Kyle Nowak

🚀 Maybe the real treasure of space travel was the products we made along the way. NASA last week released its annual Spinoff publication, which highlights the agency’s technologies that successfully transfer over to the commercial sector.

❓ Our question to you: In general, how do you feel about the US government’s recent statements and actions regarding Europe?

🔥 It’s Thursday, February 20th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

“Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.”

–Lao Tzu (571 B.C. – 501 B.C.)

🤝 Nike and Kim Kardashian’s Skims are partnering to launch a new brand called NikeSKIMS, in a move the checkmark company’s execs say is poised to crown their Michael Jordan of activewear.

🌍 America’s relationship with Europe has come under focus in recent days, following a series of statements and actions by the Trump administration.

🔥 It’s Wednesday, February 19th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

🛡️ Captain America: Brave New World soared into theaters this past weekend, earning a higher-than-expected $100 million in North America. But audiences don’t like it much.

☄️ There is a 2.6% (1-in-38) chance that an asteroid will hit Earth on December 22, 2032, according to America’s space agency. That’s up from an initial estimate of 1.2% in late January, shortly after it was discovered.

Here are five stats from this past week that made our team go “whoa.” Hopefully you will, too.

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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

–Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

❓ Our question to you: In general, how do you feel about DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts across the federal government thus far?

🛬 Southwest Airlines yesterday announced it’s cutting 1,750 jobs (~15% of its corporate workforce), as it works to trim costs. It marks the airline’s first mass layoffs in its 53-year history.

🔥 It’s Tuesday, February 18th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

🏒 This season, the NHL replaced its All-Star game with a new 4 Nations tournament in a bid to boost fan interest and viewership. And, as the tournament heads into the final matchup, data indicates the league’s plan has been a resounding success.

🏛️ President Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to directly consult with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on best practices for hiring approval, as well as plans for a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce.

“If you get up one more time than you fall, you will make it through.”

–Chinese proverb

✈️ Airbus is aiming to take a classic English vehicle into the sky. The European aviation giant this week announced a partnership with startup Chaise Lounge to explore early-stage concepts for outfitting some of its planes with double-decker seating.

🇮🇹 Tony Soprano has been fielding panicked calls from overseas relatives all week, after Italian authorities in Palermo on Tuesday executed a large-scale sting against the Sicilian Mafia.