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The Friday Flyover Replay : Putin Open to Ceasefire, More IRS Cuts, and SpaceX Fireworks.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Friday, March 14, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Alexander Hamilton was appointed captain of a New York artillery company. He successfully directed his unit in several battles around New York City.

In today’s Flyover: An orange snowy owl nicknamed “Creamsicle” has scientists scratching their heads—and one photographer drove 900 miles over four days to get the perfect shot of the strangely colored bird.

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TAKEOFF.

Putin Backs Ceasefire, Seeks Call with Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he supports a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but stressed more talks are needed, possibly including a call with President Trump.

The comment was Moscow’s first public response to a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire plan outlined this week.

Trump, calling Putin’s statement “promising,” said he hopes Russia will “do the right thing” and confirmed ongoing talks—including sending envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Putin would reject the ceasefire and “is afraid to tell President Trump directly that he wants to continue this war, that he wants to kill Ukrainians.”

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Alcohol.

President Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 200% tariff on wine, champagne, and other European alcohol unless the European Union drops its new 50% tariff on American whiskey.

The EU announced the whisky tariff in response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, which took effect Wednesday.

The EU plans to retaliate against the steel and aluminum tariffs with new duties on $28 billion worth of American goods—including whiskey, motorcycles, boats, poultry, and dairy—starting April 1.

Trump, calling the EU “hostile and abusive” on Truth Social, argued the move would help U.S. wine producers.

FBI: Ignore Toll Payment Scam Texts.

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.

The “smishing” scams impersonate state toll agencies and aim to steal personal and financial information by falsely claiming recipients owe unpaid tolls.

The messages, which have appeared in at least 10 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada, threaten fines or suspended driving privileges if payments aren’t made.

Officials urge people not to click on suspicious links or reply to texts and to report incidents to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

POLITICS.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won’t run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, leaving open the possibility of a 2028 White House bid.

Twenty Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration Thursday to block the dismissal of over 1,300 U.S. Department of Education staffers.

About 150 protesters occupied the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a detained anti-Israel activist.

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SPORTS.

Projected NBA No. 1 overall draft pick and Duke superstar Cooper Flagg exited in a wheelchair after rolling his ankle during Duke’s 78-70 win over Georgia Tech in the ACC quarterfinals.

Tampa Bay Rays ownership says they cannot move forward with plans to build a $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, citing Hurricane Milton triggering a series of events “no one could have anticipated.”

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams and Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee both had to be ejected from Wednesday night’s game after Plumlee wrestled Adams to the ground.

The White House Transition.

The White House has withdrawn President Trump’s nomination of former congressman Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing a lack of Senate support.

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate recently fired probationary federal employees, calling the terminations unlawful.

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is proposing cutting nearly 20% more of the IRS workforce by May 15. The plan would slash about 6,800 additional jobs on top of the 10,000 employees who have already been fired or taken voluntary buyouts.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Intel shares jumped 16% Thursday after naming Lip-Bu Tan, former Cadence Design Systems CEO, as its new chief executive to lead the chipmaker’s turnaround effort.

Ohio-based GE Aerospace announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion and hire 5,000 workers to expand U.S. manufacturing and boost next-gen engine production.

Roomba maker iRobot, a Massachusetts-based company and once a $1.4 billion Amazon buyout target, warned it may go out of business, citing mounting debt, falling revenue, and growing competition from Chinese rivals.

Donatella Versace has stepped down as creative director of the iconic Italian fashion house founded by her late brother, Gianni Versace, the owners announced Thursday.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A rare orange snowy owl, dubbed “Creamsicle,” spotted in Michigan, has left scientists puzzled—no one has documented such coloring in the species before.

Two airplane passengers captured the moment SpaceX’s Starship exploded outside their window like a fireworks display, forcing their Chicago-bound Frontier Airlines flight to return to Punta Cana.

Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano, located about 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, is showing signs of unrest and could erupt over the coming weeks or months, scientists say.

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ENTERTAINMENT.

Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress portraying the Evil Queen in Disney’s new live-action Snow White, skipped the movie’s European premiere after clashing with co-star Rachel Zegler’s anti-Israel views.

