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& should people convicted of benefit fraud be named and shamed?

Guests Include: Conservative Caucus' Jim Pfaff, Courage is a Habbit's Alvin Liu, Compass Care's Jim Harden, CFACT's Bonner Cohen, State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, Wisconsin Carry's Nik Clark

February 10, 2026 Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo's Legislation to Protect Veterans Signed Into Law Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Celebrates Major Victory for California veterans SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, today announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (SB 694) was signed into law, strengthening California's protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they have earned. The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act, authored by Senator Bob Archuleta and co-authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, was a top priority for Assemblywoman Schiavo. SB 694 stops illegal, deceptive and predatory practices by unaccredited companies who exploit veterans. These VA benefit claim sharks sometimes charge veterans as much as $20,000 for services that they can instead access for free from County Veteran Service Officers and other federally accredited organizations. “As Chair of the Military and Veterans Committee and the daughter of a disabled veteran, alongside so many, we fought to protect disabled veterans from illegal fees charged by predatory claims sharks,” said Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. “Veterans who earned their benefits through service and great sacrifice, deserve every penny. With the Governor's signature of SB 694, we are making it clear that we will always protect our veterans and hold predators accountable.” The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act brings California law into alignment with federal law and accreditation standards and strengthens enforcement tools to protect veterans from financial harm. It establishes clear guardrails to prevent illegal fees and financial exploitation by requiring individuals who assist with veterans' benefits claims to meet federal accreditation standards. It also creates important privacy protections by restricting the misuse and sharing of veterans' private data. “Today, I am proud to stand with a coalition of veterans organizations in celebration of the signing of SB 694, legislation that continues our commitment to vigorously protect those who have sacrificed so much to protect us," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Claim sharks pose a financial risk to veterans who need help with their benefits claims. SB 694 will degrade and deter the ability of these predatory individuals or companies to exploit veterans seeking help accessing their benefits. I thank Senators Archuleta and Cervantes, and Assemblywoman Schiavo, for authoring this legislation and Governor Newsom for signing it into law and making it clear: If you want to charge veterans for help with their benefits claims, you must be accredited by the VA." “Veterans served this nation with honor and sacrifice, and they have earned every benefit their country owes them,” said Senator Bob Archuleta, Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. “This legislation ensures veterans are protected from individuals who prey on their trust, their service, and their need for help. This law reinforces California's commitment to honoring veterans with real, meaningful protections.” The signing of the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act builds on California's broader efforts to safeguard veterans, service members, and their families who call California home to ensure they receive the benefits that they have earned. The Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act takes effect on January 1, 2027. ### Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo was elected to the California State Assembly in November of 2022 and re-elected in 2024 to represent the 40th Assembly District, representing the Northwest San Fernando Valley, Val Verde, Castaic and the Santa Clarita Valley. Upon her election, she was appointed as Assistant Majority Whip by the Speaker of the Assembly and now serves as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. During her first term she brought back a record $93 million district investment in school and community safety, seniors meal programs, veteran housing, domestic violence services and creating local jobs. Prior to her election, Assemblywoman Schiavo was a Nurse Advocate and Small Business Owner who worked in the labor movement for more than 20 years. Throughout her career, Assemblywoman Schiavo helped deliver healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, to more than one million people. In the Northwest San Fernando Valley, she co-founded an organization that helped secure housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness, has delivered more than 50,000 meals to people in need, and increased resources to help keep our communities safe. Assemblywoman Schiavo lives in Chatsworth with her creative kid where they love to hike in the Santa Susana Mountains.

The odds of a government shutdown in the United States taking place before Saturday, February 14, have surged to 85%. This rise has occurred amid a sustained downward trend in Bitcoin and the overall crypto market, with total market capitalization currently at $2.3 trillion, down 1.8%.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Market crash01:30 El Salvador at risk02:00 Tariff threats03:00 Russia03:45 Now or never04:00 Unprecedented times04:30 Job loses SKYROCKETING05:20 CNBC: How the Fed will response07:30 Tom Lee: The macro is confusing09:00 Bloomberg: Shutdown over DHS11:20 Clock is ticking12:15 Paul Atkins on tokenized stocks & self-custody14:30 Standard Charter15:40 Hopium16:45 Tom Lee: Bitcoin outperforms gold in 202618:50 ETH Bottom?19:30 CNCB: Crypto Institutions insulated from volatility21:15 Mr. Beast could be the key21:50 Vlad: Robinhood Social coming soon#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Shutdown Crash Imminent?

