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Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1847, Brigham Young led Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley, declaring it their new home after months of migration. This marked the start of large-scale Mormon settlement in the American West.
Readers responded enthusiastically to yesterday’s poll about which defunct national chain you’d like to see return. The poll results are listed below, but many of you submitted your own choices, and we’d like to highlight the top reader picks here: They include Blockbuster, Toys “R” Us, Marshall Field’s, Montgomery Ward, Pier 1, and “any five-and-dime store!” Thank you to everyone who participated—it was a delightful trip down retail memory lane!
Later today, we’ll send you an email on behalf of American Hartford Gold, one of our trusted partners, about a bold theory that could signal the start of a once-in-a-generation financial reset. A few of us on the team are already exploring what it could mean for our own portfolios.
We’re sponsored today by Boston Brain Science, offering nutritional advice to help keep your mind sharp.
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Wall Street Rallies on Japan Trade Deal
Stocks soared Wednesday after President Trump unveiled a $550 billion trade pact with Japan, lifting market sentiment ahead of a key tariff deadline.
The Dow jumped 508 points, the S&P 500 hit its 12th record close of the year, and the Nasdaq topped 21,000 for the first time. The agreement includes Japanese commitments to buy 100 Boeing planes, increase rice imports by 75%, and boost U.S. defense spending to $17 billion annually.
Japan will also open its market to more American goods and accept 15% reciprocal tariffs.
Trump described it as “perhaps the largest deal ever made.” The White House said the deal will create hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.
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Hershey to Raise Candy Prices as Cocoa Soars
Hershey is set to raise prices on its chocolate candy by a “low” double-digit percentage as cocoa costs reach record highs, driven by crop disease and poor weather in West Africa.
The Pennsylvania-based candy maker says the hike will reflect rising ingredient costs, including “the unprecedented cost of cocoa”—not tariffs or trade policies—and will roll out within 90 days, just ahead of Halloween.
The increase includes both higher sticker prices and changes to packaging sizes.
The price hike comes just weeks before former Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner takes over as Hershey’s new chief on Aug. 18.
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America’s Richest Person by State
A new map shows the wealthiest person in each U.S. state, with data pulled from Forbes as of April 2025.
Elon Musk, who now calls Austin, Texas, his home, tops the list nationally with $388 billion. Jeff Bezos ($206 billion) leads in Florida, while Warren Buffett still reigns in Nebraska with $165 billion.
Only Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia don’t have a billionaire, though West Virginia’s Brad Smith is close at $900 million.
See the richest person in your state here.
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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.
➤ French President Emmanuel Macron sued a conservative American podcaster. (Hear Why)
➤ A new study found that over 70% of teens use AI for friendship. (Hear Details)
➤ This surprising state is the most humid in America. (Hear Which)

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➤ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released new documents on Wednesday alleging that U.S. intelligence agencies conspired to subvert the 2016 election. (See Details)
➤ A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday denied a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records relating to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition next month at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee, where she’s serving a 20-year prison term for sex trafficking. (More)
➤ Attorney General Pam Bondi fired a newly appointed U.S. Attorney for New Jersey hours after federal judges in the state rejected Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice for the job. (See Details)
➤ President Trump said a trip to China might happen in the “not too distant” future as a way to stabilize the relationship between the U.S. and China. (More)
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Harvard Study: These 3 Foods May Help Combat Memory Loss, Says Boston MD
Why do some seniors maintain razor-sharp memory while others struggle to remember basic things? A groundbreaking Harvard study suggests it’s not about age – it’s about what’s on your plate.
Boston physician Dr. George Karanastasis has identified three specific foods that could be the key to fighting memory loss. “Your brain needs specific nutrients to create new cells and maintain cognitive function,” explains Dr. K. “Without these nutrients, your brain literally starts to starve, leading to those embarrassing senior moments.”
The consequences? Walking into rooms and forgetting why you’re there. Getting lost on familiar routes. Struggling to remember names of people you’ve known for years.
Ready to discover these memory-boosting foods? Watch Dr. K’s presentation now and learn how to help your brain stay as young as your spirit.
