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The Observer's thesis is simple: Dolly Parton had the earning power to potentially become a billionaire, but repeatedly chose to deploy her wealth for philanthropy, education, job creation, and community development instead. Her legacy, the article argues, is not that she failed to reach billionaire status, but that she intentionally prioritized helping others over accumulating a larger fortune.

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85. TMZ reported that Cullen died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. His agent confirmed the death, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed. 

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A startup called Operation Bluebird has officially launched a new social media platform, Twitter.now, arguing that Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to X effectively abandoned the Twitter name, logo, and related trademarks. 

A German artist and designer, Simon Weckert, has created a brightly colored, intentionally ugly shirt designed to make the wearer difficult for certain AI-powered surveillance systems to recognize as a person. The project, called Digital Camouflage, is meant as both a technical experiment and a commentary on the growing use of AI surveillance. 

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A new report by YourCentralValley.com sheds light on where Fresno's controversial Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras may be located, though the City of Fresno still refuses to release exact locations to the public. 

The controversy stems from earlier reporting by 404 Media that Texas law enforcement used Flock's surveillance system while investigating a woman who had allegedly self-administered an abortion. That reporting drew national attention because of concerns that license plate reader networks could be used to monitor people seeking reproductive healthcare. 

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The Washington Post contends that the biggest winners from the settlement may be the lawyers and states involved in the litigation, not children. The board is skeptical that the restrictions Meta agreed to implement will have a lasting effect on teen social media use. 

An update from a story we covered in March of 2026 about a Clovis woman searching for a liver donor. Ray Gerrish, Husband of Pati Gerrish, calls in with an update that Pati is in recovery after a successful liver transplant.  

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Fresno's Poverello House has filed a lawsuit against contractor Dave Clevenger and his company, PreFab Innovations, claiming they failed to deliver 26 tiny homes that were supposed to be built for a Fresno homelessness housing project. The nonprofit is seeking to recover nearly $1 million it says it paid toward the project. 

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The Washington Post reports that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has convened an unusual special grand jury to investigate issues involving children and young people in Washington, D.C., including scrutiny of D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) and the city's oversight of youth services. 

Fresno Unified says eliminating district-funded field trips is a necessary budget measure and reflects what many school districts already do, relying on school sites and fundraising rather than central funding. Critics, including the teachers union and some parents, argue the move could disproportionately affect lower-income students and reduce access to educational experiences outside the classroom. The debate is likely to continue as community members press the district to reconsider the cuts. 

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A military judge has ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will finally stand trial on June 5, 2028, nearly 27 years after the attacks and 25 years after his capture. 

The Trump administration is facing backlash after Justice Department lawyers argued in a court filing that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could eventually be demolished if a federal court prevents the administration's planned renovation and restoration project from moving forward. 

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Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85. TMZ reported that Cullen died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. His agent confirmed the death, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed. 

A catastrophic flood disaster along the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas has left more than 1,400 people missing and at least 380 to 390 people dead, making it one of the region's worst natural disasters in recent years. Authorities believe the flooding was likely triggered by a glacier collapse or ice-and-rock avalanche high in the mountains. 

The highly watched murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, reached a critical stage on August 27, 2026, with closing arguments completed and the case now in the hands of the jury. 

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When scammers convinced Central Valley resident Glynna Morgan that she was the target of a federal money laundering investigation, what followed was nearly nine weeks of fear, manipulation, and psychological control.

On a special edition of The Philip Teresi Show, Glynna tells her story alongside her financial adviser Ryan Del Carlo with Del Carlo Financial, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Kings View Behavioral Health's Dr. Amanda Nugent Divine.  

Host:

• Philip Teresi

Guest:

• Ryan Del Carlo with Del Carlo Financial 
• Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp
• Kings View Behavioral Health's Dr. Amanda Nugent Divine 

Executive Producer: Gabe Navarro

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If you find yourself in crisis - Contact Kings View Behavioral Health 

Victim of Fraud in Fresno County - Contact Fresno Co District Attorney's Office 

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement major new restrictions on teen users to settle lawsuits brought by nearly every U.S. state alleging that its platforms were designed in ways that harmed children's mental health and encouraged addictive use. The settlement ends a landmark trial that had begun earlier this month in federal court in Oakland, California.

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