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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1873, the nation’s first free kindergarten in the U.S. was opened in Carondelet, Missouri, by educator Susan Blow. She taught the children in the morning and educated the teachers in the afternoon.
Here’s some free marriage advice, courtesy of science: take a walk together. A new study of 1,700 married couples found that the pairs who exercise together get along better. We have details in Wisdom Wednesday below. If you’re married, what’s your favorite activity to do with your spouse? Reply to this email and tell us about it.
What is your go-to breakfast? Some people have been eating the same breakfast for decades. But when we stacked 10 of America’s most common breakfasts against what researchers have to say about your blood sugar and long-term health, some of the most trusted morning favorites landed way lower than expected. Even the breakfast with the best reputation couldn’t hold the number one spot. Today on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counts down all 10 from worst to best and reveals the healthiest breakfast staple. Tune in here!
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 Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress whose larger-than-life persona and six-decade career made her one of America’s most beloved entertainers, died peacefully at her Nashville home, her family announced Tuesday. She was 80.
The fourth of 12 children raised in rural Tennessee, Parton sold over 100 million records on the strength of hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, starred in the hit movie 9 to 5, and built Dollywood into one of the country’s most-visited theme parks.
Parton was an inspirational figure to many, often focusing on forgiveness and prayer in interviews. President Trump ordered all American flags flown at half-mast for a week, saying, “There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”
She had faced health setbacks following the death of her husband Carl Dean in March 2025 and canceled a planned Las Vegas residency. Her family asked for donations to the Imagination Library in lieu of flowers. Here are photos from her long career.
Here’s one of our favorites from Dolly. Enjoy!
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Canada Hits Back with 50% Tariffs
Canada struck back Tuesday, announcing retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on more than 700 American products, matching President Trump’s newest levies “dollar for dollar.”
The counter-tariffs cover about $20 billion in U.S. goods, from steel and dairy to appliances, and take effect Sept. 8.
The move came after weekend talks collapsed and a fresh round of 50% U.S. tariffs took effect Saturday. Trump has since vowed to double tariffs on Canadian cars, steel, and trucks in January.
Trump responded on Truth Social, threatening to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” saying the U.S. doesn’t expect to do “much business with Ontario any longer.”
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Study: 1 in 4 Deceased NFL Players Had CTE
At least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the true rate could be as high as 97.7%, according to a study published in The British Medical Journal.
The findings land just as football season is about to kick off across America. The study tracked 1,712 former players who died between 2008 and 2021. Of the 338 who donated their brains, 93.2% were diagnosed with CTE, and nearly 60% of those donors had dementia.
By comparison, CTE appears in less than 1% of the general population. Most players in the study competed before 2005, when the disease was first identified in an NFL player, so recent safety reforms may not be reflected in the data.
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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.
