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Monday, November 2, 2026

Billion Dollar Addiction Pipeline: Fraudsters Traded Homeless Souls For Cash, Dumped Them in CA

I've always said that most of the California homeless are from out- of- state & this just further supports my contention. 

Federal prosecutors announced a massive 1.6 billion health care and patient-trafficking scheme in which operators lured thousands of homeless individuals struggling with addiction to California.

The Scheme and Defendants

Key Defendants: David Young, Nathan Young, Honey Phipps, and Cody Phipps.

Tactics: Recruiters, known as body brokers, used free plane tickets, groceries, cash, and drugs to entice at least 6,000 homeless addicts from out of state into California.

Operations: Victims were enrolled in fraudulent, lucrative private health insurance policies and cycled through rehab facilities such as Rodeo Recovery and Get Real Recovery.

Abuse: Patients experienced fake therapy, such as large, generic Zoom calls, forced drugging, confinement, and eventual abandonment on California streets after insurance payouts were wrung dry.

Financial Scale: The group billed private insurers over 1.6 billion and pocketed more than 210 million over six years.

Read more about the charges via the New York Post: https://nypost.com


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Self-Inflicted Wounds: How the SPLC's Own Legal Team Just Exposed Their Organization

This organization 
 is total sewage 👎🤮 

Synopsis:
The article examines an October 28 defense motion filed by attorneys Abbe Lowell and Addy Schmitt representing the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

 The defense argued that a key government informant (referred to as F-9) lacked credibility due to self-serving motives, extreme bias, and unethical conduct.

 The article asserts this strategy is self-defeating, arguing that discrediting an informant long paid by the SPLC to gather intelligence on extremist groups implicitly undermines the reliability of the SPLC's own past investigative work.

Authentication of Evidence

The author points out that by explicitly stating in the brief that F-9 was taking SPLC records and privileged information, the defense team effectively corroborated that the materials obtained by federal prosecutors are authentic internal SPLC documents.

Timeline of the Investigation

The piece highlights a statement in the defense filing noting that F-9 began cooperating with federal investigators in March 2022. The author notes that this timeline contradicts arguments framing the prosecution as a recent political vendetta, as the investigation was initiated during the Biden administration.

Risks of Subpoenaing Withheld Records

The defense team requested subpoenas for additional documents F-9 may still hold. The article suggests that demanding the complete release of unproduced internal records carries significant risks, as any undisclosed materials could end up containing further damaging information about the organization.

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Gunmen kill 7 and Wound 40 at Church Funeral In Jordan

On October 23, 2026, armed men opened fire during a funeral service at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud, located in the Karak governorate in southern Jordan. 

Key Details of the Attack

Casualties: The attack killed between 7 and 9 people and wounded approximately 34 to 40 others. Among the attendees offering condolences were local Muslim neighbors.

The Assailants: Three related Jordanian citizens armed with handguns and a semiautomatic rifle carried out the shooting. 

Aftermath and Arrests: Following a massive manhunt and a shootout at a hideout in al-Jadeeda on October 26, 2026, security forces captured all three suspects. 

Official Response: King Abdullah II condemned the event as a terrorist attack and vowed a severe response. Jordan declared three days of national mourning, and the Royal Jordanian Air Force later carried out airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in southern Syria.

Sources:

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Jordanian authorities have attributed the attack to extremist takfiri ideology. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and other top officials stated that the suspects subscribe to this radical belief system, which views non-Muslims and other Muslims who do not share their hardline views as apostates or unbelievers, claiming a self-declared right to kill them. 

While the government confirmed the three suspects held these extremist beliefs, no major international terrorist organization has formally claimed responsibility for the assault.

 The Royal Jordanian Air Force subsequently carried out retaliatory airstrikes targeting Islamic State elements in southern Syria, reflecting suspicions regarding the attackers' broader ties or ideological alignment.

Sources:


https://www.google.com/search?q=Gunmen+open+fire+at+a+church+during+a+funeral+in+Jordan%2C+killing+7+and+wounding+40&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Horrific "More than 60 killed after two high-speed trains collide near Toledo in Spain - as it happened - "

Condolences ✝️ 🙏 ❤️
At least 69 people were killed and over 100 others were injured when a state-owned Renfe high-speed train slammed into the rear of a stationary private Iryo train near Urda in the province of Toledo, Spain. 

