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The Friday Flyover Replay : Minting Millionaires, Sunset at Stonehenge, and $75 Potato Chips.

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Friday, June 20, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1975, Steven Spielberg’s film Jaws was released, transforming the summer movie business and making countless viewers afraid to go into the water.

Today marks the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. To celebrate, Stonehenge is livestreaming both sunset and sunrise, as we report below.

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TAKEOFF.

Trump to Decide on Iran Strike Within Two Weeks.

President Trump will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will join Israel’s military campaign against Iran, according to a statement delivered Thursday by press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Meanwhile, an Iranian missile struck a hospital in Israel on Thursday, causing significant damage and injuring at least 71 people, most with minor wounds. Israeli officials condemned the attack as a war crime.

A hacker group believed to be aligned with Israel says it seized $90 million from Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, claiming the platform was being used to help the Iranian regime evade Western sanctions.

Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed Israel’s offensive, calling it “the dirty work” the world needs done.

America Minting 1,000 New Millionaires a Day.

The United States created over 1,000 new millionaires every single day in 2024—379,000 people who crossed the seven-figure threshold, accounting for more than half of all new millionaires created globally.

This wealth explosion, driven by the S&P 500’s 25% gain and Nasdaq’s 30% leap, means that now, “everyday millionaires” with $1 million to $5 million in assets collectively control more wealth than all the world’s billionaires combined.

While just 15 centibillionaires control $2.4 trillion in assets, women are positioned to be the biggest winners in the coming “Great Wealth Transfer” of $83 trillion expected to pass between generations over the next 20 years.

America now hosts nearly 40% of the world’s 60 million millionaires, but the tiny countries of Luxembourg and Switzerland still boast the highest concentrations, where more than one in seven adults is a millionaire.

List: What Each State Pays in Federal Taxes.

Delaware leads the nation in federal tax revenue per person at $24,575 per resident in 2023, followed by Massachusetts at $21,747 and Minnesota at $20,728, according to a new study.

Washington D.C. is a major outlier, contributing $54,612 per resident—more than double any state—due to its concentration of high-income earners and government-related economic activity.

West Virginia, Mississippi and New Mexico paid the least per capita, each contributing under $6,000 per person.

POLITICS.

More than half of Democrats—62%—agree that their party’s leadership should be replaced amid infighting in a new Reuters/Ipsos survey. Only 24% said they opposed that idea.

The GOP effort to pass President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” by July 4, before the Senate goes on break, is running into opposition over hitting that deadline.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol on Wednesday night in a memorial vigil for a state lawmaker and her husband, who were gunned down last weekend.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed a new detention facility to hold illegal immigrants in the Everglades that he dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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SPORTS.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the OKC Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals last night, 108-91. The series goes back to Oklahoma on Sunday for a winner-take-all Game 7.

The College World Series final is officially set, with LSU taking on Coastal Carolina tomorrow in game one of a three-game series. Game two will take place on Sunday, and game three, if necessary, will be played Monday night.

The Florida Panthers reportedly damaged the Stanley Cup during their victory celebration, denting the bottom and cracking the trophy’s bowl.

ESPN released their NFL All Quarter Century team, ranking the best players by position since the year 2000. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Patrick Mahomes topped the list for quarterbacks.

FINANCE.

Amazon’s Zoox subsidiary opened a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in California on Wednesday, the first robotaxi factory in the U.S. The autonomous vehicles are designed without steering wheels, pedals, or traditional driving controls.

Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country’s economy minister said Thursday at an international economic forum in St. Petersburg.

The rise in gold prices has rewarded Costco customers who bought the retailer’s 1-ounce gold bar last year. Worth $2,399 in June 2024, its value is now about $3,390, up 41% in a year.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded Wednesday night during a routine test at the company’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, marking its fourth major failure of the year.

The town of Boone, North Carolina, has embraced the eastern hellbender—a giant, slimy salamander nicknamed the “snot otter”—as a regional mascot for clean waterways and community resilience.

wo Chinese satellites, Shijian-21 and Shijian-25, made close approaches in geosynchronous orbit last week, likely testing in-space refueling and servicing capabilities.

