Good Morning! On this day in 2007, Apple launched its first iPhone, revolutionizing media and communications technology around the world. It had no third-party apps and cost $599 for the top model with 8GB of memory.
A set of seven privately owned ceramic plates and dishes painted by Pablo Picasso between 1947 and 1964 were recently sold at auction.
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The Justice Department argued that the school’s president failed to dismantle DEI programs and misrepresented the steps taken to eliminate them.
The Trump administration’s efforts have resulted in colleges nationwide, including Columbia University and the University of Michigan, dramatically scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion messaging and programs.
The Louisville-based fried chicken chain, with 4,095 locations in the U.S., had an average customer review score of 2.89 out of 5, landing it dead last in the pecking order.
The crypto exchange site ChicksX evaluated 244 restaurant brands with at least 150 reviews. McDonald’s, with more than 14,000 locations, ranked second to last, followed by Burger King.
The top-rated restaurant chain was Andy’s Frozen Custard, followed by Great Harvest Bread Company.
Montana, Vermont, Colorado, and Oregon round out the top five.
The survey looked at a dozen metrics, including military service, voter turnout, civics education requirements, and jury participation.
Arkansas ranked last in the survey, with low marks in civic engagement and the lowest voter turnout in the country at 53% in the 2024 presidential election. New York ranked second to last.
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➤ Trade drama escalates; Canada announces 50% surcharge on U.S. steel imports.(Hear More)
➤ Attorney GeneralPam Bondi shows three more federal prosecutors the door. (Listen Now)
➤ Actor Rob McElhenney is dead—long live Rob Mac! (Podcast Available)
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What the U.S. (and Investors) Learned From Israel v. Iran
Iran’s recent threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a gateway for 20% of the world’s oil, reminded us why the U.S. keeps up to 714M barrels in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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➤ The Utah Jazz will hold a press conference today to introduce No. 5 pick Ace Bailey, who initially opposed joining the team and threatened not to report. (More)
➤ The Florida Panthers have re-signed 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP Sam Bennett to an eight-year contract worth $64 million. (More)
➤ The Club World Cup has been dealing with minor attendance issues in the tournament’s group stage, with stadiums averaging just over 50% capacity. (More)
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➤ President Trump said on Friday he would not appoint anyone as chairman of the Federal Reserve who would not lower interest rates. Jerome Powell’s term as chair ends in May 2026. (More)
➤ General Motors is recalling nearly 62,500 Chevrolet Silverado pickups from model years 2019-2025 because the brake pressure sensor assembly could potentially leak and cause a fire. (More)
➤ Nike stock soared 17% on Friday after CEO Elliott Hill stressed the company has emerged from the worst of its slump. (More)
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➤ Retro-futuristic transportation concepts reveal how optimistic international artists and designers of the 1940s and ’50s were about the future. (More)
➤ Florida dominated a list of America’s most dangerous beaches, with New Smyrna Beach, the shark-bite capital of the world, ranked No. 1. (More)
➤ Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, described as ‘Europe’s most interesting royal,’ upstaged world leaders at her country’s first NATO summit by wearing a bold lime-green jumpsuit. (See Jumpsuit)
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➤ Senate Democrats delayed a procedural vote on President Trump’s 940-page “big beautiful bill” on Saturday, requesting an out-loud reading that could stall the process by 12 to 15 hours. (More)
➤ Amazon is investing over $4 billion to bring same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 rural towns and small cities, reaching tens of millions with faster access to essentials. (See Details)
➤ Who doesn’t like seeing action shots of dogs surfing the break at Huntington Beach? (See Surfing Dogs)
➤ Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? Start with lilacs and magnolias—then follow your nose to a few more fragrant favorites that still earn their keep. (See Flowers)
➤ Pablo Picasso won fame as a painter, but he also did ceramics. A collection of his never-before-seen ceramic dishes sold at auction this week for nearly $350,000. (See Ceramics)
➤ When thousands of starlings dart and swoop in a synchronized swarm in the sky, it’s called a murmuration. This photographer captured mesmerizing images of an amazing display. (See Photos)
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