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Hegseth Revisits Vietnam and Korea, Sites of America’s Two Bloodiest Wars Since World War II

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Secretary Pete Hegseth is revisiting some of the scenes of America’s two bloodiest wars since World War II, buttressing defenses against the same enemies—the Chinese and the Russians—with whom Americans fought and died in Vietnam and Korea.

In South Korea, Mr. Hegseth is focusing on a highly sensitive topic: transferring operational control to the top Korean commander in time of war from the American general who commands U.S. Forces Korea as well as the Combined Forces Command and the UN Command. American and Korean negotiators are addressing the trickier aspects of this transfer, while the Americans press the South to increase defense spending and contribute more to the costs of keeping 28,500 American troops on bases there, as President Trump demanded in his first term.

Mr. Hegseth got a first-hand taste of the standoff on the Korean peninsula after spending two days in Vietnam discussing the shipment of heavy arms for the Vietnamese Communists, who fought the Americans and their South Vietnamese allies using Chinese and Soviet weapons between 1965 and the American withdrawal in 1973.

Just after flying to Osan Air Base, south of Seoul, from Hanoi, Mr. Hegseth headed to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that has divided North and South Korea since the end of the Korean War. There, he was greeted by South Korea’s defense minister, Ahn Gyu-back, who escorted him to the Joint Security Area (JSA)—the site where the war truce was signed in July 1953.

Mr. Ahn noted that Mr. Hegseth had called the JSA “the frontline of division and a place of dialogue.” This carefully constructed remark acknowledged the importance of the JSA as the venue for negotiations when President Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the third time in June 2019. It was also at the JSA that Mr. Kim met former South Korean president Moon Jae-in in 2018, during a period of hopeful North-South rapprochement.

For Mr. Hegseth, the visit to the DMZ was typical of visits made by thousands of sightseers, but it also symbolized the American-Korean alliance amid deepening North-South confrontation. Currently, Mr. Kim refuses to meet with anyone from the South, which he has declared the “enemy” while tightening his alliance with Russia’s president. North Korea has sent thousands of troops and steady shipments of arms to Russian forces in Ukraine.

Mr. Hegseth is urging South Korea to invest more in its own defense and possibly increase its share of the costs for American troops and bases, which currently stand at $1.1 billion a year under President Biden. During his first term, President Trump demanded $5 billion annually but has not repeated that figure during his second term. Trump also did not mention defense during his recent visit to Pusan, where he met President Xi Jinping ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in nearby Gyeongju.

After meeting other defense ministers in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, Mr. Hegseth flew to Hanoi. There, he discussed selling warplanes and other arms in meetings with Vietnam’s leader To Lam, general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, as well as with Vietnam’s president Luong Cuong and defense minister General Phan Van Giang.

Mr. Hegseth is believed to have discussed the sale of aircraft—including transport planes and helicopters—to a regime that has moved much closer to America in the 30 years since Hanoi established diplomatic relations with Washington, two decades after the Vietnam War ended in 1975.

During the Vietnam War, Russia supplied Hanoi with heavy ammunition, including short-range missiles that shot down numerous American warplanes, while China provided rifles and machine guns. The legacy of Vietnam weighed heavily on Mr. Hegseth’s visit.

As a symbol of regretful remembrance, he “returned” to Vietnam some souvenirs belonging to a deceased Communist soldier, including a belt, a knife, and a leather box. Mr. Pham, a Vietnamese official, in turn gave Mr. Hegseth identification cards of two American soldiers.

More significantly, they discussed measures to combat Agent Orange, which was sprayed over vast stretches of jungle, as well as ongoing efforts to search for missing American soldiers.
https://www.nysun.com/article/hegseth-revisits-vietnam-and-korea-sites-of-americas-two-bloodiest-wars-since-world-war-ii

Finally Defeating Self-Sabotage: Virginia Republicans Embrace Early Voting

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You go to war with the army you have, not the one you want. The same principle applies to elections: you vote according to existing laws, not the laws you wish existed.