Reporter, Barry Gallagher outlines the Residential Tenancies Bill, which will change the law around renting in the country.

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If we want to fix food, we have to fix the institutions shaping what our kids eat every day. Public schools are effectively the largest restaurant chain in America, serving 30 million children. For many of them, school meals account for half of their daily calories. And yet, a majority of those calories still come from ultra-processed food. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Nora LaTorre, CEO of Eat Real, to talk about why the school cafeteria may be the most powerful lever we have to reverse the childhood health crisis—and why change is already happening faster than most people think. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Today we discuss: • Why school food policy affects your family • How removing added sugar from school menus can change focus, behavior, and long-term health • Why school lunch participation rises when districts upgrade to real food • How changing school procurement reshapes local farms and food systems • What you can do as a parent to influence your district In less than two years, Eat Real–partnered districts are proving that real food can scale across red states, blue states, rural communities, and major cities. When procurement changes, farms change, and when menus change, our children have a better chance to thrive. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Pique, Korrus, Qualia, BON CHARGE, BIOptimizers and Maui Nui. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman.   Upgrade your lighting. Enjoy 15% off at korrus.com/drhyman. Go to qualialife.com/hyman and use code HYMAN at checkout for an extra 15% off. Upgrade your routine. Head to boncharge.com/hyman and use code DRMARK for 15% off. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Learn more about the health benefits of venison and how to get yours, head over to mauinuivenison.com/hyman. (0:00) The health crisis facing children and the role of schools (1:26) Dr. Hyman's personal connection with Nora LaTorre (2:00) The burden of chronic disease and diet's impact on children's health (3:32) Systemic food industry issues and transforming public school cafeterias (7:35) Success stories in school nutrition and mental health concerns (11:06) Long-term impacts of poor diet and research on sugar reduction (15:32) Overcoming challenges in the school food system (23:18) Cost myths of healthy eating and improving school food quality (27:22) Economic benefits and performance impacts of real food in schools (31:07) Nutrition's role in children's behavior and quick dietary change benefits (35:07) Expanding real food programs and empowering advocacy (41:24) Educating families and key food policy initiatives (46:34) Legislation efforts for healthier school meals (49:00) Eliminating ultra-processed foods and the public school role (57:04) Addressing nutrition myths and powerful system change levers (1:01:53) Investing in school meals and underrated family health habits (1:03:29) Policy changes and the impact of real food on kids' futures (1:05:05) Hope for food system change and fixing food to fix health issues (1:07:53) Getting involved with Eat Real and Food Fix Uncensored (1:10:30) Closing remarks, social media plugs, and sponsor gratitude

Andrew & Tom discuss non-farm payrolls data & the odd collab to break up Big Medicine. Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

The newly confirmed Feb. 10 White House meeting on stablecoin policy is being framed by some market observers as a step toward breaking the logjam around the CLARITY Act, a broad crypto market-structure bill that has already run into procedural hurdles in the Senate.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 White House Meeting02:00 CLARITY Odds02:30 Scott Bessent blames Coinbase04:15 Patrick McHenry: Memorial day05:50 Stop the crash06:30 David Sacks & Patrick Witt  jobs on the line07:30 April 3rd08:00 BlackRock wants it08:45 Fairshake war chest09:15 WLFI09:45 Gov. Shutdown10:30 Iran conflict11:00 Tom Lee: Why no mention?11:15 Bank lobby power12:30 Trump memecoin a red line?13:20 FUD headlines13:50 SEC silver lining14:20 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #Ethereum~Crypto's Trigger Moment?

