The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Ontario Backs Down, Girl Scout Cookie Lawsuit, and ‘Red Worm Moon’.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Coca-Cola began selling its drink in square glass bottles, initially available in Mississippi. Before this, like beer, it was only served on tap.

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TAKEOFF.

Canada Backs Down in Tariff Tiff.

Ontario backed off plans to put a 25% electricity surcharge on nearby U.S. states Tuesday after President Trump said he would raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% in retaliation.

While the additional tariff was scrapped, a 25% duty on Canadian metals will still take effect today.

The moves follow days of escalating trade tensions between the two countries. U.S. and Canadian officials are expected to continue trade negotiations in the coming days.

Ukraine Agrees to U.S. Ceasefire Plan.

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal, contingent on Russia’s acceptance, following high-level peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

As part of the deal, the U.S. will immediately resume military aid and intelligence sharing, which the White House froze after a contentious Oval Office meeting less than two weeks ago.

Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Zelensky also sent Trump a letter of apology after that meeting and called the apology an “important step” toward rebuilding trust.

U.S. officials say the “ball is now in Russia’s court,” but Russian officials seemed to signal upcoming rejection of the agreement, expressing skepticism about U.S. intentions.

Southwest Kills Free Checked Bags.

Southwest Airlines unveiled sweeping changes Tuesday, scrapping its iconic “two bags fly free” policy and introducing baggage fees for most passengers starting May 28.

The airline is also launching a no-frills basic economy fare that prohibits free flight changes, ending another customer-friendly practice that sets Southwest apart from competitors.

The shift was driven by a push by activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management to boost revenue. It earned praise from at least one competitor: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby called it “the slaying of the sacred cow.”

Travelers buying anything but the top-tier Business Select fare will pay to check bags—likely around $35 each, matching competitors. All tickets still include a free carry-on.

POLITICS.

The House narrowly passed a temporary six-month funding bill Tuesday to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline. Its fate is uncertain in the Senate, where Democrats have to decide whether to oppose it and shut down federal operations.

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, is being deported by the U.S. government for his pro-Hamas efforts. Hundreds rallied in Manhattan to oppose his deportation.

Mississippi passed a bill on Tuesday banning the production, sale, or distribution of lab-grown meat, making it the third U.S. state after Florida and Alabama to enact such legislation.

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SPORTS.

The Washington Commanders acquired five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil in exchange for significant draft picks.

Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry will become the first player in NBA history with 4,000 career three-pointers made if he makes two in the team’s next game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

A Texas Rangers hat that mistakenly featured a vulgar Spanish word was removed from MLB’s online stores.

The White House Transition.

The White House said Tuesday that the administration had no plans to cut Social Security or Medicare, despite Elon Musk’s comments on cutting entitlement spending during a Fox interview.

Employees were told to vacate offices and take laptops home as the Department of Education faces up to 50% layoffs—about 1,950 employees—and plans to close all buildings on Wednesday.

U.S. fighter jets intercepted civilian aircraft twice over the weekend near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Asana stock dropped 24% Tuesday after the software company issued a soft revenue forecast and CEO Dustin Moskovitz announced plans to retire.

U.S. job openings rose to 7.74 million in January, up 232,000 from December, signaling continued labor market stability, according to new government data.

Volkswagen and Stellantis said they’ll avoid President Trump’s new 25% tariffs by meeting rules requiring 75% North American parts.

Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Girl Scouts, alleging that Thin Mints and other cookies contain harmful levels of heavy metals and pesticides.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Chinese scientists have developed a spy satellite with laser imaging powerful enough to capture facial details from lower Earth orbit.

New research suggests the prehistoric megalodon shark was longer and sleeker than previously thought, resembling a giant lemon shark or whale rather than a bulky great white.

March’s full “Worm Moon” will turn red during a total lunar eclipse on Thursday and Friday, depending on location.

THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.

A happiness expert says that practicing these 10 virtues can help “set the stage for happiness to find you.”

Starting the day with 30 grams of protein—like three eggs or a bowl of Greek yogurt—can bring surprising benefits, experts say.

Gaslighting can make people question their own reality, but many unknowingly reinforce the manipulation. A psychologist explains how to set firm boundaries.

ET CETERA.

Jamie White, a 36-year-old reporter for the InfoWars website, was fatally shot outside his Austin apartment complex late Sunday night, police said.

An Air India flight bound for Delhi was forced to return to Chicago after eight of its 12 toilets became clogged with items like bags and clothes.

A 4-year-old boy in Wisconsin called 911 to report his mom for eating his ice cream, telling police she “needed to go to jail.”

Daily Quote.

“Ukraine is ready to start talking and stop shooting.”

— Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Ukraine’s agreement to a 30-day ceasefire if Russia agrees.

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