The Friday Flyover Replay : Georgia DA Removed from Trump Case, Dog vs. Snowman, and Best Christmas Movies

The Friday Flyover Replay : Georgia DA Removed from Trump Case, Dog vs. Snowman, and Best Christmas Movies

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Friday, December 20, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Captain America made his comic book debut by punching Adolf Hitler in the face, quickly becoming a cultural icon.

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TAKEOFF,

House GOP Spending Bill Voted Down,

The House voted down a revised spending bill 174-235-1 on Thursday, leaving lawmakers to start over as the government funding deadline expires today.

House Republicans had reached an agreement on a new spending bill late Thursday, attempting to avoid a government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump said he opposed the original bipartisan agreement.

The revised 116-page bill—a so-called “Plan B”—was much shorter than the previous 1,500-page proposal. It provided three months of funding to keep the government running, suspended the debt limit until 2027, replenished disaster relief, and blocked a pay increase for lawmakers.

The original agreement was re-done by the GOP at the urging not only of Trump but also of DOGE chief Elon Musk, who used social media to call attention to controversial provisions.

Congress has until midnight tonight to pass a spending bill or close down parts of the government.

Georgia DA Fani Willis Removed from Trump Case,

A Georgia appeals court Thursday disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from leading the criminal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump and others.

The court declined to dismiss Trump’s indictment, keeping the charges in place for now, but noted that Willis’s relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a significant appearance of impropriety, leading to Willis’s disqualification.

This marks Trump’s latest legal victory, following the dismissal of two previous federal cases since his election win. The Georgia case was the only remaining criminal trial scheduled to proceed.

Teamsters Strike Amazon Ahead of Holidays,

Amazon workers at seven facilities nationwide launched what the Teamsters called their largest-ever strike against the company at 6 a.m. Thursday, after Amazon missed the union’s deadline for contract negotiations.

The strikes involve facilities in Southern California, New York City, Atlanta, and Skokie, Illinois, with the Teamsters claiming to represent nearly 10,000 workers at 10 Amazon facilities. Amazon employs a total of 800,000 workers at its warehouses.

While Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel disputed this claim, saying the union doesn’t represent Amazon employees and drivers, the Teamsters argue that Amazon should recognize delivery drivers as employees rather than contractors.

The strike strategically targets the holiday shopping rush though Amazon says it doesn’t expect any operational impacts.

POLITICS,

A New York resident pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges in connection with operating an illegal secret police station for the People’s Republic of China out of a building in Manhattan’s Chinatown, according to Justice Department officials.

The 15-year-old suspect in Monday’s Wisconsin school shooting had been in contact with a 20-year-old California man who was planning a government building attack, court documents revealed Wednesday.

The FAA on Wednesday banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey until Jan. 17, just as the Senate blocked a bill to allow local agencies to track aircraft.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

Patrick Mahomes is not likely to miss any time with his high ankle sprain, according to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

Ten-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado reportedly used his no-trade clause to block a trade that would have sent him from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Houston Astros.

The NBA is changing its All-Star Game to an All-Star tournament that will feature four teams and three games in a one-night event.

The Holiday Section

Holiday travel is already surging as the busiest Christmas travel season on record unfolds. Air travel peaked yesterday, with over 50,000 flights, while 107 million are expected to drive.

Princess Diana faced an awkward moment during her first royal Christmas when she received a mortifying gift during the family’s gag-gift exchange.

A Golden Retriever declared a neighborhood snowman her enemy, barking fiercely to protect her family from the frosty intruder.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Darden Restaurants stock jumped nearly 15% Thursday after reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results this morning.

Bitcoin’s value dipped Thursday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell ruled out Federal Reserve ownership, emphasizing Congress would need to permit such a change.

Frito-Lay recalled Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington due to milk—not declared on the packaging—coming into contact with the ingredients, posing allergy risks.

U.S. auto sales are projected to hit their highest levels since 2019 next year, driven by lower interest rates and improved affordability.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

A complete mastodon jaw was discovered in the backyard of a New York home, which led to a museum-led investigation that unearthed additional fossils.

The invasive species known as the “murder hornet,” or northern giant hornet, was eradicated five years after it was first identified, U.S. Agriculture officials announced on Wednesday.

Scientists attached cameras to baby humpback whales, capturing burping and barking sounds, which provided insights into mother-calf communication and behavior.

THE ROTATOR,
ENTERTAINMENT,

Director James Gunn released a teaser trailer for his upcoming Superman movie on Thursday, featuring a beaten and bloody Man of Steel who whistles for his loyal sidekick, Krypto the Superdog.

In other superhero news, Batman trilogy filmmaker and Oscar-winning director of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, has been knighted by King Charles III for his “extraordinary contribution to film.”

A couple of entertainment writers have created a list of the best Christmas movies for every mood. Whether it’s a period piece, thriller, or tearjerker, they have you covered.

ET CETERA,

A blind cat was rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond after falling through. Construction workers braved the freezing water to save the 20-year-old feline.

Security footage captured patrons fleeing a cafe in Vanuatu’s capital as a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday, shaking buildings and scattering debris.

Popular YouTuber MrBeast has announced plans to rent all three Great Pyramids of Giza for 100 hours in collaboration with the Egyptian government, allowing him to sleep at the pyramids and explore secret corridors.

Daily Quote,

I do not know if she planned it that day or if she planned it a week prior. To me, bringing a gun to school to hurt people is planning. ”

— Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes on the continuing investigation into premeditation motives for the teenage Wisconsin school shooter.

And thats the news for today.

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