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There's growing calls for another look at solar power and renewable energy following a chilly week for the nation. The recent cold snap has brought a power warning across the country, with Transpower expecting record electricity demand. The current Government, Labour and the Greens are all considering changes when it comes to solar power in our country, but is solar the answer to our energy issues and rising power bills? Rewiring Aotearoa research and development lead Josh Ellison says power bills have been on the rise over the last few years - and they're outpacing inflation. "It's been increasing a lot faster than inflation and a lot faster than it should be increasing, and so I think the shock gets bigger every year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cold snap gripping the country is set to intensify tonight - with MetService warning of double-digit negative temperatures in parts of the south. The icy conditions are already straining the power grid - and prompting welfare agencies to step up support for vulnerable people. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd has the story.

A cold snap has people reaching for the heater switch, with a record for the country's highest electricity use recorded this morning and another peak approaching. The electricity grid operator has issued what's called a Customer Advice Notice to power companies advising that there will be a potential shortfall of energy at peak times over the next couple of days. Transpower's Executive General Manager Operations, Chantelle Bramley spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

 RNZ Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about what the cold snap could mean for household power bills as energy use soars. 

Sticking with cold weather .. snow and ice hit many parts of the country yesterday and again this morning .. several roads around the country had to be closed due to dangerous conditions. MetService is predicting that the frosty weather will continue for at least the next few days. To make sure we're all driving as safely as possible on the roads Jesse is joined by Mark Warren. Mark's taught Freeze drive courses in The Remarkables region for over a decade. [picture id="4L4HZLY_snow_6_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Demon Hunter wasn't the only thing buffed recently, but how have the rest of the buffs gone? and I play Millhouse Mage on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Cold Snap # 2x (1) First Flame # 2x (1) Sleet Storm # 2x (1) Spark of Life # 1x (1) The Skeleton Key # 2x (2) Runed Orb # 2x (3) Eternal Firebolt # 1x (3) Ice Barrier # 2x (3) Mystic Misdirection # 1x (3) Portal Vanguard # 2x (4) Alter Time # 1x (4) Archmage Kalec # 1x (4) Nightmare Lord Xavius # 2x (5) Bitter End # 1x (5) Jailhouse Manastorm # 2x (6) Blizzard # 2x (7) Code Violet # 2x (7) Relic of Kings #  AAECAfCKBwbonwTDgweSpAeIvgek2QeR2wcM8dME8ZEH2J4H0aYH2LIH5LIHksQHodkHk9oHlNsH+d4HhuAHAAA=

We understand it is winter, but we've all been talking about the freezing temperatures this week. Yesterday Christchurch was -4.7 and Taupo fell to -5.6 While this morning Hamilton Airport was -3.2 .. their coldest temperature measured this year. Even Aucklanders have been shivering into their lattes with temperatures in the low single digits. Heather Keats is Head of Weather News at MetService, she chats to Jesse.

The cold snap being felt across the country has forced New Zealand's electricity grid operator to call on power companies to increase generation. Transpower is expecting more Kiwis to run their heating over the next few days as temperatures drop, putting a strain on supplies. Transpower operations manager Chantelle Bramley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's shaping up to be a wintry weekend, with a blast of polar air set to bring snow, severe frosts and ice conditions across parts of the country. Metservices Head of Weather, Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Escape from Violet Hold Prerelease Brawl is underway, and I look at how the meta is shaping up before playing Void Soul Warlock in the Brawl! You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (1) Cold Snap # 2x (1) Void Soul # 2x (2) Contraband Wands # 2x (2) Lotus Bookie # 2x (2) Underbelly Network # 2x (2) Void Blast # 2x (3) Caged Cranium # 1x (3) R4T-C4TCH3R # 2x (3) Vicious Voidscale # 1x (4) Godfrey the Betrayer # 2x (4) Stardust Scythe # 1x (4) Tricksy Improviser # 2x (5) Hold Them Off! # 2x (5) Jailbird # 1x (6) Vanessa the Ringleader # 2x (7) Soothsayer # 2x (10) The Unseen Atlas #  AAECAbqRBQT2yQet2Qet2gfZ2wcNr8kHsMkHndkHt9kHjdoH19oHlNsHjdwHxN0Hxt0Hx90Hyt0HteEHAAA=

Clementine Moss reads from the Bliss and Drumming blog about the re-release of the song "Cold Snap" from 2008. What is it like to look back at early work, and who were we then? Looking back, we can't help but see how far we've come.

