The Thursday Flyover Replay : Georgia School Shooting, Robots Controlled by Mushrooms, and a Dancing Ex-Con

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

Narrated by Artificial Intelligence,

THE FLYOVER,

Thursday, September 5, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1774, the First Continental Congress gathered at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia in response to the British Parliament’s passing of the Intolerable Acts.

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TAKEOFF,

14-Year-Old Arrested in Georgia Shooting,

Georgia authorities have arrested 14-year-old Colt Gray for the mass shooting that killed four people and injured about 30 others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning.

During a Wednesday evening press conference, officials confirmed two of the victims were students, and two were teachers at the school. At least nine individuals were taken to hospitals with injuries.

Gray, an Apalachee student, is expected to be charged with murder and prosecuted as an adult, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Barrow County Schools superintendent announced that county schools will be closed through the end of the week.

U.S. Sanctions Russia for Election Interference,

The Biden administration announced sanctions against Russia for attempting to interfere with the upcoming November elections, including restricting visas for employees of media outlets linked to the Kremlin.

Two employees of a Russian-backed media network were charged with hiring a Tennessee company to disseminate pro-Russian content through social media influencers in a $10 million scheme.

The Justice Department also seized 32 web domains accused of mimicking U.S. news outlets to influence public opinion toward Russian interests and a “preferred outcome” in the presidential race.

The NFL Season Starts Tonight ,

The 2024 NFL season kicks off tonight when the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens.

The NFL’s Week 1 continues with the Green Bay Packers facing the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday night.

That’s followed by 13 games on Sunday, and a Monday night matchup between the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. You can see depth charts, schedules, and rosters for every team here.

The American Gaming Association has projected that the U.S. will wager a record $35 billion on the NFL this season, a 30% increase from last year, as sports betting expands to new states.

POLITICS,

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held an unannounced virtual meeting Tuesday to discuss strategies for easing tensions in Lebanon and preventing an Israel-Hezbollah war.

Seven Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration over a new student loan forgiveness plan, claiming it would unlawfully cancel $146.9 billion in federal loans.

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, reversed course and announced it will comply with a court order to block access to Musk’s social media platform X in Brazil.

The Navy removed Cmdr. Cameron Yaste from command of the USS John S. McCain destroyer Friday, citing loss of confidence after a photo of him firing a rifle with a backward-mounted scope caused social media ridicule.

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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

The Denver Broncos and star cornerback Patrick Surtain have agreed to a record-breaking 4-year, $96 million contract, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Ben Joyce broke an MLB record, throwing a 105.5 MPH fastball for the fastest strikeout pitch ever measured.

A California high school football team has won renewed Internet fame for a 2013 fake punt in which the punter completed a 30-yard underhand pass.

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford hit a walk-off grand slam Tuesday night, giving the Rangers a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 61 Days,

Nonpartisan organization Vote.org announced it has registered over 1 million new voters, with 17% from key swing states and 376,000 registering since President Biden ended his campaign.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is trailing his Democratic opponent, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, by five points in the state’s Senate race.

A new poll revealed a 51-point gender gap among Gen Z voters, with young women favoring Kamala Harris and young men preferring Donald Trump, making it the largest generational divide in polling to date.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Dollar Tree stock tumbled 22% Wednesday following their announcement of slashed forecasts for customer spending.

The Nordstrom family offered $3.76 billion to take the century-old department store private, bidding $23 per share with backing from Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool.

A Japanese steelmaker’s $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel faces political opposition despite promises they’ll provide American management, as critics cite national security concerns ahead of the U.S. election.

Volvo Cars abandoned its target of selling only electric vehicles by 2030 but expects to offer hybrid models until then.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Researchers at the University of Texas claim they’ve discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 and related coronaviruses.

University researchers have developed a process that enables king oyster mushrooms to control a bio-hybrid robot using the electrochemical responses from the fungi’s extensive mycelial network.

Scientists on Tuesday unveiled a fragment of a “motorcycle-sized” meteorite discovered in a South African province, following reports of a bright streak and explosions in August.

THE ROTATOR,
THURSDAY POLLING STATION,

Americans’ self-descriptions reveal partisan divides, with 58% of Republicans calling themselves “traditional” versus 19% of Democrats, while 75% of Democrats say they’re “open-minded” compared to 54% of Republicans.

Americans increasingly view moderate alcohol consumption as unhealthy, with 45% now saying drinking one or two drinks daily is bad for health, up from 28% in 2018.

College students’ confidence in free speech has decreased dramatically, according to a survey indicating 43% now believe free speech is secure in America, down from 73% in 2016.

ET CETERA,

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced he was moving Christmas to October this year after a disputed election, aiming to boost support amid opposition crackdowns.

Anna Sorokin, a convicted con artist, will compete on “Dancing With the Stars” while wearing an ankle monitor and amid her fight to avoid deportation.

Pomfret, Vermont, banned influencers and closed roads to non-residents during peak foliage season after social media attention overwhelmed the small town with disruptive tourists.

Daily Quote,

“Growing up in this area, you don’t expect things like that to happen.”

— Parent and police officer Jonathan Mills, reacting to the Apalachee High School shooting on Wednesday.

And thats the news for today.

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