With good reason and principle, Republicans generally remain skeptical of a long, drawn-out voting period—often described as “Election Month”—and the risks of ballot custody issues that can arise during mail-in voting. However, Virginia, with its Democrat-led Legislature and a tendency to vote left, presents a different dynamic. Meanwhile, Republicans are beginning to take note and adjust their strategies.

As October drew to a close, early voting in Virginia in some areas continued to favor Republican-leaning districts, a trend that was also observed through late September. Earlier this year, data from the Virginia primary elections showed higher turnout in Democrat-led areas. Yet, in the current general election, early voting in most state House districts leans toward Republicans. This trend bodes well for conservative candidates facing the typical challenges of Virginia’s off-year elections.

That said, estimates of the partisanship of early voters from The Virginia Public Access Project reveal a more nuanced picture. While likely GOP voters lead in early in-person ballots, likely Democrat voters hold a larger lead in mail-in ballots. Overall, most early ballots so far are from likely Democrat voters.

Virginia votes for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general in the year following a presidential election. Historically, the party opposite the president’s party often wins the Virginia Executive Mansion in Richmond.

“Republican identifiers are likely becoming more comfortable with voting in advance than they were previously, a trend we’ve seen in other states as well,” said Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, in an interview with The Daily Signal.

“Republicans have become more open to voting early, particularly early in-person. The best voting method for Republicans is likely Election Day itself, although the gap between early in-person and Election Day voting was smaller in 2024 than it was in 2021,” Kondik added.

Early voter turnout in Virginia this year is significantly higher than four years ago. As of October 30—five days before Election Day—early balloting is up nearly 25% compared to the same time last year and has already exceeded the total number of ballots cast in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election.

Data from the Virginia Department of Elections shows that among the top 20 state House districts for ballots cast, 12 are in GOP-led areas, six are Democrat-leaning or strongholds, and two are toss-up, competitive districts. Conversely, among the bottom 20 districts for early voting turnout so far, 14 are Democrat-leaning or Democrat strongholds, while only six are Republican-leaning or strongholds.

While this measure is not perfect, it offers some indication of voter fervor and intensity across the state.

Kondik also shared district-by-district vote totals for Virginia’s 11 federal congressional districts in 2024, sourced from The Downballot, a left-leaning election site.

“As you can see, the district that produced the most presidential votes was VA-01, which is a GOP-leaning but competitive district,” Kondik noted. “The second-highest was VA-05, the third-most Republican district in the state. The one that produced the least votes was VA-03, one of the bluest districts.”

Comparing the 2024 early voting results with turnout so far in 2025, the five congressional districts currently held by Republicans each have more early votes cast this year than their comprehensive total in 2021. Only one of the six Democrat-held districts—Congressional District 11—shows this trend.

Even though the RealClearPolitics aggregate of polls currently favors Democrat Abigail Spanberger over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 8.9 points in the Virginia governor’s race, the contest remains largely within the margin of error.

No matter who wins on Election Day, the continued strong turnout by conservative voters in early elections will be crucial in determining whether liberty thrives or faces setbacks in our beautiful commonwealth.

*Carrie Sheffield*, a Virginia voter, is the author of *Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness* and the program manager of Healthy Faith.

*The Daily Signal* publishes a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here should be construed as representing the views of the publication.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/11/03/finally-defeating-self-sabotage-virginia-republicans-embrace-early-voting/

1948 Ford Super Deluxe Sedan Coupe

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Additionally, if you plan to import the vehicle to your country, you may be responsible for any import-related taxes and fees.
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Turn-Based Combat Is Finally Coming To This 10-Year-Old RPG

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I’ve never played an isometric RPG that didn’t feel better with turn-based combat, so it’s really exciting to hear that **Pillars of Eternity** will be testing this more tactical option in the weeks ahead.

The new mode aims to be more intuitive for some players compared to the game’s existing “real-time with pause” combat, potentially attracting more fans to Obsidian Entertainment’s big fantasy series where it all began.

Testing for turn-based combat will begin on **November 5** for the PC version of *Pillars of Eternity*, with plans to include it in a future patch.

