Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Why Are So Many Drivers Suddenly Shopping Their Car Insurance?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Dear North Carolina Flyover Reader,

Today’s partner is Insurify, and honestly, this is one of those things that just makes sense to check. Car insurance rates have gone up a lot recently, and it only takes a few minutes to compare quotes and see if you could save money. The process is simple, and there’s really no downside to seeing what other options are out there.

-Cole, CEO

A lot of people have had the same experience lately.

Your car insurance renews, you glance at the number, and somehow it’s jumped again. Maybe by $20 a month. Maybe by $50. Maybe more. And yet nothing really changed. No accidents. No tickets. Same car. Same driving habits.

It’s happening all over the country right now.

Insurance companies have been raising rates aggressively over the last few years, and many drivers are simply absorbing the increases because shopping for insurance feels like a hassle. Most people assume comparing rates means filling out endless forms, sitting through sales calls, or spending an entire afternoon jumping between websites.

That’s exactly why companies like Insurify have taken off.

Insurify is a comparison platform that lets you check auto insurance quotes from multiple insurers in one place, side-by-side, in just a few minutes. Instead of manually visiting a dozen insurance websites, you answer a few questions once and quickly see what different companies may charge for similar coverage.

And the differences can be surprisingly large.

For families with multiple vehicles, teen drivers, long commutes, or recent renewals, even modest monthly savings can add up fast over the course of a year. In a time when nearly every household bill seems to be creeping higher, many people are realizing this is one of the easier places to potentially cut costs without changing their lifestyle.

The reality is most insurance companies count on inertia. They know many customers will simply renew year after year without checking competitors. But rates can vary dramatically from company to company, even for drivers with nearly identical profiles.

That’s why comparison shopping matters more today than it did a few years ago.

Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly bill, compare options before your next renewal, or just see what else is out there, Insurify makes the process simple.

Check rates and compare quotes with Insurify today.

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College World Series, World Cup Worst Case Scenarios, and the Jaguarundi

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1993, Texas Rangers outfielder Jose Canseco was immortalized for one of the most infamous bloopers in baseball history when a fly ball bounced off his head and over the wall for a home run.

Today's edition is abbreviated as our staff takes time to observe Memorial Day with their families. We'll be back with the full lineup tomorrow.

After President Trump warned the Iranian World Cup team to steer clear of American soil "for their own life and safety," Iran has now found a new country willing to host them instead. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown shares the surprise nation stepping in to take the team, plus what Iran has to say about the world's sporting event being held in America. Tune in here!

Later today, you’ll receive a message from our partner, Insurify, about how car insurance rates have risen and how comparing quotes in one place could help you find a lower rate in just a few minutes.

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Texas GOP Senate Showdown Today

Texas Republicans head to the polls today to settle one of the most-watched Senate races of the 2026 cycle—a runoff between four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Neither candidate cleared a majority in the March 3 primary, where Cornyn edged Paxton 42% to roughly 40.5%, forcing today's runoff. The contest shifted dramatically last week when President Trump endorsed Paxton on May 19, calling him a "true MAGA Warrior" in a Truth Social post.

Early voting lagged behind previous elections. Dallas County logged nearly 19,000 fewer Republican ballots than in the first round, though turnout ran closer to normal in Tarrant and Denton counties. That gap puts extra weight on today's in-person vote.

The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November's general election, a matchup that could factor into the broader fight for Senate control.

Texas, Texas Tech Head to College World Series

For the first time in years, two Texas softball programs are headed to Oklahoma City together. The Longhorns and Red Raiders both punched their tickets to the Women's College World Series this weekend.

In Austin, ace Teagan Kavan threw another complete-game postseason shutout as Texas dispatched Arizona State in Game 3, earning the Longhorns a third straight WCWS trip. Victoria Hunter's go-ahead home run in Game 2 set it up.

Meanwhile in Gainesville, Texas Tech obliterated Florida 16-7 in five innings—the first team to ever mercy-rule the Gators in a Gainesville super regional. The Red Raiders (57-7), last year's national runner-up, are heading back to OKC for a second straight shot at a championship.

The Women's College World Series kicks off on Thursday in Oklahoma City.

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Buffett's ‘Phone’ Rule Could Make This Company Soar

Warren Buffett famously said that "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die."

But what if your phone could do it for you? 📲

That's exactly what Mode Mobile has created: technology that turns idle phone time into passive income. With 490M+ users in their ecosystem and $1B+ in earnings and savings, their EarnPhone is being called the Uber of smartphones.

With 32,481% revenue growth, they were named the fastest-growing software company in 2023 by Deloitte, and with 7 billion smartphones worldwide their market could be significantly larger than Uber’s.

They’ve just secured their Nasdaq stock ticker $MODE, and you have until Friday to invest in their pre-IPO offering at $0.50/share.

🚨 Last chance to invest. Price changes on 5/29.

➤ West Texas: Crude oil tumbled more than 5% on Monday after President Trump said negotiations with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were moving ahead, pushing Brent below $100 a barrel. (More)

➤ San Marcos: Texas State University is adding two 10-story residence towers under its $280 million Hilltop Phase II project, delivering 1,504 new beds and a 563-seat dining hall as enrollment continues to surge. (More)

➤ Houston: Harris County officials are preparing for worst-case scenarios during the FIFA World Cup—hurricanes, cyberattacks, and Ebola response—with 16 days to kickoff and 500,000 visitors expected. (More)

➤ South Texas: The jaguarundi—a small, otter-faced wildcat—hasn't been officially confirmed in Texas since a 1986 sighting in Brownsville, yet hikers keep reporting glimpses near the Rio Grande. (More)

➤ Odessa: An Ector County jury handed down a $49 million verdict against OPG Logistics, a Texas trucking company that may no longer be in business, for a fatal 2025 crash caused by an unsafe left turn. (More)

➤ Lockhart: Travel + Leisure has spotlighted Lockhart—the state-designated Barbecue Capital of Texas—as a must-visit destination, with legendary smokehouses like Black's and Kreuz Market drawing pilgrims from across the country. (More)

➤ Austin: As the city weathers a major development surge, the city council approved the purchase of nearly 50 acres of parkland along Onion Creek for $13.4 million, preserving open space in the rapidly growing southeast side. (More)

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The next Uber? One Shark Tank Investor thinks so

Imagine turning down Uber at a valuation of $10 million, only to watch it go public at over $80 billion. That’s exactly what happened to Mark Cuban.

