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June 26, 2025 ⏰ Good Morning! Here's your daily dose of insight: Did you know? 🛰️ On June 26, 1974, the first product ever scanned with a barcode was sold: a pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. This small beep marked the start of a retail revolution that would transform global commerce and inventory systems. — Scan the past for progress, and let innovation ring through the everyday. 📦🔍 Table of Contents Liver King Arrested in Austin Following Online Threats Toward Joe Rogan U.S. Stock Market Snapshot CIA: U.S. Strikes Have Severely Crippled Iran's Nuclear Capabilities Dallas Mavericks Select Cooper Flagg as Top Pick in 2025 NBA Draft The AM Challange     The AM Shift Liver King Arrested in Austin Following Online Threats Toward Joe Rogan Brian "Liver King" Johnson, a fitness influencer known for promoting raw meat diets and extreme lifestyle habits, was arrested Tuesday in Austin, Texas, after posting a series of threatening videos aimed at Joe Rogan. In the clips, Johnson challenged the podcast host to a fight and made aggressive remarks while in Austin. Although Rogan has had no personal interactions with Johnson, he reported the threats to authorities, prompting police to issue a warrant. Johnson was taken into custody at the Four Seasons Hotel and charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor. His arrest comes amid continued controversy over his online behavior and past steroid use, which he previously denied before admitting publicly in 2022. The case highlights growing concerns over how social media threats can quickly escalate into legal action. Read More         📈 U.S. Stock Market Snapshot 📈 Market Overview U.S. equity markets opened the week with caution as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East linger and investors digested Federal Reserve commentary. Major indexes hovered near all-time highs, but uncertainty around the Israel‑Iran ceasefire and Fed Chair Powell's congressional testimony kept risk appetite subdued. Major Index Performance S&P 500 (via SPY): 607.12 ▲ +0.04% Dow Jones (via DIA): 429.86 ▼ –0.21% Nasdaq (via QQQ): 541.16 ▲ +0.25% 📊 Notable Stock Movements Nvidia (NVDA): Soared 4.3% to a record‑high $154.31, lifted by strong AI chip demand and an upgraded price target from Loop Capital to $250. Tesla (TSLA): Modestly down amid mixed sentiment post-robotaxi demo and persistent manufacturing timing uncertainties. Amazon (AMZN): Slight dip as investors await details on AI team restructuring despite solid tech sector momentum. Apple (AAPL): Soft performance following reports of minor supply chain delays; megacap weakness remains under scrutiny. Meta (META): Under pressure, trading down more than other "Magnificent Seven" peers, with lingering worries around ad revenue and talent retention. 🧐 Key Drivers to Watch Middle East Unrest: A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran has supported market stability, yet oil prices nearing the $75–$78/barrel range remain sensitive to renewed conflict. Powell's Congressional Testimony: Fed Chair emphasized a data-dependent approach, warning tariffs could raise inflation—markets now project modest rate cuts by year-end. Economic Data Incoming: Traders will focus on upcoming flash PMI, durable goods orders, and PCE inflation data to assess the Fed's next move. The information provided in this summary is sourced from CNBC and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Please conduct your own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.         The Political Shift CIA: U.S. Strikes Have Severely Crippled Iran's Nuclear Capabilities The CIA has determined that recent U.S. airstrikes dealt significant damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure, targeting key facilities involved in uranium enrichment and advanced centrifuge development. This updated assessment, shared by CIA Director William Burns at a NATO summit, contrasts with earlier, more cautious evaluations and suggests the strikes may have set back Iran's nuclear program by several months. The findings strengthen the Biden administration's position that the operation was a strategic success aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions without initiating broader conflict. The strikes come amid growing tension between Iran and the West, as Tehran continues to enrich uranium at near-weapons-grade levels. While Iran has promised to rebuild and retaliate, the CIA believes the attacks have created logistical and technical obstacles that will delay any quick recovery. The new intelligence could shift diplomatic dynamics, reinforcing international support for the U.S. while raising the stakes for Iran's next move. Read More         Sports Dallas Mavericks Select Cooper Flagg as Top Pick in 2025 NBA Draft The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, signaling a bold new era as they rebuild around the highly touted 18-year-old phenom. Shaquill Griffin Returns to Seahawks on One-Year Deal The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a one-year deal, bringing back the former Pro Bowler to compete for a key role in their secondary. Kutter Crawford Out for Season After Off-Field Wrist Injury, Red Sox Confirm Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford will miss the rest of the 2025 season after undergoing wrist surgery following a non-baseball-related accident, manager Alex Cora confirmed.     Did you like this Newsletter? We work to make this an enjoying read for you. Please let us know what we can do better. Yes No     The AM Challange 🧠 Time for the 5-Minute Riddle Challenge! 🧩⏳ Ready to stretch those mental muscles? No Googling, no shortcuts—just five minutes of pure brainpower. Riddle: I move without legs, I speak without words. I can rise, fall, whisper, or roar— Yet you'll never see me open a door. What am I? Think it through… then scroll down for the answer. 🔽 🔽 🔽 Answer: The wind. 🌬️ Did you breeze through that one or get swept away? 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