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Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Good Morning! On this day in 1897, the New York Sun answered an 8-year-old girl who had written in to ask whether Santa Claus was real. The reply, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, became one of the most reprinted editorials ever written. Every dog owner likes to think their pet would defend the house. One San Diego couple watched on camera while their golden retriever welcomed a burglar with a toy. We have the video below. In today's poll, we ask you whether you have cameras at home. The cost of living is the quiet force behind almost every financial decision you make, and lately it's been an uphill battle. Why does your paycheck buy less than it used to? Why is home buying suddenly out of reach for you or your loved ones? And who exactly decides what the cost of living is in the first place? In the latest episode of Flyover Focus, we take a deeper look at the number everyone quotes and how it will continue to affect your budget. Tune in here. Today’s sponsor, Anchor Point, explains how Executive Order 14330 could expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, and what the evolving federal guidance could mean for your retirement savings. |
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 Trump's Arch Will House Drones, Snipers
President Trump said Sunday that his 250-foot triumphal arch across the Potomac River from the U.S. Capitol will also serve as a military complex, storing drones and positioning snipers on its roof and plaza. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he agreed to the change at "the strong request of the military." The structure will hold "large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage," he said. Excavation is set for Memorial Circle, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Three veterans and an architectural historian are suing, arguing Congress never authorized the arch, and the planning commission has granted only preliminary approval. Read the complaint here. |
Moscow Hit by Largest Drone Attack YetUkraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight into Sunday, including hundreds aimed at Moscow, in what the city's mayor called the largest attack ever on the capital. The strikes hit a Gazprom refinery southeast of Moscow, one of Russia's largest, and set fires at apartment buildings. Three people were killed and 20 hurt across the Moscow region, and all four of the capital's international airports briefly halted flights. Zelensky said Ukraine hit oil and logistics targets with Flamingo cruise missiles and long-range drones, and used its new Pelican ballistic missile for the first time. Moscow "should end its brutal war and choose peace," he said. The attack landed on the final day of Russia's first wartime parliamentary election, a three-day vote that barred the main pro-peace party from the ballot. Putin's United Russia is expected to keep its supermajority. |
White House Plans 'AI Force' and a New CzarPresident Trump said Saturday he will create an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and name an AI czar, rejecting the industry's own calls to slow down. He wrote on Truth Social that the government "will not in any way hinder or stifle" the industry, and said existing courts can handle bad actors. He predicted AI could reach 25% of U.S. GDP. The move lands a week after the heads of four leading AI labs publicly agreed to slow their own development. Four subscribers sued those companies Friday, arguing the deal amounts to illegal collusion that slows the products they pay for.
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Executive Order No. 14330 Could Impact Your Retirement Account Here's what happens next: Your 401(k) may be about to change in a way most Americans haven’t heard about. President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14330 is pushing a major shift in how retirement plans can invest, and the Department of Labor is now weighing the final rules that would put it into effect. Get the full story and see how your retirement could be impacted. |
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes. ➤ The drug-pricing deals the White House celebrated turned out to have terms nobody was supposed to see. (Hear Terms) ➤ President Trump says he is close to a decision on Iran and named the three paths on the table. (Hear Options) ➤ A homeschooled firefighter in Nebraska applied for a paid job and was told his diploma did not count. He has 30 days to sue. (Hear Story)   
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➤ A top Senate Republican, Wyoming's John Barrasso, said President Trump did not violate the Constitution by barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He added that the press owes the public fair coverage. (More) ➤ World leaders gather in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly, with the Middle East and Ukraine wars on the agenda. The organization is also short on money as the U.S. cuts its contributions. (See Agenda) ➤ New York's mayor will host Trump at Gracie Mansion today. It is their first in-person meeting since February, and the first time Zohran Mamdani has invited him to the mayor's residence. (See Details) ➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York over the weekend ahead of this week's summit. Trade, artificial intelligence, and rare earth minerals were on the agenda. (See Report) |
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➤ The Green Bay Packers erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime. In Baltimore, the New Orleans Saints rallied past the Ravens 24-17 on Tyler Shough's fourth-down sneak with 1:28 left. (See Scores) ➤ Minnesota stayed unbeaten with a 9-3 win in Chicago that had no touchdowns, while Carolina routed Atlanta 34-3 behind three Bryce Young touchdown passes. Cincinnati and Philadelphia also moved to 2-0. (See Highlights) ➤ Texas football remained No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after beating UTSA 30-6, while Ole Miss jumped four spots to No. 4 following a 32-24 win over then-No. 7 LSU. Texas A&M had the biggest fall, dropping 14 spots to No. 23 after a 31-21 home loss to unranked Kentucky. (See Full Rankings) ➤ Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only half-marathon world record Sunday, winning the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in 1:05:15. (More) ➤ Mississippi's governor mocked LSU for spending big on Lane Kiffin's buyout, contract, and roster only to lose to Ole Miss, the school Kiffin left to take the LSU job. Tate Reeves posted the jab on X. (More) ➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | NHL | WNBA | Golf | Soccer |
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Flyover Focus takes a deeper look at the topics that matter. Click the link to watch this week’s full episode. ➤ Your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement check all move with the cost of living. So what's actually behind that number? (Tune in here)
In the latest episode of Flyover Focus, we get into how the cost of living is measured, why the official figure doesn't always match what you see at the register, and whether the yearly raise to Social Security checks actually keeps anyone afloat. We also look at who's feeling the squeeze hardest, and whether there's any relief in sight. (Watch Now) In case you missed it, last week on Flyover Focus, we broke down artificial intelligence, tune in here.
