https://drudge.com/user/oneironaut New links and comments. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wordzilla/0.58 10 https://drudge.com/news/295057/french-authorities-weve-lost-control https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-violence-riots-looting-paris-limoges-curfews-macron-protests-rcna604292 In the southeastern city of Lyon, a tourist office building was burned. Some storefronts along the shopping streets near Bordeaux's city hall were destroyed, and the goods inside appear to have been stolen, social media videos geolocated by NBC News showed. City halls in Marseille, Lille, and Angers were broken into, Interior Minister Laurent Nuez said Sunday, adding the arrests made had little to do with the student protests. Authorities had "lost control" in major cities, the interior minister conceded. He offered his resignation to Macron, who rejected it. Crazy ... Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:17:02 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/295057/french-authorities-weve-lost-control#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.295057 discussion, 0.5 daily 295057 https://drudge.com/news/295033/leftist-burn-down-building-not-even https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/17/historic-limoges-town-hall-engulfed-in-flames-amid-protests-in-france A fire engulfed the historic town hall in Limoges, central France, after a group set the 143-year-old building alight amid unrest following nationwide cost-of-living protests. Local prefect Maurice Barate said the roof had collapsed onto the lower floors, except for the west wing, and that around two-thirds of the building's exterior had already disappeared. The blaze followed demonstrations that escalated into violence in several French cities on Saturday. The extent of the damage to the town hall was still being assessed Way to go leftists! Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:23:53 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/295033/leftist-burn-down-building-not-even#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.295033 discussion, 0.5 daily 295033 https://drudge.com/news/294917/tva-executives-made-90-million-since-2020 https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-valley-authority-the-nations-largest-public-utility-appoints-a-new-ceo/ Leadership positions at the Tennessee Valley Authority are the most lucrative government jobs in the U.S. Since 2020, the top six executives at TVA have collectively banked nearly $90 million. CEO made $12M a year for three years. Part of those salaries came from decisions to put more fossil fuel infrastructure in the Tennessee Valley, and residents essentially signed the checks through their electricity bills, according to a new report by the Center for Biological Diversity. "People who rely on TVA for power are the ones losing out. They're continuing to pay executives who are making decisions contrary to the public good," said Gaby Sarri-Tobar, an energy justice campaigner at the center. Wow, idk how government socialism works but this seems just like Capitalism. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:25:01 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294917/tva-executives-made-90-million-since-2020#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294917 discussion, 0.5 daily 294917 https://drudge.com/news/294843/baby-boomers-want-social-security-tax-hike https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/poll-us-boomers-support-tax-104500571.html In fact, an overwhelming 89% of Americans over the age of 65 said Social Security benefits should be protected at current levels, even if it means higher taxes on younger workers, according to a 2025 survey by the Cato Institute <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:ornpixmpy5ts36lh7hmi7wkp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr2opqnb22l" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreieicj25aajk3stl6y3xjvlmo3rylmzm6j2f5hmni74dzwig53xerq" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">We need to protect Social Security for the next generation.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ornpixmpy5ts36lh7hmi7wkp/post/3msr2opqnb22l?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Elizabeth Warren (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ornpixmpy5ts36lh7hmi7wkp?ref_src=embed">@warren.senate.gov</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ornpixmpy5ts36lh7hmi7wkp/post/3msr2opqnb22l?ref_src=embed">5:37 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 10, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:32:21 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294843/baby-boomers-want-social-security-tax-hike#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294843 news, 0.5 daily 294843 https://drudge.com/news/294842/cbc-replaces-saturday-night-hockey https://www.junonews.com/p/cbc-replaces-hockey-night-with-cricket?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share For the first time in 74 years, CBC did not broadcast NHL hockey on Saturday night, instead filling its traditional Hockey Night in Canada window with cricket. The change follows the end of CBC's agreement with Sportsnet, with the two sides unable to reach a new deal after Rogers secured a new 12-year, $11-billion NHL rights agreement. CBC says it will continue broadcasting hockey, including women's PWHL games, but the end of Saturday-night NHL coverage marks a major break from one of the broadcaster's most iconic traditions. Crazy times ahaed. