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Monday, April 28, 2025
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Good Morning! On this day in 1881, notorious outlaw Billy the Kid escaped from the Lincoln County jail in New Mexico. He evaded capture until July 14, when he was ambushed and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett.
Today’s the day: The Flyover podcast is officially launching. If you don’t have time to read—or just prefer to listen—you can catch our 15-minute news roundup on the go, wherever your morning takes you.
A huge thank you to our readers who shared thoughtful, practical feedback in our recent focus group. You helped shape this new way to deliver the stories that matter.
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 At Least 11 Killed in Vancouver Car Attack
At least 11 people were killed and more than two dozen injured Saturday night when a driver plowed an SUV into crowds at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, police said.
Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, a local resident with a history of mental health issues, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with more charges expected.
Authorities ruled out terrorism, saying the victims, ranging from 5 to 65 years old, were enjoying a family-friendly celebration when tragedy struck.
Vancouver’s police chief called it “the darkest day in our city’s history,” and leaders across Canada offered condolences ahead of the country’s national election.
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Agriculture Secretary ‘Preparing’ for Farmer Bailout
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated on Sunday that the Trump administration is ready to bail out U.S. farmers if necessary as global trade wars continue to weaken agricultural exports.
In an interview, Rollins said of the potential bailout, “The prayer is that that doesn’t need to happen,” but that the administration is “preparing” for it.
Sales of key agricultural commodities, particularly soybeans and pork, to China have fallen sharply amid tariff fallout, with net pork sales down 72% from the previous week, according to a new report.
During lighter tariff battles with China during Trump’s first term, the administration paid out tens of billions of dollars in farm subsidies.
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Titanic Letter Sells for $399,000
A letter written aboard the Titanic by Colonel Archibald Gracie, one of the ship’s most notable survivors, has shattered records by selling for $399,000 at auction, far exceeding its original $75,000 estimate. See the letter here.
Penned on April 10, 1912, the day Gracie boarded, the letter reflects his early impressions of the ship and was successfully sent during Titanic’s final stop at Queenstown, Ireland, before later reaching its recipient in London.
Just hours before the sinking, Gracie played squash, swam in the ship’s pool, attended a church service, and mingled with fellow passengers. Later that night, he was awoken by the sudden silence of the engines and rushed to assist women and children into lifeboats.
Gracie survived by finding refuge on an overturned collapsible boat, and later wrote a book about his experiences. Find out more about Gracie here.
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➤ President Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. (See Details)
➤ Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced his intention to run for political office in the future, fueling speculation that he may seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. (See Details)
➤ An illegal immigrant has been arrested on charges of stealing Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem’s purse while she was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant last week. (More)
➤ President Trump has called for all U.S. ships, military and commercial, to have free passage through the Panama and Suez canals, exhibiting a continued concern with Chinese influence over the key waterways. (See Details)
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Dear Flyover Reader,
771 days!
It was 771 days ago that we launched The Flyover with a simple belief: everyday Americans, like us, are sick of the mainstream media.
Since our launch, news coverage has gotten even worse. Celebrity journalists push their own agendas while pretending to be impartial, and they have no problem lying to you if it helps their careers.
We don’t claim to be perfect, but if we get something wrong, we own it. Why? Because your trust is the foundation of our success.
In just 771 days, we’ve seen that millions of Americans still value straightforward, fact-driven journalism—something rare in today’s circus of broadcast, cable, and print outlets. Over 1.3 million readers have joined us, making The Flyover one of America’s fastest-growing and largest news platforms.
Here’s the deal: delivering free, unbiased news requires your support. While our advertisers help, they don’t cover all our costs. Many of you have asked how you can contribute. The Flyover is, and will always be, 100% free. To keep it that way, I’m asking readers who are able to make a special contribution.
April 30 is an important financial deadline for us. I understand not everyone can give; for some, $15 is a sacrifice. Any amount, large or small, will help us continue providing fair, unbiased news and meet our financial goals by the end of next month. Will you make a special contribution today?
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➤ Liverpool became Premier League champion on Sunday with a 5-1 win over Tottenham, matching Manchester United’s all-time record of 20 titles. (More)
➤ The NFL is investigating the prank call on former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. Sanders had purchased a phone with a private number known only by NFL teams prior to the draft to avoid such a situation. (More)
➤ The New York Yankees are removing star reliever Devin Williams from their closer role after his rough start to the season. Williams, a two-time recipient of the Hoffman Reliever of the Year Award, was one of the Yankees’ top offseason additions. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s results: NASCAR | MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA
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➤ Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closed one of his RV dealerships in Greenville, North Carolina, after the city sued him over his basketball-court-sized American flag and hit the company with $15,000 in fines. (More)
➤ Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $185 million to customers after a class-action lawsuit accused the bank of placing mortgages into COVID-era forbearance without clear consent. (More)
➤ Plane ticket prices fell in March with major airlines citing a weakened domestic travel demand due to ongoing global trade wars. (See Details)
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➤ Pope Francis underwent an embalming process called thanatopraxis, which slowed decomposition as he lay in-state for three days before his funeral. (More)
➤ The fashion world will soon welcome handbags made from T-Rex leather, produced through an innovative process that uses recreated fossil DNA to manufacture leather. (See Bag)
➤ NASA’s Dragonfly, a car-sized, nuclear-powered rotorcraft, has passed a crucial review, keeping the mission on track for a 2028 launch to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan. (See Dragonfly)
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➤ One person was killed and 11 others wounded late Saturday night after gunfire broke out on busy North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (More)
➤ The White House honored First Lady Melania Trump’s 55th birthday Saturday by sharing a series of glam photos from her time in the role. (See Photos)
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 Daily Quote
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“It is a fine ship, but I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.”
— Archibald Gracie, Titanic first-class passenger and survivor, in a letter written onboard to his great-uncle.
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Today’s Trivia
