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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Trump, Zelensky Meet, Cracking the Chocolate Code, and Skibidi.
Presented by Russell Sherrard.
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny.
THE FLYOVER REPLAY.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Good Morning! On this day in 1848, the New York Herald made history by being the first major publication to break the news of the California gold rush to the U.S. East Coast. This announcement would spark one of the most significant mass migrations in American history.
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TAKEOFF.
Trump, Zelensky Push Peace Talks at DC Summit.
President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven European leaders at the White House Monday in a renewed push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Zelensky called the meeting their “best one” yet and said he’s open to future talks with Vladimir Putin, possibly with Trump at the table.
A hot mic caught Trump telling French President Macron he believes Putin “wants to make a deal.” While no formal peace plan was announced, leaders signaled more progress in the past two weeks than in the previous three years.
Trump said he’ll call Putin after the summit and hinted at a potential three-way meeting to pursue a lasting deal.
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast Beaches.
Hurricane Erin exploded into a Category 5 over the weekend and remains a dangerous Category 4 storm churning off the East Coast.
While it’s not expected to make U.S. landfall, officials warn of life-threatening surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding from Florida to New England.
North Carolina’s Outer Banks are under evacuation orders, with Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands bracing for 15–20 foot waves and possible road closures.
The National Weather Service says conditions will worsen midweek as Erin grows in size, with hazards stretching hundreds of miles from the storm’s center. Beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water, as currents could remain deadly through the weekend.
List: Top Billionaire in Every Country.
A new list ranks the richest billionaires in every country for 2025, with Elon Musk topping the global list at $342 billion thanks to Tesla’s stock surge and his growing footprint in AI and energy.
France’s Bernard Arnault, head of luxury giant LVMH, ranks second at $178 billion, while India’s Mukesh Ambani holds $92.5 billion through his Reliance empire.
Brazil’s Eduardo Saverin, Facebook co-founder turned investor, tops South America with $34.5 billion.
Rihanna, born and raised in Barbados, represents her home country with $1.4 billion from her Fenty Beauty empire and entertainment career.
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Now, back to the News.
POLITICS.
Texas Democrats who left the state for two weeks to avoid a redistricting vote returned for Monday’s special session, giving the legislature enough votes to carve out five new GOP congressional seats.
Pennsylvania’s Republican treasurer, Stacy Garrity, announced her candidacy for governor Monday, challenging incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro in next year’s election.
President Trump said he planned to sign an executive order banning both mail-in voting and electronic tabulation machines, saying the federal government had the authority to oversee how states handle vote counting.
Hamas accepted a 60-day ceasefire deal Monday, including the release of 10 hostages, 18 bodies, and a prisoner swap. Israel has not formally responded, with Netanyahu insisting on full hostage release and Hamas disarmament.
SPORTS
Jannik Sinner retired in the final of the Cincinnati Open due to illness, leaving Carlos Alcaraz as the tournament’s champion by default.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee had what announcers were calling the “catch of the decade” against the Rays this weekend, securing a fly ball between his knees for the out. But was it?
The AP released its preseason All-American teams yesterday morning, which included three players from both Texas and Penn State. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was named first-team quarterback.
Eighteen-year-old Mason Howell won the U.S. Amateur golf tournament this weekend, becoming the contest’s youngest winner since 2009.
FINANCE.
Big Stock Move: GoodRx stock jumped 37% Monday on news that the company would sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a cash price of $499 a month.
Air Canada suspended its quarterly and full-year guidance as more than 10,000 flight attendants continued a strike that began this weekend.
NBC has rebranded the MSNBC cable channel as MS NOW, stripping it of the NBC initials and NBC’s peacock logo as part of the effort to sell the network.
In a new survey, nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials say they’ve skipped major social events because of cost, and almost a quarter of them fear missing out on friendships because of financial limitations.
SCIENCE AND TECH.
Russia will launch a biosatellite on Wednesday carrying 75 mice and more than 1,000 fruit flies for a monthlong mission to study how living organisms respond to microgravity and intense radiation.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham in England say they’ve cracked the code to consistently producing fine-flavor chocolate by engineering a synthetic mix of microbes that replicates the fermentation process normally left to chance.
A defense lawyer in Australia admitted to submitting AI-generated court filings with fake quotes and case citations in a murder trial, delaying the verdict by a day.
THE ROTATOR.
TRAVEL TUESDAY.
The 25-mile Lost Coast Trail in Northern California winds through rugged wilderness where no roads go, offering black-sand beaches, elk sightings, and total cell phone silence. It’s accessible only on foot.
Norse Atlantic Airways is offering one-way flights from the U.S. to cities like London, Paris, Rome, and Athens for as low as $129 this fall, capitalizing on shoulder season deals.
A viral social media video showing a traveler skipping the hotel checkout desk has ignited a generational divide, with some praising the no-fuss exit and others calling it rude to staff and future guests.
A luxury cruise line is offering lifetime residency at sea for up to $1.8 million, allowing travelers to live aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey as it sails to 425 destinations across 147 countries on a 3.5-year loop, complete with meals, housekeeping, and onboard amenities.
ET CETERA.
Dubai police arrested three suspects within eight hours of a $25 million pink diamond heist, using AI tools to track down thieves who lured a dealer into a fake viewing.
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words, including internet slang like “skibidi,” “tradwife,” and “delulu,” prompting backlash from critics who say English is turning into a TikTok comment section.
A British man walking his dog filmed what appears to be a fast-moving UFO zipping across the sky just after tossing a frisbee.
Twelve NFL teams now include male cheerleaders for the 2025 season, drawing backlash from some fans and political figures. Critics argue it disrupts tradition, while teams like the Minnesota Vikings say selections are based on talent.
Daily Quote.
“This is how I will accomplish having minestrone run through my veins.”
— TikTok user on learning you can have a gallon of soup catered from Olive Garden for $30.
Inspirational Verse of the Day.
Proverbs Chapter 3 Verse 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. KJV
And thats the news for today. Thanks for listening.
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