### Insights from Game Director Josh Sawyer

In a recent video blog, game director Josh Sawyer called the update a “big undertaking.” He explained that the decision to add turn-based combat was inspired by the positive reception to the system’s introduction in *Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire* back in 2019.

However, Sawyer acknowledged that fans had some criticisms of the turn-based system in *Deadfire*. He said these issues will be addressed for the version coming to the original *Pillars of Eternity*.

“One of the major changes is that action economy is a lot more accurate to the real-time with pause game,” Sawyer shared. “It’s not a one-to-one translation of time because we did try that. But it does match the spirit of what dexterity should do, what recovery time should do, everything like that.”

He further explained, “The number of turns you get to take per round is no longer tied to the round, but to your speed and recovery. That feels like it has much greater parity with the real-time with pause mode.”

### Tweaks to Enhance Gameplay

To keep combat from feeling slow or drawn out, lethality has been buffed. This change ensures fights remain engaging and fast-paced.

Obsidian is also exploring a heads-up display (HUD) toggle that would allow players to swap between combat modes on the fly. Regardless, there will be an option in the game settings menu for players to select their preferred combat style at any time.

### Community Reaction

Fans have responded enthusiastically to the news, with many already calling for a sequel. One excited player commented on YouTube:
“Please give this man the budget of BG3 to make the next Pillars.”

With the upcoming addition of turn-based combat, *Pillars of Eternity* looks set to offer a fresh experience for both new players and longtime fans. Keep an eye out for the November 5 test launch and future updates!
https://kotaku.com/pillars-eternity-3-turn-based-mode-update-avowed-crpg-2000640875

Rawlings unveils Gold Glove statue for HQ building

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The final design for the Rawlings World Headquarters was unveiled on Monday, marking an exciting milestone for the project.

One of the standout features of the new Rawlings Experience building in Westport Plaza will be a striking 30-foot baseball glove perched atop the structure.

This unique addition is sure to capture attention and celebrate Rawlings’ deep connection to the sport of baseball. Stay tuned for more updates as the project progresses!
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/rawlings-unveils-gold-glove-statue-for-hq-building/

19-year-old from Steelville, Mo. killed in collision with semi-truck

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A man from Steelville, Missouri, tragically died late Sunday night following a collision with a semi-truck.

The accident occurred on a rural state highway, highlighting the dangers present on less-traveled roads. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

More details will be provided as they become available.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/19-year-old-from-steelville-mo-killed-in-collision-with-semi-truck/

Why Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Flopped At The Box Office

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With the musician biopic omnipresent in modern Hollywood, it was inevitable that Bruce Springsteen would eventually get his equivalent to “Bohemian Rhapsody” or “Elvis.” Such a project finally materialized with *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*, which saw *The Bear* veteran Jeremy Allen White lending his soulful pupils and psychologically frazzled aura to Springsteen as he works to create his 1982 album *Nebraska*.

But any hopes that *Deliver Me From Nowhere* would score an opening weekend anywhere close to the biggest musician biopics in box office history quickly flamed out, thanks to the movie only grossing $8.88 million on opening weekend. That’s the 18th-worst debut in history for a movie playing in 3,400+ theaters domestically. On a $55 million budget, the film has a long way to go before it becomes profitable.

Given Springsteen’s iconic stature and the success of other films like *Elvis*, it’s worth asking why exactly *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* crashed so spectacularly at the box office. The reasons include the lack of famous, marketable names in its cast and crew, its downbeat atmosphere, and even the lack of novelty surrounding a movie concerning Bruce Springsteen, among other problems.

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Though on paper this project looked like a financial slam-dunk to Disney/20th Century Studios executives, *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* suffered from some severe obstacles in execution that led to it hitting a box office sour note.

In 2009, director Scott Cooper’s *Crazy Heart*, in addition to securing Jeff Bridges an Oscar win, became a solid box office performer for Fox Searchlight Pictures with a $39.47 million domestic haul. Since then, save for *Black Mass*, Cooper’s filmography has solely consisted of features that ended up beneath $30 million domestically.

Since 2017, his only theatrical release before *Deliver Me From Nowhere* was *Antlers*, a 2021 horror title that topped out at $10.61 million domestically. The man’s films have their fair share of devotees, but he’s nowhere near a household name in his box office track record.

The trouble is that *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* could have certainly used a well-known filmmaking name to put it on the radar of general audiences. An auteur known for delivering crowdpleasers, like Baz Luhrmann, might have immediately catapulted *Springsteen* into the spotlight.

Instead, Cooper is someone with an erratic box office track record and a mixed history in terms of critical reception. This was a filmmaker who couldn’t be put on the poster or help draw in the Letterboxd crowd.

Granted, in this day and age where even Leonardo DiCaprio can’t instantly score a $35 million+ debut, the failure of *Deliver Me From Nowhere* can’t entirely fall on Cooper’s shoulders. Still, the lack of a more notable director just gave this troubled music biopic one less must-see element to lean on. Residual *Crazy Heart* love wasn’t enough to get people invested in *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*.

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Most people, when they go see a concert, want a big experience. They yearn for elaborate choreography from the backup dancers, striking set design, and a sense of bigger-than-life showmanship from the central singer. It’s one thing to sing familiar tunes. It’s another to give people a spectacle they’ll never forget.

Many of the biggest music biopics at the box office deliver that kind of visual razzle-dazzle. *Bohemian Rhapsody* gave audiences plenty of sequences where Freddie Mercury and Queen belted out familiar tunes with lots of energy. *Rocketman* and *Elvis*, meanwhile, deployed stylized maximalism that gave viewers a lot of bang for their buck.

*Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*, meanwhile, was a more grounded, grim odyssey exploring Bruce Springsteen’s psychological turmoil as he puts together a beloved but musically minimalist album. This more intimate scope helped differentiate *Nowhere* from other music biopics, but also deprived audiences of the sort of grandeur informing *Elvis* and *Rocketman*.

Ads for the biggest music biopics emphasize sweeping scope and the ways iconic singers change history. *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*’s trailers, meanwhile, had Jeremy Allen White’s Springsteen wandering through monochromatic, traumatic childhood memories.

In hammering home its downbeat atmosphere, *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* ensured it would never be as lucrative as the biggest musician biopics, which prioritize pageantry above all else. Just ask any concertgoer — folks want something to marvel at in addition to hearing well-known hits.

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Bob Dylan is a famously reclusive human being. His music has forever changed American culture, but he’s not on every talk show at least once a year, and he’s not easily accessible through social media activity. Thus, when director James Mangold and leading man Timothée Chalamet delivered *A Complete Unknown* in December 2024, it filled a hole in the marketplace.

In contrast, Bruce Springsteen is everywhere in the modern pop culture landscape. Since 2019 alone, Springsteen’s cinematic exploits have included his music providing the entire plot of *Blinded By The Light*, starring and co-directing in the concert film *Western Stars*, and being the centerpiece of the 2024 Hulu documentary *Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band*.

If you want to see movies either involving or starring The Boss, you could get your fill pretty easily. *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*, then, was a bit of a “hat on a hat” situation. Its straightforward marketing and title suggested to audiences that it was yet another Bruce Springsteen movie without anything unique to make it stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Why should people leave their homes to see this movie when they can access so many other Springsteen-focused films at home? *Deliver Me From Nowhere* never found a good answer to that question and paid the price for it at the box office.

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*Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 2025. Debuting nearly two months before its general release, the hope was for *Nowhere* to pick up steam and acclaim-driven momentum over that time period which could benefit its box office haul.

Instead, mixed reviews greeted the project. While Jeremy Allen White was universally praised for his work, most felt the movie lacked much of a personality or any sense of verve. The sluggish pace of its 119-minute runtime also garnered criticism.

These are not the responses a studio wants for its awards season project, especially one that costs $55 million to make. It’s one thing for a mainstream-skewing effort with a crowdpleasing marketing campaign like *Bob Marley: One Love* to get mixed marks. It’s another for a more somber-looking film like *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* to not wow critics, especially in an autumn moviegoing season with plenty of competition for adult moviegoers.

