➤ President-elect Donald Trump says he is in favor of visas for highly skilled immigrants after Elon Musk voiced support for the H-1B program that permits U.S. companies to hire foreign workers. (More)

➤ The Biden administration is set to send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine as the president pushes for as much aid to Ukraine as possible before leaving office. (See Details)

➤ President Joe Biden privately regrets dropping out of the presidential race and believes he would have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in November’s election, according to multiple anonymous sources. (More)

Dear Flyover Reader,

About a year ago, I sat down to write you a note. We’ve come a long way since that day!

Last year, I was excited about arriving at 520,000 readers. This year, we’re over 950,000.

Last year, we had exactly one edition of The Flyover. This year, we have eight. (We’ll make that nine in January! An official announcement is coming soon.)

How did we make it this far together in just two years? Simply put, we got here because of you.

We supply the elbow grease, the late nights, and about 1,500 words per day, sure.

None of it would matter if you weren’t with us. The Flyover would crash and burn without the direct support of our readers, and we appreciate you.

Now, we’re turning our attention to 2025. We have big plans, and we need lots of help to accomplish them. If you enjoy reading The Flyover in the mornings, would you consider giving us a year-end gift?

Despite all those big numbers, we’re still a small operation. I would really appreciate your support!

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I’m grateful for all your support in 2024, and I’m excited to grow together in 2025.

Thank you!
-Cole, CEO

➤ The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25. Both teams are headed for the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 48-14, while the Washington Commanders won in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 to clinch a playoff berth. (See Scores)

➤ The College Football Playoff continues tomorrow as 6th-seeded Penn State will face 3rd-seeded Boise State at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (See Preview)

➤ Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin returned to action on Saturday night after missing a month with a broken leg. Ovechkin trails Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record by 24 as the season enters its final stretch. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NFL | NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer 

Prime VIP tickets for New York's Times Square ball drop hit $7,500 per person at Marriott Marquis, with amenities including terrace views, buffet, and open bar. (See Details)

A Florida dog missing for over a week came home on Christmas Eve, alerting her family by ringing the doorbell. (Watch Video)

Here are the top nine Champagnes recommended for New Year's Eve 2025, ranging from Dom Pérignon's Basquiat edition at $300 to Armand de Brignac's rare vintage at $3,200. (See List)

Surgeon Reveals How To Grow Back Thinning Brows

➤ Charles Dolan, the creator of HBO and a cable TV innovator, died at 98 with a net worth of $5.4 billion. (More)

➤ German discount grocery store Aldi announced it's opening 17 new locations across nine states—part of an initiative to add 800 new stores by 2028. (See Locations)

➤ Hertz is offering electric vehicle renters the chance to purchase their rented cars directly in an attempt to offload its inventory, including Teslas. (More)

Dear Reader,
The Flyover wouldn’t exist without you.

It might sound like a cliche, but it’s true. If you didn’t tell your friends & family about us, we wouldn’t grow. If you didn’t support us directly, we couldn’t keep the lights on.

The Flyover is all about you!

We’re grateful for all your support this year, and we’re excited to make this even better in 2025. Would you help us with a year-end gift? I would truly appreciate it!

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➤ Swedish tech company Candela is producing the world’s first “flying” electric ferries, hoping to set sail on Lake Tahoe by the end of 2025. (See Photo)

➤ Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin has secured FAA approval for its New Glenn rocket, allowing orbital missions from Florida. The debut flight is scheduled for early 2025. (See Photo)

➤ China has approved construction for the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet, which could produce three times as much energy as the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world’s largest. (More)

➤ Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to undergo prostate surgery Sunday after doctors diagnosed him with a urinary tract infection. (More)

➤ Chinese automaker BYD faced scrutiny after authorities found 163 workers allegedly working in poor conditions at its Brazil construction site amid human trafficking allegations. (More)

➤ Georgia's newly sworn-in president Mikheil Kavelashvili faced immediate resistance as outgoing leader Salome Zourabichvili refused to recognize his legitimacy, with protests erupting over the country's suspended EU bid. (See Details)

➤ Let’s face it—gifting period protection is, well, considerate! Knix Leakproof Underwear is designed for real life, offering comfort and confidence around the clock. Whether for light days or heavy flows, it’s the ultimate self-care essential that fits seamlessly into anyone’s day. Right now is their End of Year Sale, for 15% off everything, plus up to 60% off seasonal items.

➤ Two men died from exposure in Washington state's Gifford Pinchot National Forest after disappearing during a Christmas Eve Bigfoot-hunting expedition, officials said following a three-day search. (More)

➤ Magnus Carlsen, a chess grandmaster, withdrew from two major tournaments in New York after refusing to change out of his jeans, defying the dress code. (See Details)

➤ Bison braved a blizzard in Yellowstone, with videos showing them enduring harsh winds and feeding in geothermal creeks. (Watch Video) 

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How was 2024 for you?

1. Amazing
2. Pretty good
3. Meh
4. Rough
5. A Rollercoaster

Yesterday's Results:

Will you return any Christmas gifts or purchases this year?

1. Yes: 16.4%
2. No: 69.6%
3. Maybe: 8.1%
4. Already have: 5.7%

Today's Trivia

Which civilization is credited with creating the first bacon? 

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