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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
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Good Morning! On this day in 1850, Dr. John Gorrie, a Florida physician, gave the first public demonstration of artificial ice using mechanical refrigeration, astonishing guests at a sweltering afternoon reception celebrating France’s Bastille Day. A California company just got the green light to launch a giant mirror into space, aiming to bounce sunlight back to Earth after dark. The pitch is longer daylight for solar farms and work sites. Not everyone's thrilled about it, though, and we've got the story below. Are you frustrated with a phone battery that never seems to last the day? You are not alone, and the fix usually is not a trip to the store or a few hundred dollars for a new device. A handful of settings buried in your phone are quietly draining power all day long, and most of them are switched on by default without you ever knowing. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla walks through seven quick changes that can stretch your battery well past what you are getting now. Tune in here to learn more. Today's sponsor, EnergyX, is offering investors a limited-time opportunity to invest in its rapidly growing lithium technology company before the current funding round closes this Thursday. |
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 US Reimposes Blockade, Sets Hormuz Toll
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. will reimpose its blockade of Iran's ports and charge ships a 20% fee to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil. Calling America the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait," he said the fee covers the cost of securing the route. All countries but Iran keep fair use, and the blockade resumes Tuesday. Iran's foreign minister countered that Tehran controls the strait and deserves the payment, though he added that 20% "is of course too much." The plan drew scrutiny because the U.S. had spent months calling such tolls illegal. It followed a weekend of renewed strikes on dozens of Iranian targets after the ceasefire collapsed. Oil rose nearly 10% on Monday. |
FCC Approves Giant Space Mirror in the SkyFederal regulators have approved a California startup's plan to launch a giant space mirror that will catch sunlight and beam it back down to targeted spots on Earth long after the sun has set. The company, Reflect Orbital, aims to fly the craft later this year, unfurling a steerable reflector about 60 feet on a side. It hopes to have tens of thousands more circling the planet by 2035. The company promises sunlight on demand, powering solar farms after dark, lighting construction sites overnight, and aiding search-and-rescue crews. Read more about its uses here. Critics have expressed alarm. Astronomers warn the beam could shine four times brighter than a full moon, distracting airplane pilots, wreaking havoc on astronomical observations and interfering with the sleep rhythms of people and animals. |
Jurassic Park's Sam Neill Dies at 78New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who spent decades charming audiences as Jurassic Park's levelheaded Dr. Alan Grant, has died at 78 of cancer. His family called the loss "sudden and unexpected." Neill only reached global fame at 43, after years in Australian and New Zealand films. Beyond the dinosaurs, he stole scenes in The Piano, The Hunt for Red October, and Peaky Blinders, playing heroes and villains with equal ease. Off screen, he tended a Central Otago farm where he named the animals after famous friends, from a rooster called Michael Fassbender to a cow named Helena Bonham Carter, and ran the organic winery he founded in 1993. New Zealand's prime minister called him "one of the greats." Here are photos of his career in the movies.
