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The Monday Flyover Replay : Michigan Church Attack, Closed Captions, and Spy Gadgets.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Monday, September 29, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1829, the Metropolitan Police for greater London, often called “Bobbies” or “Scotland Yard,” began their first official duties, becoming the world’s first metropolitan police force.
We report today on a devastating attack that shattered the Sunday morning peace at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and a community whose only intention was to gather in faith and fellowship.
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TAKEOFF.
Mass Shooting at Michigan Mormon Church.
At least four people were killed and eight others wounded, including children, in a mass shooting Sunday morning at a Latter-day Saints church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.
Authorities identified the gunman as 40-year-old Iraq War veteran Thomas Jacob Sanford, who drove a truck into the church doors, opened fire with an assault rifle, and set the building on fire while hundreds of worshippers were inside.
Police responded within 30 seconds and fatally shot Sanford less than five minutes later. Officials said several improvised explosive devices were also found at the scene, and a bomb squad is investigating.
Witnesses reported that the attack began just after a congregational hymn and described people fleeing through back exits as flames spread.
Of the eight wounded, seven are stable and one remains in critical condition. Authorities have not yet confirmed the full number of casualties, as the church building was destroyed by fire and remains under investigation.
Shutdown Deadline Looms as Leaders Meet.
With a federal funding deadline set for Monday at midnight, President Trump is scheduled to meet today with the top four congressional leaders at the White House in a last-minute effort to avoid a government shutdown.
The talks bring together House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
Lawmakers remain divided, with Republicans backing a short-term funding extension and Democrats seeking health care provisions as part of the deal. Both sides have expressed a desire to keep the government open, but no agreement has been reached yet.
If no funding measure passes as the clock strikes midnight from Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Wednesday, Oct. 1, nonessential federal operations will begin shutting down on Wednesday.
Poll: Young People More Likely to Use Subtitles.
Young adults are more likely to use subtitles when watching TV or movies than their older counterparts, according to a new poll.
About four in 10 adults under 45 said they use subtitles “often” compared to about three in 10 adults older than 45. People 60 and above are more likely to say they “never” use subtitles.
Analysts suggest that young people are more likely to multitask or watch something in a noisy environment, prompting them to turn on subtitles in an attempt to “catch every word.” Older adults, by contrast, tend to take in a show or movie with limited distractions.
Other factors encouraging subtitle use include difficulty understanding accents and production trends that often interchange quiet, dramatic dialogue with loud soundtracks and audio effects.
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Thanks Christopher.
Now, back to the News.
POLITICS.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he was ending his reelection campaign after months of speculation, citing low poll numbers. Socialist Zohran Mamdani is currently the frontrunner.
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, clashed with agents outside of an ICE facility as President Trump deployed federal troops to the city, which he called “war-ravaged,” over the weekend.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that President Trump would “forgive” his former ally Elon Musk, but “won’t forget that negativity” during the billionaire’s departure from government.
Rudy Giuliani has settled the defamation lawsuit against him from Dominion Voting Systems after Giuliani cast doubt on the 2020 presidential election results. The details of the settlement weren’t disclosed.
SPORTS
Team Europe defeated Team USA in the Ryder Cup on Sunday as Shane Lowry sank his final putt to secure the victory despite a late American comeback.
Bad Bunny will perform the Super Bowl LX halftime show, the NFL confirmed Sunday night during the Packers-Cowboys game. Taylor Swift was reportedly in talks for the gig but walked away after the NFL declined to meet her demands.
The Cleveland Guardians completed a historic 15 ½-game comeback to win the AL Central, while the Cincinnati Reds clinched a playoff spot on the last day of the season.
The Bills and Eagles remained undefeated with wins on Sunday. James Cook led the Bills’ offense with 22 carries, 117 yards, and a touchdown, while the Eagles’ Dallas Goedert had a two-touchdown day.
New York Giants Malik Nabers, one of the best young receivers in the NFL, is believed to have torn his ACL during Sunday’s game against the Chargers, exiting in the second quarter after landing awkwardly while battling for a deep ball.
FINANCE.
The crypto market plunged last week with selloffs nearing half a billion dollars in what some traders call Red September 2025.
28-year-old Katharina Nowak has been named president of the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, becoming the youngest person in the role for an F1 grand prix and one of only two women globally.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products after several consumers reported injuries from wood chips embedded in batter.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
A Chinese research team has developed a fast-acting medical adhesive, dubbed Bone-02, that can reportedly heal fractures in just three minutes with a single injection.
Webb Space Telescope images have captured unprecedented views of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest star-forming region located near the galaxy’s central black hole.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have unveiled the world’s first mushroom-powered waterless toilet. The MycoToilet uses mycelia—the root networks of mushrooms—to break down human waste into compost without water, chemicals, or electricity.
THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.
Russia launched one of its heaviest assaults of the war Saturday night into Sunday, firing more than 600 drones and missiles at Ukraine and killing at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl. Kyiv officials said residential buildings, a medical facility, and a kindergarten were damaged in the barrage.
President Trump said in an interview that his Gaza peace plan is in the “final stages,” with Arab nations, Israel, and mediators working toward a permanent ceasefire and new governing structure.
Polls closed Sunday in Moldova’s high-stakes parliamentary election, marked by allegations of massive Russian interference and seen as a choice between closer ties to the European Union or renewed alignment with Moscow.
ET CETERA.
Former George Soros exec Howie Rubin has been arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges tied to violent encounters with women in a Manhattan BDSM “dungeon.” He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail as prosecutors allege a decade-long pattern of abuse.
Collectors tied to Washington’s International Spy Museum are showcasing real-life espionage gadgets from the Cold War era. Their troves include hidden cameras in bras and cigarette packs, guns concealed in umbrellas and gloves, and poisoned needles disguised as coins.
A suspect in Lubbock, Texas, bolted after an officer on horseback joked that his horse could smell narcotics, sparking a brief foot chase caught on video. Police quickly caught the man, though officials have not confirmed whether the horse can actually detect drugs.
Brazilian skateboarding legend Sandro Dias, 50, broke two Guinness World Records in Porto Alegre after dropping 230 feet down the curved side of a government building and hitting 64 mph on his board.
Daily Quote.
“I will keep fighting for the city, no matter what… because I am a New Yorker and fighting for our city is just what I do.”
— Eric Adams on ending his run for reelection as NYC mayor.
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 3 Verse 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. KJV
And thats the news for today. Thanks for listening.
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