Billy Joel postponed his U.S. tour for four months due to an undisclosed medical condition but expects to resume July 5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The first full trailer for the live-action remake of the 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch has been released. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 23.

ET CETERA.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized a U.S. influencer who is facing widespread backlash and possible deportation after posting a video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.

Whistleblower footage exposed Norway’s ski jumping team in a cheating scandal over altered suits—prompting suspensions of Olympic champions Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang.

Power suits dominated Paris Fashion Week street style, with oversized blazers, sharp ties, and bold shoulders leading the trend.

Daily Quote.

“If you ever receive a text that looks suspicious, be sure to never click on it. You don’t want your private information stolen by scammers.”

— Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on a phone text scam that falsely claims drivers owe highway tolls.

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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Winter Storm Looms, Tiger Woods Injured, and Hurkle-Durkle.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1942, the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army began training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.”

In today’s Flyover, we’re serving up a sweet slice of nostalgia with seven vintage candy bars you’ve probably forgotten—from a “Chicken Dinner” to a chocolate bar that tried to do seven flavors at once.

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TAKEOFF.

Severe Storm Looms for U.S.

A powerful storm is set to sweep across the U.S. today through Sunday, bringing heavy rain, snow, and severe weather from California to the East Coast.

In Southern California, evacuation warnings are in effect for several burn scar areas as officials brace for potential mudslides, flooding, and debris flows, with the heaviest rain expected tonight into Thursday.

Blizzard conditions are likely in parts of the Plains on Thursday and Friday, while severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes threaten the Midwest and Southeast heading into the weekend.

Forecasters also warn of extreme wildfire risk in the Southwest through Friday due to high winds and dry conditions.

Inflation Dips to 2.8% in February.

Inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January and lower than analysts expected, as prices for groceries, gasoline, and housing moderated, the government reported Wednesday.

The biggest price increase came from egg prices, which surged 59% over the past year due to avian flu outbreaks and supply issues, while shelter costs rose 4.2%, the lowest since 2021.

Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 3.1%—the lowest in nearly four years.

132-Year-Old Lake Superior Shipwreck Found.

Explorers have found the wreck of the Western Reserve, a 300-foot all-steel freighter that sank in Lake Superior 132 years ago, killing 27 people.

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society discovered the ship, broken in two and resting 600 feet underwater, after a two-year search using sonar and a remotely operated vehicle. See a video here.

Known as “the inland greyhound,” the ship was hailed for its speed and safety but split apart during a storm in 1892—a tragedy recounted by its lone survivor.

Explorers say the Western Reserve will remain on the lakebed, preserved by the lake’s cold water, for further study.

POLITICS.

Canada hit the U.S. with $21 billion in retaliatory tariffs on steel and aluminum products, while the European Union raised tariffs by $28 billion on U.S. beef, poultry, bourbon, motorcycles, peanut butter, and jeans.

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, 78, of New Hampshire, announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, complicating Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate.

In Greenland, the center-right party, advocating a gradual approach to independence from Denmark, won the parliamentary election. A pro-U.S. party pushing for closer ties with Washington came in second.

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SPORTS.

Tiger Woods says he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon that will keep him from participating in the Masters this year. Woods is expected to make a full recovery.

The 2025 NFL draft order has officially been set, with the NFL on Tuesday awarding compensatory selections to 15 NFL teams who lost more free agents than they gained last offseason.

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become a free agent for the first time in his NFL career, with the start of the NFL’s league year at 4 p.m. ET yesterday. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants are widely believed to be the top two teams interested in signing Rodgers.

The White House Transition.

Border czar Tom Homan warned that if New York Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t cooperate with federal immigration crackdowns, ICE agents will “flood” the state and sanctuary cities, including New York.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Congress will investigate an ongoing series of attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Wednesday that the mass layoffs of nearly half the Department of Education employees mark the “first step” toward fulfilling President Trump’s directive to eliminate the agency.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: IonQ stock rose 17% Wednesday after Japanese online brokerage Rakuten announced the purchase of 90,000 shares.

Some T-Mobile customers are set to start getting payments of up to $25,000 next month as their share of a 2022 class action settlement over a data breach.

