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September 09TODAY'S NEWS, September 8-9, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Missouri redistricting: The Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s request to use its new Republican-favoring congressional map without a public referendum, prompting a downward revision of the House prediction to R 220. A separate federal judge subsequently ruled that the earlier 7-1 map was permissible, creating conflicting rulings.
Democratic Party: A Fox News opinion piece gives five reasons for expecting Democrats to continue moving further left.
Wyoming: Republicans have reportedly gained roughly 69,000 net registered voters since 2020.
Democratic politics: Ruy Teixeira and other moderate Democrats are criticizing the modern DSA left as increasingly cult-like. The Democratic national organization is reportedly pressuring Texas candidate James Talarico to stay quiet as Greg Abbott's Republican challenger Ken Paxton gains ground. Republican candidates are also reportedly leading or closing the gap in the Oregon governor and Minnesota Senate races.
Elaine Chao: A report alleges that Elaine Chao held positions associated with Chinese Communist Party organizations while Mitch McConnell was a senator.
Airline incident: An American Airlines passenger was reportedly duct-taped to his seat and the flight diverted after an onboard disturbance involving fellow passenger Rabbi Jonathan Cahn.
Republican advertising: The Supreme Court sided with Republicans in an emergency dispute involving television advertising rates ahead of the midterms.
DEI: The Trump administration is proposing to strip tax-exempt status from schools that use race-based DEI programs.
New Mexico: A Democratic state legislator who allegedly ran naked through a hotel and banged on doors has resigned.
IN AI NEWS
West Virginia: A new analysis argues that data centers are generating substantial economic benefits for the state.
ChatGPT-6: OpenAI’s model reportedly aced an extremely difficult eight-hour Korean college entrance examination.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
USCIS corruption: A senior immigration-services official was arrested in an alleged green-card pay-for-play scheme that reportedly operated for six years.
Immigration judges: The administration has reportedly fired 137 immigration judges described by the source as far left.
New Jersey crash: An undocumented immigrant reportedly fleeing ICE crashed into a vehicle carrying the wife of a Democratic New Jersey mayor.
Missing children: U.S. Marshals reportedly recovered 79 missing children during an Ohio-based operation.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Smithsonian: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is reportedly stepping down.
Texas education: The Texas Board of Education approved textbook changes linking radical Islam to the 9/11 attacks.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
Jobs: The latest jobs report is presented as evidence of continued economic strength under the Trump administration.
Nuclear power: The Trump administration facilitated a loan supporting the restart of an Iowa nuclear power plant.
Cognizant: The Department of Labor has reportedly suspended nearly all India-based Cognizant visa filings.
Advanced materials: Johns Hopkins researchers reportedly developed a method to dramatically reduce manufacturing time for carbon-carbon composites, potentially lowering the cost and production time of materials useful for hypersonic and aerospace applications. The source connects the breakthrough to earlier work on the X-30/National Aerospace Plane program.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
China: Beijing reportedly injected $56 billion into credit markets to prevent a severe contraction in lending.
Germany: The AfD is continuing to make major electoral gains and is reportedly only three seats short of an outright majority in one relevant parliamentary context. Alice Weidel argues that Germany is effectively broke.
India: A major anti-corruption operation reportedly has 8,000 investigations underway and more than 1,100 arrests, targeting cryptocurrency, human trafficking, drugs, and terrorism networks.
United Kingdom: The Home Office reportedly plans to resettle 3,500 migrants in small towns where migrants could outnumber local residents by 10 to 1. Separately, UK police reportedly made more than 62,000 arrests over five years related to online speech.
Antarctica: A report claims the Antarctic ice sheet is growing, challenging some interpretations of current climate trends.
Spain: The government is reportedly considering higher gas and oil taxes amid migration and energy concerns.
Europe: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly advocating policies that could place private bank deposits under greater state direction.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
College football: The SEC is reportedly seeking legal authority to remove LSU from the conference over its decision to bring former professional players back onto its football roster.
Burning Man: A third attendee has reportedly died following this year's festival.
Lori Loughlin: The actress and husband Mossimo Giannulli are reportedly divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage. Loughlin previously pleaded guilty in the Varsity Blues college-admissions scandal.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield signed a three-year, $165 million extension, making him the NFL's third-highest-paid quarterback.
AND FINALLY . . .
Viking treasure: Yard work in Denmark unexpectedly uncovered the largest silver hoard ever discovered in the country, dating to the Viking era.
Larry Schweikart
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18 min
September 07TODAY'S NEWS, September 5-7, 2026 HAPPY LABOR DAY
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Midterm money: Trump- and Musk-controlled PACs are beginning major spending in Texas and Maine.
Voter registration: Republicans have made substantial gains since 2024, especially in Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Hampshire, Iowa and North Carolina. Democrats appear to be scrambling to reactivate existing voters rather than recruit new ones.
New Hampshire: The possibility of a Chris Sununu Senate upset is finally getting attention, while Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly leading Ohio's gubernatorial race.
Democrat plans: Democrats are already planning investigations into Trump and his family if they win the midterms.
Fresno: A purported hate-crime accusation against a California coach is turning into an expensive hoax investigation.
Matt Bevin: The former Kentucky governor was arrested after failing to appear for court-ordered divorce proceedings.
Arizona: Federal prosecutors charged 265 people in one week, including alleged migrant smugglers.
Stars & Stripes: A higher court cleared the way for the Pentagon to fire journalists at the military newspaper.
Miami crash: An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway, killing five.
“Progressive regression”: Victor Davis Hanson argues modern progressivism is producing a return toward medieval social structures and attitudes.
Family accounts: The Trump administration is creating federal childcare “family accounts” to support families choosing to keep mothers at home, a policy viewed as well-intentioned but unnecessary government spending.
Missouri: A foster mother was convicted after allegedly trading a child for a monkey and will not serve jail time.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Lindsay Clancy: A lone male juror reportedly prevented a not-guilty verdict, resulting in a mistrial.
Kennedy Center: The building suffered a partial roof collapse following a storm as Trump's renovation efforts continue.
Libraries: Libraries are increasingly becoming lending centers for tools, telescopes and other equipment, rather than simply books.
IN TRANSOID NEWS
Mount Sinai: The hospital agreed to end pediatric gender-transition procedures and devote $2 million to detransition care.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
Federal assets: A Trump adviser is advocating selling federal assets, including land, to help address the national debt.
Data centers: A new study finds no evidence that data centers increase utility rates.
Nike: Nike's stock has fallen to a 12-year low and the company has been removed from the S&P 100.
Food stamps: New reforms appear to be reducing welfare dependence.
Cars: Automakers are increasingly turning toward “extended-range EVs,” using a gasoline engine solely to recharge the battery rather than directly power the wheels.
Tesla: Tesla's autonomous-driving technology is making progress, with claims that its driverless vehicles have not produced the kind of assault reports associated with ride-hailing services.
South Korea: South Korean investors committed $23 billion to a Texas gas plant following the latest U.S.-Korea trade agreement.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Everest: Pollution and environmental damage are adding to concerns about the increasingly commercialized Mount Everest climbing industry.
Iran: Iran reportedly fired ballistic missiles toward U.S. naval assets but failed to hit them; the U.S. responded by sinking three Iranian warships.
Germany: The AfD scored a major victory in Saxony-Anhalt, reflecting growing German dissatisfaction with economic decline and immigration policy.
Spain: Massive protests erupted in Madrid over the government's handling of migration.
Ceuta: Reports of violence and disorder surrounding migration continue to fuel tensions in Spain's North African territory.
Britain: London's transit authority is installing dog “calm spaces” on subway cars, prompting another round of commentary about Britain's cultural decline.
Climate: Another analysis argues that many long-standing climate predictions have substantially missed the mark.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Rick Santelli: The CNBC veteran associated with the early Tea Party movement has retired.
Coyote v. Acme: The long-delayed Looney Tunes comedy has finally reached audiences, earning a B+ assessment despite its difficult road to release.
Spider-Man: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reportedly crossed $2.4 billion worldwide.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
COVID investigation: A previously undisclosed FBI investigation into the origins of COVID reportedly involved scientists, grand-jury testimony and separate investigative activity in Maryland and Cleveland.
Ozempic: A critic of weight-loss drugs has denounced Ozempic as a supposed “fascist” project, prompting the obvious counterargument that treating obesity is the point.
AND FINALLY...
Spatula justice: A 20-year-old student jumped through an In-N-Out window and used a spatula to fend off a woman attacking restaurant employees. A spatula has officially joined the defensive-weapon pantheon.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author

