Desert Dan

I think that has been around since 2001 and appears to be false... Did a Woman Die Mistaking an Odd Roadside Scene for the Rapture? | Snopes.com "This inventive work of fiction was penned and released onto the Internet on 2 August 2001. It was written by Elroy Willis, proprietor of Religion in the News, a site that warns visitors what they're in for: "Some of these stories are really true. See if you can figure out which ones they are."

Cloud seeding is interesting but I think it has been around since the mid 1940's. It looks like it can sometimes create a 10-15% increase in rainfall.

I have had that personal thought many times.

In California, I remember some earthquake drills in grade school. Not sure if they still do that. California - don't be jiggling Arizona over here with your quakes.😋

I don't think New Yorker's are used to them, thus the reason for making the news. But yeah, you know how the media is on a lot of things... I will say for sure though, if you haven't felt one for the first time, it can also "shake you up" a bit emotionally.

Hopefully this updated forecast map wasn't posted before in a previous message. I am an ex-Californian but quakes had always been on my mind and have been through several when growing up. People usually think of California (with which the threat covers almost the entire state) but also the Pacific Northwest risk is there also, especially Seattle. Seattle would also be a big mess if a sizable one was to occur. Where I live now, we are BAKING but not SHAKING. Perhaps shaking at the thought of what heat this summer will bring again... Where are U.S. earthquakes most likely? A new map shows the hazard risks (sciencenews.org)

You second bullet point is EXTREMELY unlikely. EXTREMELY...

Regarding various comments on the reading of news. If local or world news makes your anxiety or depression worse, then it is probably good to limit it or avoid it whenever possible. If news posted here in this discussion makes your anxiety/depression worse, then I would unsubscribe to this particular P&S topic on JW talk. Because world events and news articles are sometimes relevant, it still could cause us stress reading about them on here if we stumble across something. Ask yourself - do I need a break from it? Some of the news posted in this thread can at times be helpful to see where we are at with things relative to the end. We have been advised to pay attention. This of course does not mean neglecting spiritual responsibilities which of course are priority. A person I know hasn't watched the news in 10-20 years, which was hard for me to comprehend how that is even possible. Being selective and balanced in our news reading (as was mentioned by someone else) as we know can sometimes help us in our ministry. I had 2 conversations on both a local and world topic over the past month brought up by the householders, not me. I knew what they were referring to because I read the news. The slave has said that many times - to use it for talking points just like they produce articles for, that is, current events affecting people, such as on our website. For myself, sometimes general news headlines are enough for me and I don't need the violent or gory details of this and that. This pertains to both local and world news. Develop the balance and self-examine to see if what you are reading is affecting you mentally or spiritually, or both. Personally, certain news headlines can at times make my faith stronger, knowing things are moving in the right direction, just as foretold. It's like the needle on the instrument gauge. We want it now - we need it now - we are begging for it now, sometimes we get a bit impatient, but as mentioned, it will happen on Jehovah's timetable, and he won't disappoint. May we all endure with Jah's help and choose the right amount of news that is healthy for each of us as individuals. Only we can make that decision, not others.

Yes indeed. True peace only comes from Jehovah. When I said "The world needs peace", I was mainly referring to the 2 major conflicts right now and the hope that a 3rd one doesn't occur. In others words, people, countries and victims of these wars could use at least a brief resting period before more are added. But in this system, things keep escalating. Especially over this past year, it is really being emphasized that the world situation is very, very troubling and in a very dangerous state right now.

I would hope the US and China don't get into a conflict someday relative to Taiwan. The world needs peace. China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit | AP News

The woman in the article below may face the possibility of up to 20 years in prison for treason for giving $51 (USD) to Ukraine. "She is accused of donating $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity in the US, according to a statement from her employer, a spa at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California." Russia arrests US-Russian citizen for treason after she gave $51 to Ukraine, employer says | CNN

Not a lot to read here but Greece and India (the most populated country in the world) discussing the pursuit of Peace and Security and their relationship in doing so. "A great power on world stage, important ally in pursuit of peace and security": Greek PM Mitsotakis lauds India (aninews.in) "Today, India is a great power on the world stage, and important ally in the pursuit of peace and security, a rising force at the heart of the G20, and a leading player in the fight against climate change, [...]"

As mentioned other times, the whole AI generation, and additional capability of video will truly be something to be aware of. And also being able to learn someone's voice and duplicate it to say whatever. I have seen the demo's and for a small price anyone can begin to experiment with it. These technologies will only improve, and very fast. As AI matures more, I am sure there will be some meeting parts on it. It wouldn't surprise me if the video had demonstrations included so those not savvy in this type of thing can see it for themselves. Even if there is no personal hobby-type interest with the brothers, they will need to learn what it's capable of.

I guess the following didn't go too well: Russia Fires a Top Geneticist Who Claimed People Could Live to 900 Before Sins Caused Biblical Flood (usnews.com)

UN Resolution for ceasefire vetoed. 13-1, almost passed. "... saying it would interfere with negotiations on a deal to free hostages abducted in Israel." 2 Timothy 3:3 always comes to mind when it has to do with politics or disagreements among nations. "...not open to any agreement" Israel-Hamas war: US vetoes UN resolution for Gaza cease-fire | AP News