Egg prices have gone down from their record high, dropping by $1.85 per dozen on average, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. She warned that prices might spike again due to demand during the Easter season.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the CEOs of PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, Kellogg, and others that removing artificial food dyes was a top government priority.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to launch to the International Space Station last night was called off at the last minute due to a ground-system hydraulics issue.

Surgeons in Canada are performing rare “tooth-in-eye” surgeries to restore vision in blind patients—a complex, multi-step procedure that uses a patient’s own tooth to hold a lens inside the eye.

Astronomers discovered 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the planet’s total up to 274 moons. Jupiter is in second place with 95 moons.

THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.

A captivating collection of 23 vintage snapshots from Robert E. Jackson’s renowned archive of found photographs showcases unusual “before and after” images.

A man from Pennsylvania who bought a $4 painting at a flea market for its frame was stunned to discover a rare first-printing copy of the Declaration of Independence hidden inside—later selling it for $2.2 million.

Americans of a certain age will remember a variety of once-common candy bars that have disappeared. How many of these do you remember?

ET CETERA.

The latest social media trend, hurkle-durkle, celebrates slow mornings and unapologetic relaxation—the art of staying in bed when you should be up and about.

Hikers in Alaska had a close encounter when a pair of young grizzly bears showed off by scratching against trees before curiously approaching.

Lamborghini created a $5,000 limited-edition stroller featuring luxury car-inspired details like Italian leather, an automotive-style brake, and high-performance materials.

Daily Quote.

“Sanctuary cities are going to get exactly what they don’t want: more agents in the community.”

— Border czar Tom Homan warning New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to cooperate on immigration crackdowns or face a flood of ICE agents.

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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Ontario Backs Down, Girl Scout Cookie Lawsuit, and ‘Red Worm Moon’.

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THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Coca-Cola began selling its drink in square glass bottles, initially available in Mississippi. Before this, like beer, it was only served on tap.

Ever feel like happiness plays hard to get? According to a happiness expert, it’s not about chasing happiness down—it’s about setting the table so it wants to sit with you. Read more in the Wednesday Wisdom section below.

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TAKEOFF.

Canada Backs Down in Tariff Tiff.

Ontario backed off plans to put a 25% electricity surcharge on nearby U.S. states Tuesday after President Trump said he would raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% in retaliation.

While the additional tariff was scrapped, a 25% duty on Canadian metals will still take effect today.

The moves follow days of escalating trade tensions between the two countries. U.S. and Canadian officials are expected to continue trade negotiations in the coming days.

Ukraine Agrees to U.S. Ceasefire Plan.

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal, contingent on Russia’s acceptance, following high-level peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

As part of the deal, the U.S. will immediately resume military aid and intelligence sharing, which the White House froze after a contentious Oval Office meeting less than two weeks ago.

Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Zelensky also sent Trump a letter of apology after that meeting and called the apology an “important step” toward rebuilding trust.

U.S. officials say the “ball is now in Russia’s court,” but Russian officials seemed to signal upcoming rejection of the agreement, expressing skepticism about U.S. intentions.

Southwest Kills Free Checked Bags.

Southwest Airlines unveiled sweeping changes Tuesday, scrapping its iconic “two bags fly free” policy and introducing baggage fees for most passengers starting May 28.

The airline is also launching a no-frills basic economy fare that prohibits free flight changes, ending another customer-friendly practice that sets Southwest apart from competitors.

The shift was driven by a push by activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management to boost revenue. It earned praise from at least one competitor: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby called it “the slaying of the sacred cow.”

Travelers buying anything but the top-tier Business Select fare will pay to check bags—likely around $35 each, matching competitors. All tickets still include a free carry-on.

POLITICS.

The House narrowly passed a temporary six-month funding bill Tuesday to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline. Its fate is uncertain in the Senate, where Democrats have to decide whether to oppose it and shut down federal operations.

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, is being deported by the U.S. government for his pro-Hamas efforts. Hundreds rallied in Manhattan to oppose his deportation.

Mississippi passed a bill on Tuesday banning the production, sale, or distribution of lab-grown meat, making it the third U.S. state after Florida and Alabama to enact such legislation.

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SPORTS.

