The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Putin’s Three-Day Ceasefire – Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal – Lost Dachshund Rescued

The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Putin’s Three-Day Ceasefire – Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal – Lost Dachshund Rescued.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 2015, the Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox during a time of city unrest in the first Major League Baseball game without any fans in attendance—the first time in MLB history a game was closed to the public.

In today’s edition, we’re featuring the incredible rescue of Valerie, a miniature dachshund whose 529 days in the Australian bush captured the world’s attention.

We hope you enjoyed reading today’s Flyover. Let us know how we’re doing by replying to Russell Sherrard at russellsherrard@reagan.com.

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TAKEOFF.

Putin Announces Three-Day Ceasefire.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire from May 8-11 to mark 80 years since the World War II victory in Europe, following sharp criticism from President Trump over recent strikes in Kyiv.

Ukraine’s leaders rejected the move as symbolic, calling for an immediate, lasting truce instead of a pause.

The Kremlin warned it would resume fighting if Ukraine violated the ceasefire, while Trump urged Putin to “stop shooting” and “sign a deal.”

Tensions remain high as both sides accuse the other of stalling real peace talks.

Massive Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal.

Spain declared a state of emergency Monday after a massive power outage crippled large parts of the country and neighboring Portugal, snarling traffic, halting trains, and closing airports.

In Madrid and Benidorm, people scrambled to find gas stations and held classes in the dark while firefighters carried out dozens of elevator rescues. Even the Madrid Open tennis tournament was disrupted, with Coco Gauff forced to navigate pitch-black locker rooms after winning her match.

In Lisbon, streets were “choked with traffic,” with police using whistles and hand signals at dead intersections.

Officials ruled out a cyberattack, but the cause remains under investigation. Spain has restored some power, but Portugal faces a slower recovery and mounting frustration.

Lost Dachshund Rescued After 529 Days in the Wild.

Valerie, a miniature dachshund dubbed “Australia’s favorite fugitive,” was rescued last week after surviving 529 days in the wilds of the Australian bush.

Described by her owners as a pampered princess who once rode in a car seat and wore only pink, she escaped her pen during a November 2023 camping trip and eluded capture despite massive volunteer search efforts.

Kangala Wildlife Rescue ultimately trapped her after more than 1,000 volunteer hours and 3,100 miles traveled. Lured by strips of her owner’s worn T-shirt, Valerie wandered into a homey-looking trap, curled up, and went to sleep.

POLITICS.

President Trump on Monday strongly criticized media polls showing low approval ratings for his first 100 days in office, saying the “fake news” outlets behind them should be investigated for election fraud.

The White House announced Monday that Trump would sign an executive order directing his administration to compile a list of sanctuary cities that aren’t complying with federal immigration laws.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, announced Monday that he’ll step down as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee and won’t run for reelection next year due to his cancer returning.

The left-wing group Justice Democrats is launching its first primary challenge of the 2026 election against incumbent Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar, the beginning of what’s expected to be many left-wing challenges against incumbent Democrats.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

An NFL investigation outed 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich as the prank caller who phoned quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. Jax is the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

NBA officials acknowledged that a foul should have been called in the final seconds of Saturday’s controversial Knicks-Pistons playoff game, which would have given Detroit a chance to win the game at the free-throw line.

The Texas Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday after an embarrassing series of bad throws turned a base hit into an inside-the-park home run.

The Philadelphia Eagles, minus quarterback Jalen Hurts, visited the White House Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory tour, while star running back Saquon Barkley golfed with President Trump on Sunday ahead of the visit.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Pony AI stock shot up 47% Monday after announcing it could build its autonomous driving systems for 70% less, putting it on the road to profitability.

IBM announced it would invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, including $30 billion to advance American manufacturing of its mainframe and quantum computers.

Shipping giant DHL resumed global shipments of packages worth over $800 to U.S. customers. The service was temporarily paused while the company worked out issues with U.S. Customs.

DoorDash made a $3.6 billion takeover bid to acquire British food delivery firm Deliveroo, whose stock shares soared to their highest level in over three years.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

A new University of Southampton study shows people trust legal advice from ChatGPT more than from real lawyers when the source isn’t disclosed.

Female bonobos in Congo form gangs to fend off aggressive males, showing that building alliances for power runs deep in both primate instincts, according to scientists.

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the Hubble Space Telescope released a newly reprocessed image of the Eagle Nebula.

THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.

Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest Disneyland resort-themed aircraft just in time for the park’s 70th anniversary. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer is a Boeing 737-800 that required over 2,000 hours to paint.

Travel + Leisure has named the 17-hour train ride from Stockholm to the Lapland village of Abisko in the Arctic Circle as one of the most beautiful journeys in the world. Passengers have an 88% chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

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ET CETERA.

Cardinals will convene at the Vatican starting May 7 to elect Pope Francis’ successor, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced Monday.

Two racers survived a violent crash after their speedboat went airborne at over 200 mph during a record attempt Saturday at Lake Havasu’s Desert Storm Shootout in Arizona.

The National Archives is calling on citizen volunteers to help transcribe historic documents, including files on UFO sightings and the JFK assassination.

A violin built in 1941 at Dachau concentration camp hid a note from its maker, Polish Jewish prisoner Franciszek Kempa, describing the “difficult conditions” and scarce materials he had to overcome.

Daily Quote.

“My heart dropped when I saw that boat get airborne. It’s never something you want to look at when you’re out having fun as a driver for sure.”

— Jeff Clark, fellow competitor, on witnessing a speedboat fly out of the water at over 200 mph and crash during the 2025 Desert Storm Shootout.

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