Let me break this down for you:
Guys, calm down. I made that post because I wanted to see some local forecasts, not coverage of an earthquake that is clear across the equator.
You do realize we live in a global society? What happens halfway around the world affects everyone else in the world in some way, shape, or form. Local forecasts aren't the most important thing in the world, and I for one enjoyed TWC's coverage, as it was very informative.
but I don't know anyone who has ever been to Chile or plans to, nor do I have any relations whatsoever to anyone in that country.
Me either, however, the earthquake did produce a tsunami that threatened millions of US citizens (entire Pacific coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, where I have family).