The Monday Flyover Replay : Most Reliable Cars, Weather Modification Bill, and Crying at Work

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The Monday Flyover Replay : Most Reliable Cars, Weather Modification Bill, and Crying at Work

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Monday, July 7, 2025.

Good Morning! On this day in 1898, the United States formally annexed the Hawaiian Islands through the Newlands Resolution, a joint congressional measure signed into law by President William McKinley.

Consumer Reports just released its annual rankings of the most reliable car brands, as we report below.

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TAKEOFF.

Texas Flooding Kills 70, Dozens Still Missing.

At least 70 people are confirmed dead as of Sunday afternoon after catastrophic flooding tore through central Texas, with the majority in Kerr County, including 21 children.

President Trump, who is expected to visit the state on Friday, signed a major disaster declaration, and FEMA is on the ground alongside local crews handling rescues and recovery.

Survivors described waking to water rushing through homes—a woman and her son clung to a tree, a man escaped through a window and stood for hours on a narrow box above the flood.

At Camp Mystic, five young girls died, and at least a dozen more remain missing. One father searching for his daughter instead found the body of another child.

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Bitcoin Whale Moves $8.6 Billion in Single Day.

July 4 saw the largest single-day transfer of decades-old bitcoin in history, as a wallet that had been dormant for 14 years transferred 80,000 bitcoin, worth about $8.6 billion, to new addresses.

The bitcoin was purchased for less than $210,000 in 2011, during bitcoin’s early-adopter timeframe known as the Satoshi era. Large, early investments like this are known as whales.

The transfer went to eight addresses with a modernized format—10,000 bitcoin each—presumably as a security measure against future computing attacks.

The owner of the bitcoin is unknown, spurring speculation that it could even belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of bitcoin who has never revealed his or her identity.

Most Reliable Car Brands of 2025.

Subaru has emerged as the most reliable car brand for 2025, according to Consumer Reports, taking the honors that usually go to Toyota or Lexus.

Consumer Reports ranked 22 brands based on survey data on issues drivers have faced over the last year.

Japanese automakers commanded all six top ratings and eight of the top 10, with Subaru, Lexus, and Toyota scoring above 60 on the 100-point rating system.

Experts credit Subaru’s conservative redesigns and smaller model lineup for its high rating, while other brands trying to implement cutting-edge technology put themselves at risk of increased issues.

POLITICS.

Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-Ga.) announced Saturday that she will introduce a federal bill that would ban weather modification practices such as cloud seeding, in which scientists release chemicals into the atmosphere to increase precipitation.

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) has resigned from Congress to start his own business, days after voting in favor of the Big, Beautiful Bill. His absence will shrink the GOP’s narrow majority in the House.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to the White House this week to meet with President Trump to discuss a ceasefire proposal with Hamas.

President Trump’s longtime wish to add his face to Mount Rushmore has resurfaced with support from allies and a new House bill, but the National Park Service says it’s physically impossible.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS.

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized officials after a 2-1 loss to Mexico in Sunday night’s Gold Cup Final. A key moment came in the 66th minute when no penalty was called despite Mexico’s Jorge Sanchez handling the ball in the box.

The 2025 Subway Series wrapped up Sunday at Citi Field with the Yankees avoiding a sweep, edging the Mets 6–4 behind Aaron Judge’s 33rd homer and a sharp bullpen effort. The Mets had taken the first two games, including a 12–6 rout Saturday powered by Pete Alonso’s two homers, but couldn’t complete the sweep despite a late rally.

On Sunday at Wimbledon, American Taylor Fritz advanced to the quarterfinals after Australia’s Jordan Thompson retired with an injury. Fellow American Amanda Anisimova moved into the women’s quarterfinals with a gritty three-set win over Czech player Linda Nosková.

The full terms of the Houston Rockets’ acquisition of Kevin Durant were revealed on Sunday to be the first-ever seven-team trade in NBA history.

Bobby Jenks, who recorded the final out of the 2005 World Series with the Chicago White Sox, passed away Friday at the age of 44 after a battle with stomach cancer.

FINANCE.

urassic World Rebirth stormed into theaters this Fourth of July weekend with a $147 million domestic debut and $318 million globally, marking a major comeback for the dino franchise.

The labor union representing grocery store workers in Colorado says they have reached a tentative deal to end the Safeway grocery strike impacting about 50 locations.

Eight members of OPEC+ have pledged to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, citing a “steady global economic outlook” and low oil inventories.

SCIENCE AND TECH.

New research connects the buildup of glucose in the brain to diseases like Alzheimer’s, potentially suggesting new treatment paths for degenerative brain conditions.

A San Diego startup is seeking FDA approval for ready-made stem cell therapy for pets, using cells from donor animals for veterinary treatment.

MIT researchers have developed a robotic probe that can measure the semiconducting properties of materials, potentially speeding up the development of more efficient solar panels, among other electronics.

THE ROTATOR.
BEYOND OUR BORDERS.

Thousands gathered in Dharamshala, India, to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, braving heavy monsoon rains for the Tibetan spiritual leader’s rare public appearance.

Japan awoke to a calm Saturday after a viral manga prophecy predicting a catastrophic July 5 earthquake failed to materialize, ending weeks of panic tied to a 1999 comic by Ryo Tatsuki that eerily referenced the 2011 tsunami.

Paris reopened the Seine River Saturday for public swimming for the first time since 1923, turning a long-polluted waterway into a symbol of Olympic legacy and urban renewal after a $1.6 billion cleanup.

China’s first Legoland opened Saturday in Shanghai, unveiling an 85-million-brick resort developers claim is the largest in the global network. The $1.6 billion complex features eight themed zones, over 75 attractions, and a Lego-built “Miniland” of Chinese landmarks.

ET CETERA.

Historian Ron Chernow dives deep into the life of Mark Twain in a new biography, portraying the Missouri-born writer as both a reflection and critic of American culture.

A Nantucket man is facing a $1.4 million lawsuit for allegedly trespassing and cutting down 16 mature trees on his neighbor’s property to create a better ocean view for his now-$10 million listing.

Two young brown bears at a zoo in the U.K. briefly escaped their enclosure and raided a staff-only food store, devouring a week’s worth of honey and snacks before calmly returning.

Daily Quote.

“Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest.”

— Mark Twain, on moral integrity and personal conduct

Inspirational Verse of the Day.

Proverbs Chapter 2 Verse 5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

And thats the news for today. Thanks for listening.