The Thursday Flyover Replay : Hurricane Helene, Presidential Cookies, and the ‘Great Ghost Search’

The Thursday Flyover Replay : Hurricane Helene, Presidential Cookies, and the ‘Great Ghost Search’

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER,

Thursday, September 26, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1960, the first televised U.S. presidential debate aired live from Chicago, featuring Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon discussing domestic issues.

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TAKEOFF,

Israel Signals Potential Ground Assault,

Israel appears ready to launch a ground offensive against Hezbollah, having called up two reserve brigades and urging troops to be prepared for a “possible entry” into Lebanon.

The heightened tensions come after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah rocket launch sites, resulting in over 500 casualties, and Hezbollah launching rockets and a missile at Tel Aviv, most of which were intercepted by air defenses.

Hezbollah has vowed to continue its attacks until Israel leaves Gaza, despite Israel demanding that the terror group halt its efforts so 60,000 displaced northern Israelis can return home.

Meanwhile, in Washington, the Biden administration continues to search for a new diplomatic initiative to bring about a pause in the fighting.

Helene to Hit Florida as Major Hurricane,

Hurricane Helene is forecast to strengthen to a catastrophic Category 4 storm before making landfall on Florida’s Big Bend coast Thursday evening, the National Hurricane Center said.

The massive hurricane threatens widespread impacts across the Southeast, with life-threatening storm surges up to 20 feet, damaging winds, and flooding rainfall expected. Follow live updates here.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in at least 15 Florida coastal counties, while states of emergency were declared in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Here’s a live tracker.

Officials warned Helene could be the worst storm in Tallahassee’s history, with its effects potentially reaching as far inland as Atlanta.

Death Penalty Use at a 20-Year High,

Five death row inmates across multiple states faced execution within the span of this one week, the most within seven days in the U.S. in over 20 years.

The first occurred Friday in South Carolina, and two more took place in Missouri and Texas on Tuesday. The two remaining executions are scheduled this week in Alabama and Oklahoma.

In Alabama, inmate Alan Eugene Miller, sentenced to death for the 1999 murders of three people, is set to receive the second-ever nitrogen gas execution today.

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, seven more executions are scheduled for this year.

POLITICS,

The House passed a three-month stopgap funding measure 341-82, on Wednesday, keeping the government open through Dec. 20. The bill now moves to the Senate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued new nuclear threats against the West on Wednesday, stating that any nuclear power supporting a country attacking Moscow would be viewed as an aggressor.

China test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile in over 40 years on Wednesday, launching the projectile into international waters and prompting protests from neighboring countries.

President Biden told the hosts of The View daytime talk show that he would have beaten former President Trump in November if he’d stayed on the ticket.

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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

The San Diego Padres secured a spot in the National League playoffs on Tuesday by completing a game-ending triple play, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2.

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has left the No. 23 Rebels following a dispute over a verbal NIL offer of $100,000 from an assistant coach, which head coach Barry Odom has called invalid.

The Oakland A’s will play their final game at the Coliseum today before relocating to Las Vegas, with fans planning a wake and blaming owner John Fisher for the move.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 39 Days,

The House Oversight Committee launched an election interference investigation on Wednesday, alleging that the Biden-Harris administration used taxpayer funds to fly Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to Pennsylvania.

Former President Trump confirmed that he will be the sole speaker at the bipartisan Al Smith charity dinner. Vice President Harris is skipping the event to campaign in a battleground state.

A Philadelphia bakery’s presidential cookie “poll,” which started as a local joke in 2008 and correctly predicted three elections, has gone viral, with sales surging and orders coming from as far as Alaska.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Rocket Lab’s stock jumped 14% after the company secured nearly $1 million from the Canadian Space Agency to develop an advanced star tracker.

The Dow fell 293 points or 0.70%, and the S&P 500 lost 0.19%, retreating from record highs, while the Nasdaq gained 0.04%.

Southwest Airlines plans to slash flights and cut 300 jobs at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Visa, alleging the company monopolizes debit card markets, costing consumers billions in fees.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

A rare green meteor fireball streaked across the night skies of Oregon and Washington late Monday night, captured by security cameras and dashcams, and reported by numerous eyewitnesses.

Ford unveiled a potential holographic head-up display for its vehicles, featuring a bright, clear windshield display that provides distraction-free information for the driver and passenger.

The increasing demand for AI-focused semiconductors and AI-enabled devices may result in another global chip shortage, according to a new industry report.

THE ROTATOR,
THURSDAY POLLING STATION,

Over three-fifths of Americans believe Vice President Kamala Harris covered up President Joe Biden’s health issues, according to two recent polls conducted after Biden withdrew from the presidential race.

Pew Research found that growing polarization has widened partisan gaps on climate change, gun rights, and abortion over 20 years, increasing political gridlock.

A survey reveals that 61% of Americans have “self-silenced” their political views, with many publicly claiming higher trust in institutions than they privately hold.

ET CETERA,

Ring’s $100,000 “Great Ghost Search” invites users to submit paranormal footage from home cameras, turning security devices into ghost detectors through Nov. 1.

Fat Bear Week returns to Alaska’s national park, pitting chunky brown bears against each other in a popular online voting contest starting Oct. 2.

Speaking of chunky animals, police officers used treats and pets to wrangle Oreo, a massive loose pig, returning the wayward animal to its owners.

Daily Quote,

“Helene stands toe-to-toe with any of the threats that Florida has faced over the past ten years or indeed really over hurricane history.”

— Ryan Truchelut, founder of WeatherTiger and a hurricane forecaster.

And thats the news for today.

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