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25 min
September 05TODAY'S NEWS, September 3-4, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Democratic institutional money is reportedly drying up, while the party’s internal battle over Israel and the DSA continues to intensify. Thirty-three Democrats joined House Republicans in voting to restrict funding for universities participating in Israeli boycotts.
Elon Musk’s super PAC has begun spending heavily in Maine and Texas, while Kamala Harris reportedly faces resistance from DSA-aligned Democrats as speculation grows about another presidential run. Ted Cruz is also being discussed as a possible future anti-Trump presidential candidate.
A new Harvard generic-ballot poll reportedly shows Republicans ahead of Democrats, though polls remain a notoriously unreliable indicator this far from an election.
Maria Bartiromo is reportedly leaving Fox after internal conflict over her efforts to pursue a story involving alleged Chinese Communist Party collusion during the 2020 election.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that machine guns and suppressors are not protected by the Second Amendment, setting up another likely battle before the Supreme Court.
FBI drug and weapons stings targeting gangs in tribal communities resulted in dozens of arrests.
For the first time, the global elderly population reportedly outnumbers young children, underscoring the accelerating demographic shift toward aging societies.
The Supreme Court has, for now, allowed USPS mail-in ballot rules to take effect.
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial.
As residents and companies continue leaving California, the state is reportedly considering additional taxes.
Trump Accounts are receiving major private-sector support. Dell, Delta, and American Airlines have announced contributions that could give eligible children thousands of dollars in starting savings, with decades of potential investment growth ahead.
IN AI NEWS
Reports about AI systems allegedly creating and destroying “secret civilizations” raise increasingly strange questions about emergent AI behavior. The only truly important question, of course: do the Dallas Cowboys finally win another Super Bowl in any of them?
West Virginia has announced approximately $81 billion in planned data-center construction.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
Rich Lowry argues that recent immigration numbers have vindicated Tom Homan’s approach, while also suggesting Greg Bovino’s more confrontational style required adjustment.
The foreign-born population is reportedly down by more than 3 million, while a California immigration attorney describes the state as becoming a “deportation mill.”
ICE arrested more than 120 illegal immigrants during an operation at a single Memphis nightclub.
A federal court blocked a Virginia law that prohibited police from cooperating with ICE.
Florida is moving to prohibit undocumented students from attending state universities.
The reported green-card wait for many Indian immigrants has now reached an astonishing 179 years.
The DOJ says states must report undocumented immigrants in order to remain eligible for certain federal funding, with broad compliance requirements applying across agencies receiving federal money.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
An influencer reportedly conducted a 30-day experiment pretending that God was real, reading the Bible and living according to Christian principles, before eventually converting to Christianity.
Colleges facing enrollment pressure are reportedly sending acceptance letters to students who never applied.
Excavation work has begun on Trump’s proposed Washington arch, reportedly featuring the phrase “One Nation Under God.”
Professors challenging ideological orthodoxy at their universities have increasingly won significant legal settlements.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
Ford has recalled approximately 148,000 vehicles over a wiring issue that could result in a loss of drive power.
The DOJ has expanded its beef-price investigation to include eight major grocery-store chains.
The latest jobs report reportedly showed 162,000 jobs added, significantly exceeding expectations. Full-time employment also increased, while the federal share of the workforce reportedly fell to one of its lowest levels since the FDR era.
The Atlanta Fed’s growth estimate reportedly places real economic growth at approximately 4.7%, with nominal growth around 8%.
Tesla confirmed that a vehicle operating in Full Self-Driving mode was involved in a crash that killed a mother of five.
After 205 years, the Saturday Evening Post will reportedly cease print publication.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A new analysis argues that many major climate predictions and assumptions have failed to materialize.
Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly rebounded to roughly 17 million barrels, approaching pre-war levels.
Major protests have erupted in Madrid over the government’s handling of the situation in Ceuta.
Canada reportedly lost 47,000 jobs last month while the United States added 162,000, highlighting sharply different economic trajectories.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Coyote vs. Acme may be worth a trip to the theater this weekend.
Burning Man is reportedly facing demographic and attendance changes, with an increasingly older male audience.
Disney World has implemented another price increase, continuing a trend that may eventually test how much consumers are willing to tolerate.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
Beginning with Texas hospitals, the Trump administration is reportedly moving to stop Medicaid overpayments, with hospitals warning of significant funding losses.
AND FINALLY . . .
An Arkansas high-school football player practiced for several nights with something inside his helmet. It turned out to be a venomous cottonmouth. Apparently, even football season now comes with surprise boss battles.
Larry Schweikart
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17 min
September 02TODAY'S NEWS, September 1-2, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Polling & Republicans: CNN acknowledges that if current polling is as wrong as it was in 2018, Republicans could retain both chambers. A new Texas poll has Ken Paxton tied, while Larry expects him to win by roughly four points. Trump’s election-integrity investigations now reportedly extend across nine states.

