➤ The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 Thursday, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself, on whether Oklahoma could provide taxpayer funding to a religious charter school. The tie vote upheld a state court ruling that prohibits such funding. (More)

➤ A federal district judge Thursday blocked President Trump’s executive order to close the Department of Education and ordered the reinstatement of hundreds of employees who were laid off after Trump took office. (See Details)

➤ The Department of Homeland Security is eliminating the student visa program at Harvard University due to “pro-terrorist conduct” at campus protests, meaning Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students in the 2025-2026 school year. (See Details)

➤ The Justice Department announced Wednesday it was ending lawsuits and proposed consent decrees against the police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, originally launched after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020. (More)

Recent lab tests have uncovered a disturbing pattern: every individual lacking just two specific nutrients developed vertigo—and in many cases, the symptoms escalated rapidly.

What began as occasional dizziness quickly progressed into cognitive issues, memory lapses, and, in severe instances, even organ failure. The connection is clear, and the implications are serious.

These two nutrients play a critical role in maintaining healthy brain function, nerve communication, and balance. When they’re missing, the body’s internal systems begin to misfire.

Signals from the brain to vital organs can become disrupted, leading to a cascade of physical decline. What’s most alarming is that many people have no idea they’re deficient—until the symptoms become impossible to ignore.

The silver lining? There’s a simple, fast way to find out if you’re at risk. A quick self-assessment can help identify whether you’re lacking these nutrients and provide guidance on what to do next.

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➤ OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for 2025. The award makes him eligible to sign a $380 million dollar contract next offseason–the largest in NBA history. (More)

➤ ESPN is airing its final episode of its Around the Horn panel show today after the program was abruptly cancelled. The show had a 23-year run, one of the longest in sports television history. (More)

➤ Indianapolis Colts CEO and owner Jim Irsay passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 65. Irsay was the architect behind the team’s Super Bowl XLI victory. (More)

➤ Northwestern women’s golf pulled off a shocking upset over Stanford this week to win their first national championship ever. Stanford had set an historic pace before the final round, winning the previous round by 21 strokes. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | WNBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Big Stock Move: Advance Auto Parts shares soared 57% Thursday after the company said it was maintaining its full-year outlook despite the impact of tariffs. (More)

➤ Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is cutting roughly 1,500 jobs from its corporate staff to remove layers and “speed up decision-making.” (More)

➤ April home sales dropped to the slowest pace for that month since 2009 in the face of high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence. (More)

➤ Universal Resorts in Orlando has opened the gates to its major new Universal Epic Universe theme park Thursday, offering visitors access to the worlds of Harry Potter, Super Mario, How to Train Your Dragon, and more. (See Details)

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Lab tests revealed a shocking truth: people lacking just two vital nutrients consistently developed vertigo.

But the effects didn’t stop there—this deficiency began impacting brain function and, in extreme cases, led to organ failure.

These nutrients are essential for balance, coordination, and overall health. Yet many are unaware they’re at risk.

The good news? A quick test can help you find out if you’re deficient and what steps to take next. Don’t wait until symptoms worsen—take control of your health today.

Click below to take the test now.

➤ Verbal fluency—how many animals or words that start with the same letter you can name in 90 seconds—predicts longevity in seniors better than memory or general intelligence, according to a study. (See Tests)

➤ Melania Trump has released an AI-generated audiobook of her memoir, using ElevenLabs technology to replicate her voice and narrate the book in multiple languages, including Spanish, Hindi, and Portuguese. (More)

➤ Scientists in China have developed contact lenses that grant night vision by converting near-infrared light into visible wavelengths—no bulky goggles or batteries required. (See Details)

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➤ Netflix has revealed its most-watched shows ever, with Squid Game (Season 1) leading at over 265 million views in its first 91 days, followed by Wednesday (252 million). (See Chart)

➤ Former CIA disguise chief Jonna Mendez says ultra-realistic masks like those seen in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning aren’t just movie magic—they’re based in fact. (See Details)

➤ Universal has unveiled a new trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, the seventh film in the franchise, starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. (Watch Trailer)

➤ Meet the Genius Inventing Plastic That Disappears. The world dumps 450 million tons of plastic waste each year—but one company may have the solution. Timeplast invented a water-soluble, time-programmable plastic that dissolves without harming the environment. Now, they’re scaling in a $1.3T market, and you can become a shareholder.

➤ The U.S. Treasury Department has issued its final order of penny blanks, marking the beginning of the end for the 1-cent coin after over two centuries of production. (More)

➤ Pac-Man celebrates its 45th anniversary today, marking the 1980 debut of the iconic arcade game with limited-time promotions including Krispy Kreme’s Pac-Man doughnut collection and even an official cookbook. (See Details)

➤ A new survey found that a majority of Gen Z respondents would consider marrying an AI partner, with 83% saying they could form a deep emotional bond with one. (More)

➤ President Trump on Wednesday posted an altered video showing himself hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball, continuing an ongoing feud with the rock icon. (Watch Video)

Are you traveling this Memorial Day weekend?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Only to my backyard

Yesterday’s Results:

Who are the members of your group chat text messages?

1. Family: 43%
2. All of the above: 26%
3. Friends: 18%
4. Co-workers: 4%
5. Other: 9%

Today’s Trivia

What is a group of porcupines called?

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