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Australia's Education Ministers have been briefed on the impending social media ban for under 16's. There's been no trace of missing 4 year old Gus, with a renewed search for the little boy ending today. And Has Taylor Swift fallen out with another bestie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's edition is sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking ShopSeptember 30 is the final day of the federal fiscal New Year and one version of today's Charlottesville Community Engagement could perhaps have been about how this region might be affected by a federal shutdown. Each edition of this newsletter could be a lot of different things, but what gets selected is usually a matter of what is available for me to write.I'm Sean Tubbs and for a story on the looming shutdown, I refer you to the Virginia Political Newsletter by my colleague Brandon Jarvis.In today's installment:* Albemarle Supervisors have endorsed their legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly while Charlottesville City Council is still working on theirs* Jaunt turns 50 this year and is seeking stories from riders* Albemarle Supervisors get a progress report on climate action initiatives including where $522K in spending will go this fiscal yearThanks for reading Charlottesville Community Engagement ! This post is public so feel free to share it.First shout-out: A Week Without DrivingHow different would your life be if you didn't have a car? From Monday, September 29 to Sunday October 5, Livable Cville invites you to join the local Week Without Driving experience. The goal is to learn more about barriers and challenges that nondrivers face in our community and to reflect on the challenges you would face as a full-time non-driver.There are many reasons why people do not drive, including people with disabilities, youth, seniors and those who can't afford vehicles or gas. A third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license, but are forced to navigate a mobility system designed almost exclusively for drivers.Livable Cville expects the Week Without Driving experience will help participants better appreciate the challenges and barriers they face. For more information and to register your participation, please visit: https://livablecville.org/weekwithoutdrivingLocal elected officials preparing for 2026 General AssemblyThere are over a hundred days left until the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly and less than two months until legislators can begin to pre-file bills.Across Virginia, localities are determining what priorities they would like to see turned into legislation.At their meeting on September 15, Charlottesville City Council went through a long list of suggestions from the Planning Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the Office of Sustainability.“Energy prices are going up,” said Kristel Riddervold, the city's sustainability director. “Legislative priorities related to expanding distributed energy, meaning solar, all over the place in different ways.”Riddervold said city priorities are for the Virginia General Assembly to maintain the 2020 Virginia Clean Economy Act, full funding for the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank, and reform of rules for construction of data centers. You can see the full list here.The Human Rights Commission submitted a three page list including a request for legislation for expanded rights for those who rent, a request for localities to have right of first refusal to purchase supported housing units, and a $60 million state fund for housing assistance to support 5,000 families. Another legislative request is to require all Virginia localities to maintain a public homeless shelter. You can view this list here.Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston said many of those ideas seem very aspirational and may not take into account political realities.“The one that says here, ‘require that each county and city in Virginia maintain a public overnight homeless shelter or fund a private equivalent,'” Pinkston said. “I mean, that would be lovely because we're, we're doing this. I have a sense for neighboring counties and communities, the work that we're doing here. But does that have any hope of being passed?””City Councilor Michael Payne said many of the Human Rights Commission's requests are part of statewide efforts and many of the aspirations could get through depending on who holds the majority in 2026.“There definitely [are] some that potentially I think really could get passed this year, including like the 5,000 family funds or first right of refusal, but for example, the homeless shelter one you mentioned. I mean, I would feel. I think we could all feel confident saying there's no chance that passes this year.”The Planning Commission submitted a list of 15 potential pieces of legislation. The first addresses the section of state code that is at the heart of the lawsuit against the city's zoning code. Number six is a reintroduction of failed legislation that would allow localities to tax land and improvements at different rates. (view the list)Council will have a further discussion on October 6 before adopting their legislative agenda on October 20.The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is a little further ahead and had the third of three work sessions at their meeting on September 17. Albemarle has four legislative priorities, three of which would involve legislation and the fourth being a budget amendment.“First, we're seeking as a priority enabling localities to enforce the Virginia Landlord Tenant Act,” said County Attorney Andy Herrick. “We're also carrying over from past years expanding the authority to use photo speed monitoring devices.Currently those are limited to road construction work zones and school zones and Albemarle wants to be able to use them on rural roads. Albemarle also wants the General Assembly to try again on legislation to allow localities to hold a referendum on whether to levy a one cent sales tax to fund school construction.“This is an initiative that has been sought in prior years, that's passed the Assembly and been vetoed by the Governor in the past two years,” Herrick said.The budget amendment relates to another item Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed this year. The legislature's version of the budget had funding for a connector trail to connect Biscuit Run Park with the Monacon Indian Nation Tribute.Supervisors adopted their legislative priorities and the next step is to schedule a meeting with area legislators.To learn more about some of the statewide issues, read this story in the Virginia Mercury from Charlotte Rene Woods.Jaunt turns 50 this year and seeks travel storiesAs the Week Without Driving continues, one way people participating might get around is public transit. In addition to Charlottesville Area Transit, the region is served by Jaunt, a public service corporation that formed in 1975.To celebrate, Jaunt is asking people to submit their stories of using the service.“As we look back on 50 years of service, we know the most important part of Jaunt's story is the people we serve,” said Mike Murphy, Jaunt's Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission has always been rooted in community, care, and connection—and this anniversary is about celebrating the ways Jaunt has supported essential regional needs for mobility across generations.”Jaunt was created as Jefferson Area United Transportation but the acronym became the official name in 1983.Have a story from that time? Tell Jaunt at the website they've created.Second shout-out: Five Things ReLeaf has done recently!Time for a subscriber-supported shout-out, this time for ReLeaf Cville!* On April 21, ReLeaf Cville celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by talking with 40 fourth grade students at Greenbrier Elementary about the importance of urban tree canopy, and then planting a tree on the preschool playground* On April 25, the Van Yahres Tree Company donated time and energy to provide tree care to 45 trees ReLeaf planted in the Rose Hill Neighborhood, Fall 2023* On May 10 at RiverFest, Green Team members Moos and Antony joined Keith Pitchford, Board vice-chair, and Cathy Boyd, Executive Director, in providing information about ReLeaf Cville and playing Tree Bingo* In May, C-Ville Weekly profiled ReLeaf Cville's efforts to help homeowners turn their yards into leafy oases - and cool their neighborhoods.* The fourth annual Green Team session took place this week and was designed to equip rising 9th-12th graders in tree knowledge and tree care skills, this year's schedule includes sessions co-led by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Van Yahres Tree Company, Master Naturalists, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Community Climate Collaborative, and Steve Gaines, Charlottesville's Urban Forester.Albemarle Supervisors briefed on Climate Action programs, $522K in FY2026 spendingFor the past eight years, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has been in support of efforts to monitor greenhouse gas emissions as part of an international bid to keep global temperatures from rising. For six years, though, a different set of elected officials opted out of the program.On September 17, 2025, the six elected officials got a briefing from staff on county and regional efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to a world of higher temperatures and more volatile storms. They were also briefed on how staff plans to use $300,000 the Board dedicated to the issue at the end of the FY2026 budget process as I reported at the time.Resources:* 44-page progress report from Albemarle staff* Slide presentation from the briefingBut first, some recent history.Recent historyIn June 1998, local leaders signed a document called the Sustainability Accords, a series of statements intended to solidify the work of several environmental groups working in the area. While climate action itself was not mentioned, the document called for the development of “attractive and economical transportation alternatives to single occupancy vehicle use” and called for the promotion of “conserv[e]ation and efficient use of energy resources.”In December 2007, Albemarle Supervisors voted to adopt a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. At the time, Supervisor Ken Boyd voted for the “Cool Counties” initiative though he expressed concern about the potential impacts. (read a story I wrote then)In the years that followed, a group called the Jefferson Area Tea Party raised concerns about both the resolution and the county's membership in the International Council for Sustainability. The ICLEI group provided resources to measure greenhouse gas reductions and Boyd sought to end participation“We are being infiltrated in local government by an agenda that is set by this international organization,” Boyd said in early May 2011 as I reported at the time. “I think it's now a cancer that is infiltrating our local government here.”By that time, two other Republicans had joined the Board of Supervisors giving Boyd votes he needed to change direction. Democrat Lindsay Dorrier Jr. was a swing vote.Lane Auditorium was packed on the night of June 8, 2011 with some in the crowd defending sustainability efforts and continued participation in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Tea Party claimed that civil liberties were being threatened.At the end of the meeting, Supervisors voted 4-2 to end participation in ICLEI as I reported at the time. Three months later, they ended participation in Cool Counties as reported in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.However, the Republican majority would come to an end in 2013 after Democratic candidates defeated Duane Snow in the Samuel Miller District and Rodney Thomas in the Rio District.Back on the jobIn September 2017, Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution to “support local actions to reduce climate pollution.”“In October 2019, the Board adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement,” said Jamie Powers, a county employee since 2023 who is now Albemarle's Climate Program Manager. “The next year, October 2020, the board adopted the Climate Action Plan and stood up the Climate Action Program to implement that plan and help get the community's emissions down in line with the board's targets.”The targets now call for a 45 percent in emissions reductions from 2008 levels by 2030 and to be carbon-free by 2050.Powers said emissions continue to climb across the world and the effects of climate change are here now as a present crisis rather than one for the future to deal with.“The impacts are generally going to be worse over time and increasingly unpredictable unless we can get global emissions under control,” Powers said. “And we do have a role to play locally.”Albemarle's reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement which set a framework to reduce emissions so that the increase in global warming could be kept below 2 degrees Celsius. The increase is now at 1.5 degrees.Powers said climate change itself is not the underlying problem.“It is a symptom of a set of problems,” Powers said. “This socioeconomic system that we have, it works exactly as designed and it brings us to a climate crisis and a biodiversity crisis and all these sorts of things. So if we are going to effectively address the climate crisis, we need to take a look at our systems and address things appropriately.”The models used by Albemarle and other local governments are complex and conform to the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. These are put together by ICLEI and emissions come from many source sectors.“The major sectors of emissions are transportation, stationary energy, and that includes solar,” said Greg Harper, Albemarle's chief of environmental services. “That would be kind of like reducing that stationary energy. Ag force and land use is a smaller contributor and then waste as well.”Albemarle resumed doing inventories in 2018 and Harper said emission levels dropped during COVID but increased for 2022. Data is about two years behind. Harper said reductions can be decreased many ways, such as if many groups can work together to reduce a metric known as “vehicle miles traveled.”“We don't want to stop activity in the county, obviously, but we want to shift people from driving a car by themselves to taking mass transportation, getting on their bicycle for smaller commutes,” Harper said.Powers said Albemarle has been active in many ways to encourage reductions such as supporting home energy improvements, providing “climate action activity kits” through a nonprofit, installing electric vehicle chargers, and creation of the Energy Resource Hub.Albemarle also provided several grants including $20,000 for the International Rescue Committee's New Roots farming program to allow them to electrify equipment and improve their agricultural practices.“If we break down some of the things that they were doing from their composting practice, we calculated that about 25 tons of carbon dioxide is sequestered by them using the composting practices,” Powers said. “About 5 tons of avoided emissions by removing synthetic fertilizers from their operations.”All told, Powers said about 38 tons of carbon dioxide emissions were prevented.Albemarle County is also collaborating with the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia on the Resilient Together initiative which seeks to create a resilience plan to adapt to a different weather pattern. That will come before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in early 2026.FY2026 fundingPowers also outlined a recommendation of how Albemarle might put that $300,000 to use, as well as another $222,000 in carry over funds for climate action.“The Board made it clear we wanted to emphasize projects that are going to get the most value in terms of emission reductions in FY26,” Powers said.The Residential Energy Improvements line item is intended to assist property owners with lower incomes and that $237,000 does not include another $150,000 the county received through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.“A lot of times, especially in low income households, energy is going out the window, literally,” Powers said. “And so how can we help those folks tighten up their envelopes so when they're turning the AC or the heat on, it's still staying in the home instead of heading out the window.”The Local Energy Alliance Partnership (LEAP) and the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) are partners on that project. Powers said the goal will be to reach up to 50 homes, decreasing emissions classified as “stationary” energy. He estimates the return on investment will be about $3,000 per ton of emissions prevented.Another $100,000 will be spent on energy efficiency in county-owned buildings.“Most likely implementation looks like LED installation, LED fixture installation, likely at two different buildings,” Powers said. “If we transition the equivalent of the space of Northside Library to those fixtures, we would reduce again in that stationary energy category, one of those four categories by 0.03 at $700 per ton and annually that'd be a 143 ton reduction.”Albemarle funded the Energy Resource Hub in FY2025 at the $100,000 level and an additional $63,000 for this year. This is a program that helps homeowners find rebates and other incentives.Partners have not yet been found for the Climate Action Collaboration initiative.For previous coverage on climate action issues, visit Information Charlottesville.Reading material for September 30, 2025* Whistleblowers accuse HUD of ‘systematically undermining' fair housing laws, Ryan Kushner, Multifamily Dive, September 25, 2025* HUD cuts multifamily mortgage insurance premiums, Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive, September 26, 2025* Albemarle County to consider delay on data center ordinance, Jenette Hastings, WVIR 29NBC, September 28, 2025* Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.'s changing landscapes, Evan Visconti, September 29, 2025* Charlottesville's schools are old. Local officials are trying to change that, Brandon Kile, Cavalier Daily, September 29, 2025* Afton Scientific breaks ground on $200 million expansion in Albemarle, Kate Nuechterlein, September 29, 2025What's the ending, #929?Today I could not get moving. Something is off but my job is to bring people information. I picked up four new paid subscribers since posting the May 2025 transactions, and it is important to get out what I can.The story I wanted to tell today was an accounting of yesterday's traffic congestion caused by a truck hitting a bridge under construction that carries Old Ivy Road over the U.S. 250. I lack the resources to get such a story together but I have questions about whether such an incident is covered by emergency management officials in the area.There are so many stories I want to tell, and sometimes the best I can do is link to other people's coverage. Here's a story from VPM. Here's one from 29NBC News. Here's another from CBS19. How about Cville Right Now?There is a lot of rhetoric about climate action and moving people out of automobiles. Is any of it having any effect? Are fewer people driving alone? How many people are paying attention to this issue? What is the community supposed to do when a major highway is shuttered for hours? Are we all so endless trapped in a news cycle that solutions remain elusive, situations remain intractable?I don't have the answer but I know I want to be part of an information ecosystem that seeks to do better than what we have at the moment with a series of wicked problems that are difficult to solve in this era of fragmentation.So what's today's ending? A note that David Bowie's Diamond Dogs helped me think this morning and this 1973 special seems important. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

