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The West Volusia Beacon
Published 7 hours agoBetween the lines: Dear reader, Pray that I am wrong
As I and others go from here to there — wherever there may be — whether home, school, work, medical or dental appointments, shopping, car repairs, a night out, a movie, church, or whatever — gasoline prices are at record highs. Four dollars-plus per gallon is a real shock and a…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 7 hours agoWhat were they thinking?: Good taste flows down from the top
Some of us are old enough to remember “Soviet Realism.” That was the art approved by the Russian central government. Generally it depicted the proletariat at work. They supposed that government-approved art inspired worker productivity. Never mind that the glorious five-year…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 7 hours agoSanity demands guardrails around AI
Editor, The Beacon: Four U.S. companies, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta (Facebook) and Google (Alphabet) have invested over $1.1 trillion toward Artificial Intelligence in the past two years. Add the investments of OpenAl and Anthropic, and the sum becomes $1,375,000,000,000. This…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 7 hours agoProperty-tax reform is a start; true ownership should be the goal
Editor, The Beacon: Florida voters will face a fundamental question about property rights this November when Amendment 3 appears on the ballot. The proposal would substantially increase Florida’s homestead exemption for nonschool property taxes, from $150,000 in 2027 to $250,000…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 7 hours agoReader thanks Michael Walker
Editor, The Beacon: The bottom half of Page 18A of The Beacon Weekly Edition for Sept. 24-30, 2026, carries a private paid political ad titled “Voter Guide.” The ad, paid for by Michael Walker, lists the “Trump-Endorsed” Republican candidates who will be on the November ballot.…
City of New Smyrna Beach News
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FlaglerLive
Published September 29How ‘Naza’ Documentary Exposes Israel’s Mass Murder of Civilians, Using AI
Documentary film “NAZA” features anonymous testimonies from Israeli military whistleblowers detailing artificial intelligence targeting systems responsible for massive civilian casualties in Gaza, highlighting decades of physical barriers and political isolation preventing…
City of New Smyrna Beach News
Published September 28Sea turtle nesting panel to discuss 2026 season at Marine Discovery Center on Oct. 1
FlaglerLive
Published September 28The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, September 28, 2026
The Bunnell City Commission meets, Charley Pride's Mississippi, the Rick Staly endorsements in local and state elections, Karl Ove Knausgaard on longing.
FlaglerLive
Published September 28How AI Is Reshaping Newsrooms
Major news organizations deploy artificial intelligence through distinct strategies driven by financial models, institutional missions, and core operational values. Reuters prioritizes speed for financial markets. The BBC implements strict human oversight to protect public trust.…
FlaglerLive
Published September 27Two Midterm Elections That Recast American Politics
Historical analysis of nineteenth-century midterm elections demonstrates profound political realignments as huge seat shifts in 1874 and 1894 altered national governance completely. Understanding these moments illuminates contemporary congressional battles and how voters…
FlaglerLive
Published September 26How the Trump Administration’s Rhetoric Promotes Anti‑Transgender Views
President Donald Trump utilizes strategic public opportunities to spread anti-transgender rhetoric. Research demonstrates that official communications leverage specific emotional triggers, particularly disgust and paranoia, to fabricate existential threats. These deliberate…