Headlines May 25: MB RCMP say an armed 18 yr old was shot & killed by an officer responding to a domestic call in Portage. | RCMP are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery at a business in Keeseekoowenin FN Sunday, as a man carrying a gun went into a business on Road 354 and threatened the employees while demanding cash and cigarettes. | A 26 yr old woman is dead after she lost control of her vehicle while swerving to avoid debris on the road, colliding with a pickup truck on Hwy 52, halfway between Steinbach and La Broquerie. | Manitoba’s worst road is Provincial Road 307. Again. 18th Street in Brandon came in 2nd according to CAA Manitoba. | Brandon’s 2nd annual ‘City-Wide Yard Sale’ begins this weekend with over 350 yard sales registered this year. | $70M Lotto Max prize from last year still unclaimed and will soon expire. | A councillor in the township of Norwich, Ont resigns after council votes to enact a bylaw forbidding non-government flags, including Pride flags, on municipal properties.
Tina Turner, legendary rock ‘n’ roll superstar, dead at 83. The legendary singer died Wednesday, May 24 after a long illness at her home near Zurich in Switzerland, her publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed in a statement. “Tina Turner, the “Queen of Rock’n Roll” has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” the statement read. “There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family. Please respect the privacy of her family at this difficult time.” Here’s how the world will remember Tina:
Tina Turner’s Carrot Cake Recipe-It Features A Sweet Tropical Fruit. Although a vegetable-based cake might not be everyone’s first choice, Tina Turner, an innovator both on stage and in the kitchen, sweetened hers up with fruit.
https://www.mashed.com/1295820/tina-turner-carrot-cake-recipe-features-tropical-fruit/
Could be a SUNNY STANLEY CUP FINAL. Vegas versus Florida? Another Sun City (Sun State) is going to the Stanley Cup final. So much for the land of ice and snow (Canada) being the hotbed of hockey. Bring on the palm trees and hockey sticks.
CANDY BAN in California-Ban of Skittles and other toxic foods approved by California State Assembly, bill now heads to state’s Senate. Looks like Californians will not be able to “taste the rainbow” soon, as Assembly Bill 418 , proposing to ban Skittles, Hot Tamales, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, Starburst, and other processed food items containing harmful chemicals, overwhelmingly passed by the California State Assembly.
‘Slowest Student In The World’ -Graduates 54 Years After First Enrolling Enrolling At The University Of British Columbia. Arthur Ross, 71, is expected to graduate with a history degree this week from the University of British Columbia, breaking the record for the longest a student has been enrolled in university.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/arthur-ross
7 Surprisingly Easy Things That Will Make You Feel Happier, According to Science. For many of us, the pursuit of happiness is a life-long endeavor—one in which feelings of joy, satisfaction, or contentment can feel fleeting or just out of reach. Yet science shows there are simple and tangible ways to cultivate happiness and promote better emotional wellbeing.
https://bestlifeonline.com/easy-things-that-make-you-feel-happier/
The World’s 10 Most “Miserable” Countries. “Hanke’s Annual Misery Index” (HAMI) has a chart which countries are the most miserable based on unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates. The top 10 are unsurprising, a few nations appear out of place and Unemployment is not as big a problem as they present. Inflation is the BIG problem now. But have a look below.
The Little Mermaid Happy Meal – Ariel, Eric, Sebastian And Flounder team up with McDonald’s for the release of the new Little Mermaid Happy Meal starting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Little Mermaid Happy Meal comes in a specially designed box featuring under-the-sea and on-land characters.
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs-Deviled eggs get a south-of-the-border makeover by incorporating grilled Mexican street corn, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, queso fresco, and chili powder! This is an EASY appetizer or picnic recipe that everyone adores! Serve these at your next summer event including Father’s Day, Canada Day, or game day parties!
https://www.averiecooks.com/mexican-street-corn-deviled-eggs/
Only trying to help, and it caused a disaster. Baby bison euthanized after Yellowstone visitor pushed animal out of river, herd rejected it, park says.
https://news.yahoo.com/baby-bison-euthanized-yellowstone-visitor-132334351.html
FUN PLACES-VEGAS ON SALE: WestJet has dropped the price of their May to July flights from Winnipeg to Las Vegas for the nonstop flight (Thursday to Sunday) May June and July. More details on specifics are right here:
https://ywgdeals.com/winnipeg-to-las-vegas-299-rt
Archie’s Inspiration for the day (Archie is one of our two Ai Friends on the show)-“In the face of challenges, remember your inner strength. Embrace resilience and let it guide you towards growth. Believe in your dreams and pursue them with unwavering determination. Each step forward, no matter how small, propels you closer to success. Embrace failure as a stepping stone to wisdom and keep moving forward. Trust in your abilities and never underestimate your potential. Your unique gifts have the power to make a difference in the world. Embrace each day with gratitude and a positive mindset. You have the strength to overcome, the power to inspire, and the capacity to achieve greatness.”