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There is a different gravity to holidays weeks as the routine is challenged in exchange for the illusion of a day off. Or at least, that's definitely the case with this edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement produced at the end of a truncated week in which a lot seems to have happened. I'm Sean Tubbs, and if you're a skeptic of the audio, I still recommend listening to the first story today.In this edition:* Charlottesville City Council ends consideration of anti-camping ordinance after pushback from homeless advocates (read the story)* Charlottesville City Attorney explains why Gentry Locke still represents city in case against zoning code (read the story)* An update on some residential projects under review in Charlottesville* Ridership on Charlottesville Area Transit up five percent in FY2025 (read the story)* Rivanna River pedestrian bridge once again misses out on federal funding (read the story)* 5K race planned Sunday to raise money for prostate cancer research (read the story)* Albemarle's deputy fire chief is now Charlottesville's emergency management coordinator (read the story)Sponsor: Westwind FlowersIt's that time of year we've all been waiting for… Dahlia season!Westwind Flowers in Orange, Virginia believes the blooms in your vase should be just as fresh, and just as local, as the food on your table.Join them in September at their Gordonsville floral studio for their Dahlias & Desserts Workshop—sweet treats, stunning flowers, and serious fun.Then in October, grab your shears and sign up for their Dahlia U-Pick events at their farm… a flower lover's dream come true!But why wait? Order your locally grown, freshly harvested Dahlia bouquets today, delivered straight to your home, your office, or to someone special.Westwind Flowers offers sustainably grown, thoughtfully curated cut flowers, perfectly suited to the season, and the special moments in your life.Learn more at westwindflowers.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

