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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Iran losing grip on Hormuz; oil traffic at ~80% of pre-war levels

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Gulf oil producers, with considerable support from the US Navy, are jamming crude through the Strait of Hormuz, right under Iran’s nose. Oil and petroleum product flows through the critical chokepoint averaged 13.1 million barrels per day last week, according to Kpler, a marine data tracking service. That’s just under 80% of the 17.1 million barrels that had traveled through the strait each day before the war broke out. “Given such a strong volume passing through the strait, it is clear Iran is losing its influence over it,” said Matt Smith, director of commodity research at Kpler. CNN takes a look what recent developments in the Strait mean for the war and check in on where talks between the US and Iran stand. 0:00 Oil through…

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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - GOOGLE AND MICROSOFT’S FILTERS COST THE GOP AN ESTIMATED $117 MILLION

A study by Cameron Ellis of Iowa and Lars Powell of Alabama, using itemized FEC records, estimates that biased spam filtering from Google cost Republicans 142,126 expected first-time WinRed donations, or about $117 million, and functioned as an in-kind lift for ActBlue. From June 30 to September 15, 2025, Google’s use of a SURBL blacklist […] The post GOOGLE AND MICROSOFT’S FILTERS COST THE GOP AN ESTIMATED $117 MILLION appeared first on StoneZone .

A study by Cameron Ellis of Iowa and Lars Powell of Alabama, using itemized FEC records, estimates that biased spam filtering from Google cost Republicans 142,126 expected first-time WinRed donations, or about $117 million, and functioned as an in-kind lift for ActBlue. From June 30 to September 15, 2025, Google’s use of a SURBL blacklist that improperly flagged WinRed links cut first-time WinRed donations 75 percent across Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. A separate Outlook-only stretch from February through April 2025 cut them 83 percent. Placement tests pointed at the WinRed URL. After Google dropped SURBL on September 15, the flow normalized once again, and the censorship apparatus dissipated. But the damage was already done. Combined RNC,…Open

How did the study describe the effect of the biased spam filtering on ActBlue?
The study states that the biased spam filtering functioned as an in-kind lift for ActBlue.
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What was the total amount of combined RNC, NRCC, and NRSC fundraising in 2025?
The combined fundraising for the RNC, NRCC, and NRSC in 2025 ultimately amounted to $377 million.
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During what period did an Outlook-only stretch result in an 83 percent cut in first-time WinRed donations?
The Outlook-only stretch occurred from February through April 2025.
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What was the impact of Google's use of a SURBL blacklist on WinRed donations between June 30 and September 15, 2025?
Google's use of a SURBL blacklist that improperly flagged WinRed links cut first-time WinRed donations by 75 percent across Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Execution of lone woman on Tennessee's death row paused by federal appeals court

Christa Pike, 50, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.

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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Ken Paxton heard saying Trump's GOP midterm convention hurt him: Report

GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton told donors at a fundraiser that President Trump’s midterm convention had hurt him politically ahead of the midterm elections.

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WAR (David Vergun) - Government AI Models Advancing, Increasing Productivity

The goal is to deploy the latest and greatest American artificial intelligence models and platforms within the War Department, said Deya Banisakher, acting director for Frontier AI at the Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office and program manager for GenAI.mil.

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WAR (C. Todd Lopez) - 'We Want to Hear From You,' Hegseth Tells Troops at Early Morning PT Session

About 600 midcareer enlisted service members and officers formed up on the Pentagon's parade field for the chance to do a morning workout with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Russia dangles £20,000 Facebook bonuses to pull Americans and Brits into Ukraine war

Russia is offering about £20,000 bonuses through Facebook ads to lure American and British fighters into the Ukraine war, Ukrainian sources say, as Moscow struggles to replace heavy losses. The Sun reported that Moscow is pushing eye-watering payments of about £20,000 to people who sign up for Russia’s army, with recruitment running through social media […] The post Russia dangles £20,000 Facebook bonuses to pull Americans and Brits into Ukraine war appeared first on American Almanac .

Russia is offering about £20,000 bonuses through Facebook ads to lure American and British fighters into the Ukraine war, Ukrainian sources say, as Moscow struggles to replace heavy losses. The Sun reported that Moscow is pushing eye-watering payments of about £20,000 to people who sign up for Russia’s army, with recruitment running through social media ads on Facebook, TikTok, and Telegram. U.S. recruits are usually paid a £20,000 signing bonus and £1,500 a month, according to that account of the drive. Foreigners, including Americans, have turned up among the new fighters on the Ukrainian front. Vitaliy Matvienko, who heads a Ukrainian state project on Russian surrenders, described the pressure behind the pitch. He said Russia is…Open