Key Details of the Crash

- Date and Location: The collision happened on the morning of October 28, 2026, on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line.

- The Cause: A computer failure in the LZB safety and communication system halted traffic. A traffic control center subsequently issued a manual override order allowing the southbound Renfe AVE train to proceed past a red signal, crashing into the stalled Iryo train at roughly 100 to 125 mph.

- Victims: Authorities confirmed 69 fatalities, including four U.S. citizens, one Canadian, and citizens from France, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia, and the Czech Republic, with most of the dead being Spanish nationals. Three people remain reported missing (two Australians and one Japanese citizen).

- Aftermath and Investigation: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared three days of national mourning, and investigators have recovered the trains black boxes for analysis. While Transport Minister Oscar Puente has pointed to controller error, railway unions argue that staff shortages and aging infrastructure (such as the 30-year-old LZB system) contributed to the disaster.

Links:
BBC News: https://bbc.com

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Spanish authorities have confirmed that three passengers remain officially unaccounted for following the high-speed train collision near Urda. 

Current Situation for the 
Missing Passengers:

- Nationality of the Missing: The active missing-person reports concern two citizens from Australia and one citizen from Japan. 

- Ongoing Search and Identification: Spanish Civil Guard units and forensic teams are continuing to clear debris and search the wreckage site in the Toledo province for remaining human remains.

- DNA Verification: Forensic investigators have recovered three bodies that have yet to be officially identified. Authorities are currently awaiting the arrival of international families traveling to Spain to conduct in-person identification and match DNA samples to resolve the active missing persons cases.

Links:


https://www.google.com/search?q=More+than+60+killed+after+two+high-speed+trains+collide+near+Toledo+in+Spain+-+as+it+happened&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

Condolences 🙏 : Learjet crashes in nosedive palm 🌴 beach county, 9 aboard presumed dead (video)

" targeted shooting incident at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, CA, left a pregnant woman dead 6 wounded.

A 31-year-old pregnant woman named Constance Hages was killed and six other people were wounded in a targeted shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store at the Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, California.

Key Details of the Incident

Date and Time: Friday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Location: Spirit Halloween store inside Solano Town Center (1350 Travis Blvd., Fairfield, CA)

Victims:
- Deceased: Constance Hages, 31 (reported pregnant by family members; confirmation pending coroner examination)
- Wounded / Hospitalized Conditions (Updated):
  - One 19-year-old man remains in critical condition.
  - A 16-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, and a 32-year-old man remain hospitalized in stable condition.
  - Two men (ages 19 and 43) were treated for gunshot wounds and have been released from the hospital.

Investigation and Status:
- Police state the shooting stemmed from a targeted incident involving a single suspect inside the store.
- No arrests have been made, and an active manhunt/investigation is underway by the Fairfield Police Department with assistance from the FBI Sacramento Field Office and the California Highway Patrol.
- The Spirit Halloween store will remain closed for the rest of the season, and the mall cancelled its planned Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event.

Anyone with information can contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.

Links:
- Solano Town Center Incident Overview: https://abc7news.com
- Law Enforcement Response Details: https://kcra.com
- Suspect Search and Investigation Updates: https://nbcnews.com



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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Bessent and FBI Director Kash Patel Announce Arrests in Minnesota re Multimillion $- Scam


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and FBI Director Kash Patel announced a sweeping federal fraud crackdown in St. Cloud, Minnesota, detailing a 26-count indictment tied to over $41 million in alleged healthcare and social services fraud.

Key Details of the Minnesota Crackdown

- Search Warrants and Arrests: Federal authorities executed 17 search warrants across the Twin Cities area targeting residences, a childcare center, and developmental intervention units, resulting in four arrests tied to millions in alleged healthcare fraud:

  - Feisal Elmi (Aspen Associates): Faced 11 counts with $8 million in estimated losses.
  - Jama Mohamod (American Home Health Care): Faced charges tied to roughly $3.27 million in losses.

  - Faiza Ahmed (Home Sweet Home): Faced charges involving about $10 million in intended fraud.
  - Habiba Mohamed (Smart Therapy): Charged with conspiracy over nearly $20 million in intended fraud.

