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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1846, during the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces raised the American flag over Yerba Buena (now San Francisco), marking the beginning of U.S. control over the area, which had previously been part of Mexico.
After nearly 20 years of barefoot shuffles through airport security, the TSA is finally phasing out its shoes-off rule. Read more below. Reply to this email and let us know—on a scale of 1 to 10—how happy you are about this one.
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 Supreme Court Greenlights Federal Layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green light for President Trump to proceed with mass layoffs and a sweeping reorganization of federal agencies.
In a brief, unsigned order, the justices lifted a lower court’s block, saying the administration is likely within its legal rights to move forward, though individual agency plans can still be challenged later.
The move clears the path to overhaul 21 agencies, including Commerce, Energy, and HHS.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, calling the decision “senseless” and warning of unchecked executive power.
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AI Voice Mimics Marco Rubio in Global Scam
A fake voice generated by AI was used to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in calls and messages to at least three foreign ministers and two U.S. officials, according to a State Department cable seen by the media.
The imposter used the Signal app in mid-June, leaving voicemails and texts in an apparent effort to extract sensitive information.
Officials believe the actor had detailed knowledge of State Department protocols and warned diplomatic posts to stay alert for similar hoaxes.
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Homeland Security Ends Shoes-Off Airport Rule
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that air travelers in the U.S. will no longer be required to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints, a rule that has been in place since 2006.
“We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience,” Noem said.
The policy is already active at major airports like LAX and LaGuardia, with full rollout expected soon.
The move follows years of criticism over the effectiveness and inconvenience of the “shoes-off” mandate, first imposed after the 2001 shoe bombing attempt.
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The stories in this section run exclusively in The Flyover Podcast. Tune in for our quick 15-minute rundown of what matters most.
➤ The White House condemned recent Democratic claims as “a depraved lie.” (Hear Episode)
➤ One former presidential candidate has been in touch with Elon Musk about the newly announced America Party. (Hear Details)
➤ More Americans are shielding themselves from the sun with a centuries-old tool long favored in Asia. (Hear Details)
  
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➤ President Trump has pledged to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine and urged Germany to sell a Patriot battery, according to reports. (More)
➤ The IRS announced on Tuesday that churches can endorse political candidates during services without losing their tax-exempt status. (See Details)
➤ New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after visiting a Brooklyn mosque whose imam previously called for the annihilation of Israel and which has a history of militant rhetoric and pro-Hezbollah vigils. (More)
➤ President Trump on Tuesday threatened to assert federal control over New York City if Mamdani is elected, calling him a “communist” and a “disaster.” (More)
➤ Tim Myers, a founding member of the rock band OneRepublic, is shifting gears from a congressional bid to run for California lieutenant governor. (See Details)
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➤ The Athletic released its list of the top rivalries in college football history, with Michigan-Ohio State taking the top spot. (See Top 25)
➤ Stanford is investigating whether head water polo coach Brian Flacks’ intense coaching style qualifies as “tough love” or abuse, sparking a national conversation about how coaching functions in 2025. (More)
➤ Mets superstar Pete Alonso has declined an invitation to the MLB’s Home Run Derby for the first time in his career, opting to rest his body for the second half of the season instead. (More)
➤ Inter Miami star player Lionel Messi is being pursued by Saudi Arabian football club Al Ahli, which is willing to do “whatever it takes” to convince the Argentine legend to sign with it. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Wimbledon
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 Daily Market Report 07/08/2025
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
20,418.46 |
0.03%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
6,225.52 |
-0.07%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
44,240.76 |
-0.37%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$108,793.88 |
0.46%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$3,311.00 |
-0.64%
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QS
Quantumscape Corp |
$8.18 |
+16.69%
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Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: QuantumScape, a developer of next-gen solid-state batteries, got a bump Monday after an investment bank upgraded the stock to “Hold,” helping it rally almost 17%. (More)
➤ Delistings surged 47% in May as more home sellers, unwilling to lower prices, pulled their listings and chose to wait out a cooling market, according to reports. (More)
➤ Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner will become the new chief executive of The Hershey Company on Aug. 18. Tanner will replace longtime CEO Michele Buck, who is retiring after nearly two decades with the company. (More)
➤ Amazon kicked off its longest-ever Prime Day on Tuesday, a four-day sale with deals every five minutes aimed at boosting summer spending amid inflation fatigue and tariff concerns, though most sellers have held prices steady thanks to early stockpiling. (See Details)
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➤ Researchers discovered that a DNA sugar gel can trigger thick, rapid hair regrowth in bald mice, raising hopes for a simple, natural treatment for human hair loss. (More)
➤ Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app that works without internet or cell service, by using encrypted, peer-to-peer communication. (More)
➤ A delicate jawbone found in Arizona has been confirmed as North America’s oldest known pterosaur, a tiny flying reptile from 209 million years ago that could’ve perched on your shoulder. (See Details)
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➤ Brigitte Macron brushed off French President Emmanuel Macron’s offer of help while stepping off a plane in Britain Tuesday, just weeks after shoving him during a trip to Vietnam. (See Photos)
➤ A stretch of highway in the United Arab Emirates now plays Beethoven’s Ode to Joy through rumble strips, using road grooves to create music when cars travel around 60 mph. (Hear It)
➤ In other traffic news, Florida Highway Patrol arrested four men on July 4 in Orlando after a car was seen doing donuts and firing fireworks from the passenger seat. (See Video)
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 Daily Quote
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“Historically, coaches were very much more dictatorial: You do this because I told you. Now this generation of athletes does not necessarily respond well to that kind of instruction.”
— Tim Baghurst, director of Florida State’s Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, on concerns over Stanford’s water polo coaching style
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 Today’s Trivia
Are you allowed to bring a live lobster through TSA security?
Show me the answer
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