Sabtu, 25 April 2026

Storm Strikes Sooners, Furyk Captains Ryder Cup, and Kellogg's Goes Nostalgic

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1901, New York passed a state law requiring the initials of a car’s owner to be posted on the back of the vehicle. These were America’s first license plates, largely homemade. (See Photo)

If you grew up digging through a box of cereal for a hidden prize, you'll want to check out today's Et Cetera section. Kellogg's is bringing back its in-box toy promotion for the first time in years. What was your favorite cereal box prize growing up? Reply to this email and let us know.

Would you believe the firing squad is making a comeback in 2026? The Justice Department just made a major move to reshape the death penalty while also reversing the Biden administration's freeze on federal executions. When was the last time a firing squad was actually used in the U.S.? How soon could this new policy be put into place? And who could it apply to? On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Amy Hess answers all your questions and breaks down the latest on this developing story. Tune in here!

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Tornado Tears through Oklahoma

A confirmed EF-4 tornado tore through Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, destroying homes and forcing Vance Air Force Base to close.

The twister hit the city of about 50,000 just before 9 p.m. local time, leveling homes in the Gray Ridge neighborhood and trapping residents under debris. At least 40 homes were damaged, and first responders conducted door-to-door searches through the night. See photos and videos of the storm here.

Enid's mayor said 10 to 15 people suffered injuries, but remarkably, no fatalities have been reported. Vance, the Air Force's fourth-busiest airfield, remained without power and water Friday morning.

More severe storms are expected across Oklahoma through Saturday.

Soldier Bet on Secret Raid, Won $400K

A U.S. Special Forces master sergeant was arrested Thursday for allegedly using classified intelligence about the capture mission of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on prediction market Polymarket.

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, helped plan Operation Absolute Resolve and signed nondisclosure agreements before creating a Polymarket account and placing 13 bets totaling $33,000 in the days before the January raid on Caracas.

Van Dyke then tried to cover his tracks, moving his winnings to a foreign cryptocurrency vault and asking Polymarket to delete his account. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the top charge of wire fraud.

Home Improvement Stores Ranked

Lowe's is America's top-rated home improvement retailer, according to a recent customer satisfaction study, dethroning previous winners Menards and Ace Hardware.

The study surveyed more than 2,100 customers on factors including price, staff, merchandise, and online experience. Ace Hardware finished second, while Menards and Home Depot both scored below the industry average.

Overall, 64% of shoppers said they'd definitely return to their preferred store, up nine points from 2024, a jump credited to more proactive employees and customers doing better research online before visiting in person.

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➤ Firing squads are making a comeback. Here's what the Justice Department's major death penalty decision really means. (Hear More)

➤ GOP lawmakers have proposed to shift Virginia cities into D.C., escalating redistricting tensions. (Listen Now)

➤ Authorities say a teen has been accused of plotting to drive a vehicle into an historic Texas synagogue. (Podcast Available)

➤ Federal prosecutors ended a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing a path for Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the inspector general reviews Federal Reserve renovation cost overruns. (More)

➤ The FDA announced measures to speed development of psychedelic treatments for mental illness, expanding research into therapies while stressing they remain unproven and will be closely supervised. (More)

➤ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized European and Asian allies for not joining efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the era of “free riding” on U.S. protection is over. (More)

➤ The Trump administration extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days to ease fuel prices, allowing more shipments between U.S. ports as oil disruptions tied to Iran’s blockade drive costs higher. (More)

➤ A federal appeals court blocked President Trump’s directive suspending asylum access, ruling immigration law does not allow the administration to deny migrants the right to seek protection. (More)

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➤ The Giants, Commanders, and Cowboys all received A+ grades for their picks in round one of the NFL Draft, while the Rams’ selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson was given an F. (See All Grades)

➤ Paris has submitted a bid to host ice hockey at the 2030 Winter Olympics after the new mayor of Nice vocally opposed converting his city’s soccer stadium into an ice rink. (More)

➤ Jim Furyk is set to return as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches after Tiger Woods withdrew his name from consideration. (More)

➤ Michigan staffer Paige Shiver said her nearly four-year relationship with football coach Sherrone Moore was an "open secret" within the athletic department before his firing. (More)

Daily Market Report 04/24/2026

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	24,836.60	1.63%
▲	SPX S&P 500	7,165.08	0.80%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	49,230.71	-0.16%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$77,502.47	-0.98%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,725.40	0.43%
▲	SILVER Per Ounce	$75.68	0.28%
▼	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$94.88	-1.01%
▲	MXL Top Gainer	$60.32	+76.12%
▼	LBRDA Top Loser	$41.89	-25.74%

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➤ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he secretly underwent early-stage prostate cancer treatment after a 2024 surgery revealed a small tumor, delaying disclosure to prevent Iranian propaganda during wartime. (More)

➤ Palestinians in Deir al-Balah will vote in Gaza’s first election since 2006, with some pro-Hamas candidates, offering a rare gauge of the group’s support. (More)

➤ Automaker Toyota debuted CUE7, a 7-foot-2 humanoid robot, at a Tokyo arena, where it used AI to dribble a basketball and sink a free throw without human input, drawing cheers. (See CUE7)

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➤ An independent investigator says he decoded a Zodiac cipher linking suspect Marvin Margolis to the 1947 Black Dahlia murder, a claim authorities have not confirmed. (More)

➤ Kellogg's will revive its long-dormant in-box prize promotion on Sunday, including Toy Story 5 toys in select cereals as the breakfast cereal maker builds on the movie’s nostalgic childhood themes. (More)

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Not since school: 46%
Absolutely not: 21%
Yes, but never shared: 14%
Yes, and I still do: 12%
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Wildfires Spread, Whole Foods Expanding, and Mullet Toss

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1966, Florida Gov. Haydon Burns said his plane was trailed by UFOs following a campaign appearance in Orlando.

