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Welcome to Sunday in a Sip. It's August 24th, 2025, and tomorrow is National Banana Split Day, tribute to one of America’s most beloved desserts. First enjoyed generations ago, the banana split has stood the test of time as a symbol of creativity, imagination, and indulgence.
Today is all about making it your own, pile on scoops of your favorite ice cream, drizzle with syrups, sprinkle with toppings, and of course, crown it with whipped cream and a cherry on top! Whether you stick to the classic or invent a new twist, this day is the perfect excuse to celebrate, share, and savor.
So take a pause, scoop a little sweetness, slice into something simple, and savor the moment, let’s sip into this week’s news together.
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High-Stakes Diplomacy
President Trump welcomed Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, alongside European leaders. He pledged security guarantees—without sending U.S. troops—and left the door open for a possible three-way conversation with Vladimir Putin to seek an end to the war.
Texas Map Showdown
Democrats returned after a dramatic walkout in the battle over Texas’ congressional maps. Republicans are pushing changes that could add up to five GOP seats—shaping who holds power in the next Congress.
At the Grocery Aisle
Families across the U.S. continue to feel the strain of higher food prices, while shrinking federal support makes everyday access harder for many communities.
Immigration Tensions
A work permit granted under the Biden administration—after being denied under Trump—sparked headlines when the recipient, an undocumented truck driver, was accused in a deadly Florida crash. Immigration enforcement also stirred outrage after raids at a Florida café and on Hawaiian coffee farms.
Gaza’s Fragile Ground
As evacuation orders reached Gaza’s only Roman Catholic church, U.S.-backed groups shifted strategies to deliver aid, underscoring how humanitarian help is adapting under fire.
Coffee Shop Culture
And in Korea, Starbucks has drawn a new line: no more full desktop setups in their cafés. The move takes aim at the “cagongjok” wave—customers camping out with study stations—as Korea’s café culture continues to boom.
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GOLD continues to rise and Oil prices remain lower
Gold Price $3,421.70
Oil Price $63.65 per barrel WTI
Former Zillow exec targets $1.3T
The top companies target big markets. Like Nvidia growing ~200% in 2024 on AI’s $214B tailwind. That’s why the same VCs behind Uber and Venmo also backed Pacaso. Created by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech transforms a $1.3 trillion market. With $110M+ in gross profit to date, Pacaso just reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
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