The Saturday Flyover Replay : Pelosi Falls, Drones in Germany, and Comedy Wildlife Photos

The Saturday Flyover Replay : Pelosi Falls, Drones in Germany, and Comedy Wildlife Photos

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Saturday, December 14, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen became the first explorer to reach the South Pole, beating his British rival, Robert Falcon Scott.

Today marks the 125th edition of the Army vs. Navy game, a historic rivalry that symbolizes the conclusion of the college football season. In honor of this tradition, we would love to hear from our readers who are veterans.

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TAKEOFF,

Former Speaker Pelosi Breaks Her Hip,

Rep. Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized on Friday after falling and injuring herself during a congressional delegation trip to Luxembourg, with one outlet reporting that she broke her hip.

The former House Speaker fell after a group photo taken to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which included other lawmakers and officials, a source confirmed.

A spokesperson for Pelosi said that she was under excellent care and wouldn’t join other lawmakers for the remainder of the trip, stating she was “strong” and would be “back on her feet in no time.”

Lawmakers Frustrated with Drone Response,

New Jersey lawmakers have expressed their frustration with the federal response to mysterious drones flying over the state, with one congressman urging the authorization of local authorities to down the aircraft.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer criticized federal agencies, stating that the lack of information was unacceptable, while referring to 11 confirmed sightings from November.

Assemblymember Brian Bergen, a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, was more personal with his disapproval, calling national security spokesperson John Kirby a “fool” following his remarks about the unidentified drones.

Concerns about the numerous drone sightings persisted on Friday as officials reported multiple instances of drones entering the airspace over a Navy weapons station in New Jersey.

List: Wealthiest Zip Codes in the U.S.,

Atherton, California, ranked as the wealthiest U.S. zip code for the fifth time, with a median home price of $7.75 million, over $7 million higher than the cheapest, Rogers, Arkansas.

Real estate platform RealtyHop analyzed listing prices, sorted areas by zip code, and ranked them by median list price to identify the three most expensive zip codes in each state.

The three most expensive zip codes, Atherton, Miami-Dade, Florida, and Suffolk County, New York, all reside along the coasts and sit on or near beaches.

The cheapest zip codes were found in Arkansas, Mississippi, and North Dakota.

POLITICS,

Consultants McKinsey & Company agreed Friday to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement, resolving federal charges for conspiring to misbrand OxyContin and other opioids to boost prescriptions and obstruct justice.

The former stripper and convicted murderer who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her at a 2006 team party admitted she lied and asked for their forgiveness.

Amazon confirmed on Thursday that it donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, one day after Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a similar donation.

President-elect Donald Trump announced that the GOP would work to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it “inconvenient” and “costly” in a post on Truth Social on Friday.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed Friday that Marine veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in Jordan Neely’s subway death, will be his guest at the Army-Navy game in Maryland.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James scored a career-high 30 points for the South Bay Lakers Thursday in his first G League road game.

Bill Belichick’s North Carolina coaching contract includes a $10 million buyout until June 1, 2025, when it drops to $1 million, giving him an easy out despite saying, “I didn’t come here to leave.”

The Holiday Section

USPS has warned holiday shoppers about online package scams involving fake delivery issues, urging recipients not to click links requesting personal or credit card information.

Buffalo Trace Distillery’s annual holiday light display features over 20,000 LEDs, a 35-foot tree with 400 ornaments, and 70 unique light installations across its grounds.

Good Housekeeping’s list of 50 best-selling Christmas gifts on Amazon under $50 offers budget-friendly options for the whole family, perfect for last-minute shoppers.

THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,

President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist François Bayrou as France’s new prime minister Friday, aiming to resolve political turmoil after a no-confidence vote ousted former Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Russia launched 93 missiles and over 200 drones into western Ukraine this week, targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in retaliation for the use of U.S.-made missiles in a strike on a Russian airbase.

Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted Wednesday in U.S. federal court on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft, stealing at least $88 million from U.S. companies.

Unknown drones, similar to those seen over New Jersey, were spotted flying over the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany, as well as German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and chemicals group BASF this month.

ET CETERA,

A cheetah playing hide-and-seek, hugging bears, and a squirrel stuck in a tree headline the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists announced Wednesday.

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million stainless steel travel mugs in the U.S. due to a potential burn hazard from lids detaching when exposed to heat and torque.

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at JFK Airport Friday after a bird strike disabled an engine shortly after departing LaGuardia, officials said. No injuries were reported.

Daily Quote,

“That guy is an idiot. That I can tell you right now.”

— Assemblymember Brian Bergen’s response to national security spokesman John Kirby’s remarks on the drone activity in New Jersey.

And thats the news for today.

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