But fellow Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington may have learned from Cuban’s mistake, investing early in what investors are calling the Uber of Smartphones.

That company is Mode Mobile, and like Uber did with cars, they’re turning smartphones into income-generating assets. They’ve generated $115M in revenue and helped users earn and save +$1B. And investors have one final opportunity to invest in their pre-IPO offering before their share price changes on Friday.

⚠️ Last chance to invest alongside Kevin Harrington at $0.50/share.

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Iran Soccer Team Relocated, California Chemical Disaster, Athlete Burglary Ring Busted

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Today’s podcast sponsor, Hear Direct Wireless Headsets, helps you hear every word clearly with easy-to-use wireless TV headphones designed for personalized volume, crystal-clear dialogue, and comfortable listening without blasting the TV for everyone else.

Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast with Ayla Brown has a few stories you won’t find in today’s emailed edition, only in the podcast episode, because not everything fits in an inbox.

Here's a sneak peek of what we're diving into in today's Podcast Extra section:

➤ Iran’s World Cup team has found a new nation to host them after U.S. officials refused to allow them to stay in the U.S. during the tournament. Which country will host them? (Hear More)

➤ California officials said the risk of a devastating chemical explosion has now been avoided, after tens of thousands of citizens were evacuated. (Listen Now)

➤ Police in Chile arrested three men wanted for breaking into the homes of superstar pro athletes in America over the past two years. (Podcast Available)

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WWII Soldier Brought Home, D3 World Series, and Space IVs

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt warned union leaders in a telegram that a strike involving nearly 50,000 Akron rubber workers was “a blow against the effective prosecution of the war.” Strikers returned to work the next day.

This is an abbreviated edition of The Ohio Flyover, so that our staff could spend Memorial Day with family and friends. We’ll return tomorrow with our full lineup.

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WWII Soldier Brought Home

More than 80 years after U.S. Army Pfc. John A. Walko was killed on a German battlefield, his remains were finally brought home and laid to rest in Commodore, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony attended by his 96-year-old sister, Sally Gaydosh, a resident of Twinsburg, Ohio.

Walko was killed by mortar fire during the Battle of Aachen on Oct. 20, 1944. His body was interred as an unknown soldier at the U.S. Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle alongside a crucifix, rosary, and Miraculous Medal.

“It’s kind of sweet,” Gaydosh said. “They thought it was him because of his religious beliefs.”

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification on May 1, citing DNA testing and forensic analysis conducted after Walko’s remains were exhumed in 2023.

Ohio Schools Seeking Baseball, Softball Titles

The NCAA Division III College World Series is set to open this week at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake, with two Ohio programs among the eight teams competing in the double-elimination bracket.

No. 1 Denison extended its record-tying winning streak to 44 consecutive games over the weekend, securing its berth in Eastlake, while Baldwin Wallace punched its ticket with an 11-2 rout of Messiah.

The tournament runs May 29 through June 4, with opening-round action beginning Friday when No. 4 Johns Hopkins squares off against No. 5 Baldwin Wallace. Top-seeded Denison opens against No. 8 East Texas Baptist. View the bracket here.

Mount Union’s softball program also made history, sweeping UMass Dartmouth in the Alliance Super Regional to reach the NCAA Division III Women's College World Series for the first time. You can find the WCWS bracket here.

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Buffett's ‘Phone’ Rule Could Make This Company Soar

Warren Buffett famously said that "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die."

But what if your phone could do it for you? 📲

They’ve just secured their Nasdaq stock ticker $MODE, and you have until Friday to invest in their pre-IPO offering at $0.50/share.

🚨 Last chance to invest. Price changes on 5/29.

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers were swept out of the NBA Eastern Conference finals, falling to the New York Knicks 130-93 in a lopsided Game 4 loss at Rocket Arena. (More)

➤ Ohio gas prices climbed 13 cents over the past week to reach $4.73 per gallon, with Lawrence County recording the state's highest prices and Lima the lowest. (See Prices)

➤ Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has been awarded a $10 million federal grant to fund terminal and concourse upgrades, including new elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. (More)

➤ Federal authorities charged an uncle and nephew from southwest Ohio with possession of 716 pounds of cocaine valued at nearly $6 million. (More)

➤ The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that the Blaine Hill Bridge in Belmont County will reopen on July 1 following structural repairs part of the U.S. Route 40 Rehabilitation Project. (More)

➤ NASA Glenn Research Center has sent its IVGen Mini—a compact device designed to generate intravenous fluids in space—to the International Space Station, where experts say such fluids could address roughly 30% of medical conditions astronauts may face. (More)

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The next Uber? One Shark Tank Investor thinks so

Imagine turning down Uber at a valuation of $10 million, only to watch it go public at over $80 billion. That’s exactly what happened to Mark Cuban.

But fellow Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington may have learned from Cuban’s mistake, investing early in what investors are calling the Uber of Smartphones.

⚠️ Last chance to invest alongside Kevin Harrington at $0.50/share.