Good morning!
You really can't make this stuff up. As France's streets erupt in flames, a major media outlet somehow managed to describe the violent riots as “mostly peaceful.” The result is as hilarious as it is infuriating, and today's lead is one you have to see to believe.
Meanwhile, Victoria's Secret is facing furious backlash over Kylie Jenner's controversial runway debut in a $50 million Fantasy Bra. You've got to see the photos. And Japan is preparing a world-first mission to land on a mysterious Martian moon. So cool.
There's an incredible amount to unpack today.
– Josh
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Media Outlet Mercilessly Mocked for Calling France’s Riots "Mostly Peaceful"
🌎 ECONOMY & WORLD
⭐ Josh’s Pick: "CHAOS INC.": Investigation Exposes Shadowy Network Behind France’s Riots (➜)
Shocking images emerge from Paris after a night of devastation amid violent protests across Europe. (➜)
Masked rioters torched a historic French city hall that survived two world wars, sending its iconic tower crashing down in flames. (➜)
Masked mobs have stormed Paris's luxury shopping districts, ransacking designer boutiques and smashing storefronts. (➜)
A disturbing new development has emerged from France’s violent riots, with Jewish-owned businesses looted. (➜)
Even France’s own left-wing voters are turning on the rioters, with one furious activist demanding that radical-left leaders condemn the destruction. (➜)
JD Vance delivered a blistering warning as France erupts in violent riots. (➜)
Putin has proposed an eyebrow-raising summit to end the Ukraine war. (➜)
A Democratic senator is calling for Trump officials to be prosecuted to deter young conservatives from joining future administrations. (➜)
Wild rumors are swirling that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is in a coma. (➜)
The real reason why Trump endorsed Netanyahu for reelection. (➜)
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the investigation involving Ilhan Omar goes far deeper than previously known. (➜)
"I served with Ilhan Omar’s father in the Somali military — people were scared of him." (➜)
A secretive billionaire power couple has quietly poured millions into an audacious plot to remake the Democrat Party. (➜)
The precious metals crisis that could trigger a global financial reckoning. (➜)
China's booming exports are masking a far darker economic reality. (➜)
Trump’s push to put American workers first is showing striking results. (➜)
Judge who signed Omar warrant blows up “political hit” narrative. (➜)
Trump is heading to an unlikely political battleground as Republicans scramble to defend their Senate majority. (➜)
Big banks and Democrats helped kill one of Trump’s signature pro-growth bills. Now, another key piece of his agenda is in their sights. (➜)
A priest was crushed to death in a horrifying freak accident when a giant altar cross suddenly collapsed during a livestreamed church service. (➜)
🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Victoria’s Secret Show Sparks Backlash After Kylie Jenner’s $50 Million Fantasy Bra Debut (➜)
Elon Musk has teased a historic multibillion-dollar giveaway that could benefit millions of American children. (➜)
JPMorgan is pouring billions into rebuilding American industry through futuristic defense tech, advanced factories, and critical energy infrastructure. (➜)
An airman who plunged 150 feet to his death in a horrific rappelling accident during a college football game has been identified. (➜)
Tesla is demanding an eye-watering deposit for its futuristic sports car equipped with SpaceX rocket technology. (➜)
America’s most polite trucker isn’t who—or what—you’d expect, and its surprisingly humanlike behavior is turning heads on the highway. (➜)
This 54-year-old discount grocery chain is suddenly closing all its stores. (➜)
These major retailers are hiring for the 2026 holidays. (➜)
The secret best month to get hired revealed by recruiters—and it’s not what you expect. (➜)
Nearly 100,000 vehicles are being urgently recalled over a dangerous defect that could cause them to catch fire—even while parked. (➜)
A horrified diner claims she nearly swallowed a cow’s tooth hidden inside a “Democrat” taco at a popular Tex-Mex chain. (➜)
Sweet, savory and deep-fried: Inside the competition at one of the most iconic fairs. (➜)
An urgent cheese recall is sweeping multiple states over fears of potentially deadly contamination. (➜)
📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: The Dividend ETF Quietly Delivering Double-Digit Returns While Most Investors Aren't Paying Attention (➜)
Billionaire investor David Tepper delivered a staggering return in the first half of 2026, with nearly 40% of his portfolio riding on just 3 stocks. (➜)
Goldman Sachs sounds the alarm on Big Tech's AI frenzy, revealing 23 overlooked stocks that could deliver blockbuster returns. (➜)
Morgan Stanley has crowned an unlikely stock market winner, predicting major upside as a $27 billion shopping trend takes off. (➜)
A five-star fund manager reveals 3 unusual stock picks, including 1 betting America's dying malls could become a gold mine. (➜)
💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: I Asked 6 Chefs What They Never Leave Trader Joe’s Without—and Everything Is Under $5 (➜)
Millions of Americans face a nasty Medicare penalty that grows every year. (➜)
Amazon is offering massive discounts on popular running shoes from Hoka, New Balance and Nike. (➜)
A beloved fast-food chain is rolling out 13 days of massive deals, including free chicken sandwiches, half-price buckets and bargain family meals. (➜)
Dollar Tree shoppers are going wild over a new $1.50 glassware find that looks nearly identical to a $30 Pottery Barn favorite. (➜)
🧠 AI
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Man Sells Everything and Travels 1,200 Miles to Meet Dream Woman—Only to Discover She’s AI (➜)
“USAID 2.0”: Pro-Trump billionaire warns Anthropic’s multibillion-dollar pledge could sell out America. (➜)
Anthropic's Claude cracked a 25-year-old NSA cryptography mystery, ending decades of speculation about secret government backdoors. (➜)
OpenAI has sparked a fresh mystery after three secretive AI models briefly surfaced online before disappearing without explanation. (➜)
MIT scientists have unveiled an AI breakthrough that can examine matter atom by atom, potentially unlocking a new generation of revolutionary electronics. (➜)
An AI-powered drone stunned the racing world by beating three former world champions, leaving them in the dust with just one camera and no GPS. (➜)
🚀 SPACE, DEFENSE & ROBOTS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Japan Prepares World’s First Mission to Land on Mysterious Martian Moon (➜)
OpenAI is building its own humanoid robot, and Sam Altman has teased a surprising secret that could set it apart from every other machine. (➜)
An American F-22 pilot has pulled off an extraordinary first in aviation history, revealing a futuristic new capability that could transform aerial warfare. (➜)
Scientists have unveiled microscopic robots that deliver medicine inside a beating heart, potentially eliminating the need for risky open-heart surgery. (➜)
America and Israel tested a futuristic weapon that hovers over enemy positions, unleashing devastating firepower while keeping soldiers out of harm’s way. (➜)
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