Monday, October 6, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1927, The Jazz Singer premiered, widely celebrated as the first feature-length “talkie” with synchronized dialogue. Watch it here.

In today’s edition, we’re talking Advent calendars that make December mornings feel a little more special. The fancy ones are already flying off the shelves, so if your family has a favorite tradition or a homemade version you love, we’d love to hear about it. Just hit reply and share your story.

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Trump Defies Court, Sends Guard to Oregon

President Trump on Sunday sent 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, defying a federal court order that blocked him from deploying Oregon’s own Guard.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the order as “un-American,” vowing to sue and accusing Trump of using the military as “political pawns.”

The statement came a day after U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who was appointed by Trump, blocked the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland.

The temporary restraining order on troop mobilization expires Oct. 18, setting up a major legal and political fight over presidential power and the limits of military involvement at home.

Hundreds Trapped in Snowstorm on Mt Everest

Hundreds of tourists hiking on the eastern slope of Mount Everest in Tibet were trapped in a severe snowstorm over the weekend.

Local operators said they had guided 350 trekkers to safety in a small township and were in contact with the remaining 200-plus still out in the snowy conditions. Hikers reported that their tents were collapsing under heavy snowfall and that “hypothermia was a real risk.”

The storm, which locals said was extraordinary for October, hit at peak tourist season for the world’s tallest mountain. This weekend was particularly full as trekkers took advantage of an eight-day Chinese holiday.

Early reports suggested nearly 1,000 people were trapped in the severe weather, but it was unclear whether trekking guides and staff were accounted for or whether the north face of Everest, also in Tibet, was affected.

Best Advent Calendars for 2025

Let the countdown to the countdown begin! Advent calendars are already starting to sell out—including a giant Lindt version spotted at Costco—so even with 80 days until Christmas, there are only 55 until December 1, when most calendars start unveiling their surprises.

If you’re shopping for younger fans, kid-focused Advent calendars include LEGO’s Minecraft and Star Wars sets, Bluey book bundles, Squishmallows collections, and Magna-Tiles’ new microMAGS calendar.

If you want to go fancy with your Christmas countdown, Town & Country has you covered with its choices for the 38 best luxury Advent calendars of 2025, ranging from Anthropologie’s 24 Days of Beauty to Jo Malone colognes to Flaviar’s whiskey calendar.

Southern Living’s list of the 42 best Advent calendars shares a few notable options with Town & Country, but also includes some more affordable choices. This list includes McCrea’s caramel candies and a 12-day hot sauce sampler from Uncommon Goods.

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➤ President Trump planned to gift King Charles III an original Eisenhower sword, but officials swapped it for a replica. (Hear Details)

➤ Twenty-five small hot-air balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes shut down a European airport. (Hear More)

➤ Some fast-food customers are turning condiment stations into supply stops. (Hear Episode)

➤ President Trump spoke Sunday to thousands of sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, marking the Navy’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic address focused on military strength and investment. Joined by First Lady Melania Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump praised the Navy’s history and vowed continued support for its global dominance. (More)

➤ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is incorporating animal welfare into his Make America Healthy Again agenda, directing agencies to develop alternatives to animal testing for drugs and chemicals. (More)

➤ President Trump said Sunday he believes hostages held in Gaza will be freed “very soon” as U.S., Israeli, and Hamas representatives prepare for indirect peace talks in Egypt. (See Details)

➤ Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that if the U.S. sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, it would “destroy” relations between the two countries. He warned the move would erase any recent progress in U.S.-Russia ties. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos took down the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 on Sunday after scoring 18 unanswered points. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders looked dominant in the second half in a 27-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. (See Scoreboard)

➤ Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback and current broadcaster with Fox Sports, has been charged with three misdemeanors in relation to an incident that left him hospitalized with stab wounds. (More)

➤ NFL legend and current Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders believes he’s dealing with blood clots in his leg. Sanders had previously missed a significant portion of the team’s offseason activities due to health issues. (More)

➤ Fifteen states, including Texas, Florida, and Arizona, now have more homes for sale than before the pandemic, pushing many areas toward a buyers’ market. National inventory is up 17% year-over-year, giving house hunters more leverage. (See States)

➤ Bitcoin hit an all-time high over the weekend, reaching $125,700—$1,200 above its previous record from August of this year. (See Details)

➤ American Airlines has discontinued its use of metal bag sizers to ensure carry-ons are the appropriate size. The airline said the change is meant to “enhance the boarding process.” (More)

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➤ Skywatchers can catch the year’s first supermoon tonight as the moon swings closer to Earth, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter. (More)

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➤ Billionaire Andrej Babiš is poised to begin a second term as prime minister of the Czech Republic after parliamentary elections over the weekend. Babis still needs to form a coalition government, as his party has not secured an overall majority. (More)

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➤ Syria held parliamentary elections Sunday, the first since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown last December. Not all provinces were included in the vote, as the transitional government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, cited security reasons. (More)

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➤ More than 600 couples married at once on Saturday in Asunción, Paraguay, during a government-backed mass wedding aimed at making civil unions more affordable and accessible. (See Photos)

➤ California police pulled over a Waymo self-driving car for an illegal U-turn, but couldn’t ticket it because there was no driver. Officers contacted the company instead, calling the violation a “glitch” and joking that their ticket books don’t have a box for “robot.” (More)

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“It’s not even possible. That’s not even a realistic thing right now. Because who would govern that Palestinian state, Hamas?”

— Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, on the potential for a Palestinian state