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➤ Ukrainians are hailing First Lady Melania Trump as a hero. (Hear Why)

➤ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t release those “intimate” and “embarrassing” emails. (Hear From Who)

➤ Are eyelash mites mating on your face? (Hear Details)

➤ House Republicans on Tuesday narrowly blocked a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files. Democrats accused the GOP of shielding Trump allies, while Republicans dismissed the move as a partisan stunt. (More)

➤ Arizona voters headed to the polls Tuesday in a primary to replace the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a Democrat who held the Tucson-area seat for over 20 years before dying in March. His daughter, Adelita Grijalva, is the frontrunner in a three-way Democratic contest. (More)

➤ Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its chatbot Grok across military and federal agencies. (See Details)

➤ President Trump on Tuesday threw support behind Andrew Cuomo’s independent bid for New York City mayor, despite the former governor’s primary loss to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Calling Mamdani a “communist,” Trump told reporters Cuomo “has a shot” if he runs a strong campaign. (More)

What Israel-Iran Taught America (and Investors)

Iran’s recent threats to shut off 20% of the global oil supply reminded us why America keeps up to 714 million barrels in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 

Unfortunately, the situation is far more dire with the critical minerals necessary for defense, energy, and technology. Take lithium, where China controls 80% of the global supply. But America? It has no strategic reserves. 

M2i Global plans to fix that. They’re bringing mineral processing home with a three-tiered approach: revitalizing abandoned mines, recycling scrap metal, and forging public-private partnerships. 

They’re already working with the federal government on Phase 1 of a U.S. Strategic Mineral Reserve, so it’s no wonder M2i Global is already publicly traded.

And for a limited time, investors can unlock up to 20% bonus shares as M2i Global seizes a $163 billion+ opportunity.

➤ Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy suggested that Nick Saban could return to coaching, prompting widespread speculation over where the coach would end up. (More)

➤ Atlanta’s Truist Park invented the Bless Your Heart dog to sell at last night’s MLB All-Star game. It’s essentially a corn dog rolled in Hot Cheeto dust and Fruity Pebbles. (See Dog)

➤ San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has been cleared by team doctors to return to basketball activities, marking a full recovery from the blood clot he sustained in February. (More)

➤ The USMNT announced they’ll play soccer matches against Ecuador and Australia in October to prepare for next year’s FIFA World Cup. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Big Stock Move: MP Materials shares soared 20% Tuesday after Apple inked a $500 million deal to buy recycled rare-earth magnets, locking in a domestic supply line. (More)

➤ Several cryptocurrency bills backed by President Trump stalled in the House on Tuesday after 13 Republicans joined Democrats to block a key procedural vote. (More)

➤ Nvidia says it’s secured U.S. approval to resume exports of its H20 chips to China, potentially restoring billions in lost revenue. (See Details)

➤ A federal judge in Texas has overturned a Biden-era rule that blocked medical debt from appearing on credit reports, reopening the door for lenders to factor in billions in unpaid health care bills. (More)

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The Mineral Startup Making NYSE Moves

A little-known minerals company is taking over a publicly traded firm, leaping directly onto the NYSE American. 

Meet M2i Global. They’re bringing mineral processing back to the United States with a three-tiered approach: revitalizing abandoned mines, recycling scrap metal, and forging public-private partnerships. 

They already have a Nevada facility projecting $8.3 million of revenue in 2027. They’ve identified a $100-million-a-year Arizona scrapyard as their next major acquisition target.

Now, with backing from federal partnerships and a recent $850 million deal, this public takeover sets M2i Global up for national scale. 

And you can invest in M2i Global today and earn up to 20% bonus shares.

➤ Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has unveiled Sun Day, a new iOS app that tracks UV exposure and vitamin D intake, based on your location, skin type, and clothing. (More)

➤ Brooklyn-based startup Monumental Labs is using AI-powered robotic arms to carve stone statues, facades, and monuments, and aims to build entire stone buildings next. (See Sculptures)

➤ Wegmans is testing smart carts at four stores in upstate New York. The AI-powered carts automatically detect items, track spending in real time, and let customers bag as they shop, eliminating the need to wait in line at checkout. (See Carts)

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➤ President Trump hinted he might issue an executive order to rename “soccer” as “football” in the U.S., echoing the sport’s global terminology. (See Details)

➤ Atlanta police are hunting a suspect who stole two suitcases from a vehicle on July 8, reportedly containing unreleased Beyoncé music, tour footage, and show plans. (More)

➤ Two men have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark next to Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. (See Details)

➤ A man rescued two wild horses trapped neck-deep in hardened mud in a remote desert in the American Southwest after stumbling upon them by chance. With no cell service and no one around to help, he used a stick and a rope to dig them out, likely saving their lives. (See Photos)

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Would you support renaming “soccer” to “football” in the U.S., like the rest of the world?

1. Yes, it’s about time
2. No, soccer is our thing
3. I don’t care either way

Yesterday’s Results:

How would you describe your current financial situation?

1. Upper middle class: 40%
2. Lower middle class: 32%
3. Struggling: 9%
4. Wealthy: 8%
5. Broke but blessed: 8%
6. Other: 4%

Today’s Trivia

Why does the U.S. call it “soccer” instead of “football”? 

Show me the answer