1/18: Saturday Morning
Polar vortex brings dangerous cold; How two classic Connecticut pizza joints are looking to the future.
Sunil Gavaskar addresses the possibility of resuming India-Pakistan bilateral cricket, citing peace at the borders as essential. Political tensions and security concerns hinder discussions. India hasn’t toured Pakistan since 2005-06, and major tournaments are held at neutral venues. Gavaskar stresses sustained peace for any dialogue, as back-channel diplomacy might be ongoing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that US President Donald Trump had shared his phone number and said Zelenskyy could call anytime. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of a US and European common plan before any talks with Putin. Ukraine’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, discussed peace efforts with Trump’s special representative.
Screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for his critically acclaimed works like “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull” and “First Reformed,” surprised fans when he shared his apparent approval of artificial intelligence. In a series of posts last week, the Oscar-nominee marveled at AI and ChatGPT’s capabilities when it came to his profession. “I’ve just come to realize AI…
The BBC apologizes for a technical error in its weather app that incorrectly forecasted extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds and temperatures of 404°C. The Met Office provides accurate updates, noting the UK’s expected weather and ruling out the current possibility of hurricane impacts.
Paul Teal’s fiancée and fellow “One Tree Hill” actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Hezbollah admits Israel dealt a severe blow with exploding pagers and walkie talkies, but neither side seems to heed U.S. calls to avoid a wider war.