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Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning, all. ˗ˏˋ☀️ˎˊ˗ It's a chilly morning, but the sun has broken through the earlier clouds ⛅️ making it feel warmer ♒︎ in my Green Space 𓊐🌱🌿🍃𓊐 The sun's warmth on my back through the sliding glass door soothes my neck and shoulders.

➡️🖼️⬅️I don't have much to report from the Newsroom 📰 except that I felt like an old gas bag this morning 🎒 Maybe I should start a new business selling methane gas to Goodyear for blimps🏉🎈and balloons.

Let us take a peek at the news of the day 📰🗞️📺📱💻

*ME to AI:*

*Hi AI:* What's the Blockbuster News of the day? November 9, 2026

*AI to ME:*

The absolute blockbuster story making waves globally today is Nvidia’s massive spy scandal, with CEO Jensen Huang admitting to an extramarital affair while the board launches an investigation into foreign espionage claims.

The corporate bombshell has triggered immediate ripple effects across Wall Street and global markets.

💻 Tech & Business: The Nvidia Crisis

• The Admission:

• The Spy Probe:

• Market Impact:

Global Headlines

• Trilateral Super-Summit Planned:

• Ukraine Peace Talks Appointed:

• Terrorism Probe in Poland

• Pope’s South American Tour:

Economy

*AI to ME*

Would you like to dive deeper into the Nvidia espionage investigation, track the market reaction on Wall Street, or get more details on the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks?

*Read More - Google Search -*

*ME to AI:*

No thanks, AI, I just need a quick refresher on what to expect when I open my front door. I don't need any grenades rolling under the door, so to speak 😁

*AI to ME:*

☀️ You can expect a completely calm, grenade-free morning! • The Verdict: No chaotic blockbusters out there—just a standard, chilly November morning.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, was how Billy went off the precipice 🧗 with his bicycle 🚵‍♀️ It's called "cellephoneitis!" It's a highly contagious disease too📱💃🕺👯‍♀️🤖👯‍♂️📱 ♪♫♭｡♪˚♬ Everybody's catching it. By the way, Billy is still looking for his bicycle 🚲 And that ends the nonsense for the day 🌄 He took the wrong trail ⬅️ 🛣️ ➡️ So folks, watch where you're going.

Now, on to the behind-the-scenes reality.

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TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

JUST WHO'S BEHIND PROJECT 25

*ME to AI:*

Who's behind Project 25, and Trump: who's in charge of this mess? AI, it certainly isn't Trump himself; he's obviously too stupid to think of something like that

*AI: to ME:*

Project 2025 was organized and led by the Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank. The overall initiative is overseen by Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, alongside original project director Paul Dans and chief intellectual architects like Russell Vought.

While critics and supporters frequently debate the intelligence and involvement of political leaders using highly polarized language, the operational leadership of Project 2025 rests with these established conservative policy figures rather than any single politician.

Core Leadership & Key Figures

• The Heritage Foundation: A conservative think tank founded in 1973 that coordinated over 100 partner organizations to draft the policy agenda.

• Kevin Roberts: The president of the Heritage Foundation who serves as the primary leader steering the project.

• Paul Dans: The former director of the project who oversaw the compilation of its central 900-page policy manual, Mandate for Leadership.

• Russell Vought: A principal author of the project's executive branch overhaul strategies and the current Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Relationship to Donald Trump

• Public Disavowals: During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly distanced himself from the project, stating he had no formal connection to the platform and did not agree with some of its more restrictive proposals.

• Staffing Overlap: Reports indicate that more than 140 former Trump administration advisers, staffers, and cabinet members contributed chapters or data to the project.

• Administration Appointments: Since starting his second presidential term, Trump has nominated or appointed several key Project 2025 authors and contributors to prominent government positions, including Russell Vought (OMB), Brendan Carr (FCC), and Tom Homan (Border Czar).

And with that, I must say: "to-da-loo, with a lot of poo poo 💩💩💩 Hey Bugs! 🎤🐰I think It's time to call the guy with the shovel 🪏🧌 to Stage 2 🏟️ to bury all that poo.