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ENTERTAINMENT.

Paul McCartney, who turned 83 this week, is celebrated in a photo series tracing his journey from Liverpool, England, to international music icon.

Jeremy Allen White, Emmy winner for FX’s The Bear, transforms into Bruce Springsteen in the first trailer for the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.

Al Pacino met Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the Vatican in the first reported official audience between the American pope and a movie star.

ET CETERA.

The summer solstice sunset and sunrise will be livestreamed from Stonehenge this year on Facebook and YouTube. The sunset stream starts at 3 p.m. ET today, and the sunrise kicks off at 11 p.m. ET the same night.

Michigan wildlife officials finally trapped and freed a 110-pound black bear that had a plastic barrel lid stuck around its neck for two years.

Swedish brewery St. Eriks created a $75 potato chip box containing only five chips—$15 per chip, featuring hyper-local ingredients like hand-harvested matsutake mushrooms and truffle seaweed from the Faroe Islands. The ultra-luxury snack was a one-off publicity and charity stunt.

Daily Quote.

“If people get out, there’s not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons.”

— Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on the value of building a detention facility for illegal immigrants in the Everglades

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 27. When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. KJV

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The Thursday Flyover Replay : L.A. Lakers Sold, Robot Surgeon, and Capt. Cook’s Ship.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd created the holiday to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised her and her five brothers after their mother died during childbirth.

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TAKEOFF.

Trump Reportedly OKs Iran War Plan.

President Trump has approved military strike plans against Iran but is delaying execution, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

Following a Situation Room meeting Tuesday night, Trump said he would wait to see if Tehran backs down from its nuclear ambitions before issuing a final order. Tehran warned that such involvement could trigger “all-out war.”

While Israel and Iran have already traded blows for six days, Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites—buried deep beneath mountains—remain untouched and are largely impervious to conventional weapons.

Meanwhile, foreign ministers from Germany, France, and Britain are set to meet Iran’s top diplomat Friday in Geneva, aiming to secure verifiable guarantees that Iran’s nuclear program remains strictly civilian.

Lakers to Sell for Record $10 Billion.

A majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers is being sold to Mark Walter, who is the primary owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a deal that values the historic NBA franchise at approximately $10 billion.

The Buss family, which has owned the Lakers since 1979, is selling off control to the team in what would be the largest sale ever of a professional sports franchise.

Jeanie Buss will remain as the franchise’s governor following the sale, maintaining continuity in the team’s leadership structure.

Walter, a businessman who has ownership interests in multiple sports franchises, is the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global.

Feds Charge 7 in Largest US Jewelry Heist.

Federal prosecutors have charged seven suspects in a 2022 armored truck robbery near Los Angeles, where thieves made off with $100 million in diamonds, emeralds, gold, and luxury watches, the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.

The gang allegedly followed the truck for 300 miles from a jewelry show near San Francisco before striking at a freeway rest stop.

Two suspects were arrested Monday, with one already jailed in Arizona on another charge.

Four remain at large. The indictment outlines a string of similar robberies involving lookouts, forced truck entries, and threats against drivers. Some stolen goods have been recovered.

POLITICS.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s 2023 ban on sex-change medical care for minors, ruling 6–3 that the law didn’t constitute sex discrimination.

President Trump will extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. business by another 90 days, the third delay in the sales date.

President Trump has nominated Adm. Daryl Caudle to serve as the next chief of naval operations, replacing acting chief Adm. James Kilby and following the February firing of Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Caudle, a career submariner, is the current head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

With just days until the Democratic primary for NYC mayor, betting markets heavily favor Andrew Cuomo as the nominee in the New York City mayoral race. On Kalshi, bettors are giving Cuomo an 80% chance to win.

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SPORTS.

Indiana Pacer star Tyrese Haliburton’s injury status for tonight’s NBA Finals game is uncertain as he nurses a calf injury. The Pacers will likely decide whether he can play right before game time.

A WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun got violent after Caitlin Clark was poked in the eye by one player and then immediately shoved to the ground by another.

ESPN ranked Oklahoma’s 47-game winning streak from 1953–1957 as the most unbreakable record in college football history.

Vegas oddsmakers think Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks after months of trade speculation. The Bucks are heavy favorites to retain him, with the New York Knicks holding distant second-place odds.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: The Metals Company stock rose nearly 25% on Wednesday after it entered a strategic agreement with a new investor, South Korea-based Korea Zinc.

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady again on Wednesday at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting. It held to its forecast of two rate cuts still to come this year.

U S Steel ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange as Japan’s Nippon completed its acquisition of the company, giving the U S government a “golden share” overseeing key company decisions.

Gap Inc. is investing tens of millions of dollars to boost operations at its Tennessee distribution center, underscoring the company’s focus on strengthening domestic operations.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Doctors at Baylor St. Luke’s in Houston performed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. this March, hospital officials confirmed Tuesday.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted Tuesday, sending ash 6.8 miles into the sky and triggering the nation’s highest alert level. Authorities set up exclusion zones and urged nearby residents to wear masks, as officials warned of possible floods from mud and debris.

Astronomers used Chile’s Very Large Telescope to map the nearby Sculptor galaxy in unprecedented detail, producing a thousand-color image spanning 65,000 light-years.

THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.

A collection of 17 retro baseball photos is making the rounds, showcasing iconic moments from the sport’s past, from Babe Ruth’s farewell to Jackie Robinson’s legendary steal in the 1955 World Series.

A long-lost wedding photo from 1953 was discovered in a donated library book in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and made its way back to Sarah Ruggirello, the granddaughter of the couple in the image, thanks to social media.

Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that Andy Warhol and Grace Jones dramatically crashed his 1986 wedding to Maria Shriver. Warhol flung open the church doors, and the pair made a dramatic silhouette entrance before slowly walking down the aisle.

ET CETERA.

All U.S. national parks will offer free admission today in honor of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U S.

After decades of research, historians have confirmed that Captain James Cook’s famed 18th-century ship, HMS Endeavour, lies at the bottom of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island.

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld shared dreamy snapshots from their honeymoon after tying the knot in a lavish California ceremony last month.

Daily Quote.

“In the last 24 hours, the Border Patrol encountered a total of 95 illegal aliens across the entire southern border. That is the lowest number EVER recorded.”

— Border czar Tom Homan in a post on X, reporting on the current state of the U.S. southern border.

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 26. I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; KJV

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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Panthers Win Stanley Cup, Trump Seeks Surrender, and Fastest Corvette Eve.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1812, Congress gave President James Madison authority to declare war on Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.

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TAKEOFF.

Trump Demands Iran’s “Complete Give-Up”.

President Trump demanded Iran’s “complete give-up” and said he’s seeking “a real end” to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, not just a ceasefire, after cutting short his G7 summit participation to return to Washington.

Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding but won’t kill him “for now,” while urging Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the five-day conflict continues.

Israel said it killed Ali Shadmani, Iran’s wartime chief of staff and most senior military commander, as part of an ongoing offensive that has reportedly killed more than 20 Iranian senior military officers since Friday.

Aerial footage showed massive traffic jams as thousands of Iranians fled the capital after five days of Israeli airstrikes.

NYC Comptroller Arrested by ICE.

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested Tuesday by ICE agents outside a Manhattan immigration court after trying to block the detention of a man leaving immigration court.

Lander refused to release the man to ICE officers without a judicial warrant, leading to a scuffle that was caught on video.

He was held for several hours but released after charges of assaulting and obstructing federal officers were dropped.

Streaming Surpasses Traditional TV.

For the first time in TV history, streaming platforms have overtaken cable and broadcast combined in U.S. TV viewership, grabbing 44.8% of all screen time in May, according to Nielsen.

