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The Monday Flyover Replay : Grand Canyon Wildfires, Postage Stamps, and Shoe-Stealing Foxes.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Monday, July 14, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1789, revolutionaries stormed the Bastille prison in Paris, igniting the French Revolution and toppling centuries of absolute monarchy. Watch a 2-minute-long animated history of the event.
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TAKEOFF.
Wildfires Tear Through Grand Canyon’s North Rim.
The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, along with the visitor center, gas station, wastewater plant, and dozens of other structures, park officials said Sunday.
The Dragon Bravo Fire was originally managed as a controlled burn to clear brush and reduce future fire risk, but it escaped control last week when high temperatures, gusty winds, and dry conditions fueled its rapid spread to more than 5,000 acres.
Meanwhile, the nearby White Sage Fire—sparked by lightning during a recent thunderstorm—has grown to over 19,000 acres near Jacob Lake, forcing evacuations and stretching fire crews thin.
As of Sunday afternoon, both fires remained uncontained, and the entire North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is closed until further notice.
New Flood Threat Pauses Texas Search Efforts.
Officials in Central Texas halted search efforts for victims of the July 4 floods, as another flood threat hit the affected area Sunday.
Some areas reported 6 to 10 inches of rain, and the Lampasas and San Saba rivers surged about 30 inches, causing authorities to direct all search crews to “evacuate the river corridor” at around 8 a.m. local time.
Heavy rains lingered over Texas Hill Country through Sunday morning, with a flash flood warning in effect until about noon local time.
Over 160 people are still missing, including about a dozen from Camp Mystic.
Two Killed in Kentucky Church Shooting.
Two women were killed in a shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect shot and wounded a state trooper near the airport.
The suspect then carjacked a vehicle and fled to the church, where the shooting occurred.
Authorities believe the suspect may have had a connection to the victims at the church, but the motive remains under investigation.
The suspect was later killed by police in a standoff. Governor Andy Beshear praised the swift response of law enforcement, while the investigation continues.
POLITICS.
Potential 2028 presidential candidates are already making moves in South Carolina, a key early primary state, with visits from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D), Rep. Ro Khanna (D), Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), and Sen. Rand Paul (R).
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed the Trump administration is exploring whether it can remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation project, which has exceeded its budget by $700 million.
The U.S. Senate released a report Sunday finding that the Secret Service “denied or left unfulfilled at least 10 requests” from the Trump campaign for enhanced security in the days leading up to the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt.
House Republicans have dubbed this week Crypto Week as Congress moves forward on three major bills that would loosen restrictions on cryptocurrency and could reshape U.S. finance.
David Gergen, who was an advisor to Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton, has died at 83. The North Carolina native also worked in academia and media.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner, 23, defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, in four sets to win his first Wimbledon title and snap Alcaraz’s 24-match win streak.
The Washington Nationals stunned the baseball world by selecting 17-year-old Oklahoma shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, bypassing top favorites Kade Anderson and Ethan Holliday.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has become the fastest player in MLB history to reach 250 career home runs, doing so in just his 1,088th game, breaking Mark McGwire’s record by nearly 200 games.
FINANCE.
A new tax break in President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill lets buyers deduct up to $10,000 in interest on loans for new U.S.-assembled vehicles.
The U.S. Postal Service has increased stamp prices by 5 cents, effective July 13, with overall mailing service prices expected to increase by 7.4%.
James Gunn’s Superman opened to $122 million domestically and $217 million worldwide, marking a strong start for DC’s cinematic reboot.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
A new carbon fiber camping pump weighs under 1 ounce, inflates gear in seconds, and runs for 45 minutes on a single charge. It retails for $42.95.
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD says that its cars can now completely park themselves, autonomously navigating a parking lot and parking in a spot without human assistance. BYD says it will pay for any repairs from automated parking incidents.
Dating apps using artificial intelligence are now helping people feel more confident when messaging their love interest, suggesting wording and tone for texts and social media messages when users feel stuck. A new study says that nearly 25% of singles now turn to AI for dating advice.
THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.
The Pentagon is asking Japan and Australia to spell out what they’d do if the U.S. ends up in a war with China over Taiwan, according to reports.
The European Union is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods until Aug. 1, hoping to strike a trade deal after President Trump announced 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports.
Ukraine secured a record $11.9 billion in reconstruction aid at a Rome summit, as 70 countries backed projects to rebuild the war-torn nation amid ongoing Russian attacks.
ET CETERA.
Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is racing to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation. The drugstore beetle, drawn to old adhesives, was found chewing through a quarter of the abbey’s 400,000-volume library.
A $34.5 million glass-and-steel home with an open floor plan, pet spa, gym, and panoramic Grand Teton views just hit the market in Jackson, Wyoming, on a 35-acre lot.
More Grand Teton news: Park rangers say foxes have now stolen 32 shoes from campers despite warnings, as visitors continue baiting the animals to get a glimpse.
A decade after its quiet release, Lord Huron’s The Night We Met has outstreamed pop heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, racking up 3 billion Spotify plays and counting.
Daily Quote.
“What we’ve built is a way to put in your raw, unedited feedback to Keri. Keri will rewrite it for you, and then you can send it to somebody.”
— Keepler CEO Rachel Abramowitz on Keri, the AI bot that helps people break ties with those they no longer want to entertain as a love interest
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 2 Verse 10. When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; KJV
And thats the news for today. Thanks for listening.