Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Former Fauci Aide Charged, MN Daycare Sweep, Hormuz Superyacht

Fauci adviser indicted over COVID emails, Minneapolis daycares swept in a fraud probe, and Russian billionaire’s superyacht crosses Hormuz.

 
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34K Dead Voters, I-77 Takeover, and a Pit Crew Hospital Visit

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased people still listed on the state’s voter rolls.

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Article Icon 1Elections Board Discovers 34K Dead Voters

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased people still listed on the state’s voter rolls.

The discovery came from a data comparison of nearly 7.4 million voter records submitted on April 17 against the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, using names, dates of birth, and partial Social Security numbers.

Executive Director Sam Hayes noted the number was higher than anticipated, though some cases were expected. “Our goal is to use every available and legal tool at our disposal to achieve the most accurate voter rolls possible,” Hayes said. Officials emphasized that the finding does not indicate illegal votes were cast.

The state board plans to work with county boards to remove the names and continue broader verification efforts for eligibility, duplicates, and other anomalies.

Article Icon 1Unaffiliated Registrations Outpace Major Parties

Unaffiliated voters now comprise the largest bloc of the state’s electorate. As of late April, 3,060,908 North Carolinians—39.5% of the total 7.75 million registered voters—are listed as unaffiliated, surpassing both Republicans at 30% and Democrats at 29.9%.

In the most recent seven-day period, overall registrations increased by 4,559, with unaffiliated registrations growing by 4,784, Republicans growing by 12, and Democrats losing 257.

Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed, former North Carolina House Democrats who recently switched to unaffiliated status after losing their primaries, are part of a trend that underscores a broader shift away from traditional party affiliation in battleground North Carolina. Both cited a desire to prioritize constituents and independent thinking over party loyalty.

North Carolina citizens can view their registration status here.

Article Icon 1NC Sees Historic Drop in Infant Deaths, Overdoses

North Carolina achieved a historic milestone in 2024 as its infant mortality rate fell to the lowest level in state history. The rate dropped 8.7% from 6.9 to 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, driven largely by a 14.9% decline in neonatal deaths.

State health officials credit investments such as Medicaid expansion and extended postpartum coverage for the improvement.

The positive trend coincided with a sharp 34% decrease in overdose fatalities, falling from 4,442 in 2023 to 2,934 in 2024. Opioid-related deaths declined even more steeply by 38.3%. Officials pointed to increased naloxone distribution and settlement funds from pharmaceutical litigation as key factors.

While disparities persist, health leaders expressed encouragement and pledged continued efforts through targeted programs.

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One Shark Missed Billions… Another Saw This Coming

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Around North Carolina

Asheville: Residents and business owners are divided over Fox News’ portrayal of downtown Asheville as unsafe and plagued by rising homelessness, panhandling, and disorder, with former councilman Carl Mumpower agreeing, while city officials defend increased police patrols and outreach programs. (More)

Winston-Salem: Greidy Mendoza-Soriano and Karissa Gamez, both 16, were charged as adults with two felony counts related to rioting in the deadly April 20 mass shooting at Leinbach Park that killed two teenagers and injured five others. (More)

I-77: A viral video captured a street takeover on I-77 under the Lakeview Road overpass involving a group of young people—some masked—who blocked traffic, walked among stopped cars, and lit a firework. (Watch Video)

NC State: Plaintiffs in a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by 31 former university athletes against former athletics trainer Robert Murphy voluntarily dismissed all claims against former chancellor Randy Woodson on Monday. A hearing involving additional dismissal requests is scheduled for today. (More)

Garner: NCDOT awarded a nearly $26 million contract to widen more than one mile of U.S. 401 into a six-lane divided highway, eliminating left turns from side streets and adding medians, synchronized signals, sidewalks, and crosswalks to improve safety. (More)


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North Carolina Sports

Former Blue Devil Cooper Flagg was named NBA Rookie of the Year, narrowly beating out Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter (and his college teammate) Kon Knueppel for the award. (More)

Federal prosecutors plan to file new bribery and fraud charges against former Hornets guard Terry Rozier as part of an ongoing gambling probe. (More)

UNC basketball added Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman, a 7-foot redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility. He’s expected to help fill the void left by Henri Veesaar, who’s entering the NBA draft. (More)

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North Carolina Business

Duke University’s BRiDGE incubator in Durham is empowering startups by providing affordable lab space and connections to investors. Part of the Pratt School of Engineering’s Christensen Family Center for Innovation, the program currently supports 13 startups. (More)

Raleigh-based Martin Marietta Materials appointed Christopher Samborski as executive vice president and chief operating officer, a new position, effective May 1. Samborski previously served as president of the company’s West and Specialties divisions. (More)

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging businesses impacted by tariffs to apply for refunds through the new federal Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. (More)

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Et Cetera

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced the launch of a high school internship program in his department on Friday, as well as financial literacy clubs at schools statewide to expand students’ knowledge of personal finance, investing, and state economic issues. (More)

Topgolf customers in Charlotte watched a man drive his car onto the driving range around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, crashing through the netting and circling the bays before being guided off. The facility sustained roughly $5,000 in damage. (Watch Video)

Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew members visited young patients and their families at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital in Charlotte last week, delivering encouragement and morale-boosting moments to children receiving care. (See Photo)

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The Poll

Have you ever been to a NASCAR race?

  1. Yes, many
  2. Once or twice
  3. Never, but hope to
  4. Never, don’t plan to


Yesterdays Results:

Have you seen the Outer Banks wild horses?

  1. Yes: 44%
  2. No: 30%
  3. Not yet: 16%
  4. I tried: 10%
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Has any other North Carolina college besides NC State produced a No. 1 overall NFL draft pick?

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Comey Indicted Again, FCC Vs Disney, and an Extreme Pulsating Aurora

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a 2025 Instagram photo of seashells spelling "86 47," which President Trump's allies said was meant as a threat against the president.                
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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 links will take you directly to these stories:

A former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted over allegations he hid COVID-19 emails from public records requests. (Hear Details)

Federal agents swept Minneapolis daycares on Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. (Hear Episode)

A superyacht tied to a Russian billionaire just passed through the Strait of Hormuz. (Listen Now)

Politics

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Iran's latest peace proposal Tuesday, saying it falls short because it doesn't address Tehran's nuclear program. Trump also claimed Iran is in a "state of collapse." (More)

The Pentagon asked Congress to codify the Department of War name change, an official renaming estimated to cost nearly $52 million and require about 7,600 updates to federal law. (More)

➤ A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's mandatory immigration detention policy, rejecting the argument that all illegal immigrants in the country are ineligible for bond hearings, in a decision likely headed to the Supreme Court. (More)

King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress Tuesday, the first British king to do so, as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain. (More)

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Still Private at $0.91. Share Price Changes April 30. One Day Left.

RAD Intel is still private at $0.91, with 85% of this round already allocated.

This is an early opportunity. RAD has reported 5400% growth, 2x sales in 2025, and continues to secure enterprise contracts with Fortune 1000 brands. Backed by multiple institutional funds and selected by the Adobe Design Fund, it’s already attracting serious capital.

But access is narrowing. Their $0.91 share price changes tomorrow (April 30), and allocations are filling quickly. At this stage, most investors are not evaluating whether AI will grow. They’re looking at where they can still get in before pricing moves.

$0.91 represents the current entry point. Once the round closes, that price goes away.

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Sports

➤ Olympic track star Allyson Felix is coming out of retirement at age 40 and will try to compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Felix won 11 Olympic medals before retiring in 2022, the most by any female track athlete in history. (More)

➤ Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was named NBA Rookie of the Year in the second-closest vote in modern league history. He received 56 first-place votes to Charlotte's Kon Knueppel's 44. (More)

➤ The NCAA is moving forward with a proposal to give college athletes five seasons of eligibility instead of four, though it would not apply retroactively to current seniors. (More)

No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner extended his Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches after beating Cameron Norrie at the Madrid Open yesterday. Only Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have put together longer streaks. (More)

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Finance

Trend Line Daily Market Report  04/28/2026

NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
24,663.80
-0.90%
SPX
S&P 500
7,138.80
-0.49%
DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
49,141.93
-0.05%
BTC
Bitcoin
$76,406.20
-1.24%
GOLD
Per Ounce
$4,609.40
-1.41%
SILVER
Per Ounce
$73.70
-1.74%
OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude
$99.94
3.70%
KNSA
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International
$53.78
+23.32%
Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.

➤ Big Stock Move: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals stock jumped 23% on Tuesday after the company reported growth in first-quarter sales and raised its annual guidance. (More)

Budget airlines including Frontier, Avelo, and other low-fare carriers are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion in fuel relief, offering government equity warrants in return, citing jet fuel costs that have nearly doubled since February. (More)

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at today's meeting—its third consecutive rate pause—as inflation from the Iran war complicates any move toward cuts. It's also likely Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair. (More)

Commercial real estate demand as measured by tours for new office space hit its highest level since the pandemic began, with new visits up 18% from last quarter, led by San Francisco's AI boom and New York's diversified job market. (More)

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Still private at $0.91

RAD Intel’s SEC-qualified Reg A+ round is now 85% allocated, with shares still available at $0.91 before tomorrow (April 30).

RAD’s a high-growth AI startup with traction, reporting 5400%+ growth, 2x sales in 2025, and ongoing 7-figure enterprise contracts with Fortune 1000 brands. It’s also backed by multiple institutional funds and was selected by the Adobe Design Fund.

RAD’s current share price is scheduled to change tomorrow, making this the final 24 hours to invest at today’s price. Once the round closes, access to shares at $0.91 ends.

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Science & Technology

➤ Japan Airlines will deploy humanoid robots to move luggage at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in May, aiming to address worker shortages and eventually cut human ground staff in half. (See Robots)

The chief aurora chaser for a Norwegian coastal voyage operator captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras, one of the longest on record. He called it “one of the most profound sightings of my career.” (See Photos)

MIT researchers found a way to focus laser light into a needle-sharp beam, allowing 3D imaging of the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster and potentially speeding Alzheimer's drug testing. (See Discovery)

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A woman married nearly 70 years says one relationship red flag is the most telling sign a couple won't last, and it tends to show up in everyday moments. (See Red Flag)

Five simple tweaks to how questions are asked can put anyone in the top 10% of AI users overnight, according to one tech writer's prompting guide. (See Prompts)

A doctor lays out two things men should do every decade of life to stay healthy, including one habit that, if skipped early, can come back to haunt them. (See Routine)

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Et Cetera

The State Department said Tuesday it will issue a limited run of 25,000 commemorative passports featuring President Trump's image to mark America's 250th anniversary in July. (More)

➤ An Indian billionaire's son offered to relocate Colombia's 80 "cocaine hippos," descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, to his Indian animal sanctuary rather than let the country kill them. (See Hippos)

➤ A swarm of at least 10,000 bees settled under the saddle of a bicycle outside a Paris metro station near the Louvre on Saturday, prompting a beekeeper to be called in. (See Swarm)

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Poll Position

Have you ever caught your own seafood?

  1. Yes, often
  2. A few times
  3. Tried it once
  4. Store-bought only
 

Yesterday's Results:

How does a full moon affect you?

  1. No effect at all: 72%
  2. Trouble sleeping: 9%
  3. More energized: 7%
  4. Mood changes: 6%
  5. Other: 6%

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Former Fauci Aide Charged, MN Daycare Sweep, Hormuz Superyacht

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