➤ Ten of America’s most trusted breakfasts, ranked worst to best for your long-term health. (See List)
➤ Ghislaine Maxwell pointed to newly released Epstein files in her push for freedom, but a federal judge rejected every claim. (Hear Episode)
➤ United Airlines is planning what it calls its largest international expansion ever, adding flights to eight cities that no other U.S. carrier serves nonstop. (See Cities)
  
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➤ President Trump-backed Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican primary runoff Tuesday night for the seat held by her brother Lindsey Graham until his death six weeks ago. (More)
➤ CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled secretly to Moscow for meetings, his first known trip to Russia in the role, amid stalled U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine. (More)
➤ The Justice Department asked a federal judge to lift a nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions, citing the Supreme Court’s Monday ruling that stayed a similar injunction. (More)
➤ Federal authorities arrested a man for allegedly forging Chief Justice John Roberts’s signature and impersonating a National Security Agency agent. (More)
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➤ Could One Everyday Food Be Affecting Your Blood Pressure? Elevated blood pressure can involve constricted blood vessels and excess fluid in the bloodstream, forcing blood through tighter spaces. Surprisingly, one common food may contribute to both problems—and it’s not salt. Cottage cheese, peanut butter, eggs, and deli meats are among the foods worth examining. Discover which food may be affecting your blood pressure >>
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➤ The Big Ten conference is passing a rule that bans any football player who declared for the NFL draft or appeared on a pro roster from returning to college and playing at one of its member schools. (More)
➤ NBA superstar LeBron James is partnering with the PGA Tour to host a new tournament in Akron next July aimed at spotlighting underrepresented aspiring pro golfers. Proceeds will benefit his I Promise program. (More)
➤ Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese grabbed 26 rebounds to set the WNBA single-game record, topping a record that’s stood for 23 years. Reese also passed A’ja Wilson for the league’s single-season rebounding record with 458. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Tennis | Little League World Series
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 Daily Market Report 08/25/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
26,151.30 |
0.66%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,677.28 |
0.32%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
53,577.40 |
0.30%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$78,799.36 |
-0.21%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,722.70 |
1.76%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$68.89 |
0.51%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$80.48 |
-5.33%
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DKS
DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc |
$124.34 |
-30.66%
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Dick’s Sporting Goods shares cratered more than 30% Tuesday after the retailer missed earnings expectations and cut its full-year outlook, blaming a “challenging” footwear market that’s weighing on its newly acquired Foot Locker stores. (See Details)
➤ Google plans to move all Pixel smartphone, watch, and earbud production out of China by 2027, expanding manufacturing in India and Vietnam amid U.S.-China tensions. (More)
➤ Walmart is launching Scenario, a new women’s clothing brand with most items under $25, targeting younger shoppers as the retailer pushes deeper into fashion. (More)
➤ Target apologized and pulled a children’s circus clown Halloween costume from shelves after critics said it evoked blackface and minstrel-show imagery. (More)
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➤ Flying taxis are coming to Los Angeles. Developers unveiled one downtown Monday and plan landing sites across the city by the 2028 Olympics, pending FAA approval. (Watch Taxis)
➤ NASA’s Webb telescope captured a glittering cosmic “Treasure Chest” 7,500 light-years away, packed with roughly 70 newborn stars. One is 19 times more massive than our sun. (See Image)
➤ Australian scientists built what they call the world’s first quantum battery, a device that charges faster the bigger it gets. For now, it only holds a charge for nanoseconds. (More)
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Wisdom Wednesday is brought to you by:
➤ Stop telling struggling friends to “let you know if they need anything,” a psychologist says. Offer specific help instead, like picking up groceries or watching the kids. (See Tips)
➤ People who come out stronger after divorce usually pass through five emotional stages first. One writer says the stages rarely arrive in order. (See Stages)
➤ Couples who exercise together communicate better and fight more fairly, a study of 1,700 married pairs found. A simple walk together was the most popular way to do it. (More)
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➤ About 1,800 volunteers used ropes to pull a nearly 400-ton Japanese castle back into place, an ancient technique called hikiya. Some 8,000 people applied for the honor. (Watch Video)
➤ A 66-year-old Californian extended her own Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest female competitive skateboarder. She’s been skating since age 13 and plans another record run in October. (More)
➤ Actress Sydney Sweeney stood atop a flying biplane, even going upside down, and warned Tom Cruise to “watch out.” Top Gun‘s account replied, “Feel the need for speed.” (Watch Stunt)
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➤ Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread “Grocery Scam” One of America’s top doctors is hoping you’ll read this before you set foot in another grocery store. Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an “invisible problem” affecting almost everything we eat. And Dr. Gundry’s research shows it could be the true cause of low energy, digestive issues, and unwanted weight gain in millions of Americans over 35. Click here to see Dr. Gundry’s report
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 Daily Quote
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“Well, what they call ‘white trash,’ I don’t like anybody else calling me that, but to be called a hillbilly, I always take pride in that.”
— Dolly Parton, in a 2016 interview about her impoverished upbringing in rural Tennessee
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Today’s Trivia