A look at what is happening behind the scenes at the White House and what the survivors are saying about this administration's handling of the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Michael Smerconish gives President Trump some free advice on how to address the Epstein files. Plus, Lanny Davis joins Michael Smerconish to discuss how the Trump administration is mishandling the Epstein files.  Also on the show, Michael Smerconish delivers his commentary on Hunter Biden and his criticism towards Democrats. Tara Setmayer, a resident scholar at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, weighs in on the matter. And, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig answers the poll question and dives into what a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In May, Trump was briefed and knew his name is all over the Epstein files. Since that briefing, the DOJ's move has been to seal the evidence and keep the public in the dark. Attorney General Pam Bondi's deputy, Todd Blanche (Trump's former defense attorney) are visiting with Ghislaine Maxwell — Epstein's longtime co-conspirator — in prison. It would seem a deal is in the offing. Meanwhile, Trump distracts by raging at Obama, and Tulsi Gabbard happily tosses more gasoline on the conspiracy bonfires about Obama. Award-winning journalist Gil Gross and former federal prosecutor David Katz join us to expose the cover-up, examine the legal risks, and track the growing panic among Trump's GOP allies

Sources say President Donald Trump was privately told in May that his name appeared in the Epstein documents — despite later denying it. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche briefed him during a routine DOJ update. The report contradicts recent public statements by Trump and has stirred internal backlash. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics US Congressman Eric Burlison discusses the Buga UFO orb case, a Japanese Congressional UFO initiative, and how it's currently an uphill battle to get UFOs discussed in the US Congress. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1938992170695799197Mars Colonies since 1964, AI, American Pope & Israel Iran War - Gene Decode Update. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1939650201834119264Congressman Eric Burlinson was told by David Grusch that President Trump was briefed about Nordic extraterrestrials during his first term of office. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1939492392781955214It would be great to have David Grusch and Emery Smith get together to discuss the non-human biologics that were recovered at more than 10 UFO crash retrieval sites in the US. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1939672050458595592Some great UFO humor. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1939675786769993729 Confirmation that there will be another attempt to incorporate a UAP Disclosure Act in this year's National Defense Authorization Act. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1939980359816364257JP discusses some photos he took in 2017 of a cigar-shaped mothership that released small metallic orbs similar to the Buga Sphere found in Colombia. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940161322437447885JP releases video of a UFO flying over his house and immediately after felt chest pains and had to seek medical assistance. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940170745302130827Claim that ancient space arks have not fallen into the wrong hands sparks controversy. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940379402098909346Did President Trump Stop the Gog and Magog End Times War? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940733039312884067Third interstellar object, after Oumuamua and Borisov, enters our solar system. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940754395744117117Intimidating children not to reveal UFO crash retrieval operations. https://x.com/JasonTSands/status/1940913947840074156My interview with Dr. Andrea Martin and Michele Porto Freire discussing my exopolitics research, decreasing prospects for official disclosure, and thoughts about the Galactic Federation of Worlds. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1940957289898213705Are Alien MedBeds the Golden Cure to Disease & Aging? - Get Early Access on Patreon https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1941094165485658270Next Exopolitics Monthly Briefing on July 19Now on Vimeo - Dilemma of a Star Trek Future webinar https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dilemmastartrekfutureOn Crowdcast - https://www.crowdcast.io/c/dilemmastartrekfuture Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Burlison has been out and about doing interviews about alien life. There have been reports that perhaps Grusch briefed President Trump on alien life? Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts. #uap #ufo #ufos #uaps #alien #aliens #hybrid 