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Legislation that would eliminate Missouri's state income tax has the strong support of Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield). He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri" and says it would be a net savings for most Missourians. Leader Riley tells listeners that states without income taxes do better economically, including blue Washington state. Democratic critics say it would blow a hole in Missouri's budget and worry about the impact on state services:

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Utilitarian philosopher, Jeremy Bentham's work, Offenses Against Oneself, a posthumously published part of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Here we examine the range of other perceived sexual offenses Bentham discusses and evaluates, all of which involve the feature "that they consist in procuring certain sensations by means of an improper object." Bentham considers five types: "1. Of the proper species but at an improper time: for instance, after death. 2. Of an object of the proper species and sex, and at a proper time, but in an improper part. 3. Of an object of the proper species but the wrong sex. 4. Of a wrong species. 5. In procuring this sensation by one's self without the help of any other sensitive object." Of all of these, oddly enough but consistent with some of the medical opinions of his time, he considers the last one, i.e. masturbation, to be the most pernicious. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation -amzn.to/2Z470Bq

Marc, Kim, Ethan, and Susan kick off a lively hour covering local and national news. They start with updates on the podcast, social media, and upcoming State of the Union coverage, then dive into top stories including bipartisan support for voter ID, Trump's Federal Reserve commentary, and Olympian controversies. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative action, the born-alive bill, minimum wage for minors, and challenges with redistricting amendments. The hour wraps with lighter “In Other News” segments on Ring cameras helping locate lost pets, a $15,000 engagement ring human crane game, a collapsed amusement ride in India, and an NBA mascot incident, blending news, politics, and quirky stories. Hashtags: #MissouriPolitics #JohnLamping #StateOfTheUnion #VoterID #MinimumWage #ICE #RingCamera #ViralNews #SportsNews

Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to discuss recent legislative activity, including the House passing its first bill of the year—a born-alive abortion bill—and the challenges it faces in the Senate. He weighs in on efforts to lower the minimum wage for minors, emphasizing the value of early work experience, and critiques how lawmakers often defer tough votes to public petitions. Lamping also addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' proposed redistricting language changes, highlighting the complexities and frustrations of Missouri's initiative petition system. Hashtags: #JohnLamping #MissouriLegislation #BornAliveBill #MinimumWage #Redistricting #MarcCoxShow

Send a textIn this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez welcome Tammy Boyd, newly appointed President of Kids' Chance of Florida, for a meaningful conversation centered on service, leadership, and the life-changing impact of educational scholarships for children affected by workplace injury or fatality. Tammy shares how her career in workers' compensation shaped her understanding of the human ripple effects of injury, and why Kids' Chance became a mission she felt called to lead.The discussion highlights the heart of Kids' Chance of Florida's work: providing hope, stability, and educational opportunity for children whose families have experienced devastating loss because of a work-related injury, or in some cases, a death. Tammy reflects on the organization's impact, the stories behind the scholarships, and the collective effort required to sustain and grow the program. She also explains how the Florida chapter fits into the broader Kids' Chance of America network, which supports students nationwide through locally driven chapters united by a shared mission.Throughout the episode, Tammy emphasizes that Kids' Chance is more than a charity; it is a long-term investment in people and communities. She offers a call to action for the workers' compensation community to get involved, reminding listeners that behind every claim is a family whose future can be profoundly changed through education. This episode is a powerful reminder that when an industry comes together in service, its impact reaches far beyond the system itself.Tammy shared that the Florida chapter started in 2015, and to date, has awarded over 100 scholarships totaling over $450K in support of students impacted by workplace injury. At the national level, Kids Chance of America has helped more than 11,000 students with over $42 million in scholarships through its network of 50 chapters, one in every state in the US. Upcoming Kids' Chance of FL events:Flagship event: WCI Golf Tournament (August 23, 2026)Breaking news! New for 2026: 2 golf sessions will be available5K Fun Run in South Florida (coming soon!)For more information and to find a chapter in your state, please visit https://www.kidschance.org/¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Yvonne and Rafael on Linked In or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp

Joe Mag Raollaigh, Political Coverage Editor, reports on the end of the Dublin Airport passenger cap which is to be progressed at Cabinet.

