The Wednesday Flyover Replay : China’s Propaganda, $20M Jewelry Heist, and a Screenless Phone

The Wednesday Flyover Replay : China’s Propaganda, $20M Jewelry Heist, and a Screenless Phone.

Presented by Russell Sherrard.

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1912, American aviator Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel. It took her just under an hour.

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TAKEOFF.

Trump Eyes Foreign Prisons for U.S. Felons.

President Trump is considering whether violent U.S. citizens can be legally deported to prisons in Central America, the White House confirmed Tuesday.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is reviewing the legality of sending “egregious, repeat offenders” to facilities like El Salvador’s supermax CECOT prison.

In a recent interview with Fox Noticias, Trump praised El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for his tough approach to crime and said he was impressed by the country’s prison system.

Referring to violent offenders as “homegrown criminals,” Trump said they have no place in American communities. However, legal experts warn the proposal could face serious constitutional challenges.

China’s Propaganda Joins the Trade War.

China has escalated its trade war with the U.S. through a state media blitz, including AI-generated videos and parodies that blame President Donald Trump’s tariffs for rising consumer prices.

In Washington, the Chinese embassy mocked U.S. infrastructure with a meme comparing aging freight trains to China’s sleek bullet rail.

Beijing also ordered its airlines to halt Boeing jet deliveries and suspend purchases of U.S. aircraft parts.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is considering delisting nearly 300 Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges.

Thieves Tunnel Their Way to $20 Million Robbery.

Police are searching for suspects who tunneled beneath a Los Angeles jewelry store, evaded security cameras, broke into a safe, and stole $20 million in gold, cash, and jewelry.

The owners of the family-run Love Jewelry believe the thieves spent weeks digging a tunnel from an abandoned theater next door. Security footage apparently captured the sound of a drill or saw cutting through the store’s wall. Here’s a video report.

The family said the stolen jewelry was not insured. They are offering a $100,000 reward for any information about the burglary.

POLITICS.

The Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with government demands to curtail antisemitism on campus.

A federal judge ordered depositions from four Trump administration officials and sharply criticized the government’s inaction in returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant from Maryland deported to a prison in El Salvador.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled a Biden-era climate program, saying it funneled too much funding to non-governmental organizations and was bogged down by red tape with limited benefit to farmers.

Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) remains in intensive care with a gallbladder infection, leaving Democrats one vote shorter in the House, where the GOP has a narrow majority.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

The Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 last night, securing their spot in the NBA playoffs. They’ll take on the #2-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round next week.

Hailey Van Lith has been reunited with LSU forward Angel Reese, her college teammate, after being selected by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA draft.

The Miami Dolphins and All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey have agreed on a mutual parting this offseason. He’s on the trade block as the NFL draft approaches.

FINANCE.

Big Stock Move: Forge Global Holdings experienced a 23% stock price increase on Tuesday, primarily driven by the 1-for-15 reverse stock split.

Apple airlifted a record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India to the U.S. in March to avoid impending tariffs under the Trump administration, according to customs data.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday it will close its paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, affecting approximately 800 employees as the company shifts focus to specialty paper markets.

Europe’s billionaires are struggling to find qualified CEOs for their family offices, despite offering average salaries of $370,000 per year, according to a report.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is eyeing a potential acquisition of io Products, a startup reportedly developing a groundbreaking screenless phone designed to rethink how we interact with AI.

Many paper receipts from U.S. stores contain a toxic chemical called BPS, and just a few seconds of handling can transfer it through your skin at levels above what’s considered safe.

April’s Pink Moon—2025’s only micromoon—delighted skywatchers worldwide as it shone at its farthest orbital point from Earth.

THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.

A 90-year-old shared five surprising truths about aging she wishes younger people knew about, including the importance of building relationships.

A journalist who interviewed 100+ millionaires identified four key habits that drove their success.

A simple 30-second sit-to-stand test can reveal important insights about aging and overall health, according to geriatricians.

ET CETERA.

A West Point graduate became the first woman to compete in the Army’s grueling Best Ranger Competition, finishing 14th with her teammate after three days of intense challenges.

Two American college students were detained in Denmark for nearly two weeks following an alleged altercation with an Uber driver in Copenhagen.

A cat owner captured the moment her feline, Loki, proudly delivered an unwelcome gift, a live snake, while she was crocheting outdoors.

Daily Quote.

“They cleared out everything. They didn’t leave a dollar for us.”

— Love Jewelry owner’s son after thieves tunneled under the store and stole $20 million in gold.

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