The Wednesday Flyover Replay : FBI Probes Campaign Hacks, Titanic Secrets, and a Tesla-Bombing Fish

The Wednesday Flyover Replay : FBI Probes Campaign Hacks, Titanic Secrets, and a Tesla-Bombing Fish

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,

THE FLYOVER,

Wednesday, AUGUST 14, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1994, French authorities apprehended international terrorist Illich Ramirez Sanchez, also known as Carlos the Jackal, in Khartoum, Sudan.

Speaking of Carlos, a literary note: author Robert Ludlum based the antagonist of The Bourne Identity on Sanchez. Of course, in the book, the terrorist wasn’t captured by French agents; Jason Bourne got him.

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TAKEOFF,

FBI Probes Hack Attacks on Both Campaigns,

The FBI announced that it has opened an investigation into attempted hacks of both presidential campaigns.

The investigation focuses on cyber-attacks against three Biden-Harris campaign staffers and Roger Stone, a former adviser to former President Trump.

The announcement followed a previous statement released by Microsoft stating the tech company discovered Iranian hackers targeted the campaign of an unnamed U.S. presidential candidate in June.

Politico and other media outlets reported on Saturday that they had begun receiving internal Trump campaign documents in July. The attempted hack of the Harris campaign appears to have been unsuccessful.

Starbucks Taps Chipotle Chief as New CEO,

Coffeehouse chain Starbucks replaced CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol on Tuesday, causing a 24.5% surge in its stock— its best day ever.

Starbucks’ surprise leadership change coincides with declining performance. The company saw its first quarterly revenue drop since 2020, with store traffic falling 3% in the first quarter.

Niccol’s unexpected appointment brings his track record of success, leading Chipotle to a 50%+ stock increase in the past year.

Chipotle stock dropped 7.5% Tuesday on news of Niccol’s leaving, its worst day in the past year.

Titanic Artifacts Hidden in Secret Warehouse,

Rarely seen Titanic artifacts, including an alligator-skin handbag and vials of still-fragrant perfume, have been quietly stored in a secret Atlanta warehouse.

RMS Titanic Inc., with exclusive salvage rights, has recovered 5,500 items from the wreck, including intact champagne bottles and ornate china, providing insights into passengers’ lives.

One poignant artifact—a medical card—reveals that third-class passenger Marian Meanwell was initially booked on the Majestic but reassigned to the Titanic, where she became one of the 1,500 victims.

POLITICS,

The United Auto Workers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that former President Trump and Elon Musk violated federal labor laws by striking workers should be fired during their Monday interview.

The State Department vowed a “swift and severe” response if Iran delivers ballistic missiles to Russia amid reports of an impending shipment of hundreds of satellite-guided weapons to Moscow.

A federal judge won’t force Chicago officials to alter a preplanned route for DNC protestors, ruling on Monday that the existing plan complies with the First Amendment, as well as safety and security concerns.

A judge barred independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from New York’s election ballot, ruling he falsely claimed state residency on nominating petitions.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

Georgia secured 46 of 62 first-place votes in the AP’s preseason Top 25 college football poll, which was released on Monday. The top five was rounded out by Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Alabama.

The San Diego Padres star rookie outfielder Jackson Merrill ran down a fly ball on Monday, making an incredible catch for the final out of a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Boston Red Sox have suspended 2024 all-star game MVP Jarren Duran for two games after a microphone picked up the outfielder, directing an inappropriate insult towards a fan.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Loar Holdings Inc. stock rose 19% Tuesday after reporting a $7 million increase in second-quarter net income over last year.

Paramount Global will cut about 15% of its U.S.-based workforce this week, amounting to hundreds of jobs, citing the need to strengthen its business.

Tesla halted online sales of its cheapest Cybertruck model, priced at $61,000. The least expensive model now available starts at $100,000, excluding EV tax credits.

Adult fiction titles are booming, driven by BookTok, a book-focused community on TikTok. Author Colleen Hoover’s works lead this trend, with her novel “It Ends With Us” recently debuting as a $50 million movie.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

SpaceX announced that a cryptocurrency speculator had purchased a four-person multi-day flight to lead the first crewed space mission in polar orbit by the end of this year.

A deciphered set of 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets revealed ancient Babylonian predictions about the death of kings and the destruction of civilizations, researchers say.

Variations in fossilized mandibles led scientists to discover a new species of extinct walrus with similar feeding adaptations to its modern counterpart, according to a new study.

THE ROTATOR,
WISDOM WEDNESDAY,

A Stanford neuroscientist shared three phrases he says can help overcome the effects of a difficult childhood.

Greek islanders from Ikaria, known for longevity, swear by a common kitchen ingredient for health and flavor.

A psychologist points to six daily habits he says can transform you into a calmer person who can navigate life’s challenges with a zen-like composure.

ET CETERA,

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane near the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean by Thursday. Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools.

An Illinois school food service director pleaded guilty to stealing $1.5 million worth of food, mainly chicken wings, from the school district.

A fish, likely dropped by a bird, fell from the sky and smashed into a New Jersey couple’s Tesla, with the incident captured on the vehicle’s dashcam.

Daily Quote,

“They’re kind of incompetent. This is very much in line with Iranian actors.”

— Simin Kargar of the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab on the hacking attacks against both presidential campaigns.

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