The Thursday Flyover Replay : Ukraine Strikes Moscow, NASA’s New Jet, and Meth Melons

The Thursday Flyover Replay : Ukraine Strikes Moscow, NASA’s New Jet, and Meth Melons

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,

THE FLYOVER,

Thursday, AUGUST 22, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1989, Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers became the first pitcher in MLB history to reach 5,000 career strikeouts. Ryan finished his career with 5,714 strikeouts, far surpassing his nearest rival.

Today is the first day of our new Election Watch section. Every day until the Nov. 5 election, The Flyover will bring you daily news, polls, and interesting developments in the key races. Take a look and let us know what you think.

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TAKEOFF,

Ukraine Unleashes Major Strike on Russia,

The Ukrainian military targeted Moscow with at least 11 drones on Wednesday in one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the war began.

Ukraine reportedly deployed drones to at least five Russian regions as ground forces continued to advance in Russia’s Kursk region. In the past week, Ukraine also has struck three bridges, several airfields, and an oil depot.

Russian officials claim 45 Ukrainian drones were shot down during the attack, including 11 in Moscow, 23 over the Bryansk Region, six over the Belgorod region, three over the Kaluga region, and two over the Kursk region, areas relatively near Moscow.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces shot down at least 50 Russian drones and subdued 16 others in a prolonged attack that started on Tuesday and ended on Wednesday, according to officials.

Heat Dome Scorches Southwest,

A heat dome is blanketing the Southwest and Texas, putting over 23 million Americans under heat advisories or warnings.

Parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas are forecast to experience near-record temperatures, with Phoenix reaching 112 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.

The heat wave is straining Texas’ electric grid, which hit a preliminary record demand of 85,558.98 megawatts.

The extreme heat is expected to persist through the end of the week, with heat alerts issued for Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, where heat indexes could reach up to 116 degrees.

List: The Oldest Restaurant in Each State,

A list of the oldest restaurants in every state includes several historic taverns, saloons, and inns, including several that predate the United States.

One of the more interesting and historical eateries is Connecticut’s Griswold Inn. British soldiers attacked the restaurant during the War of 1812, demanding breakfast before stealing the bar’s rum supply.

Perhaps the best-named restaurant on the list is Idaho’s Snake Pit. Established in 1880 as a railroad layover spot, the Snake Pit has served as a restaurant for over 100 years and reportedly served as a brothel as well.

POLITICS,

More sources now say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will end his presidential bid and endorse Donald Trump. Kennedy and Trump are scheduled to hold separate campaign events in Arizona on Friday, fueling speculation.

Former President Trump on Wednesday held his first outdoor rally since surviving last month’s assassination attempt, focusing on national security issues while criticizing the Biden-Harris administration’s record.

Chicago police arrested 56 protesters on Tuesday following a surge of violence on the second night of the DNC, which the police chief referred to as “a threat to our city.”

Fifty Republican congressional veterans denounced Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz for misrepresenting his National Guard rank and retiring before an Afghanistan deployment to pursue a political career.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

The Miami Marlins and Houston Astros baseball parks are among the 20 sites selected to host the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Former USC and Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced Tuesday he will teach a course at USC this spring, returning to the university after leaving his NFL coaching position.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar made an off-balance but perfect throw on the run from left field to get an out at third base in a 7-5-win Tuesday.

2024 Election Countdown,

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Former President Trump criticized the DNC for frequently mentioning him at their Chicago convention, stating it was “pretty sad” that Democrats avoided issues like the economy, border, and crime.

Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz has slightly more favorable public opinion in an AP-NORC poll than JD Vance, his Republican counterpart. Walz slightly outperformed among independents.

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West was approved to appear on the November ballot in Maine on Tuesday despite evidence that his campaign turned in some fraudulent petition signatures.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Procept BioRobotics stock climbed 28% Wednesday after the company received an FDA clearance for its robotic technology for treating enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Federal officials revised national job growth numbers down by nearly 30% for the 12 months ending March 2024, the biggest downward revision since 2009.

Ford announced a shift in its electric vehicle strategy, focusing on two new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van, delaying full-size electric pickup production to 2027.

A new analysis shows how far $1,000 will go in every state in the U.S. It buys only $892 worth of goods in Hawaii.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet, designed to minimize sonic booms, is preparing for its historic first flight after passing critical tests.

Space technology firm SpinLaunch has developed an innovative launch system that uses a giant rotating arm to fling satellites into orbit without rocket fuel.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission last August found evidence of an ancient ocean of molten rock at the Moon’s south pole, supporting the Lunar Magma Ocean theory of lunar formation.

THE ROTATOR,
THURSDAY POLLING STATION,

Americans increasingly view marijuana negatively. 54% say it harms society, 51% say it harms users. This marks a shift from more positive views in 2022, according to a Gallup poll.

A new poll shows U.S. cigarette smoking has dropped from 41% in 1944 to a historic low of 11% in 2024, with a significant decline among young adults. E-cigarette use remains steady at 7%.

Globally, Christians comprise 47% of international migrants, the largest group, with Muslims as the No. 2 group, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of UN data.

ET CETERA,

Customs agents seized $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons from a tractor-trailer at a California border checkpoint.

A photo collection compares historical landmarks from the 1900s to today, featuring iconic sites like the Empire State Building, Venice’s St. Mark’s Square, and the Eiffel Tower.

Airbnb is offering a unique stay in a life-sized Polly Pocket dollhouse in Littleton, MA, for $35 per night, celebrating the toy’s 35th anniversary. This themed experience can be booked through Aug. 28.

Daily Quote,

“We did everything that we could to de-escalate that situation, but there’s only so much de-escalation that you can attempt before it becomes excessive repetition.”

— Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling on the violent anti-Israel protestors outside the DNC.

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