Sunday, June 21, 2026

Retirement Records, UFO Answers, and White House Rules

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Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast with Amy Hess 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:

➤ A strong market helped retirement savers reach a major milestone. (Hear More)

➤ Washington launched a new UFO task force and promised more answers. (Listen Now)

➤ JD Vance revealed the wardrobe expectations inside President Trump’s White House. (Podcast Available)

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Anduril Contract, Tornado Confirmed, and the Savannah Bananas

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1850, Daniel Carter Beard, a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, was born in Cincinnati.

🍓 Strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, peaches, plums, and cherries are among the fruits shoppers buy most often in the summer, according to a shopping data analysis featured in today’s Et Cetera section. Be sure to respond to today’s poll and tell us your favorite fruit!

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown broke down why dogs are suddenly showing up everywhere and what the law actually allows. More and more owners are bringing their pets along on daily errands. Ayla explained which dogs the law really recognizes as service animals and why so few people are willing to say no to the unregistered furry friends. Plus, join the discourse in our YouTube comment section, which has gotten the most comments we've ever had. Tune in here!

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Anduril Wins Air Force Drone Deal

The U.S. Air Force awarded Anduril Industries a production contract for its FQ-44 Fury combat drone, which is being built at the company’s Arsenal 1 plant in Pickaway County.

The decision moves the semi-autonomous fighter from competition to full-scale manufacturing, four months ahead of schedule. A rival aircraft from General Atomics was cleared alongside Anduril’s drone.

Air Force leaders said the awards reaffirm a plan to field more than 150 combat-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones by the end of the decade. The craft is built to deploy worldwide, take off from short fields, and fly a combat radius that outreaches today's crewed fighters.

EF-2 Tornado Confirmed in Pike County

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado struck Pike County before dawn Thursday, producing peak winds near 115 mph.

The twister touched down around 4:05 a.m. near Kincaid Springs and remained on the ground for about 15 minutes, cutting a nearly nine-mile path before lifting. At its widest, it measured about 250 yards.

The most severe damage was reported in Elm Grove, where barns collapsed, a home lost about 70% of its roof, and large power transmission lines were snapped. Emergency officials reported no injuries or deaths.

Thunderbirds Headline Air Show's Final Day

The Columbus Air Show heads into its final day today at Rickenbacker International Airport, wrapping up a multiday showcase of military and civilian aviation.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds close out today’s program, with Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds scheduled to fly earlier in the afternoon. Gates open at 9 a.m., and flying begins at 12:30 p.m.

Ohio State football safety Ryan Rudzinski was chosen by the Thunderbirds as their Hometown Hero guest, and Rudzinski said the experience was a “bit different than a Southwest flight takeoff.”

The show’s full schedule is available here.

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➤ Shaker Heights: The city approved a restructured contract for Flock license plate reader cameras, with an amendment barring federal agencies from using data collected by the cameras. (More)

➤ Columbus: Wayfair opened its first brick-and-mortar Ohio store, a 70,000-square-foot location at 1551 Gemini Place near Polaris Fashion Place. A larger grand-opening event is scheduled for June 26-28. (More)

➤ Licking County: A black bear was spotted roaming in Licking County by a father and son—a sighting that comes as Ohio’s bear population continues to grow. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Germantown: The Hillcrest tornado siren has been repaired after failing to activate during severe storms Wednesday, despite passing a scheduled test earlier this month. (More)

➤ Butler County: The sheriff’s office said residents who heard loud booms Saturday should not be concerned, as planned controlled explosives demonstrations were held between 3 and 4 p.m. (More)

➤ Vermilion: The city wraps up its 60th annual Festival of the Fish today, honoring the town’s fishing heritage with food, music, and family activities. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins took to the diamond Friday night at Great American Ball Park, entering a Savannah Bananas game as a pinch runner before scoring. (Watch Video)

➤ Calvert Catholic Schools broke ground on the Dysard Athletic Complex in Tiffin, an indoor athletic facility designed to host baseball, football, softball, track and field, and marching band activities. It’s expected to be completed by Thanksgiving. (More)

➤ Major League Baseball has proposed eliminating draft eligibility for high school players, reducing the MLB draft from 20 rounds to 12, cutting draft bonuses by more than 50%, and allowing teams to trade draft picks. The MLBPA called the proposal “flat out bad for baseball.” (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | College World Series | U.S. Open | WNBA

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➤ Barrett-Jackson, a car auction company, will visit Columbus for the first time June 25-27, hosting bidding at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds on classics such as a 1989 Mercedes-Benz roadster and a 1950 Chevrolet custom pickup. (Details)

➤ Grocery Outlet, a discount grocery chain, is Ohio’s fastest-growing brand, according to a Yelp study, followed by 7 Brew and Wingstop. (See List)

➤ Instacart order data showed strawberries, limes, lemons, and watermelons lead shoppers' preferred summer fruits, while cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, and red onions top the summer vegetable list. (See Data)

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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, straight from the heart of the country. Clicking the link will take you directly to these stories:

➤ A strong market helped retirement savers reach a major milestone. (Hear More)

➤ Washington launched a new UFO task force and promised more answers. (Listen Now)

➤ JD Vance revealed the wardrobe expectations inside President Trump’s White House. (Podcast Available)

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Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Freed, America250 Time Capsule, and Father's Day Keepsakes

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1981, Wayne Williams was arrested in the Atlanta Child Murders case.

Happy Father’s Day! A hospital in Savannah gave dads with babies in its neonatal intensive care unit personalized keepsakes for the holiday. Learn more in Et Cetera.

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Freed

A Georgia man wrongfully incarcerated for nearly 21 years was exonerated on Thursday.

Marquez Powell, 41, had been serving a life sentence plus five years after being convicted under a party-to-a-crime theory in the 2005 murder of his best friend, Shah Walton. Prosecutors argued Powell participated in a plan to rob Walton.

New DNA evidence supported that Powell was not involved in the robbery or murder.

His release comes as Georgia begins paying eligible exonerees around $76,000 for each year they were wrongfully imprisoned under the state's new Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, with additional compensation provided for time spent on death row.

BioLab Fire Lawsuit Alleges Health Impacts

Two Rockdale County sheriff's deputies and a local resident have sued BioLab and other related companies over the 2024 chemical fire at BioLab’s plant in Conyers.

The lawsuit alleges the companies’ negligence surrounding the blaze and lingering toxic plume led to the three being diagnosed with respiratory damage.

The chemical plume resulted in the evacuation of about 17,000 people and prompted a multiday shelter-in-place order for tens of thousands more.

Last year, BioLab announced that it was closing the facility. The company declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing the pending litigation.

Georgia Takes Part in America250 Time Capsule

For the country's 250th anniversary, Georgia is joining the other 49 states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories, and the three federal branches in contributing items to a time capsule project led by America250.

The Peach State will be providing two Fort Moore Georgia Award for Excellence challenge coins and a painted relief medallion featuring The Masters logo.

The capsule, a custom-designed stainless steel cylinder, will be buried on July 4 at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia and reopened in 2276.

A list of all of the capsule’s contents can be seen here.

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➤ Putnam County: Two people were killed and two others were injured after a large oak tree uprooted and fell onto a pickup truck on Pea Ridge Road. (More)

➤ Sandy Springs: The city has extended its contract with RedSpeed to continue using school zone speed cameras at North Springs High School and Riverwood International Charter School through June 2027. (More)

➤ Monroe County: Two 14-year-olds were arrested after stealing a car from a gas station after its owner refused to give them a ride, with the vehicle later ending up in a ditch. (More)

➤ Savannah: The Carnegie Library Heritage Center received a national award for its restoration work after closing in 2024 due to flood damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby. (More)

➤ Hall County: A dog that became trapped in a ravine during Thursday’s storms was rescued by firefighters and taken to a veterinarian for treatment. (More)

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➤ Spain will try to rebound from last week’s surprising draw with Cape Verde today against Saudi Arabia, as the two Group H teams meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match will air at noon on Fox. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday, overcoming a high-velocity outing from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who hit 104.2 mph and threw an MLB-record 47 pitches at 101 mph or faster. (More)

➤ Colton Nussmeier, a four-star Georgia quarterback commit, was ruled ineligible for the 2026 high school football season after transferring from Flower Mound Marcus High School to Denton Ryan in Texas. (More)

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➤ Georgia Tech in Atlanta was the state’s highest-ranked institution in the U.S. News & World Report's latest Best Global Universities rankings, placing No. 94 worldwide, while five other Georgia colleges also made the list. (More)

➤ A Columbus family received a mortgage-free home from Rapid Fire Investments after losing their previous house to a fire. (More)

➤ Memorial Health in Savannah celebrated Father's Day by giving dads with babies in its neonatal intensive care unit personalized baseball keepsakes featuring their newborns' footprints. (More)

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