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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Trump Cabinet Meeting, Giant Flying Squirrel, and Faberge Eggs.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1827, a lively group of masked students in colorful costumes paraded through the streets of New Orleans, marking the beginning of the city’s world-famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
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TAKEOFF.
Trump Calls for Major Agency Reductions.
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his presidency on Wednesday, directing agency heads to submit proposals for large-scale federal workforce reductions by March 13.
Administration adviser Elon Musk attended the meeting and emphasized the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) role, warning that the U.S. couldn’t sustain $2 trillion deficits with national debt interest surpassing Defense Department spending.
A memo was also issued, directing agencies to work with DOGE to cut underperforming employees, close unneeded regional offices, eliminate redundant management layers, reduce “non-critical” jobs, automate simple tasks, and limit outside consultants.
The hourlong meeting covered various topics, with Trump answering reporters’ questions on Ukraine, Russia, Taiwan, the House Republicans’ budget plan, and more.
Bezos Overhauls Washington Post Op-Ed Section.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, owner of the liberal Washington Post newspaper, announced a major overhaul of The Post’s opinion section Wednesday, stating it will now focus only on personal liberty and the free market.
Post Opinion Editor David Shipley chose to resign after the announcement rather than continue under the new directive.
Bezos argued that the internet already provides a platform for diverse viewpoints on general political issues and that The Post should focus only on the “defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets.” Here’s his post on X.
The move drew praise from Elon Musk but also criticism from some Post journalists and others who expressed concerns about editorial independence.
Planetary Parade Lines Up in Night Sky.
A rare celestial event will take place tonight and Friday as seven planets—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars—become visible in the night sky, creating a striking display of planetary alignment.
The event, known as a “planetary parade,” can be best seen just after sunset today and Friday. This will be the last opportunity to view all seven planets together until 2040.
To see the planetary lineup, start with Venus, Jupiter, and Mars (see photo), the brightest planets visible to the naked eye. Mercury and Saturn need a clear horizon. Uranus may be spotted with binoculars under dark skies, and Neptune requires a telescope.
POLITICS.
The Trump administration is set to announce a 25% tariff on European Union imports, including cars, to counter the EU’s 10% tariff on American cars and 17.5% value-added tax on U.S. goods.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said he won’t run for the state’s open Senate seat as he’s considering running for another term as governor.
Israel and Hamas agreed to exchange the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages for 600 Palestinian prisoners Wednesday night, maintaining their fragile ceasefire despite mutual accusations of transgressions.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday. She ends her career with six Olympic gold medals, three WNBA titles, an MVP award, and the league’s all-time scoring record.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored another goal on Tuesday night, moving him just 11 goals from tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. The goal also pushed Ovechkin to 30 on the season, the 19th time he’s done so in his NHL career—a league record.
Luka Dončić tallied 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since the Mavericks sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA trade deadline.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly engaged in trade discussions with other teams regarding their two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander.
The White House Transition.
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy Tuesday encouraging the self-deportation of illegal immigrants, requiring those over 13 to join a government registry or face criminal prosecution.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed Tuesday that over 100 U.S. intelligence officials will be terminated for posting obscene, pornographic, and sexually explicit content on a government messaging platform.
Over 1 million federal workers—about half the workforce—responded to an email requesting documentation of their work from the past week or risk termination, according to White House officials.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: ZoomInfo, a data intelligence and software company, saw its shares surge 23% on Wednesday after reporting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
Unilever has ousted CEO Hein Schumacher and replaced him with finance chief Fernando Fernandez as the company faces investor pressure after underwhelming earnings.
The White House has ordered an investigation into copper imports, a move that could lead to tariffs on the metal.
President Trump proposed a premium-priced “gold card” immigration visa to attract wealthy immigrants, offering U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship for an investment of $5 million.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
NASA is preparing for two significant cartography missions on Sunday, launching two spacecraft—one to map the sun and the other to chart the rest of the universe.
A new app lets users create detailed 3D scans of their surroundings with a smartphone, upload them to virtual reality, and explore or share scans from around the world.
Giant flying squirrel fossils found at East Tennessee State University’s Gray Fossil Site suggest that the house cat-sized rodents once glided through southern Appalachia’s ancient skies.
THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.
A fan discovered a vintage Philadelphia Eagles jacket after the 2025 Super Bowl parade, along with a note from a previous owner who first found the jacket after the Eagles’ 2018 Super Bowl win. The note instructed the finder to pass the jacket along after another Eagles Super Bowl victory.
Take a look at the world’s most expensive Fabergé eggs, dazzling treasures once crafted for Russian aristocracy—some valued at over $30 million.
These 23 retro desserts, like Blueberry Upside-Down Cake and Lunch Lady Brownies, are timeless treats that may outshine modern sweets.
ET CETERA.
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at 39. The actress, who had recently undergone a liver transplant, was found unresponsive in a New York City apartment.
President Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting a vision of Gaza as a luxury resort named “Trump Gaza.” The video on Truth Social features a golden statue of Trump and images of him lounging poolside with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A massive power outage in Chile left over eight million households without electricity. The metro system shut down, stranding thousands of commuters, while businesses, traffic lights, and hospitals relied on emergency power.
Daily Quote.
“We were like sardines in the dark.”
— A passenger describing the moment the underground train stalled during Chile’s massive power outage.
And thats the news for today.
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