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‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired after in-flight pedophilia chatroom incident
Network CEO T Spritz Estenheimer vehemently denied referring to Thornton as a former priest ordained by the Catholic Church. "I never suggested such a thing and would like to express my admiration for the Baby Jesus". ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired after in-flight pedophilia chatroom incident By Bernie Zilio, NY Post Published Sep. 4, 2026 Suspended “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been fired following an in-flight pedophilia chatroom incident. “
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American Malls Were Once Packed — So What Killed Them?
Great explanation of what killed the mall and a great slice of the American life.
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5 hours ago1 min read
Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator
Listen, he could certainly work harder. A lot harder. On the other hand, can you honestly call what I do "work". I'm in no position to judge. Sorry...I need to lie down for my afternoon nap. Oh, one additional point in John's favor. He's not nuts! That separates him from the majority in his party. Sorry that sounded harsh. Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator Poised to be a possible swing vote in a divided Congress, he chur
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Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades
You're microdosing Ozempic and my insurance rates go up! How about eating salad and laying off the Haagan Daz! Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades A Marsh survey of more than 1,800 employers found the expected increase would be the largest since 2003 By Cris Tolomia, Quartz Media Updated September 3, 2026 Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades Getty Images Marsh, the benefits consultant, is pro
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Jobs and wages are booming in counties that welcome AI.
Your welcome! The Data-Center Dividend for Workers Jobs and wages are booming in counties that welcome AI. By The Editorial Board, WSJ Sept. 3, 2026 An Amazon Web Services data center in Stone Ridge, Va. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Trump has drawn condemnation for suggesting that communities that block data centers will end up “backwards and poor.” His remark was hyperbolic, but he’s right that areas embracing data centers are enjoying more jobs and faster wage gro
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Lindsay Clancy case isn’t complicated. She murdered her kids — there is only one logical verdict
Lindsay Clancy case isn’t complicated. She murdered her kids — there is only one logical verdict By Bethany Mandel, NY Post Published Sep. 3, 2026 After six days of deliberations and multiple notes to the judge about a deadlock, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial appears to be poised for a mistrial. One headline read, “Lindsay Clancy’s attorney says Clancy would not be able to ‘emotionally handle’ another trial.” No similar headlines ran about her ex-husband and the father
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Marine Le Pen’s Muslim headscarf ban is popular, not populist
This is outrageous. I think French Muslims should organize a protest and move back to their homeland where they can prosper in peace. Marine Le Pen’s Muslim headscarf ban is popular, not populist Gavin Mortimer Thursday, September 3, 2026 Marine Le Pen has promised to ban women wearing Muslim headscarves if she becomes president next year. The leader of the National Rally declared on X: “I will submit to the French people, by referendum, a bill to combat Islamist ideologies
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If this doesn't make you laugh, you're pathetic.
Nothing Makes Humans Happier Right Now Than Watching Robots Fail The genre delivers exactly what we need: pure physical comedy, schadenfreude and a reassuring feeling of superiority By John Jurgensen, WSJ Sept. 3, 2026 5:30 am ET Robot sprinters haven’t mastered the art of stopping. One spewed sparks after smashing into a wall at the World Humanoid Robot Games. Feeling a little terrified about how quickly technology seems to be sidelining humanity? Try watching a robot sprint
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16 million people buying smartglasses this year, to film people?
Ok, the Report does on occasion surveil people. And that can include video taping? But it's only done without their permission if there's a prurient story involved. We run a respectable tabloid here! Meta Glasses Crackdown 1440 News Sept 3, 2026 Meta announced new measures yesterday to block people using its AI-powered smart glasses from filming others without their knowledge. The effort comes as demand for Meta Glasses has skyrocketed, alongside a wave of videos showing men
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The Four Big Money Questions Women Are Asking After Reading ‘Strangers’
Do not, I repeat do not read the Report without a prenup. Trust no one! If your mother tells you she loves you, check on it. BTW: Have you looked at the photo below and find Belle strangely alluring? You need psychiatric attention. The Four Big Money Questions Women Are Asking After Reading ‘Strangers’ Belle Burden’s divorce memoir is prompting readers to look at their finances and prenups By Dalvin Brown, WSJ Aug. 20, 2026 3:08 pm ET Mackenzie Eddie was reading Belle Burde
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Do home schooled kids do better?
WSJ below on home schooling. Hold the phone. I also had Claude dive in (purple font). Bottom line...Illinois has along with NJ the highest property taxes in the nation. Mine? About $20,000 this year, of which 70% goes to our public school system. Guess what? Home schooled kids do just as well. I could have been a great home educator! Our kids could have .... What am I thinking! Here's what the research shows, with an important caveat up front: almost none of these stud
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Is the economic choking of Iran working or likely to work?
No major power wants Iran to be running the Straits. Not China, not the EU nations, not any Arab neighbors. Plus they want the US to finish the job. That's going to come as the US chokes off their economic Oxygen or perhaps when Voldemort allows Bibi to have his way with Iran. The Revolutionary Guard has seen what Israel is capable of in Gaza City. Plus, they've seen with the Midterms approaching the Dark Lord isn't backing off. They miscalculated that one. Iran Regime Cha
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2 days ago4 min read
That crazy beach is back on ABC reality TV.
What a unicorn. I can't wait to watch her batshit crazy behavior on the latest ABC installment of disfunctional reality. Hey, wait a minute...I would make a excemplary reality star. ABC, I'm available. Let's talk. ABC backs Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season 6 return to ‘SLOMW’ after canceled ‘Bachelorette’ season By Carlos Greer, NY Post Published Sep. 2, 2026, 7:01 p.m. ET Redemption is in the script over at Disney and ABC. After canceling Season 22 of the “Bachelorette” last
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Where Gas Cars Are Already Extinct? Ergo new car sales?
Why are EV cars dominating in nations like Norway and China? In Norway's case the gov has created massive tax incentives which drive purchasing behavior. Rather heavy handed. China wants to take over the world's supply of EV cars and heavily subsidizes the cost of such at home. Where Gas Cars Are Already Extinct World Population Review Sept 2, 2026 From Norway's near-total switch to China's 44-million-ev fleet. Something quietly historic happened in 2025: one in four new car
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If Reagan was alive today who would he listen to?
The Gipper famously loved Milt Friedman. Milt is gone, but his protégé, Thomas Sowell, is very much alive. Maybe my favorite living economist. Overflowing with common sense. This was recorded ten years ago. Boy, did he nail it, and it's still spot on.
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2 days ago1 min read
How Tom Homan’s no-drama deportations trounced Kristi Noem’s flash?
Homan's managed to keep ICE off center stage. Is he crushing? Nope. They're still messing with gainfully employed folks who aren't a threat to anybody and should probably be left alone. There is massive room for improvement. How Tom Homan’s no-drama deportations trounced Kristi Noem’s flash By Rich Lowry, NY Post Published Sep. 2, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Where does Tom Homan go to get his apology? When President Donald Trump put his border czar in charge of unwinding the contro
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