THE FLYOVER

Good Morning! On this day in 1920, a horse-drawn cart pulled up across from the J.P. Morgan building in the heart of Wall Street and then exploded, killing more than 30 people and injuring hundreds. The Wall Street bombing remains unsolved to this day.

Turns out the driveway is a tougher place for your car than it looks. We’ve got rain that can punch holes through paint and an elk that used a hood as a springboard, both in today’s edition. Have you ever had your car damaged while it was just sitting there? Reply and tell us what happened.

Millions of Americans may have prediabetes and not even know it. Your body sends warning signs years before prediabetes shows up, and doctors say most people miss them completely. Researchers point to five key findings that change how we think about the condition, including one small change that could slash your risk by more than half. Join Ayla on The Flyover Podcast to hear what your body may be trying to tell you. Tune in here!

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US Confirms Space Weapons in Orbit

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday the United States has weapons stationed in Earth’s orbit, the first time a Pentagon official has publicly confirmed the capability.

Speaking at a defense conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Meink described the systems as on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending American forces against hostile action. He declined to say whether they are kinetic and said the wording was chosen deliberately.

The disclosure follows years of warnings about Chinese and Russian anti-satellite programs. A Space Force spokesperson said the capabilities can be used for offensive and defensive purposes at the direction of military commands.