PANews reported on January 3rd that, according to reports from Russian news agency Sputnik and other foreign media, the latest data from the "Pentagon Pizza Index" website shows an increase in pizza orders near the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters despite the winter holiday season. The report states that the website displays: "DEFCON (Readiness Status) Level 4. High alert. Enhanced intelligence surveillance." DEFCON is a five-level readiness system for the U.S. armed forces, reflecting their preparedness for potential conflict. Levels range from Level 5 (normal) to Level 1 (highest readiness). The report suggests that some social media users believe the increased business at pizza shops near the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., may be related to various military and geopolitical events occurring around the world.

