Dupre Disqualified, Ban Lifted on Protesters, and Tobacco Road Rivalry Renews

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1904, a discarded cigarette in Baltimore's business district ignited the Great Baltimore Fire, which burned for 31 hours and destroyed 80 blocks. Officials reported that 1,500 buildings were lost, but fortunately, there were no fatalities. You can view a collection of photos of the fire here.

Today, as promised, The Flyover introduces its 2026 Winter Olympics special section as Friday's opening ceremony unfolded in Italy. This is where you can keep up with daily news from the Olympics, including the athletes, events, and even an ongoing medal count for U.S. teams. You'll find it just past the Sports section in today's edition.

Housekeeping note: The Flyover team finished a productive annual meeting this week, and the team is heading back to their home states to resume regular service. Today's issue is abbreviated, but we’ll be back to our full-length editions on Sunday.

Today’s sponsor is Fisico, sharing a simple, science-backed approach designed to combat “joint drought” and help restore smoother, more comfortable movement in just seconds a day.

Trump Officially Unveils TrumpRx.gov

President Trump on Feb. 5 launched TrumpRx.gov, a government-backed site offering 40 discounted prescription drugs to Americans paying cash, calling it a major step to curb U.S. price disparities nationwide.

The administration says "most-favored-nation" deals with 16 major drugmakers will bring U.S. prices down to the lowest paid abroad, cutting Medicaid costs for cash buyers, too.

TrumpRx lists about 40 drugs, showing savings and generating pharmacy coupons or directing users to mail-order options. Discounts do not apply to insurance and generally won't count toward deductibles today.

Officials highlighted lower prices for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, inhalers, HIV, diabetes, and IVF medications. Experts praised the one-stop coupon hub, but noted the list is limited and savings vary overall.

Three fans, 60 Years of Super Bowls

Three lifelong football fans—the last remaining members of the "never missed a Super Bowl" club dating back to Super Bowl I in 1967—are returning this Sunday for the 2026 game, and it will probably be the last time as a group.

Don Crisman of Maine, nearing 90, and Tom Henschel of Florida, 84 and recovering from a stroke, said this trip will likely end their streaks at 60 straight Super Bowls.

Gregory Eaton of Michigan, 86, says he plans to keep attending as long as he's physically able, still hoping to one day see the Detroit Lions reach the game. He remains the only one still working.

"I think all of them are big, they're all fun. It's just gotten so commercial. It's a $10,000 trip now," Eaton said.

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Why Getting Up From A Chair Gets Harder Each Year (It's Not Age)

How do some folks stay active well into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s... while others find themselves hobbling down stairs or needing to rock back and forth just to get out of a chair?

According to a breakthrough discovery by Harvard University scientists, it comes down to a hidden culprit that dries out your joints from the inside: "joint drought."

When this "drought" is addressed, it not only soothes joint discomfort but makes joints feel younger and more mobile than they have in years. And doing this is surprisingly simple—just 5 seconds a day.

A Boston medical doctor has helped hundreds of thousands of people beat joint drought with this approach. Thousands across the country are reporting remarkable results.

Kay Gilbert from Athens, Alabama says, "I'm 73 and feel like running all over the place again. My kids say I outshop them in Walmart."

Learn More: Why Getting Up Shouldn't Hurt

➤ The Associated Press voted Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford as the NFL's Most Valuable Player, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett as Defensive Player of the Year, and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel as Coach of the Year. (See All Winners)

➤ Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Sonny Jurgensen—considered one of the best signal callers of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s—passed away yesterday at 91 years old. (More)

➤ The SEC distributed over $1 billion to its 16 universities this year—an average of $72.4 million per school. (More)

➤ No. 4 Duke basketball faces off against No. 14 North Carolina tonight in the latest star-studded installment of the Tobacco Road Rivalry. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. (More)

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Daily Market Report 02/06/2026

▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	23,031.21	2.18%
▲	SPX S&P 500	6,932.30	1.97%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	50,115.67	2.47%
▲	BTC Bitcoin	$70,189.25	11.94%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$4,972.00	2.28%
▲	SILVER Per Ounce	$76.93	0.52%
▲	OIL West Texas Intermediate Crude	$63.51	0.35%

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The Olympics opening ceremony on Friday featured a DJ booth made of ice, life-sized bobblehead composers, and a performance from Mariah Carey. (More)

The World Anti-Doping Agency is investigating claims that ski jumpers injected themselves with hyaluronic acid to gain an aerodynamic advantage in the Games. (More)

Lindsey Vonn successfully completed her first 100-second downhill training session just a week after tearing her ACL. (More)

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➤ Stocks surged Friday as technology shares recovered following several days of heavy selling in the sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1,207 points, or 2.47%, exceeding the 50,000 level for the first time and turning positive for the week. (More)

