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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Good morning! On this day in 1851, the U.S. schooner America beat Britain in a race around the Isle of Wight, claiming a silver trophy later gifted to the New York Yacht Club for perpetual international competition. That prize, the “America’s Cup,” is now the world’s oldest continuously contested internatioinal sporting trophy.
It may come as no surprise that older retirees are the generation most likely to have completely paid off their home mortgages. But it was a surprise to see how high the actual numbers are, according to our story below: roughly 75% of retired homeowners in that age group own their homes outright, and that percentage goes up even higher for older owners. What’s your situation? Take today’s poll and let us know!
Have you ever wondered what actually determines how long you’ll live? Most people think it’s diet or exercise, but neither one cracks the top three. When researchers tracked tens of thousands of people for decades, the habits that mattered most weren’t the ones anyone expected. Today on The Flyover Podcast, Amy counts down the 10 habits that actually predict longevity and reveals the number one predictor science keeps landing on. Tune in here!
Today’s sponsor, Transformation Insider, is sharing Dr. Rick Cohen’s research into an often-overlooked nutrient that may play an important role in supporting a strong, healthy heart.
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 Trump Drops Tariffs on Beef Imports
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs for 90 days, his latest move to bring down prices that have surged 57% in five years.
Ground beef now averages $6.89 a pound, driven by the smallest U.S. cattle herd since the 1950s. Drought and high feed costs have forced ranchers to cut back, squeezing domestic supply.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the U.S. had a commitment that the beef would sell for 25% below current market prices, though he didn’t say which countries would supply it. It’s the government’s second tariff waiver for beef this year, after allowing 80,000 metric tons of Argentine imports in February.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized the move, saying it would not address Trump’s stated intention of helping to increase the size of the U.S. beef herd.
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Roberts Lets Ballroom Build Continue, For Now
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed construction of the White House ballroom to continue, issuing a last-minute stay on Friday just hours before a lower court order would have halted above-ground work at midnight.
The order buys the full Supreme Court time to consider President Trump’s emergency appeal of a D.C. Circuit ruling that found he lacked authority to build the $400 million, 90,000-square-foot project without congressional approval.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which brought the lawsuit challenging the demolition of the original East Wing, had urged the justices not to intervene.
Roberts’ order contained no explanation and doesn’t signal how the court will ultimately rule on the project’s legality.
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Fed Report: Homeowners with No Mortgage
Nearly three-quarters of retiree homeowners own their homes outright with no remaining mortgage, according to the latest Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances.
That share rises to 83% by ages 75 to 79, and 92% among those 85 and older, in stark contrast to younger generations. Census Bureau data show just 39.4% of all U.S. owner-occupied homes were mortgage-free in 2024, up from 34.4% a decade earlier.
Only 45% of adults ages 25 to 34 own a home at all, compared with 81% of those 65 to 74, where ownership peaks.
Higher interest rates and rising home prices have kept more owners in place long enough to pay down their loans. Owning outright can cut retirees’ monthly costs significantly, though financial advisors say it isn’t always the right call if it means depleting other savings.
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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. Clicking the link will take you directly to these stories:
➤ How long will you live? Decades of research say your daily habits already know. (Hear Details)
➤ The Pentagon and independent trackers are telling two very different stories about oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. (Listen Now)
➤ Eight people were aboard a charter plane headed for a remote Alaska military radar site when it crashed. (Podcast Available)
  
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➤ A Texas appeals court slashed a $50 million Sandy Hook defamation judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million, though a separate $1.25 billion Connecticut judgment remains. (More)
➤ State Sen. Aisha Wahab won the California special election to fill the seat left vacant by former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. (More)
➤ A Democratic Socialists of America caucus rejected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., as a 2028 presidential candidate, calling her too moderate on Palestine and policing. (More)
➤ Rep. Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, filed an emergency motion asking a federal judge to block the Kennedy Center’s board from adding President Trump’s name back to the building. (More)
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➤ The Los Angeles Lakers’ sale has reset franchise valuations across the NBA, where the average team is now worth $6.68 billion. CNBC ranked the Golden State Warriors as the league’s most valuable franchise at $13 billion (See Full List)
➤ IndyCar opens practice today for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first-ever car race around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The race airs live on FOX on Sunday as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration. (More)
➤ World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday due to a lingering right knee injury. (More)
➤ An Alabama jury awarded former Crimson Tide basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million this week after finding The New York Times defamed him by falsely reporting he was at the scene of a fatal 2023 shooting in Tuscaloosa. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | WNBA | Golf | Little League World Series | Soccer
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 Daily Market Report 08/21/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
26,180.46 |
0.43%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,674.37 |
0.43%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
53,277.01 |
0.98%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$77,469.92 |
6.08%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,668.00 |
3.36%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$69.00 |
1.43%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$86.79 |
-1.18%
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The Heart Risk Your Standard Blood Work May Miss
Cholesterol and blood pressure aren’t the only factors researchers are studying when it comes to heart health. According to Dr. Rick Cohen, low levels of one important nutrient may deserve more attention—and it’s not omega-3s. He’s sharing a short video explaining the research and a simple pre-shower technique designed to support a strong, healthy heart.
Discover the “heart strong” nutrient >>
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➤ Severe storms turned New York City streets into rivers Thursday night, submerging cars, shutting down LaGuardia Airport for hours, and flooding subway stations across multiple boroughs. (See Video)
➤ A man dressed as Darth Vader satirically endorsed Flock surveillance cameras at a San Diego City Council meeting, telling officials the technology would help the Empire find “rebel scum.” (Watch)
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 Daily Quote
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“Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes. Even at 117, I’ve had many firsts this year, from stroking a llama to holding hands with the King!”
— Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person, on celebrating her 117th birthday on Friday
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 Today’s Trivia
Which first lady is the only one to have married inside the White House?
Show me the answer
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