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Friday, April 17, 2026 |
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Good Morning! On this day in 1964, the Ford Mustang was introduced at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York, and was simultaneously launched in Ford showrooms across America, where nearly 22,000 Mustangs were quickly sold. There's plenty of movie news on this Friday, from the much-anticipated return of Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete Mitchell in a new Top Gun movie, to an animated sequel to Willy Wonka, and even the return of the late Val Kilmer in an AI-generated film performance. You can read about all of these and more in our top stories and Entertainment Friday section below. If you're planning a trip this summer, you need to hear this: Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since February, and airlines are passing every penny along to you, through higher fares, fewer flights, and hidden fees. On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown explains how the war in Iran is affecting travel costs across the board. Plus insight on what airlines aren't telling you and what experts say you should do now to protect your summer plans. Tune in here! Today’s sponsor, Fisher Investments, is helping you plan your ideal retirement with a free guide designed to align your goals, timeline, and investment strategy for lasting financial confidence. |
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 Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials from the two countries met in Washington, President Trump said Thursday. The truce went into effect at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. In a follow-up, Trump added that he will be inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon to the White House “for the first meaningful talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983, a very long time ago.” The pause in Israel's nearly seven-week campaign against Hezbollah could unlock stalled US-Iran peace talks. Tehran had demanded an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a precondition for any deal ending Operation Epic Fury. Meanwhile, the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect. Central Command said 13 vessels have been turned away, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran's new regime to "choose wisely" on reaching a deal. |
GOP Finalizing National Privacy BillA House GOP working group led by Energy and Commerce leaders is finalizing a draft national privacy bill that would override state privacy statutes and sharply limit individuals' ability to sue companies, while a Democratic-sponsored alternative quietly moves through committee. The draft would preempt roughly 20 existing state laws, according to a source. The draft would not allow individuals to sue companies for violating their privacy rights, potentially limiting enforcement to government regulators such as state attorneys general or the Federal Trade Commission. Democrats are opposed to that national plan, instead supporting a framework that allows people to bring individual lawsuits against companies and that allows states to implement tougher standards. Separately, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 8014, the "Online Privacy Act of 2026," on March 19. The bill would create a new Digital Privacy Agency to enforce them. It has no bipartisan support so far. |
Tom Cruise to Return in New Top Gun SequelParamount Pictures officially confirmed Thursday that Top Gun 3 is in active development, with Tom Cruise returning as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and Jerry Bruckheimer reprising his producing role. The sequel follows 2022's blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, which grossed roughly $1.5 billion globally and was widely credited with reviving theatrical moviegoing after the pandemic. It earned six Oscar nominations, winning for Best Sound. Paramount film co-heads Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg revealed that a script by Ehren Kruger, who co-wrote Maverick, is well underway. No director has been attached, and a release date has not been set.
