A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. The aircraft reportedly struck several buildings and vehicles in the area, resulting in multiple casualties.
Emergency crews are on the scene responding to the incident. Additionally, several homes have caught fire as a result of the crash.
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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.
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 Raúl Castro about political prisoners during President Obama’s 2016 visit to Cuba.
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.
Former President Donald Trump, with whom Acosta had numerous confrontations during press briefings, celebrated the news of his departure.
For more on Acosta’s announcement, you can watch the following video:
As of January 23, 2025, industry sources anticipate that fuel prices in New Brunswick will increase again. Regular gasoline is expected to rise by approximately two cents per litre, marking the fifth increase in six weeks. Diesel prices are projected to jump by around four cents per litre.
Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.67 per litre for regular self-serve gasoline and $1.94 per litre for diesel.
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board adjusts fuel prices every Friday at 12:01 a.m.
These consecutive increases are influenced by various factors, including global oil prices, supply and demand dynamics, and regional taxation policies.
As of January 19, 2025, TikTok has shut down its services in the United States. This action follows the enforcement of a federal law requiring the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. assets by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban.
In compliance with this mandate, TikTok displayed a message to U.S. users stating:
“We regret that a U.S. law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable.”
While there were discussions about potential extensions or reprieves, including considerations by President-elect Donald Trump to grant a 90-day extension, no official action was taken before the deadline.
As a result, TikTok is currently inaccessible to users in the United States.
This announcement is significant, given that Irving Oil’s potential sale was a major topic of speculation in 2023. By choosing to remain privately held, the company is reinforcing its long-standing approach to maintaining family ownership and control.
Their decision likely reflects confidence in their business model, as well as a commitment to preserving the close ties to their employees, customers, and communities that family ownership often fosters. It’s also possible that the decision signals favorable financial conditions or long-term strategies that make a sale unnecessary.
These developments underscore Irving Oil’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement.
