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Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Good morning! On this day in 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes rode out from Boston on their famous ride, alerting Colonial leaders about British soldiers planning a mission to remove arms and supplies from the countryside.
We report today on a new study about end-of-life situations in which people share certain common visions in their dreams, and it made us wonder how many people even remember their dreams once they awake. Check out the story below, and then take our poll and let us know what you remember.
One year ago, President Trump called it “a Great Honor for our Country” when an American was elected Pope for the first time in history, then, earlier this month, posted that “If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.” Now Trump is calling Pope Leo “WEAK on Crime,” and Pope Leo is firing back: “I have no fear of the Trump administration.” This isn’t a diplomatic spat. This is an open feud between the President of the United States and the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics. Only on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown shares an exclusive breakdown of what’s been said and how we got here. Listen here!
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 Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping on Friday as President Trump said a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was “very close,” sending U.S. stocks soaring.
The announcement was tied to the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire reached Thursday. Trump said Israel is now “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon, though he insisted the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a final agreement is reached.
Reports surfaced that U.S. negotiators are weighing releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Trump publicly denied the deal, posting that “no money will exchange hands.”
A second round of U.S.-Iran talks is expected Sunday and Monday in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, ahead of an April 21 ceasefire deadline.
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Feds to Investigate Mystery of Missing Scientists
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is investigating the deaths and disappearances of U.S. scientists with classified access, calling the pattern “pretty serious stuff” while saying he hopes it proves random.
At least 11 researchers are now linked to the mystery, including an Alabama aerospace scientist. They worked on sensitive nuclear, aerospace, and UFO-related projects at NASA, Los Alamos, MIT, and Caltech.
Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison called the cases “deeply concerning” and too coincidental, requesting FBI involvement. Missing figures include retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William “Neil” McCasland, last seen in Albuquerque in February.
However, law enforcement and some scientists say no connection has yet been established. The incidents range from confirmed homicides to disappearances and deaths ruled non-suspicious by authorities.
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NFL Impersonation Scam Scores $20 Million
Former Alabama football player Luther Davis secured 13 fraudulent loans totaling $19.8 million by impersonating star NFL players to dupe lenders, according to criminal charges against him.
Federal prosecutors say Davis and his accomplice, CJ Evins, used wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players, including Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, and Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney.
One lender alone was allegedly tricked into wiring $4.375 million in McKinney’s name, and authorities say the proceeds were funneled into fake companies, real estate, vehicles, and jewelry.
The case is scheduled to return to federal court on April 27, where Davis is expected to plead guilty. The 2009 National Champion and his partner could face sentences of up to 20 years in prison.
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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country. Clicking the link will take you directly to these stories:
➤ President Trump and Pope Leo XIV have been exchanging blows over the war in Iran. Here’s exactly what’s been said. (Hear More)
➤ Another close call at a U.S. airport, this time on a runway in Louisville, Kentucky. (Listen Now)
➤ President Trump called Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones “nut jobs,” all in one post. (Podcast Available)
  
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➤ The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 Friday to move Chevron’s Louisiana coastal-damage lawsuit from state to federal court, overruling a lower court and putting a $745 million state judgment against the oil company in question. (More)
➤ The Senate approved a 10-day extension of the government’s FISA warrantless spy powers on Friday after House Republicans’ efforts to pass a longer renewal collapsed overnight, pushing the surveillance program’s expiration to April 30. (More)
➤ President Trump plans to nominate former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again, a year after Hamilton was ousted for telling Congress the agency shouldn’t be eliminated. (More)
➤ Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will resign May 31, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Thursday, ending the tenure of a key figure in President Trump’s deportation agenda. (More)
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➤ The San Diego Padres are being sold for $3.9 billion, an MLB record, to Clearlake Capital co-founder José E. Feliciano. The previous sale record was $2.4 billion for the New York Mets in 2020. (More)
➤ The Houston Texans signed edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. to a three-year, $150 million extension on Friday, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. (More)
➤ Villanova and Notre Dame will open the college basketball season with games in Rome this November, a trip inspired by Wildcats alum Pope Leo XIV and the schools’ shared Catholic heritage. (More)
➤ Golfer Max Homa said players who break clubs look “very, very spoiled,” when asked about Sergio Garcia angrily slamming the clubhead off his driver during the Masters. (See Video)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | Golf
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 Daily Market Report 04/17/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
24,468.48 |
1.52%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,126.06 |
1.20%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
49,447.43 |
1.79%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$77,465.75 |
3.08%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,849.40 |
1.34%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$80.94 |
2.97%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$84.00 |
-11.29%
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➤ Researchers found terminally ill patients often report vivid end-of-life dreams of reunions with loved ones, bright lights, and symbolic journeys, offering emotional comfort and insight into coping with death. (More)
➤ A UK bride’s sister-in-law was found guilty this week after she splashed the bride with black paint moments before her wedding. The bride cleaned up, changed dresses, and married two hours later despite the attack. (See Bride)
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 Daily Quote
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“This is too coincidental, and so we have to be investigating this. We need to have our nation’s top investigators, the FBI, and every agency looking into this matter.”
— Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) on the mysterious deaths or disappearances of 11 top U.S. scientists and researchers
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 Today’s Trivia
What name is often associated with the horse Paul Revere borrowed for his midnight ride?
Show me the answer
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