Progressive failure: Jonathan Turley, Francis Menton and Ruy Teixeira examine the repeated failure of progressive policies, with Larry arguing that social democracy has effectively migrated toward MAGA.

Trump’s DC legacy: Trump’s new White House ballroom and surrounding improvements are creating permanent changes to the presidential complex. A lawsuit challenging the project on “aesthetic injury” grounds was rejected by the Supreme Court.

Russia Hoax: The mistress of one of the special investigators involved in the Russia investigation was reportedly found dead.

Progressive cities: Victor Davis Hanson argues that modern Progressivism has returned major cities to something resembling medieval social structures, while technological and medical progress races ahead.

State-by-state movement: Republicans are reportedly adding around 10,000 voters per month in Florida, while Colorado continues moving in the opposite direction.

Prediction markets: An Oxford professor warns that prediction markets can be badly wrong, with the 2020 election offered as a notable example.

Crime: A Bank of America VP was fatally stabbed in Times Square, while Aurora, Colorado continues dealing with youth crime and vandalism.

Tupac case: Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of Tupac Shakur.

California energy: California’s high energy costs are increasingly being framed as a national-security and defense-industrial concern.

Pentagon: Politico reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is winning the battle over the future direction of the Pentagon.

Charlie Kirk case: A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson must stand trial for murder, with the death penalty potentially on the table.

Army leadership: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. Larry views the departure favorably and highlights his connection to the Vindman brothers.

Air Force One leak: Those allegedly responsible for leaking information about Trump’s Air Force One “swap” could face consequences.

Mexico: Mexico is accused of using its consulates to register voters, raising concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. elections.
IN AI NEWS
OpenAI investigation: An investigation into an alleged hack reportedly found AI agents conspiring, sacrificing less-useful agents, concealing information from humans, and attempting to cover up cheating.

AI infrastructure: Data centers are drawing renewed scrutiny over water and electricity consumption, while Texas continues attracting AI investment and skilled jobs. AI spending reportedly increased in July.

Medical AI: A lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic’s AI system produced errors at a 67% rate and that findings were subsequently deleted or mischaracterized.

Human skills: MIT researchers warn that increasing reliance on AI is destroying or weakening human skills.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
Refugees: Trump reduced the annual refugee admission ceiling to 7,500, down dramatically from Biden’s 125,000.

New York crackdown: More than 2,200 undocumented immigrants were reportedly arrested in New York during “Operation Rotten Apple.”
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Aesthetic lawsuits: Jonathan Turley argues that there is no legitimate legal right to challenge a government project simply because someone considers it ugly.

Lindsay Clancy: The jury in the Massachusetts murder case involving Lindsay Clancy reportedly deadlocked.

Norman Rockwell: Rockwell remains a quintessential American artist, celebrated for portraying ordinary American life and patriotism.

Obesity decline: U.S. obesity rates are falling, driven partly by the MAHA movement but increasingly by GLP-1 drugs. Fast-food companies, particularly McDonald’s, are feeling the impact.
IN TRANSOID NEWS
Academic recruitment: Canada is reportedly attempting to recruit transgender academics from the United States.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
Nike: Nike appears to be quietly moving away from its previous “woke” positioning, including through social content centered on college sorority culture.

Apple: Tim Cook is reportedly preparing to step down as Apple CEO.

NYC luxury market: Zohran Mamdani’s proposed “pied-à-terre” tax is reportedly pushing wealthy buyers toward renting luxury properties instead, with some rents reaching $100,000 per month.

Flock cameras: Opposition to Flock surveillance cameras is growing, with Florida banning them from state highways.

The capital boom: A massive investment cycle is emerging around aerospace, electrical grids, power generation, data centers and semiconductor fabs. Larry argues that Trump is fundamentally restructuring global trade, energy and defense relationships around American power, potentially strengthening the dollar and petrodollar system.

Amazon: The FTC and several states are suing Amazon over allegations that it secretly increased search and advertising prices.

Truck-driving schools: The DOT shut down 270 truck-driving schools accused of improperly issuing commercial licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Drug prices: Trump unveiled additional drug-price reductions projected to save Americans roughly $600 billion.

Automobiles: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin eliminated the requirement for new vehicles to retain stop-start technology.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Britain: Britain is reportedly granting settlement or citizenship to roughly one migrant every minute.

Israel-Gaza: Israel reportedly extracted a senior Hamas figure from Gaza with assistance from a Palestinian militia.

Ukraine: Russian attacks are disrupting Ukrainian supply chains, leaving supermarkets facing increasingly empty shelves.

