Saturday, February 15, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1903, toy store owner Morris Michtom, with President Theodore Roosevelt's permission, displayed the first "Teddy bears," which soon became a beloved childhood toy nationwide.

Need an excuse to stay home this weekend? The polar vortex ought to do the trick! Stay warm, folks. (And don't go near any volcanoes or whales, either. It's a dangerous business, going out your front door. See below!)

We're sponsored today by the nonprofit World Concern, offering an opportunity to help children in need in Somalia.

Vance Challenges Europe

Vice President Vance delivered a pointed speech at the Munich Security Conference, urging European leaders to consider how their nations have drifted away from critical values.

"Free speech, I fear, is in retreat in Europe," Vance said. He cited German police raids over alleged hate speech by anti-feminists, arrests of anti-abortion activists in the U.K., and the cancellation of Romanian elections.

Vance also spoke about Europe's mass migration problems and its governments' refusal to work with anti-immigration political parties.

The VP said there is "a new sheriff in town in Washington" and that if European leaders ignore their voters, then America can't help them.

The room was mostly silent as Vance delivered the speech, and the European response after the speech was just as icy.

DOJ Moves to Dismiss NYC Mayor Charges

The Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams has denied accusations that he took $100,000 in bribes from Turkish officials in exchange for favors or that he destroyed evidence in the case against him.

Several senior Justice Department officials refused to drop the case against Adams and eventually resigned in protest, including Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon—who claimed that the move is a quid pro quo in exchange for Adams' cooperation with immigration enforcement.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she may remove Adams from office but that she needs more time to consider the matter.

Polar Vortex Strikes Again

Another burst of frigid arctic air is headed south.

In a typical winter, the polar vortex only hits America two or three times, but this week will be the 10th polar visitation of the year.

The cold air hits the Rockies and northern Plains today, and only California and Florida will be spared the frigid temps this week.

Meteorologists expect next week to be the coldest of the year across the nation, with average temps hitting 14 on Wednesday.

➤ Richard Grenell, a top aide to President Trump, says he'd consider a run for Governor of California if former VP Harris throws her name in the ring. (More)

➤ House Republicans are looking for ways to shift Medicaid contribution burdens to state governments as part of a plan to save $880 billion over the next 10 years. (More)

➤ The Department of the Interior has fired 2,300 employees. The Office of Personnel Management directed the move, which was aimed entirely at employees still on probationary status. (More)

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Somalia is facing a devastating combination of natural disasters, global conflicts, widespread poverty, and disease outbreaks. East Africa has just endured its worst drought in 40 years, leaving tens of millions without access to clean water, wiping out millions of livestock, and destroying crops. With domestic food production crippled, Somalia has relied heavily on imports—90% of its wheat coming from Russia and Ukraine—until those shipments stopped.

Now, two in five children in Somalia suffer from acute malnutrition, and cholera is spreading in some regions. The food crisis, compounded by global humanitarian aid being redirected to Europe and the Middle East, has created a perfect storm, leading to a sharp rise in child malnutrition.

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We're asking the Flyover Community to join us in partnering with World Concern to help get emergency nutrition packs (a peanut paste fortified with nutrients), water, and hygiene products to those with the most need.

Every $12 feeds a child for a month. We're matching the first $750; just give through this link.

➤ Future Hall of Fame outfielder Ichiro Suzuki plans to donate his personal baseball collection to the museum in Cooperstown after his induction. (More)

➤ Pitbull is no longer a part-owner of Trackhouse Racing, which made its NASCAR debut in 2021. (More)

➤ No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama men's basketball will face off in the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in SEC basketball history today at 4 PM ET. (More)

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Daily Market Report 02/14/2025

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	20,026.77	0.41%
▼	SPX S&P 500	6,114.63	-0.01%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	44,546.08	-0.37%
▲	BTC Bitcoin	$97,402.38	0.81%
▼	GOLD Per Ounce	$2,894.30	-1.08%

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➤ A Russian drone struck a protective shelter over Chernobyl's damaged nuclear reactor, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The plant's chief engineer says the possibility of radioactive leaking "now exists." (More)

➤ Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily, began spewing smoke and lava in the last few days. (Video)

➤ Witnesses say that an Afghan terrorist shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he slammed his car into a crowd in Munich on Thursday, injuring 36 people. (More)

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➤ Jack the Ripper, the infamous murderer who terrorized London in the late 19th century, has been identified as a Polish immigrant named Aaron Kosminski. A researcher matched the DNA of Kosminski's descendant with a shawl found at a murder scene. (More)

➤ 5,000 year-old Egyptian Mummies still smell "woody, spicy, and sweet," according to researchers examining the long-term effects of mummification. (More)

➤ A Humpback whale swallowed a Chilean kayaker and then quickly spit him out. Adrián Simancas was paddling in the Strait of Magellan when he suddenly "felt a slimy texture on (his) face." (Video)

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