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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1922, U.S. swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record by swimming the 100-meter freestyle in just 58.6 seconds, becoming the first person to swim the event in less than one minute. Later, Weissmuller starred in a series of Tarzan films. Hear the legendary Tarzan call here.
In today’s Poll, we’re asking readers for the one place they think people should visit at least once in their lives. We’ve provided some strong answers tied to historic or incredibly scenic locations, but we’d love to hear from you directly on what single destination you think should not be missed.
More than half of retirees in the last five years say they regret how they planned, and it’s usually not the mistakes you’d expect. Experts say the ones that quietly derail retirement stay hidden until after the paycheck stops, when a handful of overlooked missteps start compounding at the worst possible time. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Amy breaks down the five most common retirement mistakes and how to sidestep them before they cost you. Tune in here to learn more!
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 Trump Ends Ceasefire with Iran
President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran “over” at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, after the U.S. struck more than 80 Iranian targets overnight in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. hit Iran again Wednesday night, after Trump floated the idea of reimposing a naval blockade on the strait, and suggested the U.S. could seize Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports.
Iran retaliated by launching drone and missile strikes at U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Kuwaiti army said air defenses were confronting “hostile” missile and drone attacks.
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Platner Suspends his Senate Campaign
The embattled Senate campaign of Maine Democrat Graham Platner effectively ended Wednesday when Platner suspended his campaign against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Platner had been under pressure to withdraw since being accused of a 2021 rape, an accusation he denies. On Tuesday, the Maine Democratic Party accused him of trying to influence who would replace him as the nominee.
Several Maine Democrats have already publicly declared their interest, and the state party has voted to hold a nominating convention to choose his replacement.
A pro-Collins super PAC reportedly has $8 million on hand for a negative ad blitz aimed at defining any new Democratic nominee before Democrats can get their own messaging out.
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Robotaxi Delivers Misbehaving Teens to Police
A Waymo robotaxi drove two misbehaving teens directly to San Mateo, California, police after its remote operators caught them allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting water beads, similar to paintballs, from toy guns out the windows.
Waymo spotted the behavior through interior cameras, then disabled the car and told the 15-year-olds it was having “mechanical issues.” The vehicle pulled into a parking lot where five officers were waiting, raising questions about passenger privacy and the role of autonomous vehicles in police investigations.
Police conceded the teens showed some “ingenuity” but warned that even toy guns can cause real fear. Photos of the capture are here. The DA’s office is reviewing possible charges.
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➤ More than half of retirees regret their planning, undone by five mistakes they never saw coming. (See List)
➤ Search crews have found the Boeing 737 cargo plane that vanished in the Arabian Sea. (Hear Details)
➤ Nike is being sued for allegedly copying 7-Eleven’s trademark colors days before the shoe’s launch. (Listen Now)
  
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➤ President Trump announced the United States will license Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems, revealing the plan alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Turkey. (More)
➤ Also at NATO, Trump called for cutting off all trade with Spain, calling the country a “terrible partner” over alleged defense spending shortfalls and its opposition to the Iran war. (More)
➤ The White House is promoting 20 “Freedom Fuel” gas stations in the Philadelphia area and five in New Jersey, selling fuel at $3.47 per gallon, below the $3.79 national average. (More)
➤ Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, with few details on his condition available despite the 84-year-old Republican having been hospitalized since June 14. (More)
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➤ Olympic officials lifted Russia’s suspension this week, opening the door for Russian competitors to return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The IOC has not yet decided whether they’ll compete under the Russian flag or a neutral banner. (More)
➤ Kansas City Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert went 12-for-12 over the course of three games to tie a major league record for consecutive hits. (More)
➤ The Royals also produced one of the worst plays of the season Tuesday night when they committed three throwing errors on a single routine groundball back to the mound, gifting the Mets with a Little League-style inside-the-park home run. (See Video)
