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Presented by Russell Sherrard,
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,
THE FLYOVER,
Monday, AUGUST 5, 2024,
Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, was laid in a masonic ceremony on Bedloe’s Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor.
You might say that the U.S. is now returning the Statue of Liberty favor with plans to include a Tom Cruise skydiving stunt in the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. De rien, Paris!
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TAKEOFF,
U.S. Urges Americans to Leave Lebanon,
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is encouraging Americans to leave on “any ticket available” as concerns over an Israel-Hezbollah open war continue to mount, along with other escalations in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, as the U.S. and allies prepare to defend Israel.
On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike reportedly killed dozens in Gaza, while a Palestinian militant killed two Israelis in a knife attack, stoking more fears of a regional war.
$4 Billion Settlement for Maui Fire Victims,
A $4 billion settlement has been reached to resolve lawsuits stemming from the deadly Maui wildfires of August 2023, which killed over 100 people and caused an estimated $5 billion in damages.
The agreement involves seven defendants, including the state of Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric, and aims to settle approximately 450 lawsuits filed by homeowners and businesses.
Governor Josh Green announced the deal, calling it a “historic settlement” that will help people heal without prolonged litigation.
Currently, Maui is balancing tourism needs with community healing, urging visitors to support local businesses and volunteer while respecting the island’s ongoing recovery process.
Affordable Vacation Home Spots in the U.S.,
Some amazing vacation spots in the U.S. still offer homes at reasonable prices, according to a new list published by House Beautiful.
Topping the list is Hocking Hills, Ohio, where the median sale price for a home is $250,000.
At number two, Finger Lakes, New York, boasts a median price of just under $200,000.
Six other destinations range from the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast—all either very close to or far below the national median home price of $442,479.
POLITICS,
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked the plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Mohammed and two accomplices, taking personal responsibility for the case and reinstating the death penalty as an option.
The judge for Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case dismissed a motion to have it thrown out, citing insufficient evidence that Trump was prosecuted for “vindictive and political purposes.”
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker posted a video seeming to indicate that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro would be Kamala Harris’s running mate, though a spokesperson for Parker later said it was only a gesture of “support for a longtime friend [Shapiro].”
Five anonymous college students have filed a class-action lawsuit against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman, and Ilhan Omar, among others, for “inciting and encouraging” anti-Israel protests at Columbia University earlier this year.
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Now, back to the News.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,
Miami Dolphins superstar and the NFL’s number one player, Tyreek Hill, has agreed to a new contract with the Dolphins that will pay him $90 million over three years.
Los Angeles Angels flamethrower Ben Joyce cranked his fastball up to 105 mph to end the team’s game against the New York Mets. Joyce’s pitch is the fastest recorded in the pitch-tracking era.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels added yet another feat to his impressive list of MLB accomplishments on Saturday, becoming the fastest player since Alex Rodriguez in 1998 to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season.
2024 Summer Olympics,
Noah Lyles won gold in the 100m final with a time of 9.784 seconds, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds.
USA golfer Scottie Scheffler pulled off a dramatic comeback from four strokes down, entering the final round of golf to win his first gold medal.
American swimmer Bobby Finke set a world record in the men’s 1,500-meter freestyle on Sunday with a time of 14:30.67, beating the previous record by approximately one-third of a second.
What to watch: The U.S. Beach Volleyball teams will compete in the Round of 16 matches at the iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium. U.S. gymnast Brody Malone is a strong contender in the Men’s All-Around Final. The U.S. Women’s Team Sprint team will be competing in both qualifying and final rounds in track cycling.
FINANCE,
More than 1,500 flights have been canceled, and cruise lines are adjusting itineraries as Tropical Storm Debby approaches the Gulf Coast. Debby is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday.
Warren Buffett has slashed his stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in Apple, propelling Berkshire Hathaway to a record $276.9 billion in cash.
Tadge Juechter, known as the Corvette “godfather,” announced his retirement after 31 years devoted to the sports car.
SCIENCE AND TECH,
An international group of scientists is looking to store samples taken from across the animal kingdom in a vault on the moon in hopes of preserving Earth’s biodiversity.
SpaceX launched a private spacecraft, Cygnus, from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, carrying 8,200 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station.