Renee Shaw hosts a discussion about public education legislation with State Sen. Stephen West (R-Paris) and State Sen. Reginald Thomas (D-Lexington), both who serve on the Senate Education Committee; and State Rep. Scott Lewis (R-Hartford) and State Rep. Tina Bojanowski (D-Louisville), both who serve on the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee.

The cap was first introduced as a condition of planning when Terminal 2 was granted planning permission in 2007. Political correspondent Mícheál Lehane has the latest.

In this special emergency edition of The Right Idea, TPPF's Brian Phillips, Robert Henneke, and Mandy Drogin react to the recent wave of student walkouts protesting immigration enforcement.Hundreds of students — including middle schoolers — left campuses during school hours, with some districts allegedly facilitating or failing to stop the disruptions. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and Attorney General Ken Paxton have launched investigations, threatened funding cuts, and warned of educator accountability for enabling these actions.0:00 – Intro: Massive Texas student walkouts protesting ICE1:00 – Gov. Abbott, TEA & AG response: Funding threats & investigations2:12 – Rob Henneke: First Amendment rights vs. school discipline rules4:55 – Why schools MUST enforce rules — no "protest exception"6:49 – Mandy Drogin: As a parent — terrified & furious at the dangers7:52 – Indoctrination in schools: Low civics scores & Marxist influences10:52 – What school leaders SHOULD do: Enforce consequences immediately13:11 – Kids unsupervised downtown — safety failures exposed16:47 – Abuse of power by administrators facilitating walkouts19:40 – Investigations: Holding teachers & districts accountable22:39 – Where is the line between neutrality & active support?26:09 – Planned in advance — prior warnings ignored31:02 – Consequences needed: Funding cuts & license revocations34:49 – Parents: File complaints with TEA Inspector General37:33 – Fight back: 90th Legislative Session & parent empowerment39:21 – School choice explosion — alternative to failing districts42:40 – It's not too late for parents to act & protect kids47:16 – Rob's closing: Join the parent army to retake education

Washington State Tree Fruit Association members and staff gathered in Olympia recently to try and help close the ag knowledge gap between lawmakers and growers. WSTFA lobbyist, David Ducharme ...

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(Feb 9, 2026) A new state proposal could change how people with disabilities experience the Adirondack wilderness; Democratic state lawmakers are pushing the New York for All legislation, an alternative to the bill to limit federal immigration agents' authority; and the Twitchell Lake Association in the southern Adirondacks has spent months compiling the lake's social, natural, and even legal history, and are publishing it all on a new website.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Utilitarian philosopher, Jeremy Bentham's work, Offenses Against Oneself, a posthumously published part of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Here we examine some of the problems that arise out of punishing same-sex relationships using what Bentham calls the "political sanction", i.e. legislation and enforcement.. One of these, which Bentham thinks is a rather weak argument, is that this tends to make more people aware of the perceived offense and give them the idea that it must be pleasurable, since it is being punished. He also raises the likelihood of false or malicious prosecutions, which require only that someone make claims to have seen two men together, and views this as a significant problem. A third problem is that this also makes men liable to extortion or blackmail. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation -amzn.to/2Z470Bq

Bitwise Asset Management, a top crypto management firm, has inked a collaboration with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending protocol Morpho. The crypto firm announced the development on X, stating that both companies plan to launch non-custodial on-chain vaults targeted at generating yield.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Jonathan Man - Portfolio Manager at BitwiseBitWise products ➜ https://bit.ly/BitWisewebsite00:00 intro00:07 CLARITY Act Odds Climb00:37 Tricking Banks With Vaults01:16 Bitwise Launching Vaults02:25 Ethereum and BASE02:56 Security & Trust03:59 Steakhouse vs Bitwise Trust04:52 Withdrawal Times05:15 Curation Fee Revenue Climbing05:59 TradFi vs Vaults06:44 Flare Launches XRP Vaults07:06 Bitwise XRP Vault?08:11 Gold Vaults09:09 More Volatility Incoming?09:52 KYC Slowing Growth?11:00 Bitwise Tangem Vault & Card?11:37 Vault Loyalty Tokens $WISE12:20 Paycheck Direct Deposit To Vaults13:04 CLARITY Passes with Yield Ban?13:28 Banks Try To Ban Vaults13:46 Rate Cuts vs Vault Growth14:09 Total AUM 14:27 Aave vs Morpho15:03 Matt Hougan Vault Maxi15:23 outro#Crypto #XRP #ethereum~DeFi Vault Trick Just Beat the BANKS!

