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The Thursday Flyover Replay : China Trade Deal, Elon Apologizes, and Dirty Beards.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1987, President Ronald Reagan gave his famous speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall, addressing Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev with a direct demand: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
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TAKEOFF.
US, China Reach Trade Deal for Rare Earths.
President Trump announced the U.S. and China reached a trade deal framework on Wednesday, ensuring full U.S. access to rare earth materials and magnets, critical for technology, while allowing Chinese student visas.
Negotiated in London after a Trump-Xi Jinping call, the deal includes 55% U.S. tariffs and 10% for China, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick optimistic about final approval.
China will limit rare-earth export licenses to U.S. firms for six months, while the U.S. eases restrictions on tech sales like jet engines.
Trump Welcomes Musk’s Apology After Feud.
President Trump responded positively to Elon Musk’s late-night apology on Wednesday, after a public feud sparked by Musk’s criticism of the Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful” tax bill.
Musk, who had accused Trump of ties to Jeffrey Epstein and claimed credit for his 2024 election win, later deleted those posts and expressed regret, saying they “went too far.”
Trump’s allies, including Vice President JD Vance, worked to ease tensions, while Trump expressed openness to reconciliation but prioritized national issues.
The dispute had raised concerns about Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX government contracts, which Trump had threatened to revoke.
Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82.
Brian Wilson, the visionary co-founder of The Beach Boys whose melodic genius crafted iconic hits like Good Vibrations and the groundbreaking album Pet Sounds, has died at 82, his family announced.
Wilson led the band to global fame in the 1960s, earning a 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. He was under a court conservatorship since May 2024 due to a major neurocognitive disorder.
His innovative music inspired artists from Paul McCartney to Janelle Monáe, while he courageously faced personal struggles, including mental health issues and family disputes. Watch this short analysis of Pet Sounds.
Wilson is survived by seven children, and his cause of death was not disclosed. Readers can explore his story in the acclaimed 2014 film Love & Mercy.
POLITICS.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new advisers to the CDC’s vaccine committee, replacing all 17 members he let go earlier this week. The new picks include Dr. Robert Malone, an mRNA researcher turned vaccine skeptic, and Dr. Martin Kulldorff, a critic of pandemic lockdowns.
A federal judge rejected California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s petition to limit President Trump’s Los Angeles troop deployment, agreeing to let the administration defend itself at a hearing today before issuing an emergency ruling.
The Democratic governors of California, Illinois and Minnesota—all potential 2028 presidential candidates—have taken steps to cut government-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, angering progressives and advocacy groups.
Walmart is facing calls for a boycott from Trump supporters after Walmart heiress Christy Walton placed a full-page ad in the New York Times supporting the “No Kings Day” protests planned for June 14.
Front-runner Mikie Sherrill won the Democratic primary in the New Jersey governor’s race Tuesday. She’ll face Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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SPORTS.
The 2025 U.S. Open tees off today at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines the field, looking for his first U.S. Open win.
The Indiana Pacers beat the OKC Thunder last night 116 – 107 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The series continues Friday night.
USA soccer suffered a 4-0 home loss to Switzerland on Tuesday night in Nashville, conceding all four goals in the first 40 minutes of action.
The New York Knicks have been blocked from speaking with multiple NBA teams’ head coaches as they look to fill their own vacancy.
Female college athletes are filing an appeal of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement on the grounds it violates Title IX statutes.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Oklo’s stock jumped 30% after the U.S. military picked the nuclear startup to provide power to an Air Force base in Alaska.
Consumer prices rose 0.1% in May over the previous month, less than economists expected. That puts the annual inflation rate at 2.4%, in line with predictions.
General Motors announced plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants in response to potential tariffs, sending its stock higher in early-morning trading.
Google offered buyouts to employees across multiple units and mandated office returns for many of its remote workers, part of a long-term plan to reduce headcount.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Beards can harbor a lot of germs if not properly maintained, but daily washing and grooming can significantly reduce hygiene risks, making them safe and stylish with proper care.
Archaeological evidence from a 2,000-year-old trash pit in the Roman city of Pollentia on Mallorca, Spain, reveals that small birds were a favored fast food, grilled or pan-fried and served on skewers or plates by local street vendors.
Three simple at-home tests can gauge your biological aging by assessing cognitive and physical performance.
THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.
A 1979 Atari 2600 console running Atari Chess handily defeated ChatGPT in a head-to-head game. Despite recent advances of AI evolution, the chatbot flubbed basic moves, mixed up pieces, and lost track of the board while the vintage 8-bit system calmly played on.
Classic car lovers can channel quiet luxury without breaking the bank, thanks to these overlooked European gems listed under $15,000.
This collection showcases 47 charming vintage photos capturing the enduring bond between children and cats.
ET CETERA.
A disc golfer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, witnessed an osprey drop a hammerhead shark onto a disc golf course after being mobbed by crows.
A Pittsburgh couple transformed a 1997 Thomas International Bus, purchased for $2,500 on Craigslist, into a $20,000 tiny home on wheels for themselves and their two Great Danes.
A Midwestern photographer set his professional camera on fire to capture a striking sports portrait, using a special fire gel to briefly ignite the lens for a dramatic flame effect.
A food blogger shared 27 summer crock pot recipes that keep kitchens cool while delivering flavorful meals for beach days, pool parties, and backyard gatherings.
Daily Quote.
“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world.”
— Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, from “Catch a Wave” (1963)
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 1 Verse 21. She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, KJV
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