The Washington Commanders acquired five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil in exchange for significant draft picks.

Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry will become the first player in NBA history with 4,000 career three-pointers made if he makes two in the team’s next game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

A Texas Rangers hat that mistakenly featured a vulgar Spanish word was removed from MLB’s online stores.

The White House Transition.

The White House said Tuesday that the administration had no plans to cut Social Security or Medicare, despite Elon Musk’s comments on cutting entitlement spending during a Fox interview.

Employees were told to vacate offices and take laptops home as the Department of Education faces up to 50% layoffs—about 1,950 employees—and plans to close all buildings on Wednesday.

U.S. fighter jets intercepted civilian aircraft twice over the weekend near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Asana stock dropped 24% Tuesday after the software company issued a soft revenue forecast and CEO Dustin Moskovitz announced plans to retire.

U.S. job openings rose to 7.74 million in January, up 232,000 from December, signaling continued labor market stability, according to new government data.

Volkswagen and Stellantis said they’ll avoid President Trump’s new 25% tariffs by meeting rules requiring 75% North American parts.

Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts, alleging that Thin Mints and other cookies contain harmful levels of heavy metals and pesticides.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Chinese scientists have developed a spy satellite with laser imaging powerful enough to capture facial details from lower Earth orbit.

New research suggests the prehistoric megalodon shark was longer and sleeker than previously thought, resembling a giant lemon shark or whale rather than a bulky great white.

March’s full “Worm Moon” will turn red during a total lunar eclipse on Thursday and Friday, depending on location.

THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.

A happiness expert says that practicing these 10 virtues can help “set the stage for happiness to find you.”

Starting the day with 30 grams of protein—like three eggs or a bowl of Greek yogurt—can bring surprising benefits, experts say.

Gaslighting can make people question their own reality, but many unknowingly reinforce the manipulation. A psychologist explains how to set firm boundaries.

ET CETERA.

Jamie White, a 36-year-old reporter for the InfoWars website, was fatally shot outside his Austin apartment complex late Sunday night, police said.

An Air India flight bound for Delhi was forced to return to Chicago after eight of its 12 toilets became clogged with items like bags and clothes.

A 4-year-old boy in Wisconsin called 911 to report his mom for eating his ice cream, telling police she “needed to go to jail.”

Daily Quote.

“Ukraine is ready to start talking and stop shooting.”

— Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Ukraine’s agreement to a 30-day ceasefire if Russia agrees.

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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Hackers Hit X, Stocks Slide, and Noah’s Ark.

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THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day 136 years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1888, one of the worst blizzards in American history, struck the Northeast, killing over 400 people and dumping up to 55 inches of snow in certain areas.

Today, the nation honors the itinerant American wanderer John Chapman on Johnny Appleseed Day. Chapman introduced apple trees across the frontier, though mainly as a source of apple cider for pioneers who often lacked access to clean drinking water.

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TAKEOFF.

X Platform Hit by Major Hack Attacks.

Elon Musk’s X was hit by a large-scale cyberattack on Monday, triggering multiple separate outages that left tens of thousands of users unable to access the social media platform.

The pro-Palestinian hacker group Dark Storm Team claimed responsibility, and Musk suggested a foreign country may also be involved.

Tech site Downdetector reported more than 40,000 outage complaints, with the heaviest disruptions along the U.S. coasts.

Ships Collide, Explode, Spill Jet Fuel.

Officials confirmed that a U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel was struck by a container ship in the North Sea off England’s coast on Monday, causing multiple explosions, fires on both vessels, and a fuel spill.

The Portugal-registered Solong container ship collided with the anchored MV Stena Immaculate, an American-registered ship, rupturing a tank of Jet A-1 fuel intended for U.S. Navy ships.

Lifeboats and aircraft were dispatched to the scene, and all 36 mariners across both crews were rescued, with one person taken to the hospital. See rescue footage here.

The cause of the crash remains undetermined, though heavy fog was reported at the time of the incident.

Biden Officials Lose Security Clearance.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Monday that dozens of current and former Biden-era officials had their security clearances revoked following an agency review.

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan were among those who lost their security clearances, along with Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden laptop “disinformation” letter.

Perhaps the most notable name was former President Biden himself, who will no longer receive access to the President’s Daily Brief. Biden previously barred Trump from classified briefings following the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

President Trump initiated the process of revoking security clearances with an executive order he signed in February.

POLITICS.

U.S. authorities arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a green card-holding Columbia University student and anti-Israel activist. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to revoke the visas and green cards of Hamas supporters in America.

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual or gender identity through counseling.

French officials confirmed Monday that over 30 nations will participate in discussions in Paris on the creation of an international security force to safeguard Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

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SPORTS.

NFL free agent deals started Monday, with the New England Patriots signing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Milton Williams to the largest contract of the day: a four-year deal for $104 million. Quarterback Sam Darnold wasn’t far behind, signing a three-year deal worth over $100 million with the Seattle Seahawks.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, which will end his season. Cole is a six-time all-star and won the 2023 American League Cy Young Award with the Yankees.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge trade on Sunday night, acquiring Seattle Seahawks star receiver DK Metcalf in exchange for a second-round pick. The Steelers also signed Metcalf to a five-year contract worth $150 million following the trade.

LeBron James is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a groin strain. James, 40, has missed only four games so far this season.

The White House Transition.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% electricity tariff on 1.5 million U.S. residents, warning of potential increases or shutoffs in response to U.S. tariffs.

Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, appointed Todd Lyons as acting ICE director Monday, weeks after the previous director’s reassignment, and named her former aide Madison Sheahan as deputy director.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that 83% of USAID programs had been canceled, saving “tens of billions” of dollars.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Protagonist Therapeutics stock surged nearly 46% Monday after its experimental psoriasis drug outperformed a rival treatment in a key clinical trial.

Stocks slid Monday, with the Nasdaq falling 4%, the S&P 500 down 2.7%, and the Dow Jones sliding 2.1% after President Trump acknowledged a “period of transition” for the economy.

The Social Security Administration will begin withholding 100% of monthly checks to recover overpayments starting March 27, reversing the 10% default withholding cap set in 2024.

China retaliated against President Trump’s latest tariffs by imposing a 15% tax on key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans, and beef.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

NASA deactivated power-draining instruments on Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, ensuring that the twin ships can continue exploring beyond the solar system.

A meteorite impact crater in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is believed to be 3.5 billion years old, making it the world’s oldest and surpassing the 2.2-billion-year-old Yarrabubba crater 660 miles away.

New evidence from Turkey’s Durupinar Formation suggests the boat-shaped mound was submerged during a massive flood 5,000 years ago, leading researchers to theorize that it’s the fossil of Noah’s Ark.

THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.

The East Japan Railway Company plans to launch the E10 Shinkansen bullet train in 2030, with a striking design inspired by the shape of cherry blossom petals.

U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel warning for Turks and Caicos Islands, citing arrests of Americans carrying bullets in luggage and urging increased caution.

“Airport theory,” a viral social media trend with 400 million views, suggests that arriving at the airport 15 minutes before departure is enough time to make any flight.

ET CETERA.

Jaguar’s futuristic Type 00 concept, an electric car with butterfly doors and no rear window, made its public debut at Paris Fashion Week, leaving a trail of people saying it looked unreal on the road.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg allegedly offered to help China develop censorship tools and AI in an effort to bring his platforms to the country, according to a new memoir by a former top employee.

A tornado struck north of Orlando on Monday morning, destroying two homes and a TV station while staff was live on air.

Daily Quote.

“We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources.”

— Elon Musk on the cyber attacks that caused large-scale outages for X users on Monday

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The Monday Flyover Replay : Armed Man Shot Near White House, Russian Spy Ring, and Jet Lightning.

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THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Monday, March 10, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1913, William Knox bowled the first perfect 300 game—12 strikes in a row—ever recorded in competition at the American Bowling Congress Championships in Toledo.

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TAKEOFF.

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man.

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an “armed man” a block from the White House shortly after midnight Sunday while President Trump was away for the weekend.

The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Andrew Dawson of Indiana, drove from his home state to Washington D.C. on Saturday, according to a tip from local police who called him a “suicidal individual.”