- Federal Task Force & New Initiatives: Officials introduced a broader "War on Fraud" campaign featuring a centralized tip portal and FinCEN geographic targeting orders to track overseas funds.

Links:
CBS News Minnesota: https://cbsnews.com
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Educator releases statement re shooting tragedy at bend Oregon School: There are no words to describe .."

Cassidy Schutz' full statement 
about the school shooting.

“There are no words to describe the depth of sadness I am feeling following the events of October 15th. This is not a story. This is a horrific and heartbreaking tragedy, and it is our real lives. My thoughts are with those who were lost, their families, those who were hurt, and those who were there that day. My heart is with you. It all happened so fast, and I wish with everything in me that we had more time. The pain of this loss I will carry with me forever. There are no words for this unimaginable reality we are facing. My focus is on these families, our team, our school, and my own healing. As I continue to navigate this, I ask that you please give me the time, space, and privacy I need to heal. I will not be making any additional public statements at this time.” KATU 2 ABC reported

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These are the exact public words of Cassidy Schutz, a certified learning specialist who survived the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. 

It is the official statement released by the Bend-La Pine School District on October 30, 2026, marking her first public response to the tragedy. 

Context of the Incident

- The Date and Location: The shooting occurred on October 15, 2026, inside a special education classroom at Silver Rail Elementary.

- Cassidy Schutz's Actions: Law enforcement and community members have widely recognized Schutz as a hero. According to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz, she threw her cellphone at the 
16-year-old gunman and physically wrestled him for his shotgun, an intervention credited with preventing further loss of life. 

- The Resolution: Her struggle with the gunman provided a window of time for Kaylub Giamanco, an armed parent who had run into the school after hearing the initial gunfire, to intervene and fatally shoot the attacker.

- The Victims: Sadly, the attack claimed the lives of four people inside the classroom: 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert, 5-year-old student Rhoam Summer, and two other children aged 8 and 11. Another teacher, Becky Drury, and a 7-year-old girl were wounded but survived.

Schutz concluded her statement by asking for time, space, and privacy for her own healing and out of respect for the affected families. 

Links:
Oregon Public Broadcasting coverage: https://opb.org
The Oregonian: https://oregonlive.com



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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Surface-to-air missile counter- unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) have been set up at Mar-a-Lago

The U.S. Secret Service, alongside NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, has deployed ground-based air defense and counter-drone systems in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Key Details of the Deployment
• Locations: Surface-to-air missile and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) have been set up in and around Mar-a-Lago (including on a floating platform or barge in Lake Worth Lagoon) and at the Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach.

• Equipment: Military assets deployed include AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense Systems, which are designed to counter aerial threats such as drones and aircraft.

• Reason: Officials cited a heightened threat environment, though specific threat details have not been publicly disclosed.

• Context: The deployment follows recent airspace activity in the area, including an incident where a fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that breached restricted airspace near Mar-a-Lago.
Links
• Yahoo News: yahoo.com
• Western Journal: westernjournal.com




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✝️🙏♥️"Massacre in Ethiopia: The Church Mourns as Violence Claims Dozens of Orthodox Believers "

At least 60 Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church faithful were killed in two coordinated attacks in the Arsi Zone of Ethiopia's Oromia region on October 20 and October 24, 2026. 

Casualties and Timeline: 
- October 20: 14 people were killed in the Merti District (Gora Silingo).
- October 24: 46 people were killed in the Shirka District (Tereta, Chole, and Birbo villages).

Impact: 
More than 20 people were seriously wounded, including children. Approximately 20 homes were burned to the ground as attackers blocked exits and set houses ablaze.

Disputed Responsibility: 
The Oromia regional government and federal officials have blamed the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group fighting the government. Sources linked to or representing the opposition have denied targeting civilians, pointing instead to regional dynamics or security failures.

Church Response: 
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church condemned the killings as a brutal and merciless massacre, criticized local security forces for inaction, and called on the federal government to protect vulnerable rural communities. Global memorial prayers have been instructed across Orthodox churches and monasteries.

Links:




https://www.google.com/search?q=Massacre+in+Oromia%3A+The+Church+Mourns+as+Violence+Claims+Dozens+of+Orthodox+Believers&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 
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