DIESEL: Senators Push Back On Trump's Russian Diesel Deal

CBS News Miami reports that federal agents arrested Alberto Hernandez Castillo after discovering 10 live songbirds concealed in tubes sewn into pockets inside his underwear at Miami International Airport.  A rare bipartisan coalition in the Senate is challenging Trump's diesel deal with Russia, ar…

TECH: AI's New Name, Deepfake Bans & School Restrictions

Denmark is moving to become one of the first countries to give people explicit legal protection against unauthorized AI deepfakes, making it harder to share realistic AI-generated content depicting someone without their permission.  In this CNET opinion piece, the author argues that people should …

HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Board Approves Major Contracts Despite Concerns

The vote comes amid ongoing debate over the future of California's high-speed rail project, which has faced repeated schedule changes, rising costs, and warnings about future funding shortfalls. California's high-speed rail board is continuing to move the project forward with new contracts, even as…

ICE: Fresno Fair Debunks ICE Rumors & Arrested Federal Agent

Should Americans be able to watch the execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan online? Officials with the Big Fresno Fair are pushing back against online claims of ICE activity at the fairgrounds, saying the rumors were based on false information and AI-generated images. Fresno poli…

TECH: Amazon’s Hidden Profiles & Walmart Goes All-In on Robots

Amazon has an "About You" page that provides a snapshot of interests and preferences inferred from your activity, and many users are only now discovering how much information is included in it.  Walmart says the investment is aimed at helping the company keep pace with growing e-commerce demand wh…

TACO BELL: A Top Chef’s Guilty Pleasure

The lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the iconic "I am your father" duel with Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back is going up for auction on Nov. 12. The prop was also used in Return of the Jedi. The lightsaber Vader used in one of the most famous scenes in movie history is going up for aucti…

FAILED FAVORS: Kimberly Guilfoyle Failing To Repay $100,000

Longtime Trump donor, Eric Deters has filed a lawsuit accusing Kimberly Guilfoyle of failing to repay $100,000 that he says was provided as a personal loan. The donor alleges the money was extended on the understanding that it would be repaid, but that repayment never occurred.   Please Like, Comm…

BACKLASH: Proposal To Livestream Executions Meets Strong Criticism

A reported proposal to livestream executions has triggered bipartisan criticism, with opponents arguing it would cross ethical lines and turn capital punishment into public entertainment.  The U.S. largely ended public executions more than a century ago after they were increasingly viewed as publi…

SAFE CALIFORNIA: Off-Duty ICE Agent Shot After Alleged Attack At Fresno Home

An off-duty ICE agent was shot during a Fresno incident in which police say the agent allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man and his daughter. The shooting remains under investigation.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is avail…

EDUCATION: Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher

Philip Teresi welcomes back to KMJ, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Michele Cantwell-Copher.  As the ballots hit mail boxes, Dr Cantwell-Copher breaks down her what she’s learned in the position and her goals for the next four years.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ'…