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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Tariff Deadline, Electric Jets, and the Happiness of Average.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1959, NASA introduced its first astronauts: Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Walter Schirra Jr., Alan Shepard Jr., and Donald Slayton. Selected from 32 candidates, these test pilots participated in the agency’s first manned space program. See the press conference here.

We all want to stay sharp as we age, and experts now say there are factors beyond health and fitness to consider, including dreams, adventures, and, yes, even anchovies. The details are in our Wednesday Wisdom item below.

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TAKEOFF.

Tariff Clock Ticks as Talks Advance.

A 104% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods was set to take effect at midnight ET Wednesday, after Beijing refused to lift its retaliatory measures.

President Trump, speaking from the White House Tuesday, said the tariffs are generating $2 billion a day and encouraging companies to invest in the U.S. Here’s a list of countries working on trade deals with the U.S.

He also described a “great call” with South Korea’s acting president and suggested a trade deal is possible as Seoul prepares to send a delegation to Washington.

As a result, market declines on Tuesday were mild, with the Dow down 0.84%, the S&P 500 off 1.57% after surrendering early gains, and the Nasdaq falling 2.15%.

900,000 Migrants Lose U.S. Parole.

President Trump has revoked the legal status of 900,000 migrants who entered the U.S. at the southern border and were seeking asylum under a program launched by former President Biden.

Under that Biden-era program, migrants were allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to two years and granted parole from immigration laws.

The Trump White House called for illegal migrants to self-deport, and announced plans to fine them $998 per day if they fail to leave the U.S. after receiving deportation orders—a policy that could be enforced retroactively for up to five years and could involve property seizure for unpaid fines.

Separately, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump can proceed with deporting Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, though detainees must be granted due process to bring suit in the state where they’re being held.

Nightclub Cave-in Kills Over 60 in Dominican Republic.

At least 66 people were killed Tuesday when the rooftop of a packed Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, including former World Series pitcher Octavio Dotel and former Washington Nationals player Tony Blanco.

At least 150 people were injured in the collapse and taken to local hospitals while the death count continued to rise through the day. Authorities said they were still digging through the rubble in search of survivors.

The roof collapse at the renowned Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo came as popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez was mid-performance. Pérez also died in the cave-in, along with the band’s saxophone player.

The New York Mets honored former teammate Dotel with a moment of silence before Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

POLITICS.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with firing 16,000 probationary federal workers, reversing a lower court order.

A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press access to the Associated Press after it barred the outlet for refusing to use “Gulf of America” in its stylebook. The court ruled the government can’t exclude journalists based on their viewpoints if others are granted access.

A rift between President Trump advisers Elon Musk and Peter Navarro boiled over Tuesday when Musk called Navarro on social media “a moron” in the latest clash over the administration’s tariff policy.

President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying coal as a “mineral” to fast-track mining approvals and exempt projects from environmental reviews.

Maine sued the Trump administration over a freeze on education funding, arguing the state is being unlawfully punished for refusing to comply with the administration’s order on transgender high school athletes.

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Luckily this is where I shine.

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Thanks Christopher.

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SPORTS.

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone in a surprise move two weeks ahead of the start of the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets currently hold a 47-32 record and are the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

Judge Claudia Wilken refused on Monday to grant final approval to the multibillion-dollar House v. NCAA settlement that would completely change how student-athletes are paid. Wilken said there were still issues within the settlement terms that need to be resolved.

Tee times and groupings have officially been announced for the 89th Masters Tournament, set to begin early tomorrow morning.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Shares of Agilon Health Inc soared over 26% Monday after investment firm Bernstein upgraded its outlook and raised the stock’s price target.

President Trump has ordered a fresh review of Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel—just months after former President Biden blocked the deal.

CNBC issued an on-air correction after helping fuel a sharp swing in the stock market Monday by falsely reporting that President Trump was considering a 90-day pause on new tariffs.

Microsoft has terminated two software engineers after they disrupted company events to protest the use of its AI technology by the Israeli military.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Researchers have designed two new urinals—Cornucopia and Nautilus—that reduce splashback by over 98%, using fluid dynamics and inspiration from how dogs pee.

Catch it while you can: Comet SWAN25F is now visible with binoculars in the early morning sky.

A French startup has unveiled the BYA-1—a sleek 10-seat hydrogen-electric business jet promising zero emissions, reduced noise, and 55% lower operating costs.

THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.

A psychiatrist and neuroscience expert shared five daily habits that form a mental fitness checklist to keep your brain sharp for life.

From childhood to adulthood, society pushes us to constantly excel, often at the cost of well-being. A psychologist offers a reframe: being average isn’t a failure; it’s a form of freedom.

Happiness is less a destination and more a skill. These 30 life lessons form a practical guide to more joyful living, according to a relationship coach.

ET CETERA.

A driver at an Indian national park is facing disciplinary action after a viral video showed him offering water to a cheetah and her four cubs, in violation of park protocols.

Cinemas are warning audiences to avoid disruptive behavior at A Minecraft Movie after a social media trend sparked chaos—with loud reactions, tossed popcorn, and even police responses during screenings.

From action-packed beach runs and sunrise herding to heartfelt portraits of lifelong bonds, the 2024 International Pet Photography Awards celebrated dogs, cats, horses—and even a rat named Buttons.

Daily Quote.

“If China reaches out to make a deal, (President Trump) will be incredibly gracious.”

— White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt when asked about tariff negotiating terms with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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The Monday Flyover Replay : Trade Negotiations, Huskies Dominate, and Geesekeepers.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Monday, April 7, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Defense Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency published the first digital document on a shared computer network, which is often regarded as the symbolic birth date of the Internet.

Today, we’re spotlighting 94-year-old Judith Viorst, who takes us through decades of reinvention in a charming essay that proves personal style only gets better with age.

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TAKEOFF.

Trade Negotiations in Full Swing over Tariffs.

At least 50 countries have approached the Trump administration to negotiate new trade deals as a wave of international tariffs begins to take effect.

Vietnam, which sells far more to the U.S. than it buys in return—making it one of the largest contributors to America’s trade gap—said Sunday that it is “ready” to remove all tariffs on U.S. goods ahead of the country’s 46% levy, set to begin April 9.

Meanwhile, the European Union is expected to approve retaliatory tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports in the coming days, escalating trade tensions.

President Trump is urging Americans to “hang tough” as negotiations continue, saying the goal is to “bring back jobs and businesses like never before.” Meanwhile, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 1,531 points, or 4%, on Sunday evening.

Progressive Wave Targets Veteran Democrats.

A wave of young progressive Democrats is challenging veteran incumbents, reflecting deep frustration within the party over its direction and aging leadership.

The movement has drawn comparisons to the Tea Party uprising that reshaped the GOP more than a decade ago.

In California, Saikat Chakrabarti, a former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is running against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while Jake Rakov is challenging Rep.Brad Sherman. In Illinois, 26-year-old TikTok influencer Kat Abughazaleh is challenging longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky and calling for generational change.

UConn Women Blow Out South Carolina.

The UConn Huskies dominated the South Carolina Gamecocks 82–59 to win the women’s college basketball national championship, avenging their loss in the 2022 title game.

It was a repeat of UConn’s blowout win earlier this season when they snapped South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak.

Claiming their 12th national title, the Huskies return to the top of the women’s game for the first time since their four-year championship run from 2013 to 2016.

Ayla Brown, a former Division I basketball player, American Idol contestant, and future host of The Flyover podcast—performed the national anthem before tipoff.

POLITICS.

About 1,200 anti-Trump protests took place across the country Saturday in what was expected to be the largest single day of protests ever against the president.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County, Texas, the epicenter of a fast-growing measles outbreak, following the death of a second child.

Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said that Democrats “have to take some responsibility” for the state of the country.

According to sources familiar with internal communications, Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg ended up in a Signal chat during airstrike planning after National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s phone mistakenly saved his number as spokesman Brian Hughes’ due to an autofill prompt.

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to ease environmental reviews across 59% of U.S. national forests, rolling back Biden-era restrictions on logging to fast-track projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk.

New York education officials have sent a letter to the White House stating they won’t comply with demands to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices.

After a word from one of our sponsors Jenny will be Narrating the last half of the news.

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Blog Administration

In chatting and talking with various authors and others they either do not have a blog to promote their writing or they have a blog but find it difficult to keep up with it by posting or promoting their blog or both.

Maintaining a blog or website can get a little mundane or even crazy busy. This is especially true for Authors or Author entrepreneurs. It drains your energy which interrupts your creative flow.

Luckily this is where I shine.

Uploading your drafts to your blog.
Formatting your content – optimized for Search Engines, including Headings, Tags, Keywords, White Space.
Uploading your blog images – optimized for Search Engines, including “ALT” descriptions, Renaming Images, Resizing.
Blog Promotion – includes auto-updates to Social Media (Twitter & Facebook).
Adding your Call-To-Action to end of post.
Deleting spam comments.
Moderating comments – I do not reply as your voice is still very important to your readers.

The cost for this service is $25 per Week. Send eMail to Russell Sherrard at russellsherrard@reagan.com with any questions or comments.

Thanks Christopher.

Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, becoming the league’s all-time leading goal scorer with his 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called the recent rise of controversial torpedo bats “absolutely good for baseball” during a recent Q&A.

Fencer Stephanie Turner received a black card in a Maryland tournament after she declined to compete against her male opponent, Redmond Sullivan.

The Tennessee Titans have canceled a private meeting with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, potentially signaling their intention to draft Miami’s Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. (More)

The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament wrapped up Sunday, with Nebraska claiming the title in a 77–66 win over UCF in the championship game.

March Maddness.

No. 1 seeds Florida and Houston face off for the national championship after comeback wins in the Final Four. Florida is a slight favorite, led by Walter Clayton Jr.’s historic tournament run. The game is scheduled for tonight at 8:50 p.m. ET.

UConn’s Final Four win drew 4.1 million viewers, a sharp drop from last year’s record-breaking numbers, highlighting Caitlin Clark’s absence from this year’s tournament spotlight.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg was named the Naismith Player of the Year yesterday, an award given to the top college basketball player in the country.

FINANCE.

Costco CEO Ron Vachris said the big-box store will work to keep prices low amid tariff uncertainties, citing agility in past economic crises and that a fraction of Costco’s inventory comes from other nations most impacted by current trade wars.

Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel passed away last week at the age of 89. In addition to launching the timeshare giant, Siegel founded the Victoria’s Voice Foundation to raise awareness about addiction following his daughter’s death in 2015.

An accounting software startup has launched PokéTax, an app that lets users prepare their taxes through a Pokémon Showdown-style game experience.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is hosting a hackathon this week to build a “mega API,” reportedly designed to provide third parties with access to taxpayer data from the IRS.

A team of “geesekeepers” stood guard in the bleachers during Saturday’s baseball game at Wrigley Field, keeping fans away from a Canada goose nesting in a planter box.

Findings from three separate studies suggest that limiting coffee consumption to the morning may offer greater health benefits than drinking coffee all day—or not drinking it at all.

THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.

Israel’s F-35I Adir stealth fighter recently demonstrated its advanced capabilities by neutralizing Iranian air defenses from over 100 miles away, according to reports.

Speaking of Israel, President Trump will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today at the White House to discuss the war in Gaza, tariffs, and regional threats, officials confirmed.

Tens of thousands protested across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday as rents have doubled in a decade, with many demanding stronger tenant protections and action against speculative and tourist-driven housing pressure.

