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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Deadly Storms, Gold Futures Rise, and Boaty McBoatface.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, banning cigarette advertisements on television and radio in the United States.
Everybody knows someone with a particularly striking gaze, but have you “met” 14-year-old Karis Dadson, who’s taken the internet by storm with her intense stare while showing pigs? Read more in our Et Cetera section.
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TAKEOFF.
Deadly Storms Sweep U.S. From Midwest to East.
A deadly storm system spanning from the Midwest to the South has killed six people and caused widespread damage across multiple states.
Three children died in Michigan when a tree fell on their minivan, while in Indiana, high winds killed a truck driver and an 84-year-old man in an Amish buggy.
In Oklahoma, a man was killed when a tree crushed his trailer near the Illinois River.
On Monday, tornado-warned storms damaged a school in Dothan, Alabama, and grounded flights at multiple airports.
The system produced tornadoes in at least seven states, knocked out power to over 400,000, and continues eastward, threatening millions with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Starliner Astronauts Give First Interview.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams gave their first interviews Monday after returning from a 286-day mission aboard the ISS—originally planned to last just eight days.
They rejected claims they were “stranded,” acknowledged shared responsibility for Boeing Starliner’s technical failures, and praised the teamwork that brought them home safely aboard a SpaceX capsule.
Both expressed trust in Elon Musk and President Trump, with Wilmore saying their involvement in space policy was “empowering” and Williams noting it brought renewed national focus to human spaceflight.
Trump has publicly credited Musk and promised to welcome the astronauts to the White House.
French Court Blocks Le Pen’s Presidential Bid.
A French court has convicted the longtime leader of France’s National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, of embezzling EU funds and barred her from seeking public office for five years—a ruling that could block her 2027 presidential bid.
Le Pen received a four-year sentence, with two years under house arrest and two suspended, pending appeal.
She denounced the decision as politically motivated, arguing it aims to eliminate her from contention before voters can decide.
The ban takes effect immediately but could be overturned if her appeal succeeds in time.
POLITICS.
The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack early Sunday, with officials reporting that graffiti reading “ICE=KKK” was spray-painted on the building.
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) has suspended her exploratory campaign for Georgia governor in 2026, citing her husband’s ongoing cancer treatment.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is heading to Greenland this week, just days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark for underinvesting in the Arctic territory’s security.
Elon Musk gave away two $1 million checks at a campaign-style event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sunday night after the state’s Supreme Court declined to block the move.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Multiple MLB teams are reportedly looking into using the “Torpedo barrel” baseball bat technology that the New York Yankees used to score 36 runs over the weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Green Bay Packers’ proposal to eliminate the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” quarterback sneak play is reportedly gaining traction from the NFL’s competition committee.
A brawl broke out during Sunday’s game between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, leading to the ejections of six players and two coaches.
Legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic came up just short of securing his 100th career tour-level title after a shocking defeat against 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, who became the second-youngest Miami Open winner in history.
March Maddness.
In the women’s bracket, Madison Booker led No. 1 seed Texas to a 58-47 win over No. 2 seed TCU, securing their spot in the Final Four. It’s the Longhorns’ first trip to the final weekend since 2003.
Paige Bueckers scored 31 points last night and pushed No. 2 seed UConn past No. 1 seed USC, 78-64, earning a spot in the Final Four. The Trojans were playing without injured star JuJu Watkins.
Duke is the heavy betting favorite to win the men’s tournament. They were at even odds, as of last night, to win their sixth national championship.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Corcept Therapeutics stock surged nearly 110% after it announced that its Phase 3 trial showed strong results treating resistant ovarian cancer with a new drug combo.
Mortgage giant Rocket is acquiring rival Mr. Cooper in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion. Once combined, the company will handle about one in six U.S. mortgages.
Gold futures surged past $3,160 an ounce Monday, setting a new record and marking the metal’s best quarterly gain since 1986—up over 18% in the first quarter.
Primark CEO Paul Marchant resigned effective immediately after admitting to inappropriate behavior toward a woman in a social setting late last year.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
The European Space Agency selected UK-based Airbus to replace Russia’s Roscosmos in a mission to search for signs of life on Mars.
A baby orca, designated T046B3A, was spotted in Puget Sound near Washington State, swimming beside her 14-year-old mother, Sedna. The calf is a descendant of an orca nearly sold to SeaWorld in 1976.
Acetaminophen—sold as Tylenol and one of the most widely used pain relievers—may dull fear and lead to riskier behavior, including poor choices in everyday situations, studies suggest.
THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.
Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border has received a gold tier ranking from the National Dark Sky Association, making it a prime destination for spring stargazers, especially during a new moon.
Here are some tips for managing laundry on long trips—even when you don’t have access to a washer and dryer—using deodorizers, sweat-resistant clothing, and portable wash bags.
A European shower habit baffles Americans: many Europeans use handheld showerheads instead of fixed overhead nozzles, often in bathrooms with minimal or no enclosures.
ET CETERA.
Fourteen-year-old Karis Dadson from California’s Dadson Farms has gained national attention for her intense stare and focus while showing pigs.
Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a fresh set of collectible pilot trading cards. The airline has released seven series totaling 68 cards so far.
Despite heavy snow and scarce wildlife sightings, visitors to Yellowstone spotted the park’s first bison calf of the year—a rare early arrival.
A robotic sub named Boaty McBoatface accidentally discovered a camera set up in Loch Ness 55 years ago to capture footage of the mythical monster. No Nessie was spotted in the recovered photos.
Daily Quote.
“In certain respects, we were stuck. In certain respects, maybe we were stranded. Okay, we didn’t get to come home the way we planned. So in one definition, we’re stuck, but in the big scheme of things, we weren’t stuck.”
— Butch Wilmore, an astronaut, on his and Suni Williams’ planned week-long test flight that turned into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
And thats the news for today.
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