➤ Senators in both parties now expect funding for the Department of Homeland Security to lapse at the end of next week, as negotiations break down over demands by Democrats for restrictions on immigration enforcement. (More)

➤ President Trump signed an executive order Friday that will quadruple the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina under a new trade agreement designed to help lower rising beef prices. (More)

➤ Stellantis will take a $26.5 billion charge, larger than those taken by Ford and GM, as the automaker cuts back on electric vehicle (EV) production, sending its stock down by nearly 24%. (More)

➤ Pizza Hut announced it's set to close 250 of its U.S. stores due to low sales in the first half of this year. The stores being closed account for 3-4% of the chain's national footprint. (More)

➤ The share of Fortune 500 companies that publicly display their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments fell by nearly two-thirds from a year ago, from 377 last year to 131 this year. (More)

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The Real Reason Getting Up From Seats Is So Hard

Harvard scientists discovered a hidden condition called "joint drought" that affects millions of seniors. This silent culprit makes simple movements like standing from a chair increasingly difficult.

Unlike typical "wear and tear," joint drought happens when the lubricating fluid inside your joints literally dries up—especially after long periods of sitting still. When this fluid is depleted, every movement becomes stiff and uncomfortable.

A Boston doctor has helped over 180,000 people address this root cause. Robert from Colorado says, "Back to walking the dog and hiking...at 71 years old!"

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Sammy Johns was born in Charlotte. Johns is best known for his 1975 hit Chevy Van, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard pop charts, sold millions of copies, and inspired the film The Van. His country-rock songwriting also produced songs later covered by Conway Twitty and Waylon Jennings.

UNC hosts No. 4 Duke in a primetime Tobacco Road Rivalry showdown tonight as the Tar Heels aim to end a three-game skid. See today's Sports section for more details.

This week, The Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Flyover even better in 2026. As a result, today's edition will be intentionally abbreviated, and we’ll be back to normal on Sunday.

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Republican Candidate Disqualified

The State Board of Elections voted 3-1 that Republican Senate candidate Margot Dupre is disqualified from the March 3 primary election. Dupre had been one of seven Republicans looking to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis.

The board ruled that Dupre failed to provide a proper residential address for voter registration after listing a UPS store in Charlotte. Dupre, who has toured the state in a camper van, has a Florida driver’s license and vehicles registered in Florida. Records show she last voted in Florida in April 2025.

Dupre’s name will remain on the ballot because they’ve already been printed. Any votes for her won’t count unless the board decision is overruled. Dupre plans to appeal the decision.

Survivor 50 Scavenger Hunt in North Carolina

The first North Carolina clue in CBS’ nationwide Survivor 50 scavenger hunt dropped Friday, kicking off the state’s challenge for a chance to attend the live season finale.

The show, which is celebrating its milestone 50th season, is hiding 50 immunity idols around the country. Each state has its own unique challenges, such as exploring caves in Kentucky. The winners of the scavenger hunt will be entered to win a chance to attend the show’s finale in Los Angeles.

Show host Jeff Probst challenged fans to join in the show’s final season. “America has watched players outwit, outplay and outlast for decades—now it’s your turn. The hunt is on. Time to dig deep!”

Fans can sign up to receive alerts when clues drop here.

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➤ Statewide: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported flu-related deaths reached 236, nearly double last year’s pace, after the state recorded 542 deaths during the entire previous flu season. (More)

➤ Raleigh: The FBI, working with state and local law enforcement, is seeking potential victims and witnesses tied to former Raleigh police officer Tremale Cogdell after his arrest on sexual assault charges. (More)

➤ UNC-Chapel Hill: A federal judge lifted UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus bans on three anti-Israel protesters arrested in 2024 while dismissing parts of their lawsuit and allowing remaining claims to proceed. (More)

➤ High Point: Police arrested Ricky Cox, 61, on a second-degree murder charge in the 2002 killing of Betty Moore after new information led detectives to reopen and solve the cold case. (More)

➤ Boone: A malfunctioning lithium-ion battery in an electric skateboard caused an explosion and fire at an apartment complex, injuring one person and causing an estimated $100,000 in damage, officials said. (More)

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➤ No. 14 North Carolina men’s basketball hosts No. 4 Duke tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Chapel Hill for the first Tobacco Road Rivalry game of the season. (More)

➤ The Associated Press named Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan offensive rookie of the year after he finished with 1,014 receiving yards on 70 catches and seven touchdowns. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Luke Kuechly became the sixth Carolina Panthers Hall of Famer, earning induction in his second year of eligibility after a dominant seven-season career highlighted by multiple All-Pro honors. (More)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes will send five players to the 2026 Winter Olympics after center Seth Jarvis received a late invitation to join Team Canada as an injury replacement. (More)

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