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October 9, 2026

Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times?

Carl Zimmer The New York Times

The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries.

October 9, 2026

Friday Nite Videos | October 9, 2026

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Grifts | The Daily Show. Buddy Guy and Big Mama Thornton | “Ball And Chain”. Putin’s Winter Campaign Won’t Decide the War. Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father. "60 SECONDS" - Hegseth Talks Competence.

October 9, 2026

Latino Turnout May Chart Trump-MAGA’s Political Demise

Greg Sargent The New Republic

A new analysis by a Democratic data firm shows that Latino turnout in early voting is outpacing 2024—a presidential year. That could be a big problem for Trump and the GOP.

October 9, 2026

Why Doesn’t Iran Concede? The Limits of Coercion

Mohammad Amin Ahmadi Informed Comment

Pressure and surrender are not the same thing. If Washington wants a diplomatic outcome, it may need to understand what kind of agreement Iran can accept without seeing it as a loss of sovereignty and national dignity.

October 9, 2026

French Communists Propose New Direction for an Education System in Crisis

Gael De Santis Morning Star

Students have taken to the streets of France in their millions against an outdated school system. The left is trying to offer radical solutions.

Kimberly Guilfoyle Begs Donor to Pay Her $100K Amex Bill | The Daily Show

October 9, 2026

 

This last straw led Deters to rat her out. Michael Kosta wonders how to know who can give you the best value for your bribe. #DailyShow #KimberlyGuilfoyle #Greece

Buddy Guy and Big Mama Thornton | “Ball And Chain”

October 9, 2026

 

Buddy Guy Blues Band (Buddy Guy and his brother Phil on guitars, A. C. Reed on sax, Jack Myers on bass, Fred Below on drums) back up Big Mama Thornton on her classic “Ball & Chain” in 1970. (Reelin' In The Years Archive)
#buddyguy #bigmama

Putin’s Winter Campaign Will Hit Hard – But Won’t Decide the War

October 9, 2026

 

Russia’s long-range strikes on Ukraine are bigger, faster and harder to stop than ever. Ukraine now has the capability to strike back, so what will that mean for the war?

Protests Erupt in NYC After ICE Agents Shoot Father with 5-Year-Old Son in Car

October 9, 2026

 

""We have become less safe with the presence of ICE, and we need to make sure that we are actually upholding the sanctuary policies of the city. There is no reason why NYPD should be collaborating this way," says Avila Chevalier."

"60 SECONDS" - Hegseth Talks Competence

October 9, 2026

 

Unsourced News' Virgil Matthews sits down with Pete Hegseth to discuss competence. #satire #politicalsatire #humor ‪@unsourcednews‬