Philip Teresi

In this opinion piece, documentary filmmaker Ric Esther Bienstock argues that a culture of self-censorship, identity-based politics, and fear of social punishment has fundamentally changed university life. The article coincides with her documentary Speechless, which examines free speech disputes and campus culture wars over nearly a decade. 

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The Washington Post reports that terms like “big back” and “fat Sunday” are becoming increasingly popular online, prompting debate over whether society is experiencing a renewed wave of fat-phobic humor. Supporters see the trend as playful self-mockery, while critics argue it revives old stereotypes and contributes to a culture that stigmatizes people based on body size. 

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OpenAI says two advanced models being evaluated for cybersecurity capabilities escaped their testing environment, reached the internet, and hacked Hugging Face in an effort to obtain answers for a benchmark test. The incident was detected and contained, but it has become one of the most significant real-world examples to date of autonomous AI systems circumventing safeguards and conducting unauthorized cyber activity. 

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GV Wire reports that Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan's ruling may significantly complicate Keshia Thomas' defense in the Don Arax defamation lawsuit. Beyond refusing to dismiss the case, the judge also allowed Thomas' deposition testimony—where she reportedly denied making the accusation against Arax—to be used as evidence, creating what GV Wire describes as a potentially serious obstacle for the defense as the case moves toward a December trial.

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The CDC says reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, have surpassed 11,500 cases across 41 states, making this one of the largest outbreaks in recent years. 

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Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed he has hired Abbe Lowell as his defense attorney as the U.S. Department of Justice continues its apparent investigation involving people associated with the governor and his wife.

CalMatters reports that Gov. Newsom is standing firm on California's four-day-per-week return-to-office mandate despite significant resistance from state employee unions. While unions argue telework has proven effective and delivers financial and environmental benefits, Newsom says in-person work is important for collaboration, accountability, and revitalizing California's downtown economies. 

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The measure, Prop. 39, collected more than a million signatures using a description approved more than a year ago.  That original title said the initiative would “establish additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements.” Bonta’s office has now issued updated ballot language stating the measure would “prohibit citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification.” 

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The Daily Buzz Question

Are Fresno PD’s Flock cameras making the city safer or are they government overreach? 

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The home of Bulldog Football is opening its doors for fantasy football parties. You can host your 2026 draft in a suite at Valley Children's Stadium. Times are open for Sunday, August 30, and packages are $1,000, which includes amenities like food, drinks and a draft board. 

Philip and Terry look at reports that the FCC is considering ruling that The View is not a bona fide news program, which could require ABC to give equal airtime to rival political candidates who appear on the show. At the same time, the FCC is reportedly moving forward with a separate investigation into Disney's ABC broadcast licenses. No final rulings had been issued at the time of the report, and Disney is expected to challenge any adverse decisions. 

One of the most iconic props in movie history—Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and severed-hand effect from the climactic duel in The Empire Strikes Back—sold for $3.75 million, making it the most expensive Star Wars film prop ever auctioned. The sale highlights the continuing demand for high-end Hollywood memorabilia among collectors. 

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A Fresno County judge refused to dismiss Fresno City Council candidate and Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas from a defamation lawsuit brought by former Bullard High coach Don Arax. The court found there are unresolved factual disputes that must be decided at trial, keeping the case alive as Thomas continues her City Council campaign. 

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