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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. Clicking the links will take you directly to these stories: ➤ Planning a summer trip? Rising oil prices could cost you more than you think. (Hear Details) ➤ A former Virginia lieutenant governor is dead after a domestic tragedy that left two teenagers without both parents. (Hear Episode) ➤ The head of the world's top energy agency just said Europe could run out of jet fuel in the next six weeks. (Listen Now)   
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➤ The House on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution to end the fight in Iran by a razor-thin 214-213 vote, with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., the lone Republican joining all but one Democrat in backing the measure. (More) ➤ President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, his former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC, filling a post that has sat without a permanent director since last August. (More) ➤ A federal judge on Thursday again halted construction of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom but said underground bunker and security work can continue, pausing enforcement for one week to allow a Supreme Court appeal. (More) ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection will open a refund portal on April 20 for businesses seeking to recover Trump administration tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with the government potentially owing up to $175 billion. (More) |
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➤ The NBA play-in tournament continues tonight with two do-or-die games: The Hornets play the Magic for a No. 8 seed in the East, while the Warriors play the Suns for a No. 8 seed in the West. (How to Watch) ➤ 170 million Americans watched regular-season NBA games this year, an 86% increase over last season and the league's largest audience in 24 years. (More) ➤ The MLB Players Association fired both their COO and head of human resources this week after conducting an internal investigation into financial impropriety. The move comes months after the DOJ launched a federal investigation into the union’s business dealings. (More) ➤ The NFL has begun onboarding potential replacement officials as the league and its referees' union continue negotiations on a new deal. (More) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | Golf Flying together with our sponsor
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 Daily Market Report 04/16/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
24,102.70 |
0.36%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,041.28 |
0.26%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
48,578.72 |
0.24%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$75,211.14 |
0.54%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,811.70 |
0.24%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$78.61 |
-1.11%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$90.06 |
-1.35%
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AXTI
AXT Inc. |
$81.72 |
+29.86%
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day. ➤ Big Stock Move: AXT stock jumped nearly 30% on Thursday as high volatility continues to rock the manufacturer of high-performance semiconductor substrates. (More) ➤ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Wednesday and Thursday. So far this week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 3.3% and 5.2%, respectively, while the Dow has advanced more than 1%. (More) ➤ PepsiCo beat first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as price cuts of up to 15% on Lay's and Doritos drove Frito-Lay volume back into growth. (More) ➤ Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy process could end instead in liquidation as soon as this week, as the spike in fuel prices threatens to add $360 million in costs against just $337 million cash on hand. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ A number of The Flyover staff have turned to Cozy Earth robes when they want to give something that feels both practical and high-end. They’re soft, breathable, and comfortable enough to live in. Browse the robes and check one more gift off your list. Use code FLYOVER for 20% off. |
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➤ Shoe company Allbirds is ditching sneakers to become an AI cloud-computing firm called NewBird AI, with a long-term goal of offering a fully integrated cloud computing model. (More) ➤ The Lyrid meteor shower has begun, with up to 18 shooting stars per hour expected to peak on the night of April 21-22, when Earth passes through comet Thatcher's densest debris trail. (See Details) ➤ A massive study of 16,000 ancient genomes found that natural selection in West Eurasians has favored red hair and lighter skin while reducing male-pattern baldness over the past 10,000 years. (See Study) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Worried about eye bags, dark spots, wrinkles, and just not looking the way you used to? Particle Face Cream is the breakthrough men’s skincare solution engineered to tackle these problems. Featured on Fox News and tested by our team with real results, it’s easy, effective, and worth adding to your routine. (LEARN MORE) |
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➤ An AI-generated version of Val Kilmer debuted Wednesday in the first trailer for As Deep as the Grave, as filmmakers used archival footage to recreate the late actor. (See Val) ➤ Legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM Studios released a teaser for Spaceballs: The New One, the sequel to the classic comedy film Spaceballs with Brooks joking, “It's just like the old one, but newer.” (See Teaser) ➤ Willy Wonka attempts to revive his factory after serving jail time for turning a child into a blueberry in a Netflix animated reimagining of Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, starring the voices of Kit Connor and Taika Waititi, debuting in 2027. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Feminine Product companies have now been sued for millions. Why? It's all thanks to a dangerous chemical that's hidden in their products and gives you bladder leaks: Even if you haven't used a tampon, pad, or pantyliner in years (according to new Harvard research). And this could force you into a life of shame, diapers, and loneliness, like many of my ex-patients had. Unless you 1. Avoid this chemical and 2. Stop pee leaks for good! With this: Easy 7-Second Harvard-Backed "Bladder Restoration" Trick That's Already Changed The Lives of 52,000+ Women (No Kegels, Botox, Or Surgery) |
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Would you watch a movie starring an AI-generated version of your favorite actor?
- Yes
- No
- Depends
Yesterday's Results: Have you played croquet in the last five years?
- No: 82%
- Yes: 11%
- I've watched: 7%
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 Daily Quote
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"Both sides want to see PEACE, and I believe that will happen, quickly!”
— President Trump announcing a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon |
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 Today's Trivia
Which two American icons are believed to have inspired the name of the Ford Mustang? Show me the answer |
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