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues to hold, but many questions remain about exactly what the state of Iran's nuclear capabilities are, as well as what their intentions are, and what will happen next. Today, members of the Senate were briefed behind closed doors by the administration with many emerging from the meeting divided over what they heard. Anderson speaks to Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, former senior operations manager with the CIA Norman Roule, and retired Air Force general and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Philip Breedlove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A democratic senator says Iran's nuclear program was not obliterated after receiving a closed door intelligence briefing. Republicans are coming to Trump's defense. Plus, Zoran Mamdami joins to discuss his stunning victory against Andrew Cuomo in New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senators were briefed on the high-stakes military mission that reportedly “obliterated” Iran's nuclear facilities—a word the media just can't stop repeating. Pags shares their reactions and cuts through the hype. Then, when a caller accuses Pags of going too hard on the left-wing media, he fires back with facts—breaking down why holding the press accountable is essential to protecting the truth. Plus, Daniel Turner joins the show to deliver exclusive insight into the future of nuclear energy in Iran vs America—this is info you won't get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's War Fever Has BROKEN! In The Past 24 Hours, The World Was Pulled Back From The Brink Of Nuclear Armageddon After President Trump Was Briefed On The Potentially Planet-Killing Scenarios That A Direct US Attack On Iran Could Trigger

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 20th of May and here are the headlines.1. India's Global Anti-Terror Diplomacy DriveIndia has launched a major diplomatic outreach, sending seven multi-party delegations to 32 countries to highlight its fight against terrorism, particularly from Pakistani soil. Briefed by the Ministry of External Affairs, the teams will explain India's military response after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. PM Modi framed the doctrine as part of a global anti-terror campaign, stating there will be zero tolerance for terror sheltered by “nuclear blackmail.” The goal: convince the world not to equate India, a terror victim, with Pakistan, a terror perpetrator.2. TMC Replaces Yusuf Pathan With Abhishek BanerjeeAfter initially rejecting the Centre's move to include Yusuf Pathan in its foreign outreach delegations, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has nominated Abhishek Banerjee instead. The switch came after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee. Abhishek, the party's general secretary, will now join the anti-terror diplomatic push. Separately, TMC is sending its own delegation, led by Manas Bhunia, to Jammu and Kashmir to support victims of cross-border terror. Earlier, Pathan, a cricketer-turned-MP, had been named without TMC's consultation, prompting the initial protest.3. Heavy Rains Disrupt Bengaluru; Red Alert IssuedBengaluru faced severe disruptions on Tuesday after intense pre-monsoon thundershowers caused widespread flooding and traffic chaos. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the city and Karnataka, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning through May 26. Commuters struggled, with some taking two hours to travel just 7 km. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has echoed warnings of extremely heavy rainfall and advised caution. The relentless downpour left several areas waterlogged, reigniting concerns over the city's poor infrastructure and monsoon preparedness.4. Veteran Nuclear Scientist M R Srinivasan Dies at 95M R Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and a pioneer of India's nuclear program, passed away on Tuesday at age 95. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Srinivasan played a key role in developing India's indigenous nuclear capabilities, working alongside legendary scientist Dr Homi Bhabha. Honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, his death marks the end of a historic era in Indian science. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru paid floral tributes to the distinguished scientist's mortal remains.5. Netanyahu Offers Conditional End to Gaza WarIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he's willing to end the Gaza war if Hamas agrees to strict terms, including disarming. His statement comes amid rising international pressure, with the UK, France, and Canada threatening sanctions over Israel's latest Gaza offensive. Netanyahu slammed these nations for demanding a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for “genocidal attacks on Israel.” In a joint statement, the Western leaders criticized Israel's denial of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, warning that it could violate international law if continued.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

The department of Home Affairs is currently briefing Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on a number of issues, including state-funded legal representation for undocumented foreign nationals. The department is also providing update on its collaboration with the Department of Social Development on services provided to undocumented foreign and migrant children. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abongwe Kobokwana

ANOTHER DIGITAL CITIZEN Episode 481- Briefed On Top-Secret Norway Miracle On This Episode Of ANOTHER DIGITAL CITIZEN: We will be talking about News of the Week, Trond Tells the Truth, TV of the Week, Eurovision Song Reviews, and Much, Much More. Check out “The Hottie and the Nottie” Riff over on Trivial Theaters Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBQ3S4oWTYA —You can email us at anotherdigitalcitizen@gmail.com— — Also, Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify today! — Apple Podcasts: — https://tinyurl.com/y4hahrc2 — Spotify: — https://tinyurl.com/y6bt2kd8 —

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President Trump has denied reports that Elon Musk was briefed on a potential war with China. Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Ben Siegel.

Micheál Lehane, RTÉ Political Correspondent, discusses the return of the Dáil and the agenda for Cabinet.

Ross Coulthart says that Elon Musk was not being truthful when he told Joe Rogan that he has not had any knowledge that UFO retrieval programs are real. Coulthart says he has sources that say that the SpaceX head was indeed breifed. Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts. #uap #ufo #sapcex #elonmusk #alien #aliens #disclosure  RIDGE Right now Ridge is having their once-a-year Anniversary Sale.  Get up to 40% Off at https://www.Ridge.com/DTE. Just head to Ridge.com/DTE to see their biggest sale of the year! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.    