Before the passage of Hate Speech legislation following the tragic attack in Bondi, several rights groups called on the government to include stronger protections against LGBTIQ+ discrimination. - Bago ang pagpasa ng Hate Speech legislation kasunod ng malagim na pag-atake sa Bondi, ilang rights groups ang nanawagan sa gobyerno na magsama ng mas matitinding proteksyon laban sa diskriminasyon sa LGBTIQ+.

Spain and Greece on Tuesday proposed bans on social media use by teenagers as attitudes hardened in Europe against technology some say is designed to be addictive.上周二，西班牙和希腊提出禁止青少年使用社交媒体的提议。随着欧洲社会对被认为“具有成瘾性设计”的技术态度日趋强硬，这一议题引发广泛关注。Spain wants to prohibit social media for under-16s, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Greece is close to announcing a similar ‍ban for children under 15, a senior government source said.西班牙首相佩德罗·桑切斯表示，西班牙希望禁止16岁以下未成年人使用社交媒体。一名希腊政府高级消息人士称，希腊也即将宣布针对15岁以下儿童的类似禁令。Sanchez said social media platform X has amplified disinformation over his administration's decision last week to regularize half a million undocumented workers and asylum seekers.桑切斯表示，社交媒体平台X放大了有关其政府上周决定对约50万名无证移民和寻求庇护者进行身份合法化的虚假信息。The prime minister added his government would introduce a new bill to hold social media executives accountable for illegal and hateful content.首相补充称，政府将提出一项新法案，追究社交媒体高管在传播非法和仇恨内容方面的责任。The measures drew fury from Elon Musk, the owner of X. He responded a few hours later, calling Sanchez "a traitor to the people of Spain".这些措施引发了社交媒体平台X所有者埃隆·马斯克的强烈愤怒。数小时后，他作出回应，称桑切斯是“西班牙人民的叛徒”。Representatives of Google, part of Alphabet, TikTok, Snapchat and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.谷歌（Alphabet旗下）、TikTok、Snapchat和Meta的代表未立即回应置评请求。Beyond boundaries超越国界Spain and Greece join countries such as Britain and France in considering tougher stances on social media, after Australia in December became the first nation to prohibit access to such platforms for children younger than 16.继澳大利亚于去年12月成为全球首个禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体的平台国家后，西班牙和希腊加入英国、法国等国行列，考虑对社交媒体采取更为严厉的立场。Governments worldwide are looking at the impact of children's screen time on their development and mental well-being.全球各国政府正关注儿童屏幕使用时间对其身心发展和心理健康的影响。"Our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone … We will no longer accept that," Sanchez said at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.桑切斯在迪拜举行的世界政府峰会上表示：“我们的孩子正暴露在一个本不该独自面对的空间中……我们将不再接受这种情况。”Spain joins five other European countries that he dubbed the "coalition of the digitally willing" to coordinate and enforce cross-border regulation, Sanchez said, without naming the countries, which are set to hold their first meeting in the coming days.桑切斯表示，西班牙将加入另外五个欧洲国家，组成他所称的“数字监管意愿联盟”，以协调并推动跨境监管措施。这些国家将在未来几天内举行首次会议，但具体国家名称尚未公布。"We know that this is a battle that far exceeds the boundaries of any country," he said. His office did not respond to a request for clarification.他说：“我们知道，这是一场远远超出任何单一国家边界的斗争。”其办公室未回应进一步澄清请求。Legislation to ban children under 15 from social media is currently passing through France's parliament. Britain is also considering similar measures.目前，禁止15岁以下儿童使用社交媒体的立法正在法国议会推进。英国也在考虑采取类似措施。The recent explosion of AI-generated content, and public outcry over reports of Musk's Grok AI chatbot generating nonconsensual sexual images, including of minors, have fueled debate over the risks of such online content.近期，人工智能生成内容激增，加之有关马斯克旗下Grok AI聊天机器人生成未经同意的性图像（包括涉及未成年人）的报道引发公众愤怒，进一步加剧了关于此类网络内容风险的讨论。Sanchez said prosecutors would explore ways to investigate possible legal infractions by Grok.桑切斯表示，检察机关将研究调查Grok可能存在的违法行为的途径。About 82 percent of Spanish respondents said they believed children under 14 should be banned from social media, according to a 30-country Ipsos poll on education published last August. That was up from 73 percent in 2024.根据益普索（Ipsos）去年8月发布的一项涵盖30个国家的教育调查，约82%的西班牙受访者认为应禁止14岁以下儿童使用社交媒体，这一比例高于2024年的73%。In Australia, social media companies deactivated nearly 5 million accounts belonging to teenagers within weeks of the ban taking effect, the internet regulator said last month, suggesting the measure could have a sweeping impact.澳大利亚互联网监管机构上月表示，在禁令生效后的数周内，社交媒体公司已停用近500万个属于青少年的账户，表明该措施可能产生广泛影响。social media ban /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə bæn/社交媒体禁令cross-border regulation /ˌkrɔːs ˈbɔːrdər ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/跨境监管disinformation /ˌdɪsˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/虚假信息legal infractions /ˈliːɡl ɪnˈfrækʃənz/违法行为

