Philip Teresi

Rosie O'Donnell's debut as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! featured multiple jokes and criticisms directed at President Trump, bringing renewed attention to their nearly 20-year public feud. Fox News portrays the appearance as another escalation in one of the country's most enduring celebrity-political rivalries.

A major federal trial against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has begun in Oakland, California, in what AP describes as the most consequential legal challenge yet over social media's effects on children and teenagers. The lawsuit was originally filed by dozens of state attorneys general and accuses Meta of intentionally designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. 

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A 72-year-old Army veteran and Portland business owner is facing a $10 million civil lawsuit three years after shooting a man who broke into his granite countertop shop. Despite the shooting, prosecutors did not file criminal charges against the veteran. 

California regulators have approved the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, meaning some tires currently sold in the state will no longer be allowed once the rules take effect. The California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted the regulations unanimously on August 17, 2026. 

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Fresno Unified School Board Trustee Keshia Thomas has issued a public apology to former Bullard High football coach Don Arax, but says she will not resign from the school board despite growing pressure from the Fresno Teachers Association (FTA). The controversy stems from a long-running defamation lawsuit filed by Arax against Thomas and Fresno Unified. 

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A new website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com allows motorists to check whether their license plate has been searched in data collected by Flock Safety, a company that operates one of the largest networks of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in the United States. 

Abel Schipper denies intentionally harming his former girlfriend during a school dodgeball game and says the incident was part of normal play, not an assault. Prosecutors disagree, alleging that the girl was repeatedly targeted and suffered significant bruising. The misdemeanor assault case remains pending as Abel prepares for further court proceedings. 

The Washington Post reports that Truth Social's new Truth API product, which sells rapid access to President Trump's posts for up to $100,000 per month, has sparked lawsuits and legal concerns. Critics argue that official presidential announcements should not be available sooner to paying customers, while Trump Media insists the service is a legitimate commercial product similar to other premium information feeds. 

For decades, Baltimore struggled with thousands of vacant homes that contributed to neighborhood decline and discouraged investment. Now, many of those same properties are becoming valuable because the broader U.S. housing affordability crisis is pushing buyers to look for lower-cost opportunities. 

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Philip Teresi sounds off on the empty apology statement issued by Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas. Thomas has publicly apologized to former Bullard High School football coach Don Arax after a series of recent developments significantly weakened her position in a long-running defamation lawsuit. The apology comes as political and community pressure mounts, including calls for her resignation from the Fresno Teachers Association (FTA). 

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A coalition of state attorneys general and private plaintiffs' lawyers is attempting to make social media companies, especially Meta, the next major target of mass tort litigation, similar to the lawsuits that reshaped the tobacco industry. 

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FTA President Manuel Bonilla joins Philip Teresi to talk about the recent developments in the Keisha Thomas vs Don Arax defamation lawsuit. GV Wire reports that a key witness in the defamation lawsuit involving Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas has given two significantly different accounts of what happened, creating a major controversy in the case against her. 

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A Madera Unified School District special education teacher has been placed on administrative leave while police and school officials investigate a series of controversial social media videos that sparked public concern and backlash. 

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Cassandra Michael was found guilty of first-degree murder for helping facilitate the April 2025 killing of Clovis teen Caleb Quick. Prosecutors successfully argued that she aided the suspected shooter, who is still facing separate court proceedings. The case, which has drawn significant attention throughout the Valley, now moves into its next phase with Michael's sentencing process and the upcoming transfer hearing for the alleged gunman. 

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