The combination of broadcast, with 20.1%, and all cable channels, with 24.1%, represented 44.2% of TV viewing, according to Nielsen. Other TV uses, including video games and DVD viewing, made up the small remainder.

YouTube and Netflix alone made up nearly 20% of total U.S. viewing. Free ad-supported services like Tubi, Roku Channel, and Pluto TV also played a key role in the surge.

POLITICS.

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a resolution Monday to block any U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval, citing fears that the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could pull America into another Middle East war.

Half of Americans said they view Iran as an enemy to the U.S. in a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. Among other responses, 25% said the Middle Eastern nation was “unfriendly,” 4% said it was “friendly,” and 1% called it an “ally.”

U S Capitol Police told senators Tuesday that threats against members of Congress surged to nearly 9,500 last year—the highest since 2021—following the targeted killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband over the weekend.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, 71, reported to a Pennsylvania prison Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence for bribery. The New Jersey Democrat was convicted of accepting cash, gold bars, and other gifts in exchange for political favors.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was captured on video dramatically rolling her eyes after French President Emmanuel Macron whispered to her during the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, on Monday.

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SPORTS.

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 last night to become Stanley Cup Champions for the second straight year, powered by a historic four-goal night from Sam Reinhart.

Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood delivered one of the best performances in College World Series history on Monday night, pitching a no-hitter and striking out 19 batters.

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani took the mound for one inning against the Padres—the first time he’s pitched since joining the team in 2023.

Joey Chestnut announced on social media he’ll be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest this year. He was banned from the contest last year because of a sponsorship deal with a plant-based food company.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: CERo Therapeutics stock soared nearly 190% Tuesday after the FDA granted an Orphan Drug Designation for the company’s lead drug candidate, a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.

The Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting kicked off Tuesday, with Fed officials expected to keep the key interest rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%, the same as it’s been since December.

Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday. The company said it will stop making new products that contain these dyes, effective immediately.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has nearly doubled over the past two years, from 21% and 40%, according to a new Gallup survey.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

The summer solstice, the official start of summer, takes place Friday at 10:42 p.m. ET, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Humans show different levels of negative personality traits depending on where they live and the intensity of societal stress around them. A new long-term study names four U.S. states where those traits are most concentrated.

Bit-Pong, a high-tech table tennis game, merges classic paddle play with retro visuals using LEDs, sensors, and AI, letting players choose from seven interactive game modes that light up with every hit.

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WISDOM WEDNESDAY.

Here are 10 practical answers to 10 intriguing questions by productivity writer Darius Foroux—from what is the most important skill to have to what’s the one book everyone should read.

Poker champ–turned–decision scientist Annie Duke has crafted a clear framework for tackling life’s toughest quit-or-stick calls.

An extracurricular coach who has helped teens earn spots at top colleges says the savviest parents steer clear of four key traps.

ET CETERA.

GM has unveiled its fastest Corvette ever, the 2026 ZR1X, a hybrid “hypercar” that rockets from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds.

A tornado spun beside a rainbow in Nebraska on Monday as severe storms swept across the Plains. At least 18 tornadoes were reported across multiple states.

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, wrangled an alligator outside a motel Monday morning after it escaped from a vehicle en route from New York to a North Carolina zoo. The owner was found, and both were escorted out of the county due to state laws banning exotic pets.

An 80-year-old man in Rome mistakenly drove his Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan down the historic Spanish Steps early Tuesday, getting stuck partway. The driver, who tested negative for alcohol, couldn’t explain how it happened.

Daily Quote.

“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there—We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”

— President Trump urging Iran’s unconditional surrender in a post on Truth Social

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 25. But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: KJV

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Long Ago, when the Roman Empire was at the height of its glory, a common saying was “All Roads Lead to Rome.” I want to tell you about a very special road — a road that existed then and still exists now. This road, now almost 2,000 years old, has never led to Rome. Yet, strangely enough, it is called the Romans Road.

