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➤ Anti-government protests grow in Iran as authorities cut off internet access in major cities. (Listen Now)

➤ The White House’s East Wing ballroom plans advanced after a key federal commission review. (Hear Episode)

➤ “Siri, where can we find treasure?” asked one Texas family—and then they actually did. (Hear Story)

➤ Hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents in Minneapolis on Thursday morning the day after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman. ICE agents shot pepper balls and used tear gas against the protesters as multiple scuffles broke out. (More)

➤ Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the former House Majority Leader who has served for decades, announced his retirement from Congress Thursday. He received a standing ovation and chants of “Steny, Steny” as he made his announcement from the floor. (More)

➤ The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as part of an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations. (See Details)

➤ Nearly 75% of Republicans now support a U.S. invasion of Venezuela, up from 43% two weeks ago, according to a new YouGov poll. The poll showed a sharp partisan split, with 13 percent of Democrats expressing support. (More)

Washington Wants Control Over Your Money. Here’s How to Opt Out.

If you’re approaching retirement…

…I suggest you read every word below.

The Federal Reserve just printed $4.8 trillion in three years. Your savings account pays 0.5% while inflation runs at 8%. The math doesn’t work in your favor.

Meanwhile, every dollar you deposit goes straight into their system. They lend it out at 20%. You get 0.5%. They control when you can access it. They track every transaction. They decide what’s “suspicious activity.”

And now they’re rolling out Central Bank Digital Currencies – programmable money they can freeze, expire, or tax at will. But a small group of Americans has figured out how to completely sidestep the traditional banking system. They’re using decentralized finance to become their own banks, collecting the same transaction fees that JPMorgan and Citigroup earn: 12-20% monthly returns, regardless of whether markets go up or down.

No permission needed. No middleman. No government oversight. Just complete financial autonomy.

While banks collapsed in 2023 and depositors scrambled to get their money out, these Americans had already moved their wealth outside the system. They weren’t affected by bank failures, government freezes, or FDIC limits.

…They’d become their own banks.

The infrastructure is already built. Over 4,000 Americans are already using this system to generate passive income while maintaining complete control of their assets.

The question isn’t whether Washington will protect your money.

The question is: Will you opt out before they take control of it?

Watch the free training video to learn how to become your own bank →

➤ The Miami Hurricanes beat Ole Miss 31-27 with a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of last night’s college football semifinal playoff game. The victory sends them to the National Championship game on January 19.  (See Highlight)

➤ Maimi’s opponent in that game will be decided tonight in Atlanta as No. 1 Indiana takes on No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Indiana is favored by 3.5 points. (More)

➤ Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Hall passed away on Wednesday at 94. Nicknamed “Mr. Goalie,” Hall’s record of 502 consecutive starts is considered one of the sports world’s most unbreakable records. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Hawks traded All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for veteran guard CJ McCollum and sharpshooting wing Corey Kispert. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ Big Stock Move: Neogen stock jumped nearly 32% on Thursday after the food safety company reported fourth-quarter results that far surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. (More)

➤ Global defense stocks rallied on Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027. Northrop Grumman was up 8.3% in premarket trading on Thursday, Lockheed Martin was 7.9% higher, and Kratos Defense jumped 12%. (More)

➤ General Motors said on Thursday that it was taking $7.1 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of last year due to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring efforts in China. (More)

➤ The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will cease operations on May 3, following a series of legal losses that capped off a years-long labor strike. The company said it has lost more than $350 million operating the paper over the last two decades. (More)

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BlackRock’s crash-proof income system (reverse-engineered)

BlackRock generates $20 billion annually whether markets go up, down, or sideways. How? They’ve mastered a three-phase system that collects fees from trading volume – not price direction.

Tan Gera, CFA and former Wall Street investment banker reverse-engineered their exact system and turned $57k into $1.87 million. Now his members are accessing:

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➤ Scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute reported a sighting of a giant phantom jellyfish, an enormous deep-sea creature that’s been rarely seen over the past century. (See Video)

➤ A powerful new telescope in South America has discovered the fastest-spinning big asteroid ever found. The record-setting space rock, called 2025 MN45, resides in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and completes one rotation every 1.88 minutes. (More)

➤ Samsung unveiled a 130-inch Micro RGB TV at the Consumer Electronics Show, calling it the “world’s largest” TV of its type, intended to resemble a floating architectural window more than a traditional TV. (See Photos)

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➤ Superstar Tom Cruise visited the Star Wars: Starfighter set, where he ended up directing a lightsaber duel from a muddy pond that “ruined his very nice shoes.” (More)

➤ British actor Callum Turner appears poised to become the next James Bond after reports say the actor leaked the news, with everyone in his circle reportedly talking about it. (More)

➤ A schedule of new and returning broadcast, cable, and streaming shows debuting this year has been released, covering premieres, season returns, and select live events, while excluding movies and specials. (See Calendar)

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➤ A Baltimore man risked his life this week to rescue his neighbors—a mother and her two kids—after their home caught fire, an incident that was caught on camera. (See Video)

➤ A ranking of the best and worst housing markets for retirees in 2026 shows the Midwest with the best opportunities, and California cities among the worst. (See List)

➤ A West Virginia animal shelter shared security camera footage of an escape-artist dog getting out of his kennel, unlocking the front door while the shelter was closed, and leaving. (See Video)

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Is AI involved in your daily life?

1. Yes, passively via search
2. Yes, actively using chatbots
3. No value for me
4. No, I actively hate it
5. What’s AI?

Yesterday’s Results:

Which local news information do you care about the most?

1. Weather: 37%
2. Government: 14%
3. Crime: 12%
4. Sports: 11%
5. Roads: 9%
6. Other: 9%
7. Schools: 8%

Today’s Trivia

Which pronoun is the most famous feature of Southern U.S. dialects? 

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