Without a bunch of rave reviews giving it a boost, *Nowhere* just looked even more inessential to the general public. The B+ CinemaScore grade from audiences wasn’t terrible, but it also wasn’t nearly good enough to suggest that a tidal wave of moviegoer enthusiasm might save it in the weeks ahead.

Instead of immediately catapulting it into the Oscar race, that early *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* debut just solidified the film’s shrug-worthy (and eventually financially fatal) reception weeks in advance.

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Before *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*, Jeremy Strong’s biggest creative endeavor was *Succession*. The series had a sizable cultural impact in terms of inspiring memes and award season wins (including for Strong’s acclaimed performance), but it didn’t have viewership on par with *M*A*S*H* or even *This Is Us*.

Strong, who plays Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau, is still, for most of the general public, not a massive name or a tremendous box office draw. Neither is leading man Jeremy Allen White, despite the success of *The Bear*.

This encapsulated a problem that *Deliver Me From Nowhere* could never quite get over: it didn’t have a big enough cast to get the attention of people who might not otherwise be interested in a Bruce Springsteen movie.

Compare this music biopic to other entries in its genre, like *Walk the Line*, which was headlined by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon at the peak of her fame. *Elvis* featured Tom Hanks playing against type as a portly, smarmy manager. *8 Mile*, meanwhile, had beloved rapper Eminem playing a fictionalized version of himself.

*Nowhere*, in contrast, had a supporting cast rounded out by respected actors like Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Stephen Graham, and Harrison Gilbertson. None of them are household names, and were certainly not enough to convince skeptical audience members to give the film a chance.

Leaning on folks like White and Strong deprived *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* of the eye-catching casting that has driven the biggest musician biopics.
https://www.looper.com/2011642/why-springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere-flopped-box-office/

Sources: Nancy Pelosi unlikely to run for reelection in 2026

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**Nancy Pelosi Reportedly Plans to Retire, Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026**

*By Katherine Mosack, OAN Staff*
*11:23 AM Monday, November 3, 2025*

California Democrat Representative Nancy Pelosi is reportedly planning to retire and will not seek reelection in 2026, according to sources who spoke with mainstream media outlets.

Democratic Party insiders who spoke to NBC News indicated that Pelosi’s retirement announcement is expected after Tuesday’s elections. At 85 years old, Pelosi has yet to officially declare whether she will run again, leaving her future open to speculation.

State Senator Scott Wiener (D-Calif.) and former tech executive and political strategist Saikat Chakrabarti have already launched campaigns for Pelosi’s San Francisco congressional seat, signaling a potential shift in leadership.

In a prior interview with the *San Francisco Examiner*, Pelosi said she would wait until after Tuesday’s elections to make a decision about seeking reelection.

“I think she’s preparing to exit the stage,” said a House Democratic leadership aide. “We will not fully appreciate the time we have spent with her until she’s gone.”

However, Democrats remain somewhat divided on Pelosi’s plans. “My sense is she runs again for many reasons. She should hang it up, but I think she thinks the caucus needs her,” said a former Democratic leadership aide. “I also think she wants to be part of history if Leader Jeffries rises to become the first Black Speaker of the House after the midterm election. She wants to be seen as part of that special moment.”

Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, did not confirm her future plans but emphasized that she remains “fully focused” on passing Proposition 50.

“Speaker Pelosi is fully focused on her mission to win the ‘Yes on 50’ special election in California on Tuesday,” Krager said. “She urges all Californians to join in that mission on the path to taking back the House for Democrats.”

Pelosi herself stated, “Here’s the thing: We must win the House. If you talk about ‘no kings,’ we must win the House to put a stop to this. We won’t be able to get many things done, but we’ll be able to stop a lot of the poison that he’s putting there, and the best antidote to poison is to win the election.”

She added, “There’s a lot riding on this because this is the path to our winning the House. We will win the House regardless, but winning it big, and we want to win November 4th big.”

