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The Thursday Flyover Replay : US Economy Grows, Radioactive Wasp Nest, and It Girls.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1975, James “Jimmy” Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, was officially reported missing. Though he is popularly believed to have been the victim of a Mafia hit, conclusive evidence was never found, and Hoffa’s fate remains a mystery.
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TAKEOFF.
White House Unveils Major Healthcare Program.
The Trump administration announced a major new healthcare data program that would allow Americans to share personal data and medical records across health systems and apps.
The government is partnering with major tech firms, including Google, Amazon, Apple, Oracle, and Microsoft, as well as healthcare giants like UnitedHealth Group and CVS Health, to share patient data across the system.
The initial focus is on diabetes and weight management, but the program aims over time to modernize Medicare’s digital tools and improve data-sharing across systems.
Officials said patients will benefit from a system that allows them to call up their records across systems, but privacy advocates warned that the program raises ethical and legal concerns about the ways in which those medical records could be used.
US Economy Tops Forecasts in Q2.
The U.S. economy grew at a 3% annual rate in the second quarter, topping forecasts and reversing a first-quarter decline, despite economists’ warnings about the impact of U.S. trade policies.
According to government data, consumer spending rebounded, imports plunged over 30%, and core inflation cooled to 2.5%.
Trump praised the report and renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, but the Fed opted to hold rates steady on Wednesday, citing inflation risks and softening consumer demand.
Massive Quake Sparks Tsunami Warnings.
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the strongest in 14 years, sent tsunami waves up to 6 feet high crashing into Hawaii, California, and Japan.
Hawaii issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders, urging residents to move to higher ground or seek shelter indoors.
By mid‑morning, authorities downgraded the warning to a tsunami advisory, lifted evacuation orders, and confirmed that no major damage or injuries occurred in Hawaii.
A social media flap briefly erupted when Oprah Winfrey was accused of closing her Maui estate road during the evacuation—claims her spokesperson and local police denied.
POLITICS.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she won’t run for California governor next year, but left open the possibility of a presidential run in 2028.
The Senate narrowly confirmed Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Trump, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in a 50–49 vote.
Rep. Danny Davis, 83, won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending nearly three decades representing Illinois’ 7th District, which spans parts of Chicago and western Cook County. He has long been a fixture in Chicago’s Democratic political scene.
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), 78, is facing a Democratic primary challenge from 26-year-old activist and Rhodes Scholar Liam Elkind, who’s calling for new leadership to take on Trump and energize the party’s base.
Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that could net the GOP five additional House seats, drawing backlash from Democrats.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Seranthony Dominguez was traded from the Orioles to the Blue Jays in the middle of a doubleheader, switching teams in between games. He ended up pitching against his former team just 90 minutes after playing for them.
French swimmer Léon Marchand broke the 200m individual medley world record yesterday, beating previous record holder Ryan Lochte’s time by less than two seconds.
The NBA announced yesterday that they’ll be playing a regular-season NBA game in Manchester, England, in 2027 for the first time ever.
ESPN officially severed ties with commentator Shannon Sharpe yesterday just days after he settled a rape lawsuit out of court for $50 million.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Wingstop shares jumped nearly 27% after posting its most profitable quarter on record and announcing plans to open new restaurants at a faster pace.
President Trump targeted India with a 25% tariff rate beginning Aug. 1, and added a “penalty” for what he said were India’s unfair trade policies, including doing business with Russia.
Also on Wednesday. President Trump signed an order imposing a universal 50% tariff on copper imports. U.S. copper prices plunged as much as 18% in after-hours trading after the White House announced the new rate.
Starbucks announced that it’s planning to eliminate or transform its pickup-only stores, saying those 80-90 national outlets are overly transactional and lack “the warmth and human connection that defines our brand.”
SCIENCE AND TECH.
NASA and India’s space agency ISRO are set to launch NISAR, a groundbreaking satellite equipped with dual-frequency radar to detect any shifts in the Earth’s surface, even as tiny as a few centimeters.
Vogue is facing backlash after featuring its first AI-generated model in a Guess clothing ad, with critics accusing the magazine of promoting unrealistic beauty standards and threatening creative industry jobs.
Japanese researchers found that women’s armpit odor can reduce male stress and increase perceived attractiveness, suggesting scent may subtly influence human social behavior.
THE ROTATOR.
THROWBACK THURSDAY.
A nostalgic roundup highlights the reigning Hollywood “It girl” from 1934 to the early 2000s, so readers can see who held the spotlight the year they were born.
A gallery showcases rare photographs of America from the 1830s to the early 1900s, capturing everything from Civil War battle scars to the construction of the Statue of Liberty.
Vintage doilies are making a surprising comeback as charming, versatile accents in home décor, and no longer just dusty relics from a grandma’s coffee table.
ET CETERA.
Skechers has launched a line of children’s sneakers with a built-in compartment to hold an Apple AirTag, allowing parents to track their kids’ whereabouts—at least, where their shoes are.
Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were spotted dining together in Montreal, fueling speculation of a budding romance.
A radioactive wasp nest was found near South Carolina’s Savannah River nuclear site, testing over 10 times the federal contamination limit.
A baby raccoon in Reno became an internet sensation after leaping into a flooded Truckee River, paddling through rapids, and surviving the ordeal as stunned bystanders looked on.
Daily Quote.
“I wake up today and come to play for the Orioles and after the first game, I’m sitting there and hanging out with the guys and they call me and tell me, ‘Hey, we got you traded. Go to the next dugout.”
— Seranthony Dominguez, on being traded in the middle of a doubleheader from the Orioles to their opponent, the Blue Jays
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 3 Verse 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: KJV
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