The Sunday Flyover Replay : DEI Loses Popularity, Death Toll Rises in LA, and a Special Kind of Library

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Sunday, January 12, 2025,

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the New York Jets upset the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, fulfilling quarterback Joe Namath’s guarantee that his team would win.

Jigsaw puzzles are a great Sunday activity (especially in January), and if you know the original purpose of puzzles—you’re ready for today’s trivia question.

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TAKEOFF,

Zuckerberg’s Meta to End DEI Programs,

Meta is ending its key diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, joining corporate giants Ford, McDonald’s and Walmart that have pulled the plug on DEI initiatives.

Meta announced last week that it would stop third-party fact-checking of content on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, said his company is “going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring free expression on our platforms.”

The company will stop using the “Diverse Slate Approach,” a program that ensures a diverse set of candidates is considered for each open position, as well as its supplier diversity efforts, which were aimed at sourcing from diverse-owned businesses.

Sam Moore, “Soul Man” Singer, Dies at 89,

Sam Moore, the voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave known for hits “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” died on Saturday at 89 due to complications while recovering from surgery.

Moore, who was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, influenced musicians like Michael Jackson, Al Green, and Bruce Springsteen.

“Soul Man” hit the charts again in the late 1970s when the Blues Brothers—John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd—recorded it with many of the same musicians as the original.

Moore’s influence was so great that his 2006 solo album was backed by a who’s who of music legends, including not only Springsteen, but Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Sting, Jon Bon Jovi, Steve Winwood, Wynona Judd, and Vince Gill.

Wildfire Death Toll Climbs,

The death toll climbed to 16 in the Southern California wildfires on Saturday, and that number is expected to rise as cadaver dogs go through leveled neighborhoods. The massive Palisades fire now stretches to more than 21,500 acres and is only 11% contained. The Eaton Fire has expanded to more than 14,100 acres with 15% containment.

Winds shifted the fires on Saturday, prompting more evacuations as the Palisades fire edged toward the Brentwood neighborhood and San Fernando Valley foothills.

Meanwhile, more than 50,000 Los Angeles residents are demanding the ouster of mayor Karen Bass in a new petition, ripping her “gross mismanagement” of the disaster response.

Residents have begun returning to their homes, only to find debris and rubble in the densely populated, 25-mile expanse north of downtown Los Angeles.

Many residents were already facing hardship after State Farm dropped close to 1,600 policies in Pacific Palisades in July, reflecting a trend among private insurers to drop California policies or halt underwriting.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

The Houston Texans kicked off the NFL playoffs yesterday with a 32-12 win over the Chargers. Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert threw four interceptions, and Texans running back Joe Mixon finished with 106 yards and a touchdown.

The Baltimore Ravens won the second game of the day, advancing with a 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

The MLB issued a permanent ban yesterday to a New York Yankees fan who went viral for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in the middle of a World Series play.

NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy is wanted on charges of negligent homicide and hit-and-run after killing a 78-year-old man in a car crash.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is expected to enter the 2025 NFL draft after the team’s loss to Ohio State on Friday night, despite receiving major NIL offers to transfer to a new school.

The White House Transition,

A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 54% of likely U.S. voters approve of the way President-elect Trump is handling his presidential transition, including 35% who strongly approve.

Trump selected Bill Briggs to serve as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Ed Russo for the Environmental Advisory Task Force.

In a break with tradition, foreign leaders are angling for invitations to Trump’s inauguration. According to a source, representatives from Chile, Peru, Nigeria, Mozambique, and more countries have requested inauguration invites.

FINANCE,

IRS tax filing season will begin on Monday, Jan. 27 with new tools available to taxpayers amid the IRS’ modernization efforts.

Shares of Delta Air Lines (DAL) rose on Friday after a December-quarter profit of $843 million, or $1.29 per share.

The high price of eggs could extend into the second half of 2025 as egg producers rebuild their flocks following the return of the bird flu.

THE ROTATOR,
SUNDAY REWIND,

Ladies and Gentlemen: our most-clicked stories of the week. Enjoy!

This fire map charting progress in battling the raging California wildfires was our No. 1 clicked link this week.

Here’s a list of the top waffle houses in every state, ranging in variety from savory chicken-and-waffles to whipped-cream-topped dessert delight.

A Washington Post political cartoonist quit her job last week after editors rejected a cartoon showing Post owner Jeff Bezos offering cash to President-elect Donald Trump.

QUICK HITS,

Explainer: Changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico is actually not that complex a process. Here’s how it would work.

The Nature Photographer of the Year awards highlight incredible images from around the world.

At some bars, ordering an “angel shot” is a code asking the bartender to help you deal with a threatening problem.

The oldest olive tree in the world is more than 3,000 years old and still produces olives.

What mountain is the snowiest in America? No one’s quite sure, but the leading contender once received over 1,000 inches of snow in one season.

One of the fascinations of artificial intelligence is the fantastic imagery it can produce, such as these striking visualizations of underwater fireworks.

Daily Quote,

“If you can’t cover the basics, get out of our city. You are useless to us. You are a liability and you have destroyed people’s lives because you didn’t do your job.”

— Actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman, ripping Los Angeles County officials for their response to the wildfires.

And thats the news for today.

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