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After a brief surge in streams following the Ed Sheeran drama, the public has once again confirmed what many already kne...
10/09/2026

After a brief surge in streams following the Ed Sheeran drama, the public has once again confirmed what many already knew: artistic merit remains non-negotiable. Supporting a cause and enduring the discography are, apparently, two very different commitments 🥲
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In January 2019, Oregon became one of the growing number of states (now roughly 30) that allow people to legally take ho...
10/08/2026

In January 2019, Oregon became one of the growing number of states (now roughly 30) that allow people to legally take home deer and elk killed in vehicle collisions. The state made the process simple and free: anyone who finds a suitable carcass can apply for a Roadkill Salvage Permit online through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) within 24 hours, then surrender the head and antlers within five business days for chronic wasting disease testing.

Early results were strong. In the first year alone, more than 1,500 permits were issued. By late 2022 the total had climbed past 5,400, and later tallies put the cumulative number above 8,000. That has translated into thousands of animals (mostly black-tailed and mule deer, plus hundreds of elk) and an estimated 75+ tons of venison reaching dinner tables instead of rotting on the roadside. ODOT crews also report fewer carcasses they have to clear, while biologists gain valuable disease samples and location data that help track wildlife movement and plan safer road crossings.

While about 30 states now permit some form of roadkill salvage, rules vary widely, some require no paperwork at all, others limit it to the driver involved or demand a hunting license. Oregon stands out for keeping the process free, fully online, and open to any resident or visitor, making it one of the most accessible and consistently used programs of its kind.

Would y’all do this if the opportunity presented itself?
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Gabriel Paul Horcasitas was convicted of manslaughter in the 2021 road-rage shooting death of 37-year-old Army veteran C...
10/08/2026

Gabriel Paul Horcasitas was convicted of manslaughter in the 2021 road-rage shooting death of 37-year-old Army veteran Christopher Pelkey in Chandler, Arizona. At his May 2025 sentencing, Pelkey’s sister Stacey Wales played an AI-generated video that recreated her brother’s likeness and voice. In the clip, the digital Pelkey addressed Horcasitas, saying they “probably could have been friends” in another life and expressing forgiveness (“I believe in forgiveness and in God who forgives”).

The sentencing judge, Todd Lang, praised the video, saying he “loved that AI” and found the forgiveness “genuine,” then imposed the maximum 10½-year prison term.

In late September 2026, the Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the conviction but vacated the sentence, ruling that admitting and relying on the AI recreation was a “fundamental error.” The court found the video did not reflect actual events or statements from the victim—it presented imagined thoughts scripted by the family, and thereby rendered the sentencing fundamentally unfair. Horcasitas must now be resentenced without the synthetic video.
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A new ECONorthwest report confirms Seattle’s tax collections have soared 172% since 2013, more than five times faster th...
10/06/2026

A new ECONorthwest report confirms Seattle’s tax collections have soared 172% since 2013, more than five times faster than population growth, while businesses now pay roughly two-thirds of the bill and the city continues to shed jobs. Colorado isn’t far behind. State spending, fees, and property-tax revenue have repeatedly outpaced population-plus-inflation growth, with TABOR limits increasingly circumvented through enterprises and other workarounds. Keep electing the same high-tax, high-spend approach and the Centennial State risks following the same path: heavier burdens, narrower tax bases, and slower private-sector job growth.
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Lay’s just did the quietest flex in snack history.In October 2025, PepsiCo gave the brand its biggest packaging update i...
10/06/2026

Lay’s just did the quietest flex in snack history.

In October 2025, PepsiCo gave the brand its biggest packaging update in nearly a century… and the headline feature was simply printing “Made with Real Potatoes” in big letters across every bag.

Why? Their own research found that 42% of people who eat Lay’s didn’t realize the chips were actually made from real, farm-grown potatoes. The old packaging already showed a potato turning into a chip, but somehow that message still wasn’t landing.

So now we’re living in a world where a company has to advertise that its potato chips contain… potatoes.

It’s funny, a little absurd, and kind of revealing about how disconnected a lot of us have become from where our food comes from. Real ingredients used to be the default. Now they’re a premium selling point.
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With one month to go before the November election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx’s campaign has been hi...
10/06/2026

With one month to go before the November election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx’s campaign has been hit with a $57,647.16 fine for 210 campaign-finance violations, believed to be the largest such penalty in Colorado history.

Administrative Hearing Officer Macon Cowles called the scale of the violations “without precedent” and “intentional” in a 27-page decision. He cited the volume and duration of the breaches, continued violations after notice, knowing acceptance of excessive checks, disregard of TRACER warnings, months-long retention of prohibited funds, and a mass of inaccurate reports as aggravating factors that far outweighed any later corrective efforts.

The fine covers 200 violations for accepting over-limit contributions and 10 more for exceeding cash contribution limits. Marx did not dispute the excessive donations and sought a reduced penalty after attempting refunds. His campaign did not respond to a request for comment; the candidate previously dismissed the issues as a “nothing burger.”

Full story at the link in The Colorado Springs Gazette’s bio 💯
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Colorado’s 2026 ballot is one of the longest in the country, packed with citizen initiatives.A lot of the coverage focus...
10/05/2026

Colorado’s 2026 ballot is one of the longest in the country, packed with citizen initiatives.

A lot of the coverage focuses only on conservative groups and dark money. But the full picture is more complicated.

Both sides use intermediary nonprofits, anonymous donors, and large independent expenditures to shape what ends up in front of voters. Conservative networks like Advance Colorado have been especially active on ballot measures. Progressive and Democratic-aligned groups have also poured millions into races and measures this cycle, often through non-disclosing organizations.

Citizens United made this kind of spending legal for everyone. The real issue isn’t which side does it, it’s that voters often can’t see who’s writing the checks.

Swipe for a side-by-side look at the money flowing from both directions. Research the measures yourself. Transparency should cut both ways.

Ballots start arriving soon. Election Day is Nov. 3 🇺🇸
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President Trump recently signed Executive Order 14424, “Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Ma...
10/05/2026

President Trump recently signed Executive Order 14424, “Promoting Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers.” In plain English: he’s giving farmers and ranchers a real shot at selling their own meat directly to the public instead of being forced to go through the four giant meatpacking companies that currently control almost everything.

Those big conglomerates have had a near-monopoly for years. This order tells the USDA to cut the red tape, modernize inspections, make it easier to ship meat across state lines, and create a simple “one-stop shop” so smaller processors can get licensed faster. It also pairs that with more state-inspected plants, a fresh look at country-of-origin labeling, and extra help for small businesses trying to get loans.

Why is this actually a good thing?

Because when a handful of corporations control the entire middle of the supply chain, farmers get squeezed on price and consumers pay more at the grocery store. Letting independent producers process and sell their own meat puts more money back in the pockets of the people who raise the animals, creates local jobs, shortens the distance from pasture to plate, and introduces real competition. That competition is what keeps prices lower and quality higher for everyday families.

It’s not changing food-safety rules, those stay in place. It’s just removing the bureaucratic walls that have kept smaller players locked out for decades. More options for farmers, more choice for shoppers, and less power concentrated in a few boardrooms. That’s a win.
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Let’s go Brock Purdy 💯____
10/04/2026

Let’s go Brock Purdy 💯
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God first, ALWAYS đź’Ż Ohio State Football _____
10/04/2026

God first, ALWAYS đź’Ż Ohio State Football
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