The Thursday Flyover Replay : Healthcare CEO Murdered, Woman Vanishes in Sinkhole, and Unphotogenic Pets

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Thursday, December 5, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment, repealing the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to the era of national prohibition of alcohol.

We all love our pets, but perhaps you think yours is not so ready for a modeling career. Good news! There’s an online community that specializes in hilarious photos of various unphotogenic animals. We recommend it for a good laugh.

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TAKEOFF,

Trump Eyes DeSantis to Replace Hegseth,

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense, sources report.

Hegseth’s nomination has come under fire over allegations of misconduct, including a 2017 sexual assault accusation he denies, as well as financial mismanagement, public intoxication, and opposition from several Republican senators.

Despite this, Hegseth has stated he will not withdraw from consideration, citing support from Donald Trump and a commitment to “keep fighting.”

Sources have confirmed that Trump has directly discussed the Defense Secretary position with DeSantis, who is reportedly “very much in contention.” DeSantis is a former U.S. Navy JAG officer and Bronze Star recipient.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Murder,

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan in what police described as a “premeditated, targeted attack.”

Surveillance footage captured the hooded gunman at a nearby Starbucks shortly before the shooting. The NYPD has released photos of the suspect, including one of him apparently aiming a handgun.

The suspect reportedly waited near the scene before firing multiple shots, striking Thompson in the back and leg, and fleeing on an e-Citi Bike into Central Park.

Thompson, in town to speak at an investor conference, had reportedly received threats related to his role as CEO of America’s largest private insurer.

Woman Vanishes in Sinkhole Searching for Cat,

A 64-year-old woman disappeared on Monday in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, after a sinkhole suddenly formed as she searched for her cat, Pepper.

Elizabeth Pollard’s car was found nearby with her 5-year-old granddaughter safe inside, who told authorities her grandmother didn’t return after leaving to find the cat.

Authorities believe the sinkhole, linked to a former coal mine, gave way beneath her. A shoe believed to belong to Pollard was found 30 feet below the surface.

Rescue crews worked Wednesday evening under dangerous conditions to try to rescue Pollard, using cameras and excavation equipment to navigate the unstable mine.

POLITICS,

Sources say President Joe Biden’s senior aides are discussing whether Biden should issue preemptive pardons to potential targets of legal action by President-elect Donald Trump.

The 2024 election for the U.S. House of Representatives finally concluded. In California’s 13th District, Democrat Adam Gray defeated incumbent GOP Rep. John Duarte by 187 votes in the last outstanding House race, leaving the Republicans with a five-seat majority.

Large drones as well as a possible fixed-wing aircraft have been reported in the skies over central New Jersey. The FAA has restricted drone traffic in the area while the FBI investigates.

President-elect Donald Trump named Peter Navarro as his Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing. Navarro spent four months in prison this year following a conviction for contempt of Congress related to the Jan. 6 investigation.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

National Signing Day: The Oregon Ducks made the biggest move of the day when they flipped five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord from Ohio State, while South Carolina added the top junior college transfer in the nation, winning defensive lineman Zavion Harvey.

The LPGA announced new policies requiring golfers to be born female or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments. The policies take effect next year.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed quarterback Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve after he suffered a concussion on a late hit by the Houston Texans. His season is likely over.

The NBA Cup bracket has been set with the completion of Group Play on Tuesday night. The first games of the tournament will be played on Dec. 10, beginning with the Orlando Magic vs. the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 PM ET.

The Holiday Section

Experts say consumers are “wired” to overspend during the holidays because of an innate tendency to overspend, and offer tips on how to keep to a holiday budget.

The LED-laden “twinkling” Christmas tree has become the latest battleground for competing retailers selling artificial trees.

The famous 1936 “Watkins Christmas Cookie” has stood the test of time for 88 years. Here’s how to make them.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: GXO Logistics stock dropped 14% Wednesday on news that the company’s CEO, Malcolm Wilson, would retire next year.

General Motors announced it would take a $5 billion write-down in the fourth quarter due to the poor performance of its Chinese joint ventures.

Meta wants to use nuclear power to run its U.S. data centers, requesting proposals from nuclear energy developers to build facilities that will add one to four gigawatts of capacity by the early 2030s.

Brian Schwalb, Washington D.C.’s attorney general, sued Amazon Wednesday for deliberately excluding two D.C. neighborhood zip codes for priority deliveries due to safety concerns.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Jared Isaacman on Wednesday to lead NASA. Isaacman, the billionaire CEO of Shift4, is a private astronaut who has led two spaceflights with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Some Roman-era Germanic warriors carried tiny spoons into battle. Scientists speculate the spoons may have been used to administer stimulants during combat.

A new study from the University of Illinois shows that teenagers are building emotional relationships with AI chatbots rather than using them for homework or other tasks.

THE ROTATOR,
THROWBACK THURSDAY,

Four friends recreated a photo from their first vacation together in 1972, celebrating 50 years of friendship posing on the same promenade.

Wedding trends have transformed dramatically in 90 years, from modest ceremonies with simple cakes and local venues to extravagant destination weddings.

Denim became a symbol of American grit during wartime, transitioning from workwear to iconic utility clothing in the 1940s, as historical photos reveal its vital role.

ET CETERA,

Pet owners are sharing hilarious snapshots of their “unphotogenic” pets in their goofiest moments, with 105 pictures capturing these adorably silly animals.

Eli Manning joked about Tom Brady’s smaller catch by comparing it to a photo of his bigger fish, sparking a fishing competition between the former NFL quarterbacks.

Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia, are outsmarting locals by opening trash bins, even overcoming obstacles like heavy bricks, sparking a creative “war.”

Daily Quote,

“I would urge the president not to do that. I think it would seem defensive and unnecessary.”

— Sen.-elect Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) responding to reports that President Joe Biden is considering a wave of preemptive pardoning pardons.

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