NOW HEAR THIS! While so many Americans were calling each other vile names and debating if God sent a president, Trump's accomplices stole the nation from us by changing our government from one that has three equal branches with checks and balances to a UNITARY EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT WITH NO CHECKS ON HIM.

IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED. ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE IT BACK TO WHAT WORKED FOR 250 YEARS?

Unless you enjoy the NAZI 卐 lifestyle, Au revoir! 🫡*_

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BREAKING NEWS RECAPS:

Key GOP congressman sees House approval of Hegseth impeachment ‘far more likely’

Congress is back today after the Republicans' midterms shellacking, as Trump extends an invite to Democrats on immigration.

Here's The latest:

• On the Hill: Congress returns this week, marking the start of a lame-duck session. With fewer than 25 days before the new — and dramatically reshaped — 120th Congress begins, lawmakers have a long list of agenda items.

• Hegseth impeachment efforts: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie says he intends to introduce new articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today, meaning a vote on the matter would have to happen by Wednesday.

• Trump sows doubt: In an abrupt shift from last week, President Donald Trump is now questioning the results of the midterm elections. It also comes after the president told “60 Minutes” his sweeping deportation policy was “too tough” and ultimately “hurt” him in the midterms.

• Election results:

Read More:

11 min ago

Vance alludes to GOP's midterm drubbing with Ohio State quip about "devastating loss"

More To Read:

Updated 10:54 AM EST, Mon November 9, 2026

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‘Gotta be kidding me’: Pentagon official reveals Hegseth’s criteria for senior promotions

A senior official exclusively told MS NOW how decorated military officers with decades of experience were withheld from promotion after Pentagon staff printed out internet searches showing they had attended official events like promoting Covid-19 vaccinations or marking International Women’s Day

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth short-circuited a merit-based process for promoting senior officers and instead relied on newly invented criteria that disproportionately removed from advancement women and people of color who had already been approved for promotion, according to three military officials.

MS NOW spoke exclusively to a senior official with in-depth knowledge of flag and general officer selection and assignment who described in detail for the first time how, he said, the results of internet searches were used by Hegseth’s office to withhold promotions from women and people of color. He was granted anonymity for fear of retaliation.

The senior official also described how Hegseth intentionally scuttled the promotions of senior officers who were perceived to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; played a role in implementing the Pentagon’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate...

More Articles:

• This 4-star Army general had an even brighter future. But with Pete Hegseth in charge, he’s out:

Read More:

Updated Nov. 9, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

- MS NOW -

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Canada heads to UN climate summit in Turkey with finance, fossil fuel transition on the agenda

U.S. retreat from climate, foreign aid leaves opening for middle powers, experts say

Canada heads to the UN's annual climate summit, COP31, defending its fossil fuel expansion at home while seeking influence on clean energy, climate finance and the global transition away from fossil fuels.

With the U.S. retreating from international climate diplomacy, Canada has an opening to play a larger role in the negotiations. But experts say recent climate-policy rollbacks at home could complicate its efforts to do so.

"We feel like Canada's credibility is on the line," said Pratishtha Singh, international diplomacy manager at Climate Action Network Canada, a non-governmental group.

WATCH | The need for fossil fuel transition:

• Fossil fuel transition:
• Clean electricity:

WATCH | Carney's electrification ambitions:

• Climate finance:

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

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TRUMP👨‍💼 ? HE'S BUSY CLEANING THE 💩 OUT OF HIS DIAPER 🧼

 

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NEWS AGGREGATOR & COMMENTS

Great Spirit bless 🙏

Good morning ALL! 🧑‍⚕️👩‍🌾👩‍🎤👩‍✈️👩‍🎨🥷👷👸 After a day of gray skies that could turn Pollyanna pessimistic, the sun is back to life our spirits! I love sitting outside in my Green Space with my coffee to take in the sunrise and watch that orange orb 🟠ˎˊ˗🌳 rise, shimmering over the trees; it feels magical 🪄‧₊˚* And all is silent, like the whole world is holding its breath 😨 for the grand opening of the show to come 🏟️

I feel much safer after the Blue Tsunami in America 🌊 I think it will restore some sanity 🤪 to the government. That's all from me in the Newsroom 📰 now it's on to Today's Discussion 🗣️👥👤👥 Thank you for visiting and reading the Tree House News 🏡

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ABOUT ONTARIO HEALTH CARE & CANADA HEALTH CARE

Why do I keep coming back to national and Ontario universal healthcare? Because without it, we're shit out of luck. Who can afford to pay out of pocket for the services we expect through our healthcare plans? If nobody squawks, nothing gets done.

