Jacob Leis

Saturday, March 9, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this date in 1862, the Union Monitor and Confederate Merrimack fought the first-ever naval duel between ironclad warships. (Photos and More Info) Unless you live … Continue reading Saturday, March 9, 2024

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1987, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champ ever when he defeated James Smith in 12 rounds. Tyson is 57 … Continue reading Friday, March 8, 2024

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, the Nasdaq market began operation as the first automated securities exchange in the world. “Automated” in that era meant … Continue reading Thursday, February 8, 2024

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Mel Brooks premiered his Western comedy “Blazing Saddles” at a Burbank drive-in, with a twist: The guests watched not … Continue reading Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, seven of the world’s greatest photographers, including Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson, formed Magnum Photos to allow top photographers … Continue reading Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, miners in Australia found the largest alluvial gold nugget ever discovered. Known as the “Welcome Stranger,” the nugget weighed … Continue reading Monday, February 5, 2024

Thursday, May 25, 2023 Good morning! In today’s edition, we’re writing about Ron DeSantis’ Twitter mishap, a slumping stock market, and if penguins like you back. 🐧 If this is your … Continue reading Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Friday, April 28, 2023 Good morning! Today we’re covering Tucker Carlson’s first public statement, the slowing US economy, and Russian pranksters duping the Fed Chairman. Is this your first time reading … Continue reading Friday, April 28, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023 Good morning! Today we’re covering the razor-edge House vote to raise the debt ceiling, the censuring of a Montana legislator, and the kickoff of the NFL Draft, … Continue reading THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023