The Friday Flyover Replay : ‘Siberian Express’ Hits U.S., Darth Vader Fish, and a New South Pole Record

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Friday, January 17, 2025,

Good Morning! On this day in 1916, the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) was established when a group of golf professionals and several leading amateur golfers gathered at the Taplow Club in New York City.

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TAKEOFF,

‘Siberian Express’ to Bring Record Cold to U.S.,

A brutal blast of cold air, dubbed the Siberian Express, is set to sweep across the United States starting Thursday night in the Rockies, affecting up to 280 million Americans with temperatures colder than Anchorage, Alaska.

The frigid air will make President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday the coldest since Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in, with temperatures around 22 degrees and wind chills in the single digits.

The Arctic outbreak, caused by a disruption in the polar vortex, will reach its peak intensity Tuesday morning. Watch a report here.

About 80 million people are likely to experience subzero temperatures during this cold snap, which experts say could last through the end of January, with another possible polar vortex event returning in early February.

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Truce Vote Amid Crisis,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed the Israeli Cabinet vote on a Gaza ceasefire deal until today, citing a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas over unspecified parts of the agreement.

The delay comes as Netanyahu’s coalition partners mount fierce resistance, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatening to withdraw his party from the government if the deal is approved.

The proposed agreement would pause the 15-month war and see 33 of about 100 remaining hostages released over six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, though air strikes continued overnight.

Mr. Baseball Passes Away at 90,

Bob Uecker, the beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster known as “Mr. Baseball” who turned a mediocre playing career into a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure spanning 54 seasons, has died at 90.

His family said he had battled small-cell lung cancer since early 2023. View his life in photos here.

Beyond the broadcast booth, Uecker gained national fame through his self-deprecating humor on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Miller Lite commercials, and roles in the Major League films and TV series Mr. Belvedere.

In his final radio broadcast on Oct. 3, 2024, Bob Uecker called the Milwaukee Brewers’ Wild Card Game 3 loss to the New York Mets when a 2-0 ninth-inning lead slipped away in what would be the legendary announcer’s last time behind the microphone.

POLITICS,

Two journalists disrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s last press briefing on Thursday, criticizing his handling of the war in Gaza and claiming he participated in genocide.

Residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire filed a lawsuit Monday against Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power, alleging negligence and demanding damages.

Attorneys for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced a tentative agreement in his $146 million defamation lawsuit, allowing him to retain key assets, including his apartments and World Series rings.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

LIV Golf and Fox Sports reached a multiyear broadcast deal Thursday to air over half of the tour’s 14 events, with financial terms undisclosed.

The National Football Foundation announced the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class Wednesday, including coaches Urban Meyer and Nick Saban among 18 players and four coaches.

American tennis player Danielle Collins was booed by Australian Open spectators after eliminating a local player on Thursday night, responding to the heckling by blowing kisses and repeating the phrase, “How about that?!”

Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan McLeod recorded his first career hat trick Wednesday, scoring the final goal against an empty net despite not getting the shot off.

The White House Transition,

A poll released Thursday shows 56% of Americans believe President-elect Donald Trump will perform well in his second term, while 43% expect him to do poorly.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will skip President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed, without providing a reason.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will raise American flags at the Capitol on Monday during Trump’s inauguration, joining other states in pausing half-staff tributes to the late President Carter.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Symbotic Inc. shares surged 19% Thursday after announcing the acquisition of Walmart’s robotics business for $520 million, with plans to automate 400 stores.

BP plans to cut 5% of its global workforce, eliminating 4,700 jobs, primarily in the UK and the U.S., as part of CEO Murray Auchincloss’s cost-cutting initiative.

Tesla announced discounts of up to $2,630 on the Cybertruck models as demand cools. Analysts cite styling, high prices, and a modest mileage range for weak sales.

The Federal Trade Commission sued John Deere on Thursday, accusing the company of unfairly restricting farmers’ ability to repair their own tractors.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Scientists discovered a new species of giant sea bug off Vietnam’s Spratly Islands. The 2.2-pound isopod, named Bathynomus vaderi for its resemblance to Star Wars villain Darth Vader.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, conducted her first spacewalk Thursday after seven months aboard.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its New Glenn rocket Thursday, becoming the first company to reach orbit on its inaugural launch of a new orbital-class rocket.

THE ROTATOR,
ENTERTAINMENT,

Director and writer David Lynch, known for dark and surreal themes in film and television projects including Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Twin Peaks, has died at 78.

President-elect Donald Trump named actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood, saying they would be his eyes and ears in a troubled industry.

Live Nation is organizing FireAid, a late-January charity concert featuring resident musicians to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief, with the lineup yet to be announced.

ET CETERA,

A Southwest pilot was removed from the cockpit in Savannah, Georgia, after allegedly showing signs of alcohol intoxication before a flight to Chicago. He faces DUI charges.

A 21-year-old Norwegian adventurer, Karen Kylleso, became the youngest person to reach the South Pole on skis, solo and unassisted, completing the 702-mile journey in 54 days.

A red fox delighted skiers in Aspen, Colorado, by diving headfirst into the snow to catch prey. The moment, captured on video, is trending online.

Daily Quote,

“I was one of those people who just got caught up watching poker on ESPN.”

— Tom Goldstein, a Supreme Court lawyer and Harvard Law professor, who was indicted for federal tax evasion after failing to declare millions in poker winnings.

And thats the news for today.

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