The Friday Flyover Replay : Earthquake Hits California, Christmas Carol Delivery, and Glinda’s Wand

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Friday, December 6, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Washington Monument was completed when workers placed a nine-inch aluminum pyramid inscribed with “Laus Deo,” which eans “praise be to God,” atop a white marble tower.

Offbeat football news: Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow, similar to ex-NFL star Doug Flutie, won a Heisman Trophy and now owns a Batmobile. Flutie has a 1966 version, while Burrow spent $3 million on a newer model featured below.

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TAKEOFF,

Details Emerge on NYC Shooting Suspect,

Authorities continue to collect evidence as new details and images emerged on the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson two days ago.

At the scene, authorities found a cell phone and shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” resembling the phrase “delay, deny, defend” used to describe how insurers deny services and payments. It’s also the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry.

The gunman is still at large, but surveillance cameras captured footage of the suspect at a New York City hostel, a coffee shop, and exiting a subway station near the site of the shooting.

7.0 Quake Hits Northern California,

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Northern California coast in Humboldt County Thursday morning.

The epicenter was about 130 miles south of the Oregon border, with tremors felt as far as San Francisco, 270 miles away. A tsunami warning was issued for 5.3 million residents along the coast but was later canceled.

The quake caused minor damage in Humboldt County, including cracked roads and power outages affecting 10,000 residents. Over 30 aftershocks followed, the largest at 4.3 magnitude.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to assist recovery efforts.

Bitcoin Breaks $100,000 Wall,

The price of Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 barrier for the first time Wednesday night, reaching $103,713 before falling back to the mid-$90,000 range on Thursday.

Bitcoin’s recent price run followed Donald Trump’s victory at the polls, climbing over $30,000 since Election Day.

Wednesday’s record high arrived after President-elect Trump announced his choice of cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“Clearly, there is anticipation that the new administration is going to be somewhat more favorable to crypto than the old administration was,” said S&P Global digital assets expert Andrew O’Neill.

POLITICS,

Ronald Rowe, acting director of the Secret Service, had a heated exchange with Rep. Pat Fallon during a House hearing into Secret Service procedures that led to the men shouting accusations at each other.

Senate Republicans are considering a potential $85 billion spending bill aimed at limiting illegal immigration as their first budget effort next year’s session.

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to remain in office until 2027 and appoint a new prime minister after Michel Barnier’s resignation, despite a no-confidence vote creating political deadlock.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley headline the NFL’s Players of the Month for November.

The NFL has announced each team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award — considered the most prestigious award a player can receive.

MLB is reportedly considering a “Golden At-Bat” rule, which would allow teams to substitute their best hitter in any spot once per game.

Tickets to get into the WNBA’s opening night game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky are currently starting at $271, which is more expensive than every NBA opening night game except for the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.

The Holiday Section

Uber launched holiday delivery options on Uber Eats, offering Christmas trees, festive decor, and even a troupe of carolers in select locations.

Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree, a 74-foot Norway spruce, was illuminated Wednesday evening with 50,000 lights and crowned by a Swarovski star under heightened security.

London tops the list of the most desirable Christmas holiday destinations for people from around the world, followed by Vienna and Prague.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: SoundHound AI stock jumped 31% Thursday on news that the company’s conversational AI technology would be rolled out at Torchy’s Tacos.

Dollar General is testing same-day delivery from about 75 of its stores to compete with bigger chains, with hopes that it will expand to “thousands of stores” in the future.

Blue Ridge Beef recalled 9,600 pounds of its Puppy Mix pet food over fears it may be tainted with salmonella. The recall covers seven states.

Waymo announced it will expand its autonomous robotaxi to Miami in 2026. It’s currently testing and operating in Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Stargazers could view three celestial phenomena this week: a crescent moon, the Northern Lights, and Venus, the “Christmas Star,” set to appear in the night skies.

Google’s AI weather forecasting model, GenCast, has delivered more accurate weather predictions than top forecasting systems, officials claim.

A scientist has developed a 3D-printed, coral-inspired bone graft material that promotes bone growth within four weeks and naturally dissolves in 6-12 months.

THE ROTATOR,
ENTERTAINMENT,

You’ve Got Mail, Die Hard, and The Sound of Music lead a list of the 25 best holiday films that may not prominently feature Christmas, but honor the spirit of the season.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow revealed that he purchased a fully functional, 525-horsepower Batmobile for nearly $3 million after signing a contract extension last year.

Talk show host Drew Barrymore left Wicked star Ariana Grande speechless by surprising her with Glinda’s original wand from The Wizard of Oz.

ET CETERA,

An AI-generated Jesus avatar at a church in Switzerland has sparked controversy due to a confessional booth that allows people to interact with a lifelike screen in over 100 languages.

A Canadian man suffered serious injuries after jumping onto a polar bear to protect his wife from an early Tuesday morning ambush, police say.

An investigation into firearm sales found numerous law enforcement officials illegally buying and selling weapons online, through dealers, out of their homes, or the back of their cars.

Daily Quote,

“I didn’t realize it was an earthquake…I saw my shower doors moving and my towels twitching. I have ghostly things happen here so I just thought it was that!”

— California resident Sheri Morrison after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Golden State Thursday.

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