It’s cuteness overload at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society's newly renovated koala habitat featuring the facility's first joey. Learn more in Et Cetera.

Today's sponsor is American Veterans Center. They're reminding us that Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served our country. This year carries even more significance as America approaches its 250th birthday. The American Veterans Center is leading one of the most meaningful ways to honor that legacy.

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Wildfires Cause Air Quality Advisory, Road Closures

The wildfire crisis gripping North Florida and South Georgia intensified sharply Friday. A fire straddling the Georgia-Florida border had consumed more than 30,000 acres and was only 10% contained, with multiple Florida counties under mandatory evacuation orders.

Smoke blanketed Northeast Florida, triggering air quality advisories in Jacksonville and road closures across Nassau County. Florida Forest Service crews remain deployed across the region as officials urge residents near I-95 to monitor conditions.

Florida officials say an 18-month drought has set the stage for one of the worst fire seasons in decades. Extreme dryness and persistent winds continue to fuel rapid fire growth across the region.

USF Student Found Dead; One Missing

The remains of one of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students were discovered Friday on the Howard Frankland Bridge—a tragic turn in a case that has gripped Tampa Bay all week.

Hillsborough County deputies confirmed the remains belong to Zamil Limon, 27, a Bangladeshi Ph.D. candidate reported missing since April 16. His autopsy is pending, and no cause of death has been publicly announced.

A suspect—Limon's roommate—was taken into custody Friday following a barricade standoff at their shared Tampa home, which was triggered by a domestic violence call to deputies. Formal charges were filed, though specific details were not publicly disclosed at the time of the sheriff's news conference.

Authorities are still searching for Nahida Bristy, 27, also a Bangladeshi national and USF doctoral student, whose whereabouts remain unknown. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (813) 247-8200.

Ancient Past Unearthed at Cape Canaveral

University of Central Florida (UCF) anthropology students are excavating Native American artifacts, pottery, and 1800s homestead remains at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, continuing a decade-long archaeological partnership with the military.

Working at the DeSoto Grove Site near the Banana River, students have uncovered shark bones, turtle shells, and pottery from Indigenous hunter-gatherers who lived there between roughly 900 and the 1500s.

Led by UCF professor Sarah "Stacy" Barber, the Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project documents more than 100 sites spanning prehistoric peoples, 1800s homesteads and Cold War-era rocketry structures.

However, the Air Force has not earmarked funding for next year, and historians warn sea-level rise and coastal erosion could destroy some sites within 25 to 50 years.

This year’s National Memorial Day Parade, hosted by Honorary Grand Marshal Gary Sinise, is set to be the largest in its history. It stands as a powerful tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms.

What makes this event even more meaningful is how it is funded. The American Veterans Center receives no federal funding for the parade. It is made possible entirely by private citizens who believe in honoring those who served.

Your support helps bring this national moment of remembrance to life while also funding year-round efforts to preserve veterans’ stories, educate future generations, and produce documentaries that highlight the true cost of freedom.

If honoring our veterans matters to you, this is a meaningful way to take part.

➤ Orlando: Thirty-one sloths died in a warehouse on International Drive connected to the planned “Sloth World” tourist attraction, which hadn’t opened yet. Orange County issued a stop-work order; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating. (More)

➤ Statewide: Whole Foods Market is expanding its Florida footprint with new stores under development in multiple cities statewide, reflecting continued demand as fast-growing metro areas add residents. (More)

➤ Melbourne: Scientists say seagrass meadows devastated by recent hurricane seasons are making a surprising comeback along Florida’s East Coast. Researchers credit major storms for stirring up stagnant sediment, improving water clarity, and enabling regrowth. (More)

➤ Panama City Beach: City leaders approved plans to install 2,600 feet of 6-foot aluminum fencing around Aaron Bessant Park to improve safety during large-scale events at the Panhandle venue. (More)

➤ Cape Coral: The city's fourth annual Culture Fest returns today at Cultural Park, celebrating the city's global mix with live music, international cuisine, and cultural performances from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (More)

➤ Hillsborough County said it's unlikely to meet the Tampa Bay Rays' June 1 deadline for finalizing a stadium funding deal, which could jeopardize the entire project’s feasibility. (More)

➤ The Orlando Magic host the Pistons in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series this afternoon with the series tied 1-1. Tip off’s at 1 p.m. ET. (More)

➤ Five players from Florida schools went in the first round of the NFL Draft: Miami's Francis Mauigoa at No. 10, Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15, Florida's Caleb Banks at No. 18, Miami's Akheem Mesidor at No. 22, and UCF's Malachi Lawrence at No. 23. (More)

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Beyond the parade, your contribution supports programs that record oral histories from veterans across generations, host conferences connecting young cadets with firsthand accounts of service, and produce television specials that keep these stories alive.

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, there is a unique opportunity to ensure these sacrifices are never forgotten.

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➤ The 2026 Interstate Mullet Toss opened Friday at the Flora-Bama in Perdido Key, with tossing running through Sunday and $20 entry fees benefiting local charities. (More)

➤ The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society opens its renovated koala habitat today, celebrating the facility's first joey, born to mother Ellin last fall and still riding in her pouch. (More)

➤ The "Scarface mansion" in Key Biscayne just listed for $237 million, a South Florida real estate listing record. The waterfront compound features deep-water access and sweeping Biscayne Bay views. (More)

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