Monthly Archives: January 2025

Crime

Millidgeville Murder

On the morning of January 29, 2025, Saint John police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Skaling Court in the Millidgeville neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the home and discovered two deceased male youths, aged 10 and 17. A 46-year-old man was also found inside with life-threatening injuries; he was transported to the hospital and remains in police custody. Authorities have stated that the accused was known to the victims and that there are no further concerns for public safety. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple units, including the Major Crime Unit and the Family Protection Unit, involved in the case.

 

globalnews.ca

A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Atlantic Time today, where police are expected to provide further updates on this tragic incident.

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Fun Holidays

Croissant Day

Croissant Day is celebrated annually on January 30th, and it’s a delightful excuse to indulge in flaky, buttery, golden croissants! đŸ„ This day pays homage to the iconic French pastry, which has a fascinating history that ties back to Austria before being perfected in France.

People celebrate Croissant Day by:

  • Visiting bakeries to try unique flavors and fresh-made croissants.
  • Baking their own croissants at home.
  • Enjoying sweet or savory versions, like almond, chocolate, ham and cheese, or even filled with creative flavors.
absurdity, Breaking News

Jim Acosta, announced his departure

Jim Acosta, a veteran journalist who spent 18 years at CNN, announced his departure from the network on January 28, 2025. His decision came after CNN proposed moving his 10 a.m. show to a midnight slot, a change he declined.

ft.com

During his final broadcast, Acosta emphasized the importance of resisting lies and fear, urging viewers to uphold truth and hope. He reflected on a career highlight: questioning Cuban President RaĂșl Castro about political prisoners during President Obama’s 2016 visit to Cuba.

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Acosta’s departure aligns with a broader restructuring at CNN, which includes significant layoffs and a shift towards digital platforms. Following his exit, Acosta plans to launch an independent venture on Substack, aiming to continue his journalistic efforts outside traditional television.

nypost.com

Former President Donald Trump, with whom Acosta had numerous confrontations during press briefings, celebrated the news of his departure.

politico.com

For more on Acosta’s announcement, you can watch the following video:

Fun Holidays

Puzzle Day

Alright, let’s kick Puzzle Day off with some fun brain teasers! Here are a few to test your wits:

1. The Mysterious Box

I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?

2. The Number Riddle

I am a three-digit number.
My tens digit is five more than my ones digit, and my hundreds digit is eight less than my tens digit.
What number am I?

3. The River Crossing

A farmer needs to get a fox, a chicken, and a sack of grain across a river. The boat can only carry the farmer and one other thing at a time. If left alone, the fox will eat the chicken, and the chicken will eat the grain.
How does the farmer get everything across safely?

Here are the answers!

1. The Mysterious Box

Answer: A Keyboard.
(You have “keys” but no locks, “space” but no room, and you can “enter” but can’t go outside.)

2. The Number Riddle

Answer: 194.
(The tens digit is 5 more than the ones digit: 9 = 4 + 5. The hundreds digit is 8 less than the tens digit: 1 = 9 – 8.)

3. The River Crossing

Answer:

  1. The farmer takes the chicken across first.
  2. Then goes back and takes the fox across.
  3. The farmer leaves the fox on the other side and takes the chicken back.
  4. Next, the farmer takes the grain across and leaves it with the fox.
  5. Finally, the farmer goes back to get the chicken.

Now all three—fox, chicken, and grain—are safely across the river!