Sunday, April 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Siege of Yorktown began as Union Gen. George McClellan’s forces arrived in Virginia, launching the Peninsula Campaign. Rather than attack, he chose a siege, marking the campaign’s first encounter with Confederate resistance.

Today, Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian faith. Many Christians in America will celebrate by going to church, followed by Easter Brunch. If you celebrate Easter, what makes the day special for you and your family? Hit reply and tell us your story. We would love to hear it.

In case you missed it, The Flyover Podcast broke down five major retirement rule changes coming in 2026 that could affect how long your savings last. From higher contribution limits to rising Medicare costs and shifting healthcare subsidies, these updates could have a real impact on your retirement plan. Tune in here!

Turns out, keeping up on the news doesn't have to come with a side of anxiety. That's why we read The Pour Over. It's one of the sources we trust to deliver the facts while keeping our hearts grounded in peace.

President Trump Issues 48-Hour Warning to Iran

President Trump warned Iran on Saturday that "time is running out" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. will unleash "Hell."

On Truth Social, Trump wrote: "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!"

Meanwhile, the search for a missing U.S. crew member continued on Saturday after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Two rescue helicopters have been deployed in the search for the co-pilot missing behind enemy lines, while the Iranian government offered a $60,000 reward for the pilot’s capture.

The President previously threatened more strikes on Iran’s bridges and electrical infrastructure, warning that the U.S. military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran.”

States Sue to Block Trump on Mail-in Voting

Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.

The lawsuit asserts that neither the Constitution nor any federal law gives the President the power to mandate widespread changes to states' electoral systems or voting procedures.

The directive calls for the Department of Homeland Security to compile "State Citizenship Lists" of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote in federal elections and requires the U.S. Postal Service to send mail or absentee ballots only to voters on each state's list.

Eight states and Washington D.C. allow all elections to be conducted entirely by mail, while 28 states allow any voters to request an absentee ballot.

List: Best-Selling Cars by State

The Ford F-Series is the best-selling vehicle in 29 U.S. states, dominating much of the South, Midwest, and Mountain West, according to data from Edmunds.

Its dominance reflects the continued strength of full-size pickup trucks, particularly in states with large rural populations, construction industries, and strong truck culture.

Compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V dominate in several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, while California stands apart with its best-selling vehicle, the Tesla Model Y.

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➤ Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg became the first teenager in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a game on Friday night. However, Flagg’s efforts weren't enough to deliver Dallas a win, as the team fell 138-127 to the Orlando Magic. (More)

➤ Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter hit his fifth home run in seven games on Friday night, tying him for the second-most home runs through seven career games of any player in MLB history since at least 1900. (See Home Run)

➤ Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will not face punishment from the NFL amid domestic violence allegations levied against him. The NFL is citing “insufficient evidence” as its reason for not suspending Rice. (More)

➤ Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, the team announced Friday. His status for the NBA playoffs has yet to be determined. (More)

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➤ No. 2 seed UConn advanced to its third title game in four years with a 71-62 win over No. 3 seed Illinois, and No. 1 seed Michigan rolled past top-seeded Arizona, 91-73. UConn and Michigan will meet in the men's national championship Monday night. (See Bracket)

➤ No. 1 seeds South Carolina and UCLA will meet in this afternoon's women's NCAA national championship game, with the Gamecocks pursuing their fourth title and the Bruins seeking their first. The game will air on ABC. (More)

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➤ More than a quarter of Gen Xers and 4 in 10 Boomers said they plan to start Social Security payments as soon as they're eligible at age 62. (More)

➤ United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 for first and second checked bags, while the fee for a third bag will jump by an additional $50. This marks the airline's first bag fee hike in two years. (More)

➤ Amazon will impose new fees later in April on third-party sellers. The surcharge is designed to offset elevated costs in fuel and logistics. (More)

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➤ Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, and photos highlight the road's impact on tourism and commerce while showing its enduring role in American culture. (See Route 66)

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➤ ICE agents arrested the niece and grandniece of Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Los Angeles after officials revoked their green cards over alleged ties to Iran’s regime and anti-American activity. (More)

➤ Pope Leo XIV carried the cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, marking the first such papal act in decades. (More)

➤ Police arrested a fourth suspect in connection with an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London as prosecutors allege the incident was a premeditated, targeted attack. (More)

➤ An 8-year-old California student designed a moon plush named “Rise,” that was selected as Artemis II’s zero-gravity indicator and launched into space with astronauts on NASA’s lunar mission. (See Rise)

➤ A new report finds many graduate degrees offer limited or negative returns, including psychology at -8%, while medicine (173%), pharmacy (68%), and law (41%) deliver significantly higher lifetime earnings gains. (More)

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Whatever happened to LIFE Magazine?

For much of the 20th century, LIFE magazine wasn’t just popular. It was how Americans saw the world.

Reborn in 1936 under publisher Henry Luce, LIFE pioneered a simple but powerful idea: tell the news through photographs. At a time when most media was text-heavy, LIFE delivered sweeping visual stories, from Dust Bowl migrants to war zones abroad. Within a decade, its circulation topped 5 million, and its images became part of the national memory.

You can still see some of its most iconic work, including wartime photography and mid-century life, in this archive.

By the 1950s and 60s, LIFE was at its peak. It captured the civil rights movement, the Kennedy years, and the Space Race with a cinematic clarity no rival could match. Its photo essays didn’t just document events; they defined them. A sample of those defining images, from the moon landing to Muhammad Ali, lives on here.

But the very thing that made LIFE revolutionary also made it vulnerable. Television brought moving images into American homes faster and more cheaply. By the early 1970s, advertising revenue had slipped, and in 1972 the weekly magazine shut down.

Attempts to revive LIFE followed. It returned as a monthly in 1978, then as a newspaper insert in the 2000s. None recaptured its former influence. What remains today is not a magazine in the traditional sense, but a vast photographic archive, repackaged in books and special editions.

In the end, LIFE didn’t disappear. It became history itself, a record of how the 20th century looked and felt when it was still unfolding.

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Candy artists at Rocks & Rolls in the Netherlands pull back the curtain on how their iconic hard candies are made—showcasing the mesmerizing, intricate process that turns simple ingredients into edible works of art.

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Are you following the Artemis II moon mission?

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Yes: 32%
No: 18%

Daily Quote

“After speaking with President Trump this morning, I am completely convinced that he will use overwhelming military force against the regime if they continue to impede the Strait of Hormuz and refuse a diplomatic solution to achieve our military objectives. ... Choose wisely.”

— Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a social media post.