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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1958, Jack Kilby, a newcomer at Texas Instruments, built the first integrated circuit, revolutionizing electronics. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for this invention.
Today, we bring you images from NASA’s James Webb Telescope, which just captured a colossal baby star firing off twin jets stretching eight light-years—an awe-inspiring peek into how massive stars are born.
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 Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer Intensifies
The FBI released photos of a college-age person of interest and offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Kirk was fatally shot during a Turning Point USA event on Sept. 10, 2025, with authorities recovering an older model Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle in a wooded area where they believe the suspect fled.
Kirk’s death was announced by President Trump, who praised the influential activist as a “truly Great American Patriot.” On Thursday morning, Trump, at an observance of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, said he would posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Vice President JD Vance’s plane, Air Force Two, was set to transport Kirk’s casket from Utah to Arizona on Thursday, where his family lives and Turning Point USA is headquartered. Vance and second lady Usha Vance were scheduled to meet with Kirk’s family and close friends in Salt Lake City before the trip.
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Paramount Skydance Eyes Warner Bros. Buyout
Paramount Skydance is preparing an all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to acquire the entire company before its planned corporate split, according to reports.
The potential deal would combine CBS, HBO, CNN, and two powerhouse film studios under one umbrella, plus a treasure trove of sports rights and blockbuster franchises. Warner Bros.’s nearly $33 billion market capitalization is more than double that of Paramount Skydance.
Warner shares surged 29% on the news, with Paramount Skydance up 6%. The bid is backed by Larry Ellison, who this week became the world’s richest man, while his son David Ellison is set to lead the combined media giant.
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Poll: Cost of Living Tops U.S. Concerns
Nearly half of Americans now identify the cost of living as their biggest personal challenge in 2025, according to a new Statista Consumer Insights survey of over 4,000 U.S. adults.
Physical and mental health concerns ranked significantly lower at 26%, marking a notable shift from pre-pandemic trends when health and political issues dominated public sentiment rather than personal economics.
The survey reflects broader economic realities after years of inflation and higher interest rates, creating what analysts called a “silent squeeze” on middle-income earners. See data visualization here.
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From the Founder’s Desk:
Why I Want The Flyover Readers to Own The Flyover
When I decided to accept investors in The Flyover, one thing mattered to me more than anything: that our readers would have the chance to become our owners. If I had my druthers, every single investor in The Flyover would be a Flyover reader. That’s why we’ve structured this offering with you in mind:
Legally, the offering is open to any U.S. citizen. But my heart—and our strategy—are focused on keeping ownership in the hands of our readers. Right now, we’re less than $130,000 away from hitting $2 million raised. Once we cross that mark, the extra 5% bonus goes away.
That’s why I’m asking our readers one more time: will you consider investing in The Flyover today?
But some of our readers are asking: “How do I get a return on my investment?”
Here’s why The Flyover is different:
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How investors could realize returns:
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A Sale – Only to a partner who shares our values. (CNN or the New York Times need not apply.)
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Public Listing – Shares traded openly on an exchange.
- Profit Distributions (Dividends) – Because we’re already profitable, this is possible.
Recap: Sale. Listing. Distributions.
My Closing Pitch
More than 1,225 Flyover readers have already joined us as investors. We’re just $130K away from our next milestone—and once we hit it, the chance at 10% bonus shares drops to 5%. If you’ve been considering investing, now is the moment. Let’s finish this round together and make The Flyover a news company truly owned by its readers.
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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.
➤ NASA announced bans on Chinese nationals working at its facilities as space race tensions grow. (Hear Why)
➤ A new survey highlights shifting American attitudes about the value of a college education. (Hear More)
➤ A German auto show revealed the future of technology: are flying cars almost here? (Listen Now)
  
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➤ Democratic leaders in Congress are pushing the GOP to include major concessions on health care policy in order to win Democratic votes for a funding package to keep the government open past Sept. 30. (See Details)
➤ Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife was sentenced Thursday to 4.5 years in prison for accepting bribes including cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, in exchange for using her husband’s political influence. (More)
➤ The House erupted in shouts and groans after Speaker Mike Johnson held a moment of silent prayer for murdered conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparked by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) requesting spoken prayers. (See Details)
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➤ The NCAA permanently banned three basketball players from Fresno State and San Jose State for their involvement in a sports betting scheme that involved wagering on games they themselves were playing in. (More)
➤ Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman gave up his first hit since July 23 on Wednesday, ending a 17-game streak. He entered the game having faced 50 consecutive batters without a hit, the third-longest streak in modern MLB history. (More)
➤ The Carolina Panthers fired a communications department staffer yesterday after he posted a controversial response on social media to the shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Golf
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 Daily Market Report 09/11/2025
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
22,043.07 |
0.72%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
6,587.47 |
0.85%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
46,108.00 |
1.36%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$114,453.49 |
0.44%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$3,675.30 |
0.87%
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OPEN
Opendoor Technologies Inc. |
$10.52 |
+79.52%
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Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Opendoor stock rocketed nearly 80% higher on Thursday after the online real estate company named Shopify executive Kaz Nejatian as CEO and co-founder Keith Rabois as chairman. (More)
➤ Mortgage rates fell this week to 6.35% from last week’s 6.5%, the largest weekly drop in the past year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. (More)
➤ U.S. household wealth rose to a record $176.3 trillion in the second quarter, driven by a rising stock market and high property prices, according to the Federal Reserve. (More)
➤ Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2026 are estimated to increase around 2.7%, which would add about $54 to the average retirement benefit. (More)
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➤ OpenAI may begin notifying police when teens express suicidal intent on ChatGPT, according to CEO Sam Altman. The shift follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot helped a California teen plan his suicide. (More)
➤ NASA’s James Webb Telescope spotted a giant baby star shooting out twin space jets 8 light-years long, offering a rare glimpse into how massive stars are born. (See Baby Star)
➤ Researchers have discovered three new species of deep-sea snailfish off the California coast, using advanced submersibles and DNA analysis to study the jelly-like creatures found more than 13,000 feet below the surface. (See Snailfish)
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Friday Entertainment is brought to you by:
➤ Comedy Central temporarily pulled a South Park episode parodying Charlie Kirk after his assassination on Wednesday, substituting an earlier episode in its place. (More)
➤ Actress Polly Holliday, best known for playing Flo on the sitcom Alice and her catchphrase “Kiss my grits,” died Tuesday in Manhattan from pneumonia. She was 88. (See Polly)
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➤ The U.S. marked the 24th anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero, with President Trump attending ceremonies while Vice President Vance diverted to Utah to mourn slain activist Charlie Kirk. (More)
➤ Police in Idaho Springs, Colorado, arrested 33-year-old Alec Bogus after he bolted from Indian Hot Springs wearing only a Speedo and covered in mud. Bogus, a suspect in a credit card fraud case, ran up a mountain and hid in a shed before being caught, with the bizarre chase captured on body camera video. (Watch Video)
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 Daily Quote
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“I put my life in his hands and he strung me like a puppet.”
— Nadine Menendez, at her sentencing for her role in the federal bribery scheme involving her husband, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez
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 Today’s Trivia
Which two NFL teams offered President Gerald Ford contracts?
Show me the answer
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