➤ The Wimbledon women’s semifinals are today, highlighted by No. 7 Coco Gauff’s first career appearance in the Wimbledon final four. She faces No. 10 Karolina Muchova, while No. 9 Linda Noskova takes on No. 12 Marta Kostyuk. (See Schedule)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Wimbledon
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➤ U.S. Soccer will split the $16 million in World Cup prize money equally between the men’s and women’s national teams under the equal-pay agreement ratified in 2022. Each of the 26 men on this summer’s roster and the 26 women who make the 2027 World Cup squad will receive roughly $246,000. (More)
➤ The FBI is investigating Argentina’s football federation over allegations of money laundering and financial irregularities involving more than $300 million that flowed through the American financial system. (More)
➤ Egypt’s football federation said they “cannot remain silent” about refereeing issues after a goal was wiped off the scoreboard by video review during their 3-2 loss to Argentina. (More)
➤ The World Cup quarterfinals open today with France taking on Morocco at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (How to Watch)
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 Daily Market Report 07/08/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
25,870.65 |
0.20%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,482.71 |
-0.28%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
52,348.39 |
-1.09%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$62,170.19 |
-1.78%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,088.70 |
-1.37%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$58.75 |
-3.58%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$74.40 |
5.62%
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PENG
Penguin Solutions, Inc. |
$78.47 |
+25.13%
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Penguin Solutions stock shot up 25% on Wednesday after the AI infrastructure manufacturer posted record quarterly results. (More)
➤ Crude oil prices surged nearly 6% Wednesday morning after President Trump retaliated against new Iranian military action, and the Dow Jones average dropped nearly 600 points. (More)
➤ Apple signed a $30 billion-plus deal with Broadcom to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made wireless chips, including a $1.5 billion investment to expand Broadcom’s Colorado facility in Ft. Collins. (More)
➤ Waymo announced it will launch fully driverless rides in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, expanding its robotaxi footprint to more than 10 U.S. cities. (More)
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➤ NASA plans to ignite the first controlled fire on the moon, a late-2026 experiment studying how flames behave in lunar gravity ahead of its Artemis manned moon missions. (More)
➤ Over 100 autonomous ATVs have been deployed in Ukraine’s combat zones over nine months, according to U.S. manufacturer Forterra, who called it the largest defense tech deployment ever of its kind in combat. (More)
➤ Ancient DNA from a 5,000-year-old tomb near Paris reveals Europe’s megalith builders were wiped out and replaced by genetically unrelated newcomers, pointing to a major migration after a devastating crisis. (More)
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➤ Remember how cheap everything used to seem? Here’s a reminder: a Big Mac originally cost 45 cents and a Whopper ran you 37 cents. Here’s a roundup of the original prices of some of America’s favorite fast-food meals. (See List)
➤ For many who grew up in the 1970s and ’80s, Fisher-Price toys provided the background to childhood, including its iconic record player and googly-eyed telephone. (See Photos)
➤ The magazine Country Living collected candid photos of celebrities at home in the 1970s, from Jack Nicholson poolside to Mick Jagger posing in a Viennese chateau. (See Photos)
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➤ This Simple Kitchen Upgrade Could Save You Hundreds in Wasted Food. Food spoils faster than most people realize. This portable vacuum sealer removes air in seconds to help lock in freshness, preserve flavor, and make groceries last longer. It’s one of those small kitchen tools that quickly earns its place. (See Video)
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➤ Katie Couric revealed she was diagnosed with transient global amnesia after a “freaky” episode at the Aspen Ideas Festival left her unable to recall the year or who was president. (More)
➤ An 11-year-old Kentucky boy rescued a drowning man from an apartment pool when no one else acted, saying he “wasn’t going to let another man die today.” (More)
➤ The National Park Foundation unveiled the winners of its 2025 photography contest, with first prize going to a photo of a glowing sunrise at Medicine Bow National Forest in southcentral Wyoming. (See Winners)
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 Daily Quote
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“I don’t want to deal with them anymore, they’re scum.”
— President Trump, announcing he was ending the Mideast ceasefire after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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Today’s Trivia
