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Believe it or not, it was just 16 years ago today that the original Apple iPhone went on sale in the U.S. It may seem like the iPhone’s been with us forever, but the first 8GB version sold for $499 on June 29, 2007.

In today’s edition, we’re discussing an ongoing series of drownings at a deadly beach in Florida, Elon Musk getting fight training from an MIT scientist, and a look at the shortlist for best space photography in 2023.

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House Targets Biden China Connection

The House Oversight Committee released text messages from 2017 that show Hunter Biden tying his father to his business dealings, despite President Biden’s denial this week that he had any involvement.

In one message, Hunter tells a Chinese partner that he’s sitting with his father and that if a deal wasn’t settled immediately, they’d face Hunter’s “ability to forever hold a grudge.”

In another message, Hunter demands $10 million from a Chinese executive, noting, “Bidens are the best I know at doing exactly what the Chairman wants from this (partnership).”

Hunter Biden pled guilty last week to tax charges in a deal that avoided jail time, but the House is zeroing in on the issue of President Biden’s involvement in possible corruption and now possibly a cover-up, as charged by several whistle-blowers.

Airlines Warn of Travel Delays for July 4

The July 4 holiday weekend is shaping up as a major test for airlines, with delays and cancellations already hitting the East Coast — nearly 1,000 flights were canceled Wednesday and 4,800 were delayed.

For travelers, it’s a perfect storm: a combination of thunderstorms in the East, staffing shortages at airlines and air traffic control towers, and all of it hitting during the busiest travel days of the summer.

Experts say that if you need to fly, you should arrive early at the airport, pack your essentials in carry-on luggage, and know your legal rights in case of problems (Click Here to Review).

America’s Deadliest Beach Claims Ex-NFL QB

The deadliest beach in America is in Panama City, Fla., and it claimed three drowning victims last week, including ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Mallet, who sets records as a college star at Arkansas.

The Gulf beaches in that area, part of what Floridians call the “Redneck Riviera,” are home to deadly riptides. Saturday alone saw 39 rescues, along with three deaths in a five-hour span.

Sheriff Tommy Ford expressed frustration at people’s unwillingness to obey signs, danger flags, $500 fines, and lifeguard warnings in their zeal to swim. The area has seen seven deaths in the past nine days.

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➤ President Biden has twice in two days mistakenly said that Russia is losing the war in “Iraq,” instead of Ukraine. The gaffe was mocked when said on Tuesday, but Biden repeated it to reporters again on Wednesday. (More)

➤ Donald Trump is leaning heavily towards skipping the first GOP debate in August, unless his polling numbers drop and force him to compete. Instead, his advisors say, he’s considering counter-programming the debate. (More)

➤ American support for sending weapons to Ukraine rose sharply following this weekend’s failed coup attempt in Russia. According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, 65% of Americans approve of the weapon sales, up from 46% in May. (More)

➤ Marine veteran Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges for fatally choking Jordan Neely in a N.Y. subway. Prosecutors have filed documents saying they have additional video footage to introduce as evidence. (More)

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➤ Los Angeles Angels pitcher/slugger Shohei Ohtani dazzled Tuesday night, striking out ten and hitting two home runs. Ohtani currently leads baseball in home runs and RBIs and ranks 3rd in strikeouts as a pitcher. (More)

➤ Kansas City Chiefs receiver Travis Kelce says up to 80 percent of NFL players use marijuana because it’s easy to evade the league’s drug testing policies. Kelce was suspended for a year during college after failing a drug test. (More)

➤ Streaming TV service Roku announced its first live sports package, striking a deal to show the Formula E electric car racing championship. Roku will air 11 races per season, with CBS airing five races on traditional TV. (More)

Market Report 6/28/23

▲	Nasdaq Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	13,591.75	+0.27%
▼	SPX S&P 500	4,376.86	–0.04%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	33,853.91	–0.21%
▲	BTC Bitcoin	30,228.0	+0.45%
▲	JOBY Joby Aviation, Inc.	8.96	+40.22%

➤ Big Stock Move: Joby Aviation stock soared 40 percent today on news that the company had received FAA permission to test its first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) prototype vehicle. The company’s goal is to produce electric air taxis. (More)

➤ Just 34% of Americans approve of President Biden’s economic leadership, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Biden is pinning his re-election campaign on the success of “Bidenomics,” but Americans remain skeptical. (More)

➤ Electric truck manufacturer Lordstown Motors filed for bankruptcy after failing to reach a settlement with investor Foxconn. Lordstown became a high-profile federally-subsidized startup promising to take on Detroit with U.S.-built electric pickup trucks. (More)

➤ The Royal Museum Greenwich has released its shortlist for Astronomy Photographer of the Year, displaying the best space photos submitted by thousands of photographers. Winners will be announced in September. (See Images Here)

➤ Speaking of space, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic will launch its first commercial flight today with a crew of three. The flight will take them on a suborbital flight to the edge of space above the New Mexico desert. (More)

➤ A House hearing showcased the proposed use of robot dogs to patrol the Mexican border, despite protests that the robots could pose a lethal threat. The manufacturers said the machines were designed for detection and data collection, not hunting. (More)

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➤ Princess Leia’s iconic white dress from the original 1977 Star Wars movie went up for auction Wednesday with a starting bid of $2.5 million. The dress was found wadded at the bottom of a dry-cleaning bag and has been fully restored. (More)

➤ Elon Musk has begun training for his proposed cage match with Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg. He sparred with MIT scientist Lex Fridman, who shared pictures from the session on Twitter. (See Photos)

➤ More than 1,100 people dressed up as country star Dolly Parton in the Irish town of Listowel. The town is going for a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing a head-to-toe Dolly costume. (See Video)