A guide urges insurers to drop “man the phones” and “pensioner” for “attend the phones” and “mature individual.” Critics call it pandering to “progressive” dogma; others say it’s common sense. The talk splits the crowd between the “far right” and the “progressive.”

In Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell says he won’t lock up repeat offenders; he wants to hear the stories of those who offend and says the system is racist. It’s a clash over lax crime policy.

Adalah says Sumud Flotilla detainees report mistreatment in Israeli prisons: food and water short, rough handling. Greta Thunberg was photographed with flags while detained. More than 470 detained on 42 boats, 130 deported. A new flotilla nears Gaza; Ben Gvir pushes the minimum.

A Missouri man was found dead at an Arkansas campsite after sending photos of a bear. Autopsy pending; the bear is being hunted. If confirmed, Arkansas would have a second bear attack this month; stay vigilant, secure food, bear spray.

The Digest, 10/4/2025 @1000PM, CDT

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