The Monday Flyover Replay : Trump Completes Cabinet, Holiday Scam Alert, and Foxes Frolic

The Monday Flyover Replay : Trump Completes Cabinet, Holiday Scam Alert, and Foxes Frolic

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Monday, November 25, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1783, British troops departed New York City, ending their occupation and allowing General George Washington to lead the Continental Army’s triumphant return.

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TAKEOFF,

Trump Finalizes Cabinet with Ag Pick,

President-elect Donald Trump completed his cabinet selections on Saturday, nominating former White House aide Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary.

Rollins, a Texas attorney with agricultural ties, has built a strong relationship with Trump since his first term in office.

Trump’s 15 cabinet nominees, spanning a mix of predictable and unexpected choices, now await Senate confirmation. Additionally, he has appointed several key administrative officials.

Millennials Plan Holiday Splurge,

Millennials are leading holiday spending projections this year, with 63% planning to spend the same or more compared to last year, according to a recent survey.

Their younger Gen Z counterparts are showing more caution, with 71% expressing concerns about inflation’s impact on shopping.

The National Retail Federation projects record holiday spending of nearly $989 billion between November and December, even as credit card debt tops $1.17 trillion.

Gen Z shoppers are prioritizing clothing (62%) and gift cards (52%) for their purchases, while millennials are more likely to utilize “buy now, pay later services,” which experts predict will hit a single-day record of $993 million on Cyber Monday.

Biden to Pardon Two Turkeys as PETA Protests,

President Joe Biden will pardon two turkeys today, enacting a decades-long Thanksgiving tradition for his last time as President.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called the turkey pardon a “wretched” tradition, sending Biden a letter urging him to end the practice and citing turkey factory farming as “dirty business.”

The two Minnesotan birds rescued from Thanksgiving dinner demise were dubbed Peach and Blossom in a naming ceremony Sunday—also part of the White House tradition.

The tradition dates back to John F. Kennedy, who is believed to have been the first president to spare a turkey meant for his table. George H. W. Bush formalized the annual event in 1989.

POLITICS,

Former GOP congressman Matt Gaetz has joined Cameo, a social media platform that allows fans to request personalized video messages from celebrities, one day after announcing he would not return to Congress.

Election reform measures on state ballots, including ranked voting and open primaries, failed in almost every case in the Nov. 5 election, despite a $110M campaign push.

Hezbollah fired 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel on Sunday, wounding seven people in one of the terrorist group’s heaviest barrages in months.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

The Dallas Cowboys snapped their losing streak in a wild finish that ended in a 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30-27 with a field goal in overtime.

Alabama and Mississippi dropped out of the top 10 in the AP college football poll, while Miami and SMU moved up. Oregon remains No. 1, followed by Ohio State and Texas.

Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He becomes only the sixth driver to win four F1 championships.

The Holiday Section

Fraud authorities warn of holiday scams, offering tips to avoid fake deals, job fraud, and theft with $76 billion in packages at risk this season.

Here’s advice for keeping your Christmas tree fresh: trim the trunk, water it daily, avoid heat sources, and recycle it promptly after the holidays.

Gift perfectionism often creates holiday stress as people strive to find the “perfect” present. Experts offer five rules for shifting your focus to ease anxiety.

FINANCE,

Wicked set a record for a Broadway movie adaptation, bringing in $114 million in domestic box office this weekend, while Gladiator II hit $55 million. 2024 box office sales are currently 11% behind 2023’s numbers.

Automaker lobbyists are urging President-elect Donald Trump not to reverse the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit enacted under the Biden administration.

Hyundai and Kia have recalled more than 208,000 electric vehicles due to a drive-power issue that can increase the risk of car accidents.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Researchers are close to finishing the first draft of the “human atlas,” mapping all 37 trillion-plus cells of the human body.

The 33-foot asteroid dubbed Earth’s “mini moon” will be pulled into the sun’s orbit today before returning closer to Earth in January. Scientists believe the asteroid might be a chunk broken off the moon.

A California startup deployed undersea desalination pods leveraging natural water pressure, cutting energy use by 40%. Pilot projects and Navy collaboration are planned.

THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,

Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the final G7 foreign ministers’ meeting under the Biden administration, focusing on Ukraine support and the Gaza conflict.

Israel confirmed the killing of a rabbi in the United Arab Emirates, calling it an “antisemitic terror incident.” Emirati authorities arrested three suspects but provided few details.

Winter smog engulfed the Indian city of Delhi once again as the air quality index soared above 1,200, forcing millions to stay indoors and schools to close.

ET CETERA,

Chuck Woolery, the smooth-talking host of Love Connection and Wheel of Fortune, died at 83 in Texas. A versatile entertainer, Woolery also became a conservative podcaster.

Foxes frolicked in the snow at Oxford’s Magdalen College, creating a magical scene captured by a PhD student who called it “absolutely enchanting.”

Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2024 showcased extraordinary landscape images, from storm-swept deserts to misty forests and snow-capped peaks.

Daily Quote,

“As a ‘lame duck,’ you… have a joyous opportunity to spare Americans and turkeys this humiliating meat-industry stunt.”

— Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, urging President Biden to end the White House turkey pardon tradition

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