We highlight some Pending Legislation in Congress for Veterans and we speak to Larry Brace, the newest member of our Ludlow Veterans Center Team! 

If government can punish “prejudice” toward Islam,it can punish dissent toward anything. That's not public safety.That's viewpoint control.The Bill of Rights was written to stop this.

This week in the business of podcasting: How to run a fulfilling conference panel, audio works on shared time, IAB releases draft of AI scraping legislation, and problems facing the middle class of podcasting. Click here for all the links covered today! You can also find an archive of everything covered on this show by heading to The Download's section of SoundsProfitable.com

On the Feb 6th edition: The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans for an ICE detention facility in Social Circle; Some Georgia taxpayers are going to see some state surplus money returned to them; And State lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at improving the literacy rate.

A coming crypto apocalypse approaches as the total crypto market cap collapses from $4.3 trillion to $2.3 trillion in just four months. The final piece of legislation needed to meld the crypto world with mainstream finance is at risk of getting derailed.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: BTCC00:40 Peak Fear01:15 Congress feeling the pressure: “crypto hell”03:00 Senator Boozeman says “months”03:30 Not Hell... "Ragnarok!"05:30 Tether goes all-in on gold06:00 Hyperliquid Defies Market07:30 Bloomberg girl loses faith?08:40 Tom Lee crashes Michael Saylor keynote to FUD Bitcoin10:30 Tom Lee asks “why no bitcoin adoption?”11:20 World liberty selling Bitcoin to pay loans11:30 FatThumb12:50 Mainstream Media bitcoin price predictions14:10 China making it easier for U.S. to win15:00 Trump hasn't said anything about Crypto yet15:40 Dems gloating16:00 WLFI ad no one wants to hear now17:00 $1Trillion added17:40 Eric Balchunas: ETF boomers stepped up19:50 Trends20:20 Charles Hoskinson: Endure the Red22:50 Bottom in?23:30 Horsley signal24:20 XRP recovery24:30 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #Ethereum~Crypto Hell!