What does Ukrainian intelligence report regarding the number of foreigners in Russia's ranks?
Ukrainian intelligence has identified nearly 30,000 foreigners from 135 different countries serving in Russia's ranks, though they warn the actual number is likely much higher. They also estimate that 20,000 North Koreans have been sent by Kim Jong-un.
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Who are some of the specific Americans identified as having joined the Russian army?
Identified Americans include Seth William Baker, a former U.S. Marine from Gilbert, Arizona, who was killed on the frontlines; Michael Gloss, the 21-year-old son of a high-ranking U.S. CIA official who was killed in April 2024; and Wilmer Puello-Mota, a 30-year-old former Massachusetts city councilor.
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How are foreign recruits treated regarding their promised compensation and military funds once they arrive at their units?
Vitaliy Matvienko claims that in most cases, the families of killed foreign recruits do not receive the compensation they were promised. Additionally, once foreign fighters reach their military units, they are often told they must contribute a significant part of their salary to a unit "fund" for equipment like drones, vehicles, and fuel, with those who refuse facing threats of execution or beatings.
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What are the reported casualty figures for Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion?
Reports indicate total Russian casualties have reached 1.5 million, which includes 500,000 deaths, over the four years since the major assault began.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Male birth control pill and reversible implant advance as tens of thousands of men sign up

A biotech firm is racing two new male contraceptives toward the market, including an on-demand pill company leaders say may heighten pleasure, not dull it. NEXT Life Sciences is developing PausePill, a non-hormonal oral option designed for roughly 24 hours of birth control, and Plan A, a reversible hydrogel implant meant to work like a […] The post Male birth control pill and reversible implant advance as tens of thousands of men sign up appeared first on American Almanac .

A biotech firm is racing two new male contraceptives toward the market, including an on-demand pill company leaders say may heighten pleasure, not dull it. NEXT Life Sciences is developing PausePill, a non-hormonal oral option designed for roughly 24 hours of birth control, and Plan A, a reversible hydrogel implant meant to work like a temporary filter in the vas deferens. Founder and chairman L.R. Fox told The Post that interest is already running hot. “We have 50,000 men who’ve signed up just from word of mouth,” Fox said. “We’re not actively advertising. People are signing up and saying, ‘as soon as it’s available, please.’” That waitlist claim sits beside survey numbers the company and coverage highlight as proof of…Open

What do survey results from 2023 and 2024 indicate about the demand for male contraceptives?
A 2024 survey of over 18,000 men across seven countries found that 61% would consider trying a new male contraceptive in its first year on the market, including 49% of men in the United States; additionally, a 2023 survey found that two-thirds of American women were interested in having their partners use contraception.
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What is the required recovery period for sperm clearance after receiving the Plan A implant?
After the placement of the Plan A implant, sperm clearance can take up to three months, meaning men would need to use other forms of birth control until testing confirms that no sperm remain.
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How does the Plan A hydrogel implant function according to the company?
Plan A is described as a reversible "light switch" for fertility where a small hydrogel barrier is placed in the vas deferens during a 10-minute office procedure to block sperm while allowing semen to flow; the barrier can be cleared using a separate dissolving solution if a man wishes to have children later.
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What were the results of the small U.S. Phase 2 trial regarding the PausePill?
In a Phase 2 trial involving 10 men, the pill prevented sperm release in 100% of participants who took it within two hours; the trial also reported no meaningful difference in sexual pleasure or function compared to a placebo and no major adverse events.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Royal household staff receive alcohol training on grey-area drinking

Buckingham Palace staff sat through alcohol awareness training on grey-area drinking and intoxicated colleagues, years before a Christmas party still ended with smashed glasses and an arrest. Consultants from Alcohol Change UK were brought in to speak to the royal household about workplace drinking risks, the Daily Mail reported. Palace human resources organized the sessions […] The post Royal household staff receive alcohol training on grey-area drinking appeared first on American Almanac .

Buckingham Palace staff sat through alcohol awareness training on grey-area drinking and intoxicated colleagues, years before a Christmas party still ended with smashed glasses and an arrest. Consultants from Alcohol Change UK were brought in to speak to the royal household about workplace drinking risks, the Daily Mail reported . Palace human resources organized the sessions as part of a wider run of staff wellbeing initiatives several years ago. The material covered how to handle intoxicated coworkers and what the charity labels “grey area drinking.” Richard Piper, chief executive of Alcohol Change UK, told The Times: "We've worked with the royal household, with all workplaces where there may be the ability to implement better…Open

How does Alcohol Change UK describe its approach to alcohol education in the workplace?
Alcohol Change UK focuses on "inclusion" and avoiding "sober shaming" or the stigma associated with whether drinking is good or bad. Richard Piper, the charity's chief executive, noted that the goal is to focus on health and individuals to make everyone feel included, pointing out that over 20 per cent of the population does not drink alcohol.
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What incident occurred during the royal staff Christmas drinks in December 2024?
In December 2024, after holding Christmas drinks at the palace, approximately 50 staff members went to All Bar One on Victoria Street. The night ended in disorder when a then-24-year-old palace maid was arrested for allegedly punching the bar manager and hurling glasses around the room while others attempted to calm her down.
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Who provided the alcohol awareness training to the royal household staff?
Consultants from Alcohol Change UK provided the training. Richard Piper, the chief executive of Alcohol Change UK, stated that the organization works with various workplaces to implement better policies regarding drinking risks, focusing on health, safeguarding, and inclusion rather than simple rules about staying sober.
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What specific type of training did Buckingham Palace staff receive regarding alcohol consumption?
Staff underwent alcohol awareness training focused on "grey-area drinking" and how to handle intoxicated colleagues. The sessions were organized by Palace human resources as part of wider staff wellbeing initiatives several years ago, and consultants from the charity Alcohol Change UK were brought in to lead them.
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