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 | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1978, The Double Eagle II, piloted by Americans Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman, made history as the first balloon to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean, landing near Paris 137 hours after taking off from Presque Isle, Maine. Fall is still weeks away, but today’s Quick Hits section features a variety of soup recipes perfect for sweater weather. Correction: Yesterday's edition incorrectly stated the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was in Maryland. It's in Virginia. Today's sponsor is COR One™, the first at-home device that measures acute, chronic, and low-grade inflammation from a single drop of blood, giving you fast, lab-accurate results to take control of your health. | | | |  Trump Pushes For Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not.” The President’s remarks come after Russian President Vladimir Putin told Trump during Friday’s Alaska summit that he would end the war in Ukraine if Ukraine surrenders the Donetsk region to Russia. Trump has reportedly committed in principle to providing “security guarantees” to Ukraine to safeguard its frontier from Russia following a possible peace deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Trump on Monday at the White House. European leaders, who could be part of a Ukraine security pledge, have also been invited to Monday's meeting. | D.C. Police Chief to Remain in Control The Trump administration agreed to keep the Washington, D.C. police chief in control of the Metropolitan Police Department, a day after Attorney General Pam Bondi said Drug Enforcement Administration Chief Terry Cole would take over. Instead, Cole will serve as a "designee" tasked with directing D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to provide any services the federal government may need to enforce federal law in the District. Bondi also indicated the administration would continue to pressure D.C. leaders to help federal authorities aggressively pursue immigrants in the country illegally. The administration walked back the takeover effort after a lawsuit brought by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb. | Library Book Returned After 82 Years A book was returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years late with a note hoping there was no fee, adding, “Grandma won’t be able to pay it anymore.” The book, Your Child, His Family, and Friends, was checked out in July 1943 and returned in June by a person in Oregon after sorting through boxes from a deceased parent. The library was able to give the family some good news. It ended overdue fines in 2021, or the three-cent daily penalty would have totaled nearly $900.
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| |  | | ➤ The NBA officially released its 2025-26 regular season schedule, with defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder opening Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets. (More) ➤ The Washington Commanders have activated star receiver Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to perform list, making him eligible to practice despite a contract dispute with Washington. (More) ➤ Luxury necklaces purchased from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, costing around $11,000, have become a trend among some of MLB's top stars. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | MLB | NASCAR | PGA | LPGA | WNBA | Soccer | LLWS Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Get Whiter Teeth Overnight? Blast away plaque, tartar, and stubborn stains with the power of DentaBlast. Its ultrasonic cleaning action leaves your teeth looking brighter and feeling smoother in just minutes a day. Gentle yet effective, it's the easy way to wake up with a more confident smile. (LEARN MORE) | |  |  Weekly Market Report Previous Week
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Ladies and gentlemen, here are our most-clicked stories of the week: ➤ A list of the most popular slang terms spans more than 80 years of pop culture, beginning with "gold dig," coined in 1926 by Sinclair Lewis to describe a woman seeking wealth. (See List) ➤ The World's Ugliest Dog Contest named Petunia, a hairless bulldog, as the ugliest, awarding her and her owner $5,000 and lifetime bragging rights. (See Ugly Dogs) ➤ Masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a La Puente, California, store, using a stolen pickup truck later recovered by authorities. (See Surveillance Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The Affordable Weight Loss Solution Some Companies Don't Want You Finding. People are paying $1,300+ monthly for weight loss treatments, but researchers have identified a natural compound that targets identical metabolic pathways for just $2 daily. This remarkable botanical—used for centuries before being rediscovered by modern science—appears to address the fundamental reasons weight becomes so stubborn after 50. Unlike costly medical treatments that create dependency and drain retirement savings, this affordable alternative actually helps restore your body's natural metabolic function. (Learn More) | | |  | | ➤ New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on federal conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction charges after allegedly concealing a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. (More) ➤ The West Virginia National Guard will deploy 300 to 400 troops to Washington, D.C., at the Trump administration's request. (More) ➤ A fisherman discovered a car missing since 1967, prompting the reopening of a nearly 60-year-old Minnesota cold case. (More) ➤ A gardening expert recommends these eight low-maintenance flowers that require little effort and make gardening easier. (See Flowers) ➤ Here's a list of 18 soup recipes, offering options that are light, hearty, plant-based, or meat-filled. (See Recipes) ➤ McDonald's Japan canceled a Happy Meal campaign with Pokémon cards after resellers bought out meals meant for children, discarding the food and leaving trash outside stores. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Does your hair look thinner than it did 20 years ago? If so, you're not alone. According to a 2022 study published in the journal Menopause, 52 percent of postmenopausal women struggle with hair thinning or hair loss. Research shows most women experience sparse-looking hair at some point…But no matter your age, it doesn't have to be that way. See pictures of transformations here. | |  | | Whatever happened to 30-minute pizza delivery? For 20 years, Domino’s Pizza ran a famous marketing campaign promising to deliver your pizza in 30 minutes or the pizza would be free. It ended in 1993 and will likely never return. Why? In one word: Lawsuits. A series of accidents linked the speedy delivery promise to dangerous driving and traffic accidents. The company faced multi-million-dollar legal judgments amid growing public concern over speeding pizza delivery drivers. Today, real-time tracking and quality have taken precedence over speed for food delivery. Companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash will give a general range of drop-off times, but no guarantee of high-speed delivery. Worth noting: Despite the change in the U.S., Domino’s continues to offer 30-minute delivery in some international markets—with restrictions. Did you ever get a Domino’s pizza in 30 minutes—or were they late and the pizza was free? Let us know by replying to this email. | |  | | The first World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing, and featured 280 teams from 16 countries competing in sports such as kickboxing, football, and track events.  | |  | | Are you a member of your local public library? - Yes
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Yesterday's Results: Which gemstone would you choose for an engagement ring? - Diamond: 67%
- Sapphire: 10%
- Emerald: 10%
- Other: 7%
- Ruby: 6%
| |  Daily Quote |  | "And these are people — all people I voted for. Think about that. They're afraid to come on the show of a guy who voted for them. The Republicans, they show up and when they do, they take their beating like a man." — Liberal talk show host Bill Maher, noting that Democrats don't come on his HBO program. | | |  Today's Trivia Which member of The Monkees had a mother who invented Liquid Paper correction fluid? Show me the answer | | |
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