Leons Headlines May 14: Rain followed by poor air quality; showers will continue until Wednesday afternoon, then winds shift to northerly, meaning smoke from the fires in the Flin Flon area will be coming southward to Westman for Thursday and possibly the long weekend.
-Env Canada says smoke could reduce visibility and warns people at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke to reduce exposure by staying inside and monitor symptoms.
-Wildfire that forced evacuation of Cranberry Portage could take weeks to put out: wildfire director. ‘never seen a fire move like this’.
-Frito Lay Canada recalls 2 of its most popular snacks for possible salmonella contamination. Recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, Munchies Original Snack Mix. https://www.sunchipsrecall.ca/
-The brother of Terry Fox, Fred Fox, visits Ninette Hall at 6:30pm today. He will discuss the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family connection to Ninette.
-Winnipeg serial killer seen with victims in video footage played at trial. Jeremy Skibicki’s lawyers argue he’s not criminally responsible for deaths of 4 women due to mental illness.
-‘Canada’s 100 Best’ released its list of the 100 best restaurants for 2024, which included 3 MB spots, all in Winnipeg. Deer + Almond at #39, Clementine at #74 and Yujiro at #92. https://canadas100best.com/best-restaurants/
-The 2024 Our Manitoba Photo Contest winner is Corinne Einarsson of Arborg. The Sunrise Credit Union contest online voters picked ‘The Old Train Station’ after 433 entries were submitted.
Soon you’ll talk to Ai and it will SEE what you’re doing and COMMENT on it. OPENAI’s newest model holds conversation as OpenAI releases ChatGPT-4o for free, hearing and speaking with near-instant response times.
Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence. Social media users block celebrities. Celebrities who have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza are feeling the wrath of angry fans wielding the “digital guillotine” to block them on social media and streaming platforms.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrities-face-digital-backlash-over-215035498.html
The internet and YOUR health. Could being online actually be good for you? New study reveals surprising finding.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/could-being-online-actually-good-215856998.html
After Reporting Record Profit, Emirates Surprises Workers With Massive Bonus. The internet is BUZZING after the a Dubai-based air carrier recognized the fundamental importance of its workforce to its success and the generous bonus at Emirates, after record profit announcement.
Why People Are ‘Death Cleaning’ for Peace of Mind: ‘Changed My Life’ It’s the Swedish tradition known of “death cleaning.” People love this lifestyle de-clutter and refresh concept, claiming it gives them peace of mind .
https://www.eatthis.com/what-is-death-cleaning
We knew this was coming. It doesn’t make it any easier. Red Lobster closes dozens of locations nationwide. The wave of sudden closures comes as the seafood chain reportedly considers a bankruptcy filing.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/red-lobster-closes-dozens-locations-nationwide?
MB gets it’s first location June1 in Winnipeg next to the IKEA. And now Krispy Kreme announces it has teamed Up With Dolly Parton For New Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection. Krispy Kreme collaborates with Dolly Parton for the Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection.
AI can now generate entire songs on demand. This software is incredible. A shift to generative music may draw attention away from current forms of musical culture, and just might change the game of music as we know it.
https://studyfinds.org/ai-can-now-generate-entire-songs-on-demand-generative-music
I Made some jingles for the show using https://www.udio.com/