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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Israeli Airstrikes, Pentagon Pizza Index, and Ferris Bueller’s Vest.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1885, after years of fundraising and construction, the disassembled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor aboard the French navy ship Isere. Its 350 pieces were packed into 200 crates.

Today’s travel section highlights a list of America’s most stunning scenic wonders, from sea to shining sea. Take a look, and let us know the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in the U S.

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TAKEOFF.

Israel Bombs Iran TV During Broadcast.

President Trump on Monday urged “immediate evacuation” of Tehran after Iran rejected a U.S.-proposed nuclear deal.

Earlier that day, Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian state media facilities in Tehran during a live broadcast, sending debris falling into the studio as anchors fled from the set.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the attacks and refused to rule out targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying such action could “end the conflict.”

Tehran has reported at least 224 deaths since Friday; Israel says 24 of its citizens have been killed. The strikes follow four days of escalating missile exchanges.

‘Trump Mobile’ Enters Smartphone Market.

The Trump Organization is entering the wireless market with “rump Mobile, a new 5G phone service and smartphone brand announced Monday.

The plan, dubbed “The 47 Plan,” costs $47.45 per month—referencing Donald Trump’s presidential terms—and includes unlimited talk, text, and data, plus perks like roadside assistance and telehealth.

The Trump Mobile service is a white-label plan built on an existing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called Liberty Mobile.

The gold-colored T1 Phone, retailing at $499, will launch in September.

Led by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., the venture plans to build the phones in the U.S. and aims to appeal to consumers seeking “America First” alternatives in tech.

Career Spy Named MI6’s First Woman Chief.

Blaise Metreweli, 47, a veteran intelligence officer, will become the first woman to lead MI6, the U.K.’s foreign spy agency, in its 116-year history.

Currently serving as Director General “Q”—the head of MI6’s technology and innovation division tasked with protecting agent identities—Metreweli will take the reins this fall, replacing Sir Richard Moore as the agency’s 18th “C,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced.

Metreweli joined MI6 in 1999 and rose through the ranks with deep experience in the Middle East, Europe, and tech innovation.

Until now, only James Bond films had cast a woman as MI6 chief—Dame Judi Dench’s “M” held the fictional post from 1995 to 2015.

POLITICS.

Vance Boelter, 57, the suspect in the killing of a Minnesota legislator, allegedly drove to four lawmakers’ homes during a deadly pre-dawn rampage in Minnesota before fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.

At the G7 summit in Canada, President Trump said removing Russia from the group in 2014 was a “very big mistake,” signaling his openness to readmitting the country.

Government agencies and corporate sponsors are scaling down their funding for Juneteenth celebrations amid a broader retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

A surge in pizza deliveries near the Pentagon just before Israel’s June 12 strikes on Iran has revived the so-called “Pentagon Pizza Index”—a Cold War-era theory suggesting late-night orders signal looming military action.

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SPORTS.

Team USA soccer beat Trinidad and Tobago 5-0, snapping a four-game losing streak.

The Indiana Pacers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder last night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with the teams tied 2-2 in the series.

The Orlando Magic kicked off the NBA’s summer drama with a blockbuster deal, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies for multiple draft selections.

The PGA Tour hired former NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO, signaling a more aggressive push to compete with LIV Golf.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Echostar stock jumped 49% Monday on news that President Trump had pushed for the FCC and the company to settle their dispute over spectrum allocation.

All 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories, have agreed to sign a $7.4 billion settlement with the company behind OxyContin, officials announced Monday. The settlement resolves pending litigation against Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioid products for decades.

At Home, the home decor and furniture retailer with more than 200 locations in the United States, is filing for bankruptcy as part of a restructuring to eliminate $2 billion in debt. Twenty-six At Home stores are slated to close.

Costco is set to open a new standalone gas station in California solely for use by its members, reportedly the first of its kind for the wholesaler.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

An Air India flight from Hong Kong to New Delhi turned back midair Monday due to a technical issue, just days after a deadly crash killed 241 people aboard another Air India jet.

