George Santos is a free man. Young Republicans show their true colors in private chat. One Troy resident takes exception to the new anti-panhandling signs. Israel breaks the ceasefire. And bamboo rigid plastic!

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146 

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/15/capitol-police-investigating-swastika-in-gop-congressional-office-00609704 

https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/young-gop-leader-exposed-in-reported-racist-chats-from-schenectady-co-says-chairwoman 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPyxYhqiMj5/?igsh=MTA3a3M3enNlZmQ4eA== 

https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/commentary-give-panhandlers-not-city-hall-s-21089705.php

https://www.ft.com/content/0ab138a5-76de-4371-8f20-3ca31f27e170

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5q3439xpqo

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv1nk7dy4yo 

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/biodegradable-plastic-made-from-bamboo-is-stronger-and-easy-to-recycle/