This time we joined Ryan Marino on the patio of his favourite watering hole to talk about his latest EP "Together in Time". We get into the departure in sound from his previous albums and how it's setting him up for his next project. The Tunes you'll hear: Decaying Brain, Gravekeeper, The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side, Together in Peace You can stream "Together in Time" wherever you get your music. you can also find Ryan on Facebook and Instagram. A big thanks to friend of the cast Steve from Podcast of the Universe for the closing should out. You can also check out his episode on the podcast right here. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well  

Welcome back Joes. Roll call this month: Kevin Reitzel Codename: Raider Nerd - Twitter @spartan_phoenix and https://fpnet.podbean.com/ David Martel of G.I. Joe RPG Stories. Hey Joes! Once again, this episode is proudly sponsored by Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams! After a couple of month delay due to busy times here in the Pit, we have returned. This month The Raider Nerd and David Martel show up to talk about Cold Snap! We then announce our Real American Hero for the issue and our favorite page of art. Then we have Postbox: The Pit with our Solider of the Month! After our commercial break, we return to look at There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 1 And as normal, we end with our PSA. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool, Shawn Adams and Bill Bere and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182‬ and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Join us next month for our look at issue 68 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and the season finale of Season 1 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Yo Joe!!

We visited Kill Chicago at their jam space to chat about their latest release "The Next". We get into what record the album was like, how it differed from past experiences and the boundaries they collectively learned to push. Tunes you Hear: Queensland, Postman, Fire Guns, Race to the Bottom If you like what you hear & you want more, you can find them (and The Next) on: Bandcamp, Facebook & Instagram. Go check give them some love.    A big thanks to friend of the cast Chad of Kestrels for the closing should out. You can also check out his episode on the podcast right here. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

Author Angela Sylvaine returns, this time to talk about her new YA horror novel "Cold Snap" (March, Dark Matter INK), a sequel to her earlier hit "Frost Bite" (2023, Dark Matter INK). She and Scotty discuss the specific challenges inherent to writing horror for younger audiences, creature horror, hotel/amusement parks, UFOs, an unexpected parallel with "The West Wing," and more. They also look back at James Gunn's 2006 cult horror classic "Slither." You can find Angela online at https://angelasylvaine.com You can get your copy of "Cold Snap" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/cold-snap-598559 You can get your copy of "Frost Bite" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/frost-bite-598030 You can listen to Scotty's original conversation with Angela about "Frost Bite" at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZNmlJ6t8oYuelFdV1nd0Y?si=3670fe58f7384942 --- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

Jeremy Zakis reports on an unusually early and severe cold snap hitting the eastern seaboard of Australia, which he identifies as the arrival of El Niño. The "arctic blast" arrived over a month earlier than expected, bringing frost even to sea-level areas like Sydney and temperatures near zero degrees Celsius in elevated regions like Canberra. Jeremy notes that while the cold makes roads slippery, local birds are adapting rather than migrating; they "puff up" their feathers to conserve heat and stay still in the trees to avoid the freezing air. Unlike extreme heat, this cold has not yet caused bird fatalities. (1/4)1900 QUEENSLAND

Hour 2 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge breaking down the unusually cold May weather, dubbed “Blackberry Winter,” with temperatures dipping into the 30s and prompting a discussion of unpredictable seasonal shifts in the Midwest. The conversation quickly moves into Missouri politics, where Marc strongly backs efforts to move school board elections to November in order to increase voter turnout, while criticizing teachers unions and local officials who oppose the change in areas like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. The hour includes a preview of State Rep. Mike Koslow's testimony regarding heated legislative debate over the proposal and a broader argument that low-turnout elections allow organized political interests to maintain control. Later, Marc reacts to California politics, mocking progressive mayoral candidate Katie Porter's far-left positions on energy, immigration, and transgender sports issues while framing her as emblematic of statewide political decline. The hour wraps with skepticism toward media claims about President Trump's Iran negotiations, as Marc rejects reports suggesting an Obama-style nuclear deal revival and instead cites Newt Gingrich's view that Iran may be pressured into major concessions under Trump's strategy. Hashtags: #BlackberryWinter #MissouriPolitics #SchoolBoards #TeachersUnion #KatiePorter #CaliforniaPolitics #Trump #Iran #NewtGingrich #MediaBias #ElectionTurnout #MarcCox