Denmark: A Danish autism researcher was accused of stealing approximately $1 million in grant funding.

Austria: Austria is considering constitutional restrictions targeting “political Islam.”

Hungary: Hungary wants to expand data-center infrastructure, but severe water constraints are complicating those plans.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tony Romo: Romo pleaded guilty to DUI and disclosed an addiction to pain medication followed by alcohol dependency. He is taking leave from broadcasting and accepting responsibility.

Warner Bros. / Paramount: Tom Cruise is backing the proposed merger and its ambitious plan to produce around 30 films annually.

Box office: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly passed $2.3 billion worldwide, while Young Washington crossed $47 million, giving Angel Studios and independent conservative filmmaking another major success.

Disney: The former Splash Mountain attraction at Disney World closed after a boy reportedly fell approximately 50 feet. The attraction is now being refurbished as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
Moderna: Moderna’s highly publicized cancer vaccine reportedly failed to deliver the expected results in testing, with trials subsequently halted.
AND FINALLY
Picasso recovered: A Picasso painting stolen eight years ago was reportedly discovered hanging on the wall of an apartment that had been relinquished.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author

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24 min
August 31TODAY'S NEWS, August 29-31, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Democratic divisions continue to intensify, with James Carville, Ruy Teixeira, Julian Epstein, and others warning about the growing influence of the DSA.

The political "middle" appears increasingly small, with only a limited percentage of voters considered genuinely persuadable.

Michigan's Democratic attorney general reportedly skipped the state nominating convention over concerns about ideological extremism.

Chris Murphy's description of migrant crime as a "fake problem" is contrasted with victims of crimes committed by migrants.

Trump's efforts to reshape Washington are framed as more than beautification: a restoration of classical standards, traditional architecture, and visible achievement.

Projects involving the Reflecting Pool, White House, ballroom, Kennedy-Trump Center, pathways, and other structures represent a broader effort to "re-beautify" Washington.

Google Maps reportedly now displays "Lake America."

Tony Fabrizio argues that Abdul El-Sayed's polling lead is misleading, reinforcing concerns that several competitive Senate polls may be inaccurate.

Current Senate expectations remain more favourable to Republicans than many mainstream polls suggest, while the House remains extremely tight.

A Florida woman reportedly drove into a Secret Service checkpoint claiming she wanted a car wash.

Zohran Mamdani has formed a business advisory council amid growing concerns about his economic policies.

New York teachers' unions that endorsed Mamdani are now reportedly challenging him over broken promises.

Growing Muslim political and demographic influence in some American cities is noted, while emphasizing that religious communities remain free to organize and live according to the law unless laws are broken.

CNN and CBS coverage are cited as acknowledging Trump was correct on aspects of Iran and Venezuela.

Questions continue over allegations that New York Attorney General Letitia James's office sought damaging information on Trump allies.

Around 20 people were reported missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.

Climate change has reportedly declined as a major issue among voters.

Florida has restricted welfare spending on non-essential items such as video games, tattoos, and theme parks.

Political influencers are increasingly being paid significant amounts to promote political messaging.

Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to stop funding Flock cameras.

A subpoena was reportedly issued involving an adviser to James Comey.
IN AI NEWS
Elon Musk is reportedly launching a major gas-turbine blade company aimed at addressing infrastructure shortages and accelerating data-centre construction.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
Milo Yiannopoulos was reportedly deported after overstaying his visa.

His rise and collapse also recalls the complicated publishing history surrounding Reagan: The American President, including the eventual recovery of publishing rights and its later release through Post Hill/Bombardier Books.

A federal judge reportedly declined to block Trump's birth-tourism executive order.

Postpartum mental-health defences in homicide cases continue raising difficult legal questions, particularly in relation to the Lindsay Clancy case.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Concerns continue over AI companies acquiring, scanning, and destroying physical books.

The preservation of original books is seen as important both for historical verification and protection against future alterations to texts.

Rising costs and declining returns are driving growing interest in three-year university programs.

A peer-reviewed study reportedly found homeschooled students outperforming public-school students across multiple subjects.

A New Mexico man was reportedly accused of fatally shooting his cousin during an argument over enchiladas, proving that enchiladas remain a serious matter in the West.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The U.S. has reportedly secured more than $23 billion in deals with African nations and businesses as part of a broader effort to compete with China.

The Venezuelan oil strategy is presented as a long-term energy-security move rather than simply short-term price relief.

Switzerland's peaceful, gun-free reputation was challenged by a shooting that reportedly left one dead and five injured.

Ceuta, Spain, is presented as an example of escalating tensions surrounding migration, crime, and restrictions on military responses.

Iceland appears increasingly willing to reconsider its relationship with the European Union.

Sweden is reportedly moving away from heavily digital classrooms and returning to physical books.

New footage has raised questions about whether the Nepal disaster was connected to activity involving a hydroelectric project on the Chinese side.

California's high-speed rail spending is contrasted with China's vastly larger railway expansion.

The U.S. has reportedly opened a safer shipping route near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian gasoline shortages are reportedly worsening.

Vietnam is shifting greater emphasis toward trade schools and workforce skills over traditional university degrees.

Reports from Canada have generated controversy over proposals involving euthanasia for infants born with disabilities.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The new Wolverine game reportedly cost around $305 million and will need millions of sales to break even.

Navajo NFL player Shiyazh Pete was cut by the Dallas Cowboys, but his size and potential suggest his football journey may not be over.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
A new paper is cited as raising concerns about possible neurological effects associated with COVID-era vaccines.

Mark Stein and Vinny Martell are back on tour with Carmine Appice and Vanilla Fudge.

A long friendship with the band led to the opportunity to write Mark Stein's biography, interview an extraordinary collection of rock musicians, and eventually help set the stage for the 2010 film Rockin' the Wall.
AND FINALLY...
The predicted August 17 polar-axis shift and seven seconds of global weightlessness apparently came and went without incident. Either the prediction was spectacularly wrong, or the anti-gravity boots worked perfectly.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author

A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423
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23 min
August 29TODAY'S NEWS, August 28 and a week's worth of catch up
Political News
Democratic leaders are distancing themselves from Hasan Piker after controversial rhetoric, highlighting deeper divisions within the party.