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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. Clicking the links will take you directly to these stories: ➤ How can you make your phone battery last significantly longer without buying a new device? (Hear More) ➤ Homeless encampments have taken over 12 blocks near a popular New York City museum, and workers say the city has stopped clearing them. (Hear Episode) ➤ A fire tore through a crowded bar in Thailand this weekend, killing dozens. (Listen Now)   
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➤ South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of his Senate term after his death Saturday. (More) ➤ Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, shared a photo from his hospital bed after being out of touch for weeks, revealing he fell at home in mid-June and later developed pneumonia while being treated. (See Photo) ➤ President Trump agreed to a future interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, saying his administration is trying to move the news network onto "a normal path." (More) ➤ A federal judge ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS sought to "manipulate the judicial process," ordering sanctions against attorneys involved in the now-defunct $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. (More) |
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➤ The 96th MLB All-Star Game is set for tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. ET, with the American League leading the all-time series 48-45-2 and the National League defending last year's victory. (More) ➤ Tom Kim fired a bogey-free 64 to win the Genesis Scottish Open by two strokes, his first PGA Tour victory in over 1,000 days, heading into this week's Open Championship. (More) ➤ Meanwhile, officials released first-round tee times for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Thursday, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler grouped alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton. (More) ➤ Michigan's Board of Regents is meeting Thursday to discuss the findings of an independent investigation into the culture of the school’s athletic department in the wake of a harassment scandal. (More) ➤ Yesterday’s Results: WNBA |
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➤ FIFA president Gianni Infantino said soccer's governing body will study expanding the World Cup to 64 teams after the current 48-team tournament, though European football officials call the idea a bad one. (See Details) ➤ With four teams left, France is considered the favorite in the semifinals going forward. France meets Spain today, and England faces Argentina on Wednesday. (See Breakdown) ➤ A South African couple's stadium group-stage spat went viral after cameras lingered on a woman fuming as her partner ignored her, prompting thousands online to joke she should "file for divorce." (See Video) |
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 Daily Market Report 07/13/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
25,873.18 |
-1.55%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,515.34 |
-0.79%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
52,498.64 |
-0.26%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$62,146.17 |
-2.53%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,006.20 |
-2.39%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$57.93 |
-3.14%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$78.11 |
+9.38%
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FIG
Figma, Inc. |
$23.65 |
+12.03%
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day. ➤ Big Stock Move: Figma stock rose 12% today as the collaborative software design firm continued to fight off short-sellers. (More) ➤ Attorneys general from 12 states sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, alleging the deal would reduce competition in film and pay TV. (More) ➤ Meta announced it will more than double the computing capacity of its largest data center to 5 gigawatts, pushing its planned regional investment in the Richland Parish, Louisiana area above $50 billion, including $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements. (More) ➤ Papa Murphy's parent company, MTY Food Group, says it will close up to 50 of the take-and-bake pizza chain's underperforming corporate-owned locations over the next six to nine months. (More) |
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➤ Noctilucent clouds, shimmering ice ripples that form 50 miles up near the edge of space, are lighting up northern skies this summer. Look north during deep twilight. (See Clouds) ➤ Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort near Britain's Hadrian's Wall, unearthed a 1,600-year-old carving of Genius, a household guardian spirit buried face-down beneath a barracks floor. (See Genius) ➤ Astronomers detected a sugar found in raspberries floating in a gas cloud near the Milky Way's center, hinting that life's key ingredients may exist across the galaxy. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Indigenous tribe lives to 100 with squeaky clean arteries. Their secret? They drink five cups of a unique type of cocoa daily! Scientists found they have nine times lower rates of heart problems, healthy blood sugar, and blood pressure. Read about the Kuna tribe's anti-aging daily chocolate drink here |
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➤ Thirty beluga whales stranded at a shuttered Canadian theme park since 2024 are finally headed to new homes, with 28 bound for four U.S. aquariums. (More) ➤ Italy's Parmesan makers are sweating a brutal heat wave. Cows produce up to 10% less milk when temperatures top 104 degrees, threatening the $5.15 billion industry. (See Details) ➤ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's mystery dog made its public debut, trotting off of Swift's private jet in Palm Beach over the weekend. (See Dog) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Take your game to the next level with FlightPath Golf Tees. Engineered to reduce friction and promote cleaner ball contact, these innovative tees can help you achieve longer, straighter drives with greater consistency. Durable and easy to use, they're a simple upgrade for golfers of every skill level. (LEARN MORE) |
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"He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.”
— Actress Laura Dern, in a tribute to her Jurassic Park co-star Sam Neill, who died Monday. |
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| Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (“EnergyX”) has engaged Flyover to publish this communication in connection with EnergyX’s ongoing Regulation A offering. Flyover has been paid in cash and may receive additional compensation. Flyover and/or its affiliates do not currently hold securities of EnergyX. This compensation and any current or future ownership interest could create a conflict of interest. Please consider this disclosure alongside EnergyX’s offering materials. EnergyX’s Regulation A offering has been qualified by the SEC. Offers and sales may be made only by means of the qualified offering circular. Before investing, carefully review the offering circular, including the risk factors. The offering circular is available at invest.energyx.com/. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar results. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market shortfall are forward‑looking estimates and are subject to substantial uncertainty. Investments in private placements, and start-up investments in particular, are long-term, illiquid, speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. |
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