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Why Rebranding MSNBC as MSNOW Is a Risky Move — And What Would Work Better As a media and public relations expert, I’ve watched many iconic brands attempt reinvention—sometimes with disastrous consequences. The recent rebrand of MSNBC to “MSNOW” represents one such gamble, rooted in strategic misalignment and a misunderstanding of branding fundamentals. Here’s why the move is a misstep, and what could be done better. Modern day #breaking cable news versus real journalism. Branding 101: The Value of Clarity and Legacy…

Why Rebranding MSNBC as MSNOW Is a Risky Move — And What Would Work Better

As a media and public relations expert, I’ve watched many iconic brands attempt reinvention—sometimes with disastrous consequences. The recent rebrand of MSNBC to “MSNOW” represents one such gamble, rooted in strategic…

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13 The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need special gear to enjoy this lunar show. Just find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for about 30 minutes, and look up.

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13

The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need…

Saddened to hear about @CBS @paramountplus ending Stephen Colbert Late Night Show because he made a joke about the Trump settlement. They will probably take Jon Stewart off the #dailyshow next. This is all because of the #skydance merger. #paramount

REAL ID Enforcement Starts Today – Here’s What That Actually Means for You After years of delays, reminders, and airport signs that felt like permanent fixtures, REAL ID enforcement officially begins today – May 7, 2025. From this point forward, federal agencies like the TSA will no longer accept state-issued IDs that aren’t REAL ID compliant. That means your old driver’s license might not cut it at the airport anymore. Well—technically…

REAL ID Enforcement Starts Today – Here’s What That Actually Means for You

After years of delays, reminders, and airport signs that felt like permanent fixtures, REAL ID enforcement officially begins today – May 7, 2025. From this point forward, federal agencies like the TSA will no longer accept…

Comparing the Healthiest Energy Drinks: Bloom, Red Bull Zero, V8 Energy, Celsius In a market flooded with options promising energy boosts, discerning which drinks truly support a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. To cut through the marketing hype, our panel of reviewers conducted a detailed investigation into some of the most popular energy drinks positioned as healthier alternatives. We focused on the critical factors that matter to consumers: caffeine content, calorie count, key functional ingredients, and overall health considerations.

Comparing the Healthiest Energy Drinks: Bloom, Red Bull Zero, V8 Energy, Celsius

In a market flooded with options promising energy boosts, discerning which drinks truly support a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. To cut through the marketing hype, our panel of reviewers conducted a detailed…

Helicopter down in NYC’s Hudson River

No immediate report of injuries after two planes ‘clip wings’ at DC’s Reagan Airport

Wow..Helicopter down in NYC’s Hudson River. No immediate report of injuries after two planes ‘clip wings’ at DC’s Reagan Airport.
#airtravel #FAA #flighthazards

Canadians canceling trips, Europeans canceling trips to the United States due to political reasons

Sorry to hear this but this. We love our brothers and sisters in #Canada and #Europe!

The #lightning strike in Evansville, Indiana! lightning bolt along highway scary thrilling

Woah! The #lightning strike in Evansville, Indiana!⚡https://www.iweathernet.com/.../latest-lightning-strikes...
#Indiana #HighwayHazards #drivingintolightning
📸: Matt

It was great to be out with #standupforscience today chanting to keep dorks funded!
#vaccines #DHS #NOAA #Climate #Science #ProtestforGood

A Few Interesting Facts and Myths About Daylight Saving Time
www.iweathernet.com/educational/... #DaylightSavingTime #DST #timechange #springforward

Looming Danger: How NOAA Cuts Threaten Public Safety National Weather Service, NOAA, and their scientists save innumerable lives by warning people in advance of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, blizzards, and other life-threatening hazards.

600+ workers laid off by NOAA including workers from the #NationalWeatherService & National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service are the backbones of American meteorology. Its data saves lives and billions in disaster preparedness. www.iweathernet.com/weather-safe...
#DOGE #Layoffs #NOAACut

A $10M EGG crash on the Turnpike!
THOSE ARE EGGS!!! 🍳
www.iweathernet.com/weathernet-s...
"An egg truck scrambled traffic earlier. Glad it stayed upright at least. Egg trucks can turn...... over easy." from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Winter Storm this week with many impacts. Very cold for much of the country. iweathernet.com #articblast #freezingtemps #extremecold

FBI Presentation for "#Scams Targeting Seniors" Cancelled. Are Seniors #DEI too?
#ExecOrder #TrumpCuts #DOGE

Hidden Scandals in the Trump White House: The Untold Story of Fentanyl, Adderall, and Ketamine What if it was reported that the most dangerous drugs were rampant in the Trump White House, yet the media chose to focus on Biden’s mishaps and Epstein’s documents? Shocking, right? Wh…

Speaking of #Fentanyl....

Oklahoma City: America’s Unexpected Olympic Hub for 2028 In 2028, the Olympic spirit is heading to Oklahoma City, a city no stranger to hosting major sporting events. Remember the 1989 Olympic Festival, where a young gymnast named Shannon Miller wowed cr…

From President Reagan to 2028: OKC's Olympic Legacy Continues with #LAGames
www.kvvr.com/okcolympics/

Oklahoma City: America’s Unexpected Olympic Hub for 2028 In 2028, the Olympic spirit is heading to Oklahoma City, a city no stranger to hosting major sporting events. Remember the 1989 Olympic Festival, where a young gymnast named Shannon Miller wowed cr…

Could a smaller city in the United States be an unexpected Olympic hub in 2028?

#olympics #okc #olympicfestival

BIG PROBLEMS in Southern California including the Palisades Fire burn scar! Severe #thunderstorm warning with a tornado possible tag, life threatening debris flows ripping off the Palisades scar including Topanga/Malibu. Flash flood warning in #LosAngeles

Update: ❌#GoogleCalendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of #Blackhistory Month on Feb. 1, and #Women’s History Month on March 1 and #Pride Month in June 1.

At least 2 fatalities and 3 injuries have been confirmed after a huge tornado occurred in Deer Lodge, TN, last night. www.iweathernet.com?s=tornado
Deer Lodge, TN - Morgan County
🌪️EF-2 Tornado, 135 mph max winds
Thorn Hill, TN - Grainger County
🌪️EF-1 #Tornado, 110 mph max winds

#USCG has located an aircraft that vanished in #Alaska SE of of Nome. 3 individuals were found inside and reported to be deceased. Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident.

HRRR-Smoke is a powerful tool for forecasting extreme smoke pollution events #HRRRModel
rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/HRRRsmo... #HRRR is missing on the NOAA website @iweather.bsky.social

Your Mugshot is Making Them Rich: The Dirty Business of Online Extortion Mugshot removal is a controversial industry that involves websites that collect and publish mugshots of people who have been arrested, and then charge them fees to remove the images from their site…

The dirty business of #Mugshots online
#extortion #mugshotremoval