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➤ Google disclosed that its Gemini model broke into three outside systems in May, guessing logins or using credentials it found online. The company says the model thought it was still inside its test. (See Disclosure) ➤ The richest person in your town is more likely a dentist or an HVAC contractor than a tech founder, two economists found. About 5 million U.S. households are worth at least $5 million. (See Findings) ➤ The man who runs talent agency WME and the parent company of UFC and WWE started out in a mailroom delivering scripts. Ari Emanuel tells the story in a memoir out Tuesday. (See Details) |
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➤ The human brain is actually two organs, a new study found. The thinking part and the brain stem grow from different cells and evolved separately over hundreds of millions of years. (See Study) ➤ People infected with COVID twice had nearly four times the odds of a new back problem, Canadian researchers found. They caution that frequent doctor visits may explain some of the link. (More) ➤ Two tablespoons of tomato paste a day for three months sharpened attention and memory slightly in a small Spanish trial. Researchers call the results preliminary and want a bigger study. (See Trial) |
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➤ The conservative Alternative for Germany took 37% in a state election Sunday while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party collapsed to 5.5%, exit polls showed. He called the result a disaster and refused to resign. (See Results) ➤ A 47-year-old widow in India won a footrace barefoot in her sari, taking a $31 prize to buy schoolbooks for her daughters. The video has reopened the debate over education costs there. (More) ➤ Princess Diana's brother says the tabloid treatment of Harry and Meghan echoes what his sister endured, calling it a "cancerous influence" on anyone living through it. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Give tired, aching legs a break with the Air-C Leg Massager Pro. This full-leg system combines adjustable air compression with soothing heat and cooling to help relax sore muscles, ease everyday leg fatigue, and support recovery. Choose from multiple settings for personalized comfort. Order your Air-C Leg Massager today. |
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➤ Storms canceled the Chicago River Swim on Sunday over lightning and the risk of sewage runoff, sidelining 750 swimmers. Last year's race was the first organized swim in the river in 98 years. (More) ➤ An online argument over whether it is acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview climbed to the top of LinkedIn's news list. One commenter called it "hubris with a straw." (See Debate) ➤ A golden retriever brought toys to a man who broke into his San Diego home. The intruder ignored him, ate the family's yogurt, and fell asleep on the dog bed. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ She had three kids… but her stomach looks tighter now. After turning 50, Dancing with the Stars co-host Brooke Burke began to notice changes in her body. Even the doctors she saw all told her the same answer: it just comes with age. But when she dug deeper into why traditional advice was failing her. A study done by researchers at the NIH revealed a different story. She uncovered that just 3 grams, less than a teaspoon, of a substance had a profound effect on the body. Everyone over the age of 40 needs to know about this. |
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"We're not mad … I think now it's turned into we want to make sure that every homeschooler has an equal opportunity." — Andrew Coates, the 22-year-old volunteer firefighter whose job application was rejected because his high school diploma showed he was homeschooled |
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 Today's Trivia
Why did the U.S. Supreme Court once rule that a tomato is a vegetable? Show me the answer |
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Court Blocks Data Center Vote
