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53 FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING

NATIONAL DAY: Columbus Day — U.S. federal holiday (second Monday in October) marking Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas.

BIRTHDAY: Hugh Jackman (born 1968) — Actor (X-Men, The Greatest Showman); turns 58.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1990 — South Dakota became the first state to officially rename Columbus Day as Native American Day.

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FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING (NEW YORK POST)

A visit to England's Yorkshire Wildlife Park ended in tragedy when a man climbed into a Siberian tiger enclosure and was mauled to death. Witnesses say he'd been dancing with earbuds in and posing for pictures with the tiger shortly before entering its territory. The tiger, named Altai, was unharmed and won't be euthanized. Police are investigating why the man entered the enclosure. Apparently, the Lion King wasn't taking visitors!

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DIDDY DOESN’T GET THAT ANYMORE (NEW YORK POST)

Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly losing some of his VIP prison privileges after allegations of contraband and special treatment at New Jersey's Fort Dix federal prison. The 56-year-old music mogul reportedly lost 41 days of good-conduct credit over disruptive behavior involving an unauthorized cellphone. His projected release has been pushed back, proving that even behind bars, celebrity status doesn't guarantee the royal treatment.

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LAND OF THE FREE? (FOX NEWS)

Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson is fighting a government-mandated GPS device that tracks his fishing boat, even during personal trips. The fifth-generation fisherman argues the requirement violates his Fourth Amendment privacy rights. The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, leaving a lower-court ruling intact. Regulators say tracking protects fisheries and endangered whales, but Thompson insists the fight for his freedom isn't over.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

The New WSMG WEBSITE

We have a New Website!!!

Duchess Top Host

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52 THE STRIP GRIFT

NATIONAL DAY: World Egg Day — Second Friday in October; scrambled, fried, or decorated.

BIRTHDAY: Jackson Browne (born 1948) — Singer-songwriter; turns 78.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1967 — Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia.

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THE STRIP GRIFT (NEW YORK POST)

What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t stay in Vegas—it lands you in jail! Two phony showgirls, Jennifer Ortiz and Magdellena Romero, allegedly attacked North Carolina tourists outside Planet Hollywood after receiving a $20 photo tip. Police say the women demanded up to $180, and one tourist was struck more than 22 times, including with a high-heeled boot. Both women face battery charges, while Ortiz faces an additional fraud charge.

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MOMMY MOMMY DON’T STAB ME MOMMY (FOX NEWS)

A horrifying scene in Northlake, Texas, where 37-year-old Holly Leeann Flores allegedly stabbed her 3-year-old child, 10-month-old baby and husband inside their home. Police responding to an early-morning 911 call found both children with chest wounds. All three victims were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Flores faces two counts of attempted capital murder involving children under 10 and an aggravated assault charge.

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MUST SEE TV (FOX NEWS)

The Pentagon says the December 3 firing-squad execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed. The former Army major killed 13 people and wounded 32 in the November 5, 2009 massacre. Convicted and sentenced to death in 2013, Hasan could become the first person executed by the U.S. military since 1961. Officials confirmed plans for the broadcast but say viewing details will follow.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

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51 DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER?

NATIONAL DAY: National Fluffernutter Day — Peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff on white bread.

BIRTHDAY: Sigourney Weaver (born 1949) — Alien and Avatar; turns 77.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1945 — Raytheon filed a patent tied to the microwave oven.

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DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER? (FOX NEWS)

Put down that bottle of water and grab a Diet Coke? A two-year study involving 493 adults found that people consuming artificially sweetened beverages lost about 10.6 pounds, compared with 8.2 pounds for water drinkers. Researchers found no meaningful weight-loss disadvantage from diet drinks, although both groups participated in weight-management programs. Is diet soda finally getting a clean bill of health?

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JIHADI MALL ATTACK! (NOT THE BEE)

The FBI arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud of Minnesota after uncovering an alleged ISIS-inspired mass-shooting plot targeting the Mall of America. Investigators say he planned to attack an October 24 cultural celebration, potentially killing dozens. Undercover agents supplied an inoperable AK-47 and ammunition before arresting him October 6. Federal terrorism-related charges have been filed.

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FROM HERE TO ETENITY (NEW YORK POST)

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, a convicted member of Charles Manson’s murderous cult, has received her third parole recommendation after roughly 56 years behind bars. Convicted in the infamous 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, Krenwinkel previously had parole decisions reversed twice by Governor Gavin Newsom. Now California must decide again whether one of America’s most notorious killers should ever walk free.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

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50 PLANET X! WHERE THE SERPICONIANS LIVE

NATIONAL DAY: National Forgiveness & Happiness Day — Let go of a grudge, or at least try.

