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Colokum Craft CoffeeUse the Promo Code [WSMG10] For 10% of any purchase through February480 Road Rage 101: The Rise of Apple Juice TerrorismNATIONAL DAY:National Puzzle DayBIRTHDAY:Oprah Winfrey, Tom Selleck, Heather Graham, Adam LambertTHIS DAY IN HISTORY:The first automobile insurance policy was issued in the United States in 1898.HEADLINE: Apple Juice Terrorism Rises its Ugly HeadThe incident involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and apple cider vinegar circulated widely on social media, prompting online debate and commentary. While reactions ranged from criticism to satire, the moment became another example of how brief public interactions can be amplified into broader political narratives in the digital media environment.FEATURE: 5th Avenue Freezout! Mamdami's Homeless policyThe New York Post opinion coverage argues that Zohran Mamdani’s stance on homeless encampments reflects a broader progressive approach that prioritizes ideological messaging over practical outcomes. According to the critique, policies that resist enforcement or removal of encampments have contributed to deteriorating public spaces, rising safety concerns, and diminished quality of life for surrounding neighborhoods. The piece contends that compassion without accountability ultimately harms both residents and the homeless population itself, turning temporary encampments into semi-permanent fixtures while local governments struggle to balance public order with political optics..COMMENTARY: California Law Enforcement Freaks out over Real Boomer BunkerA secret underground bunker and massive weapons cache were uncovered at the property of a reported MAGA activist in Shasta County, California, after authorities served a search warrant initially tied to a suspected illegal marijuana grow. Inside the clandestine site — accessed through a 100-foot tunnel — officers found 13 firearms, including AR-15-style rifles and a sawed-off shotgun, body armor and more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition, along with armored vests and high-capacity magazines. The man identified in reports as 40-year-old Michael Jay Kamfolt — known locally for far-right activism and attendance at political meetings — was arrested on multiple weapons charges and released on bond while the investigation continues. CHP officials described the discovery as a serious public-safety risk given the scale of the cache and the hidden nature of the bunker.---SHOW CREDITS:Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio