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the Utilitarian philosopher, Jeremy Bentham's work, Offenses Against Oneself, a posthumously published part of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Here we examine the motive of antipathy, which means feeling pleasure in someone else's pain or feeling pain in someone else's pleasure in Bentham's work, and the role it plays in much of the prohibition or punishment of same-sex relationships. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation -amzn.to/2Z470Bq

Infertility is a treatable and curable disease, and infertility treatment needs to be more accessible and affordable to the average American. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by Dr. Kaylen Silverberg from the Texas Fertility Center to discuss something we haven't really touched on before: fertility legislation and the importance of advocating for our rights to start a family! Tuning in, you'll hear all about Dr. Silverberg's career, what led him to fertility legislation, how he has worked with the government, and what he sees happening in the near future in fertility policy and the impacts of these changes. We delve into why IVF needs to be covered by insurance before discussing how you can get involved in making real changes to infertility policy. We even talk about how the conversation about infertility has changed over the years. Finally, and as always, Dr. Silverberg shares what he is grateful for today. Thanks for listening!  

On this Ropes & Gray podcast—the first in a two-part series venturing “inside the house” to draw on experiences and ideas—partner Amanda McGrady Morrison, global co-chair of the firm's private capital transactions practice, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics, compliance, and insights at Ropes & Gray's Insights Lab, former head of compliance for a global asset manager, join Nitish Upadhyaya from the R&G Insights Lab for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of legal and compliance leaders. Drawing on their extensive experience, Amanda and Katie offer practical strategies for partnering with business teams to drive growth, manage risk, and build trust within global organizations, as valued commercial advisors. The discussion highlights how legal and compliance professionals can become valued advisors by building authentic relationships, deeply understanding business goals, and delivering consistently practical guidance. The episode also explores the importance of budgeting time to learn the business and staying connected to industry peers. Tune in for candid reflections, career tips, and a preview of next episode's discussion on AI, governance, and client service.

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the Utilitarian philosopher, Jeremy Bentham's work, Offenses Against Oneself, a posthumously published part of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Here we examine some of the arguments that were being made in favor of prohibiting or punishing male-male sexual relationships on the basis that allowing them would in effect deprive women of their opportunities or even rights to enjoy male-female sexual relationships. Bentham examines each of the arguments in turn and exposes the weaknesses of them. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation -amzn.to/2Z470Bq