We wandered over to Harmony House in Saint John to talk with Doug and Jenn, the proprietors, about how they've shifted their goal posts over the years. From an under utilized basement to a jam space turned venue. The many facets of Harmony House are helping to fill a gap in the Saint John Arts scene.   The Tunes You'll Hear: Neuroleptix - Forbidden, Papal Visit - Sleight of Hand, David R. Elliott - Rush, Leg - Ticket, SLUGMILK - Any Arm, Penny Blacks - Good Dog, Stephen Hero & Brydon Crain - Its a Trap   You can find Harmony House on Facebook and Instagram. A big thanks to friend of the cast Jillyn of Today Jr. for the closing should out. Be sure to check out their single "Life on Mars" wherever you stream your tunes. Or go check out their Video right here. If you want to see that they have going on, check out their socials: Facebook & Instagram. You can also check out their episode on the podcast right here. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

Strong storms are possible with even a couple of isolated severe storms ahead of a big cold front. The Storm Prediction Center says there is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for the southeastern corner of Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. The national weather service says Friday morning could bring isolated hail and Friday afternoon could bring very large hail and the possibility of tornadoes.Supporters of Thursday's U.S. Senate vote to overturn a 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are emphasizing that environmental safeguards remain in place. The move reopens the door for projects like Twin Metals' proposed underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. Opponents of Thursday's vote say they'll continue to challenge proposed mines near the BWCA whether at the state level, or through the courts.Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his family filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against the man charged with shooting them last June.

Record-challenging heat will give way to a sharp temperature drop, bringing freeze risks that could threaten buds, blossoms and annual garden flowers across parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've had a sea change in regards to answering our mail: we've decided to answer postcards mid-national final seasons when the questions are relevant as opposed to waiting until the middle of summer where it no longer matters much either way. So come listen to us try and answer some of the big questions about this year's crop of songs! Jeremy's setting off on the San Francisco Bay, Dimitry reveals one of his most hated songs of all time, and Oscar's out his brain, out his mind. This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FlGKmbOMRXfmhiz97LReM The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Bram Stoker Award-Nominated author Angela Sylvaine returns to talk about her new novel, Cold Snap, the sequel to Frost Bite now available from Dark Matter Ink. They talk about writing sequels, the economy of storytelling, and dive into the significance of what's real in fiction.You can find more about Angela Sylvaine at her website, angelasylvaine.com, and you can get both novels in the Frost Bite series now direct from Dark Matter Ink or through your favorite online book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High in the Himalayan mountains, a team of climbers are attempting to plant a device that will give them eyes on a growing threat. But they'll leave behind more than they bargained for. In this shocking episode, Investigative reporter Jeffrey Gettleman is your guide to a tale of high altitude and higher stakes in the 1960s - and one that still resounds in the present. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Presented with thanks to the Jeffrey Gettleman and the New York Times for their original reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Wind and solar power gave insignificant contributions, despite having received hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars over the past 20 years. Yet environmental activists want us to believe that we can transition away from fossil fuels, not to nuclear, about which they are unjustifiably terrified, but to the least reliable and most expensive energy...

We were invited to join Today Junior in their studio for a live session. We also sat down to talk about how they all came together, some of their make or break setbacks and how they have zero intentions on stopping any time soon. Turns out the Pagan Place and the bandmates have a number of long running tie-ins. If you like what you hear on this episode, Find their singles wherever you stream music and check out their Instagram. The Tracks you'll hear in this episode (all recorded live at their studio): Fired Up, Anything, Life on Mars & Monster. A big thanks to friend of the cast Elissa from Picadilly Coffee Roasters for the closing should out. Definitely the finest roasts that the Maritimes has to offer. If you want to see that they have going on, check out their website , Instagram or pop in if you're every visiting Sussex, NB. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well Episode Photo: Kelsey Cassidy

