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 | Monday, June 23, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for the typewriter featuring the now-standard QWERTY keyboard. The unusual layout was designed to prevent jams by spacing out commonly paired letters on early mechanical models. See the original model here. Dogs hit the waves in Huntington Beach, California, this weekend, competing in a surfing contest that had tails wagging and crowds cheering, as we report below. Do you have a pet? Reply to this email and tell us your favorite thing about them—we might feature yours next. Today's sponsor is David, a Flyover-endorsed product. We have team members who keep a stash at their desks, and the flavor wars are very real. Some swear by chocolate chip cookie dough, while others are loyal to blueberry pie. Pick up a box today and be the judge! | | | |  Iran Blocks Key Oil Route After U.S. Strikes
Iran's parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a key oil chokepoint handling 20% of global crude shipments, escalating the crisis after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. That morning, Iran fired about 30 missiles at Israel, wounding 21 people in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Be'er Yaakov, and Nes Ziona, with buildings reduced to rubble and some residents trapped. At a Pentagon press conference Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said the operation delivered "extremely severe damage" to Iran's nuclear facilities and emphasized the U.S. does not seek war. They outlined Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission using seven B-2 bombers that flew 37 hours round-trip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The stealth aircraft dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow and Natanz, encountering no resistance from Iran's air defenses. | Texas Requires Ten Commandments in Schools All public school classrooms in the state of Texas must display the Ten Commandments beginning this fall, according to a bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday. The law indicates that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in a conspicuous place and be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, with schools required to accept privately donated copies but not purchase them out of district funds. The ACLU quickly vowed to file a lawsuit objecting to the new law, initiating what is expected to be a large legal challenge from critics citing the separation of church and state. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar Kentucky law in 1980, but supporters argue the new Texas requirement is for historical, rather than religious, purposes. | Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Housing Market? Zillow's latest housing index shows a split market, with sellers dominating in upstate New York and the Midwest, while buyers hold sway in parts of the South and Sun Belt. See your state on the map. The median home-sale price hit an all-time high of $396,500, yet homes are selling for about 6% below list, roughly equivalent to a full agent commission, as listing prices average $422,238. While only 28% of homes are closing above asking, some metros like Miami have nearly triple the number of sellers than buyers. Meanwhile, upstate New York remains red-hot, with Rochester scoring 145 on Zillow's index—the nation's highest. Redfin expects a 1% price dip by year's end as over 500,000 surplus listings keep pressure on sellers and mortgage rates continue to hover near 7%.
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| |  | | ➤ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is facing skepticism from within the Trump administration after publicly downplaying Iran's nuclear threat—an assessment President Trump has contradicted twice in recent days. (More) ➤ President Trump's administration has fired hundreds of Voice of America journalists, including 639 on Friday alone. Officials cited bias and bureaucracy as reasons. (More) ➤ Democratic pundits are suggesting that the New York City mayoral race is a microcosm of the party's current identity crisis, pitting the experience of Andrew Cuomo, 67, against the socialist Zohran Mamdani, 33. (More) ➤ Pakistani officials announced on Saturday that they will nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in negotiating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India earlier this year. (See Details) | | | 
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➤ A suicide bomber killed at least 20 worshippers and wounded over 50 during Sunday services at a Greek Orthodox church near Damascus, Syrian state media reported. (More) ➤ Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages during a military operation in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Saturday. Fifty-four hostages are still held in Gaza, with 31 believed dead. (More) ➤ India has tightened import rules on precious metal alloys and liquid gold to curb a surge in smuggling. (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Budget-friendly alternative to expensive weight loss treatments. Why are doctors suddenly being questioned about an ancient herb that works on the same metabolic principles as today's expensive weight loss treatments? This powerful natural compound which costs less than a daily cup of coffee—activates the precise cellular pathways that make middle-aged metabolism efficient again. Unlike pricey treatments that require ongoing medical supervision and cost thousands annually, this breakthrough botanical delivers impressive benefits without the cost or side effects. (Learn More) | | |  | | ➤ The anonymous founder of controversial gossip site Tattle Life has been revealed as 41-year-old vegan influencer Sebastian Bond, following a major defamation lawsuit in Northern Ireland. Celebrities say the site enabled years of stalking, doxing, and relentless abuse. (See Details) ➤ A foul-mouthed macaw named Hendrix is turning heads—and ears—at a Massachusetts shelter, where his R-rated vocabulary has racked up over 50 adoption applications. (See Macaw) ➤ A camper van at Black Rock Sands beach in Wales went viral after a video showed it floating away into the ocean. Jet skiers and a tractor eventually helped recover the waterlogged rig. (See Camper) ➤ Dogs of all shapes and sizes hit the waves in Huntington Beach Friday for the Incredible Dog Challenge, a surfing competition that blended athletic skill with plenty of crowd-pleasing fun. (See Dogs) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Ancient Himalayan dental ritual rebuilds teeth 3x faster. This 60-second secret is spreading fast. Backed by Harvard, it rebuilds enamel overnight, destroys plaque, and stops bad breath instantly. Over 187,000 people have tried it. Before it's gone, you need to see this. Watch it now (before it's removed). | |  Daily Quote |  | "There is not another military in the world that could have done this."
— President Trump, on the U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility | | |  Today's Trivia Which American author is believed to be the first to submit a typewritten manuscript to a publisher? Show me the answer | | |
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