The Saturday Flyover Replay : Father of Georgia Shooter Charged, RFK Jr. Off the Ballot, and a Big Ball of Cheese

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,

THE FLYOVER,

Saturday, September 7, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened to the public in Canton, Ohio. The NFL was founded in Canton in 1920 and the Canton Bulldogs, featuring Jim Thorpe, were early professional football champions.

Did you know: Jim Thorpe was also the first person to win both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, and the award given to the best defensive back in college football is named in his honor.

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TAKEOFF,

Georgia Shooting Suspect and Father Appear in Court,

The father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray appeared in a Georgia courtroom on Friday, facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children for allowing his son to possess a weapon.

The charges against Colin Gray come five months after Michigan parents Jennifer and James Crumbley were convicted and sentenced for not securing a firearm before their son’s school shooting in 2021.

Colt Gray, the 14-year-old alleged gunman in the Apalachee High School shooting, also appeared in court on Friday and was advised he faces life without parole for killing four and injuring several. The next hearing was scheduled for December 4, and Gray’s lawyers didn’t ask for bail to be set.

Both father and son remained in custody following their court appearances Friday morning.

Jobs Report Falls Short of Expectations,

The U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August, falling short of the expected 165,000, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% from 4.3% in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The new report also included significant downward revisions for June and July, showing a slowdown in job growth while unemployment has steadily risen over the past year.

Markets reacted negatively to the August jobs report, with stock futures ticking downward and U.S. Treasury yields falling, indicating investors are seeking safer assets amid economic uncertainty.

Lists: World’s Most Unusual Lakes,

A list from LoveExploring highlights 30 unusual lakes from around the world, including color-shifting crater lakes and bioluminescent waters in Australia.

Palau’s Eil Malk Island Lake is populated with near-stingless golden jellyfish, and the emerald-green Micronesian waters create, as one visitor reported, a “lava lamp” effect for swimmers.

Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes, a world heritage site, features 16 interconnected lakes linked by waterfalls. The system’s striking colors, caused by sunlight and minerals, draw over a million visitors yearly to hike its trails and paddle in the calm waters.

Australia’s Gippsland Lakes dazzle with occasional blue-green bioluminescence on summer nights. This phenomenon, caused by Noctiluca scintillans organisms, transforms the waterway into a natural light show.

POLITICS,

Former President Trump appeared in a Manhattan appeals court Friday, attempting to overturn a $5 million defamation and sexual assault ruling against him by writer E. Jean Carroll, denying her allegations and claiming political motivation.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have made some illegal immigrants eligible for state-backed home loans, citing the need to manage limited program resources effectively.

Democratic candidates in competitive races have abandoned the “defund the police” movement, embracing law enforcement and spending $24 million on police-themed ads to counter “soft on crime” attacks.

The IRS announced on Friday it has recovered $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans, highlighting ramped-up enforcement efforts funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the franchise’s all-time passing leader Thursday night, throwing for 291 yards and one touchdown in a 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Miami Dolphins and Jalen Ramsey have agreed to a three-year $72.3 million contract extension, making the all-pro cornerback the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL.

Detroit center fielder Parker Meadows hit a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning, accounting for all four Tigers runs in the win over the San Diego Padres, 4-3, in Thursday’s finale of a three-game series.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 59 Days,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won legal battles to remove his name from North Carolina and Michigan ballots after suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Trump, but he faced a setback in Wisconsin.

A New York judge delayed former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case until Nov. 26, ensuring any criminal punishment would occur after the presidential election.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rejected recent polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Michigan, claiming the data was inaccurate.

THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,

Ukrainian President Zelensky asked allies for more air defense systems and long-range weapons during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base, citing Russia’s ongoing missile and drone attacks.

China has ended foreign adoptions of its children, allowing only blood relatives or stepparents to adopt, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

Roman officials have proposed a 2-euro fee to access the popular Trevi Fountain, traditionally free, as a measure to manage tourism at the historical site.

ET CETERA,

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of 100 printed in 1787, will be auctioned in Asheville, North Carolina on September 28, with bidding to start at $1 million.

Mexican cheesemakers in Oaxaca state broke the Guinness World Record for the largest string cheese ball, weighing 1,402.58 pounds and using 2,641 gallons of milk.

Mars is set to reintroduce Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s, reviving a flavor reminiscent of the 2009 Strawberried Peanut Butter M&M’s discontinued in 2015.

Daily Quote,

“It’s something you see out of a movie. It’s almost unbelievable … just watching your house sink away.”

— Nick Mardesic on the California landslide that caused severe damage to his home.

And thats the news for today.

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