Vancouver Carnage: Close to the tip of the Lapu Lapu Pageant organized by the Filipino group in Vancouver, British Columbia, a black Audi SUV plowed into the gang. The motive force of the automotive killed 11 individuals whose ages ranged from 5 to 65. The motive force tried to flee, however was restrained by the gang. Police say that they had had earlier “substantive contact with him over psychological well being points.” The police chief didn’t reveal what they believed his motive to be, however mentioned the driving force acted “deliberately.”
Counting the Days to the Conclave: The conclave, or the time when the cardinals of the Catholic church are sequestered whereas they select a brand new pope, will not begin till Might 7. The delay is as a result of the cardinals need to get to know one another higher and discover extra of a consensus on who to choose as pope earlier than it is conclave time. Will they proceed Pope Francis’ people-focused progressive papacy, or will they select a conservative to middle the church again on its core doctrines?
Canadians Additionally Have an Vital Election: Canada will vote right now for his or her prime minister. The choices are the Justin Trudeau-appointed Mark Carney of the Liberal Get together and Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Get together. Earlier than Donald Trump took energy once more, the Liberals appeared like they have been headed towards defeat on this election. Nonetheless, Trump’s bloviating about Canada being a 51st state has turned many Canadians towards the conservatives. Carney might have an actual shot, particularly since a record-breaking 7.3 million Canadians voted forward of election day. This could possibly be the primary election—relying on the way it goes in fact—that illustrates a referendum on Trumpism.
The Climate: The solar spoiled us final week. We’ll have to stay it out by means of a grey day Monday and a moist day Tuesday earlier than any vital solar returns to us.
Olympia Decides on New State Finances: Lawmakers in Olympia handed a $78 billion price range that cuts spending whereas preserving core companies, rising funding for particular schooling in public colleges, and avoiding state employee furloughs. To do all that, the price range will improve taxes on a bunch of companies, together with an electrical automobile tax aimed toward Tesla, and so they managed to incorporate a (a lot smaller) wealth tax, as a type of take a look at balloon to see if it might probably survive a authorized problem. It would additionally reduce $5.9 billion in spending. By some means, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s $100 million grant program dedicated to hiring and retaining new cops made it by means of. Ferguson now will undergo the price range “line by line” earlier than he indicators it into regulation.
Trump Donors Amongst Us: In Washington state, residents and native companies donated over $5.3 million to Trump’s inaugural committee. In complete, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee raked in a report $245.2 million. A lot of that cash got here from federal enforcement actions and lawsuits. Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, and Uber CEO and Seattle resident Dara Khosrowshani donated the utmost quantity of $1 million every. Redmond’s favourite hedge fund supervisor and conservative initiative bankroller Brian Heywood gave Trump $125,000. His spouse, Rochelle Heywood, additionally gave $125,000.
Are you watching The Final of Us? Properly, no main spoilers, however the present has arrived in 2029 Seattle. I paused the present for like 5 minutes to research the skyline. After the few introductory Seattle scenes, this was my fundamental thought:
the final of us season 2 episode 3 is what conservative media thought CHOP was like
— Nathalie Graham (@gramsofgnats.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Empty Ports Really feel a Bit Apocalyptic: Fewer and fewer cargo ships are in Elliott Bay. The early results of the Trump tariffs are already being felt by the port and by the ports staff and associated industries, together with longshoremen and the truckers who haul the hundreds from the ships. Nonetheless, the total results will not be felt till Might, which is simply across the nook.
Laser Losers: Hey, are you able to please cease aiming your laser pointers at planes, you freaks? There is a laser-pointing planes epidemic in Washington, in line with the FBI. In 2023, there have been 43 reviews of lasers pointed at planes. That quantity rocketed as much as 383 in 2024. Thus far, in 2025, there have been 106 reported incidents. The FBI says it wants assist discovering the culprits. Lower it out! Cease blinding the pilots. They want these eyes. We’re having sufficient airplane chaos lately.
“60 Minutes” Will get Candid: Correspondent Scott Pelley leveled with viewers in “60 Minutes'” about final week’s resignation of govt producer Invoice Owens. Pelley defined that, to be able to have its merger inexperienced lit by the Trump administration, “60 Minutes” mum or dad firm Paramount began “to oversee our content material in new methods.” Whereas no tales have been blocked, Owens “felt he misplaced the independence that sincere journalism requires,” Pelley mentioned.
And now, a notice on Invoice Owens who, till this previous week, was the chief producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be again subsequent week with one other version of 60 Minutes.
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— 60 Minutes (@60minutes.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Thriller Pelican Plague: Pelicans are falling ailing and dying alongside the Oregon coast and no person is aware of why. Thus far, 20 have been discovered lifeless and 20 have been discovered ailing round Gold Seashore, Charleston, Newport, and Tillamook. The Oregon Division of Fish and Wildlife would not know what the trigger is. The pelicans all examined adverse for fowl flu.
Far-right Youth Golf equipment Enter the Chat: “Energetic golf equipment” are prolific throughout the US. They mix health, blended martial arts, with a enjoyable little cocktail of neo-Nazi and fascist ideologies. They’re linked to fringe teams like Patriot Entrance. Now, these golf equipment have youth-oriented offshoots aimed toward boys 18 years previous and below. Teen boys are studying the way to battle and espouse rascist memes and ideologies. These youth golf equipment have change into prolific. They’re in at the very least 20 states, in line with Telegram accounts noticed by The Guardian. So, uh, keep watch over the boys in your life and their extracurriculars. In the event that they like watching Final Preventing Championship an excessive amount of, sound the alarms—that is a recruiting gateway for these teams.
Blackouts in Spain and Portugal: An enormous blackout knocked lights, subways, ATMs, and cellphone service out throughout the Iberian Peninsula. It is unclear what brought on the ability outage. What is evident is it will take between six to 10 hours for the lights to return again on.
A Track for Your Monday: Portland’s indie darling, Kenzy Peach, launched a brand new tune and it is a banger. One thing a couple of fiddle actually will get into my blood, my bones.
