Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public with a grand “Pedestrian Day,” drawing 200,000 walkers who paid 25 cents to cross what was then the world’s longest suspension bridge. See a historic photo here.

Forget five-star menus. America’s most beloved eats are hiding in plain sight, from strip mall Thai to burgers so good that the town built a parking garage to keep it standing. Got a favorite hole-in-the-wall haunt we should know about? Let us know by replying to this email.

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Trump Slams Putin Over Ukraine Strikes

President Trump called Vladimir Putin “absolutely CRAZY” after Russia launched its biggest drone and missile barrage on Ukraine since the war began.

Over the weekend, Moscow fired 355 drones and nine missiles in a single night, killing at least 12 people. Ukraine claims to have intercepted most of the attack, but damage to infrastructure and rising civilian tolls are mounting.

The Kremlin called the response “emotional overload,” and thanked Trump for his role in kickstarting peace talks, though little progress has been made.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Western allies will now allow Ukraine to strike as deep into Russia as it can, removing a ban on weapon ranges. Zelensky again called for tougher sanctions and real consequences for Moscow.

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson Dies

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson died this weekend at 79, six months after the family announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Robertson was famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company, which became the focus of the hugely popular Duck Dynasty family reality show on the A&E cable network. The series ended in 2017 after 11 seasons, having spawned a variety of spinoffs.

The show featured his wife, Kay, and their three sons as they ran their hunting business. A&E announced in January that the show would return to the network as Duck Dynasty: The Revival. Here are photos from Robertson’s life.

List: Best Hole-in-the-Wall in Each State

From lobster rolls in a Maine shack to Thai curry in a Kansas strip mall and street tacos in Montana, every state has a go-to hole-in-the-wall that locals swear by.

Missouri’s pick is Tay’s Burger Shack in North Kansas City, where the grass-fed burgers are simple, local, and loaded with love.

Over in Iowa, Canteen Lunch in the Alley has been dishing out loose-meat sandwiches since 1936—so treasured, the city built a parking garage around it just to keep it standing.

These unassuming spots may not look like much from the curb, but inside, they’re serving up bold flavors, big portions, and decades of hometown pride. See your state here.

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➤ President Trump pushed back planned 50% tariffs on EU trade originally set for June 1 until July 9 following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyden. (See Details)

➤ Former Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel, a Harlem native who served nearly 50 years in the U.S. House, died Monday at 94. He was also a veteran of the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. (More)

➤ French President Emmanuel Macron was caught on video being shoved in the face by wife Brigitte as he was about to disembark from a plane in Vietnam. He insisted the incident was overblown and said he was “joking with [his] wife.” (See Video)

➤ Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air and releasing huge plumes of ash and other volcanic material into the skies. (See Video)

➤ The European Space Agency will beam Johann Strauss II’s iconic “Blue Danube” waltz into space on May 31 to honor the 200th anniversary of his birth and the agency’s own 50th anniversary. (See Details)

➤ The second annual Fanatics Fest will debut “Fanatics Games,” a Pros vs. Joes-style contest pitting 50 celebrity athletes against 50 fans for $2 million in prizes via app-submitted entries. (More)

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Daily Quote

“There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine—neither by the British nor by the French nor by us nor by the Americans.”

— German Chancellor Friedrich Merz following Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine