This is me in the back garden. I think there’ll be a hosepipe ban soon or the charges will go up. Probably both.
Nice time
It’s nice in here.
Kings Speech 2024
Watched the Kings Speech today (17th July 2024) and noticed that he was reading from quite a thick booklet with many pages turned.
Having looked at the PDF version I noticed that it was only 4 (A4) pages long. So maybe the booklet was printed in a very large font or there was just one paragraph per page? I’d go back and re-watch it but…
#AI #MicrosoftDesigner