It just wouldn't be Eurovision season without a visit to the doctor: Dr. Ella Hubber from Let's Learn Everything. The good doctor joins us once again, heroically watching nine hours of national finals to comment on this week's contests, including what might be the worst song of the year (so far). Jeremy is ready to bust out his dance license, Dimitry's got snowballs in his pockets, Ella is all in on an emo f-boy, and Oscar lives fast but his hips move slow. Watch Croatia's Dora 2026 on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hx381bYpgc Watch Greece's Sing for Greece on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlmDKOZIAU Watch Austria's Wer singt für Österreich? with English commentary on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7F7PJWJQKs This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WRcO1e3m4Tx9CXZQzovoY The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

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Today we are headed down to Alabama with Listener Nicole (and also Addison!) as we hear about a very special 3rd birthday trip to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! Nicole's extended family visited during that historic cold snap at Walt Disney World, but made the best of it! We hear about times in all four theme parks, first experiences to Addison, amazing character dining, visiting the Tri-Circle-D ranch, and even riding an attraction with Alice herself! This and much more on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Today's Headlines: Billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner testified before Congress about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein — but instead of appearing on Capitol Hill, lawmakers traveled to his Ohio mansion, where the 88-year-old was deposed with family members present. Notably, no Republicans on the House Oversight Committee showed up. Wexner, who once granted Epstein power of attorney, said he was “naive, gullible, and foolish” and claimed he was conned, despite building a multibillion-dollar empire. It wasn't the only billionaire hot seat of the day. Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial against Meta over allegations the company knowingly made its platforms addictive and harmful to children. The case could influence more than 1,500 pending social media addiction lawsuits. Meanwhile, The New York Times reported Meta has set aside $65 million to back state-level politicians friendly to the AI industry through new super PACs in Illinois and Texas — timing that feels… strategic. In federal agency cleanup news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration removed a webpage warning against bogus autism “treatments” like chlorine dioxide and raw camel milk, calling it routine housekeeping. On the foreign policy front, Donald Trump met with advisers to discuss Iran, as mixed signals emerge from nuclear talks in Geneva and two U.S. aircraft carriers sit in the Mediterranean. The administration also plans to withdraw roughly 1,000 U.S. troops from Syria over the next two months, though officials say the move is “conditions based.” Meanwhile, a potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is reportedly in limbo ahead of Trump's planned meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Back home, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments following at least 19 deaths during a recent cold snap, with outreach led by homeless services rather than police. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Billionaire Les Wexner says he was 'duped' by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, 'a world-class con man' Axios: Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial NYT: Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda ProPublica: Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments Axios: Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows WSJ: U.S. Is Withdrawing All Forces From Syria, Officials Say WSJ: U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan in Limbo Amid Pressure Campaign From China AP News: Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Versiti Wisconsin reported that its blood supply dipped significantly following winter weather in January, but is starting to rebound. This mirrors a nationwide trend as flu, weather and hospital usage led to nationwide blood shortage.

Chaz and AJ ultimately decided this "worst-ever" Big Game commercial does not deserve to be sent to Bad Idea Island. Behold, the Miller Lite Evil Beaver! (0:00) The "winter vortex" coming our way has been described as life-threatening. Chaz and AJ asked Scot Haney if he agrees with the extreme warning. (8:52)In Dumb Ass News, a continuation of bad National Anthems. This was a recent rendition from the 2024 MLB All-Star game. (19:49) Jason Page, host of The Sports Wrap, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Big Game, and why he's putting his money on the Seahawks. (26:53)  

TOP STORIES - Duke Energy asks Florida customers to conserve energy during cold snap, over 1,000 iguanas were turned into FWC after DeSantis signed an executive order, Carlos Gimenez says Trump needed to course correct on ICE a long time ago, and a Florida man was caught with $4k worth of frozen meat after fight with girlfriend.

