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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Now, back to the News.

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.

And thats the news for today.

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