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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a bill declaring “In God We Trust” to be the nation’s official motto. Congress further mandated that the phrase be printed on every denomination of U.S. paper currency, which began in 1957.
Today’s Et Cetera features animals—adorable, yes, but also occasionally criminal. These Bali temple monkeys bartering stolen phones for snacks to a klepto-cat in New Zealand makes us wonder: Has an animal ever stolen something from you? Hit reply and tell us your story.
Yesterday, we asked you to choose between a smiling EV and a classic stick shift. Hundreds of you responded, overwhelmingly in favor of the manual. We couldn’t agree more. Thank you! We love having these conversations with you.
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 U.S. Rail Giants Plan Historic $85B Merger
Union Pacific announced it will acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion cash-and-stock deal announced Tuesday, creating the first transcontinental freight railroad operator in U.S. history
The combined company would control over 50,000 route miles and claim a market value above $250 billion. Executives say the merger will reduce shipping delays, expand routes, and boost U.S. competitiveness.
Regulatory approval could take up to two years. If cleared, the deal would reshape the national freight system and intensify competition with Canadian carriers and Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway, formerly the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
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EPA to Repeal Obama-Era Climate Ruling
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it will move to repeal its Obama-era determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, a move that would also eliminate vehicle emissions standards tied to that finding.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the action, expected to be finalized soon, would ease regulatory burdens and lower consumer costs.
The 2009 finding served as the legal basis for a wide range of climate rules over the past 15 years.
The agency argues that new developments cast doubt on the original scientific record and plans to make the formal announcement soon.
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NYC Gunman Targeted NFL Offices
The gunman who killed four people and seriously wounded another in Manhattan on Monday was targeting the NFL’s corporate offices and carried a suicide note that blamed football injuries for his mental illness.
Shane Tamura, 27, entered the office building Monday evening and shot four people in the lobby, killing three, including a police officer. He then mistakenly took an elevator past the NFL offices to the 33rd floor, where he killed one more person before taking his own life.
Tamura claimed to suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy–commonly known as CTE–in his suicide note, which he tied back to playing high school football.
“Study my brain, please,” the final page of the note said, “I’m sorry.”
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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.
➤ A deadly border clash just halted—and a phone call from Trump may be the reason why. (Hear Details)
➤ This common herbal supplement might soon be banned for acting too much like an opioid, federal officials warn. (Hear What)
➤ A 68-year-old gym co-founder shared six tips for a perfect body. (Hear Tips)
  
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➤ Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill Tuesday proposing to give $600 tariff rebate checks to nearly all Americans, including dependent children—$2,400 for a family of four. (See Details)
➤ A bipartisan Senate bill would sharply restrict the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition at airport checkpoints, requiring manual ID checks in most cases. (More)
➤ The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, putting a longtime government scientist at the helm of the agency. She previously served as acting director. (More)
➤ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering annexing parts of Gaza if Hamas refuses a ceasefire, according to sources. (More)
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➤ U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky dominated the 1500m freestyle at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore yesterday, winning by five seconds. (More)
➤ A suburban high school in Atlanta just opened a $62 million football stadium, which is expected to hold over 10,000 fans. Their first game will be broadcast on ESPN. (More)
➤ Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg passed away at the age of 65, the team announced on Monday. The ten-time All-Star had been battling cancer since 2024. (More)
➤ Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper reportedly cursed out MLB commissioner Roger Manfred after he suggested the league implement a salary cap. (More)
➤ The 22nd annual Native American Basketball Invitational took place in Arizona last weekend, with over 160 tribal nations competing for the title of best indigenous youth basketball team in the U.S. (More)
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 Daily Market Report 07/29/2025
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
21,098.29 |
-0.38%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
6,370.86 |
-0.30%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
44,632.99 |
-0.46%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$117,171.93 |
-1.91%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$3,323.60 |
0.44%
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NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S |
$53.94 |
-21.83%
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➤ Candy giant Mars on Tuesday announced plans to invest $2 billion more in its U.S. operations through next year to bolster the company’s ongoing efforts to expand manufacturing in the country. (See Details)
➤ Boeing reduced its quarterly losses significantly, losing $176 million in the three months ended June 30, down from $1.09 billion a year earlier. The aerospace giant reported it had delivered its most airplanes since 2018. (More)
➤ Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2, a made-for-Netflix movie, debuted to 46.7 million views in just three days, making it the biggest U.S. opening weekend ever for a Netflix film. (See Details)
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➤ Researchers have deployed 40 robot rabbits in South Florida to lure out invasive Burmese pythons. The robot bunnies use motion sensors and cameras to alert scientists when a python gets close. (See Robot Bunny)
➤ Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a prominent medieval knight underneath the longtime site of a Polish ice cream shop. (See Photos)
➤ A new AP-NORC poll reveals that U.S. adults say they’re using AI for search, idea-generation and work tasks—if they’re using it at all. (See Poll)
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➤ At a Bali temple, monkeys have turned petty theft into an art form—snatching phones, glasses, and wallets from tourists and bartering them back for snacks. The scheme has been going strong for decades, baffling tourists and researchers alike. (See Photos)
➤ In Auckland, New Zealand, a 15-month-old cat named Leonardo da Pinchy has become a neighborhood legend for stealing socks, underwear, and even a $180 cashmere sweater from unsuspecting locals. (See Thief)
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At airport security, would you prefer using manual ID, or facial recognition?
- Manual ID
- Facial recognition
- I prefer not to fly
Yesterday’s Results:
What’s your favorite type of book to read?
- Mystery/Thriller: 34%
- Historical/Biography: 21%
- Nonfiction: 14%
- Sci-fi/Fantasy: 10%
- Other: 9%
- Inspirational/Self-help: 6%
- Romance: 6%
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 Daily Quote
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“By the end of the day, it’s like a mix between a gym bag, a sandwich shop, and a Lynx factory explosion. I stand near the window and hope I make it out alive.”
— A high school teacher, on the smell of teenagers in summer classrooms
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Today’s Trivia
