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 | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the Grand Canyon as a national park. It's now one of America's most popular tourist attractions. Have you ever met someone and instantly felt a connection with them right away? Science now claims to have answers for why love at first sight can happen, as we report in our Wednesday Wisdom section below. Either way, dive into this week's Wednesday Wisdom to learn more and let us know what you think by replying to this email. We're sponsored today by the nonprofit World Concern, offering an opportunity to help children in need in Somalia. | | | |  Ukraine, U.S. Agree on Minerals Deal
Ukraine and the U.S. reached a framework agreement Tuesday on a minerals deal that grants the U.S. greater access to Ukraine's vast mineral reserves, including rare earth elements like lithium and semiconductor-grade neon gas. However, negotiations continued over whether these mineral revenues would repay past U.S. military and economic aid or only support future assistance. Security guarantees for Ukraine and the extent of U.S. decision-making power over resource management also remain unresolved. One key part of the deal calls for a fund where Ukraine allocates half of the revenue from future state-owned resource projects—such as oil, gas, and infrastructure—for domestic development. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Washington soon to finalize and sign the agreement with President Trump. | Federal Judges Block Variety of Trump Policies Federal judges across the country on Tuesday blocked key Trump administration policies, issuing rulings that challenge executive actions on federal funding, foreign aid, and refugee admissions. In Washington, D.C., a federal judge appointed by former President Biden indefinitely halted a directive seeking to freeze trillions in federal grants and loans, citing its sweeping impact. Also on Tuesday in Seattle, another Biden-appointed judge blocked Trump's executive order suspending refugee admissions, arguing it exceeded presidential authority and contradicted congressional mandates. The administration also faced legal setbacks on foreign aid, with an Obama-appointed judge ordering the State Department and USAID to comply with a previous restraining order and pay outstanding invoices to contractors.
Here's a list of current court cases facing the Trump administration. | $1 Million Retirement: How Long It Lasts by State A new list shows that $1 million in retirement savings would last less than 20 years in Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts but over 75 years in Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Rankings were based on $1 million in retirement savings, Social Security benefits, and essential living costs, including groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other expenses. Hawaii was the most expensive state, as retirement funds were projected to last only 12 years. California was second, with 16 years, followed by Massachusetts, with 19 years. The same amount could cover retiree expenses for 89 years in West Virginia, 87 years in Mississippi, and 77 years in Arkansas. See where your state ranks here.
Love reading The Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.  | |  | | ➤ The House narrowly passed a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint on a 217-215 vote Tuesday evening, a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson. (More) ➤ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the White House will now select press pool outlets covering the president, replacing the White House Correspondents' Association's traditional role. (More) ➤ President Trump confirmed Monday that proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will take effect next week, citing the need to regain trade ground with both countries. (More) ➤ A Utah bill banning fluoride in public water systems is awaiting Gov. Spencer Cox's approval, which could make Utah the first state to enact such a ban. (More) | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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➤ The Senate confirmed Dan Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and adviser to Vice President Vance, as the next Army secretary Tuesday in a 66-28 vote. (More) ➤ Over 20 Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees, formerly with the Obama-era U.S. Digital Services, resigned Tuesday over concerns about the department's efforts to shrink the federal government. (More) ➤ In other DOGE news, federal workers received a second chance to report their weekly accomplishments over email or face termination after confusion over Monday's initial deadline. (More) Flying together with our sponsor
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| | ➤ Have you ever experienced love at first sight or an instant friendship? New research reveals factors why we "click" with certain people instantly. (See Factors) ➤ Dale Carnegie's 90-year-old classic How to Win Friends and Influence People offers practical strategies for building relationships and influencing others, and now a summary is available in a 20-minute video. (Watch Video) ➤ Researchers say this 30-second morning habit will ignite your metabolism all day and rehydrate your cells. (See Habit) | | |  | | ➤ Watch a live stream from St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as thousands gather for a prayer vigil as Pope Francis remains in critical condition with double pneumonia. The nightly recitation of the Rosary is set for 3 p.m. ET. (9 p.m. in Rome) (Watch Stream) ➤ A "Puppy Mountain" photo went viral in China, drawing tourists to the lookout where a mountain resembles a dog drinking from the water. (See Island) ➤ One of only three Rolls-Royce Boat Tails in the world was spotted cruising in Dubai. Valued at $30 million, this ultra-rare luxury car includes a yacht-inspired wooden deck. (See Photos) | |  | | Do you still have VHS tapes? - Yes
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Yesterday's Results: Do you have any print magazine subscriptions? - Yes: 48%
- No: 49%
- I forget to cancel: 3%
| |  Today's Trivia Which continent is the only one without an active volcano? Show me the answer | | |
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