The Friday Flyover Replay : Massive American Flag, Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, and Egg Boiling.

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Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Friday, February 7, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Navy Captain Bruce McCandless became the first person to perform an untethered spacewalk. He exited the space shuttle Challenger and maneuvered freely while using a bulky white jetpack of his own design.

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TAKEOFF.

DOJ Sues Chicago, Illinois Over Sanctuary Laws.

The Justice Department sued Illinois and Chicago on Thursday over its “sanctuary city” laws, seeking to block policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The lawsuit names Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and challenges state and local laws that restrict authorities from holding suspects on immigration detainers or sharing detainee information with ICE.

Border Czar Tom Homan, who announced that about 11,000 people have been detained in the U.S. interior since Jan. 20, criticized sanctuary cities as “sanctuaries for criminals.”

Newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi threatened to cut federal funding to jurisdictions that impede immigration enforcement.

Back-to-Back Winter Storms Slam Parts of U.S..

Severe winter weather will continue in the Midwest and Northeast today as Winter Storm Garnett follows Winter Storm Freya, bringing up to six inches of snow to cities like Minneapolis, New York, and Boston.

A brief tornado and flash flooding were reported in parts of West Virginia and Kentucky Thursday, with a wintry mix coating trees and roads in ice. Residents in Indiana, southern Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania noted freezing rain along with flashes of lightning and thunder.

Winter Storm Garnett is expected to bring snow and ice to areas east of the Rockies today before moving into the Northern Plains and upper Midwest.

This weekend, the storm will continue to affect the Northeast and New England, bringing additional snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Massive American Flag Sparks Battles.

Camping World CEO and The Profit host Marcus Lemonis has refused to remove oversized American flags at several RV dealership locations nationwide despite zoning violations and fines.

Disputes have arisen in Greenville, NC; Statesville, NC; Sevierville, TN; and San Joaquin County, CA, where the company has flown massive American flags on 130-foot poles, exceeding local height and size limits.

In each case, officials have issued citations, but Lemonis insists the flags will remain, arguing they honor veterans and symbolize patriotism.

Some cities, like Statesville and San Joaquin County, eventually amended rules to allow the flags, while others, like Greenville and Sevierville, continue to push for compliance.

POLITICS.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast that Attorney General Pam Bondi would lead a task force to address anti-Christian bias in the federal government.

Sens. Josh Hawley and Bernie Sanders introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, aligning with a proposal backed by President Trump during his 2024 campaign.

Speaking of bipartisanism, Reps. Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer have proposed legislation to ban the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from federal devices, mirroring the existing policy on TikTok.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

The NCAA updated its transgender athlete rules Thursday to comply with a White House executive order, allowing males to practice with women’s teams but barring them and hormone therapy patients from competing.

Virginia Halas McCaskey, longtime Chicago Bears owner and daughter of founder George Halas, has died at 102, the team announced Thursday. She led the franchise since 1983.

Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland drilled a game-winning three-point buzzer-beater from the half-court logo to deliver the team to a 118-115 win over the Detroit Pistons.

The Miami Heat have sent star forward Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and additional compensation after months of drama between the team and Butler.

The White House Transition.

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats delayed FBI director nominee Kash Patel’s confirmation vote until next week, citing concerns over his qualifications and remarks about the agency and Jan. 6.

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing certain Treasury Department payment records after a lawsuit alleged improper access to personal financial information.

Also in federal court, a judge has extended the deadline for federal workers to accept the Trump administration’s buyout offer until Monday when the court will consider blocking the offer.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Philip Morris’ shares rose nearly 11% after forecasting strong 2025 profit growth, driven by high demand for its ZYN nicotine pouches and IQOS heated tobacco products.

Honeywell announced Thursday it will split into three independent companies, separating its automation, aerospace, and advanced materials businesses.

Google announced it is eliminating diversity hiring targets and reviewing DEI initiatives, following similar moves by Meta and Amazon.

Amazon surpassed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time, reporting $187 billion in earnings, compared to Walmart’s projected $180 billion for its Feb. 20 report.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

On Feb. 12, NASA is hosting its first live Twitch event from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth, allowing viewers to hear from astronauts and ask questions about life in orbit.

Researchers have warned that falling space junk poses a growing risk. Uncontrolled rocket reentries could cause catastrophic collisions.

A rabbit’s high-fiber diet supports dental health, as constant chewing generates tooth powder, which supplies calcium, sustaining continuous tooth growth, researchers say.

THE ROTATOR.
ENTERTAINMENT.

Baltimore Ravens fans consume the most alcohol during the Super Bowl, while Houston Texans supporters eat the most, averaging 3,548 calories, according to an NFL fan survey.

Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with Black Sabbath’s original lineup for the first time in 20 years at his final show, Back to the Beginning, on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Warner Bros. has released over 30 films from its catalog for free on YouTube, spanning various genres and decades, including Mutiny on the Bounty and The Adventures of Pluto Nash.

ET CETERA.

A billionaire was spotted casually driving a $142 million Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe through Monaco, an extremely rare sighting of the world’s most expensive car.

Meet Victoria Schade, the lead trainer for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, who ensures the shelter puppies stay safe, happy, and camera-ready for the big game.

Scientists discovered a new egg-boiling method alternating between hot and lukewarm water for 32 minutes, producing a perfectly cooked yolk and firmer whites.

Daily Quote.

“I’ve never seen lightning and heard thunder during an ice storm. It’s cool.”

— Brian Heffner of Spencerville, on the winter storm that hit Ohio on Thursday.

And thats the news for today.

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