Philip Teresi

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HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Board Approves Major Contracts Despite Concerns Oct 12, 2026

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The vote comes amid ongoing debate over the future of California's high-speed rail project, which has faced repeated schedule changes, rising costs, and warnings about future funding shortfalls. California's high-speed rail board is continuing to move the project forward with new contracts, even as lawmakers and watchdogs raise concerns about how the state will pay for the project's remaining costs.

A search warrant was executed at the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota as part of an ongoing federal investigation. The search drew immediate national attention given Omar's prominence in Congress and does not mean charges will necessarily be filed. Federal investigations can continue for months before prosecutors decide whether to bring a case.

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ICE: Fresno Fair Debunks ICE Rumors & Arrested Federal Agent Oct 12, 2026

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Should Americans be able to watch the execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan online?

Officials with the Big Fresno Fair are pushing back against online claims of ICE activity at the fairgrounds, saying the rumors were based on false information and AI-generated images.

Fresno police reportedly refused ICE requests to release an arrested off-duty agent, creating a rare public clash between local and federal law-enforcement authorities as the criminal case moves forward.

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TECH: Amazon’s Hidden Profiles & Walmart Goes All-In on Robots Oct 10, 2026

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Amazon has an "About You" page that provides a snapshot of interests and preferences inferred from your activity, and many users are only now discovering how much information is included in it.

Walmart says the investment is aimed at helping the company keep pace with growing e-commerce demand while lowering long-term operating costs. Walmart is transforming its supply chain with large-scale warehouse automation, betting that robots and AI will make deliveries faster, inventory more accurate, and operations more efficient.

If a Waffle House closes during a hurricane, it's often a sign the storm has caused significant damage. That's why emergency managers jokingly but seriously use the "Waffle House Index" as a real-world measure of storm severity.

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TACO BELL: A Top Chef’s Guilty Pleasure Oct 10, 2026

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The lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the iconic "I am your father" duel with Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back is going up for auction on Nov. 12. The prop was also used in Return of the Jedi. The lightsaber Vader used in one of the most famous scenes in movie history is going up for auction, and it could sell for more than $1 million.

Some of America's top chefs say they genuinely enjoy Taco Bell, proving that even culinary experts sometimes reach for a Crunchwrap instead of a tasting menu.

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FAILED FAVORS: Kimberly Guilfoyle Failing To Repay $100,000 Oct 10, 2026

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Longtime Trump donor, Eric Deters has filed a lawsuit accusing Kimberly Guilfoyle of failing to repay $100,000 that he says was provided as a personal loan. The donor alleges the money was extended on the understanding that it would be repaid, but that repayment never occurred.

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BACKLASH: Proposal To Livestream Executions Meets Strong Criticism Oct 09, 2026

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A reported proposal to livestream executions has triggered bipartisan criticism, with opponents arguing it would cross ethical lines and turn capital punishment into public entertainment.

The U.S. largely ended public executions more than a century ago after they were increasingly viewed as public spectacles that undermined, rather than strengthened, the justice system.

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SAFE CALIFORNIA: Off-Duty ICE Agent Shot After Alleged Attack At Fresno Home Oct 09, 2026

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An off-duty ICE agent was shot during a Fresno incident in which police say the agent allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man and his daughter. The shooting remains under investigation.

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EDUCATION: Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher Oct 09, 2026

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Philip Teresi welcomes back to KMJ, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Michele Cantwell-Copher. As the ballots hit mail boxes, Dr Cantwell-Copher breaks down her what she’s learned in the position and her goals for the next four years.

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COFFEE SHOPS: Tower Daily Grind & Kuppa Joy Oct 09, 2026

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The former Oggi restaurant site on North Van Ness is being transformed into Tower Daily Grind, a new coffee shop and café that aims to serve breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee to Fresno residents.

Kuppa Joy's owners have launched a legal challenge against California over religious-liberty and anti-discrimination issues, setting up a potentially significant court fight over the balance between religious freedom and civil-rights laws.

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FAILED EXECUTION: Christa Pike Regains Consciousness & Shrek Text Oct 09, 2026

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Christa Pike has regained consciousness and is speaking after surviving a botched execution, while Tennessee reviews its execution protocols and courts consider the future of her death sentence.

The Pentagon is moving forward with the process that could eventually lead to the execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter, potentially making him the first military death-row inmate executed in many years.

What began as a bizarre case involving repeated "Shrek" images has evolved into a broader First Amendment debate over the limits of offensive speech and when it can legally be punished.

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