
The Wednesday Flyover Replay : New Storm Threat, the ‘Golden Dome,’ and Fake Books.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight in history, flying his Spirit of St. Louis from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France.
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TAKEOFF.
New Tornado Threat Looms Over Midwest, South.
Severe storms were expected to batter the southern Plains, Midwest, and Southeast through Tuesday, putting more than 30 million Americans under threat from hurricane-force winds, flash flooding, and hail up to the size of tennis balls.
One enhanced risk zone covered nearly all of Tennessee and Kentucky, affecting 13.6 million people. Another broader area from Indianapolis to Atlanta—including St. Louis, Louisville, Memphis, and Birmingham—was under slight risk warnings.
The storms follow a deadly stretch of extreme weather that left at least 28 dead and over 127,000 without power, mostly in Missouri and Kentucky.
World’s First Bladder Transplant Succeeds.
Doctors at UCLA and USC have performed the world’s first successful human bladder transplant, giving 40-something father Oscar Larrainzar a new bladder and kidney during an eight-hour surgery on May 4.
The landmark procedure followed a four-year collaboration between the schools and is part of an ongoing UCLA clinical trial.
Larrainzar, who had been on dialysis for seven years, is reportedly doing well with fully functioning donor organs and no need for post-op dialysis. See photos here.
Surgeons say the breakthrough could offer new hope to patients with severe bladder dysfunction.
George Wendt, Cheers Star, Dies at 76.
George Wendt, the actor who brought Norm Peterson to life on NBC’s Cheers, died peacefully in his sleep at home Tuesday morning. He was 76.
Wendt starred in all 275 episodes of the hit series, earning six consecutive Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the lovable Boston bar regular.
A native of Chicago, Wendt got his start in improv with the Second City comedy troupe before making it big in television. He later reprised the Norm role in Frasier and other series, and fronted his own short-lived CBS sitcom.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Birkett—who voiced Norm’s unseen wife on Cheers—and their three children.
POLITICS.
President Trump unveiled details Tuesday for his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, saying it will be fully operational within three years and cost $175 billion—far less than earlier projections.
Also on Tuesday, Trump met with House Republicans in a closed-door Capitol Hill session to rally support for his sweeping legislative package, urging party unity and telling members to “stop fighting and get it done.”
The Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to eliminate federal taxes on tips, one of President Trump’s campaign promises. The bill heads now to the House.
Two senior members of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada’s team were killed in a targeted attack in a central part of the capital, officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Power Four conferences are threatening to expel teams if schools don’t sign a contract that promises they’ll abide by the forthcoming House v. NCAA settlement terms on athlete compensation.
One minor baseball league is experimenting with challenges on checked swings, using Hawk-Eye technology to dispute strike calls in the minors.
NFL owners will allow players to compete at the 2028 Olympics, where flag football will make its international debut.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tops the NFL in average salary, while Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase leads all non-QBs. See every position’s highest-paid players at the link.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Eagle Materials stock fell nearly 9% on Tuesday after the company reported lower profit due to adverse weather and higher production costs.
Home Depot announced it will keep its prices steady after Walmart came under fire for warning of price hikes related to tariffs.
Levi Strauss is selling its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for $311 million. Authentic will own Dockers’ intellectual property while partner Centric Brands will take over operations.
Elon Musk said he’s committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years and would significantly cut his political spending.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
CERN, the European nuclear-research organization, has developed a portable containment system that can safely transport antimatter while maintaining low temperatures and magnetic stability.
The University of Michigan’s ZEUS laser, the most powerful in the U.S., test-fired a 2-quadrillion watt pulse in a fraction of a second, over 100 times the electricity output of the entire planet.
New study shows that mice can instantly recognize social rank using airborne odors and physical scent cues—a process that mirrors how humans gauge social status through visual cues like clothing or expressions.
THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.
A psychologist who studies couples identifies five key weekend activities that people in the happiest relationships prioritize to strengthen their bond.
Clear boundaries protect your time, energy, and mental health—and they’re essential for healthier relationships and self-esteem. Here are 11 ways to draw the line politely.
Imagining worst-case scenarios—a Stoic practice called negative visualization—can reduce fear, boost gratitude, and help you find purpose in the present, not just the outcome.
ET CETERA.
A maintenance worker at the Orleans Justice Center was arrested for aiding the escape of 10 inmates last week by turning off water to a toilet covering a hole in a cell wall.
The Chicago Sun-Times published a summer reading list featuring 15 books, the first 10 of which were fakes generated by artificial intelligence and submitted by a freelance writer.
French police have recovered a long-lost memorial bust of The Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison, stolen 37 years ago from Paris’ Père Lachaise Cemetery, where it marked the singer’s grave.
Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of 73-year-old UNC coach Bill Belichick, has told at least one person they are engaged, according to reports.
Daily Quote.
“Afternoon, everybody!”
— George Wendt as Norm Peterson, on Cheers
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. KJV
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