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➤ Eighteen state Attorneys General are joining together to fight a decision that disallows prayer before high school football games in Florida. (More)
➤ NASCAR announced they’re holding a street race next June on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego as part of a joint celebration marking the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s 250th birthday. (More)
➤ The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has adopted a policy that disallows court and field-storming until the visiting players and coaches have exited the field of play. Infraction fines will start at $50,000 and double with every new offense. (More)
➤ Denver’s professional ultimate frisbee club announced that they’ve willingly relinquished their former team name to the city’s new women’s soccer team, Denver Summit FC. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Tour de France
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Daily Market Report 07/23/2025
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NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
21,020.02 |
0.61%
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SPX S&P 500 |
6,358.91 |
0.78%
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DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average |
45,010.29 |
1.14%
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BTC Bitcoin |
$118,492.92 |
-1.25%
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GOLD Per Ounce |
$3,400.00 |
-1.14%
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ABVX Abivax |
$68.60 |
+586.00%
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Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Abivax shares skyrocketed nearly 600% Wednesday on news that the company’s new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease outperformed a placebo in an eight-week test. (More)
➤ Meme traders who push low-priced stocks for short-term gains have targeted two new stocks: GoPro and Krispy Kreme, causing the shares to jump 12% and 5%, respectively, in Wednesday’s trading. (More)
➤ Uber unveiled a new app Wednesday that pairs women drivers with women riders in its latest move to address safety. The new tool will roll out next month in the U.S. (See Details)
➤ Home sales declined more than expected in June, falling 2.7% from May as high prices and mortgage rates continue to deter buyers. (More)
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Boston Doctor Reveals Simple Memory-Boosting Food Protocol
Struggling with memory loss? Harvard researchers have uncovered a surprising truth: it might not be your age that’s the problem – it’s your diet.
Dr. George Karanastasis, a respected Boston physician, has identified three specific foods that could be the missing link in maintaining sharp memory and mental clarity. His simple protocol doesn’t require drastic changes – just adding these crucial nutrients back into your diet.
The results? Thousands of seniors are reporting dramatic improvements in their memory and cognitive function. No more forgotten names, misplaced keys, or embarrassing senior moments.
Want to know which three foods could help protect your memory? Watch Dr. K’s revealing presentation now.
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➤ New research finds that fasting before sleep enhances the brain’s memory-consolidating rhythms, suggesting that what you eat—or don’t eat—can sharpen how well you remember. (More)
➤ NASA has tested a powerful new cryocooler that can prevent fuel loss on long Mars missions, making round-trip human travel to the Red Planet far more feasible. (See Cooler)
➤ Scientists in Barbados have rediscovered the elusive Barbados threadsnake, the world’s smallest-known snake, nearly 20 years after its last confirmed sighting. (See Snake)
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➤ Groundbreaking: This “Brain Protein” Stops Senior Memory Loss. Forget accepting memory loss as inevitable after 65. Groundbreaking research has identified a specific brain protein responsible for cognitive decline in seniors. Scientists call it the most significant memory breakthrough in decades. (Learn More)
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

➤ Auto polo is long forgotten now, but in the 1910s, players swapped horses for stripped-down Model Ts and traditional mallets for the mayhem of high-speed collisions and a steady stream of injuries. (See Photos)
➤ Gen Z is trading smartphones for early 2000s-era flip phones in a viral trend dubbed Flip Phone Summer, an effort to ditch digital distractions. (See Details)
➤ This photo collection offers striking side-by-side photos showing how places, homes, and landmarks have changed, or remained remarkably the same, over decades. (See Photos)
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➤ Groundbreaking: This “Brain Protein” Stops Senior Memory Loss. Forget accepting memory loss as inevitable after 65. Groundbreaking research has identified a specific brain protein responsible for cognitive decline in seniors. This discovery explains why 40% of older adults experience confusion and forgetfulness—and offers a natural solution to restore mental clarity. Scientists call it the most significant memory breakthrough in decades. (Learn More)
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➤ A masked suspect was caught by a surveillance camera breaking into a Florida collectibles shop, smashing and grabbing $30,000 in Pokémon cards within 75 seconds. (See Video)
➤ A Kansas City museum worker confirmed a real grasshopper, not a painted one, has been trapped in Van Gogh’s Olive Trees painting for 135 years. (See Painting)
➤ Excess moose meat and antlers on the wing strut created increased drag and caused the 2023 Alaska crash that killed former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband, according to investigators. (More)
➤ A street test revealed that most people couldn’t tell a real social media influencer from an AI-generated one. Can you tell them apart? (See Influencers)
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Have you tried intermittent fasting?
- Yes
- No
- Occasionally
Yesterday’s Results:
If you could bring only one back to national life, which would it be?
- Sears: 41%
- Radio Shack: 19%
- Woolworth’s: 14%
- K-Mart: 12%
- Borders: 8%
- Other: 6%
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Daily Quote
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“This Department of Justice does not tolerate rogue judges—especially when they threaten the President’s core Article II powers.”
— Attorney General Pam Bondi on X, announcing the firing of the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
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Today’s Trivia
Which U.S. president was the shortest at 5 feet 4 inches?
Show me the answer
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