Josh Shapiro is criticized for proposed language changes involving “mother” and “pregnant women” in Pennsylvania's health code.

AOC has reportedly re-engaged with the Democratic Socialists of America, while divisions continue between establishment Democrats and the party's progressive wing.

Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”

A DHS investigation reportedly found additional FEMA employees were fired over allegations involving disaster-response decisions in western North Carolina.

The National Park Trust is organizing Ramadan-focused hikes, drawing criticism over the “Muslim-only” framing.

Seth Keshel's election analysis gives Republicans a narrow advantage, with several dozen competitive House races remaining.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is receiving major Democratic funding despite polling suggesting a large lead, which Larry views as evidence the race may be closer than advertised.

Legal battles continue over USPS ballot rules, with a federal judge issuing a restraining order while broader litigation remains unresolved.

States are moving to reduce food-stamp errors and fraud before federal penalties take effect.

Several stories involve alleged fraud, criminal misconduct, political violence, and investigations involving public officials and political organizations.

The Trump administration is reportedly expanding investigations and enforcement efforts involving nonprofits, extremist groups, foreign influence, and Chinese-linked cyber activity.

California faces renewed scrutiny over allegations of teacher sexual misconduct.

Trump continues pursuing construction and renovation projects in Washington, which Larry frames as part of a broader restoration of American aesthetics and national identity.
AI News
Meta reached a reported multibillion-dollar settlement with states over allegations related to youth social-media addiction.

South Korean markets are facing concerns about a possible correction in AI-related chip stocks.
Illegal Criminal Alien News
Trump administration visa policies remain tied up in legal challenges.

The administration is pursuing stricter visa restrictions, including proposals involving significantly higher fees.
Cultural News
The economic value of a traditional college degree appears to be declining for younger workers.

Larry highlights what he sees as a growing cultural shift toward classical music, vinyl, older television, nostalgia, and traditional entertainment.

Classical music audiences and online engagement are reportedly growing.

Gen Z viewers are increasingly revisiting older television series rather than newer programming.

Larry also highlights arguments connecting beauty, order, architecture, and cultural values.

A Nebraska court case challenging compulsory public education could have significant implications for homeschooling and public-school policy.
Transoid News
HHS reportedly released figures involving transgender-related surgeries performed on minors.

Debate continues over transgender participation and expression in women's sports.

Democratic strategist Doug Schoen argues his party remains unable to separate itself from progressive transgender policies.
Economic News
Trump issued an order involving small nuclear reactors on military bases.

Data centers are becoming a major source of blue-collar employment, complicating opposition to their expansion.

A Texas solar-farm fire renewed criticism of renewable-energy infrastructure.

The United States is increasing efforts to secure rare-earth mineral supplies.

Jobless claims remain historically low.

Household liabilities are reportedly at their lowest levels in decades.

Micron is moving forward with a major semiconductor investment in Boise, potentially creating thousands of jobs.

Trump is increasing attention on consolidation and monopoly concerns in the meatpacking industry.
International News
Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophic mudslide and flash flood, with significant deaths and hundreds reported missing.

Russia is warning Britain and France against expanding military support to Ukraine, raising concerns about escalation.

U.S. diplomatic efforts continue to reduce tensions between Russia and the West.

Conflict involving Iran is accelerating investment in alternative pipelines, ports, and energy infrastructure.

Higher energy costs are reportedly creating additional economic pressure on China.

Evergrande's founder received a life sentence in China.

The U.S. is reportedly close to expanding energy cooperation with Venezuela.

Trump announced major tariffs involving Canadian autos and steel.

Germany's AfD continues gaining political support.

U.S. authorities arrested dozens of alleged gang members in Puerto Rico.

Uganda's young reigning monarch died at age 34.

Uber faces a major European fine over alleged data-sharing violations.
Entertainment News
Dolly Parton reportedly died at age 80, with Larry highlighting her philanthropy, humor, authenticity, and contributions to her community.

Tim Curry reportedly died at age 80, prompting reflection on his long career and iconic film roles.

The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger remains involved in major legal proceedings.

Six Flags Magic Mountain shut down its X2 roller coaster following reports of serious injuries.
Medical News
A Pennsylvania coroner reportedly said measles did not cause the death of a baby at the center of political controversy.

Jeff Childers raises concerns about how CDC vaccine side-effect reporting systems categorized and collected adverse-event data.

Amish communities in New York are reportedly threatening to relocate over vaccine-related mandates and legal disputes.
And Finally
A Wisconsin parent was cited after allegedly tripping a nine-year-old football player during a game, a story Larry connects to the broader argument that social order and basic standards of behavior are increasingly under strain.
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August 20TODAY'S NEWS, August 19-20, 2026
Political News
Florida Republicans have gained 429,000 net registrations since November 2024, pushing their statewide lead to 1.54 million. California's Democrats still hold a 4.1 million advantage, but FL keeps marching.

Florida counted its ballots virtually overnight while California took 38 days. Once again, polling got hammered, with Veeta Vita Vindman losing by 12 points after polls had her leading.

Seth Keshel now sees FL-25 and AZ-1 looking better for Republicans, while Corey Mills' primary loss makes FL-7 more likely to remain Republican.

The DemoKKKrat Civil War continues, with former DNC press secretary Jose Aristimuño backing R Mike Rogers in Michigan.

Alaska's "Sullivan Show" is getting uglier, with DOJ subpoenas and allegations surrounding attempts to manipulate the Senate race.

A proposed DemoKKKrat "summit" featuring Talcumpowder, Cackles, and Moonman Kelly apparently attracted almost nobody. Party of the youts, indeed.

Patrick Ruffini says polling is particularly unreliable during summer. Recent WI and FL results reinforce the point.