TOP STORIES - Duke Energy asks Florida customers to conserve energy during cold snap, over 1,000 iguanas were turned into FWC after DeSantis signed an executive order, Carlos Gimenez says Trump needed to course correct on ICE a long time ago, and a Florida man was caught with $4k worth of frozen meat after fight with girlfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent for the Financial Times in Kyiv, outlines the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as millions are left without power in extreme freezing conditions.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan gave a press conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday morning. Homan said that he will be ‘staying until the problem's gone. and has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on a ‘drawdown plan' for law enforcement. He also called for the ‘hostile rhetoric' to stop, which is what he attributes the increase in assaults to.The cold isn't expected to let up anytime soon. The National Weather service is warning of dangerously cold temperatures across the Eastern U.S. starting on Thursday. The extreme cold snap is expected to be one of the longest in decades. Forecasters warn daily minimums could be broken across the region.New York police have launched a hate crime investigation after a disturbing car-ramming incident overnight. A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his vehicle into a deeply revered Hasidic Jewish site. The incident happened while people were gathered for prayer. It comes at a time of heightened concern within Jewish communities worldwide. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the bomb squad responded and conducted a full sweep of the vehicle, and no explosives devices were found.

The salient point of our discussion revolves around the dangerous cold that continues to grip the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, as the National Weather Service has issued extended cold advisories and forecasts a potential coastal storm this weekend, which may exacerbate conditions leading to coastal flooding. We delve into the complexities faced by mariners in New Jersey, where freezing spray and developing ice create significant navigation challenges in the Delaware Bay. Additionally, we highlight the ongoing power restoration efforts in various states, addressing the impact of severe weather conditions from Texas to Tennessee. The episode also emphasizes the critical situation in New York City, where enhanced cold weather measures are in place following tragic fatalities linked to the extreme cold. We urge our listeners to stay informed and safe amidst these hazardous conditions, as we navigate through the latest updates and advice from local authorities.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued cold advisories due to dangerously low temperatures in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions.* Mariners are facing significant challenges due to freezing spray and ice in the Delaware Bay, complicating navigation efforts.* Power restoration efforts are ongoing across multiple states, with a focus on areas affected by ice and snow.* Winter storm warnings remain in effect for specific counties in Michigan, highlighting the severity of lake effect snow and blizzard conditions.* The upcoming weekend may bring a coastal storm, increasing the risk of coastal flooding and hazardous winds along the full moon tide cycle.* Local officials in New York City report increased cold weather measures and expanded shelter options due to fatalities during the cold snap.Sources[NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=ci&glossary=0&highlight=off&issuedby=FFC&product=AFD&site=NWS&version=1][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=ci&glossary=0&highlight=off&issuedby=FFC&product=AFD&site=NWS&version=1][Action News 5 | https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/01/28/national-guard-delivers-emergency-supplies-northern-mississippi/][USACE | https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/News/Article/4391250/usace-repositions-emergency-power-team-to-support-mississippi-after-storm/][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf][FOX5 NY | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/mamdani-nyc-cold-winter-weather-code-blue][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf][Nashville OEM | https://www.nashville.gov/departments/emergency-management/news/january-27-winter-weather-update][WZTV FOX 17 | https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-power-outages-nes-electric-services-drop-to-108000-customers-days-after-ice-storm-wednesday-january-28-2026][KLTV | https://www.kltv.com/2026/01/28/over-15000-remain-without-power-east-texas-following-winter-storm/][TxDOT | https://www.txdot.gov/about/newsroom/stories/txdot-asking-drivers-to-stay-home-during-winter-storm.html] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