ET CETERA.

U.S. Army First Sergeant Jorge Ríos is working with the animal rescue group Paws of War to bring a puppy he saved in the Middle East, named Beuhring, back to the U.S.

At 94, the author reflects on her decades of personal style—from bohemian Greenwich Village girl to hat-loving retiree—and her ongoing desire to be “worth looking at.”

Hyundai’s Insteroid concept car looks like it burst out of a comic book—with boxy flares, LED light bars, and even a giant “Drift Mode” handle.

Daily Quote.

“So what I was doing already was just avoiding tournaments where I knew there was a transgender fencer. But at this point, what else should I do? Should I just not sign up for any tournaments? I have no other options.”

— Stephanie Turner, a fencer who refused to compete against a male opponent in a tournament.

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The Friday Flyover Replay : The Dow Drops, Ford’s Discount, and a Famous Great Dane.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Friday, April 4, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1841, Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” first appeared in Graham’s Lady’s and Gentleman’s Magazine. The tale is generally regarded as the first detective story.

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TAKEOFF.

Stocks Plunge After Tariffs Unveiled.

U.S. markets took a steep dive Thursday in the first trading session after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs.

The Dow dropped 1,679 points, the S&P 500 fell 4.8%, and the Nasdaq tumbled nearly 6%, marking the worst day for stocks since 2020 and wiping over $3 trillion

The sell-off hit companies with global supply chains hardest: Nike sank 14%, Apple 9%, Amazon 9%, and Meta nearly 9%.

Trump’s plan includes a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and steeper rates on several nations—like 54% total on China.

K-12 Schools Face Funding Loss Over DEI.

The Trump administration is requiring K-12 schools to certify that they have ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding.

A letter sent Thursday gives state education chiefs 10 days to confirm compliance with what the administration calls “antidiscrimination obligations” under federal law.

The directive builds on a February letter to universities and follows the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on affirmative action.

Ranked: Most Beautiful Byways in America.

Big Sur Coast Highway in California came out on top in a list of the most beautiful scenic byways in every state, snagging the crown for its ocean cliffs and that famous stretch of Highway 1.

There’s plenty of heartland beauty in the mix. Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 at No. 2, a 123-mile route through red rock canyons and ancient fossil beds in the heart of canyon country.

Missouri’s Route 66 landed at No. 43, Iowa’s Loess Hills at No. 42, and Ohio’s Amish Country Byway rounded things out at No. 50.

POLITICS.

A new bill co-sponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requires the president to justify any new or increased tariffs within 48 hours and seek congressional approval within 60 days.

The White House says Elon Musk will remain in his role as a special government employee until his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is complete, pushing back on reports suggesting an early departure.

The Pentagon’s inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to coordinate a U.S. military strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is skipping the Democratic primary and will seek reelection this fall as an independent.

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SPORTS.

“The Great One” Wayne Gretzky will attend every Capitals game as Alex Ovechkin nears his goal record, needing two to tie and three to become the NHL’s all-time scoring leader.

The NBA issued warnings to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for doing “finger gun” celebrations during their games earlier this week.

The Dallas Cowboys traded a fifth-round draft pick Thursday to the New England Patriots for quarterback Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-rounder, filling their backup quarterback vacancy.

March Maddness.

The UConn Huskies, the only No. 2 seed left, enter tonight’s Women’s Final Four matchups as the favorite despite the field featuring three No. 1 seeds, including last year’s champion South Carolina.

March Madness has hit gambling sportsbooks hard, as few upsets and all four No. 1 seeds advancing led to major payouts favoring bettors.

Former NBA and Auburn superstar Charles Barkley says the Tigers’ Johni Broome is a title away from being the school’s greatest player, adding, “he’s better than me in college.”

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: The stock of luxury furniture retailer RH plunged over 40%—its worst day ever—after missing earnings expectations and getting hit by new Trump tariffs, which target Asian imports that make up much of the company’s supply chain.

