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:

• Bonus shares for all The Flyover readers who invest

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 $84,000 away from hitting $4 million raised—80% full. Once we cross that mark and announce our final investment date, I expect the final 20% to be filled.

That’s why I’m asking our readers one more time: will you consider investing in The Flyover today? 

This is the final month to invest.

But some of our readers are asking: “How do I get a return on my investment?”

Here’s why The Flyover is different:

• Already profitable after just two years (most start-ups never are)

• 80% gross margins and 24% net income (exceptional margins)

• In the top 1% of media start-ups (proven strength)

How investors could realize returns:

1. A Sale—Only to a partner who shares our values. (CNN or The New York Times need not apply.)

2. Public Listing—Shares traded openly on an exchange.

3. Profit Distributions (Dividends)—Because we’re already profitable, this is possible.

Recap: Sale. Listing. Distributions.

My Closing Pitch

More than 2,600 Flyover readers have already joined us as investors. We’re just $84,000 away from our next milestone—and once we hit it, we will announce our closing date. If you’ve been considering investing, now is the moment. Will you help us finish this round and together make The Flyover a news company truly owned by its readers.

Will you be one of the final investors who helps us keep The Flyover fully reader-owned?

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➤ U.S. forces killed an Al-Qaida–linked leader tied to a deadly attack on Americans in Syria. (Hear Details)

➤ Greenlanders recall forced sterilizations as tensions grow over the island’s future. (Hear More)

➤ A 100-year-old letter was discovered inside the walls of a Wyoming home. (Hear About Letter)

➤ The Pentagon ordered 1,500 Alaska-based soldiers to prepare for possible Minnesota deployment following escalating immigration protests in the state. (More)

➤ New York City socialists are organizing 4,000 activists into rapid-response teams using whistles and crowd-swarming tactics to obstruct expected ICE operations, modeling their approach after Minneapolis protests. (More)

➤ Virginia’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, signed 10 executive orders on her first day addressing affordability, housing, education, and rescinding state police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. (See Details)

➤ Egypt and Sudan welcomed President Trump’s offer to mediate their dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric facility affecting downstream water supplies. (More)

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➤ The Patriots outlasted the Texans 28-16 on Sunday in snowy Foxborough, Massachusetts, to advance to the AFC championship game. New England forced five turnovers, including four interceptions, and the teams combined for eight turnovers. (More)

➤ The Rams beat the Bears on Sunday night 20-17, advancing to the NFC championship game on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal in overtime. (More)

➤ President Trump plans to sign an executive order reserving the second Saturday in December exclusively for the Army-Navy Game, preventing any competing football broadcasts during a four-hour window on that day. (More)

➤ Lindsey Vonn, 41, earned another podium finish Sunday, placing second in the super-G in Tarvisio, Italy. She ranks second in the season super-G standings behind Sofia Goggia. (More)

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➤ President Trump is leading the largest U.S. delegation ever to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which kicks off today and is expected to center on Trump’s recent actions on the international stage. (More)

➤ Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries hit an all-time high of $9.355 trillion in November, with Japan and the U.K. owning the largest non-U.S. holdings. (More)

➤ Pipeline construction has hit its highest level since 2008 as demand rises for natural gas, with 12 new or expanded pipelines under construction in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. (See Details)

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➤ U.S. Congress passed a $24.4 billion budget for NASA last week in a move rejecting President Trump’s proposed deep fiscal cuts on the agency. The bill now heads to President Trump for signature. (More)

➤ Overnight temperatures in Florida dropped low enough to freeze iguanas, causing the cold-blooded reptiles to fall from trees, though authorities warn against picking them up as they revive above 50 degrees. (More)

➤ A California startup has launched a booking website to reserve a hotel room on the moon. Plans for “the first-ever permanent off-Earth structure” on the moon are slated for completion in 2032, with reservations currently priced at $1 million. (More)

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➤ The Chilean government has declared a state of catastrophe as wildfires have engulfed two regions in the South American nation. The fires have so far resulted in 16 deaths and forced 20,000 evacuations. (More)

➤ The EU has signed a free trade deal with Mercosur—comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones after 25 years of negotiations. (See Details)

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➤ South Korean Gen Z coined “Young 40s” to mock middle-aged millennials wearing streetwear and iPhones, as Apple’s market share dropped 4% among youth but rose 12% among fortysomethings over the past year. (See Details)

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Would you book a trip to the moon if money weren’t an issue?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever reconnected with an old friend from your past?

1. Yes, and it was great: 53%
2. No, but thought about it: 20%
3. Other: 14%
4. I should reach out: 13%

Today’s Trivia

How old was the oldest U.S. Olympian to compete at the Olympic Games? 

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