The Friday Flyover Replay : Kamala Speaks, Jack Daniels Pulls Back, and a Giant Diamond

The Friday Flyover Replay : Kamala Speaks, Jack Daniels Pulls Back, and a Giant Diamond

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,

THE FLYOVER,

Friday, AUGUST 23, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1305, William Wallace, one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes and the chief inspiration for Scottish resistance to the English king Edward I, was indicted, condemned to death, and executed.

Here’s some sparkling news: A 2,492-carat diamond was found in Botswana, the biggest diamond discovered in over a century. Read more about it in our Et Cetera section.

Our report Thursday on Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz was inaccurate. His military unit was deployed to Iraq, not Afghanistan.

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TAKEOFF,

Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination,

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night, giving a roughly 40-minute speech promising to unite the nation while heavily criticizing former President Donald Trump.

Harris was frequently interrupted by cheers and applause from the delegates as she highlighted her policy positions on health care, voting rights, and social security and promised a middle-class tax cut for 100 million Americans.

In the area of foreign policy, Harris stated her support for Ukraine, NATO, and Israel while also backing Palestine’s right to exist.

Throughout the speech, Harris attacked former President Trump for his policies while repeatedly calling for unity and describing the country as ready to move forward.

Canada Rail Strike Threatens U.S.,

A rail labor dispute in Canada has shut down freight traffic on the country’s two largest railways, threatening crucial supply chains across North America.

The shutdown, which began after a failed negotiation with the Teamsters union, has disrupted the transport of over $1 billion in goods daily and affected more than 30,000 commuters in major Canadian cities.

The prolonged dispute could have significant economic impacts on Canada and the U.S., potentially disrupting shipments of goods ranging from grains and beans to potash, coal, and timber.

List: Largest Source of Tax Revenue by State,

A list of each state’s largest source of tax revenue shows that a majority of states rely on sales taxes, while the rest depend on state income taxes.

Florida relied on sales taxes for over 64% of its state tax revenue, making it the state most dependent on that source in the nation.

For states with high median resident incomes, such as California, New York, Utah, and Massachusetts, personal income taxes represent the largest source of tax revenue.

POLITICS,

The Supreme Court agreed to partially revive Arizona’s law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration on Thursday but blocked enforcement of a provision requiring proof in order to vote.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overall support has declined, but he has more support among Republicans than Democrats, according to a new poll.

The FBI has launched an investigation into whether maggots were deliberately placed in a delegation breakfast at the DNC, according to officials. No consumption of contaminated food was reported.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

Veteran first baseman Joey Votto announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday, ending a 17-year career that saw the former Cincinnati Reds star win an MVP award and make six All-Star teams.

The Denver Broncos have named rookie first-rounder Bo Nix as their starting quarterback for the upcoming NFL season. Nix completed 76% of his preseason passes, throwing zero interceptions.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed AJ Terrell to a four-year $81 million contract, making him the second-highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 74 Days,

A new poll revealed that Senator Ted Cruz leads Rep. Colin Allred by 46.6% to 44.5% in the Senate race, while former President Trump is ahead with 49.5% to 44.6% over Vice President Harris in Texas’ presidential matchup.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi drew attention walking to the podium Wednesday night at the Democratic convention when something fluttered to the stage out of her pants leg.

Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper announced on Wednesday that he will seek reelection only once and limit himself to two terms.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Advance Auto Parts stock dropped 17% Thursday on news that it missed expectations for the second quarter and lowered its guidance for the full year.

Brown-Forman Corp, the maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, said it would pull back on its diversity initiatives rather than face a boycott effort on social media.

Monthly mortgage payments declined slightly in the past month for the first time in four years, following a modest decline in mortgage interest rates.

Peloton announced Thursday that it will start charging new subscribers a one-time $95 activation fee if they bought their Peloton equipment on the second-hand used market.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Scientists have observed humpback whales creating and manipulating “bubble nets” to hunt prey, potentially demonstrating considerable intelligence and tool use.

Two Ohio businessmen partnered with the city of Cleveland and produced “Stella,” a road-painting robot to help reduce costs and improve worker safety in road marking operations.

Tesla is recruiting workers to train its humanoid Optimus robot, using motion capture technology to replicate actions that the robot will perform.

THE ROTATOR,
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY,

Nineteen Afghan women, banned from medical studies by the Taliban, will complete education in Scotland thanks to a foundation that arranged their visas and university places.

In Japan, pig cafes have been gaining popularity. Visitors pay $15 to cuddle with Corgi-sized micropigs.

“Libraries were our internet.” A dad’s viral video showcasing his 1980s childhood experiences to his 8-year-old son has sparked nostalgia among Gen X viewers.

ET CETERA,

A California hospital mistakenly told a woman’s family she had checked out when, in reality, she had died. Her body was found a year later in hospital storage.

The largest diamond discovered in over a century, weighing 2,492 carats, has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana.

Legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz has become the first Afro-Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter, with the coin featuring her smiling face and signature catchphrase “¡AZÚCAR!”

Daily Quote,

“(This is) a chance to chart a new way forward. Not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.”

— Vice President Kamala Harris in her acceptance speech at the DNC Thursday night.

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