Ford is giving U.S. shoppers access to employee pricing from April 3 to June 2 under a new campaign called From America, For America. The deal includes most 2024 and 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles—excluding certain SUVs and trucks.

Stellantis announced it will temporarily shut down production in Canada and Mexico next week due to uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s new auto tariffs. The pause is expected to trigger about 900 layoffs at plants in Michigan and Indiana.

Amazon is set to launch the first 27 satellites for Project Kuiper on April 9, its space-based internet service aiming to rival Starlink.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered that the base of the North American continent is slowly shedding rock into the Earth’s mantle beneath the U.S. Midwest.

A new kind of bat, dubbed the “torpedo bat,” is making waves in Major League Baseball after the Yankees’ record-breaking home run spree last weekend. Here’s the science behind how it works.

Northwestern University engineers have developed the world’s smallest pacemaker—no bigger than a grain of rice—that dissolves harmlessly in the body once it’s no longer needed.

THE ROTATOR.
ENTERTAINMENT.

Bruce Springsteen is releasing seven never-before-heard albums spanning 1983 to 2018, offering fans a deep dive into his creative vault. Tracks II: The Lost Albums will be available June 27.

E.A. Hanks, daughter of Tom Hanks and the late Susan Dillingham, explores her turbulent childhood and her mother’s struggles in a new memoir hitting shelves April 8.

Bing, a harlequin Great Dane from Iowa, is earning top billing alongside Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in The Friend, a heartfelt new film opening Friday.

ET CETERA.

At least six people have been killed after tornadoes and violent storms swept across the South and Midwest from Wednesday into early Thursday, striking communities from Oklahoma to Indiana.

Elon Musk floated the idea to livestream Fort Knox’s gold, saying Americans deserve to see it.

Photographer Pau Buscató captures perfectly timed street scenes, playing with perspective and serendipity.

A rare sight in Grand Teton National Park is lighting up the internet: a black bear family featuring one blonde, one brown, and one black bear.

Daily Quote.

“I often read about myself in the ’90s as having some lost period or something. Not really. Really, I was working the whole time.”

— Bruce Springsteen, on how he chuckles over the popular belief he was somehow wandering aimlessly through the 1990s.

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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Liberation Day, E.T. for Sale, and a Happiness Calendar.

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THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1882, Jesse James, one of America’s most notorious criminals, was killed by fellow gang member Bob Ford, who betrayed him for a reward.

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TAKEOFF.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Take Effect.

President Trump formally rolled out his “Liberation Day” tariffs Wednesday, imposing 10% levies on nearly all imports from more than 20 countries starting April 5.

Higher country-specific rates will kick in on April 9 for nations listed in an annex to the order. Key targets include China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and Taiwan (32%). Trump has said tariffs could go to zero if companies move operations to the U.S.

Trump cited unequal tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, and wage-suppressing policies by trading partners like China, India, and the EU as threats to U.S. supply chains and military readiness.

Key exemptions to the tariffs include defense goods, critical minerals, energy, and goods from Canada and Mexico that meet North American trade rules.

Amazon Bids on TikTok at Last Minute.

Amazon made a surprise last-minute bid to acquire TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline set by the Trump administration for ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban.

President Trump is weighing multiple bids, including a proposal from OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely. Stokely’s new company, Zoop, has partnered with a crypto-currency foundation to develop a monetization-focused model.

Existing U.S. investors like Susquehanna and KKR aim to take majority control, with Oracle expected to expand its role in data oversight.

Andreessen Horowitz and Blackstone are also interested. The deal must remove Chinese ownership to satisfy U.S. law, and Trump said he’s open to extending the deadline if needed.

Actor Val Kilmer Dies at 65.

Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for his roles in Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever, has died at age 65 in Los Angeles.

Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014 and underwent a tracheotomy that affected his speech.

