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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Apple Pivots Back to U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, and a Golden Toilet.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1964, Muhammad Ali— named Cassius Clay at the time—shocked the boxing world by beating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. Former champion Joe Louis called it “the biggest upset in the history of boxing.”
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TAKEOFF.
Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing.
Apple announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next five years, including plans for a new manufacturing facility, an expansion of its Advanced Manufacturing Fund, and the creation of 20,000 U.S. jobs.
CEO Tim Cook emphasized Apple’s commitment to American innovation with the announcement, aligning with President Trump’s push for increased domestic production.
The tech giant plans to start producing servers in Houston later this year, with a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in Texas scheduled to open in 2026.
Earlier this month, the U.S. placed a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, which could raise the cost of components Apple imports from China for its devices.
3 Dead, 1 Missing After NY Fishing Boat Capsizes.
Three people have died, and one remains missing after a fishing boat capsized Sunday in frigid New York Harbor waters off Staten Island.
Coast Guard crews continued their search Monday for 52-year-old Vernon Glasford of the Bronx, who remains missing.
The 30-foot Grady White vessel began taking on water and sinking in the Ambrose Channel, the city’s main shipping lane, around noon, prompting a distress call.
Rescuers tracked the caller’s cell phone, which was still pinging from underwater, to locate the sunken boat.
Of the five people pulled from the 38-degree waters, four were unconscious when rescued, with one now in critical condition and another listed as stable.
American Pets: Dogs vs. Cats.
Almost 114 million Americans own at least one pet, with dogs being the most popular choice at 59.8 million, followed by cat ownership at 42.2 million, according to a U.S. pet ownership analysis.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 45.5% of U.S. households own dogs, and 32.1% have cats. Other pets include fish (2.9%), reptiles (1.8%), and birds (1.6%).
In 2023, pet spending in America reached $186 billion, and it’s projected to hit $260 billion by 2030.
Cats are the least expensive pets, averaging $1,311 a year, due to their low-maintenance and independent nature, compared to $1,516 for other animals.
POLITICS.
The UN passed a resolution on Monday, despite U.S. opposition, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. had lobbied against the resolution, arguing that it wouldn’t help achieve peace, while Russia opposed it outright.
A federal judge on Monday declined to block the White House from restricting access to the Associated Press and requested a fuller briefing before ruling on the AP’s lawsuit.
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting and news conference on Monday, signaling renewed efforts between the U.S. and Europe to end the war in Ukraine.
A new poll puts Trump at a 52% approval rating after a month back in office. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows nearly 60% believe he is performing better than former President Biden.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Luka Dončić will return to play against the Dallas Mavericks tonight at 10 p.m. ET for the first time since the news of his trade sent a shockwave across the NBA weeks ago.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has refused to throw for scouts during the 2025 NFL combine and instead says he will focus on meetings with teams.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored three goals on Sunday night to put him just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record.
The White House Transition.
President Trump appointed former Secret Service agent and political pundit Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director Sunday, praising him as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country.”
A federal lawsuit was filed in California, challenging Elon Musk and the Office of Personnel Management over their request that federal workers submit recent accomplishments or face forced resignation.
Meanwhile, a judge on Monday temporarily barred two federal agencies from sharing records containing sensitive information with the Department of Government Efficiency.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Pony AI stock dropped 20% Monday after surging 32% Friday. The decline followed President Trump’s memo on foreign investment, sparking a sell-off in Chinese stocks.
Joann will close all 800 of its fabric stores after failing to find a buyer. The retailer, which filed for its second bankruptcy in January, will begin going-out-of-business sales immediately.
Starbucks announced plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally and axe 13 drinks from its menu as new CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations.
MSNBC canceled shows hosted by liberal anchors Joy Reid, Ayman Mohyeldin, Katie Phang, and Jonathan Capehart as part of a major programming shake-up.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
NASA has downgraded the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4, formerly labeled as a “city killer,” to a zero percent chance of striking Earth.
The Space Force released a photo of Earth taken last year by its secretive X-37B space plane during an experimental, fuel-saving, orbit-altering aerobraking maneuver.
New research supports the idea that wolves domesticated themselves into modern dogs, choosing to coexist with humans in exchange for a consistent food supply.
THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.
A new report named the top international vacation destinations for affluent solo travelers for 2025. India is No. 1, followed by Italy, Japan, Egypt, and Thailand.
Several national parks across the country have begun reducing their hours, canceling tours, and closing visitor centers following significant and widespread staffing cuts.
The Baltic Express—a recently launched scenic passenger train route from Prague to Gdynia on Poland’s Baltic coast—runs four times a day, offering tourists a more direct way to access the historic region.
ET CETERA.
Legendary soul singer Roberta Flack died Sunday at age 88, surrounded by family. The Grammy-winning vocalist was known for her hits Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Bigfoot could become California’s latest official emblem if Assemblyman Chris Rogers’ bill passes. The state has recorded 463 sightings, including one in Humboldt County last year.
Three men are on trial for the 2019 theft of a $6 million golden toilet from an English palace, prosecutors revealed Monday. The 18-carat artwork titled America was stolen in an “audacious raid” lasting under five minutes and is believed to have been cut up and sold.
Daily Quote.
“If I had reacted just a little bit quicker. . . and I could have, I guess. And I’ll live with that to my grave.”
— Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who leapt onto President John F. Kennedy’s car after the president was shot. Hill died Monday at age 93.
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