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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state and ordered a new American flag with 50 stars arranged in staggered rows. This flag was officially adopted on July 4, 1960. See the proclamation signed here.

In today's Throwback Thursday, we highlight Taylor Swift's new album, which will also be released on cassette, a nod to the growing trend among young people embracing music in a tactile, non-digital way. Did you ever have a cassette collection, and would you want to bring it back? Reply to let us know.

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Russian Drones Trigger NATO Jet Scramble

Russia launched 93 drones and two ballistic missiles into Ukraine near NATO's border late Tuesday, striking near the Danube River and prompting NATO to scramble two German fighter jets from a base in Romania.

Romania, a NATO member, confirmed its airspace wasn't breached, but nearby Ukrainian port facilities in Izmail were hit, injuring at least one and sparking fires.

The barrage, one of August's largest, came just days after peace talks between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders.

Ukrainian President Zelensky called for tougher sanctions and stronger security guarantees as Russian attacks continue.

Erin Spurs Evacuations, Beach Closures

Hurricane Erin was a Category 2 storm on Wednesday, churning off the East Coast with 105 mph winds and triggering evacuations in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Though not expected to make landfall, the storm forced beach closures from the Carolinas to New York due to 15-foot waves, flooding, and life-threatening rip currents. Watch a video here.

A state of emergency was declared in North Carolina, while Virginia is under a tropical storm watch, and storm alerts stretched as far north as Delaware.

Forecasters warned that Erin could shift in size and strength and become a Category 3 hurricane as it tracks between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda. Follow live updates here.

Chart: What's the Magic Number to Retire?

Americans say they'll need about $1.1 million on average to retire, but most expect to save only a quarter of that before leaving the workforce.

Folks in the Midwest have the lowest target at $860,000, while those in the West aim highest at $1.2 million.

Generation X faces the steepest gap, expecting to save just $250,000 against a $1.2 million retirement goal.

About half of workers want to be automatically enrolled in retirement plans through their jobs, and a third say they wouldn't have started saving at all without one. See your region's target here.

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➤ The Democratic Party has lost 2.1 million registered voters since 2020, while Republicans gained 2.4 million. (Hear Details)

➤ Two Harvard dropouts are about to launch AI Glasses that record everything. (Hear Episode)

➤ Sorority women swear these rooms gave them the best sleep of their lives. (Hear More)

➤ The Texas House, with Democrats back in attendance after leaving the state, gave approval Wednesday to a redistricting proposal that could add up to five new GOP seats in Congress. The bill moves now to the state Senate. (More)

➤ President Trump on Wednesday called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following accusations from the administration that she engaged in mortgage fraud. (See Details)

➤ Elon Musk has pulled back from plans to launch a third political party dubbed “America Party,” telling associates he wants to focus on his businesses and not risk taking votes away from the GOP. (More)

➤ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to paint the entire Southern border wall solid black to make it too hot for illegal migrants to climb during daylight hours. (More)

➤ In other homeland security news, DHS plans to build a new detention center to hold illegal immigrants in southwestern Nebraska, nicknaming it the Cornhusker Clink. (More)

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➤ Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was deported back to Mexico this week after overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. He's wanted in Mexico for ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. (More)

➤ The WNBA has broken its all-time season attendance record, with a month still to go. To date, over 2.3 million fans have attended games in 2025. (More)

➤ Ohio State held two of the top three spots in ESPN's new list of the 100 best college football players in the country. Texas, Clemson, and Notre Dame filled out the top five. (See Full List)

➤ The New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | LLWS

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Daily Market Report 08/20/2025

▼	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	21,170.19	-0.68%
▼	SPX S&P 500	6,395.78	-0.24%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	44,938.31	0.04%
▲	BTC Bitcoin	$114,249.97	1.26%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$3,392.50	2.39%
▲	NEGG Newegg Commerce Inc.	$110.64	+23.76%

Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: Newegg Commerce stock jumped nearly 24% Wednesday as the e-commerce company expanded its stock sale program. (See Details)

➤ Hertz has signed a deal with Amazon Autos to sell some of its used car inventory online. Amazon customers will be able to browse, finance, and purchase used Hertz fleet vehicles from Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, and others. (More)

➤ Target named its chief operating officer, Michael Fiddelke, to become CEO on Feb. 1, when Brian Cornell, the current CEO, steps down. The retailer is battling a decline in sales. (More)

➤ Fashion retailer Guess said Wednesday it had agreed to be taken private in a $1.4 billion deal by a group that includes its co-founders, its CEO, and Reebok owner Authentic Brands. (More)

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➤ A Rhode Island startup has built a winged passenger ferry that glides just above the water—touted as the future of fast coastal transport and a potential asset for military missions. (See Glider)

➤ Astronomers have identified a glowing interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, heading toward the solar system, and Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb says it might be somehow generating its own light. NASA plans to observe it closely near Mars this October. (More)

➤ Marine archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a well-preserved Roman bathhouse beneath the Gulf of Naples that may belong to famed orator Cicero. Found underwater in the ruins of Baiae, the thermal complex includes original mosaic floors and heating systems. (See Photo)

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➤ Taylor Swift's upcoming album Life of a Showgirl will also be released on cassette, a nod to the growing trend among Gen Z and millennials seeking a more tactile, nostalgic way to connect with music. (More)

➤ A 1950s Liverpool house where Paul McCartney grew up has been restored by the UK's National Trust, offering fans a rare look into the early life of the Beatles legend. (Watch Video)

➤ The Kennedy family's storied Hyannis Port estate, captured in 37 rare photos, has been a summer retreat for the family's gatherings across the decades. (See Photos)

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➤ A Michelin-starred chef teamed up with a London-based cat food brand to create a burger using high-grade cat food, and surprisingly, humans are loving it. (See Burger)

➤ A large albino python was captured near Mid-Carolina schools in Prosperity, South Carolina, on Monday night. Authorities believe the snake was likely an escaped or released pet, as it's not native to the region. (Watch Report)

➤ A video shows a cute golden retriever joyfully picking a stuffed tiger from a free toy box during a walk and parading it home like a prized possession, melting hearts online. (Watch Video)

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