What can you or I do to change anything? More than you might believe. I find things that aren't working, that need improvement, or a line of horsefeathers from Premier Ford and Minister of Health Jones. Write to your Member of Parliament and complain! Complain to your Member of Provincial Parliament. Tell your Premier and Minister of Health that their news releases are baloney; go fix the problems. Write to your province's auditor general to ask for an investigation into the crappy healthcare in your province.

When you hear about a healthcare demonstration, go if you can and bring your sign! The more demonstrators, the better! Make all the "good trouble" you can. If you don't, nothing will get better, especially from Captain Ford and his band of pirates in office.

ME to AI: IS THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT DOING ANYTHING TO CONSERVE AND SAVE OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?

🔹AI Overview

Yes, the Canadian federal government is actively trying to modernize and stabilize the health care system—most notably by launching a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy ("AI for All") that places health care as its top mission.

- ISED Canada -

Key federal initiatives and strategies include:

National AI Strategy & Flagship Health Missions: The federal government committed a $200 million AI Missions Program, featuring a flagship health mission directed at accelerating AI adoption in diagnostics, patient care, and hospital efficiency.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics

Health Data Infrastructure ($100 Million): Ottawa is investing $100 million to expand health data platforms (such as Vital) in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) to connect electronic health records across provinces, making anonymized data more accessible for clinical research and system optimization.

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Reducing Administrative Burnout and Wait Times: The strategy aims to scale tools like AI medical scribes and automated monitoring systems (already tested in provinces like Ontario and Alberta) to cut down paperwork for physicians, expand primary care access, and flag high-risk patients earlier.

Centre for International Governance Innovation

Criticisms and Concerns

While the government frames AI integration as a way to save and conserve resources, privacy commissioners, researchers, and medical associations have raised alarms:

- YouTube - CBC News -

• Privacy and Data Security Risks: Critics point out potential gaps (such as in federal legislative proposals) that could allow private or foreign tech companies access to sensitive patient data without explicit consent.

• Regulation Lagging Behind Adoption: The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and various privacy watchdogs have warned that the rapid rollout of clinical AI tools is outpacing federal and provincial oversight, creating risks around algorithmic bias, data accuracy, and patient accountability.

AI: Would you like to explore:

*ME to AI:*

Thank you, AI, but that is plenty of information here for my purpose

*AI to ME:*

You are very welcome! I'm glad that information serves your purpose well.

If you ever need to dive back into this topic, look up other policy initiatives, or explore anything else in the future, just let me know. Have a wonderful day!

*ME to AI:*

Yes, one more question;

*Me to AI*

What is Ontario doing to attract and retain more licensed doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners to the provincial healthcare system? Why does Ontario chronically underpay those who deliver so much direct, hands-on care to patients and residents of long-term care facilities? Why are there always shortages of bandages, antiseptics, ointments, and other supplies at community outpatient aftercare facilities?

*AI to ME:*

The Ontario government is attempting to address healthcare staffing shortages through targeted educational expansions and financial grants, but systemic friction surrounding historical wage caps and operational funding gaps continues to strain frontline workers and community clinic supply lines.

1. Attracting and Retaining Healthcare Professionals

To bring more doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners (NPs) into the provincial system, Ontario has launched several initiatives under its broader $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan:

• Tuition and Incentive Grants: Programs like the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant fund free tuition and books for nursing students who commit to practicing in underserved regional communities upon graduating.

The Community Commitment Program for Nurses similarly offers financial incentives for nursing placements in high-need or northern facilities.

• Educational Expansion: The province is rolling out its largest medical school expansion in over a decade, intending to add 340 undergraduate and 551 postgraduate medical seats by 2028–29. Recent steps also funded 170 new primary care nurse practitioner training seats.

