|  | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the world's first neon lights were turned on for public display at the Paris Motor Show by French inventor Georges Claude. Take a look at the video here. We're inviting you to make our Christmas edition extra special! What are your favorite Christmas memories or traditions? Reply to this email and share your festive moments with us. Please include your first name and city so we can give you credit when we publish some of your replies on Christmas. If you believe in second chances and the power of true redemption, this story from today's sponsor, Prison Fellowship International, shows how your support can transform lives even in the darkest places. | | | | Putin Meets Trump Envoys in Moscow U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday to present a revised 19-point peace plan that Ukrainian officials tentatively agreed to after weekend talks in Florida. The White House said it was "very optimistic" about the high-stakes meeting, which comes after two weeks of intense diplomacy around President Trump's proposal to end the nearly four-year war. Prior to the meeting, Putin warned that Russia is "ready right now" to fight if Europe seeks war, accusing European leaders of trying to sabotage peace talks by demanding changes to President Trump's proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to hear from Witkoff and Kushner immediately after their Putin meeting, with the U.S. envoys expected to brief him in Europe on Wednesday. | Dells Pledge $6.25B to Kid Savings Accounts Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, pledged $6.25 billion to seed new investment accounts, known as Trump Accounts, for roughly 25 million American children. Under the plan, Treasury will deposit $1,000 into accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028. The Dells' donation provides $250 for children 10 and under, targeting those who won't receive government seed money, especially in ZIP codes with a median family income of $150,000 or less. Parents, relatives, employers, or nonprofits can contribute up to $5,000 per year starting July 2026, with money invested in index funds. When beneficiaries turn 18, funds can be used for education, buying a home, or starting a business. The Dells called the move "a simple yet very powerful idea," encouraging other donors and businesses to join in as well. See who qualifies here. | Solar Flare Triggers US Storm Watch A strong solar flare erupted from a newly formed massive sunspot last Sunday, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday. The flare disrupted radio communications across Australia and parts of Southeast Asia and was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection that could impact power grids, navigation signals, and radio systems. The agency says the timing of the disruption remains uncertain, and the storm could arrive as early as today, with additional activity possible as sunspot AR4299 rotates to face Earth this week. Love reading The Flyover? Click here to share with your friends and family.  | |  | | 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 link will take you directly to these stories: ➤ An ex-British soldier-turned-alleged Russian spy was arrested on charges of aiding the assassinations of Ukrainian political figures. (Hear Details) ➤ Researchers warn that early smartphone use could cause major health problems for kids. (Listen Now) ➤ The hit series The Chosen has reportedly turned even lifelong atheists toward Christianity. (Hear More)  | | | | ➤ President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed new details Tuesday about a strike on an alleged drug boat, with Hegseth saying he didn’t see survivors after the first strike and wasn’t watching when the second strike was ordered. He said he supported the decision regardless. (See Details) ➤ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has recommended expanding the U.S. travel ban—which currently restricts or bars entry from 19 countries—to around 30 nations in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., last week. (See Details) ➤ Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election Tuesday, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in a race closely watched nationwide. (See Details) ➤ President Trump officially pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández for his drug trafficking conviction, calling the case an example of overreach by the Biden administration. Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking roughly 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S. (More) | | | Flying together with our sponsor Prison Fellowship International is transforming lives — and you can help bring hope to more prisoners, and healing to more crime victims! Consider Abraham's story. Inside a Nigerian prison, he replayed the moment his life collapsed. What began as a dream marriage ended in betrayal when his wife revealed a pregnancy that wasn't his. Rage overtook him, and in one tragic instant, he pushed her — costing the life of her child and landing him in prison. At first, Abraham was consumed by anger and guilt. Then he joined one of Prison Fellowship International's transformative in-prison programs, where he learned the ripple effect of crime and the power of forgiveness. Today, he admits, "I was the reason you lost your child. Please forgive me." For the first time, redemption feels possible. | | | | ➤ Ohio State was ranked No. 1 in this week's College Football Playoff Rankings, followed in order by Indiana, Georgia, and Texas Tech—all of which would receive first-round byes if the season ended today. The 12-team field includes three teams from the Big Ten, five from the SEC, two from the Big 12, one from the ACC, and Notre Dame. (See Full Rankings) ➤ An arbitration court ruled that Russian skiers and snowboarders will be allowed to compete in the Olympics this winter as neutral athletes. They'd been banned from international competition because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. (More) ➤ Kentucky hired Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as its head football coach yesterday, just one day after firing former coach Mark Stoops. Stein, 36, played quarterback at Kentucky's archrival Louisville from 2009 to 2012. (More) ➤ Women's Basketball AP Poll: UConn held onto its position as the No. 1 team in the country, while Texas rose two spots to replace South Carolina as No. 2. Tennessee fell the most this week, dropping five spots to No. 19 after losing by 22 points to UCLA. (See Full Poll) ➤ Yesterday's Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer Flying together with our sponsor ➤ We try a lot of products at The Flyover, but Particle's GravitΓ© Cologne instantly impressed us. 