WILD Encounter with unacknowledged Special Access Programs EXPOSED! Charles McNeal has been Posting lately on X, about his own experiences in and around unacknowledged special access programs. He hopes to prevent a coming FALSE FLAG ALIEN INVASION.This Episode was ALTERED/EDITED after we had some technical issues with the guests restrictions, In the first few minutes, you wont be able to hear my QUESTIONS, to the guest, but only for the first 5 minutes or so. It was a challenge technically, but, we made the most of it. hope you enjoy!LINK THREAD—https://allmylinks.com/total-disclosure TOTAL DISCLOSURE'S HUB The 1—Stop-For all things Total Disclosure— From Our Documentaries, Clips, Youtube Videos, & Podcasts, keep up to date with Everything, here on TDPs Website—- www.totaldisclosure.orgFOLLOW Charles On X---> X.com/@truthTold24Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/total-disclosure-ufos-coverups-conspiracy--5975113/support.

President Biden & Gov. Newsom briefed on the LA wildfires; President-elect Trump meets with Senate Republicans in Washington, DC on agenda; departing leaders of FTC, CFTC, CDC discuss policies under new administration; more reaction to Donald Trump saying U.S. should take Greenland; possibly final meeting this week of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Tim Kaine says the delegation will have a classified briefing Thursday on the incident that happened in 2023.

As promised four weeks ago, this is the fifth Saturday of November. Or at least, this podcast edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement is being produced on November 30. Every week I write over two dozen stories but only some of them are converted into audio versions both for this feed and for WTJU-FM. Most of those stories also end up being added to Information Charlottesville, the archival companion to this Substack feed. I'm Sean Tubbs, and I put this together for many reasons but a love of audio production is at the top of the list.Here's what's in the edition for the final Saturday of this month:* Albemarle Supervisors briefed on potential revenue gap in five-year financial work session (learn more)* The UVA Foundation seeks firms to build 600 units of mixed-income housing at North Fork (learn more)* Albemarle Planning Commission recommends denial of a “public garage” in Keene (learn more)* Charlottesville's Board of Architectural Review wants a different design for a proposed hotel for 218 W. Market Street (learn more)* The director of the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority RSWA director briefs officials on some of the challenges facing the disposal industry including a dwindling amount of landfill space (learn more)* Charlottesville using ranked-choice voting to select name for holiday tree (learn more)First shout-out: Shout-outs on Town Crier Productions!When I went back to journalism in 2020, I started a Patreon account as one way to figure out how to pay my bills. For years I had the idea of producing something that sounded like a public radio show, and I decided to offer “shout-outs” to those who were in the $25 a month tier.That's why you read or hear brief spots for WTJU, the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Plant Virginia Natives, and other entities that opted for that tier. Over the years I've expanded this and those who pay more than $200 a year through Substack also get a shout-out.In 2025, I plan to shake up the system a little as I try to bring in more revenue to help grow Town Crier Productions as a business. I don't have anything to offer just yet, but I'm interested in hearing from businesses and organizations that might want to help support the work and reach a growing audience. So, drop me a line and let's build the community together!Second shout-out: Cvillepedia!Cvillepedia is an online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this second shout-out today is to provide a little bit about what I know. I helped create the website back in the late 2000's as a way of keeping track of all of the stories being written for the nonprofit news organization I worked for at the time.Now Cvillepedia is hosted by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library under the stewardship of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. There are over 6,500 articles and we need volunteers to help keep it up to date and to capture more of this community's history, present, and future.One of those articles is November 30 and there's a list of some things that happened today:* 1897 – Charlottesville City Council holds a special meeting to discuss supplementing the area's water supply and they agreed to sell $35,000 worth of bonds to finance improvements. [1]* 1899 – The last Thanksgiving of the century was held on the final day of the month. [2]* 1903 – A special meeting of the Charlottesville City Council takes place and City Engineer C.L. DeMott comments that the city is run by the street railway company. Mayor J. Samuel McCue said that might have been true of a different Council. [3]* 1905 – President Theodore Roosevelt traveled through Charlottesville on his way to Pine Knot. [4]* 1925 – Planning continues for the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with Charlottesville hoping to take the lead. [5]* 2010 – Kick-off meeting for Belmont Bridge replacement at CitySpace. [6][7]There's so much more to had and so many sources to cite. If you're interested in helping out, drop me a line and I'll put you in touch with someone at the ACHS. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