• Streamlining Credentials: Ontario has reduced regulatory barriers to make it easier for board-certified physicians and licensed nurses from the United States and other international jurisdictions to migrate and practice locally.

2. The Debate Over Frontline Underpayment

Frontline unions, including the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), argue that current retention efforts are severely undermined by multi-year structural wage disparities:

• The Bill 124 Backlash:

• Sector-to-Sector Disparities:

3. Supply Shortages at Community Outpatient Facilities

Persistent shortages of basic supplies like bandages, antiseptics, and ointments in community outpatient aftercare settings are driven • by administrative and structural realities:

• Fixed Global Budgets vs. Inflation:

• Case Complexity and Volume Surge:

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*AI to ME:*

Would you like more details on how the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant works?

*ME to AI:*

Thank you, AI, but that will suffice for now. I'll be checking back periodically for any changes.

*AI to ME:*

You are very welcome! I am glad that information was helpful for your overview.

Since these healthcare programs, funding models, and grant expansions are updated regularly by the province, I will be here whenever you need to check back.

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BREAKING NEWS RECAP:

Hakeem Jeffries has a plan for Donald Trump and for his Democratic critics

Virginia Beach, Virginia — Backstage in Virginia Beach the Saturday before the midterms, Hakeem Jeffries sat in a room by himself.

He read over the speech he was about to give, versions of which he’d given dozens of times in all sorts of tough districts — first in his head, then mouthing the words and practicing how he’d throw his hands around for emphasis.

Jeffries was there to campaign for Elaine Luria, the Navy veteran trying to win back the seat she lost in the 2022 midterms. He then rushed to Alabama to pump up Rep. Shomari Figures, whom Republicans targeted as part of an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort that Jeffries had spent more than a year fighting, state by state.

At that point, Democrats needed to net three seats to win the House. Now, Jeffries is set to have a margin well into the dozens as the last races finish counting...

• How he plans to deal with Trump:
• Many on the left dislike Jeffries — and he knows:
• Inscrutable by design:

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PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2026, 5:00 AM ET - 5 hr ago

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Congress needs help to rein in Big Tech. This bill would provide it.

• Reviving the defunct Office of Technology Assessment would be a major asset to lawmakers looking to finally wrap their heads around artificial intelligence and other complex issues.

NEWS VIDEO Included:

Last week, before the midterms rocked Washington, four Democrats and one Republican introduced the “Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act,” to little fanfare. If passed, the bill would create an in-house research hub to provide lawmakers with expert advice and analysis on new technology and its effects. While it may not be the flashiest of opening moves for Democrats, it could wind up being the most strategically advantageous item atop the new majority’s agenda next year.

For starters, establishing the Congressional Office of Technology would send a needed message: After two years of the Trump administration’s attacks on science, there’s work to be done....

• After two years of the Trump administration’s attacks on science, there’s work to be done, not just to restore what’s been lost, but to better understand how to legislate in an era of Silicon Valley dominance:
• The second-best time to bring back the OTA would be now, when the public is more eager than it has been in years for the federal government to regulate Big Tech:

Read More:

Nov. 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

- MS NOW -

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What needs to happen for Canada to join Europe's flagship student exchange program?

EU wants Canada to fully join Erasmus+, but there are details Canada must iron out

Canada is negotiating to be a part of a major European exchange program that could give Canadians more opportunities to study, work and live in Europe.

At last month's Canada-EU summit and in his 2026 budget, Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed the government's interest in expanding Canada's participation in Erasmus+, Europe's internationally recognized student and skills exchange.

"Through this program, a Canadian student can pursue their studies in Barcelona just as easily as they could at McGill," Carney said at the summit in Montreal...

Carney wants Canada to join Europe's Erasmus+ program. What is it?

• How would this work?:

WATCH | More about Canada's closer ties with EU:

• Some Canadian universities already involved:

WATCH | More about Erasmus+:

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Posted: Nov 08, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

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That will be about it 🧱 for the 💩 eatin' cockroach 🪳 news 📰 of the day 🌞

PM Carney unveils homelessness strategy including affordable housing and health services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu6d1EKMg6w