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**Prop 50 Special Election and Its Impact**

On Tuesday, California holds a rare single-issue special election where voters will decide on Proposition 50 — the “Election Rigging Response Act.” A “Yes” vote would ratify one specific congressional map (AB 604) already passed by the Democratic supermajority.

If approved, the map would instantly flip five GOP-held seats (CA-01, CA-03, CA-22, CA-41, CA-48) into Democratic territory, potentially shifting California’s U.S. House delegation from 43 Democrats and 9 Republicans to as high as 48 Democrats and 4 Republicans for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 election cycles.

Notably, the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, created by voters in 2008 and 2010, remains intact for state legislative districts and will redraw congressional districts again in 2031.

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**Colleagues Reflect on Pelosi’s Career**

Ashley Etienne, former communications director for both Pelosi and former Vice President Kamala Harris, said she has not discussed Pelosi’s retirement plans with the former Speaker but praised her leadership.

“Pelosi’s loss is bigger than even to the Democratic Party; it’s a loss to the institution. She’s an object lesson. No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, if you’re smart, you’re taking copious notes,” Etienne remarked.

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**Pelosi’s Political Journey and Wealth**

Pelosi began her political career in San Francisco as a Democratic National Committee member in 1976, a role she held until 1996. In 1983, she was selected to lead California’s Democratic Party. Additionally, she served as Chairwoman of the Host Committee for the 1984 San Francisco Democratic National Convention and as Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee finance chair from 1985 to 1986.

She was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1987 and became a major fundraiser for the party. During the 2000 and 2002 election cycles, Pelosi contributed the most money to other candidates among members of Congress.

Between 2003 and 2023, Pelosi alternated roles as House Minority Leader and Speaker. In 2022, she was named “Speaker Emerita” by the House Democratic Caucus.

Financially, Pelosi is among the wealthiest members of Congress. OpenSecrets estimated her net worth at $58 million, ranking her as the 13th-wealthiest member. In 2018, her net worth was estimated at $114.7 million. In July 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Pelosi’s stock portfolio grew 70% in 2024, estimating her net worth at approximately $413 million.

Due to these reported wealth increases, Senate Republicans, led by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), have introduced the PELOSI Act, aiming to ban insider trading within Congress.

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I’m a dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight. I swear by these 8 family-friendly meals.

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This works well as a buffet-style dinner option where everyone can fill their plate to fit their food preferences. Start with pulled rotisserie chicken as the main lean protein, and add side dishes of black beans and brown rice for fiber-rich carbohydrates. Chopped lettuce, salsa, and avocado are great additions for more flavor and nutrients. Kids may prefer having tortillas available to make their own burritos.

Fire up the grill, and while the kids enjoy hot dogs, swap yours for a leaner chicken sausage. They’re typically higher in protein and lower in fat, making them a better fit for weight management. Load yours with gut-friendly toppings like sauerkraut and grilled onions, and pair it with a side of slaw or grilled veggies and antioxidant-rich berries. This way, you can have a balanced dish while your kids enjoy a classic.

Make a few extra chicken strips for yourself and use them as a protein source in a satisfying Cobb salad. Add chopped chicken strips to romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon bits, sliced boiled egg, and a sprinkle of blue-cheese crumbles, with a light portion of dressing.

The best meals for weight loss tend to be high in protein and contain a lot of bulky veggies or fruits. A Cobb salad is great because egg, bacon, and chicken add enough protein to help keep you satisfied. Meanwhile, produce like romaine and tomatoes adds nutrients, bulk, and variety to the meal without making it high in calories.

Tacos are a weekly staple in our house. The kids love theirs with ground beef or turkey, topped with shredded cheese, all stuffed inside a crispy taco shell. Fortunately, it’s easy to transform these ingredients into a hearty, protein-rich, nutrient-dense taco salad.

Start by filling a bowl with chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, black beans, salsa, avocado, and lean ground turkey or beef. Sprinkle a crumbled taco shell on top for crunch, then add a little dressing if desired. This way, you can enjoy the same taco flavors, just with way more veggies and fewer carbs to help you stick to your daily calorie goals.