What if you could make better decisions with less stress? Kristen and Mike go deep into the science of decision-making, exploring why it's such a crucial leadership skill and sharing practical frameworks to help you decide with confidence. They reveal surprising research showing that leaders make around 35,000 decisions daily and that 85% of leaders have experienced decision distress in the past year. But there's hope - by understanding cognitive biases, using structured processes, and learning when to delegate decisions, you can dramatically improve your decision-making abilities. Whether you're struggling with decision fatigue or want to help your team make better choices, this episode offers concrete tools you can start using today.Download your free PDF of the BRIEFED decision-making framework reviewed in the episode: llpod.link/decisionHighlights:Why quick, authoritative decision-makers are often seen as more effective leadersThe optimal amount of information needed before making a decision (hint: it's not 100%)How System 1 (fast) and System 2 (slow) thinking affect our choicesCommon cognitive biases that impact decision-making, including anchoring bias and sunk cost fallacyIntroduction to the BRIEFED decision-making framework for complex decisionsA practical matrix for knowing which decisions to make yourself vs delegate to your teamWhy debriefing after important decisions is crucial (and often skipped)Links & Resources Mentioned:Download the BRIEFED Decision-Making FrameworkOracle Study: The Decision DilemmaMIT Sloan Review: Effective Leaders Decide About DecidingThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierNever Split the Difference by Chris VossIron-Sharpened Leadership by John L. GronskiThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanIt's Your Ship by Captain D. Michael AbrashoffPlaying to Win by A.G. LafleyRelated Episodes:#2 The New Playbook for Leadership Presence#5 A Leader's Guide to Imposter Syndrome#9 Leadership Book Club: The Coaching HabitPodcast Website: www.loveandleadershippod.comInstagram: @loveleaderpodFollow us on LinkedIn!Kristen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbsharkey/ Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-364970111/Learn more about Kristen's leadership coaching and facilitation services: http://www.emboldify.com

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, Intelligence Officials brief the Trump Campaign on an Iranian assassination plot targeting Trump. Harris sits down for another word salad laced, softball interview with one of her cheerleaders at MSNBC. The Washington Post compares the Trump/Harris economic plans for the country,.

SECURITY CHAOS: Trump Just Briefed on New Threats.

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the political activists who don't want to know some very basic information about Kamala Harris; law enforcement group backing Harris exposed as a sham; UN speeches Tuesday included the President of El Salvador saying they don't censor speech; tropical storm Helene update; China is engaging African countries by listening to what they want, rather than telling them what they should be doing; Harris' surrogates can't answer questions because they are not getting the talking points; ACLU questionnaire from 2019 shows Kamala Harris answers that put her to the left of Bernie Sanders; Trump has been briefed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding credible threats on his life by Iran; A Time Magazine article "Iran, Trump and the Third Assassination Plot." For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How strong are U.S. policies in countering threats such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? Panelists gather at the victims of communism foundation to weigh in. We'll also hear from Rep. John Moolenaar on how the CCP is exporting surveillance systems abroad. House Speaker Mike Johnson is asking Ukraine to fire its ambassador. GOP representatives are investigating President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Pennsylvania—saying it was intended to boost Harris's campaign. Former President Trump issues a stern warning against Iran. He responds to intelligence that Iran might be plotting to assassinate him. Here's what the secretary of state says about the threat. There's also something surprising about the site of an upcoming Trump rally. From a broken chain of command, to communication failures—a Senate interim report unveils multiple security lapses in the assassination attempt on former President Trump. That and more when we return. What are the unanswered questions about the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt of former President Trump? We'll have Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee tell us more. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

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TOur own Pavel has made some news this week when he heard from a source that hints that the big event that is supposed to happening the 2027+ range that Lue Elizondo and others have spoken about is indeed an object in space headed towards Earth. It is not organic and it is course correcting apparently. What do we make of this? Kristian nad Peter discuss and then are joined by Pavel. #uap #ufo #ufonews #uapnews #alien #governement #NHI   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP: Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/DTE today to get 10% off your first month.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports U.S. intelligence officials say they've briefed Donald Trump's campaign about Iran threats on his life.

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September 25, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on "real and specific threats" from Iran to assassinate Donald Trump and the Senate investigation into the first assassination attempt.

Fox's Ryan Schmelz reports on the House having a lot to unpack in the wake of both assassination attempts on former President Trump

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Donald Trump is said to be safe, and there is a person in custody, after shots were fired near the former president in Florida

On episode 13 of the livestream, Ryan breaks down the latest UFO news, including...- Did King Charles fly a UFO?- The Elizondo interviews with NewsNation and Joe Rogan.- Did The Black Vault catch the Pentagon Lying about AATIP?- Did a former CIA official brief a presidential advisor on "otherworld tech"?- India Space Research chairman says aliens have visited Earth.Black Vault Documents, CLICK HERELearn more about ANOMACON: www.anomacon.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesByMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comWebsite: www.somewhereintheskies.comStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12UYouTube Channel: CLICK HERETwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/somewhereskies/videosOrder Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCTwitter: @SomewhereSkiesRead Ryan's Articles by CLICKING HEREOpening Theme Song, "Ephemeral Reign" by Per KiilstofteProduced by LIONSGATECopyright © 2024. Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning and welcome to another edition of the audio version of Charlottesville Community Engagement this time for August 17, 2024. This particular edition of the podcast originally aired on WTJU this morning at 6 a.m. This is the 230th day of the year meaning we are 62.8 percent of the way to 2025. A lot will happen between now and then, but here is some of what has happened in the last two weeks or so. I'm Sean Tubbs of Town Crier Productions, and written versions of these stories appear at infocville.com: In this sonic edition:* Council wants District Avenue roundabout to offer full access to Meadows neighborhood (learn more)* City Council approves three acquisitions for parkland and trails (learn more)* A brief land use update from the University of Virginia (learn more)* Herrick named as Albemarle's interim county attorney (learn more)* Area convention and visitors bureau has moved to a new location (learn more)* Albemarle Supervisors briefed on procurement mechanism for Eastern Avenue (learn more) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

