The Monday Flyover Replay : Jimmy Carter’s Passing, Top Champagnes, and Flying Ferries

The Monday Flyover Replay : Jimmy Carter’s Passing, Top Champagnes, and Flying Ferries

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny,

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Monday, December 30, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1968, Frank Sinatra recorded his timeless classic, My Way, a song that would become one of the most enduring anthems of individuality and reflection.

As this year winds down, let these majestic Yellowstone bison inspire you—standing strong against winter storms just as you face whatever challenges lie ahead.

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TAKEOFF,

Jimmy Carter Dies at 100,

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, died yesterday in Plains, Georgia, as the oldest former president in U.S. history.

A peanut farmer from Georgia, Carter rose through the political ranks quickly to become governor and then president, defeating Gerald Ford in 1976.

His presidency from 1977 to 1981 saw achievements like the Camp David Accords but was overshadowed by economic challenges and the Iran hostage crisis. Carter revamped his image post-presidency, becoming a champion for humanitarian causes and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Carter began receiving hospice care in February 2023 and celebrated his 100th birthday this past October.

South Korea Jet Crash Kills 179,

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed and burst into flames at an airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board in one of the country’s deadliest aviation disasters.

The plane, arriving from Bangkok, apparently failed to deploy its landing gear and skidded off the runway at high speed before slamming into a concrete wall and exploding, according to television footage.

Approximately 1,570 firefighters, police officers, soldiers, and other rescue workers were dispatched to the scene following the crash.

Officials recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders while investigating whether bird strikes may have contributed to the crash. The crash occurred shortly after the control tower warned the crew about birds and permitted them to land at a different location.

Severe Weather Impacts Millions,

Severe weather, including deadly tornadoes, disrupted holiday travel over the weekend, delaying thousands of flights.

There were at least two storm-related deaths in the Southern U.S., where 34 tornadoes were reported across five states on Saturday.

Yesterday, tornadoes and high winds ripped through the Southeast, putting 20 million people at risk of flash flooding and property damage.

Meanwhile, a high surf advisory was in place on the West Coast through Sunday, as winter winds generated waves as high as 30 feet in some areas, resulting in one death.

POLITICS,

President-elect Donald Trump says he is in favor of visas for highly skilled immigrants after Elon Musk voiced support for the H-1B program that permits U.S. companies to hire foreign workers.

The Biden administration is set to send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine as the president pushes for as much aid to Ukraine as possible before leaving office.

President Joe Biden privately regrets dropping out of the presidential race and believes he would have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in November’s election, according to multiple anonymous sources.

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SPORTS,

The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25. Both teams are headed for the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 48-14, while the Washington Commanders won in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 to clinch a playoff berth.

The College Football Playoff continues tomorrow as 6th-seeded Penn State will face 3rd-seeded Boise State at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin returned to action on Saturday night after missing a month with a broken leg. Ovechkin trails Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record by 24 as the season enters its final stretch.

The Holiday Section

Prime VIP tickets for New York’s Times Square ball drop hit $7,500 per person at Marriott Marquis, with amenities including terrace views, buffet, and open bar.

A Florida dog missing for over a week came home on Christmas Eve, alerting her family by ringing the doorbell.

Here are the top nine Champagnes recommended for New Year’s Eve 2025, ranging from Dom Pérignon’s Basquiat edition at $300 to Armand de Brignac’s rare vintage at $3,200.

FINANCE,

Charles Dolan, the creator of HBO and a cable TV innovator, died at 98 with a net worth of $5.4 billion.

German discount grocery store Aldi announced it’s opening 17 new locations across nine states—part of an initiative to add 800 new stores by 2028.

Hertz is offering electric vehicle renters the chance to purchase their rented cars directly in an attempt to offload its inventory, including Teslas.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Swedish tech company Candela is producing the world’s first “flying” electric ferries, hoping to set sail on Lake Tahoe by the end of 2025.

Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin has secured FAA approval for its New Glenn rocket, allowing orbital missions from Florida. The debut flight is scheduled for early 2025.

China has approved construction for the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet, which could produce three times as much energy as the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world’s largest.

THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to undergo prostate surgery Sunday after doctors diagnosed him with a urinary tract infection.

Chinese automaker BYD faced scrutiny after authorities found 163 workers allegedly working in poor conditions at its Brazil construction site amid human trafficking allegations.

Georgia’s newly sworn-in president Mikheil Kavelashvili faced immediate resistance as outgoing leader Salome Zourabichvili refused to recognize his legitimacy, with protests erupting over the country’s suspended EU bid.

ET CETERA,

Two men died from exposure in Washington state’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest after disappearing during a Christmas Eve Bigfoot-hunting expedition, officials said following a three-day search.

Magnus Carlsen, a chess grandmaster, withdrew from two major tournaments in New York after refusing to change out of his jeans, defying the dress code.

Bison braved a blizzard in Yellowstone, with videos showing them enduring harsh winds and feeding in geothermal creeks.

Daily Quote,

“I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them.”

— President-elect Donald Trump on his support for immigration visas for highly skilled workers

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