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Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Thousands of veterans marched to the site, where the V-shaped black granite wall displays the names of 57,939 Americans who died in the conflict, listed by the order of death rather than rank.
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 Venezuela Reportedly Prepares for US Attack
Venezuela is preparing a guerrilla-style defense in the event of a potential U.S. invasion, according to press reports, despite President Trump’s recent indication that he isn’t planning to launch a strike inside the nation.
Documents seen by Reuters detail President Nicolás Maduro’s plan of “prolonged resistance,” relying on small military units and militias, coupled with an “anarchization” plan to create street unrest and disorder in Caracas to make the country ungovernable.
“Experts suggest this strategy acknowledges the Venezuelan military’s weakened state, which suffers from decades-old Russian-made equipment and low pay, but would likely result in U.S. forces facing a “swarm of bees through sabotage and sniper attacks outside of secured zones.
This Venezuelan positioning follows the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the U.S. Southern Command area yesterday, part of a larger force targeting drug traffickers, which has conducted 19 strikes on suspected vessels since September, killing at least 76 people.
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Google Sues Giant Cybercriminal Ring
Google filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against a cybercriminal group largely based in China for operating a massive SMS phishing, or “smishing,” scheme that used fraudulent text messages impersonating popular services like the E-ZPass highway toll agency and the U.S. Postal Service.
The group uses a Phishing-as-a-Service kit called “Lighthouse” to create fake websites, which Google alleges has compromised an estimated tens of millions of credit cards across more than 120 countries by tricking victims into submitting sensitive financial information.
Google is seeking to dismantle the organization and platform through legal action under the RICO, Lanham, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Acts.
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US Mint Strikes Final Penny
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia ended over 230 years of one-cent coin production in a historic ceremonial strike on Wednesday afternoon.
The final circulating penny was struck by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, who cited President Trump’s earlier directive to halt production due to rising costs.
The decision was primarily driven by the fact that each penny currently costs nearly 4 cents to produce, a loss that is expected to save the government approximately $56 million per year.
With an estimated 300 billion pennies already in existence, the coins remain legal tender for all purchases and banking deposits; the government simply ceased minting new ones. Watch a report here.
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➤ The Houthis announced a pause on attacks against merchant ships in the Red Sea. (Hear More)
➤ Some churches are using AI—including one app called “text with Jesus.” (Hear Episode)
➤ Napoleon’s diamond brooch just sold for a staggering amount. (Listen Now)
  
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➤ The House voted 222 to 209 Wednesday night to approve a funding package reopening the government through January, sending the bill to President Trump’s desk for his signature to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (See Details)
➤ Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) was sworn into office once the House went back into session and immediately became the 218th and final signature on a discharge petition meant to force the release of all unclassified files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her signature launches a long legislative process that could take until early December. (See Details)
➤ Meanwhile, the White House accused Democrats of “selectively” releasing emails on Monday from Epstein that reference President Trump, saying the documents were redacted to hide the identity of Virginia Giuffre, the deceased Epstein accuser, who repeatedly defended Trump. (More)
➤ Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced late Tuesday that he would run for Congress in 2026, seeking to fill the seat held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring. (More)
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➤ The College Football Playoff rankings saw no movement at the top this week, with Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M maintaining their hold on the top three spots. BYU dropped five spots to No. 12 following their loss against Texas Tech, while the Red Raiders moved up two spots to No. 6. (See Full Rankings)
➤ The NBA announced that there will no longer be any positional requirements for All-Star Game starters, breaking a decades-long tradition of having three backcourt and two frontcourt players on each team. (More)
➤ Ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was released from jail yesterday on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor as he awaits his trial for attempted murder in Florida. (More)
➤ Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander says he’s stepping away from football to focus on his physical and mental health after being traded to the team just last week. He’s now officially retired, although a player can un-retire and return to action at any time. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW
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 Daily Market Report 11/12/2025
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
23,406.46 |
-0.26%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
6,850.92 |
0.06%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
48,254.82 |
0.68%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$101,944.16 |
-1.02%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,201.40 |
2.30%
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MH
McGraw Hill, Inc. |
$14.09 |
+23.92%
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➤ The self-driving car company Waymo said Wednesday it would begin offering rides on expressways for robotaxi customers in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area in a significant step forward for autonomous vehicles. (More)
➤ Disney is losing millions every day as its dispute with YouTube TV enters its second week. New estimates from Morgan Stanley suggest that the entertainment giant could lose $60 million in revenue if the stalemate lasts 14 days. (See Details)
➤ Toyota Motor on Wednesday said it has begun production at a new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina and said it would invest up to $10 billion more in the U.S. than previously stated. (More)
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➤ A powerful geomagnetic storm lit up skies across the U.S. on Nov. 11, producing vivid displays of the northern lights from New York to California—and as far south as Florida and Texas. (See Auroras in Colorado)
➤ Toyota has introduced a futuristic mobility device called “Walk Me,” a four-legged robotic wheelchair designed to climb stairs, handle rough terrain, and lower itself to the floor. (See Wheelchair)
➤ An AI-generated country song, Walk My Walk by virtual act Breaking Rust, has climbed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, racking up over 3 million Spotify streams in under a month. (Hear Song)
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➤ In celebration of Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s 51st birthday, People magazine published a collection of 17 vintage photos showcasing his decades-long career. (See Leo)
➤ From retro diners to neon-lit main streets, several small towns across America are keeping the spirit of the 1950s alive. (See Towns)
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➤ The Mega Millions lottery jackpot soared to an estimated $965 million—the eighth-largest in game history—after the Tuesday drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner. (See Details)
➤ A 32-year-old woman in Japan held a wedding ceremony this summer with an AI character she created through ChatGPT. The woman said the chatbot, named Lune Klaus, became a source of emotional support after her broken engagement. (See Details)
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 Daily Quote
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“We wouldn’t last two hours in a conventional war.”
— A Venezuelan government source on the country’s unpreparedness for potential U.S. military intervention
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 Today’s Trivia
Which state receives the most annual rainfall in the U.S.?
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