➤ U.S. and Chinese officials announced Sunday they have reached a deal to help resolve the ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The specific details remain under wraps until today. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, in Oman, the U.S. conducted a fourth round of nuclear talks with Iran, with U.S. officials describing the latest negotiations as “encouraging” and “difficult but useful.” (See Details)

➤ Hamas announced Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, believed to be the last American hostage held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, in what Hamas described as steps toward achieving a ceasefire. (More)

➤ Congressional Republicans unveiled a new plan to sell or transfer 460,000 acres of public land in the West, aiming to generate revenue and open space for development. (More)

➤ Democrats are reportedly frustrated with former President Biden’s return to the public eye, with strategists claiming his recent interview on The View and continued visibility hinder the party’s ability to move forward from their 2024 electoral defeat. (See Details)

This ‘New’ Olympic Sport Is Also an Investment Opportunity

Not only was surfing included in the 2020 Olympics, but its popularity is accelerating the rise of surf parks—an industry that’s grown 300% since 2018.

But the potential in surf parks is far greater, and investors now have a unique opportunity to tap into it with Surf Lakes.

Think Topgolf, but for surfing. Surf Lakes enables new and experienced surfers alike to catch waves and enjoy a rich social atmosphere. 

But what’s so exciting for investors is that Surf Lakes is not just a park. 

They’ve patented the technology that makes the waves. It creates over 2,000 surfable rides per hour, with multiple wave types at once. 

This opens the potential for multiple revenue streams, including: 

• Technology licensing fees

• Ongoing royalties 

• Session & membership sales

• Lessons & training programs

• Food, beverage & retail

• Partnership activations

• Direct park revenue

They’ve already sold nine licenses in key international markets. They’re also backed by pro surfers like Mark Occhilupo, and actor Chris Hemsworth is a fan, having surfed their parks already.

Sounds like a wave you don’t want to miss. Learn how you can become a Surf Lakes shareholder while the opportunity lasts.

➤ A disgruntled NFL fan is suing the league for $100 million, claiming collusion caused Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to fall in the draft. (More)

➤ UFC Hall of Famer and two-time featherweight champion, José Aldo, has re-retired from MMA after a loss to Aiemann Zahabi. Aldo, 38, first retired in 2022 but made a short-lived comeback in 2024 that ended Saturday night. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies are sticking with manager Bud Black despite one of the worst starts in MLB history. General Manager Bill Schmidt said he believes the team can still rebound, though fans might be less optimistic. (More)

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➤ Billy Evans, partner of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has raised millions for a new health tech startup that echoes Theranos’ original promise of revolutionizing blood testing. (More)

➤  Lloyd’s of London is rolling out a first-of-its-kind insurance policy for businesses using AI chatbots, aimed at covering losses from errors, false outputs, and legal claims. (More)

➤ The U.S. Virgin Islands is suing Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing the soda giants of misleading consumers about plastic recyclability and worsening the territory’s plastic pollution crisis. (See Details)

Seven Revenue Streams from One Business

A technology that creates literal waves for surfing has the potential to generate multiple streams of revenue for the company that made it. 

That company is Surf Lakes. Their patented wave pump generates 2,000 surfable rides per hour, for skill levels from beginner to expert. It’s backed by world surf champion Mark “Occy” Occhilupo, actor Chris Hemsworth, and more.

With their first commercial park opening this year, they have an opportunity to profit from royalties, membership sales, training programs, food & beverage, partnerships, and direct park revenue. 

They’ve sold nine licenses already. 

See how you can get a piece of this global phenomenon.

➤ Kosmos 482, a Soviet lander that launched its failed mission to Venus in 1972, crashed back to Earth on Saturday after 53 years orbiting the planet. (More)

➤ Scientists in Switzerland used a high-energy particle collider to transform lead into gold, for just a fraction of a second, by smashing lead atoms at near-light speed. (See Collider)

➤ Wild chimpanzees use combinations of grunts, hoots, and barks to create new meanings in their vocalizations, a new study found. (More)

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➤ Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, delivered his inaugural Sunday blessing to a packed St. Peter’s Square, offering a Mother’s Day message that called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza. (See Photos)

➤ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, shortly after President Trump urged Ukraine to accept Moscow’s offer for direct talks. (More)

➤ The Taliban government has suspended chess across Afghanistan, citing concerns that the game promotes gambling, which is prohibited under its interpretation of Islamic law. (More)

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➤ Five fishermen—three Peruvians and two Colombians—have been rescued after spending 55 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean, surviving by drinking rainwater and parboiling fish. (See Details)

➤ The 22-story Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah, New Jersey, was demolished in a dramatic controlled implosion Saturday morning. (Watch Implosion)

➤ A “professional cuddler” in England hosts fully clothed “cuddle puddles” and one-on-one snuggle sessions aimed at reducing stress and loneliness through platonic touch. (More)

➤ While foil surfing off the coast of Canada, a man was unexpectedly surrounded by more than 100 dolphins, gliding beneath and around him. (See Dolphins)

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Could you survive 55 days lost at sea?

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2. 🛶 Maybe, with supplies
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How often should you call your mom?

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2. As often as possible: 30%
3. Daily: 16%
4. Monthly: 9%
5. Yearly: 4%

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