Secret Service found Dawson near his parked vehicle, and an “armed confrontation” took place after he “brandished a firearm,” according to a Secret Service statement.

Dawson, who was also armed with a knife, was rushed to the hospital, and his condition is currently unknown.

Syria Battles Leave 1,000 Dead.

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria in the past few days in clashes between the newly installed government forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

The violence began Thursday near Jableh, a longtime stronghold of Assad’s Alawite community, when loyalists ambushed government forces, triggering retaliatory attacks on Alawite neighborhoods.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the killings, urging the interim Syrian government to protect civilians and hold the “radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis” accountable for the massacres.

States Push for Permanent Daylight Saving.

At least 20 U.S. states have passed legislation to permanently adopt Daylight Saving Time (DST), but federal law prevents them from making the switch without congressional approval.

Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that stay on standard time year-round.

Although “The Sunshine Protection Act” has been introduced multiple times in Congress since 2018 to allow permanent DST, it has yet to pass.

POLITICS.

House Republicans proposed a stopgap funding measure, aiming to avoid a government shutdown this Friday with a plan for funding through September. Democrats oppose the plan.

The Trump administration is demanding climate nonprofits that received funds as part of a $20 billion Biden-era initiative turn records over to the FBI and appear in federal court later this month.

Kamala Harris will decide whether to run for California governor by the end of the summer, according to a source close to her.

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SPORTS.

The Buffalo Bills signed 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen to a $330 million contract, including a guarantee of $250 million, the largest guarantee on a contract in NFL history.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns signed star pass rusher Myles Garrett to a record-breaking contract extension worth $40 million per year, making Garrett the highest-paid non-quarterback ever in the NFL.

A Virginia high school track star who was attacked by a baton-wielding opponent during a state title race is now suffering a concussion and possible skull fracture.

Coldplay is in discussions with FIFA to produce the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final.

The White House Transition.

he Trump administration is offering all 80,000 Health and Human Services employees a $25,000 buyout to resign their positions after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a “generic list” of staffers he’d like to remove.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced new leadership over immigration enforcement in the wake of department employees leaking information to the media.

President Trump said Sunday that corporate CEOs have “plenty of clarity” on his tariff policy, arguing that their repeated requests for clarity are used “almost like a soundbite.”

FINANCE.

Mastercard said it resolved an outage Sunday after cardholders reported being unable to make online payments or purchases earlier in the day.

Aerospace startup JetZero has announced a partnership with Delta Air Lines to develop a futuristic blended-wing-body plane, expected to be “up to 50% more fuel efficient” than conventional airframes.

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina filed for bankruptcy this week after the Tex-Mex chain reportedly closed 40 of its locations.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Private aerospace company Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander tipped over and was declared non-functional after touching down on the moon—their second lander in two years to fail that way.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally have an expected return date of March 16 after their planned 10-day mission turned into 10 months aboard the International Space Station.

Images taken from the International Space Station were released this week, capturing the rare phenomenon of gigantic jet lighnting shooting upward.

THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.

Former central banker Mark Carney will replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after winning the Liberal Party leadership vote Sunday.

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, painting “Gaza Is Not For Sale” on the lawn and spraying red paint on the clubhouse.

Israel announced Sunday it was cutting off electricity to Gaza in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages.

From a shabby British seaside guesthouse, a Russian spy ring ran global honeytraps, kidnappings, and assassination plots—until three operatives were convicted last week in one of the U.K.’s biggest espionage cases in years.

ET CETERA.

Eight people were injured—two critically—when a customer drove his SUV through a CarMax dealership in Inglewood, California, on Saturday, in what police say was a business dispute that turned violent.

A dust devil tore through a kids’ lacrosse game in Anthem, Arizona, on Saturday, sending backpacks flying and kids running toward the swirling vortex.

From a polar bear lounging in pink fireweed to a curious emperor penguin peeking into a camera, the 2024 Nature Photography Contest showcased breathtaking wildlife images.

Daily Quote.

“It is far easier to be enemies than it is to be friends, and it is far, far harder to build partnerships and build relationships than it is to break them.”

— NASA astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 commander, on the international partnerships that fill the International Space Station.

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