The ongoing perilous cold wave remains the central focus of our discussion today, as it continues to affect regions from the Plains to the eastern coastline of the United States. With extreme cold warnings and advisories being issued by the National Weather Service, we anticipate wind chills plummeting well below zero in numerous areas, contributing to hazardous travel conditions due to lingering ice. Furthermore, the situation is exacerbated by a significant number of power outages, impacting over half a million customers, while officials have tragically attributed multiple fatalities to the inclement weather. Our analysis will extend to various states, highlighting specific warnings such as winter storm advisories in Alaska and freeze warnings in Florida, underscoring the pervasive nature of this cold snap. As we navigate through these grim weather updates, we remain committed to providing situational awareness and safety recommendations for our listeners.Takeaways:* The ongoing cold wave is affecting vast regions from the Plains to the east coast, prompting various weather warnings.* With extreme cold conditions, wind chills are anticipated to plunge well below zero in several areas.* The winter storm has caused widespread power outages, leaving over half a million customers without electricity.* In Florida, Arctic air is leading to freeze warnings and significant cold weather advisories throughout the state.* Travel conditions remain perilous in Texas due to black ice and persistent slick spots on untreated roads.* Numerous earthquakes have been reported in the United States, but there have been no significant damaging events recently.Sources[NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard — Hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/lox/][NWS Jacksonville — Hazards | https://www.weather.gov/jax/][NWS Tampa Bay/Ruskin — Freeze & Marine updates | https://www.weather.gov/tbw/][NWS Melbourne — Cold Weather Advisory & marine | https://www.weather.gov/mlb/][NWS Cleveland DSS Packet — 4:37 a.m. EST Jan 27 | https://www.weather.gov/media/cle/DssPacket.pdf][WNEP — Coxton Road avalanche coverage (updated within 24h) | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/large-amount-of-snow-falls-onto-roadway-in-duryea-luzerne-county/523-b92f34cc-2c09-4677-91db-0cdcead74ef9][NWS — Cold/Extreme Cold advisories summary | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Cold+Weather+Advisory][NWS Fort Worth — hazards & travel impacts | https://www.weather.gov/fwd/][NWS Austin/San Antonio — Extreme Cold Warning | https://www.weather.gov/ewx/][TDEM — Jan 25 official update (ongoing incident) | https://www.tdem.texas.gov/press-release/1-25-26] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Minneapolis is once again at a boiling point after another person was shot and killed by an immigration agent. Federal officials insist the man was an imminent danger to officers out doing their job. The city's mayor and Minnesota's governor are urging protesters to keep calm - and again demanding that the raids stop immediately.Also: American importers could soon be paying a lot more for Canadian goods. U.S. president Donald Trump is once again threating tariffs over Canada's growing ties with China. This time, its a 100 per cent levy on all exports from Canada, if the government moves forward with making a deal.And: A massive blast of Arctic air has much of Canada in its grip. Temperatures have plunged to dangerous lows, triggering weather alerts across the country. In the east, ice has shut down Newfoundland's largest power plant, putting the province at risk of an energy emergency.Plus: Political prisoners in Venezuela, Marketplace investigates grocers limiting competition, A Catholic AI chat-bot, and more.

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President Trump says he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of peace” in his pursuit of Greenland. Trump criticized Denmark for failing to defend the island from Russia and China, and said the U.S. must focus on national security. Meanwhile, Denmark increased its military presence, sending troops to Nuuk and western Greenland. Trump also wrote on Truth Social that he had a very good telephone call with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, and said he agreed to a meeting of various parties in Davos, Switzerland.More than 100 cars and several semi-trucks were sprawled in a pileup all over a Michigan interstate for hours on Monday, after intense lake effect snow bands lash out in the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said there were no fatalities and ten people suffered minor injuries. The Midwest is also experiencing dangerous subzero wind chills, with frigid temperatures expected to affect many parts of the U.S. soon.The Trump administration is highlighting its immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Homeland Security says 10,000 criminal illegal immigrants have been arrested in the state. Meanwhile, the administration is challenging a judge's restrictions on ICE agents' interactions with protesters.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports much of Europe remains in the grip of a cold snap, with one storm hitting the UK described by meteorologists as a 'weather bomb'.

Paris-based journalist, Sharon Gaffney reports on the cold snap in Europe.

A severe cold snap has gripped Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos.  In the German capital Berlin, freezing temperatures have made the situation even worse for tens of thousands of households that have been affected by a widespread power outage since Saturday.  A suspected arson attack claimed by a left-wing group is thought to have knocked electricity offline, sparking questions over the vulnerability of Germany's wider infrastructure. 

Catherine Kenny, CEO of the Dublin Simon Community, explains the measures in place.