Two remarkably preserved cubs found in Siberian permafrost—once hailed as early dogs and nicknamed the “Ice Age Puppies”—have now been confirmed as Ice Age wolf siblings through new genetic and chemical analysis.

Strange radio signals emerging from beneath Antarctica’s ice—at angles too steep to match known particle behavior—are baffling scientists and challenging existing models of physics, with some suspecting unknown particles or phenomena may be at play.

THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.

Here are 43 of the most stunning natural wonders in the U.S., with Arizona’s Grand Canyon topping the list for its vast scale and breathtaking beauty.

A futuristic 17-hectare development called “SoulFamily” is planned for Bali, featuring coral-inspired villas designed to harmonize architecture, music, and the environment.

Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway, a century-old mountain line once wrecked by natural disasters, has fully reopened, offering travelers a scenic ride through 50 tunnels and 77 bridges.

ET CETERA.

The Louvre in Paris closed without warning Monday as staff launched a sudden strike over overcrowding and understaffing, leaving thousands of confused tourists stuck outside the world’s most-visited museum.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, will soon become home to the world’s largest heart sculpture—a 73-foot stainless steel landmark called “Heart in the Park,” located in the Tradition community at Discovery Way and Village Parkway.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the iconic camel-and-brown sweater vest worn by Matthew Broderick is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids open through June 24 and estimates ranging from $300,000 to $600,000.

Daily Quote.

“It’s not going to escalate the conflict; it’s going to end the conflict.”

— Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu, on potentially targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader amid the Israel-Iran conflict

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 24. Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; KJV

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The Monday Flyover Replay : Minnesota Shooter Arrested, Dollar Princesses, and Rabbit vs. Duck.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

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Monday, June 16, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln accepted the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate while declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

Today we’re featuring a classic optical illusion that claims if you see a duck first, you’re creative—if it’s a rabbit, you’re analytical—so tell us: did your result match how you see yourself?

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TAKEOFF.

Trump Blocks Israeli Proposal to Strike Iran Leader.

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Sunday, stating that any attack on U.S. interests would be met with an unprecedented military response.

He emphasized that the United States had no involvement in Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory. Trump also vetoed an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move U.S. officials feared could dangerously escalate the conflict.

The ongoing hostilities have resulted in casualties, with Israeli airstrikes reportedly killing at least 406 people in Iran, while Iranian missile attacks have killed at least 13 people in Israel.

Despite the escalating violence, Trump expressed optimism about brokering a peace deal between Israel and Iran, asserting that such an agreement is achievable.

Trump Media Activates $2.3B Bitcoin Plan.

Trump Media’s $2.3 billion crypto initiative launched after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its registration statement, unlocking the resale of over 85 million shares tied to earlier financing deals.

The company plans to use the funds to buy and hold Bitcoin as part of its corporate assets. This move aligns with a broader trend of companies, from Trump Media to Japanese hotel firm Metaplanet, adopting Bitcoin as a corporate asset.

CEO Devin Nunes said the move supports growth across Trump Media’s social, streaming, and financial platforms and aligns with its vision for the “Patriot Economy,” which promotes financial independence and alternatives to mainstream institutions.

A new brand, Truth.Fi, is expected to offer crypto-based services and investment tools.

American Women Who Married into Aristocracy.

Between 1870 and 1914, more than 100 wealthy American women married into Britain’s cash-strapped aristocracy, bringing new money—and new attitudes—to old titles.

Consuelo Vanderbilt, one of the most iconic dollar princesses, was pushed into marrying the Duke of Marlborough and cried through her wedding, later calling life at Blenheim Palace deeply unhappy.

Nancy Astor, the sharp-tongued daughter of a Virginian railway tycoon, made history as the first woman to sit in Parliament, where she famously clashed with Winston Churchill.

Daisy Leiter of Chicago, a glamorous heiress with a mind of her own, found a rare love match with the Earl of Suffolk and even became a helicopter pilot in her later years.