21-year-old Avi Schiffmann has created an AI-powered necklace called “friend,” designed to keep you company. Unlike Alexa or Siri, a friend responds to its wearer’s comments via text message and for the sole purpose of conversation.
THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND THE BORDER,
A 17-year-old has been arrested following stabbings that resulted in the deaths of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, England. The incident sparked protests and clashes with police near a mosque.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced that Ukrainian pilots have begun flying U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a long-awaited addition to Ukraine’s air force over 29 months into Russia’s invasion.
Santorini, a popular Greek island, faces overwhelming tourism. Locals and officials are calling for visitor caps to preserve the island’s infrastructure and quality of life for its 20,000 permanent residents.
ET CETERA,
Olympic Village’s chocolate muffins, popularized by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, have become a social media sensation, sparking a global hunt for the gooey, chip-filled French treats.
A viral video of an alpaca shaved to resemble a furry-headed lollipop has captivated the internet.
This list compares the quality of burgers served by fast-food chains, highlighting premium offerings from In-N-Out and Shake Shack, while contrasting them with lower-grade options from Jack in the Box and White Castle.
Daily Quote,
“It will be good that our people don’t have to wait to rebuild their lives as long as others have in many places that have suffered similar tragedies.”
— Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on the $4 billion Maui fire settlement
And thats the news for today.
Before we go let me tell you about one of the books found on my Bookstore,
Go to https:// payhip.com/ Christian NonFiction eBookStore then scroll down and click on The Life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In publishing the life of the late CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON, the publishers feel a peculiar pleasure and believe themselves especially fortunate in having secured the Rev. Russell H. Conwell, D.D., LL.D., pastor at The Temple, of Philadelphia, to prepare the work. There are many reasons why the popular preacher, who might justly be called the Spurgeon of America, should in this way pay a loving tribute to the memory of his great English ecclesiastical brother, and why such a book must have an absorbing interest for all readers. Foremost among these might be considered his personal acquaintance with the great divine of gigantic efforts and wonderful achievements, and the deep study he has ever given to his popular brother preacher’s life and the measure of its successes.
As a fellow-preacher of the Gospel, he knew better than any layman how to interpret the hidden springs of success to count the cost of Herculean efforts made, and better, understand the great man’s life-work in all its thousands of minute details which he, as an intimate personal friend had the opportunity to observe.
Like Spurgeon, he has the power to earn and raise large sums of money, but he devotes every dollar beyond a reasonable living expense to the cause he has so much at heart. His remarkable line of work, also, in many ways corresponds with that of Spurgeon,
The similarity in the work of the English Spurgeon and the American Conwell has often been commented upon by press and people. Spurgeon made, and Conwell is making, a complete sacrifice of talents, time and health to the one aim in life-the salvation of souls. Each commenced life a poor boy, and had an early life fraught with discouragements and temptations.
The author’s grand work for the Grace Baptist Church, of Philadelphia, has justly distinguished him as the greatest preacher of his denomination in this country. He was a student at Yale College, and graduated in the Law Department of Albany University and was admitted to the New York bar in 1865. His health not permitting the practice of law, he began as traveling correspondent of the Boston Traveler and the New York Tribune, during which his constant companion and warmest friend was Bayard Taylor, with who he traveled all over the world, and obtained distinction as a journalist.
In addition to the pastorate of a church which has one of the most remarkable houses of worship in the world, open every hour of every day and night in the year, and is never untenanted, Dr. Conwell is the head of Temple College, connected with the church fostered by him, which is for the free education of working-men and women in the classic collegiate branches, with fourteen professors, a preparatory department that sends pupils to Yale, Harvard and Amherst, and giving itself decrees equal to those of Princeton. He is the head of the Samaritan Hospital, also an outgrowth of his personal effort and example, which is doing incalculable good in Philadelphia.
In addition. to his church work, Dr. Conwell lectures all over the United States, to large and delighted audiences.
He is also a prolific author, The most important of his works are a ” Life of Garfield,” which he wrote at the home of the martyred President, in Mentor; “Why and How the Chinese Immigrate,” the material for which he gathered in the Chinese Empire Life of Hon. James G. Blaine,” Life of Bayard Taylor,” and “Acres of Diamonds,” each of which has been appreciatively read by thousands of readers in this and other countries.