BIRTHDAY: Simon Cowell (born 1959) — American Idol and America’s Got Talent; turns 67.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2023 — Hamas led an attack from Gaza that killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 240 hostages, starting the Israel-Hamas war.

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PLANET X! WHERE THE SERPICONIANS LIVE (NOT THE BEE)

Astronomers hunting the hypothetical Planet Nine have identified promising far-infrared candidates in old IRAS and AKARI sky-survey data. Researchers are looking for an extremely distant object moving slowly beyond Neptune, potentially hundreds of times farther from the Sun than Earth. But nobody has discovered Planet Nine yet—which means the Serpiconians remain safely hypothetical too.

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QUARTZ QUANDRY (NEW YORK POST)

California regulators are moving toward banning fabrication of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica after hundreds of countertop workers developed silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. More than 30 California stone workers have reportedly died. The target isn't your installed countertop—it's the hazardous cutting, grinding and polishing of high-silica engineered stone.

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NO MORE HANDOUTS (FOX NEWS)

A 15-year-old student in Lens, France, lost his hand and part of his lower arm when a police crowd-control grenade exploded during nationwide school protests. Authorities say roughly 200–250 students were confronting police; one account says the teen picked up the grenade before it exploded, although the exact circumstances remain under investigation. The student survived.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

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49 CHICK-FIL-A SAYS “NO AI FOR YOU”

NATIONAL DAY: National Taco Day — First Tuesday in October; the big taco holiday.

BIRTHDAY: Tony Dungy (born 1955) — Super Bowl-winning coach and Hall of Famer; turns 71.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1926 — Babe Ruth hit three home runs in one World Series game.

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CHICK-FIL-A SAYS “NO AI FOR YOU” (NOT THE BEE)

While fast-food rivals experiment with AI taking drive-thru orders, Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says his chain won't replace that human interaction with technology. Cathy calls the company's approach “human plus”: AI and other technology can work behind the scenes, but the person taking your drive-thru order stays a person because Chick-fil-A considers hospitality part of the product.

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TRUMP’S FORT HOOD FIRING (NEW YORK POST)

President Trump has approved Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recommendation to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan by firing squad. Hasan was sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30. The Army secretary must still set the time and place, and Hasan can pursue additional federal court challenges.

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BOMBER BLUNDERS BUST BRITS (GROUND NEWS)

The U.S. pulled its deployed bombers from RAF Fairford back to American bases following security concerns surrounding a suspected terror plot near the British base. Six people were arrested and later released on bail as investigators examine possible foreign-state involvement. President Trump says threats prompted the withdrawal, while Iran denies involvement.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

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48 JED YORK FINED

NATIONAL DAY: Global James Bond Day — Marks the 1962 London premiere of Dr. No.

BIRTHDAY: Steve Miller (born 1943) — Steve Miller Band; turns 83.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2011 — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at 56.

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JED YORK FINED $500K FOR TRYING TO SPEND $160; MASTERCLASS IN BAD ROI (KTVU)

49ers owner Jed York has been suspended six games and fined $500,000 by the NFL for violating its Personal Conduct Policy after his August arrest in Ohio. York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Police seized $160 during the arrest, later directed to a human-trafficking task force as part of his plea agreement.

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CONGRATULATIONS, SEATTLE: YOUR LOCAL BARISTA NOW HAS A MASTER'S DEGREE AND NO PLACE TO WORK (FOX NEWS)

Seattle’s minimum wage rises to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027 as the city faces a strained business environment. Fox reports 450 restaurants closed in the first half of 2025, job postings across the metro fell 35% from February 2020 to October 2025, and some employers say even applicants with master’s degrees are seeking barista jobs.

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GOOD NEWS: THE 'NOTES OF MUSHROOM' IN YOUR COFFEE AREN'T FROM A FANCY NEW BEAN BLEND (FOX NEWS)

Could your coffee maker be growing something besides your morning brew? Two-time U.S. Barista Champion Heather Perry says mold and bacteria are actually a low concern for most home brewers. The bigger culprit is old coffee oils, stains and mineral buildup that can wreck flavor—especially in the carafe, grinder and machines using hard water.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

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47 THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT

NATIONAL DAY: World Smile Day — First Friday in October; created by smiley-face designer Harvey Ball.

BIRTHDAY: Lorraine Bracco (born 1954) — Goodfellas, The Sopranos; turns 72.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1950 — Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip debuted in seven newspapers.

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THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT (NEW YORK POST)

McDonald’s is using an AI-assisted pricing system that analyzes transaction data and helps recommend restaurant-specific menu prices, including estimates of what local customers are willing to pay. Franchisees officially retain final pricing authority, but some operators say they feel pressure to follow the recommendations—raising questions about how far algorithm-driven pricing could eventually go.

