The Brief, Aug. 12: Beatle Bond, Cooler Cars | Tonic – Inspiring News Stories & Social Good

Better than an Oscar — the Presidential Medal of Freedom gives some good guys the kudos they deserve. Always nice to see credit go where credit’s due? The Post Office has the same idea, recognizing you frequent mailers. Consider yourself VIPs. Bond with the Beatles, trace back your bloodlines, check out the newest and greenest in sorta-hot rods. It’s all here, on the Brief.

Cracking the lid off of a treasure trove of immigrant history. Ellis Island, eat your heart out.
The race is on for most impressive mileage numbers in the green auto world.
Come together, right now. The Beatles are the tie that binds.
Mail a lot? The USPS has got your back.
Today, 16 amazing Americans get the Presidential Medal of Freedom.