The news thread

[Psy-Fi]

BREAKING: Mass Shooting Rocks US As 27 People Shot At Birthday Party In Ohio, At Least One Dead
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/us/mass-shooting-ohio-usa-multiple-dead-injured-hospital-lockdown-birthday-party/?amp=1
https://bnonews.com/index.php/2024/06/at-least-27-people-shot-at-akron-ohio-block-party/

These days, that's just a typical weekend in a big American city.

[Trollheart]

MacDonalds forbidden to use Big Mac trademark

Finally, a win for the little guy! Well, slightly littler.

I found this quote interesting and curious: are they saying they're going to defy the ban, that they can do what they like? Sure seems like it.

In a statement, McDonald's said the EU General Court's decision "does not affect our right to use the 'Big Mac' trademark".

"Our iconic Big Mac is loved by customers all across Europe, and we're excited to continue to proudly serve local communities, as we have done for decades."

[SGR]

Big Macs aren't even "big" anymore, it's a disgrace - they're more bread than anything else

[jimmy jazz]

Big Macs aren't even "big" anymore, it's a disgrace - they're more bread than anything else

Mad really when you think they're American.

[SGR]

Mad really when you think they're American.

As an American, I disavow the Big Mac. You're much better off getting a Whopper from Burger King - and even that's a rip-off these days (convenience is king though)

[jimmy jazz]

As an American, I disavow the Big Mac. You're much better off getting a Whopper from Burger King - and even that's a rip-off these days (convenience is king though)

js don't go to one in Virginia, USA or you might find pubes in it.

[Psy-Fi]

Judge in Trump's hush money case raises questions about social media post claiming to preview jury verdict

[SGR]

John Fetterman and wife Gisele are hospitalized after Democratic senator rear-ended car on the highway

Jesus, this guy can't catch a break

[Psy-Fi]

Florida police sniper shoots hostage-holding bank robber through a computer monitor

I want to know what's going through your head right now.

When the perp doesn't answer, you know it's a .308

[DJChameleon]

John Fetterman and wife Gisele are hospitalized after Democratic senator rear-ended car on the highway

Jesus, this guy can't catch a break

Maybe this will help with his brain a bit. He's been backing Isreal hard-core. Maybe it's also the payments from AIPAC.

[SGR]

Maybe this will help with his brain a bit. He's been backing Isreal hard-core. Maybe it's also the payments from AIPAC.

Yeah, I cant figure this guy out. He ran, if memory serves, on somewhat of a progressive platform. And recently, he's been disagreeing with Democrats left and right and not taking the 'party' line, so to speak. I don't know what to make of him.

[Psy-Fi]

German authorities seize $2.78 billion in cocaine, call it a record bust

[SGR]

German authorities seize $2.78 billion in cocaine, call it a record bust

[Psy-Fi]

Family of black belts saves woman from alleged sexual assault


If a situation like that hasn't already been written into a martial arts action flick, it should be. 

[Lisnaholic]

News in the Muslim world, though probably not for most of us, but the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is having problems this year:-

Two million visitors to one site is not an easy thing to safeguard, so it may not be fair to just blame Saudi Arabia - but they don't do themselves any favours with their soldier saying, "nothing unusual here".