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:27:23 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294842/cbc-replaces-saturday-night-hockey#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294842 discussion, 0.5 daily 294842 https://drudge.com/news/294786/needs-vat-tax-palmdale-1175-sales https://ktla.com/news/local-news/la-county-sales-tax-measure-er/ The latest sales tax increase in Los Angeles County took effect Thursday after voters approved a half-cent hike in June to support health care and other essential services. The Essential Services Restoration Act, known as Measure ER, increased the county's baseline sales tax rate from 9.75% to 10.25%. The increase is temporary. Measure ER allows the tax to remain in effect through Oct. 1, 2031, and is projected to generate about $1 billion annually. Sales tax exemptions include groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment. Wow........ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:34:27 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294786/needs-vat-tax-palmdale-1175-sales#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294786 discussion, 0.5 daily 294786 https://drudge.com/news/294744/senate-dems-block-bill-restricting-member https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/30/congress/senate-stock-trading-vote-01099912 A House-passed bill to restrict members of Congress from buying and selling stocks failed on the Senate floor Wednesday in a party-line vote, with Democrats insisting it would not do enough to curb lawmakers' trading. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:uacnamlmeor2aomimlc7hu2d/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwstrge3pk2r" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreift6bdihqik3wfithoe7lr4pqnwrr7yor2n32h5vo2awp3m5ok5n4" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Dems block token "reform" bill that allows Trump to keep his grifting investments with companies reliant on government contracts. (The bill also just happens to disenfranchise college students & people of color). See: Republicans give off the stench of desperation tinyurl.com/2p9upknb<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uacnamlmeor2aomimlc7hu2d/post/3mwstrge3pk2r?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Dan Benbow (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uacnamlmeor2aomimlc7hu2d?ref_src=embed">@danbenbow.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uacnamlmeor2aomimlc7hu2d/post/3mwstrge3pk2r?ref_src=embed">8:19 AM &Acirc;&middot; Oct 1, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:32 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294744/senate-dems-block-bill-restricting-member#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294744 news, 0.5 daily 294744 https://drudge.com/news/294745/ca-mandates-booster-seats-children-8 https://www.thebulldog.law/california-car-seat-booster-seat-law Drivers can only let a child aged 8 through 15 use a standard vehicle seatbelt if they pass all five safety checks. If they fail even one, they must use a booster seat or child restraint. The 5-Step Test: Drivers can only let a child aged 8 through 15 use a standard vehicle seatbelt if they pass all five safety checks. If they fail even one, they must use a booster seat or child restraint. The 5 Steps for Seatbelt Fit: 1. The child's back rests flat against the vehicle seat. 2. The knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion. 3. The lap belt sits low and snug across the hips and thighs"not across the stomach. 4. The shoulder belt crosses the collarbone and chest"away from the neck and face. 5. The child can maintain this exact posture for the entire trip. Penalties: Violations of proper restraint and seatbelt laws can carry fines up to $490 plus potential DMV points. Wow, Clownshack your mom isn't going to be too happy about this. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:37:58 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294745/ca-mandates-booster-seats-children-8#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294745 discussion, 0.5 daily 294745 https://drudge.com/news/294619/typhus-outbreak https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/typhus-flea-borne-los-angeles-county/3945680/ Typhus, a flea-borne bacterial disease, is on the rise in Los Angeles County, with the latest localized case reported in the Wilshire Center neighborhood, public health officials said Tuesday. The disease is spread to humans by infected fleas that commonly live on rats, opossums, stray cats and other animals. Common symptoms include headaches, chills, muscle aches and rash. The Wilshire Center case is the second localized typhus outbreak this year, according to the LA County Department of Public Health. Keep your pets safe Clownshack. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:12:24 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294619/typhus-outbreak#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294619 discussion, 0.5 daily 294619 https://drudge.com/news/294590/canada-man-chokes-7yo-acquitted-because https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/judge-blames-cannabis-psychosis-acquits-man-who-chased-toronto-family-naked-through-the-street-then-tackled-punched-and-choked-7-year-old-girl/article_06912bbb-c34f-4850-957f-61656a643117.html A Toronto man has been acquitted of a choking attack on a young girl after a judge ruled that he had been under the influence of marijuana and said that the attack was due to a "psychotic episode." During the attack, he invoked Allah, according to court documents. Ahmed Baig pleaded not guilty to assault causing bodily harm and assault by choking after an August 2023 attack in which he left his home wearing only a towel after vaping cannabis. The towel fell off and he started chasing a family that he encountered in the driveway. "He ran into the driveway and picked up a seven-year-old girl. He threw her to the ground, punched her and strangled her. He then abruptly left the driveway, and a short time later was arrested by police. At the time of arrest, he wore only a T-shirt," Justice Mara Greene wrote, recounting the incident. Wow, didn't know MJ did that to people. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:52:00 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294590/canada-man-chokes-7yo-acquitted-because#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294590 discussion, 0.5 daily 294590 https://drudge.com/news/294557/whats-going-minnesota https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/scammers-target-hennepin-county-small-business-fund-ice-surge/ Data shows small businesses lost hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue during Operation Metro Surge. A Hennepin County program launched to help them ended up shutting down. Nearly half of the applications for taxpayer-funded recovery money were fake. "We caught the fraud before we spent any money," Hennepin County Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde said. Lunde says it was an unfortunate win. In March 2026, Hennepin County Commissioners approved $2 million to help small businesses cover rent or mortgage payments as Operation Metro Surge kept customers away. LOL Well at least they checked ... why don't they catch the fraudsters? Instead of just shutting it down Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:58:57 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294557/whats-going-minnesota#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294557 discussion, 0.5 daily 294557 https://drudge.com/news/294482/newsom-sued-withholding-billions https://www.cta.org/press-release/cta-files-lawsuit-to-uphold-constitution-reclaim-billions-in-funding-for-public-schools-after-violation-of-prop-98 BURLINGAME: The California Teachers Association, today, filed a lawsuit against the withholding of nearly $6 billion in constitutionally guaranteed Prop. 98 funding from California public schools in the 2025-2026 and 2024-25 school years. These funds were guaranteed to public schools through Prop. 98, enshrined in the California constitution for nearly 40 years. Just one more example when people claim California is a democracy, how the California government doesn't behave like the voters want. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:43:30 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294482/newsom-sued-withholding-billions#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294482 discussion, 0.5 daily 294482 https://drudge.com/news/294457/fed-appeals-court-upholds-hamtramcks-ban https://michiganadvance.com/2026/08/25/federal-appeals-court-upholds-hamtramcks-ban-on-pride-flags-on-city-property/ A federal appellate court has upheld a decision allowing Hamtramck to ban Pride flags on city-owned property. The ruling, issued Aug. 21 by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, affirmed the Sept. 2025 dismissal by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan of a challenge to Hamtramck's 2023 ban on flying Pride and other group flags on city-owned flagpoles. The court held that even assuming the poles had previously been a forum for private speech, the city is permitted to change the purpose of that forum and restrict the poles to specified flags, making the display government speech. Wonder what Clownshack will think of this.... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:41 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294457/fed-appeals-court-upholds-hamtramcks-ban#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294457 discussion, 0.5 daily 294457 https://drudge.com/news/294434/colorado-crime-analyst-10-year-sentence https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/08/us/colorado-crime-analyst-manipulating-dna A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data raised questions about the validity of hundreds of criminal cases. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:d2vg3ev62rmv4zrivswlpeim/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzml4ulzm2b" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreibfb2akczxblzkiew24ze46ba6ql6gsjfktbuqx3srcn2srqiugde" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="">JUST IN: A Jefferson County judge sentenced former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne "Missy" Woods to 10 years in prison Tuesday for her role in a years-long DNA testing scandal that shook confidence in the state's criminal justice system.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:d2vg3ev62rmv4zrivswlpeim/post/3muzml4ulzm2b?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- The Denver Post (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:d2vg3ev62rmv4zrivswlpeim?ref_src=embed">@denverpost.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:d2vg3ev62rmv4zrivswlpeim/post/3muzml4ulzm2b?ref_src=embed">2:09 PM &Acirc;&middot; Sep 8, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:30:28 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294434/colorado-crime-analyst-10-year-sentence#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294434 news, 0.5 daily 294434 https://drudge.com/news/294437/everywoman-unveiled https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgypqnpvl4o A sculpture inspired by a desire to bring a contemporary "everywoman" to Trafalgar Square has been unveiled on London's Fourth Plinth. Lady In Blue by New York artist Tschabalala Self, which pays homage to a young, metropolitan woman, is the 16th artwork to feature on the plinth since 1998. The bronze and blue figure replaces Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) by Teresa Margolles. Fascinating. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:54:54 -0400 oneironaut https://drudge.com/news/294437/everywoman-unveiled#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294437 discussion, 0.5 daily 294437