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 [Free Money] President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cuts, which included a historic tax cut for America’s seniors. That law also created Trump Accounts, individual investment accounts for America’s children designed to grow with the U.S. economy and build long-term savings.
Today, nearly 70 million Trump Accounts are open for all American children. Parents and legal guardians simply need to claim their child’s Trump Account through the official Trump Accounts app, available to download for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play |
| [Faster Cars] General Motors wants to slash the time it takes to develop a new vehicle in half, betting that artificial intelligence can help it compete with China’s much-faster automakers. |
 [Poinsettia Fundraiser] Key West Preschool Co-op’s Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser is back! We are once again offering beautiful red and white poinsettias, perfect for decorating your home, brightening up your workplace, gifting to family and friends, or adding a festive touch to your holiday celebrations!6-inch Poinsettias – $15 each 10-inch Poinsettias – $30 each Both sizes are available in red or white. Please Order Now |
| [Friday Joke] A man goes into the hospital for some tests. The medical staff knocks him out, and when he comes around there is a doctor peering over him, pulling up his eyelid and wielding the reflex hammer. The doctor says, “Ah, I’m glad you’re awake. I’m afraid I have some good news and some bad news.” The man says: “Don’t hold back, Doc, tell me the bad news.” The doctor says, “Your condition was worse than we thought and we had to amputate both of your legs.” The man asks, “What is the good news, then?” The doctor replies, “The man in the next bed wants to buy your slippers.” |
 Roman sarcophagus inside Westminster Abbey originally held a different body. A case of coffin swapping may explain the mysterious medieval burial. Link |
| [Auto Recalls] Toyota’s biggest recalls of 2026 affect nearly 1.7 million vehicles from the Highlander and Camry to the Prius and Tundra, Toyota’s six largest U.S. recalls of 2026 total nearly 1.7 million vehicles, with software faults behind half of them. Link |
 Two arrested in Redland cockfighting case. See what detectives found. Link |
| [Award-Winning AI Literature] This a list of literary awards granted to works where AI was used (or was suspected) as part of the writing process. Link |
 Chappell Roan dazzles at her gloriously gay mini-festival. At the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles with performances by Christina Aguilera, Lola Young and Tinashe, the pop star brings a colorful vision to life in support of LGBTQ+ charities. Link |
| [Computer Club Meeting] This Saturday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. At the Community Center, Winn Dixie Plaza, Big Pine Key. Computer repair Checklist (This is valid for all electronic equipment) 1. Make sure it’s plugged in! Full Menu > Computer Club |
 She doesn’t want flowers, she wants the 12 foot tall skeleton from Home Depot! |
| [Friday Joke] During a job interview, the manager asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” The applicant said, “Hopefully somewhere with a better answer to this question.” The manager laughed and said, “That’s honest.” The applicant smiled and replied, “Thank you. I practiced that answer for three years.” |
 [Eating Event] Tickets at Link |
| French rioters loot thousands of stores, torch cars and buildings. The State Department has issued an urgent warning to Americans in France, telling them to stay away. Video |
 [Cheese Recall] If a market gets some bad food, then it can pass on the problem by simple repackaging or cutting items on the same machines. Think about using someone’s dirty fork in a restaurant. No way, right? But how do you know that is on that utensil or plate. Scary, huh? Link |
| [Food Drive] United Way of Collier and the Keys is excited to share the results of our annual Feed the Keys food drive, which collected 15,620 pounds of food for local food pantries throughout Monroe County – an 87% increase over last year! |
 Our eyes dilate depending on your thoughts. Brain activity and verbalization can both affect our pupils. (also if you’re on speed) Link |
| Anthropic spent nearly $9 billion on computing capacity and infrastructure in the six months ended June 30. This can’t continue. |
 US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC. Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition. The lawsuit stems from a Panorama documentary aired by the BBC that spliced together comments made by Trump during a rally on 6 January 2021, before the US Capitol riot. Link |
| [Flying Gets Expensive] Soaring jet fuel prices are accelerating changes across the airline industry, showing up in higher fares, premium-heavy cabins and fewer flight options for travelers. To protect their bottom lines, airlines are raising fares and turning to more premium seats to squeeze more revenue out of their flights. Note: when fuel costs eventually come down, you can bet prices will remail high. |
 [Heat Ray] Pete Hegseth reportedly authorizes DHS to test ‘heat ray’ at US-Mexico border. The Pentagon’s Active Denial System shoots energy beam that causes ‘sensation of intense heat on surface of skin. Link |
| [Why Blacks Are Still Angry] In August 1831, Nat Turner, an enslaved man in Virginia, who believed God had appointed him to end slavery, led a revolt that killed 64 white people before the state militia put it down. More than 100 Black people were lynched in reprisal |
 [Afterlife Entry Fee] Roman child’s grave contains coin to pay afterlife entry fee. Greek and Roman funerary beliefs suggest the coin served a specific purpose. It’s possible the child’s family intentionally placed the currency with the deceased as payment to Charon, the ferryman who brought souls to the afterlife. Knowing this, it may be that grieving relatives hoped to impart one final gift to their loved one. Link |
| [Friday Joke] I have to go get a circumcision. The doctor said it won’t be long. I will be seeing you shortly. |
 Interactive toilet paper holder that bites. |
| [Friday Joke] A man went to the doctor and said, “Doctor, I think I’m invisible.” The doctor looked around the room and said, “Who said that?” |
 [Cost to Fly] You can still fly from Miami to London for around $700 RT. But flying first class will cost you between $5,936 and $15,789. Prices can vary based on seasonality and how early you book your flight. Link |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 10/23/26 at 9:49 am. |
 [For Rent] Two Bedroom Duplex on Canal. Big Pine Key. 2 bedrooms. One bath. Unfurnished ½ Duplex on clean boating canal w/seawall going to Pine Channel and the coral reef. Port Pine Heights sub-division. Beautiful, vaulted ceilings. Tiled floors throughout. Laundry room. Very clean. Central A/C. Ground level. Quiet neighborhood. No smokers or dogs. $2000 a month. First, last and $1000 security ($5000 total to move in) Landlord pays for trash pickup, tenant pays all other utilities and services. Available now.–Text only—305-942-4323 More Pictures Here |
 [REDUCED] Pellet Gun Gamo Swarm Maxxim 10X GEN 2 Multi-Shot Air Rifle. Two 10-round .177 clips. 3 x 9 variable scope. Box of pellets. $200 new. Now $75. b33043@outlook.com Video |
 [For Sale] Folding scaffold 30L x 12w x 20h. 4 scaffolds (not sold separately) New $200, Big Pine Key pick-up half-price: $100. Excellent condition.b33043@outlook.com Link |
 [For Sale] Crossman P1377 American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol. New $70. For Sale $25. 800 feet per second. Pick up on Big Pine Key. b33043@outlook.com Video |
| Snapshots taken from Big Pine Key looking North between Annette Key and Mayo Key every Friday evening since 2023. You may hover to view a photo, see the date of the photo, or use the left or right arrows on the images. |