This being a leap year, July 18 is the 200th day of the year. Will knowing that piece of information have any effect on how this day flows for you? Is there any significance to this being the 707th edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement? If so, can it be found by listening to endless covers of the song Seven and Seven Is? I'm Sean Tubbs, and while that's unlikely I'm going to keep trying. In today's installment:* Charlottesville City Council is briefed on work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions including a new dashboard to keep track of progress* The Albemarle County Economic Development Authority endorses a request to increase the pay scale for federal employees in the Charlottesville Metropolitan area * Albemarle County has issued a request for proposals for a firm to change the traffic layout of The Square in Crozet and provide other improvements  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to UAP Tuesday on The Big Thing found on the Down To Earth Podcast feed. Today we dive into all of the information that has been going down. The Schumer-Rounds bill might actually start collecting data from the agencies in the government in October classified or not. Documents leaks show that President Trump was addressed in documents pertaining to UFOs and antigravity technology. Recently he was asked if he was ever briefed on UFOs and he said he was. Is more coming in disclosure? Will Karl Nell reveal anything at all at the SALT conference? This and more on UAP Tuesdays with Kristian Harloff and Mark Reilly.

Kim Sengupta, Defence and Diplomatic Editor at The Independent, discusses the latest efforts to negotiate a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Grace welcomes senior editor of The Federalist John Daniel Davidson to the show to cover what's happening on Capitol Hill.

PREVIEW: #GULFWAR: Excerpt from a conversation with colleague Jeff McCausland about his service commanding Third Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, Second Armor Cavalry Regiment, US Seventh Corps, during the Gulf War, which was briefed it could take 80% casualties at the front edge of the "left hook" offensive against the Iraqi army, February 24, 1991.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War 1932 Baghdad

Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/TheBigThingShow There is so much happening right now!! Congress will be briefed on information on what David Grusch knew. How much? It could be a little, could be a lot. The big news could be the documentary that Jeremy Corbell is doing with TMZ. What will be leaked in this doc. New footage? New info? It drops today! NOTE (This was filmed before the jellyfish UFO footage was leaked) Finally we discuss the supposed Miami Mall Alien incident. What was real? Fake? This and more on today's show. We are thrilled to welcome Pavel who breaks down these stories and more. Enjoy and please subscribe!  #ufo #UAP #ufoleak #leak #footage #congres #government #military OUR SPONSORS: TRADE: Right now, Trade is offering a free bag with select subscription plans when you visit http://www.drinktrade.com/bigthing. FUM: Head to http://www.TryFum.com/BIGTHING and use my code “BIGTHING” for an additional 10% off plus BOGO Cores until Jan 14th to help make starting The Good Habit that much easier. NUTRAFOL: http://www.Nutrafol.com/ men, and enter promo code BIGTHING AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at http://www.drinkAG1.com/BIGTHING. PAVEL CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@psicoactivop... @psicoactivopodcast OUR MERCH STORE IS LIVE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-... FOLLOW KRISTIAN + FIND HIM ON CAMEO https://cameo.com/kristianharloff TWITTER - https://twitter.com/kristianharloff FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/harloff https://instagram.com/kristianharloff AMAZON WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...

Biden not briefed on attacks on ships in Middle East

Tom Smith began in the NYPD in 1990 and after the Academy was assigned to the 30 Pct in West Harlem. One of the busiest Pct in the NYPD at the time.  While at the 3-0 he was assigned to Anti Crime Unit (Plainclothes) and handled all the gun runs, in progress calls, and Robbery patterns. 1996-1999 Tom was transferred to the Bronx Narcotics Unit.  Involved in numerous large scale Narcotics cases, one of which involved the DEA which resulted in the seizure on 125 kilos of cocaine from Venezuela 1999-2000 Tom was assigned to the Bronx Gang Unit where we conducted an investigation that resulted in the Federal arrest of “OG Mac”, the leader of the East Coast Bloods2000-2003. Tom then went to the 52 pct Robbery Squad and the 41 Detective Squad. 2003-2020 Tom was finally Assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Involved in numerous International and Domestic Terrorism cases. Briefed the highest levels of government. Traveled to 18 countries leading investigations, including a three month deployment to Afghanistan running a kidnapping case of a New York Times Reporter. We successfully got him home 2020 Retired after 30 yrs as a Second Grade DetectiveMedal of ValorHonorable MentionExceptional Merit3 Commendations4 Meritorious Police Duty4 Excellent Police Duty2X Cop of the MonthPBA Cop of the MonthDetective Crime Clinic AwardInvolved in a Shooting in 1993 CoHost GOLD SHIELDSthegoldshieldshow.comYouTube.com/@GOLDSHIELDS@thegoldshieldshow (Instagram)TOM SMITH ((LinkedIn)TomSmith638 (Facebook)DetTomSmith@goldshields (TikTok)Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBella Dama CigarsHackensSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube