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Friday, August 22, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1851, the U.S. schooner America beat Britain in a race around the Isle of Wight, claiming a silver trophy later gifted to the New York Yacht Club for perpetual international competition. That prize, the “America’s Cup,” is now the world’s oldest continuously contested sporting trophy.
We always suspected it, and now neuroscience confirms it: our best ideas don’t strike when we’re grinding through tasks, but when we finally let our minds wander. Read more in Science.
In today’s Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown talks about the return of Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags. Once resold for thousands online and now a hipster accessory in London, the $2.99 carriers are making a fall comeback. Watch on YouTube for details.
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 Trump Fraud Fine Overturned
A New York state appeals court on Thursday tossed out a $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump, ruling it violated the Constitution’s ban on excessive fines.
The court upheld the underlying judgment that Trump and his company overstated asset values to secure favorable loans and insurance, but said the state failed to justify the massive financial penalty.
Sanctions limiting Trump and his top executives’ ability to run New York businesses remain in effect.
Attorney General Letitia James said she plans to appeal the decision to the state’s highest court.
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Illegal Immigrant Numbers Fall by 1.5 Million
The U.S. illegal immigrant population dropped by 1.5 million in the first half of 2025, marking the first decline in five decades.
Pew Research estimates the illegal immigrant population reached a record 14 million in 2023, fueled by migrants arriving from outside Mexico and record parole releases under former President Biden.
Homeland Security says 1.6 million have voluntarily left since January, and ICE has deported more than 330,000 in 200 days. The Trump administration has set a target of one million deportations per year. See full report here.
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Evangelist James Dobson Dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the past 50 years, died Thursday at age 89.
A psychologist and prolific author, Dobson built Focus into a global Christian media powerhouse and later launched the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.
At its peak under Dobson’s leadership, the Focus on the Family daily radio program was carried on more than 4,000 stations across North America. The broadcasts were also translated into 27 languages and distributed in over 160 countries.
He advised five U.S. presidents and became a key figure in conservative politics, championing traditional family values and opposing abortion and same-sex marriage. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, their two children, and two grandchildren.
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.
➤ President Trump said he will personally patrol Washington, D.C., on Thursday night. (Hear Details)
➤ Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he is prepared to approve a major military push to retake Gaza City. (Hear Details)
➤ These mini Trader Joe’s tote bags resell online for thousands of dollars. (Hear More)
  
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➤ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said her office would cut its workforce nearly in half and consolidate several intelligence centers as part of a sweeping reorganization. (More)
➤ President Trump on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two judges and two prosecutors at the International Criminal Court, as Washington ramped up pressure over the ICC’s targeting of Israeli leaders and past decisions to investigate U.S. officials. (More)
➤ The White House announced it will block new wind and solar projects, blaming the alternative energy sources for causing electricity bills to soar across America. Trump labeled the projects “the scam of the century.” (More)
➤ California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats up to five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections, the latest in a tit-for-tat gerrymandering battle against Texas. (More)
➤ Rep. Chip Roy, a Texas Republican often at odds with President Trump, announced Thursday that he was running for Texas attorney general in a crowded GOP primary field to replace incumbent Ken Paxton, who’s running for the Senate. (More)
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➤ Tiger Woods was selected to lead the PGA Tour’s new Future Competition Committee, which will involve a “holistic relook” of how the tour operates. (More)
➤ Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers set a WNBA rookie record on Wednesday night, scoring 44 points in a single game against the Sparks. (See Highlights)
➤ Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament for the second straight year as fans adjusted to a tweaked scoring system. (More)
➤ Multiple high school football seasons are kicking off around the country tonight. Here are the 10 biggest games of the weekend. (See Schedule)
➤ Tennis superstar Coco Gauff fired her coach, Matt Daly, just days before the U.S. Open kicks off, hiring biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan in his place. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | Soccer | WNBA | LLWS | PGA | LPGA
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 Daily Market Report 08/21/2025
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
21,100.31 |
-0.34%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
6,370.17 |
-0.40%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
44,785.50 |
-0.34%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$112,357.32 |
-1.68%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$3,382.90 |
1.18%
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XPEV
Xpeng Inc. |
$22.75 |
+11.68%
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Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Xpeng stock rose nearly 12% Thursday after the electric vehicle maker’s CEO bought over 3 million shares as a vote of confidence in the company. (More)
➤ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks today at the annual Jackson Hole economic summit, with investors watching closely for hints about the Fed’s September interest-rate plans. (More)
➤ Cracker Barrel unveiled a new simplified logo, removing the man and the barrel in its first rebranding in nearly 50 years. The change is sparking opposition on social media. (See Logo)
➤ CVS Caremark, one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical providers, was ordered to pay nearly $290 million over a Medicare fraud scheme exposed by a whistleblower. (See Details)
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➤ Hers has released the first prescription hair loss gummy for women, combining minoxidil and biotin in a green apple-flavored gummy available online after a virtual consult. (More)
➤ Neuroscientists say that constantly being busy reduces a person’s ability to think critically, clearly, and creatively, and advocate that people embrace idleness. (See Details)
➤ NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, en route to a metal-rich asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, snapped a rare image of Earth and the Moon from over 180 million miles away. (See Earth)
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➤ A newly remastered version of The Beatles Anthology will be released by Disney+ on Nov. 26, featuring the original 1995 album-documentary and a brand-new ninth episode. (See Details)
➤ Walt Disney Studios joined other Hollywood studios in pushing for original concepts to draw males ages 13 to 28, aiming to pull Gen Z men away from video games and back to theaters. (More)
➤ Country star Morgan Wallen withdrew his best-selling album I’m the Problem from Grammy Awards consideration, giving no explanation or details about the decision. (More)
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➤ Trader Joe’s is bringing back its viral $2.99 mini canvas tote bags this fall, after spring’s pastel versions sparked resale chaos and price tags as high as $50,000 online. (See Bag)
➤ The 2025 Photo Award from CEWE, the world’s biggest photo contest, has unveiled its 10 category winners, chosen from over 656,000 entries across 153 countries. (See Photos)
➤ A black bear in Truckee, California, was caught on camera cooling off in a backyard kiddie pool originally meant for birds. The homeowner, who had set up a Ring camera, captured the bear lounging, sniffing trees, and inspecting the lens before wandering off. (Watch Bear)
➤ The Scandi bob, a blunt chin-length cut styled with natural texture, emerged as a standout trend at Copenhagen Fashion Week and is expected to outlast the season. (See Bob)
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➤ Neil Armstrong reported a strange encounter he had in space during a post-mission debrief. NASA did its best to keep it secret. This Apollo recording is only seconds long but will chill you to the bone. Of all the moon landing conspiracies, THIS could be the most incredible. (Watch Now)
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Do you still have any cherished items from your childhood?
- Yes
- No
- I wish I had more
Yesterday’s Results:
Have you ever experienced a hurricane firsthand?
- Yes: 54%
- No: 40%
- Not yet: 6%
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 Today’s Trivia
Which part of a pet is so unique that it can be used to identify them?
Show me the answer
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