The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Pager Explosions, Flying Hoverboard, and a Shark-Croc Competition

The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Pager Explosions, Flying Hoverboard, and a Shark-Croc Competition

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER,

Wednesday, September 18, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1870, Henry Washburn, a former U.S. Representative and Union Army general, led the expedition that discovered and named Old Faithful in Yellowstone.

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TAKEOFF,

Pagers Explode Across Lebanon,

Eleven people were killed and thousands injured after handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday, according to reports.

Hezbollah blamed Israel for the “criminal aggression,” vowing retaliation, while Israel declined to comment.

Munitions experts suggested the pagers may have been packed with military-grade explosives triggered by an alphanumeric text message.

Israel has said it wants to secure the Lebanon border and allow its residents to return, which requires security against Hezbollah. Israeli leaders say they anticipate a major response from the terrorist group.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Jailed Without Bail,

A New York federal Magistrate on Tuesday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to be held without bail on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution.

He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Combs was arrested Monday evening in New York, six months after federal agents raided his homes in Miami and Los Angeles. He pleaded not guilty to all charges in a federal courtroom Tuesday.

Prosecutors allege that Combs has physically and sexually abused victims for decades, using his vast resources to enable his abuse and cover up crimes.

Attorneys for Combs maintain that their client is innocent.

List: Best Burger in Every State,

Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and to celebrate, we’re offering this list of the best burger joints in every state in America.

In Minnesota, you can try the Jucy Lucy at Matt’s Bar, which features cheese stuffed inside the patty, while in Utah, the Crown Burger is topped with a quarter-pound of pastrami.

Other standouts include the Soul Burger at the reportedly haunted Earnestine and Hazel’s in Tennessee and the butter-drenched burgers at Solly’s Grille in Wisconsin.

POLITICS,

A bill pushed by Democrats mandating insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization treatments was blocked by Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday.

Speaker Mike Johnson will move forward with another vote on his six-month stopgap spending bill despite it having failed once already.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state will conduct its own investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Trump, pursuing a charge of attempted murder.

The U.S. Coast Guard tracked two Russian submarines, a frigate, and a tugboat crossing into U.S. waters off Alaska, apparently to avoid sea ice, which is allowed under international rules.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins led a 70-yard game-winning drive on Monday Night Football for his first win with the team. Drake London scored the go-ahead touchdown with 34 seconds left in the game.

Luis Arraez saw his streak of 141 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout come to an end on Monday. It was the longest such streak since 2004.

The MLB player’s association is suing multiple betting sites for using player images without compensation for athletes.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 47 Days,

Congress is considering increasing Secret Service funding, potentially through a short-term bill, following the second attempt on former President Trump’s life.

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien met with Vice President Harris but withheld an endorsement, saying he wanted to poll his members first.

Meta banned Russian state media outlets from its apps worldwide on Monday, citing foreign interference after the U.S. accused the companies of covertly funneling $10 million to influence campaigns.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Li Auto stock rose 12% Tuesday after reports that China’s central bank plans to cut bank reserve requirements, potentially stimulating the country’s economy and electric vehicle market.

Federal Reserve officials began a two-day meeting Tuesday with expectations they would cut interest rates for the first time in four years.

Former MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe pleaded guilty to securities fraud for misleading investors about the company’s $9.95 “unlimited” movie ticket plan in 2017.

Former president Donald Trump unveiled World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture described as a decentralized finance platform with a non-transferable governance token called WLFI.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

A Czech company has unveiled Airwolf, an electric hoverbike capable of reaching speeds up to 142 mph, using tilting ducted fan propulsion.

Scientists have discovered a rare new blood group system known as MAL, solving a 50-year-old mystery that could potentially help thousands of patients worldwide.

An archaeological survey of a Norwegian farm uncovered 9th-century silver artifacts on the site of what is believed to be a large Viking farmstead.

THE ROTATOR,
WISDOM WEDNESDAY,

Researchers revealed six key insights from this century’s biggest studies on happiness, offering unconventional strategies to boost well-being.

Finnish scientists identified brain regions associated with six types of love using fMRI.

A doctor revealed that people who engage in a specific recreational activity tend to live longer, citing neurological and social benefits.

ET CETERA,

An ongoing Oceangate hearing is revealing new details about the Titan submersible disaster, which killed five people in June 2023. The vessel experienced 118 equipment issues during previous dives.

A recent study identified the wealthiest town in each U.S. state based on median household income.

An unusual video shows multiple crocodiles and sharks competing for prey in shallow Australian waters.

Daily Quote,

“A year ago, Sean Combs stood in Times Square and was handed a key to New York City. Today, he’s been indicted.”

— U.S. Attorney Damian Williams on the charges that Combs created a criminal enterprise.

And thats the news for today.

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