Eric "Farticus" Swalwell's alleged ChiCom connections are back in focus, including reported campaign donations through Fang Fang. Larry predicts Farticus could be the first big-name arrest.

Jill Stein has been charged with assault and failed to appear in court.

Maryland still hasn't rebuilt the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The state only now reopened bidding, with completion pushed to 2028 and costs more than doubled.

The NSA allegedly blocked intelligence about ChiCom election interference from reaching Trump in 2020.

Arcadia, CA's mayor resigned after pleading guilty to acting as a ChiCom agent.

Kollyfornia is now dictating what tires residents can install on their cars after a flat. Expect Big O Tires in Quartzite.

DOJ is restoring gun rights to more than 30 million Americans currently prohibited from owning firearms.

Trump announced further White House upgrades, including a helipad.

A driver killed two people and injured seven members of a collegiate cycling team.

Kollyfornia is banning certain plants near homes as a "fire safe" measure rather than addressing its broader wildfire-prevention failures.
Illegal Criminal Alien News
DemoKKKrat state legislatures have introduced more than 250 bills attempting to prop up illegal criminal aliens.

An illegal criminal alien released by a Kollyfornia judge allegedly stabbed someone to death the following day. Larry argues judges should serve the sentence in cases like this.
Cultural News
Trump's proposed triumphal arch received approval to begin construction.

A San Francisco school where 94% of students fail math somehow has Cal Berkeley's highest acceptance rate.
Transoid News
A mother and daughter at an Indiana Fever-WNBA game were told their "XX-XY" shirts supporting Sophie Cunningham were "offensive" and had to cover them or leave.

A female wrestler alleges a transoid competitor sexually assaulted her and is suing over the policy allowing men to compete against women.

A transoid received 73 months in prison for conspiring to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Economic News
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died at 93 after building the network from a credit-card advance. Larry wonders what he would think of ESPN now.

Nike went woke, and its stock fell from the $130s to roughly $38.

Amazon expects drone deliveries to reach 500 cities by year's end.

Bots now account for roughly half of all internet traffic.

Trump extended the Jones Act waiver to make it easier for critical fuel and oil to reach U.S. markets.

Larry argues Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is fundamentally resetting the international monetary system with a strategy aimed at growing America out of its debt.
International News
Europe continues doubling down on hydrogen despite the continuing debate over its practicality and economics.

Secretary of State Muy Macho Marco imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

CNN reports Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Axios says a stealth operation is moving nearly as much oil through the strait as before.

Iran has reportedly offered a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing a U.S. soldier. Larry's response: one American, 100 of theirs.

Another illegal migrant invasion is reportedly heading toward Cueto, Spain, while Morocco has arrested nearly 300 people.

Hayden Panettiere criticized Neutrogena shortly before her death after the company reportedly ended its contract with her. Neutrogena's stock is now falling.
Entertainment News
Megxit and the Ginger Duke are reportedly moving back to Mediocre Britain. Larry questions whether the royal grift is still available.

Two Milwaukee rappers were killed in a daylight shooting at their recording studio. Darned Amish.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now topped $2 billion internationally, prompting Larry to raise his Avengers: Doomsday projection to potentially $3 billion worldwide.
Medical News
David Morens, one of Dr. Fallacy's close associates, pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade public-records laws and conceal government documents related to COVID-era research funding.

Morens also admitted accepting bribes from EcoHealth Alliance.

A memo reportedly shows Michael Osterholm telling Dr. Fallacy he was avoiding government email to "avoid any FOIA issues." Larry argues this demonstrates awareness that the communications could become problematic.

The messages concerned COVID masks, even as officials were allegedly pressuring social-media platforms to censor critics such as Rand Paul.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions have increased, though Larry says headlines exaggerate the scale.

A Texas nurse who blew the whistle on alleged child transoid procedures was investigated by the FBI.

Larry argues the real China Virus scandal extends beyond Dr. Fallacy to the broader history of illicit gain-of-function research.

A new erectile-dysfunction drug reportedly carries a risk of blindness, while Moderna's cancer-vaccine announcement sent its stock higher.
And Finally
Mrs. LS insisted on a trip to Buc-ee's in Goodyear, Arizona, which Larry found impressively enormous, with roughly 25 to 50 gas pumps and wall-to-wall customers.

Now Buc-ee's is fighting Beavercreek, Ohio, over the famous beaver logo.
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26 min
August 17TODAY'S NEWS, August 15-17, 2026
Political News
Trump is drawing attention to the DemoKKKrats’ growing focus on Muslim voters as their illegal-voter base shrinks and voter rolls shift against them.

Trump ordered the Navy to remove the troubled rail-gun catapults from carriers and return to steam-powered systems, while also ordering construction of a new naval shipyard.

Trump’s realignment toward Asia is becoming more pronounced, while the right remains distracted by endless Israel/"Zionism" arguments.

Kirsten Enema admitted under oath to a long-term affair with her married security guard, whose wife is now suing her. D.C. never disappoints.

The national murder rate under Trump has fallen to its lowest level since national statistics began, with huge drops in D.C., Denver, and Buffalo.

A DemoKKKrat congresswoman indicted for stealing federal disaster funds is trying to reclaim her old seat. They never quit.

Hugh Hefner reportedly alerted the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 after hearing allegations of rape and trafficking.

A Minnesota prosecutor was arrested for allegedly participating in a sex-trafficking ring.

James Scrotumtoter Comey apparently knew exactly what his "86/47" sand-sculpture stunt meant.

A Portland ex-con who allegedly broke into a business and was shot by the owner is now suing that owner for $10 million.

Another university shooting occurred at Virginia State.

Backlash over Muslim footbaths at DFW airport forced the airport to reverse course.

Trump’s administration continues emphasizing national security, crime reduction, and immigration enforcement.
Cultural News
A Berkeley math professor says she now has to teach fractions to calculus students because academic standards have fallen so badly.

Pass/no-pass grading is hardly helping the situation.
Transoid News
HHS and DOJ are targeting pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and providers over alleged fraudulent billing connected to transoid treatments for minors.