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK JENKINS (Frederick County Sheriff) on Maryland lawmakers voting to prohibit 287(g) agreements with ICE. WEBSITE: FrederickCountyMD.gov READ: Maryland House, Senate Pass Bills to Ban ICE Agreements Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legislation Congress passed to end the Government shutdown will also fund the 911 Health program through 2040.....A man in a homless shelter in Queens has been charged with beating his 2-year-old son so badly, the kid is in critical condition....A dis full 464 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:54:45 +0000 NIoWyxh9Yk0gm0tCsbg9ejH0Y3zteiMO news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news The legislation Congress passed to end the Government shutdown will also fund the 911 Health program through 2040.....A man in a homless shelter in Queens has been charged with beating his 2-year-old son so badly, the kid is in critical condition....A dis The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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Denver multifamily 2026 cap rates just hit 6 to 6.5 percent. This is the first time since 2009. Furthermore, Denver’s highest-volume multifamily brokers believe this marks the bottom. Meanwhile, many investors wait for blood-in-the-water distressed sales. However, NorthPeak Commercial Advisors see something different in Denver multifamily 2026. Instead, they’re seeing fair pricing on quality assets. Additionally, buyer activity is returning after a two-year freeze. Chris Lopez sits down with Kevin Calame and Matt Lewallen. They’re co-owners of NorthPeak Commercial Advisors. They’re also 30-year business partners. Previously, they survived Denver’s largest condo conversion operation collapsing in 2007. Now, their firm handles more multifamily transactions than any other Denver brokerage. As a result, this gives them unmatched visibility into what’s trading in Denver multifamily 2026. Kevin and Matt don’t sugarcoat the challenges. For example, transaction volume is down 75 percent. Similarly, insurance jumped from $500 to $1500 per unit and North Aurora won’t sell at any price. Nevertheless, they lay out multiple data points. These suggest the Denver’s multifamily 2026 market has found its floor. This episode delivers real-world insights you won’t find in generic reports. For instance, Kevin shares a recent Denver multifamily 2026 showing. It drew 12 buyers after months of zero activity. Meanwhile, Matt explains why admitted insurance carriers are positioning to return. He also covers the “extend and pretend” banking strategy. Consequently, this might prevent the distressed wave many expect. They break down recent deals. Specifically, one is a 24-unit Arvada property. It’s structured as a master lease option. Another is a Thornton retail acquisition at a 7 cap. In fact, that deal has 30 percent below-market rents. Kevin and Matt explain why this downturn feels harder than 2007. Essentially, it’s the perfect storm. First, rising rates went from 3% to 6.5%. Second, there’s oversupply with 18,000 deliverable units. Additionally, expenses are spiking. Also, insurance is chaotic. Finally, unfriendly legislation is hitting Denver multifamily simultaneously. But unlike the Great Financial Crisis, properties aren’t flooding back to banks. Instead, Denver multifamily 2026 is stabilizing at healthier fundamentals. Cornerstone Property Management’s data shows renewal rates just increased 14 percent. This is after two years of decline. Moreover, NOI is steadying. Therefore, buyers who purchase Denver multifamily 2026 properties at today’s 6+ cap rates can expect realistic returns. Those are 7-8 percent annually. As a result, they’ll likely look back in 18 months satisfied with their timing. In This Episode We Cover: Why Denver multifamily 2026 cap rates returning to 6-6.5% signals a healthy market (not a crisis) How NorthPeak Commercial Advisors closes double the Denver multifamily transactions of any competitor The insurance crisis that pushed costs from $500 to $1500 per unit and why relief is coming Recent showing with 12 buyers proves Denver multifamily 2026 market is waking up Creative deal structures: master lease options, seller financing, and assumption deals Why North Aurora won’t sell at any price while core Denver stabilizes at 6 caps Cornerstone data shows 14% renewal rate increase—first positive rent signal in two years Proper expectations for Denver multifamily 2026 buyers: 7-8% returns are the new normal Kevin and Matt built NorthPeak by surviving the 2007 crash, unwinding a $15 million condo conversion empire, and grinding through survival mode to become Denver’s top multifamily brokerage. Their 17 brokers make hundreds of calls daily, giving them real-time market data that generic reports miss. Whether you’re holding assets wondering if you should sell or sitting on capital waiting for the perfect entry, this episode provides the data-driven analysis Colorado investors need to make informed decisions in 2026. Watch the YouTube Video https://youtu.be/KrXKPX5Nylc Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction 01:55 Kevin & Matt’s 30-Year Partnership Origin 09:09 – Starting NorthPeak in 2020 13:23 – 2025 Market vs 2007 Comparison 15:43 – Market Bottom Indicators 19:02 – Perfect Storm (Rates, Oversupply, Insurance, Legislation) 23:18– Insurance Crisis ($500 to $1500 Per Unit) 27:26– Buyer and Seller Expectations Closing 28:47 – Creative Deal Structures That Work 32:27 – Recent Deals and Creative Structures 34:00 – Master Lease vs Seller Carry Explained 35:40 – Retail Deal in Thornton at 7 Cap 40:21– North Aurora Completely Frozen 44:53– Where to Find Value in 2026 48:56 – Working with NorthPeak CRE Links in Podcast NorthPeak Commercial Advisors Email Kevin Calame kevin@northpeakcre.com Email Matt Lewallen matt@northpeakcre.com Carleton H. Sheets ‘No Down Payment’ Real Estate Program

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the Utilitarian philosopher, Jeremy Bentham's work, Offenses Against Oneself, a posthumously published part of his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. Here we examine some of the arguments people make for prohibiting or punishing male-male sexual relationships and activity on the basis of it leading to a decline in population. These arguments upon consideration, turn out to be rather weak. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation -amzn.to/2Z470Bq

Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroactively tax fossil fuel companies for global warming. He characterizes these funds as unconstitutional attempts to regulate global emissions at the state level, arguing they will function as slush funds that drive up energy costs.1903 SANTA BARBARA