A Juilliard-trained actor, Kilmer rose to stardom as “Iceman” in Top Gun and earned acclaim for portraying Jim Morrison and Doc Holliday.

He reprised his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), his final credited role.

POLITICS.

Elon Musk is likely to step down from his White House role by May 30, as his 130-day term as a special government employee wraps up, administration sources say.

The White House is considering Iran’s offer for indirect nuclear negotiations, mediated by Oman, while simultaneously boosting U.S. military forces in the Middle East, according to reports.

A federal judge in Manhattan has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, siding with the Trump administration’s decision to drop the charges.

Former President Obama worked behind the scenes to prevent Kamala Harris from leading the Democratic ticket after Joe Biden stepped down, according to a new book by journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes.

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SPORTS.

At the league’s annual meetings, NFL owners voted to officially incorporate stats from the defunct All-America Football Conference (AAFC) into league history, rewriting parts of the record book.

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday. Aside from his illustrious NBA career, Anthony was also a three-time gold medalist with Team USA basketball.

he San Diego Padres have signed 2024 NL Rookie of the Year runner-up Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract worth up to $204 million. Merrill is now the fifth player on the Padres’ payroll on a nine-figure contract.

An Atlanta Hawks fan had to be stretchered off the court during Tuesday night’s 127-113 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers after slipping and falling during a tic-tac-toe shooting challenge.

March Maddness.

The men’s Final Four this Saturday pits the best teams in college basketball against each other. Here’s a ranking of all 20 starters for the four teams, led by Duke’s Cooper Flagg at No. 1.

BETUS, a gambling site, offers a non-binding March Madness “prenup agreement” for couples who want to balance love with avid fandom and survive the NCAA tournament with their relationship intact. (See Agreement)

➤ A University of Florida student reporter has gone viral for her 1-minute interview with Gator basketball player Bennett Andersen, who couldn’t take his eyes off her.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Shares of New Fortress Energy rose 13% after Excelerate Energy announced a $1.05 billion deal to acquire the company.

Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, a 13% drop from last year and short of analyst expectations.

Amazon plans to expand its Prime Day sale from two days to four days this year. Last July, consumers spent a record $14.2 billion online during the 48-hour summer event.

Meta signed a multi-year partnership with UFC to become its first “official fan technology partner,” featuring Threads as UFC’s official social media hub.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A tiny magnetic robot can now perform 3D gut scans, allowing fast, non-invasive virtual biopsies that could transform early cancer detection. Human trials may begin in 2026.

Scientists say a vaccine currently being used to prevent shingles has been shown to reduce the likelihood of older adults developing dementia.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope spotted a rare Einstein ring—an optical illusion caused by gravity bending light between two galaxies.

THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.

A descendant of the Vanderbilt family gave a rare tour of the family’s hidden history in New York, from secret tunnels under Grand Central to the remnants of wartime luxury.

Here are six Pulitzer Prize-winning photos from the 20th century, including Babe Ruth’s frail farewell at Yankee Stadium to the dramatic rescue of Baby Jessica from a Texas well in 1987.

Sotheby’s is set to auction the original animatronic model of E.T. from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 blockbuster, with bids expected to reach up to $900,000.

ET CETERA.

A 76-year-old Pennsylvania woman is scrambling to recover a jacket she donated to charity—after realizing a winning $2.5 million lottery ticket was still in the pocket.

The Greater Good Science Center has released its April 2025 “Happiness Calendar,” offering daily science-backed tips to boost well-being and connection.

A 24-year-old American tourist was arrested after illegally visiting a forbidden island in India. He left gifts for the isolated tribe, who ignored him. Authorities say he carefully planned it.

Daily Quote.

“All of a sudden, I was being catapulted into the celebrity stratosphere, and for the rest of my life, I would be called Iceman by every pilot at every airport I went to.”

— Val Kilmer, on the unexpected impact of his Top Gun role as a fighter pilot known as “Iceman.”

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