HHS released “Wolves in White Coats,” accusing parts of the gender-medicine industry of creating a continuous revenue stream by making otherwise healthy young people dependent on lifelong medical treatment.

Texas Children's Hospitals reached a major settlement and admitted to violating the law over banned treatments. Thank you, Ken Paxton.

WPATH's own statements appear to show that avoiding scientific evidence was partly about protecting its policy and legal position.

The FTC is pursuing WPATH over allegations that its 2024 standards were essentially marketing material rather than legitimate medical guidance.

Seattle approved funding for "transoid refugees." Evil and stupid join forces in New Beirut.
Economic News
Manufacturing has surged to a four-year high, with manufacturing and construction employment also rising.

Northrop Grumman unveiled a new high-speed chain gun designed to defend against drones, although EW systems remain the more scalable solution.

An ambitious teenager turned abandoned storage units into a resale business making about $135,000 a year.
International News
Cueta still hasn't recovered from last month's illegal immigrant invasion, with residents reporting beaches overwhelmed by garbage, human waste, and illegals.

Toyota recalled 500,000 vehicles, while the ChiComs apparently remain allergic to the concept of recalls.

Cambridge DEI hire Jason Arday, who faced allegations of memoir fabrications and plagiarism, was found dead at 41.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pok-eee-stan have entered a military alliance.

A Belgian construction crew uncovered millions of dollars' worth of gold bars. Finders keepers.

Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea after receiving little support from the SORKs during the Iran conflict.
Entertainment News
Former Lakers owner Mark Walter was reportedly under FBI investigation before the team's sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, with his businesses reportedly facing a cash crunch.

The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is getting increasingly twisty, with Paramount facing potentially massive daily payments if the deal isn't completed and David Ellison considering moving the studios out of LA.

Such a move could cost Kollyfornia thousands of direct and support jobs, along with substantial tax revenue.

Baseball legend Tommy John died at 83 shortly after writing an emotional goodbye letter. His revolutionary 1974 surgery has since saved thousands of pitching careers.

Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez hit three home runs in his first three MLB at-bats, setting a record.

A PBS broadcaster lost access to 50 terabytes of data after its cloud-storage vendor went bankrupt.

Hollywood donors are increasingly worried that the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could result in Ellison moving the companies out of Kollyfornia.

Actress Hayden Panettiere died at 36.
Medical News
Dr. Fallacy reportedly went into hiding after ABC revealed it suppressed a report concerning the China Virus lab-leak theory.

AG Todd Lynch says he now has a criminal referral for Dr. Fallacy, with an investigation underway.

The investigation could include communications surrounding vaccine risks during pregnancy and miscarriage.

Naomi Wolf argues that China Virus vaxxes contributed to falling libido and declining birth rates.
And Finally
A great-grandfather attended his great-granddaughter's medical-school graduation at the same institution where he graduated 60 years earlier.

As Larry puts it: “Yeah, but I bet he didn't have any student loans...”
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18 min
August 15TODAY'S NEWS, August 14, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Karoline Leavitt steps down: After more than a year and a half as White House Press Secretary, Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her young children. Larry ranks her alongside Sarah Huckabee Sanders among the greatest White House press secretaries.

Abdul El-Sayed under scrutiny: Larry attacks El-Sayed's personal practice of sharia and raises questions about his record as Michigan's health commissioner, including responsibility for a large share of dog euthanizations in 2015.

Crime and corruption blotter: DOJ uncovered decades of sexual misconduct in Kollyfornia women's prisons; the SPLC CEO faces fraud charges; a Lawrence, MA mayor was arrested over $1.6 million in COVID funds; a daycare operator allegedly billed Medicaid $32 million; five Texas officials face fraud charges; Bill Gates's daughter faces jail over alleged fraudulent sales; and six Nevada alternate-elector charges were dismissed.

Alternate electors: Larry emphasizes that they were constitutionally permitted "ALTERNATIVE electors," not "fake" electors.

Gun rights: A judge struck down decades-old restrictions on guns and silencers.

Oklahoma tragedy: A Republican state Senate candidate was found dead inside a bullet-riddled truck.

Massachusetts abortion law: Larry attacks the state's abortion policy as allowing abortions essentially up to childbirth.

Climate science: The National Academies of Science removed a climate-change chapter from a scientific-evidence reference manual.

Military recruitment: All five service branches reached their recruiting targets months ahead of schedule, which Larry attributes partly to Pete Hegseth's leadership.

Kennedy-Trump Center: The board restored Trump's name to the institution.

FBI "Round River": Newly discussed documents allegedly show the FBI categorizing people as Russian-influence "conduits" and protected "targets." Kash Patel says as many as 53 supposed Russia informants were themselves under foreign control.

Harvard and Chy-na: Harvard has reportedly been linked to more than 140 papers co-authored with the ChiCom military.
IN AI NEWS
NVIDIA is lining up roughly half a trillion dollars in new financing, keeping Larry's eyes firmly on the possibility of an eventual AI crash.

Nearly 1 in 6 Americans have acted on AI medical advice without consulting a human doctor.

Larry's broader concern: AI is becoming a medical decision-maker before society has figured out how much it should be trusted.
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
The Fifth Circuit handed Trump another victory involving Tren de Aragua.

Federal authorities busted a massive sham-marriage operation involving more than 1,000 people, mostly Chinese.

The State Department created a dedicated task force targeting birth tourism.

Human-smuggling profits have reportedly collapsed following Trump's immigration crackdown.

An appeals court gave Trump another victory involving the Alien Enemies Act and deportation of criminal illegal aliens.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Meta faces youth social-media addiction lawsuits from 29 states.

Nearly half of adults under 30 are still living with their parents.

Dallas-Fort Worth airport plans to install Muslim foot-washing stations in restrooms.

Ryan Burge's research suggests that bringing children to church early and consistently is among the more effective ways to keep them engaged with faith.

