The Thursday Flyover Replay : Supreme Court Ruling, Lunar Photos, and Tree Falls in Brooklyn.

The Thursday Flyover Replay : Supreme Court Ruling, Lunar Photos, and Tree Falls in Brooklyn.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1945, American gymnast and inventor George Nissen received a patent for a “tumbling device,” for which he later trademarked the term trampoline, inspired by the Spanish word for “diving board.”

Today’s crime news: A Florida thief tried a novel way to hide evidence of a jewel heist by swallowing $770,000 worth of stolen Tiffany earrings.

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TAKEOFF.

Supreme Court Orders Aid Payments.

The Supreme Court ordered the White House to unfreeze $2 billion in payments to foreign aid organizations for work already performed.

The 5-4 decision upheld a lower court order, and directed the case back to the district court to clarify any additional details on payment.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, with Alito writing that a district-court judge shouldn’t have “the unchecked power to compel the government.”

Administration officials are expected to appear in court today to discuss plausible repayment schedules.

U.S. Negotiated with Hamas Directly.

The White House confirmed Wednesday that a special U.S. envoy has engaged in unprecedented negotiations directly with Hamas and has President Trump’s authority to “talk to anyone.”

Sources indicate that the envoy, led by Adam Boehler, recently met with Hamas officials in Doha. The U.S. has never previously engaged directly with Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organization since 1997.

Israel reportedly learned of the meeting through “other channels” but had discussed the possibility of U.S. talks with Hamas before Wednesday’s announcement.

President Trump referred to the effort as his final warning to Hamas, urging the group to release all remaining hostages immediately, “OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”

Storms Batter U.S. with Tornadoes, Snow.

A powerful storm system has swept across the United States since Monday, resulting in at least three fatalities in Mississippi.

In Oklahoma, tornadoes caused significant structural damage, including the destruction of a veterinary clinic’s roof in Hugo (see video here), while the Midwest faced blizzard conditions, with heavy snowfall and numerous traffic incidents reported.

A massive dust storm in New Mexico led to near-zero visibility, vehicle accidents, and road closures (video here), while high winds and dry conditions have sparked wildfires in Texas, notably in San Patricio County.

As the storm system advances eastward, over 64 million people from Florida to New York are under severe weather alerts.

POLITICS.

The Trump administration granted automakers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis a one-month tariff exemption to prevent economic disadvantage to the car industry.

The IRS plans to reduce its 90,000-person workforce by half through layoffs and buyouts, with some employees reassigned to Homeland Security to assist with immigration enforcement, sources say.

Mohammad Sharifullah, the suspected mastermind of the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members, was extradited into federal custody and is now awaiting a Monday hearing.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to a three-year $106.5 million contract to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Lebron James at age 40 has officially become the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points between the regular season and postseason.

The Kansas City Chiefs have sent All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears in exchange for draft pick compensation. Thuney is a four-time Super Bowl champion.

The White House Transition.

President Trump’s declaration that “America is back” during his speech to Congress Tuesday drew strong approval from Republicans and independents in focus groups, while Democrats were unresponsive.

The Trump administration removed an online inventory of 443 federal properties that had been listed for potential sale Tuesday, replacing it with a “coming soon” notice.

The Department of Justice launched an investigation Wednesday into allegations of antisemitism at the University of California.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Thor Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, saw shares drop 15% Wednesday after a surprise loss and lowered outlook.

Private sector job growth slowed sharply in February, with employers adding just 77,000 jobs—far below expectations, according to ADP National Employment Report.

Disney is laying off nearly 200 employees across ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks. The company is also shutting down the political polling site 538 and merging its shows 20/20, Nightline, and Impact x Nightline.

Kraft Heinz is entering the alcohol market with Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers, a low-calorie, zero-sugar cocktail, launching in select Northeastern retailers for $9.99 per four-pack.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

Firefly Aerospace released footage of its Blue Ghost spacecraft landing on the moon, capturing stunning images of Mare Crisium, lunar dust clouds from its thrusters, and its shadow at touchdown.

Researchers are using the video game Super Mario Bros. to test the capabilities of artificial intelligence, measuring the technology’s adaptability and problem-solving skills through complex maneuvers and gameplay strategies.

A microscopic artist crafted the world’s smallest sculpture, a tiny Lego piece measuring 0.00099 by 0.00086 inches—slightly larger than a white blood cell.

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Harold Fisk, a geologist and cartographer, created groundbreaking 1944 maps for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, vividly illustrating the Mississippi River’s ancient and ever-changing course.

Fifty striking photographs from 1890 to 1950 capture moments of history, fashion, and culture through vintage lenses.

ET CETERA.

A massive tree narrowly missed crushing a family in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood, as captured in dramatic surveillance footage.

A Florida man posing as a representative of an Orlando Magic player snatched nearly $770,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings before swallowing them, police said.

A fishing trip in New Zealand took a wild turn when a 900-pound bottlenose dolphin leaped into a small boat, damaging equipment but leaving the three fishermen unharmed.

Daily Quote.

“The first reaction was shock, and the second, I realized this was from God and God saved us.”

— Ben Kerstein, after he and his family narrowly missed being crushed by a falling tree in Brooklyn.

And thats the news for today.

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