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The Modern Leather Case from Nomad is crafted with Horween leather that develops character over time, offering drop-tested protection without sacrificing style. Sleek, strong, and ready for whatever the day throws at him. Shop Nomad's Modern Leather Case and upgrade his everyday essential. | | | Daily Market Report 12/02/2025 | ▲ | NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations | 23,413.67 | 0.59% | | ▲ | SPX S&P 500 | 6,829.37 | 0.25% | | ▲ | DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average | 47,474.46 | 0.39% | | ▲ | BTC Bitcoin | $91,078.80 | 5.51% | | ▲ | GOLD Per Ounce | $4,238.70 | 0.10% | | ▲ | MDB Mongo DB | $401.99 | +22.23% | Bitcoin and gold are traded 24 hours a day. ➤ Big Stock Move: MongoDB stock rose over 22% on Tuesday after the cloud-native database provider exceeded quarterly earnings expectations and raised its full-year guidance. (More) ➤ The world economy will grow 3.2% this year, showing durability despite trade wars, according to the global Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD also raised its forecast for U.S. growth to 2%, higher than the forecast it made in June. (See Details) ➤ The Prada Group officially purchased its Milan-based fashion rival Versace in a highly anticipated $1.4 billion deal that's designed to relaunch Versace's fortunes. (More) ➤ Newell Brands will close 20 Yankee Candle stores, once a household name in the 1980s and '90s, beginning in January as part of a plan to streamline the brand's retail footprint. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Top 10 Wealth Management Firms of 2025. Whether you're looking for help with retirement, wealth management, or tax planning, the U.S. is home to thousands of advisors who can meet your specific needs. SmartAsset ranked the top 10 wealth management firms in the U.S. based on AUM, fees, and more. 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Justice systems often punish but rarely heal — leaving victims overlooked and offenders unchanged. Prison Fellowship International is changing that in prisons worldwide. Your generosity will bring victims and offenders together to confront the harm caused by crime, embrace accountability and discover healing in Gospel-centered ways. Lives are being transformed — anger replaced with peace, bitterness with forgiveness and brokenness with restoration. You can help this change grow. Your gift of $15 today will expand life-changing classes to more prisons and prisoners like Abraham, reducing recidivism and setting hearts free from the chains of guilt and resentment. | | | | ➤ President Trump's NASA pick, Jared Isaacman, pledged to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian in Virginia to Houston's Johnson Space Center. (See Details) ➤ Scientists detected tiny lightning bolts on Mars for the first time using the Perseverance rover's microphone, discovering 55 electrical discharges from dust storms and dust devils. (More) ➤ December's Cold Moon rises on Thursday as 2025's final supermoon, appearing 7-8% bigger and brighter than average full moons while reaching the highest point in the night sky of any full moon this year. (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Building wealth later in life doesn't have to be complicated. With unique discounts, programs, and perks available for Americans over 45, these 10 strategies could help stretch your money further. (LEARN MORE) | | | |  | | Wisdom Wednesday is brought to you by:  ➤ A couples counselor says this "green flag" is one of the strongest predictors of a successful relationship based on a study of 320 couples. (See Green Flag) ➤ These six first-date questions can reveal a person's priorities, passions, and compatibility beyond surface-level small talk, helping you decide if there's potential for a real connection. (See Questions) ➤ Psychologists recommend the "gray rocking" strategy to get through stressful holiday gatherings with difficult relatives, though experts warn it can harm relationships if used long-term. (See Strategy) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Upgrade your kitchen with this ultra-durable Titanium Cutting Board from TIBO, designed to resist scratches, odors, and bacteria. Its sleek, non-porous surface protects your knives while offering unbeatable stability for everyday prep. Easy to clean and built to last, it's the premium board serious home cooks swear by. (LEARN MORE) | | | | | ➤ TSA will charge travelers without a Real ID or a passport a $45 fee starting Feb 1. The fee is valid for 10 days before travelers must pay again. (See Details) ➤ FabergΓ©'s Winter Egg sold for $30.2 million at Christie's London, breaking the auction record for the legendary Russian jeweler's work, topping previous records set in 1994 and 2002. (See Egg) ➤ An Italian mayor apologized after his town's Christmas ice rink trapped opera legend Luciano Pavarotti's statue knee-deep in ice, angering Pavarotti's widow for "ridiculing" her late husband's memory. (More) ➤ A herd of elk crowded into two Loveland, Colorado, backyards, filling every available space, after the same herd recently shut down a local golf course and blocked a highway. (See Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ This Christmas, you can bless the children of persecuted Christians while honoring someone you love. Each $35 Christmas Care Pack includes a children's Bible, clothing, school supplies, and a toy, all customized for the child's region. The Voice of the Martyrs will send an acknowledgment card and an ornament to those you honor. Sponsor a pack today. | | | | Do you check the expiration date on food before you buy it? - Yes
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- Only before I eat it
Yesterday's Results: What's your favorite room in your house? - Living Room: 31%
- Kitchen: 14%
- Den: 14%
- Bedroom: 13%
- Other: 11%
- Office: 10%
- Bathroom: 7%
| | Daily Quote | | "We know that when children have accounts like this, they're much more likely to graduate from high school, from college, buy a home, start a business, and less likely to be incarcerated." — Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, on funding Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. children | | | Today's Trivia What trees traveled the most miles before being planted? Show me the answer | | |
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