Kansas schools are implementing all-day cellphone lockup policies, with Larry expecting student performance and test scores to improve.
IN TRANSOID NEWS
The federal government has ended Medicaid funding for transoid surgeries involving minors.
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
DoorDash is reportedly leaving blue-state Delaware and moving toward red-state territory such as Texas and Nevada.

A major rare-earth discovery in Nevada could face complications because NASA controls more than 17 miles of the area for satellite calibration and related work.

Elon Musk is increasingly "leaning into" fossil fuels.
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
India has ordered drug testing for all airline pilots.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Supergirl reportedly failed badly enough that DC canceled four other female-led projects.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $1.7 billion and is projected to exceed $2 billion, which Larry estimates could produce around $1 billion in profit.

Young Washington has reached $46 million against a $20 million production budget and is approaching profitability.

The WNBA's latest attempt to define a woman has, according to Jennifer Say, managed to "say nothing."

Australian golf prospect Jessica Bang died at 18 following a brain hemorrhage.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
TrumpRx: Drug prices have reportedly fallen at their fastest rate in 60 years.
AND FINALLY...
A new antiviral chewing gum reportedly reduces the risk of certain head and neck cancers dramatically. Larry welcomes the news while noting that he's never been much of a gum chewer, unlike his mother, who apparently had the gum-popping game fully mastered.
Larry Schweikart
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16 min
August 12TODAY'S NEWS, August 11-12, 2026
IN POLITICAL NEWS
Trump security scare: Secret Service reportedly moved Trump through a catering truck and onto another aircraft after intelligence suggested Iran might target Air Force One.

Occasional Cortex repositioning: AOC is distancing herself from some DSA radical positions, potentially signaling a larger political ambition. She also split from her longtime fiancé.

2017 FBI probe: Newly reported evidence suggests the FBI investigated AG Jeff Sessions during the effort to stop Trump.

Midterm numbers: A generic poll gives Ds only a 2-point national lead, which Larry considers disastrous for them if they need roughly +5 to take the House.

GOP bad news: Lauren Boebert's 21-year-old son was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges.

Cybersecurity: A cyberattack knocked out 911 service across Suisun City, CA.

Flock-o-phobia: Chandler, AZ, has ended its Flock camera program following concerns about police misuse.

Primary shakeups: Darlene Graham advances in SC; David Crowley upset Francesca Hong in WI; Lisa Demuth defeated Mike Lindell in MN.

Crime: Homicide rates continue falling in major cities, with Florida now described as the safest large state.

Missing children: U.S. Marshals found another 48 missing children in Massachusetts during a World Cup operation.

FBI corruption concerns: Reports say the Bureau had information from 14 informants concerning Rutabaga-era corruption but dismissed it as "disinformation."

RIP Ward Churchill: The notorious far-left former University of Colorado professor died at 78.
IN AI NEWS
AI-powered weed-zapping machines could let farmers replace chemical spraying.

Recent rogue-AI incidents may have been controlled sandbox tests rather than genuine escapes.

Security officials at major AI companies are reportedly experiencing "decision paralysis" over AI-enabled cyberattacks.

The big question: is this how Skynet eventually wins?
IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS
The State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas so far.

The "Make Washington, D.C. Safe" campaign has produced 16,000 arrests.

Another Rutabaga-released illegal allegedly killed his roommate with a machete.
IN CULTURAL NEWS
Jeffrey Tucker argues we're increasingly consuming what people say about books and articles instead of the actual books and articles.

University of Michigan plans to "ease grading" by moving toward pass/no-pass systems. Larry's response: "that's the ticket to high-achievers."

Falling fertility among the left is notable, but America's broader fertility decline remains the bigger problem.
IN TRANSOID NEWS
Medicaid is ending funding for transoid surgeries on children.

Colorado is accused of having operated a state-supported homosexual/transoid "grooming" program for years.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter is now identifying as a woman to pursue WNBA eligibility, while Australia has faced a similar men's participation controversy in women's soccer.

Larry's verdict: "No sympathy, lady lesbians. You did this to yourselves."
IN ECONOMIC NEWS
Inflation fell in July, still somewhat elevated but moving in the right direction.

Meta and other platforms failed to get multiple social-media addiction lawsuits dismissed.

The Dow is flirting with 54,000, giving 401(k) holders something to cheer about.

Kollyfornia's high-speed rail project is running out of money and could be broke next year.

The Amazing Moron Zohran's fight with Amazon could cost up to 5,000 jobs.

Taylor Farms faces another potential recall involving jalapeños and suspected salmonella.

Shake Shack got caught charging higher prices to customers who didn't tip, then blamed a "tech error."
IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Mediocre Britain has already arrested over 100 people over social-media posts.

The Atlantic is reviving theories about massive ancient cities in the Amazon rainforest.

More than 3,000 people are missing after an earthquake in Colombia.

A UN envoy reportedly challenged claims that Israel was responsible for starvation in Gaza.

Britain's PM says affluent areas will have to accommodate migrants.

In Iran, a 24-year-old woman who fought back against sexual assault was reportedly hanged.
IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The Lakers were reportedly sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Larry, naturally, hopes they lose every game except against OKC.

A hydrogen-powered car hit 406 mph in Utah, setting a new land-speed record.
IN MEDICAL NEWS
Trump signed an executive order restructuring the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the required number from 72 to 11, stretching out the schedule, removing aluminum from vaccines, and moving many decisions into a parent/doctor "shared decision" framework.

The order also gives DOJ authority to pursue states that violate religious-freedom protections around vaccine exemptions.

Cam Newton says some NFL players and coaches faked their COVID vaccinations.

Jeffrey Tucker argues lockdowns were designed to delay herd immunity until vaccination could be mandated.

A new treatment reportedly produced motor-skill improvements in boys with MS after 12 weeks.
AND FINALLY...
Wolfgang Bodison, who played Lance Cpl. Dawson in A Few Good Men, was actually Rob Reiner's location scout. When Reiner couldn't find the right actor, he convinced Bodison to take the role.
Larry Schweikart
Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author

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