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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1957, the Wham-O toy company produced the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs now recognized by millions of fans worldwide as Frisbees.

In today's Throwback Thursday section, we explore fun kid activities from the 1960s that would likely be frowned upon today. Reply to this email with your favorite childhood pastimes that might draw disapproval today.

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Pentagon Sends Troops to Southern Border

The Pentagon is deploying 1,500 additional active-duty troops to the southern border following President Donald Trump's executive order, supplementing the 2,500 troops already there.

The new forces will provide logistical support, data entry, monitoring, and maintenance assistance but cannot perform law enforcement duties under current law unless Trump invokes the Insurrection Act within 90 days.

Meanwhile, ICE arrested 308 illegal immigrants across the U.S. in the first 24 hours of the Trump administration, according to Border Czar Tom Homan, who said the arrests targeted serious criminals.

Trump Ends Federal DEI Programs

The Trump administration placed all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employees on paid leave on Wednesday, directing federal agencies to also remove all websites and social media accounts related to DEI.

The executive order also calls for an examination of DEI programs for alleged discriminatory practices and a focus on how to approach DEI initiatives in the private sector.

Federal department heads now have until Jan. 31 to provide a list of any changes made to contract or personnel positions since Nov. 5, 2024, to hide their connection to DEI programs. Read the executive order here.

Map: Emergency Room Wait Times by State

Patients in Washington, D.C., face the longest emergency room wait times, while those in North Dakota have the shortest, according to a new map ranking average wait times in America's emergency rooms.

A new study analyzed data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine how hospital resources, patient volume, and staffing levels impact wait times.

The median U.S. emergency room visit time in 2024 was 2 hours and 42 minutes, with 20 states exceeding the national average. See your state's waiting time here.

➤ President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose "high levels" of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia unless President Vladimir Putin ends the war with Ukraine, stating it's time to "make a deal." (More)

➤ The House passed the Laken Riley Act 263-156 on Wednesday, sending the immigration-crime bill to President Trump, marking his first legislative victory since returning to the White House. (More)

➤ A White House executive order Monday ended federal remote work, requiring employees to return to offices while freezing hiring and revamping employment rules. (More)

➤ House Democrats appointed members to serve on the DOGE oversight committee Tuesday, with ranking member Rep. Melanie Stansbury vowing to oppose cuts to critical federal programs. (More)

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➤ Three MLB players were elected to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday: Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia, and Ichiro Suzuki. (More)

➤ All-NBA forward Jimmy Butler wore purple and orange shoes to his latest game with the Miami Heat after publicly requesting a trade to the Phoenix Suns. (More)

➤ The New England Patriots are bringing back their former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was part of the coaching staff for six Super Bowl wins with the team. (More)

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➤ The White House released the full text of the letter former President Joe Biden left for President Donald Trump, continuing the tradition of outgoing presidents leaving letters for their successors. (See Letter)

➤ Senate Democrats have delayed the confirmation of several key Trump administration Cabinet nominees using procedural moves. (More)

➤ President Trump has added several personal touches to the newly redecorated Oval Office, featuring a collage of family photos and personal items on a table behind the Resolute Desk. (See Photos)

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Daily Market Report 01/22/2025

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	20,009.34	1.28%
▲	SPX S&P 500	6,086.37	0.61%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	44,156.73	0.30%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	2,753.00	+0.30%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$103,776.91	-2.23%
▼	AGYS Agilysys Inc	$100.67	-20.04%

*Gold and Bitcoin are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: Agilysys stock dropped 20% Wednesday after the hospitality software company slashed its revenue forecast. (More)

➤ Netflix has increased U.S. subscription prices, with the standard plan rising to $17.99. The move follows record-breaking subscriber growth and revenue in 2024. (See Changes)

➤ Stellantis announced on Wednesday that it will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois, plant to produce a new midsize pickup, rehiring 1,500 workers. (See Details)

➤ Amazon launched Amazon Autos on Tuesday, offering a streamlined online purchasing experience for Hyundai vehicles, including financing and local dealership pickup. (More)

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➤ NASA Administrator Bill Nelson resigned Monday, ending a 53-year public career that included service as a congressman and space shuttle crew member. Former Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro will serve as interim chief. (More)

➤ Primatologists have observed captive chimps urinating simultaneously in a phenomenon called "socially contagious urination," similar to contagious yawning in humans. (More)

➤ Astronomers have documented the first-ever supersonic winds on an exoplanet 500 light-years away, clocking wind speeds of at least 20,500 mph—six times faster than the planet's rotation. (More)

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➤ Twelve wild activities kids enjoyed in the 1960s—using BB guns or playing unsupervised with fireworks—wouldn't be so acceptable today. What do you think? (See Activities)

➤ A fascinating collection offers a time capsule into 1969-1970, featuring vivid shots of America's big cities—Chicago, New York, Cleveland, and more—captured on a Rolleiflex. (See Photos)

➤ Learn how to identify authentic vintage Pyrex cookware, with timeless patterns like Gooseberry and Amish Rooster continuing to captivate collectors today. (See How)

➤ One student was killed and another injured in a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville on Tuesday. The shooter, who also shot himself, is "no longer a threat," police said. (More)

➤ A California couple is suing JetBlue for $1 million after a watermelon-sized ice chunk from a plane smashed through their ceiling. (See Details)

➤ A main coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jet-setter after her cage was overlooked on a flight, completing three trips between New Zealand and Australia in 24 hours. (See Photo)

➤ A lonely sunfish at a Japanese aquarium regained its health after staff placed photos of human faces near its tank to mimic visitors during renovations. (See Photo)

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