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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Idaho Sniper ID’d, NASA on Netflix, and Gen Z Nuns.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg began. It marked the bloodiest clash of the Civil War and a turning point as Union forces confronted Robert E. Lee’s invading Confederate army in Pennsylvania.
Yesterday, we asked about your dream vintage cars, and hundreds of you floored it. From a Dodge Coronet Super Bee to a ’68 Camaro SS convertible, your answers were pure gold. Thank you for making this our most turbocharged inbox yet.
Today, we report in Science that Apple is betting big on smart glasses—think instant translation, no need for earbuds, and a screen you wear on your face.
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TAKEOFF.
Wess Roley ID’d as Idaho Firefighter Sniper.
Authorities identified 20-year-old Wess Roley as the sniper who ambushed firefighters Sunday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, killing two and injuring a third.
Roley allegedly set a wildfire on Canfield Mountain to lure responders before opening fire with a high-powered rifle. Chilling 911 audio captured a pinned-down firefighter pleading for help.
Roley’s body was later found near the scene with a firearm; officials say it’s unclear whether he died by suicide or police fire.
His grandfather said Roley had aspired to be a firefighter, though court records show a troubled family history. Investigators continue to search for a motive as Idaho mourns its fallen responders.
Fed Chair Under Fire for False Claims.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing perjury accusations from lawmakers who say he misled Congress last week about the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation.
Powell denied the project included lavish features like marble, rooftop gardens, or VIP dining rooms, but 2021 planning documents say otherwise, listing private elevators and vegetated terraces for pollinators.
Senators Tim Scott and Cynthia Lummis called his testimony misleading and embarrassing, with some demanding Senate censure.
The renovation project, which began in 2021, is ongoing and expected to be completed in several years.
Netflix Teams With NASA for Live Space Content.
Netflix announced Monday that it’s partnering with NASA to livestream space programming starting this summer, expanding access to the agency’s NASA+ content.
Subscribers will be able to watch rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and live views from the International Space Station, all included at no extra cost and without ads.
NASA+ will continue to be available for free on the agency’s website and app, accessible via platforms like Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
POLITICS.
The White House on Monday pressed Senate Republicans to “stay tough” as they slogged through amendment votes on President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson has alerted members to be ready for a vote as early as Wednesday, aiming to deliver the bill to Trump’s desk by Independence Day.
Canada scrapped its digital services tax Sunday, just hours before payments were due, after President Trump cut off trade talks in retaliation.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) announced he won’t run for reelection in 2026, opening up Nebraska’s competitive 2nd Congressional District. Bacon, a former Air Force general and four-term congressman, cited a desire to spend more time with family and serve locally in Omaha.
President Trump will visit Alligator Alcatraz on Tuesday, a new $450 million detention facility built in the Everglades to house migrants facing deportation.
The White House formally accused Harvard University Monday of violating civil rights laws over its handling of antisemitism, warning it could lose all federal funding if it doesn’t make immediate changes.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option to remain with the LA Lakers for the 2025-26 season. He also released a cryptic statement, which many believe intends to put pressure on the organization to make win-now moves this summer.
The NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement will extend the season to 84 games, allow NHL players to play in the 2026 and 2030 Olympics, and much more.
The first round of Wimbledon, one of the most important tennis tournaments of the year, kicked off yesterday. Click the following link to track scores live.
Inter Miami lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, ending their hopes of winning the FIFA Club World Cup. No American teams remain in the 16-team field.
NBA free agency opened yesterday, with teams striking late into the night. You can follow all of yesterday’s moves at the following link.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Electronics retailer Newegg saw its stock jump over 34% Monday after launching its early FantasTech Sale ahead of July 4.
Home Depot announced Monday it’s acquiring building-products distributor GMS through its SRS Distribution unit for $4.3 billion, aiming to boost sales among contractors and home pros.
Starting June 30, Zillow is blacklisting real estate listings that are marketed publicly without being entered into the local MLS within one business day.
U.S. soapmaker Dr Bronner’s has quit the B Corp certification, accusing it of enabling greenwashing by allowing multinationals like Nespresso to join despite past ethical concerns.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Apple will launch its first smart glasses in 2027, betting big on what it sees as the next major trend in consumer electronics with voice-controlled, AI-powered eyewear designed to replace some smartphone and earbud functions.
Oxford grad student Benjamin Bedert has solved a long-standing problem posed by Paul Erdős, proving that sum-free subsets of integers can be larger than previously thought.
This UV printer broke Kickstarter records with over $44 million raised, offering consumer-grade 3D-texture printing on over 300 materials, including metal, wood, and glass.
THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.
A new report ranks the most chaotic states for driving just in time for road trip season, with Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Hawaii topping the list due to poor road conditions, congestion, and accident rates, while Montana was rated the calmest.
Despite a rare “worldwide caution” issued by the U.S. State Department due to rising global tensions, most American travelers are sticking with their summer plans, according to reports.
A New York family flew around the world in business class for under $1,750 per person by combining credit card bonuses, point transfers, and savvy tools, proving you don’t need to be a travel hacker to score luxury travel on a budget.
ET CETERA.
The Dalai Lama is expected to unveil his succession plan this week ahead of his 90th birthday, challenging China’s authority by asserting that his reincarnation will be chosen outside Beijing’s control.
A growing number of Gen Z women are trading beach parties for vows of silence at Catholic convents, booking up monasteries for a burnout-cooling, spiritually grounded summer, according to reports.
A filmmaker hid a camera in a grizzly den near Yellowstone for 10 years, capturing rare footage of bears, mountain lions, and coyotes.
A Staten Island man was chased by a wild turkey in his driveway in a now-viral encounter, later discovering a clutch of eggs nearby that likely triggered the bird’s aggressive behavior.
Daily Quote.
“When senior citizens can barely afford Formica countertops, it sends the wrong message to spend public money on luxury upgrades that feel more like they belong in the Palace of Versailles than a public institution.”
— Senator Mark Scott, on the Fed’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 2 Verse 1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
And thats the news for today. Thanks for listening.