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Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first female prime minister after her Conservative Party won a majority in Parliament. Known as the “Iron Lady,” Thatcher served as the U.K.'s prime minister for more than 11 years, the longest premiership of the 20th century. Barbie has had more than 250 careers, and now she’s adding another line to the résumé: postage. As we report below, USPS is giving the iconic doll a pink-hued Forever stamp tribute this summer. Do you own any special stamps? Let us know by replying to this email. Today’s sponsor, Raisin, helps you earn more on your savings by giving you access to high-yield accounts from over 100 banks, all in one simple, secure platform. |
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 Project Freedom Begins in Hormuz Today
The U.S. Navy begins escorting commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz today under "Project Freedom," an effort to free neutral vessels that have been stuck since Iran closed the waterway. Trump announced the move Sunday on Truth Social, calling it a "humanitarian gesture" for ships low on food, and warning any interference "will be dealt with forcefully." Read the post here. Hours earlier, a bulk carrier reported being attacked by small craft off Sirik, Iran, the 24th such incident since the war began. All crew were safe. Trump is also weighing a 14-point Iranian peace proposal calling for the strait to reopen within 30 days, though he wrote Tehran hasn't "paid a big enough price." |
Trump's Name on Buildings, CurrencyThe Trump administration has added the president's name or image to more than a dozen federal buildings, programs, and U.S. currency since the beginning of his second term. In December, the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace became the first federal building named for a sitting U.S. president, followed by the renamed Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. The Treasury also plans to add Trump's signature to future paper currency, alongside a commemorative 24-carat gold coin and a $1 coin tied to America's 250th anniversary. Other branding includes Trump-class battleships, the $1 million Trump gold card, limited-edition passports featuring his image, Trump Accounts for children, and government websites TrumpIRA.gov and TrumpRx.gov. |
Barbie Stamps Coming This SummerThe U.S. Postal Service unveiled 10 new commemorative Barbie stamps, featuring Mattel's iconic doll in career roles ranging from astronaut and surgeon to paleontologist and music star. See the Barbie stamps here. The stamps will officially debut July 11 at the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas. USPS art director Ethel Kessler designed the set with Mattel, leaning into "Barbie Pink" and a rare format, a third taller than typical vertical commemorative stamps. Introduced in 1959, Barbie has represented more than 250 careers over six decades and remains the best-selling doll of all time. The new Forever stamps will retail at first-class postage rates.
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➤ Two U.S. service members went missing in southwestern Morocco on Saturday during the African Lion war games, the largest annual joint military exercise on the African continent. A search-and-rescue operation is underway near the Atlantic coast. (See Details) ➤ Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition Sunday evening, according to a longtime political adviser, who urged supporters to pray for "America's Mayor" without disclosing the cause. (More) ➤ Secret Service arrested a man at Trump's Doral golf club Saturday after he got physical with an agent at a security checkpoint, exactly one week after the Correspondents' Dinner shooting. President Trump wasn't on site. (More) ➤ Secretary of State Marco Rubio, already nicknamed Secretary of Everything for juggling multiple Cabinet roles, added another title Saturday by stepping behind the DJ booth at a Dan Scavino family wedding. (See Video) |
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➤ Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday for his third straight Formula 1 victory, holding off reigning champion Lando Norris. Oscar Piastri finished third, while Charles Leclerc spun late and dropped out of podium contention. (More) ➤ The Detroit Pistons pulled away for a 116-94 win over the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday, advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Tobias Harris scored 30 points, including 17 in the second quarter, as Detroit secured its first playoff series win since 2008. (More) ➤ The Padres are being sold to a group led by businessman José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, at an MLB-record $3.9 billion valuation, pending league approval. (More) ➤ Briar Bauman won the Silver Dollar Short Track in American Flat Track motorcycle racing Saturday in Chico, California, beating points leader Kody Kopp and leading a Harley-Davidson podium sweep. In AFT Singles, defending champion Tom Drane held off Chase Saathoff to become the first repeat winner of the 2026 season. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | Golf | NASCAR | F1 |
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➤ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed Spirit Airlines’ collapse on former President Biden and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, saying their decision to block a 2024 JetBlue-Spirit merger kept the carrier from staying afloat. (More) ➤ Tariff refunds for businesses hit by President Trump’s struck-down International Emergency Economic Powers Act duties could begin landing as early as May 11, with court documents showing the federal government could owe importers roughly $166 billion. (More) ➤ Home prices fell in 39 of the 129 largest U.S. cities in early 2026. Florida’s Cape Coral-Fort Myers area led the decline with a 9% drop, driven by surging insurance costs and cooling pandemic-era demand. (See Map) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ They Redefined “Going Green.” For many, “going green” means stopping CO₂ pollution. But Standard Carbon is turning CO₂ pollution into green. Their tech captures CO₂ before it’s emitted and turns it into pipeline-ready clean fuel. They’re targeting $191M in annual revenue by 2029. Invest in Standard Carbon by tomorrow for guaranteed bonus stock. (More) |
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➤ Astronomers identified 20 metal-poor stars in the Milky Way that likely came from a long-vanished dwarf galaxy dubbed Loki, which merged with our galaxy early in its evolution. (See Study) ➤ A new analysis broke down the health pros and cons of every blood type, from Type A's higher cancer risk to Type O's lower stroke odds and milder COVID-19 outcomes. (See Breakdown) ➤ The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks overnight May 5-6, with debris from Halley's Comet producing up to 30 "shooting stars" per hour, though a bright waning gibbous moon will dim visibility this year. (See Details) |
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➤ The 152nd Kentucky Derby pre-race fashion show delivered as always, with Churchill Downs awash in oversized hats, floral suits, and bold prints worn by celebrities and fans alike. (See Fashion) ➤ Two Taiwanese grandmothers, ages 89 and 91, are hitting the gym regularly to stay healthy, defying expectations in a country where one in five people is now over 65. (See Video) ➤ A pro golfer stripped off his shirt and waded into an alligator-filled water hazard at the PGA Zurich Classic in Louisiana, hoping to swing his ball free from floating debris on the 18th hole. (See Photo) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Looking for a multivitamin you can actually trust? Ritual is mom-founded and built on a mission to bring a high standard to the supplement industry through traceable ingredients and gold-standard clinical research, so you know exactly what you’re putting in your body. Their Essential for Women Multivitamin is third-party tested, Clean Label Project Certified, and non-GMO. For Mother’s Day, build your bundle and save 35% on 2+ products. Shop now |
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"She hates when I dance to what's sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem… she goes… 'darling, please don't dance. It's not presidential.'" — President Trump, on first lady Melania Trump's reaction to his YMCA dance moves |
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 Today's Trivia
What is the only planet in our solar system that spins clockwise? Show me the answer |
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