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 | Monday, April 7, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Defense Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency published the first digital document on a shared computer network, which is often regarded as the symbolic birth date of the Internet. Today, we're spotlighting 94-year-old Judith Viorst, who takes us through decades of reinvention in a charming essay that proves personal style only gets better with age. Today's sponsor is the inner-city ministry of Cru®. This Easter, they’re bringing joy to children in underserved communities—and you can be part of it. Join their mission today. | | | |  Trade Negotiations in Full Swing over Tariffs
At least 50 countries have approached the Trump administration to negotiate new trade deals as a wave of international tariffs begins to take effect. Vietnam, which sells far more to the U.S. than it buys in return—making it one of the largest contributors to America’s trade gap—said Sunday that it is “ready” to remove all tariffs on U.S. goods ahead of the country’s 46% levy, set to begin April 9. Meanwhile, the European Union is expected to approve retaliatory tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports in the coming days, escalating trade tensions. President Trump is urging Americans to “hang tough” as negotiations continue, saying the goal is to “bring back jobs and businesses like never before.” Meanwhile, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 1,531 points, or 4%, on Sunday evening. | Progressive Wave Targets Veteran Democrats A wave of young progressive Democrats is challenging veteran incumbents, reflecting deep frustration within the party over its direction and aging leadership. The movement has drawn comparisons to the Tea Party uprising that reshaped the GOP more than a decade ago. In California, Saikat Chakrabarti, a former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is running against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while Jake Rakov is challenging Rep. Brad Sherman. In Illinois, 26-year-old TikTok influencer Kat Abughazaleh is challenging longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky and calling for generational change. | UConn Women Blow Out South Carolina The UConn Huskies dominated the South Carolina Gamecocks 82–59 to win the women’s college basketball national championship, avenging their loss in the 2022 title game. It was a repeat of UConn’s blowout win earlier this season when they snapped South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak. Claiming their 12th national title, the Huskies return to the top of the women’s game for the first time since their four-year championship run from 2013 to 2016. Ayla Brown, a former Division I basketball player, American Idol contestant, and future host of The Flyover podcast—performed the national anthem before tipoff. Watch her sing here.
Love reading The Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.  | |  | | ➤ About 1,200 anti-Trump protests took place across the country Saturday in what was expected to be the largest single day of protests ever against the president. (More) ➤ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County, Texas, the epicenter of a fast-growing measles outbreak, following the death of a second child. (See Details) ➤ Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said that Democrats “have to take some responsibility” for the state of the country. (More) ➤ According to sources familiar with internal communications, Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg ended up in a Signal chat during airstrike planning after National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s phone mistakenly saved his number as spokesman Brian Hughes’ due to an autofill prompt. (See Details) ➤ The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to ease environmental reviews across 59% of U.S. national forests, rolling back Biden-era restrictions on logging to fast-track projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk. (More) ➤ New York education officials have sent a letter to the White House stating they won’t comply with demands to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. (See Details) | | | 
Easter Joy … in a Bag! Children love Easter treats! Yummy candy, a fun toy, and crayons for drawing spring flowers—these delight children of all ages! But many inner-city children never experience the simple joy of receiving an Easter surprise. Their families struggle to make ends meet and cannot afford this tradition. What’s more, they may have never understood the true meaning of Easter: the joy of Christ’s resurrection! Easter is far more than bunnies and eggs; it’s the hope found in Jesus! You can change this for a child — for an entire family. Your generosity can deliver a special Easter bag filled with goodies … but it contains so much more. Each bag also includes a clear presentation of the gospel, designed especially for children! For over 42 years, Easter Bags—an outreach of the inner-city ministry of Cru®—have been bringing joy … and hope of Easter … to families in need. Now you can join the movement, too! Light up a child’s face this Easter by giving an Easter bag today. Give Now | |  | | ➤ Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, becoming the league’s all-time leading goal scorer with his 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. (More) ➤ MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called the recent rise of controversial torpedo bats “absolutely good for baseball” during a recent Q&A. (More) ➤ Fencer Stephanie Turner received a black card in a Maryland tournament after she declined to compete against her male opponent, Redmond Sullivan. (More) ➤ The Tennessee Titans have canceled a private meeting with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, potentially signaling their intention to draft Miami’s Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. (More) ➤ The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament wrapped up Sunday, with Nebraska claiming the title in a 77–66 win over UCF in the championship game. (See Highlights) ➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | NBA | NHL | PGA | LPGA | NCAAW | NASCAR | F1 | NCAABB | NCAASB | Soccer
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➤ No. 1 seeds Florida and Houston face off for the national championship after comeback wins in the Final Four. Florida is a slight favorite, led by Walter Clayton Jr.'s historic tournament run. The game is scheduled for tonight at 8:50 p.m. ET. (See Details) ➤ UConn’s Final Four win drew 4.1 million viewers, a sharp drop from last year’s record-breaking numbers, highlighting Caitlin Clark’s absence from this year’s tournament spotlight. (More) ➤ Duke’s Cooper Flagg was named the Naismith Player of the Year yesterday, an award given to the top college basketball player in the country. (More) Flying together with our sponsor
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| | ➤ Israel’s F-35I Adir stealth fighter recently demonstrated its advanced capabilities by neutralizing Iranian air defenses from over 100 miles away, according to reports. (See Fighter) ➤ Speaking of Israel, President Trump will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today at the White House to discuss the war in Gaza, tariffs, and regional threats, officials confirmed. (More) ➤ Tens of thousands protested across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday as rents have doubled in a decade, with many demanding stronger tenant protections and action against speculative and tourist-driven housing pressure. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Love free stuff? Check out this list of the best freebies you can claim right now—no catch, just great deals. Don’t miss out on these easy wins! (More) | | |  | | ➤ U.S. Army First Sergeant Jorge Ríos is working with the animal rescue group Paws of War to bring a puppy he saved in the Middle East, named Beuhring, back to the U.S. (See Pup) ➤ At 94, the author reflects on her decades of personal style—from bohemian Greenwich Village girl to hat-loving retiree—and her ongoing desire to be “worth looking at.” (See Photos) ➤ Hyundai's Insteroid concept car looks like it burst out of a comic book—with boxy flares, LED light bars, and even a giant "Drift Mode" handle. (See Insteroid) | |  | | Can you fold a fitted sheet? - Yes
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- Can't be done
Saturday's Results: Do you have an electric vehicle? - No: 81.5%
- Yes: 6.9%
- Hybrid: 11.6%
| |  Daily Quote |  | "So what I was doing already was just avoiding tournaments where I knew there was a transgender fencer. But at this point, what else should I do? Should I just not sign up for any tournaments? I have no other options.”
— Stephanie Turner, a fencer who refused to compete against a male opponent in a tournament. | | |  Today's Trivia Which U.S. president was the last one to serve without a college degree? Show me the answer | | |
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