Cora Colgate, a Southern belle and toothpaste heiress, married Henry Byng, 4th Earl of Strafford, who died in a mysterious fall onto railway tracks just five months after their wedding.

POLITICS.

A suspect accused of killing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife was arrested on Sunday evening following the largest manhunt in state history. Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was found armed and hiding near Green Isle after authorities located his car and belongings.

President Trump’s administration is weighing a plan to add 36 more countries, many in Africa and the Caribbean, to its existing travel ban, based on an internal State Department memo obtained by the media.

In other Trump administration news, officials are carving out an exception to immigration enforcement, allowing illegal immigrants working in hotels, farms, meatpacking plants, and restaurants to remain in the country.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has activated the National Guard and declared a state of emergency as precautionary measures while protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies continue to flare up in the state.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

J.J. Spaun continued his impressive breakout season with his first major golf tournament win, leading the pack by two strokes at the 125th U.S. Open after sinking this long-range putt to secure his victory.

Coastal Carolina defeated Oregon State 6-2 to move one game away from the Men’s College World Series Final yesterday, while Louisville staved off elimination from the tournament with an 8-3 win over Arizona.

The Boston Red Sox made a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco Giants yesterday, trading longtime third baseman Rafael Devers in exchange for four players. Devers was a 2018 World Series champion with Boston and has received MVP votes in each of the last four seasons.

NBA legend Kevin Durant has reportedly named the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat as his top three destinations in an eventual trade this offseason.

The Colorado Rockies have become the first team to lose 57 of their first 70 games since the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, who were not attempting to win games due to ownership collusion.

FINANCE.

President Trump approved a merger between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel, with the deal promising an $11 billion investment and 100,000 new jobs in the U.S. Former President Biden blocked the merger in January.

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and former CEO of at-home genetic test producer 23andMe, announced she is purchasing back “substantially all of the company’s assets” for $305 million. She resigned in March after the company filed for bankruptcy.

New data tracking what Americans spend on Father’s Day and Mother’s Day shows mothers receiving $10.1 billion more this year alone, suggesting they may be more revered for carrying a greater load in child and home care, according to recent studies.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Australian researchers have invented a device that pulls moisture out of the air and then releases it as drinking water when exposed to sunlight, all without electricity.

Humans experience two major aging surges—one in their mid-40s and another in their early 60s—marked by sharp biological changes, according to recent research from Stanford University.

The age-old optical illusion of one figure forming two different animals can tell you whether you are a more logical or creative thinker, depending on which creature you see first.

THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.

At least two people were killed and 32 injured Sunday when an iron bridge collapsed at a popular tourist spot in Maharashtra, India, plunging visitors into a swollen river as rescue efforts continued.

Thousands of protesters armed with water pistols and smoke bombs marched through Barcelona and other southern European cities on Sunday, chanting “your holidays, my misery,” as they demanded limits on mass tourism.

A man broke a crystal-covered art chair by slipping onto it while taking photos with a woman at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy. The pair fled before staff noticed, and police are now investigating.

ET CETERA.

Two orphaned cheetah cubs, named Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, have struck up a close bond at a rescue center in Somaliland, a breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.

The Washington Nationals welcomed a new crew member this week, with a 21-month-old golden retriever, Bruce, making his MLB debut as a bat retriever and quickly becoming a fan favorite.

A viral concert trend has Pitbull fans showing up in bald caps, suits, and shades to mimic the rapper’s iconic look, turning his shows into full-blown lookalike parties.

Daily Quote.

“Look at this dog and try not to smile. Social media, everything like that seems like it’s seriously blown up, and we love it.”

— Josh Snyder, owner of the bat-retrieving dog Bruce who made his MLB debut at a Washington Nationals’ game this week.

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 23. Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. KJV

And thats the news for today.

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Long Ago, when the Roman Empire was at the height of its glory, a common saying was “All Roads Lead to Rome.” I want to tell you about a very special road — a road that existed then and still exists now. This road, now almost 2,000 years old, has never led to Rome. Yet, strangely enough, it is called the Romans Road.

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