Good Morning! On this day in 2015, the Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox during a time of city unrest in the first Major League Baseball game without any fans in attendance—the first time in MLB history a game was closed to the public.
In today’s edition, we’re featuring the incredible rescue of Valerie, a miniature dachshund whose 529 days in the Australian bush captured the world’s attention.
Time is running out to invest alongside celebrities like Adam Levine and Derek Jeter in today’s sponsor, AMASS Brands—the rapidly growing disruptor in the $900 billion beverage industry.
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Putin Announces Three-Day Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8-11 to mark 80 years since the World War II victory in Europe, following sharp criticism from President Trump over recent strikes in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s leaders rejected the move as symbolic, calling for an immediate, lasting truce instead of a pause.
The Kremlin warned it would resume fighting if Ukraine violated the ceasefire, while Trump urged Putin to “stop shooting” and “sign a deal.”
Tensions remain high as both sides accuse the other of stalling real peace talks.
Massive Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal
Spain declared a state of emergency Monday after a massive power outage crippled large parts of the country and neighboring Portugal, snarling traffic, halting trains, and closing airports.
In Madrid and Benidorm, people scrambled to find gas stations and held classes in the dark while firefighters carried out dozens of elevator rescues. Even the Madrid Open tennis tournament was disrupted, with Coco Gauff forced to navigate pitch-black locker rooms after winning her match.
In Lisbon, streets were “choked with traffic,” with police using whistles and hand signals at dead intersections.
Officials ruled out a cyberattack, but the cause remains under investigation. Spain has restored some power, but Portugal faces a slower recovery and mounting frustration.
Lost Dachshund Rescued After 529 Days in the Wild
Valerie, a miniature dachshund dubbed “Australia’s favorite fugitive,” was rescued last week after surviving 529 days in the wilds of the Australian bush.
Described by her owners as a pampered princess who once rode in a car seat and wore only pink, she escaped her pen during a November 2023 camping trip and eluded capture despite massive volunteer search efforts.
Kangala Wildlife Rescue ultimately trapped her after more than 1,000 volunteer hours and 3,100 miles traveled. Lured by strips of her owner’s worn T-shirt, Valerie wandered into a homey-looking trap, curled up, and went to sleep. Listen to the recounting here.
We first shared Valerie’s story in Feel Good Flyover, our Friday afternoon edition packed with inspiring, smile-worthy stories. Make sure to open it every Friday—you won’t want to miss it!
➤ President Trump on Monday strongly criticized media polls showing low approval ratings for his first 100 days in office, saying the “fake news” outlets behind them should be investigated for election fraud. (More)
➤ The White House announced Monday that Trump would sign an executive order directing his administration to compile a list of sanctuary cities that aren’t complying with federal immigration laws. (More)
➤ Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, announced Monday that he’ll step down as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee and won’t run for reelection next year due to his cancer returning. (See Details)
➤ The left-wing group Justice Democrats is launching its first primary challenge of the 2026 election against incumbent Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar, the beginning of what’s expected to be many left-wing challenges against incumbent Democrats. (More)
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Final Days To Join Celebs On Disruptive Beverage Stock
Awards and global influence aren’t the only things Adam Levine and Derek Jeter share. They’re both helping make AMASS Brands the next big names in beverages.
AMASS took the $900 billion industry by storm with its award-winning gin in 2018. Since then, it has earned investments from Jeter and Levine and grown to a family of 14+ brands.
Their retail presence spans 40,000+ locations across premium names like Whole Foods, Erewhon, and more. No wonder revenue’s grown 1,000%+.
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➤ An NFL investigation outed 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich as the prank caller who phoned quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. Jax is the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. (More)
➤ NBA officials acknowledged that a foul should have been called in the final seconds of Saturday’s controversial Knicks-Pistons playoff game, which would have given Detroit a chance to win the game at the free-throw line. (More)
➤ The Texas Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday after an embarrassing series of bad throws turned a base hit into an inside-the-park home run. (More)
➤ The Philadelphia Eagles, minus quarterback Jalen Hurts, visited the White House Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory tour, while star running back Saquon Barkley golfed with President Trump on Sunday ahead of the visit. (More)
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➤ IBM announced it would invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, including $30 billion to advance American manufacturing of its mainframe and quantum computers. (More)
➤ Shipping giant DHL resumed global shipments of packages worth over $800 to U.S. customers. The service was temporarily paused while the company worked out issues with U.S. Customs. (See Details)
➤ DoorDash made a $3.6 billion takeover bid to acquire British food delivery firm Deliveroo, whose stock shares soared to their highest level in over three years. (More)
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➤ A new University of Southampton study shows people trust legal advice from ChatGPT more than from real lawyers when the source isn’t disclosed. (More)
➤ Female bonobos in Congo form gangs to fend off aggressive males, showing that building alliances for power runs deep in both primate instincts, according to scientists. (More)
➤ To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the Hubble Space Telescope released a newly reprocessed image of the Eagle Nebula. (See Nebula)
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➤ Cardinals will convene at the Vatican starting May 7 to elect Pope Francis’ successor, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced Monday. (More)
➤ Two racers survived a violent crash after their speedboat went airborne at over 200 mph during a record attempt Saturday at Lake Havasu’s Desert Storm Shootout in Arizona. (Watch Video)
➤ The National Archives is calling on citizen volunteers to help transcribe historic documents, including files on UFO sightings and the JFK assassination. (See Details)
➤ A violin built in 1941 at Dachau concentration camp hid a note from its maker, Polish Jewish prisoner Franciszek Kempa, describing the “difficult conditions” and scarce materials he had to overcome. (See Violin)
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