This is a special off week re-release of Invisible Choir + Episode 229 to our free/regular audience.  In the early morning hours of January 6th, 2021, police were called to a home located in Kenosha, WI to investigate a possible sex crime.  The call was made by a concerned neighbor who awoke to three children knocking at their door, informing them that their older brother, 24-year-old Jesus Medrano, had attacked their parents.  When officers arrived at the Medrano family home, they found a crime scene that can only be described as a literal blood bath… Written by Trevor Pason, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p229   Support Our Sponsors: HungryRoot: Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/choir and use code “choir” to get 40% off your first delivery PLUS get a free item in every box for life!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As lawmakers in Washington take steps toward ending the government shutdown, University of Pennsylvania energy expert Sanya Carley talks about federal home heating help known as LIHEAP, which is not being paid out to residents of several states as a cold snap arrives. Then, former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer discusses President Trump's pardons of allies linked to efforts to undermine the 2020 election. And, the Supreme Court heard a case Monday about a Rastafari man who grew dreadlocks for his religion. When he was in prison, guards shaved his hair against his will. Shamara Wyllie Alhassan, assistant professor of African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, explains the importance of dreadlocks in the Rastafari religion. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this wide-ranging episode, Tara covers America's sudden temperature plunge — a “record-busting blast of cold” that's sweeping southward just as frost warnings hit the Upstate. She breaks down why the media isn't hyping climate change this time, reflects on the early arrival of Christmas spirit across neighborhoods, and explores what shifting traditions say about the nation's mood. Then, the tone turns serious as Tara reveals jaw-dropping details from a developing investigation: the possible exposure of the January 6 pipe bomber — and evidence suggesting the suspect may be tied to federal law enforcement. It's a mix of cultural commentary, meteorological reality, and political shockwaves you won't hear anywhere else.

After escaping one ambush in their hotel room and a second aboard the Buzzard Black, the crew of the Little Snail is finally preparing themselves for their climactic showdown with the deadly hitman, Genuine Sincere. They'll need the right location, the right gear, and the right magical protection. And then, of course, they'll need a little luck. This week on Perpetua: Sizzling Rivalry, Crashing Waves! 04 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.04] NPCs & Monsters [PNMS] Genuine Sincere [NMGNS] Traits: Cold-Blooded, Bought, Veteran. Eagle-eyed Stats: DEX 10, INS 6, MIG 8, WLP 6 Attacks: Ancient Passikan Rifle Shot, Suppressive FIRE, COLD Snap, LIGHTNING Strikes Twice, A Shot in the DARK Special Abilities:  Countershot, Reinforcements, Take to the Sky (Crisis!) In-Game Description: Former colleague of Uncle Nicky. Veteran hitman in the service of....  As far as I'm concerned, this is the first real boss fight of the game, even if you're jumping between both West and East campaigns. The Kalsi fight has a potential “hard mode,” but you can stop it from even happening at all based on your choices. Genuine Sincere, on the other hand, will keep sniping at you until you finally fight him. (Though I am curious if the game ever forces a traditional fight with him, or if you can complete the whole campaign with him occasionally taking a potshot through your window. Anyone test this out yet?) All of that is to say: Come in prepared! First of all, keep any elemental weaknesses in mind (like Elena's weakness to bolt) because four out of the five attacks Genuine has are elemental in nature. Worse: He's the first enemy who can actively MAKE YOU WEAK to an element.  He can also debuff you in a number of different ways, so bring enough IP to Tonic your way through the fight if you need to. On top of all that he's a Villain and a Champion class enemy, so even if you try to grind to beat him, he's going to end up with a lot more HP than any one of your party members. Yikes. Oh, and did I mention, he isn't even alone? He starts the fight with a Hoodlum Mechanic [NMHMC] and a Gangster Killer [NMGKL] on his side, plus a (de)Activated BuilderBot [NMABB] that can be used against you if the Mechanic can get control of it. DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN. Starter Tip: As far as I can tell, you have three places you can confront Genuine in the city: The clock tower where he snipes you from as you enter (and when you're in the hotel.) The beach at Rose Shore (which is definitely the hardest, because of some enemies that can join from the sea). And one of the industrial buildings in Highrail. That last one is the hardest to setup, but BY FAR the easiest to win at. ESPECIALLY if you can manage to stop his “Reinforcements” ability to continually give him more Mechanics and Killers on his side! Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.

1103. Why do we talk about "heat waves" but "cold snaps"? This week, we look at the history behind these common weather phrases and other quirky idioms like "raining cats and dogs" and "under the weather." Then, we look at what kind of reading is best for improving your language skills, including research on the benefits of fiction versus nonfiction.The 'heat wave' versus 'cold snap' segment was written by Karen Lunde. Karen's a career writer and editor who drifted into marketing — which turned out to be creative storytelling in business-casual clothes. These days, she helps solo business owners find the right words to talk about their work. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.