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➤ Plans to build an “Arc de Trump” monument in Washington, D.C., have been announced. (Hear Details)

➤ The U.S. government revoked at least six visas over comments mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination. (Hear Episode)

➤ Is your last name secretly related to a royal family? (Find Out)

➤ Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials. (See Details)

➤ Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block the annual defense appropriations bill, despite the measure passing out of committee with strong bipartisan support. The vote needed 60 votes to pass and failed in a 50-44 vote. (More)

➤ A federal grand jury indicted two alleged antifa members on terrorism-related charges for a July 4 attack on an ICE facility in Texas, the first use of federal terror charges against Antifa. (More)

➤ President Trump confirmed he had authorized CIA action inside Venezuela, saying it was necessary to battle illegal migration and to fight the flow of narcotics into the U.S. (See Details)

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The Real Reason Your Muscles Vanish After 50 (and How to Fight Back Without Lifting a Weight)

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➤ Australian world record holder Ariarne Titmus is retiring from swimming at age 25. The news came as a shock to many, as Titmus won multiple medals just a year ago at the Paris Olympics. (More)

➤ A FIFA spokesperson acknowledged that the U.S. government will have final say in whether certain cities are unsafe to host soccer matches during the 2026 World Cup. The announcement comes after President Trump publicly questioned Boston’s readiness to host the matches earlier this week. (More)

➤ WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is scheduled to play at the LPGA’s The Annika Pro-Am golf tournament in November. Clark played in the tournament last year and has a corporate relationship with the tournament’s main sponsor, Gainbridge Insurance. (More)

➤ Chicago native Pope Leo XIV responded to a baseball fan at the Vatican who shouted “Go Cubs!” with “They lost!”—a reference to the team’s recent playoff exit. Leo XIV is a fan of the Chicago White Sox, the Cubs’ cross-town rivals. (More)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Praxis Precision Medicines’ stock soared 183% on Thursday, boosted by a successful trial of a new drug that targets essential tremor, a difficult-to-treat condition that causes rhythmic shaking, typically in the hands. (More)

➤ Nestlé announced Thursday that it was cutting 16,000 jobs over the next two years and relying more on automation, sending its stock up 9.3%. (More)

➤ NBC News plans to lay off over 100 news division employees as the company prepares to officially separate from sister network MSNBC. Staffers are being called into meetings this week to learn their fate. (More)

➤ The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing specialty grocery store Trader Joe’s over the store’s crustless PB&J sandwiches, which Smucker’s claims are an infringement on the trademarks of its Uncrustable frozen sandwiches. (See Details)

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➤ Scientists designed a molecular sensor that can be incorporated into chewing gum. If the flu virus is present in the saliva, the sensor is activated and releases thymol, a flavor that gives a strong, thyme-like taste—effectively turning one’s mouth into a rapid, taste-based flu detector. (See Details)

➤ A new study showed the share of college students identifying as transgender has declined by nearly 50% after peaking in 2023. Researchers suggest the drop is tied to shifting cultural trends in elite academic settings. (See Study)

➤ Chicago’s famous “rat hole” sidewalk imprint, once thought to be left by a flattened rat, was likely made by a squirrel or muskrat, researchers said Wednesday. (See Sidewalk)

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➤ The family of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton confirmed she died of pneumonia and thanked fans for their extraordinary messages of love and support. (More)

➤ It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be free to stream on Apple TV this weekend, with no subscription needed, but an Apple ID sign-in is required. (More)

➤ Warner Bros. Pictures is reportedly in talks with comedian Jim Carrey to star as George Jetson in a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons. (More)

➤ The Next Gold Rush: The world needs 18X today’s lithium production to meet 2040 demand. EnergyX is preparing to produce up to 9.8 million tons in Chile, and you can invest now for $10/share. But only until 10/30. Invest before the deadline.

➤ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas last year, with the windfall coming to light after his 2024 tax filings were made public. The billionaire Democrat said Thursday he’ll donate the winnings to charity. (See Details)

➤ A raccoon accidentally hitched a ride in the back of a pickup truck on a California freeway, appearing both thrilled and terrified in a viral video filmed by a passing driver. (Watch Raccoon)

➤ A mini-cow named Jason Moo-Moah took a boat ride through Pinellas County, Florida, drawing stares as he cruised from Gulfport Marina to Shell Island. Outfitted with a life vest, the 380-pound bovine even hopped off to enjoy the sandbar before being helped back aboard. (Watch Cow)

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3. Living abroad now: 9%
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