It’s easy to customize cheese quesadillas to be as simple or as intricate as you and your kids prefer. To upgrade your own, add lean ground beef or ground turkey (protein), nonfat refried beans (fiber), and roasted peppers or onions (vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants).

The protein and fiber combo in this meal can help you feel full faster and longer, helping avoid the urge for late-night snacks. As a bonus, serve everyone a side of cucumber or jicama slices for an extra dose of fruit or veggies that provide a crunchy, fiber-rich addition.

A basic ramen recipe can be upgraded with lean protein, such as diced chicken and a hard-boiled egg, and leafy greens like spinach or bok choy. Aim to fill one side of your bowl with protein and vegetables, reserving the noodles and broth for the other half.

If your kids are a bit picky, serve components of the dish separately and adjust the ingredients you use. Serve noodles with some of their favorite fruit, so they can pick and choose what they like.

There are several ways to enjoy pasta regularly without derailing weight-loss efforts. First, swap out your noodles. Regular pasta is high in carbohydrates, which can spike blood sugar when eaten in large portions or without being balanced by protein and fiber.

Instead, use noodles made from lentils or chickpeas. They contain more fiber and protein, slowing how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed and helping keep blood sugar steadier — which can aid weight management. Once the noodles are coated in sauce, your kids may not even notice you’ve made the swap.

Skip high-fat, calorie-laden cream sauces and top your pasta with marinara, which is naturally low in calories. Add prepackaged frozen meatballs for an easy protein boost. Don’t forget to mix spinach or roasted broccoli into your dish for extra fiber. For pickier eaters, you may want to serve these on the side.

With some adjustments, pizza night can still be great for parents trying to manage their weight. Using a cauliflower crust is a great way to reduce the carb count of a typical pizza dinner while adding more vegetables. More veggies mean more fiber for gut health and extra nutrients that help support your metabolism and overall health.

I also like to serve a salad or raw veggies on the side to help fill up on lower-calorie foods, so I can stick to smaller portions of pizza while still feeling satisfied. Be sure to add protein to your pizza to create a more balanced meal. Chicken is a great lean option, but sausage or pepperoni work too, depending on your preferences.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ideas-meals-weight-loss-kid-friendly-dietitian-2025-11

Fire at Buhne Street Triplex Sunday Afternoon Contained to Garage, and Emergency Personnel Also Treated a Bystander Who Tripped in the Road While That Was Happening

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On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of West Buhne near Spring Street. The response included four engines, one ladder truck, and a Battalion Chief.

Engine 8113 was the first arriving unit and found smoke coming from the garage area of a single-story triplex residence. Crews immediately pulled a hose line and initiated fire attack. Shortly thereafter, Engine 8115 arrived to assist in extinguishing the fire.

Battalion 8104 took command on scene, establishing Spring Command and declaring an offensive fire attack. Incoming units worked swiftly to establish a water supply from a nearby hydrant, perform a primary search for victims, gain access to the garage, conduct ventilation, and protect the exposed buildings on the alley side. Additionally, a unit was designated as the Rapid Intervention Crew, prepared to respond in case of a firefighter emergency.

Thanks to these coordinated efforts, the fire was contained to the garage area, preventing its spread into the living spaces. Crews then carried out salvage operations, carefully removing sentimental items to prevent further damage.

During the incident, one bystander fell while crossing the street and was treated on scene by City Ambulance. To maintain emergency coverage within Humboldt Bay Fire’s jurisdiction, two additional units were requested, with Samoa Peninsula Fire and Arcata Fire responding to assist. PG&E secured gas and electrical utilities while City Ambulance remained on standby.

Humboldt Bay Fire extends its gratitude to all partnering agencies for their valued support.

The cause and origin investigation determined the fire to be accidental. Fortunately, no civilian or firefighter injuries occurred. Damage is estimated at $150,000.

Humboldt Bay Fire reminds everyone of the importance of fire safety when using torches or other heat-producing equipment. Always follow manufacturer instructions and operate these tools only as intended to prevent similar incidents.
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