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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Gaza Takeover, NFL Draft to D.C., and a Crazy Robot.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1851, inventor John Gorrie received a patent for a revolutionary ice-making machine. It allowed people for the first time to make ice rather than have it shipped by boat, marking it as a forerunner of the modern refrigerator.
Kissing used to be just chemistry. Now it’s bugs, bread, and autoimmune backlash. In today’s Science section: your red lipstick might be made from crushed insects, though new research shows kissing after gluten might not be as risky for your celiac partner as once feared.
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TAKEOFF.
Israel OKs Plan to Seize Gaza.
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military plan to “capture” and hold territory in Gaza as part of a wider push to dismantle Hamas and retrieve hostages, an Israeli official announced Monday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aims to move Gaza’s population south “for its protection,” suggesting long-term occupation.
The plan, backed unanimously by Israel’s ministers, includes ramping up strikes, blocking Hamas from controlling aid, and expanding buffer zones.
UN-affiliated humanitarian groups condemned it, warning that it violates international law and endangers civilians and workers. Implementation is expected after President Trump visits the region in mid-May.
Trump Offers $1,000 for Self-Deportation.
The Trump administration has rolled out a new immigration policy offering illegal immigrants $1,000 and free travel if they voluntarily return to their country of origin.
The program, run through the Customs and Border Protection’s Home app, is designed to slash deportation costs by 70% and ease pressure on immigration enforcement, with one Honduran migrant already using it.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called it the “safest and most cost-effective” option for both migrants and law enforcement.
Critics say it risks rewarding unlawful entry, though DHS argues it could leave the door open for legal immigration later. The program doesn’t bar migrants from applying to legally reenter the U.S. in the future.
List: Easiest and Hardest States to Save Money.
Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma rank among the easiest U.S. states for saving money, driven by low costs of living and favorable tax structures, according to a new analysis.
Hawaii, California, Connecticut, and Vermont rank among the hardest due to high living costs and declining employment growth.
Southern states generally offer better savings conditions than coastal states, but they also face challenges such as lower incomes and higher debt.
The analysis weighed factors like interest rates, taxes, and local economic conditions.
POLITICS.
President Trump ordered the reopening and expansion of Alcatraz, closed since 1963, as a federal prison to house violent criminals and potentially illegal immigrants.
Trump also called for a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, saying overseas incentives for filmmakers threaten America’s film industry.
The federal government restarted collections on defaulted student loans Monday, ending a pause that began in March 2020.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday he won’t challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, a move that complicates plans for Republicans who viewed him as their strongest contender.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS.
Scottie Scheffler won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament this weekend by eight strokes, tying the event’s all-time record for lowest combined score.
President Trump announced that Washington, D.C., would be the site of the 2027 NFL draft, the first time the three-day draft has been held in the nation’s capital.
CNBC ranked Real Madrid as the most valuable soccer club in the world, estimating their value at $6.7 billion. Manchester United and Barcelona rounded out the top three.
Oscar Piastri won the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, his fourth victory in six races this season. Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris finished second.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: Skechers stock soared 24% Tuesday after the footwear giant agreed to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $9.4 billion.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined a roadmap of the administration’s America First Vision to global investors Monday, highlighting tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation as the core components.
Rivian announced Monday that it’s investing $120 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park near its Normal, Illinois, plant, set for completion in 2026, to enhance production of its electric vehicles.
A former Los Angeles County fire captain has launched Firemans Brew Coffee, a company with plans to donate at least 10% of all sales to the non-profit Fire Family Foundation.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
A humanoid robot in China, seen dangling from a crane, suddenly flailed its limbs and lunged at handlers before collapsing in a heap, evoking scenes from The Terminator.
Did you know the intense red color in classic lipstick—called carmine—traditionally comes from crushed bugs found on cactus plants in South America? A biotech startup has now developed a vegan replica.
Kissing someone who’s recently eaten gluten poses little risk for people with celiac disease, according to new research.
THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.
International airlines are considering weight-based ticket pricing, charging passengers based on their body mass, a measure that’s proven controversial in the past.
American Airlines is debuting new Flagship Suite seats aboard its Boeing 787-9 aircraft this summer. The luxury seating will feature privacy doors, wireless charging pads, and a unique chaise lounge option.
The Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Hotel in Mexico was named the best hotel in the world out of 8 million listings by Tripadvisor’s travel reviewers. Hotels in Vietnam, India, Turkey, and Aruba completed the top five rankings.
ET CETERA.
A former housing official under President George H. W. Bush told Tucker Carlson that the U.S. secretly built a $21 trillion underground “city” for elites to survive doomsday scenarios.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he’s sending two customers to tour the Auschwitz concentration camp after they held up an antisemitic sign at a Barstool pub.
Wellington Airport in New Zealand is retiring its massive Lord of the Rings-themed sculpture—Gandalf riding a giant eagle—this Friday to refresh its visual identity.
Daily Quote.
Let’s try to turn a hideous incident into maybe a learning experience. I’m sending these kids to Auschwitz. They’ve agreed to go.”
— Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on teaching a lesson to two young men who displayed an antisemitic sign at his Barstool pub.
And thats the news for today.
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