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Wendy’s U.S. president Pete Suerken jumped into the viral fast‑food “burger wars” by filming himself grilling and devouring a Baconator, taking big confident bites and praising it as “what a good hamburger should be.” His video playfully jabbed rivals — including a dig at McDonald’s famously broken ice‑cream machines — and followed viral clips of McDonald’s and Burger King executives awkwardly taste‑testing their own burgers. Wendy’s has launched a nationwide search for a “Chief Tasting Officer”, offering a $100,000 salary to a fan willing to taste menu items and create content — a marketing stunt arriving right as fast‑food “burger wars” heat up online between major chains. The playful job posting requires no formal qualifications beyond “a mouth, a pulse, opinions, and creativity,” and applicants must submit a short video before March 30 to be considered. A reminder that’s become a road-trip ritual for plenty of families is officially back on the road in New York. A Long Island grandfather will be allowed to keep his custom “PB4WEGO” license plate after the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles initially deemed it objectionable. A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists have discovered a plant‑derived molecule called DHL‑11, isolated from Munronia henryi, that kills aggressive triple‑negative breast cancer cells by triggering a cascade of DNA damage, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. The compound works by disrupting the cancer‑critical enzyme IMPDH2 in an unusual way — destabilizing it rather than simply blocking it — and showed strong effectiveness in both lab tests and patient‑derived tumor organoids. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --Philip Teresi on KMJWeekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | -Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department is reviewing whether it wrongly withheld Epstein‑related documents, after reports showed missing FBI interview files involving a woman’s uncorroborated allegations against President Trump. DOJ says any improperly excluded records will be released once identified. Justin Garza High School students are performing In the Heights on an authentic Broadway set — the very one used in past professional productions — thanks to support from Central Unified and Wow Productions. The rare opportunity has energized the cast, who say the realistic backdrop makes them feel “transported to NYC,” and VIP ticket holders can even take a backstage tour during the show’s March run. The Justice Department is reviewing whether it wrongly withheld Epstein‑related documents, after reports showed missing FBI interview files involving a woman’s uncorroborated allegations against President Trump. DOJ says any improperly excluded records will be released once identified. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula spent a month in inpatient rehab for alcohol, marijuana, and gaming addiction, according to divorce filings from his wife, who is seeking over $27,000 per month in support. Arambula says he completed the program and returned to work, even as he runs for Fresno City Council, but the documents detail escalating dependency issues and strains within the marriage. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip checks in with Jeremiah Bates from The Real Money Pros as uncertainty in the markets is at an all-time high. Bates breaks down how turmoil in the middle east is affecting everything from gas, groceries and the housing market. https://therealmoneypros.com/ Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puff Puff, Bang Bang, the Supreme Court appeared ready to curb the federal ban that blocks regular marijuana users from owning guns, with justices questioning whether occasional cannabis use makes someone too dangerous to exercise Second Amendment rights. Several justices pressed the government on the law’s overreach, noting weed is legal in most states even as Congress still classifies it as a controlled substance. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Joaquin River Parkway Trust has halted its use of human‑derived compost at Sumner Peck Ranch after Fresno County officials and the San Joaquin River Conservancy said the practice may violate state law and was done without required approval. County leaders, including Supervisor Garry Bredefeld, blasted the decision and warned the trust may face legal action if the material isn’t removed. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill authorizing President Trump to award the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., who saved his reconnaissance team during a brutal 1967 Vietnam ambush despite severe gunshot and shrapnel wounds. Capers — a trailblazing Recon Marine and Silver Star recipient — has long been championed by veterans who say his valor was overlooked for decades, and the bill now awaits the president’s approval. Supporters of a California ballot initiative to require voter ID say they’ve submitted 1.3 million signatures, enough to potentially place the measure before voters in November; the proposal would mandate government‑issued ID, verify citizenship of registered voters, and tighten voter‑roll accuracy. Opponents argue voter fraud is exceedingly rare and warn the measure would disproportionately disenfranchise low‑income residents, seniors, people with disabilities, and women whose IDs don’t match voter records. Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night for DUI, after CHP officers pulled her over in Westlake Village, took her to a hospital for a blood draw, and then booked and released her early Thursday morning. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17‑year‑old Irvine prodigy, Amalvin Fritz, says the FBI and hazmat raid on his home was a major misunderstanding, explaining that the “suspicious chemicals” agents were investigating were simply materials for his home science experiments, which he documents on YouTube. United Airlines has a new rule on the books that has some travelers cheering: Listening to audio without headphones can now get passengers removed from a plane. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Loeffler joins Philip Teresi with details about the upcoming CVHF and the upcoming fundraiser on Monday, March 9th 2026. Help send more veterans to their memorials by enjoying a great rigatoni dinner. This event, inspired by HS students who met CVHF veterans in Washington, D.C., has raised $200,000 over the years for our mission. Call (209)617-6608 to reserve your dinners. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair from the San Joaquin River Conservancy Kacey Auston Tibbetts checks in with Philip Teresi on the human composting situation on public land along the San Joaquin River. Auston Tibbetts provides us with some additional details on the investigation and where the SJRC stands on the use of human composting. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wasn’t able to retrieve the article’s content from the link you provided the search tool returned no accessible copies of the story, and I can’t open the webpage directly. If you paste the article text here, I can immediately give you a clean, two‑sentence summary just like the others. A Clovis woman, Pati Gerrish, is urgently searching for a living liver donor as she battles stage‑4 liver disease caused by NASH, with her MELD score too low to receive a deceased‑donor transplant in time. Her family fears she may become too sick to qualify, and they’re pleading for someone to step forward, noting that donated liver tissue regenerates and donors typically recover fully. A San Mateo County judge ordered ASAP Squatter Removal owner James Jacobs and associate Arthur Gutierrez Jr. to stand trial after prosecutors said their team staged a 3 a.m. armed “invasion” of a San Bruno home while attempting to forcibly remove occupants without an eviction order. The men face multiple felony charges including burglary, assault, false imprisonment, and firearms offenses after witnesses testified that a group in tactical gear used a battering ram, swords, and guns to confront five residents inside. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Teresi welcomes Professor Donald Heflin to the program. Prof. Heflin talks to us about Iran's history, the current situation and what's next for Iranians. Prof. Donald Heflin is the Executive Director of the Edward R. Murrow Center and senior fellow of Diplomatic Practice, The Fletcher School, Tufts University. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Weaver joins Philip Teresi to discuss what is going on with the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust and answer some questions about the use of human composting along the river. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after weeks of turmoil and a contentious hearing over a controversial ad contract. He announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, with Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar expected to serve in the interim. A dispute erupted after the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust used human compost at Sumner Peck Ranch, triggering cease‑and‑desist letters from both Fresno County and the San Joaquin River Conservancy, which argue the practice may violate state law and endanger public land. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dispute erupted after the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust used human compost at Sumner Peck Ranch, triggering cease‑and‑desist letters from both Fresno County and the San Joaquin River Conservancy, which argue the practice may violate state law and endanger public land. The trust says the compost is safe and legal, while Supervisor Garry Bredefeld blasted the move as “breathtaking stupidity” and a waste of taxpayer resources. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A longtime Lowell High School math teacher in San Francisco has been placed on indefinite leave after parents reported sexist and fat‑shaming questions on ninth‑grade Algebra quizzes, including problems about the cost of a date based on a girl’s weight and a scenario titled “Mr. Chan vs. The Fat Kid.” The district says it’s actively investigating, while some students described the teacher’s style as misguided “dad jokes,” and others say similar content appeared in past classes. Sen. Tim Sheehy helped Capitol Police forcibly remove anti‑war protester Brian McGinnis from a Senate hearing after McGinnis interrupted proceedings and struggled with officers. McGinnis later claimed his arm was broken, while police accused him of violently resisting arrest and charged him with multiple offenses. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Teresi welcomes a very special guest, longtime KMPH FOX26 anchor and weather personality Kopi Sotiropulos. Kopi announced he will retire on March 27, ending a broadcasting career that spans more than five decades at the station. Kopi who is one of KMPH’s original employees and a beloved fixture on Great Day is celebrated for his humor, community presence, and decades of connecting with Valley viewers, with colleagues calling him a true “legend” of Central Valley television. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A longtime Lowell High School math teacher in San Francisco has been placed on indefinite leave after parents reported sexist and fat‑shaming questions on ninth‑grade Algebra quizzes, including problems about the cost of a date based on a girl’s weight and a scenario titled “Mr. Chan vs. The Fat Kid.” The district says it’s actively investigating, while some students described the teacher’s style as misguided “dad jokes,” and others say similar content appeared in past classes. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria is pushing a bill to ban registered sex offenders from holding public office after Fresno council candidate Rene Campos, convicted in 2018 of possessing child sexual abuse material, entered the District 7 race. Campos calls the proposal unfair, saying he has met all legal obligations and continues to comply with the law. A viral video revealed that the dramatic Zulu chant opening The Lion King, long assumed by fans to be deeply spiritual, actually translates to something hilariously simple like “Look! There is a lion! Oh my God!” The discovery shocked fans who’d treated the moment as sacred, with many saying they’ll never hear the iconic opening the same way again. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California taxpayers are funding Kamala Harris’ multi‑city book‑tour security, with dozens of CHP officers escorting her in the U.S. and abroad but the state won’t say how much it costs or how long it will continue. Critics argue the secrecy raises concerns about using public resources for a private, money‑making tour. Gov. Gavin Newsom warned he may pull state funding from 10 “underperforming” counties including Fresno, LA, San Francisco, Kern, and Riverside for failing to meet benchmarks under his CARE Court mental‑health and homelessness program. He blasted the counties for filing too few treatment petitions and said he’ll redirect money to better‑performing regions, while local officials pushed back, arguing low petition numbers don’t reflect failure and that counties need more funding, not threats to improve services. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. financial firms are on high alert for cyberattacks as the war with Iran escalates, with companies ramping up threat monitoring amid the heightened geopolitical tension. The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has fueled regional chaos, shaken global markets, and raised fears that Iran‑linked hackers could target America’s financial sector in retaliation. Iran’s spot in the 2026 World Cup is now uncertain, after U.S.–Israeli strikes and the killing of Iran’s supreme leader prompted the country’s soccer chief to say they may not be able to participate. FIFA says it’s too early to comment, while Iran’s games in Los Angeles and Seattle face added complications because Iranian fans are barred from entering the U.S. under a travel ban. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike at a Kuwaiti port have been identified as Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, and Sgt. Declan Coady. The attack marked the first American casualties of the U.S.–Israel war with Iran. NAS Lemoore has canceled this year's air show amid the conflict in Iran. A spokesperson for Naval Air Station Lemoore said the difficult decision to cancel was due to increased security measures and evolving force protection requirements. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bizarre “Jim Carrey clone” conspiracy erupted online after his César Awards appearance, fueled by a decades‑old decoy clip and a drag artist’s joking Instagram post claiming to impersonate him. In reality, Carrey was genuinely at the ceremony with family, and rumors spiraled only because some fans thought he looked “different” in footage from the event. A California flying‑EV startup has become the latest casualty of the state’s tech downturn, laying off 80% of its workforce as funding dries up and production stalls. The company’s collapse adds to a growing wave of job cuts hitting futuristic transportation firms struggling to turn bold concepts into sustainable businesses. Reese’s founder’s grandson says some newer Reese’s products no longer contain real milk chocolate or peanut butter, calling them “gross and waxy” and made mostly of vegetable oils. Hershey denies changing the classic Peanut Butter Cup recipe but acknowledges tweaks in certain seasonal and specialty items, sparking widespread consumer backlash. Republican Sen. John Cornyn is fighting for a fifth term, with state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt both arguing it's time to change things up. Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are competing in an expensive primary of their own, as they try to make the state competitive in the general election. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. is racing to cripple Iran’s missile and drone capabilities before American forces run out of key interceptor munitions — a concern top Pentagon officials warned President Trump about before the operation began. The U.S. has been burning through air‑defense missiles at an accelerated pace, with repeated Iranian retaliatory barrages threatening to exhaust regional stockpiles. Replenishment is slow, production is limited, and officials say the U.S. could face a dangerous shortage within days if the tempo continues. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. currently has no troops on the ground in Iran, but pointedly refused to rule out deploying them, declaring the U.S. will go “as far as we need to go” to neutralize Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities. Three polls conducted on the initial U.S. attack on Iran find the American public largely unsupportive of the strikes in the Middle East. A Washington Post poll conducted on March 1 found 52% of Americans opposed to President Donald Trump ordering airstrikes against Iran this past weekend, with another 39% in support and 9% unsure. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The display consists of stickers, mocked up in the style of the celebrated Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, which name powerful friends of Epstein and carry QR codes linking to specific entries about them in the files recently released by the Department of Justice. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors in Georgia have begun deliberating the case of Colin Gray, the father of the 14‑year‑old accused of killing two students and two teachers in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting. Gray is charged with second‑degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and multiple cruelty‑to‑children counts, with prosecutors arguing he gave his son the rifle used in the attack despite clear warnings about the teen’s deteriorating mental state. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced bipartisan heat in the Senate as lawmakers blasted her handling of the DHS shutdown and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration officers. Senators pressed her on calling the victims “domestic terrorists” — a claim contradicted by video — and questioned her management of Trump’s mass‑deportation agenda. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas’ Senate primary is razor‑thin. GOP Sen. John Cornyn is battling Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt as he tries to avoid a historic primary loss, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico fight for a rare shot at flipping a statewide seat. Both parties see high stakes and both races could head to runoffs. A new photo of President Donald Trump sparked online buzz after he appeared at a Medal of Honor ceremony with a bright red rash stretching down his neck. The White House doctor says it’s just irritation from a “common preventative skin cream,” with redness expected to last weeks but offered no explanation of what the treatment is for. The moment adds to ongoing attention over Trump’s hand bruising and leg swelling, previously blamed on daily aspirin use and chronic venous insufficiency. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of America’s rarest founding documents including the Treaty of Paris and an early Declaration of Independence engraving are hitting the road for the first time ever as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Flown aboard a specially branded “Freedom Plane”, the records will tour eight U.S. cities, starting in Kansas City, offering free public access to history usually locked away in National Archives vaults. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rene Campos, a registered sex offender running for Fresno’s District 7 council seat, says he won’t drop out despite a push by councilmembers to craft legislation blocking candidates like him from serving. Campos blasted the effort as “institutional overreach,” arguing voters not politicians should decide. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Dutch museum has confirmed a newly rediscovered Rembrandt, thanks to a microscopic study that uncovered the artist’s signature touch a single, tiny brushstroke hidden like a “needle in a haystack.” The 17th‑century portrait had been misattributed for years, but experts now say it is unquestionably the work of the Dutch master. New research suggests popular GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slightly increase the risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to an analysis of more than 146,000 adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. About 4% of GLP‑1 users developed osteoporosis vs. just over 3% of non‑users a 30% higher risk and gout rates were also modestly higher. Researchers say rapid weight loss and reduced nutrient intake may play a role, though the findings are not yet peer‑reviewed. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourettes Action CEO Emma McNally was unambiguous in her thoughts on SNL, turning on capslock in her email to Deadline: “THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.” She continued: “Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette’s. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee that recently uncovered images of him in a pool with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, and the infamous hot tub photo were taken at a hotel in Brunei and are not linked to any sexual misconduct. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula is back from a six‑week absence and pushing SB 1422, a bill to restore Medi‑Cal for undocumented adults after California froze the program amid a $10 billion deficit. He argues the freeze only drives up ER costs and worsens the state’s long‑term budget problems. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The alert was issued on Saturday, a day before a gunman opened fire in Austin, Texas, and authorities are investigating whether or not the suspect was inspired by the situation overseas. The US military has not confirmed how or where the soldiers were killed. It comes after Trump warned “American heroes may be lost” as the US and Israel unleashed mass strikes on Iran – sparking retaliation from Tehran. He said: “The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties, that often happens in war. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal prosecutors in New York signaled in a letter to the court Friday that they would not appeal a judge's decision that removed the death penalty from consideration in the case against Luigi Mangione. This means the federal trial is expected to begin this fall with jury selection in September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli and U.S. military intelligence had long watched and waited for a rare opportunity: senior political and military leaders in Iran holding a meeting—where they could all be killed at once. Fresno’s Iranian-American community said the past 48 hours signal positive change to Iran’s future. Demonstrators brought signs, flags and a speaker to listen and dance to music in River Park on Sunday. Local Iranians were out in full force demonstrating along Blackstone and Nees avenues. It was all in support of regime change in Iran, and the United States’ involvement in taking out Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia police are urging parents to double‑check their kids’ lunch boxes after a student accidentally showed up to school with a canned lemon martini instead of a juice pouch. South Fulton Police shared a photo of the Cutwater cocktail, 11% alcohol, joking, “That is NOT Apple Juice,” while reminding families that morning mix‑ups can happen but alcohol doesn’t belong next to a Lunchable. Animal advocates took to the podium at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose the proposed ordinance banning feeding stray animals in public parks and county buildings. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FCC is targeting soaring NFL and sports streaming costs, warning that fans are being forced to juggle multiple paid platforms just to watch their teams. The agency has launched a public inquiry into whether exclusive streaming deals are hurting consumers and undermining free, over‑the‑air access with some fans now paying thousands a year amid a fragmented sports media landscape. Parents will receive notifications if a child has used the platform repeatedly to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, but users must opt in to get them. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Councilmember Annalisa Perea says she’ll introduce legislation to block registered sex offenders from running for city office, after Fresno resident Rene Campos, who is on the sex offender registry, announced plans to run for the District 7 council seat. State law currently allows registered offenders to run, but Perea and several colleagues say the rules must change. Two crashes in one week at Fresno’s infamous Friant & Shepherd intersection, where red‑light running is a chronic problem, have renewed calls for safety improvements. Neighbors say they’ve long avoided the intersection, and the city now plans $2.5 million in upgrades, including moving back a visibility‑blocking wall and redesigning the right‑turn lane to reduce confusion. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Defense accidentally shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso after mistaking it for a threat, triggering an FAA airspace restriction over Fort Hancock through June. In a joint statement, the Pentagon, CBP, and FAA said the drone was “seemingly threatening,” while congressional Democrats blasted the incident as proof of poor coordination between federal agencies. The Supreme Court is taking up a major Second Amendment case that challenges the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users, a 60‑year‑old law that affects millions of legal medical cannabis patients. Critics, including former Pennsylvania DA Rob Greene, argue the ban is outdated and unconstitutional, while the Trump administration defends it as a key public‑safety measure. The justices will now decide whether cannabis users deserve a carve‑out in federal firearms law. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Unified trustees tabled a resolution that would have formally opposed the city’s SEDA (Southeast Development Area) plan, voting 4–3 to set it aside after a tense, hours‑long meeting. Board President Veva Islas blasted the plan as harmful to Fresno Unified and even warned Mayor Jerry Dyer that “threats from the mayor do not deter me,” while other trustees argued the issue falls outside the school board’s jurisdiction. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A snowball fight in Washington Square Park has blown up into a public clash between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD. Police unions say officers were “attacked,” while Mamdani insists it was “a snowball fight that got out of hand.” One man has been arrested, escalating tensions in the mayor’s first major test with the department. Tampa International Airport said on social media Thursday that it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas at the Florida facility. No, it wasn't being serious. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.