general news
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Talarico Says He Went to a Mosque the Weekend After 9/11
A Texas Monthly interview quoted James Talarico recalling a post‑9/11 mosque visit as “a solidarity thing,” per the magazine’s reporter.
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Florida AG: Netflix Tracked Kids—Then Sold Their Data, Lawsuit Says
A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges Netflix tracked children’s data and sold it to advertisers. Netflix denies the claims and says it will fight in court.
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USGS logged a 4.1 ‘quake.’ Israel says it was blowing up Hezbollah’s underground command ridge in Lebanon
A massive detonation under the Ali al‑Taher ridge registered as a magnitude 4.1 event, while Israeli officials describe a years‑built tunnel fortress packed with weapons and a Hezbollah command post.
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Mark Ruffalo Blames RFK Jr for ‘Killing’ the Lettuce Market. A Recall May Tell a Different Story.
A source article quotes actor Mark Ruffalo blaming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a lettuce market slump after an econ professor’s Bluesky chart. The same piece attributes the drop to a Cyclospora-linked recall.
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Tone-Deaf Fighter Compares Training Young Partners to Epstein Island…WUT?
Patriot Brief Bizarre analogy: Belal Muhammad compared training with younger fighters to “Epstein Island,” sparking immediate backlash. Wrong message: The comment overshadowed his upcoming fight and drew criticism for being tone-deaf and inappropriate. Career context: Muhammad faces Ian Machado Garry in his first match since losing his title in May. Belal Muhammad may be gearing…
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Detained by ICE
Patriot Brief What Happened: DHS detained Bruna Ferreira, mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, for overstaying a visa that expired in 1999. Why It Matters: The case shows Trump’s tightened immigration enforcement applies universally, even to people loosely connected to the White House. Bottom Line: DHS says everyone here unlawfully is subject to deportation. Ferreira’s arrest…
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Trump Saves Turkeys, Torches Biden’s “Autopen Pardons” in Hilarious Moment
Patriot Brief What Happened: Trump pardoned four turkeys and roasted Biden over “invalid” autopen pardons. Why It Matters: Trump used humor to spotlight incompetence and remind Americans what real leadership looks like. Bottom Line: Even turkey pardons get better when Trump is back in charge. President Donald Trump turned a classic White House tradition into…
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Predator Teacher Busted: Sex, Weed, Snapchat… and a 10-Year Sentence
Patriot Brief What Happened: Former substitute teacher Carissa Smith was sentenced to ten years for exploiting minors and engaging in illegal contact with students. Why It Matters: She used drugs, money, and social media to target vulnerable kids, highlighting gaps in school oversight. Bottom Line: Parents deserve accountability and safe classrooms, not bureaucratic excuses when…
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“Poor Babies!” Pelosi Mocks Men, Pushes Back on Michelle Obama’s Female President Claims
Patriot Brief What Happened: Pelosi pushed back on Michelle Obama’s claim that Americans aren’t ready for a woman president. Why It Matters: Democrats are blaming voters instead of admitting their candidates and policies keep failing. Bottom Line: Americans will elect a woman president. They just won’t elect a Democrat with Biden-Harris baggage. Nancy Pelosi jumped…
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VIDEO: Herbstreit LOSES IT Over Accusation of SEC Bias at ESPN: ‘F*ck You!’
Patriot Brief Herbstreit snapped: The ESPN analyst unloaded on fans who question SEC favoritism, calling them idiots and worse. SEC dominance fuels debate: With nine teams in the CFP Top 25, the conference’s success continues to raise questions about media influence. Fans want fairness: People simply want rankings based on performance instead of conference bias…
