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The Monday Flyover Replay : Iran Blocks Oil Route, Oklahoma City Thunder Win, and a Swearing Macaw.
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Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
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Monday, June 23, 2025.
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TAKEOFF.
Iran Blocks Key Oil Route After U.S. Strikes.
Iran’s parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a key oil chokepoint handling 20% of global crude shipments, escalating the crisis after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
That morning, Iran fired about 30 missiles at Israel, wounding 21 people in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Be’er Yaakov, and Nes Ziona, with buildings reduced to rubble and some residents trapped.
At a Pentagon press conference Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said the operation delivered “extremely severe damage” to Iran’s nuclear facilities and emphasized the U.S. does not seek war.
They outlined Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission using seven B-2 bombers that flew 37 hours round-trip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The stealth aircraft dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow and Natanz, encountering no resistance from Iran’s air defenses.
Texas Requires Ten Commandments in Schools.
All public school classrooms in the state of Texas must display the Ten Commandments beginning this fall, according to a bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday.
The law indicates that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in a conspicuous place and be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, with schools required to accept privately donated copies but not purchase them out of district funds.
The ACLU quickly vowed to file a lawsuit objecting to the new law, initiating what is expected to be a large legal challenge from critics citing the separation of church and state.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar Kentucky law in 1980, but supporters argue the new Texas requirement is for historical, rather than religious, purposes.
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Housing Market?
Zillow’s latest housing index shows a split market, with sellers dominating in upstate New York and the Midwest, while buyers hold sway in parts of the South and Sun Belt.
The median home-sale price hit an all-time high of $396,500, yet homes are selling for about 6% below list, roughly equivalent to a full agent commission, as listing prices average $422,238.
While only 28% of homes are closing above asking, some metros like Miami have nearly triple the number of sellers than buyers. Meanwhile, upstate New York remains red-hot, with Rochester scoring 145 on Zillow’s index—the nation’s highest.
Redfin expects a 1% price dip by year’s end as over 500,000 surplus listings keep pressure on sellers and mortgage rates continue to hover near 7%.
POLITICS.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is facing skepticism from within the Trump administration after publicly downplaying Iran’s nuclear threat—an assessment President Trump has contradicted twice in recent days.
President Trump’s administration has fired hundreds of Voice of America journalists, including 639 on Friday alone. Officials cited bias and bureaucracy as reasons.
Democratic pundits are suggesting that the New York City mayoral race is a microcosm of the party’s current identity crisis, pitting the experience of Andrew Cuomo, 67, against the socialist Zohran Mamdani, 33.
Pakistani officials announced on Saturday that they will nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in negotiating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India earlier this year.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship Sunday, beating the Pacers 101-93 in Game 7 after Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton exited early with a likely torn Achilles.
LSU claimed its eighth College World Series crown Saturday, defeating Coastal Carolina 5-3 in Game 2 behind a decisive four-run fourth inning.
Kevin Durant was traded on Sunday from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick, and five second-rounders. The 36-year-old NBA All-Star joins a rising Rockets team aiming to contend in the Western Conference.
UFC legend Jon Jones retired from fighting on Saturday at the age of 37. Jones ends his career with a 28-1 overall record and as the reigning heavyweight champion.
FINANCE.
Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, has died at 80, the company announced. Smith launched FedEx in 1973 and stepped down as CEO in 2022.
Tesla launched its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, with CEO Elon Musk saying they would start with up to 20 vehicles to test performance before expanding.
Seven U.S. cities and states—including Tulsa, West Virginia, and Topeka—are offering up to $15,000 in cash and perks to remote workers and recent grads willing to relocate.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Beta Technologies flew the first electric passenger plane into New York’s JFK Airport last week. The 70-nautical-mile flight from East Hampton took just over 35 minutes and cost about $8 in electricity.
Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg have uncovered remnants of a Continental Army barracks believed to date back to 1776–1777, torched by British troops under Gen. Cornwallis in 1781.
Wrinkled fingertips after a soak aren’t just harmless pruney skin—they may offer insight into nerve and heart health, scientists say.
THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.
A suicide bomber killed at least 20 worshippers and wounded over 50 during Sunday services at a Greek Orthodox church near Damascus, Syrian state media reported.
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages during a military operation in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Saturday. Fifty-four hostages are still held in Gaza, with 31 believed dead.
India has tightened import rules on precious metal alloys and liquid gold to curb a surge in smuggling.
ET CETERA.
The anonymous founder of controversial gossip site Tattle Life has been revealed as 41-year-old vegan influencer Sebastian Bond, following a major defamation lawsuit in Northern Ireland. Celebrities say the site enabled years of stalking, doxing, and relentless abuse.
A foul-mouthed macaw named Hendrix is turning heads—and ears—at a Massachusetts shelter, where his R-rated vocabulary has racked up over 50 adoption applications.
A camper van at Black Rock Sands beach in Wales went viral after a video showed it floating away into the ocean. Jet skiers and a tractor eventually helped recover the waterlogged rig.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes hit the waves in Huntington Beach Friday for the Incredible Dog Challenge, a surfing competition that blended athletic skill with plenty of crowd-pleasing fun.
Daily Quote.
“There is not another military in the world that could have done this.”
— President Trump, on the U.S. strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: KJV
And thats the news for today.
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