Keeping Up With America

The 40-Year Peace Vigil Outside the White House—Gone Before Dawn
A predawn removal order turns a D.C. landmark into a memory and a fresh legal fight. 

Why Finding a Job Just Got Brutal
Layoffs creep up, postings cool, and AI eats tasks—gridlock is the new normal. 

National Guard Call-Ups Hit a 19-Year High—and Employers Feel It
Civic duty is colliding with staffing plans from warehouses to hospitals. 

Chicago’s Churches Sound the Alarm Ahead of Possible Federal Action
Pews become planning hubs as the city braces for an immigration sweep. 

Trump Booed at the U.S. Open—And the Lines Got Longer
A presidential cameo, airport-style security, and a delayed first serve. 

One Six-Story Building That’s Splitting a California Town
Zoning fights go national as neighbors battle over a single project. 

Around the World

Ukraine Endures the War’s Largest Aerial Barrage
800+ drones and missiles, a cabinet building scarred, and a stress test for air defense. 

Kyiv Shows Diplomats the Damage—And the Message
“See it up close”: Ukraine tours envoys through a shattered government tower. 

Houthis Claim Rare Direct Hit on Israeli Airport
A drone breach, flights paused, and vows to escalate. 

Brazil’s Independence Day Becomes a Showdown
Lula reframes the holiday as sovereignty battles spill into the streets. 

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Google Quietly Posts the Gemini Caps—And They’re Tighter Than You Think
Free plan: five prompts a day; tiers jump fast after that. 

GM Taps the Brakes on EV Output as Tax Credits Sunset
Timing the assembly line to the policy clock. 

Volkswagen’s “Affordable EV” Lineup Adds the ID. Cross Concept
A mass-market play takes shape before your next lease runs out. 

Markets Week Starts on a Knife’s Edge
Oil pops, Treasurys rally, and traders handicap the next Fed move.

FT News Briefing: Japan’s Political Jolt, Trump’s Putin Push
A 12-minute catch-up with the threads that could tug markets this week. 

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

The Playbook for a Cooler Job Market
Hiring slows, layoffs rise, postings shrink. Action items: widen your role targets, prep quantified impact stories, and ask for take-home prompts to showcase AI-assisted workflows. 

Guard Duty, Real Life: Protect Your Income Plan
If deployments or civic duty could touch your household, rehearse coverage now: cross-train at work, automate bill pay, and beef up cash buffers to 4–6 months. 

Know Your AI Limits Before You Hit a Paywall
Free Gemini = five prompts daily; AI Pro = more room for “deep dives.” Use free-tier queries for scoping; save paid-tier runs for decision-grade analysis. 

Volts and Values: EV Buyers, Read the Fine Print
Automakers are timing output to tax credits. If you’re EV-curious, price with and without incentives—and get a written ETA before you lock financing. 

Markets on Edge? Rebalance Without Drama
With oil up and bonds rallying, check drift: trim overweight winners, add to lagging sleeves, and calendar the next tune-up in 90 days.

Sports & Showbiz Shenanigans

Alcaraz Stares Down Sinner—And New York Roars
A four-set finale crowns a Flushing Meadows favorite again. 

The US Open’s Final Scoreboard—No Ifs, Just Stats
See the set-by-set swing that flipped the title. 

Josh Allen Steals a Game in 4 Minutes
Bills 41, Ravens 40—an absurd prime-time heist. 

Mariners Drop 18 on the Braves as Cal Raleigh Chases Mantle’s Mark
A 53rd blast puts a switch-hit legend within reach. 

VMAs 2025: Every Winner, Every Wow
Who grabbed Moon People—and who grabbed headlines. 

Lady Gaga’s Surprise Arena Dash
A massive look, a quick speech, and a sprint to MSG. 

Sabrina Carpenter’s Red-Hot Double Take
Red carpet sizzle meets Britney-coded stage sparkle. 

Best-Dressed VMAs: Who Owned the Carpet?
Sheer strategies, maximalist drama, can’t-miss fits. 

For Men Wondering “What’s Next” After Career Success

You’ve worked hard. You’ve built a life. But now the question lingers: what’s next?
Many men find that retirement or transition feels less like freedom and more like drift.

That’s why I created The Reset Button - a 6-phase process to help accomplished men reset identity, reclaim direction, and live with renewed purpose.

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Wordle Today—Spoiler-Free Clues, Then the Answer
Stuck on one tricky vowel? Warm up here. 

Connections Today—The One Pairing Everyone Missed
Nudge, nudge, aha. 

Strands Today—Find the Hidden Theme Fast
Two nudges, no shame. 

Quordle Today—Four Words, Few Regrets
Beat the clock without brute force. 

VMAs 2025—How to Watch From Anywhere
Stream the spectacle, dodge the FOMO. 

Sinner vs Alcaraz—Finals Stream Cheat Sheet
Minimum clicks, maximum clarity. 

2-Minute Trick to Fall Asleep Faster
A tiny routine that quiets racing thoughts. 

The Sneaky Pan-Killing Mistake You’re Making
Protect your nonstick and your wallet. 

The 1% Rule That Keeps Homes Tidy
Micro-cleaning beats marathon scrubs. 

Why Bed Bugs “Love” Your Storage Habits—and How to Fix Them
Move these seven items, sleep easier.