
The Friday Flyover Replay : No Survivors in Plane Collision, Walking in Space, and the Return of ‘LittleHouse’.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Friday, January 31, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery in America.
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are demonstrating what it means to be exemplary guests in space. During a spacewalk together, they removed a broken antenna and cleaned microbes from the exterior of the International Space Station while still waiting patiently for a ride back to Earth.
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TAKEOFF.
No Survivors in American Airlines Collision.
All 67 people aboard an Army helicopter and a jetliner that collided above the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport late Wednesday night have been confirmed dead, according to officials.
Among those on the jetliner were several members of U.S. Figure Skating, along with skaters from both the U.S. and Russia. They had just attended a prestigious training camp in Wichita, Kansas, where the flight took off.
First responders transitioned overnight from rescue efforts to recovery operations. Authorities reported that at least 28 bodies have been found so far in the worst air disaster in the U.S. since 2001.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom held a media briefing on Thursday morning, stating it remains unclear why the Black Hawk military helicopter was flying near American Eagle Flight 5342.
Duffy Orders Rewrite of Gas Mileage Rules.
New Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has ordered a review and rewrite of the more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules imposed by the Biden administration that would have required cars to average 65 miles per gallon by 2031.
In his first act in office, Duffy signed a memo asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to review the standards to make them less aggressive. The memo specifically seeks to lessen the Biden-era push toward electric vehicles and away from gas-powered cars.
Duffy’s memo said the current standards “diminish” the domestic auto industry and make it difficult for Americans to purchase affordable cars. The administration has also ordered an end to policies supporting the electric car market.
China Sets Humans vs. Robot Half-Marathon.
The first-ever half-marathon featuring humans racing against humanoid robots is set for April in Beijing, China, with an estimated 12,000 human runners from around the world expected to compete against robots.
Eligible robots must have a human-like appearance, run on two legs, and stand between 0.5 meters (about 1.6 feet) and 2 meters tall (roughly 6.5 feet). See photos and details here.
Organizers will permit a combination of remote-controlled and fully autonomous humanoids, and manufacturers will be allowed to replace batteries during the race.
The unique race will cover a distance of 13 miles, and the top three runners will receive prizes. The race is open to all robots created by national and international companies, research institutions, universities, and robotics clubs.
POLITICS,
President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that a decision on imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil imports was imminent, depending on prices and whether the countries “treat us properly.” (More)
Kash Patel, nominee for FBI director, pledged during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to reduce violent crime and drug offenses while restoring public trust in the agency.
Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals kidnapped by Hamas were freed on Thursday after 481 days in captivity, marking the third hostage exchange under the Gaza cease-fire agreement.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Caitlin Clark declined the NBA’s invitation to participate in the NBA All-Star special three-point shootout, stating she would prefer her first major three-point competition to be at the WNBA All-Star festivities this summer.
The Philadelphia Eagles opened up the practice window for star pass rusher Brandon Graham to possibly return for the Super Bowl. Graham played a big role in the Eagles’ 2018 Super Bowl victory.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused of sexual misconduct by six massage therapists. He has denied the accusations.
The White House Transition.
The White House named Air Force veteran and former aviation official Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA chief Thursday, a day after the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over 20 years.
Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard faced tough confirmation questions Thursday about her 2017 Syria trip, stating that after the trip, she met with congressional leaders, but the intelligence community showed no interest.
Branko Grims, a European Parliament member from Slovenia, has nominated Elon Musk for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing the tech giant’s commitment and advocacy for free speech.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: UPS shares fell 14% Thursday after the shipping giant said it would cut deliveries for Amazon by over 50% and issued a weak revenue forecast for the year.
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% annualized rate in the last quarter of 2024, down from the 3.1% rate the previous quarter.
The Justice Department sued to block Hewlett-Packard’s $14 billion takeover of rival Juniper Networks, the first attempt by the new Trump administration to stop a merger.
Kohl’s is cutting 10% of its corporate staff, half of them currently unfilled positions. The struggling department store chain has also announced the closing of 27 stores across 15 states due to underperformance.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded at the ISS for nearly eight months, conducted their first spacewalk together Thursday, removing a broken antenna and checking for microbes.
NASA’s Juno space probe detected a massive volcano on Jupiter’s moon Io, larger than the combined area of Northern Ireland and Ireland, with activity surpassing all of Earth’s power stations combined.
SpaceX internet satellites, falling out of orbit since December, streaked across the night skies of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois Tuesday, creating fiery tails as they disintegrated upon reentry.
THE ROTATOR.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Netflix announced it will revive the beloved Western series Little House on the Prairie four decades after the original show about the Ingalls family’s life in Walnut Grove ended.
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited for a Super Bowl commercial for Hellmann’s, recreating their iconic When Harry Met Sally deli scene.
Blue Man Group will give its final New York performance on Feb. 2, concluding an iconic 30-year run of 17,800 shows at the Astor Place Theatre.
ET CETERA.
Marianne Faithfull, the 1960s-era British pop singer and muse for the Rolling Stones, died Thursday in London at the age of 78.
A newly discovered Vincent Van Gogh painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale for $50 is believed to be worth as much as $15 million, experts say.
Drone footage captured video of a super-pod of 1,500 Risso’s dolphins off the California coast south of Monterey. Typically the dolphins travel in groups of 10 to 30.
Daily Quote.
“A lot of us are in a great deal of pain, and a lot of us are in a great deal of disbelief.”
— Adam Blake, a Disney on Ice choreographer who knew American Eagle Flight 5342 passengers.
And thats the news for today.
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