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BRISKET BUMMER (FOX NEWS)

Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas, has pulled brisket from its regular menu after years of rising beef costs. Owner Andrew Soto says brisket had grown to more than 70% of the restaurant’s grocery expenses. Another $1-per-pound wholesale increase pushed the price he calculated he’d need to charge customers to roughly $51 per pound—up from about $37.

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NO SOLUTION EXECUTION (NEW YORK POST)

Tennessee’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike did not kill her. Reports say Pike received two syringes of pentobarbital but remained alive and was heard snoring before being transported to an outside medical facility. Pike, 50, was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Gov. Bill Lee ordered a review of the failed execution.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

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46 STERN WARNING

NATIONAL DAY: National Homemade Cookies Day — Bake from scratch, not the bag.

BIRTHDAY: Julie Andrews (born 1935) — Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music; turns 91.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1971 — Walt Disney World opened in Florida.

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HOWARD GIVES STERN WARNING (FOX NEWS)

Howard Stern used a Tuesday guest spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Brooklyn to warn ABC it will have “hell to pay” if something “goes wrong” with Kimmel’s show. Stern said he had heard rumors, called Kimmel unmatched in company loyalty for years of unpaid upfronts and charity events, and got the crowd cheering. ABC earlier dismissed cancellation reports as “speculative.” Kimmel’s deal runs through May 2027; the show just hit 4,000 episodes.

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AMERICA ON TRIAL (NOT THE BEE)

Gallup now finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, the first time that rating has cleared 40% in the poll’s history since 2010. Capitalism still leads at 55%, free enterprise at 77%, small business at 95%. The latest jump came from independents, 37% last year to 45% now. Adults 18–34 rate socialism over capitalism, 57% to 43%. Democrats sit at 65%; Republicans stay under 15%.

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TACO TURMOIL (NEW YORK POST)

Santa Clarita cleaning-company owner Francesca Ortega went viral after video showed her berating taco vendors in Spanish, calling one a “stinky old woman” and threatening ICE. She says one-star reviews wrecked the 10-year business she built. After critic Ricardo Morales messaged her, she switched her Google business listing to his number, sending his phone a nationwide flood of angry calls and texts.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

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45 STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT

NATIONAL DAY: International Podcast Day — For hosts, listeners, and the audio boom.

BIRTHDAY: Barry Williams, 72 — Greg Brady on The Brady Bunch

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1955 — Actor James Dean died in a car crash in California at age 24.

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STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (NEW YORK POST)

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani told Jimmy Kimmel the secret to his friendly bond with President Trump is a shared love of New York and the Sunnyside Yards project, a proposed Queens rail-yard platform for 12,000 homes. He texts Trump “from time to time” about it, but when Kimmel asked for a live selfie to send, he said no: “I love housing more.”

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NANCY’S NEW NOTE (GROUND NEWS)

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case say they’re reviewing a new possible ransom note and trying to determine whether it’s credible. The 84-year-old mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson home Feb. 1. Officials haven’t said what the note says or how it surfaced, and no arrests have been made. Two earlier notes were released in July.

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AFFORDABLE HOLLYWOOD BUNGALO (NEW YORK POST)

A 1933 Laurel Canyon property at 1856 Jewett Drive hit the market at $849,000, billed as the cheapest listing in the Hollywood Hills. You get two houses on one 2,366-square-foot lot: a bungalow with a stone fireplace plus a separate unit down an outdoor staircase. The agent pitches “canyon living from a bygone era.” Median Hills list prices run roughly $1.8–$1.9 million.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]

Colokum Craft Coffee

USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE

Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

44 Migration Invasion

NATIONAL DAY: National Coffee Day — The year’s biggest caffeine holiday; many chains run deals.

BIRTHDAY: Jerry Lee Lewis (born 1935) — Rock ’n’ roll pioneer.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1982 — The first deaths in the Chicago Tylenol cyanide poisonings were reported.

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MIGRATION INVASION (NOT THE BEE)

A migrant caravan called “Fe y Esperanza” left San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on Sept. 20 and moved north through Guatemala into Mexico. Reporting put the group at more than 600 by Sept. 28. U.S. Border Patrol says it is tracking the caravan with international partners and warns that illegal entrants will be apprehended, prosecuted and removed.

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WINNER WHOOPIN' (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK)

NASCAR rising star Corey Heim finished second in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville after late contact with Treyten Lapcevich. After more contact following the checkered flag, members of Lapcevich’s team confronted Heim near Martinsville’s famous hot-dog stand, where video shows punches being thrown before police escorted Heim away.

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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' LEAVIN' (NEW YORK POST)

A relocation consultant specializing in rural and off-grid properties says 80% of his current clients are Californians looking toward Idaho and Montana, with many seeking acreage, self-sufficiency and security features. The 80% figure describes his own clientele—not California migration as a whole—but it opens a bigger conversation about why some residents want out.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]