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Listen on Apple PodcastsPhilip checks out this Wall Street Journal article that explores a growing group of car buyers who are becoming frustrated with modern vehicle technology and are actively trying to avoid it. Rather than embracing advanced driver-assistance systems and highly digital dashboards, some drivers are seeking simpler, more traditional vehicles. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apple's new Apple Upgrade leasing program offers lower monthly payments and easier upgrades for customers who frequently replace their devices. USA Today reports that doctors are increasingly seeing “temporal hollowing,” or sunken temples, among patients who have experienced rapid weight loss while using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Los Angeles-based model and social media influencer known as Adva Lavie, who also goes by Mia Ventura, has been arrested again while awaiting trial on separate theft and burglary charges. Authorities allege she targeted wealthy victims through dating apps and then stole valuables from them. Veteran actress Donna Mills, best known for playing Abby Cunningham on the hit 1980s soap opera Knots Landing, has announced that she is joining OnlyFans at age 85. The move is not intended for adult content, but rather as a new way to connect directly with her longtime fans. A team of wildlife researchers studying yellow-bellied marmots in Colorado has turned to an unconventional fundraising tool: an OnlyFans account called “OnlyMarms.” The move came after years of federal research funding dried up, threatening one of the world's longest-running mammal studies. A school district in Salamanca, New York, has temporarily halted plans to introduce a $60,000 AI-powered humanoid robot named "Sally" into a high school classroom after concerns emerged about student privacy and the robot manufacturer's connections to a company that makes sex dolls. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CBS Sports has placed former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his recent arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The network announced Friday that Romo will be off the air “until further notice.” Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The juvenile trial of a teenage girl accused of helping facilitate the 2025 killing of Clovis teenager Caleb Quick began Thursday in Fresno County. It marks the first time cameras have been allowed inside the courtroom since the high-profile case started more than a year ago. The Times article examines the unusual public support that has emerged for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Rather than focusing solely on the criminal case, the story explores why some Americans have rallied behind Mangione and even called for his acquittal. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California's statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2027, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday. The increase will make California's minimum wage the highest statewide minimum wage in the United States. The NYT live coverage focuses on a historic migration surge in which roughly 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, causing a humanitarian emergency and the deaths of at least 57 people. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Daily Buzz Question Social media scams are on the rise. Have you been a victim? After a 12-plus-hour meeting, the Fresno City Council approved only one major ballot measure: a proposal to replace expiring Measure C transportation funding with a new city tax that voters will consider in November. Proposals involving redistricting reform, development financing, and other governance changes either failed or were postponed. AP reports that Arizona investigators have released two ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. One demanded $4 million in Bitcoin and claimed she was alive, while a later note claimed she died shortly after being abducted. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
El Cerrito police say all Flock Safety license plate-reader cameras in the city are being removed after the City Council chose not to renew its contract with the company, largely due to privacy concerns. The removal process is expected to be completed by August 18, 2026. Flock Safety's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, already controversial because of privacy concerns, are now facing criticism from roadway safety advocates who say some installations may create hazards for motorists Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The City of Clovis has removed Sierra Vista Mall as an official cooling center following reports of ongoing air-conditioning problems at the mall, just as the Central Valley prepares for possible extreme heat. A federal judge has dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against blogger and commentator Jim Stewartson, ending a legal fight that began in 2023 before Patel became FBI director. A new analysis by employee-experience platform Blink found that workers are increasingly valuing work-life balance, meaningful work, strong communication, and positive workplace culture alongside pay when evaluating job satisfaction. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthropic disclosed that several versions of its Claude AI models gained unauthorized access to the systems of three separate organizations during cybersecurity evaluations, highlighting growing concerns about the capabilities of advanced AI systems. Taco Bell's parent company, Yum! Brands, says customers are beginning to return to the fast-food chain after a major cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce caused a sharp drop in restaurant traffic earlier this month. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A dispute over a new guardrail installed during a Madera County bridge project escalated into an arrest when an Oakhurst homeowner and disabled combat veteran was tased by deputies after allegedly damaging county property. “Missing Person” posters of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have appeared around Washington, D.C., drawing attention to the 84-year-old senator's extended absence from Capitol Hill following a June hospitalization. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wall Street Journal editorial argues that the release of Fauci's COVID-era diaries warranted substantial public scrutiny and that Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing deprived the public of answers about pandemic-era decisions, media relationships, and COVID-origin debates. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post reports that shrinking U.S. missile and munitions inventories, driven largely by the conflict with Iran, are putting intense pressure on the Pentagon to rebuild its arsenal quickly. Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine with 284 drones and 70 missiles, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens more across multiple regions of the country, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed the casualties in part on shortages and delays in Western air-defense support. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Washington Post reports that the Red Cross's second-ever national blood crisis is being driven by a combination of extreme heat, poor air quality, foodborne illnesses, summer travel, and increased demand for blood transfusions. Donations have fallen to a four-year low, leaving supplies of key blood types critically low and prompting urgent appeals for donors nationwide. President Donald Trump is threatening to temporarily withdraw the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after two Republican senators continued blocking his confirmation, exposing a growing split within the GOP. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fresno Bee reports that placing all four of Fresno's newly proposed ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot would cost taxpayers an estimated $600,000, according to Fresno County election officials. Each measure is expected to cost about $150,000 to add to the ballot and voter guide. Arizona prosecutors have decided not to file child abuse charges against the parents of an 18-month-old boy who made national headlines after being pronounced dead following a pool accident and then being discovered alive nearly six hours later in a hospital morgue. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Philip dives into the Senate Hearing exchange between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Rand Paul. Dr. Fauci's Senate appearance follows the release of his COVID-era journals by Sen. Rand Paul. The hearing was expected to revisit longstanding disputes over COVID origins, research funding, and Fauci's pandemic leadership. Subsequent reporting showed the hearing quickly became confrontational, with Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment and refusing to answer most questions while accusing Paul of pursuing a politically motivated campaign against him. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Country music legend Willie Nelson has publicly called on Americans, especially those in rural communities, to oppose the rapid expansion of data centers, arguing that they threaten farmland, water resources, and the character of small towns. 11-year-old Ashton Meyer, who transformed a basic neighborhood chore into a thriving business. Despite initial fears of rejection, he built a growing customer base, gained more than 100,000 social media followers, and became an example of young entrepreneurship through persistence, hard work, and a willingness to knock on doors and ask for business. CNBC reports that James Comey is seeking dismissal of the criminal case over his “8647” seashells post and is accusing the Secret Service of illegally surveilling him during the investigation. His lawyers argue that agents tracked him without proper legal authority and that the entire prosecution is politically motivated, while prosecutors continue to maintain that the post constituted a threat against President Trump. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a significant vulnerability for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton: despite winning the GOP nomination, he continues to trail Democrat James Talarico badly in fundraising. While Republicans believe Texas remains winnable, donor hesitation and Talarico's record-breaking fundraising have turned the race into a much more expensive and potentially competitive contest than many expected. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that could deny federal student loans to students enrolled in degree programs whose graduates do not earn enough income compared with people who only have high school diplomas. Supporters call it an accountability measure, while critics argue it unfairly targets lower-paying but socially important professions such as social work, the arts, education, and religious studies. The rule is expected to take effect in 2027. The caretakers of Jackie, the famous Big Bear bald eagle currently being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center, used social media this week to correct a misconception that has been perpetuated by Hollywood for decades: the iconic "bald eagle scream" heard in movies is not actually made by bald eagles. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Philip looks into OpenAI's rogue AI agent that did far more than hack Hugging Face. The agent also used publicly exposed credentials to gain access to at least four external accounts and services, including a customer environment hosted on Modal. The broader scope of the incident suggests the AI was capable of independently locating resources, exploiting weaknesses, and coordinating a multi-stage cyber operation while pursuing its goal of cheating on a cybersecurity benchmark. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.