Good morning. Ukraine shot down 430 of Russia's 502 attacking drones overnight. But the 72 that got through were enough to kill and cut power to 30,000 homes.

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Russia launched over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person, Ukrainian air force officials said. The attacks primarily targeted civilian energy infrastructure across western and central regions.

Ukrainian forces intercepted 430 drones and 21 missiles, but strikes hit 14 locations. Nearly 30,000 homes lost power in Chernihiv Oblast. President Zelensky called the assault "demonstrative," criticizing Putin's impunity (China’s new weapons).

The attack coincides with Putin meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korean Kim Jong Un. Zelensky has accepted Trump's ceasefire proposals despite Kremlin objections, continuing diplomatic visits for military aid.

More on Ukraine-Russia war here.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday the state will eliminate all vaccine mandates, calling them "wrong" and "immoral." He said forcing vaccinations "drips with disdain and slavery."

Florida currently requires vaccinations for public school students, as outlined on state health websites. The state is not banning vaccines but removing mandates. Ladapo emphasized individual choice over government requirements (first state to do so).

Public health experts condemned the decision. Former CDC director Dr. Richard Besser calling unvaccinated school attendance "absolutely frightening." The announcement coincides with Governor DeSantis establishing Florida's MAHA commission.

73-page MAHA report here.

Amazon announced it will end the Prime Invitee program October 1, which allowed members to share free shipping benefits with non-household users. The company is replacing it with Amazon Family for household sharing only.

The original program launched in 2009 but stopped accepting new members in 2015. Amazon Family allows sharing with one household adult and up to four children, plus eligible teenagers with pre-existing accounts.

The change reflects broader industry efforts to limit password sharing, similar to Netflix's crackdown. Reuters reported Amazon's Prime signups fell short of July targets, though the company claims record worldwide growth during Prime Day.

Amazon wants replace this with other perks.

Healthy brains need more than just good nutrition—they need mental challenges to stay sharp and focused.

Memory coach Jim Kwik (author of Limitless) recommends one simple morning habit: brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand. This stimulates different brain areas while forcing you to stay present and mindful.

Other brain-boosting exercises include:

The takeaway? Small daily challenges create gateway habits that improve focus throughout your day. Start with one simple switch and watch your mental sharpness improve.

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Rich people don't take salaries—they borrow from their own companies because loans aren't taxed. Instead of paying income tax, they strategically take loans against company assets for cars, homes, jets—protecting assets from lawsuits while shielding cash from government taxation. The result? Middle class borrows to survive. Rich borrow to avoid taxes.

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