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The Friday Flyover Replay : Trump Orders End to DOE, Boston Celtics Sold, and a Deep-Sea Robot.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Friday, March 21, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary closed and transferred its last prisoners. “The Rock” housed over 200 inmates and was known for its harsh conditions and reputation for being inescapable.
Thanks to all our readers who submitted their stories of blind dates that turned into longtime marriages. We’re planning on publishing a sampling of them next week, but they were all lovely and heartfelt. We’re honored you shared them.
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TAKEOFF.
Trump Orders End to Education Department.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education while moving some of its core functions to other departments.
The order recognizes it would take an act of Congress to officially eliminate the department but it directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to do all she can to achieve its end.
Earlier this month, the department laid off nearly half of its staffers. The actions leave the department with 2,183 employees, down from 4,133 when Trump took office in January.
The White House said programs providing for Pell Grants and student loans, as well as those providing for special needs children will continue but move to other agencies.
Hamas Fires Rockets at Israel.
Fighting escalated in Gaza as Hamas fired rockets at Israel in the terrorist group’s first attack since the cease-fire collapsed this week.
Israel said it intercepted one missile and two others fell in an “open area.” Hamas claimed responsibility for the bombing, saying it was in response to “the Zionist massacres against civilians” this week.
Israel launched its third day of airstrikes in Gaza overnight and into Thursday, along with a renewed ground invasion. Hundreds have been reported killed in Gaza.
Celtics Set Record with $6.1 Billion Sale.
The Boston Celtics, one of the most storied teams in the NBA, have been sold for $6.1 billion, setting a new record for the price of a North American sports franchise.
The new ownership group is led by Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, along with Boston business leaders Rob Hale, a current Celtics shareholder, and Bruce Beal Jr.
Former co-owner Wyc Grousbeck will remain as CEO and governor for the next three seasons.
The Celtics boast a league-best 18 championships and a historic roster of legendary players, including Larry Bird, Bill Russell, and Bob Cousy. Their epic championship battles with the Los Angeles Lakers represent one of the great rivalries in sports.
POLITICS.
The Department of Justice charged three people with domestic terrorism Thursday, accusing them of using Molotov cocktails and high-powered weapons to destroy Tesla cars and charging stations.
A new Social Security Administration policy requiring individuals who can’t verify their identity online to visit a field office instead of handling it by phone has sparked concern among retirees and advocacy groups.
Meanwhile, a Maryland judge issued a temporary restraining order barring DOGE officials from accessing personal information from the Social Security Administration, ruling the agency was conducting a “fishing expedition.”
Canadian officials confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger an early election and dissolve Parliament this weekend, with a national vote expected on April 28.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Kirsty Coventry, the Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist, became the first woman elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will be featured in season two of Netflix’s Quarterback docuseries.
The NFL has officially proposed two rule changes. One would eliminate the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play, while the other would transform the NFL’s playoff seeding rules.
March Maddness.
No. 9 Creighton beat No. 8 Louisville 89-75 to open the men’s NCAA tournament, in a game marred by a fan throwing a full water bottle onto the court, temporarily stopping the match.
No. 12 McNeese narrowly beat No. 5 Clemson 69-67 in the first big upset of the tournament. Clemson trailed badly at halftime, behind 31-13 with 10 turnovers.
The women’s first-round schedule kicks off today with 16 matchups including No. 1 South Carolina against No. 16 Tennessee Tech, No. 2 Duke vs. No. 15 Lehigh, and No. 1 UCLA against No. 16 Southern.
For final scores of all Thursday men’s games and to see today’s matchups, here’s an up-to-date bracket.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: F&G Annuities & Life stock dropped nearly 15% Thursday after missing earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report.
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner resigned from his job Wednesday as the passenger train company came under fire from DOGE for its operations. Gardner said he was leaving “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full… confidence of this administration.”
President Trump urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates in a post on Truth Social, just hours after the Fed announced it was keeping rates steady for now.
European Union officials said they would delay implementing their first set of retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. until mid-April to allow more time for negotiation with Washington.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
A new device that clips to plants can give a warning of early distress signs in the plant’s leaves. The technology could scale up for use in commercial agriculture.
Chinese scientists have designed and tested a marine robot that can swim, crawl, and glide untethered in the deepest and most unexplored parts of the ocean.
Researchers are developing a wearable ring that can translate the finger-spelling aspect of American Sign Language into text to enable easier communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
THE ROTATOR.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Dolly Parton has kicked off a national multimedia tour featuring her songs with accompaniment from local symphonies at each stop.
Netflix has set May 1 as the premiere date for The Four Seasons, a star-studded TV series based on the 1981 movie, starring Tina Fey, Alan Alda and Steve Carrell.
The canceled film Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action movie based on the misadventures of the Looney Tune characters Coyote and Road Runner, is closer to finally getting a theatrical release after Warner Bros. shelved it in 2023 for a tax write-off.
ET CETERA.
An image of a whale calf with its mother won the top prize for Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025. Prizes were awarded for stunning photos in 13 categories.
An Idaho man wants to receive a Guinness World Record after juggling in all 63 U.S. national parks. The problem? He’s the only one who’s ever done it and Guinness doesn’t have that as a category.
Mexico City has banned its longtime tradition of violent bullfighting, bringing condemnation from fans and celebration from animal rights advocates.
Daily Quote.
“The great responsibility of educating our nation’s students will return to the states.”
— White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
And thats the news for today.
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