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59 WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN?

NATIONAL DAY: National Chicken and Waffles Day — The sweet-and-savory combo.

BIRTHDAY: Snoop Dogg (born 1971) — Rapper and entrepreneur; turns 55.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2011 — Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed by rebel forces.

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WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN? (NOT THE BEE)

A Minneapolis restaurant that eliminated menu prices and let customers pay what they could has announced plans to close at the end of 2026. Post Modern Times experimented with a donation-based model for about six months before restoring fixed prices. The restaurant also faced financial problems and neighborhood complaints. Its closure raises questions about whether goodwill and voluntary payments can sustain a business.

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BORDER PATROL SHARKS (NEW YORK POST)

A boat carrying an estimated 27 people capsized October 16 approximately 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico. Sixteen Mexican nationals were rescued, including three with injuries consistent with shark bites. Eleven passengers remained missing after the Coast Guard suspended its search. The incident occurred along a maritime smuggling route, although authorities had not confirmed the vessel’s purpose or destination.

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FRENCH FRIED (FOX NEWS)

French authorities face scrutiny after intelligence officials reportedly underestimated the scale of nationwide protests that erupted into violent unrest. Officials anticipated approximately 200,000 demonstrators, but reported turnout reached 550,000. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign amid criticism of the security response, but President Emmanuel Macron declined the offer and ordered a review.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey

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