Philip Teresi

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FRESNO: Young Adults Are Leaving Big Cities Oct 08, 2026

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The U.S. has escalated concerns over a suspected plague-related death in Russia by filing a formal complaint, arguing that Russian authorities have not been sufficiently transparent about the incident.

Rising costs are pushing many young Angelenos to leave Los Angeles, and Fresno is emerging as one of the more notable California destinations for those seeking a lower-cost lifestyle.

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INTIMIDATION: Calls For SCCCD Candidate Terance Frazier To Step Aside Oct 08, 2026

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An alleged political-intimidation incident captured on video has prompted some community leaders to call on Frazier to drop out of the SCCCD Area 5 race, while Frazier denies wrongdoing.

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TUESDAYS WITH TERRY: McDonald’s, Garrett’s Law & Project Bike Leg Oct 07, 2026

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A proposed class-action lawsuit is challenging McDonald's use of AI-driven menu technology, alleging it could contribute to unfair pricing practices, while McDonald's maintains it does not use surge pricing for its menu items.

Garrett's Law would expand regulation of certain high-powered air guns, sparking a debate between public-safety advocates and gun-rights supporters over how those weapons should be classified and regulated.

Gun-rights organizations have been particularly critical of the measure, calling it a significant expansion of federal firearms law. Garrett's Law would require certain powerful air guns to be regulated like firearms, sparking a debate over public safety versus expanded gun regulation.

A Michigan inventor is turning old bicycle parts into functional prosthetic legs, offering a creative and potentially more affordable mobility solution for amputees.

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TUESDAYS WITH TERRY: Referee Suspensions & FUSD’s Student-Death Investigation Oct 07, 2026

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Tuesday's with Terry, Philip Teresi welcomes back the Major with a stack of stories. In an exceptionally rare move, the NFL suspended two officials for unprofessional conduct toward players, marking the league's first referee suspensions since 2018.

GV Wire reports that Fresno Unified paid a consultant who is Superintendent Misty Her's cousin $95,000 in connection with a student-death review, prompting renewed scrutiny of the district's contracting and disclosure practices.

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CRYPTO: Senate Report Says Tether's USDT Helps Iran Move Money Oct 07, 2026

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A Senate Democratic investigation led by Richard Blumenthal found that Tether's USDT stablecoin has become a major financial tool for Iran and some of its proxy groups, including Hezbollah. The report analyzed 846 crypto wallets sanctioned by the U.S. or Israel and found that 84% had transacted primarily in USDT.

Brian May has converted 157 acres of land into a major conservation project, planting about 100,000 trees and creating a sanctuary dedicated to wildlife rescue and habitat restoration.

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PLAGUE: Rubio Urges Russia To Share More Information Oct 07, 2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling on Russia to release more information about a possible plague case so health authorities can better evaluate the situation and any potential public-health implications.

Ballots are now being sent to California voters, marking the start of the voting period ahead of the November election.

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FAILED EXECUTION: Christa Pike Regains Consciousness Oct 07, 2026

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Christa Pike has regained consciousness and is speaking after surviving a botched execution, while Tennessee investigates what went wrong and faces new legal questions about the future of her death sentence.

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IRAN: Trump Suggests Iran ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles and San Diego Oct 07, 2026

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Donald Trump drew headlines after suggesting Iran could take Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign speech, remarks that opponents condemned and supporters characterized as political rhetoric.

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TECH: AI 'Swarm Chasers' & Luigi Mangione Arrest Footage Oct 03, 2026

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As hackers increasingly use software repositories to distribute malware, new AI tools like Swarm Chaser are being deployed to spot and stop dangerous code before it spreads through the software supply chain.

Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.

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EDUCATION: Phone-Free Policy & Student Achievement Gains Oct 03, 2026

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Central Unified officials say locking away students' phones during the school day has improved focus, reduced distractions, and encouraged more in-person interaction among students.

While national test scores remain a concern, some states are posting better results, and the article argues their strategies offer a roadmap for improving student achievement across the country.

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