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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Trump Speaks to Congress, a Lost City, and Woolly Mice.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1770, five American colonists were fatally shot by British soldiers in what is known as the Boston Massacre. John Adams believed that “on that night, the foundation of American independence was laid.”
To our prehistoric ancestors, a woolly mammoth must have been an awesome sight. For us modern humans, science now brings us the next best thing: the woolly mouse. Not quite as scary but way cuter, as you can see in our story below.
Mistake Tracking: Due to an editing error, we inadvertently referred to President Trump yesterday as “former President Trump” in an Et Cetera item. Apologies for that, and thanks to the sharp-eyed readers who pointed it out.
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TAKEOFF.
Trump Promises ‘Our Greatest Era’.
President Trump delivered the longest presidential address in history Tuesday night, emphasizing the American dream and highlighting his administration’s accomplishments in its first six weeks.
Trump touched on immigration policy, energy plans, efforts to end diversity programs in government, and asked people to give his tariff policy time to work.
The President emphasized eliminating waste and fraud in government while urging Congress to pass legislation cutting taxes for Americans and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime.
The speech met with open Democratic Party opposition. One, Rep. Al Green, was ejected from the chamber by the Sgt.-at-Arms.
Canada, China Retaliate on Tariffs.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday, with Canadian energy products taxed at 10%, while tariffs on Chinese goods were raised to 20%.
Canada and China responded with retaliatory tariffs, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing duties on over $100 billion in U.S. goods.
Late Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump may announce a compromise with Canada and Mexico today.
In the meantime, Trump reinforced his stance on social media, warning that any retaliatory tariffs from Canada would be met with an equal increase in U.S. tariffs.
Egg Shortage? Rent a Chicken.
New Hampshire’s Rent the Chicken is offering a live, clucking solution to egg shortages, allowing customers to rent egg-laying chickens for their home.
For about $600 a season, the family-owned and operated business will supply renters with a coop, two laying hens, food, a waterer, a feeder, and instructions.
The appeal is availability, not price. The average return, they say, is about a dozen eggs per week through the six-month seasonal rental, which comes to roughly $23 a week.
Similar services like Rent A Coop in Maryland, Cluck It All Farms in Texas, and Hatch The Chicken, a sister operation, are also popping up across the U.S., offering regional chicken rentals to meet demand for fresh eggs.
POLITICS.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media his country was open to peace talks Tuesday, stating it was “time to make things right” with the U.S. and follow President Trump’s “strong leadership.”
A GOP bill to bar transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports failed in the Senate Monday, falling short of the 60 votes needed on a 51-45 party-line vote.
The Social Security Administration announced Monday over $800 million in potential savings, including $550 million from a hiring freeze and overtime cuts, along with reductions in grants, property, and payroll.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed star running back Saquon Barkley to a two-year $41.2 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position in league history.
UNC football’s deal with NFL Films has fallen through. The show would have featured the school and new coach, Bill Belichick, in an upcoming season of Hard Knocks.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season after tearing his ACL during the team’s loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
The New York Jets have released three-time first-team All-Pro receiver Davante Adams in a cost-saving move.
The White House Transition.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon addressed department staffers Monday, outlining a plan to shift education control back to the states.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Elon Musk will meet with House GOP members today, providing updates on the Department of Government Efficiency.
A federal anti-Semitism task force launched a review of Columbia University’s federal contracts, fulfilling a Trump administration pledge to examine over $5 billion in grants for compliance.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Okta’s stock jumped 24% on Tuesday after the identity management company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is close to finalizing a deal with Sycamore Partners to take the retail chain private in a deal valued at about $10 billion, according to a report.
Private equity firm BlackRock struck a $23 billion deal to take control of 43 key ports in 23 countries, including ones near the Panama Canal, effectively putting the ports under American control.
Southwest Airlines will close flight attendant bases in Fort Lauderdale and Austin as part of cost-cutting efforts. The move affects 280 employees.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Big Stock Move: Okta’s stock jumped 24% on Tuesday after the identity management company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is close to finalizing a deal with Sycamore Partners to take the retail chain private in a deal valued at about $10 billion, according to a report.
Private equity firm BlackRock struck a $23 billion deal to take control of 43 key ports in 23 countries, including ones near the Panama Canal, effectively putting the ports under American control.
Southwest Airlines will close flight attendant bases in Fort Lauderdale and Austin as part of cost-cutting efforts. The move affects 280 employees.
THE ROTATOR.
WISDOM WEDNESDAY.
he basis for a successful relationship with others is self-love and genuine self-acceptance, experts say.
Psychologists say specific emotions aren’t good or bad—it’s how we manage them that matters.
A balanced life needs three hobbies, experts say: one for physical health, one for creativity, and one for intellectual growth.
ET CETERA.
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, has died at 82. Her hit song, Jolene, was based on a real woman who flirted with him.
During a parliamentary session in Serbia, opposition lawmakers protested by setting off smoke bombs and flares, injuring three people.
Boston Logan Airport officials report that a 40-year-old woman was stung by a scorpion while retrieving luggage after a flight from Mexico. The scorpion’s origin remains under investigation.
Daily Quote.
“We are going to forge the freest, most advanced, most dynamic, and most dominant civilization ever to exist on the face of this Earth.”
— President Trump, speaking to a joint session of Congress last night.
And thats the news for today.
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