The Tuesday Flyover Replay : School Shooting, Christmas Spiders, and a Holiday Toy Heist

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Tuesday, December 17, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first successful flight of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft, flying for 12 seconds and covering 120 feet.

In today’s edition, we report on Christmas spiders, a piece of Eastern European folklore that features selfless acts and the promise of good luck.

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TAKEOFF,

Two Killed in School Shooting,

A teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a student and injuring six others, two critically, according to officials.

Police identified the shooter as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, who went by the name Samantha. She was found dead at the scene, an apparent suicide. No motive has been reported.

The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. when Rupnow opened fire with a handgun at the private Christian school, which serves 400 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Police said a second-grader called 911.

Unconfirmed reports on social media said Rupnow had left a “manifesto” but police said they couldn’t yet confirm its authenticity.

SoftBank Plans $100B U.S. Investment,

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. projects over the next four years, focusing on artificial intelligence and infrastructure.

The announcement, made at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, doubles SoftBank’s prior U.S. investment pledge in 2016.

Trump praised the investment as a major endorsement of his administration’s economic vision, promising expedited approvals for large-scale projects.

Drone Activity Intensifies,

Mysterious drone activity persisted over the weekend, leading to the temporary closure of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and the arrest of two people linked to drones at Logan International Airport.

In New Jersey, the epicenter of activity, Gov. Phil Murphy told reporters that there was little evidence suggesting that the drones posed a threat, but he urged the federal government to address the escalating concerns.

Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer also expressed his apprehension about drones, urging Homeland Security head Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy special drone-detection tech to help local authorities.

“Something strange is going on,” President-elect Donald Trump said Monday. “For some reason, they don’t want to tell the people.”

POLITICS,

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s so-called “hush money” case denied Trump’s bid to vacate his conviction on presidential immunity grounds, saying the case didn’t involve Trump’s official actions.

Also on Monday, Trump said he would “certainly look at” pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal corruption charges, suggesting the case was politically motivated.

David Hogg, a 24-year-old Parkland shooting survivor and anti-violence activist, announced his bid for DNC vice chair, aiming to reconnect young voters with the Democratic Party.

A Washington, D.C., restaurant server was fired for violating a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination after posting comments about refusing service to incoming Trump administration officials.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Minnesota Vikings all clinched NFL postseason berths on Sunday.

LeBron James scored a respectable 18 points, along with eight rebounds and eight assists, in his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup after missing time.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday and will be considered “week-to-week.” He won Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles while playing through the same injury.

The Holiday Section

A holiday drone show in Texas featured nearly 5,000 drones creating a gingerbread village display and earning a Guinness World Record.

In Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers answer thousands of children’s letters to Santa each year, keeping a 90-year tradition alive in “America’s Christmas Hometown.”

The Christmas spider, a symbol of luck in Ukrainian and German traditions, represents legends of cobweb-decorated trees and miraculous protection, inspiring festive ornaments.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Shares of IonQ soared 24% on Monday following Google’s breakthrough “Willow” quantum chip announcement, fueling excitement in quantum technology.

Bitcoin surged past $106,000 on Monday, up 50% since Donald Trump was reelected. Investors anticipate cryptocurrency-friendly policies, including a potential national Bitcoin reserve.

Vera Wang has sold her fashion brand to WHP Global after 35 years but will remain chief creative officer, focusing on global expansion.

Women’s basketball league Unrivaled raised $28M in Series A funding, bringing its total 2024 investments to $35M. Backers include Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Phelps.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Chinese police are testing a new spherical patrol robot that can move up to 22 mph, navigate diverse terrains, and deploy crime-fighting tools like tear gas, smoke bombs, and net shooters.

NASA’s November collection of best photos features Jupiter’s Abyss, the Great Nebula in Orion, and a breathtaking view of the Milky Way over the stone moai statues on Easter Island.

A new study released Monday suggests that Saturn’s rings are 4.5 billion years old, matching the planet’s age, contradicting the previously held belief that they are 400 million years old.

THE ROTATOR,
TRAVEL TUESDAY,

Popular European destination cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Rome have implemented aggressive new strategies to dissuade tourists from visiting.

Designed by an Oscar-winning film director, the newly reopened Palazzo Talia in Rome offers only 25 rooms along with stunning public spaces.

The winter months provide an opportunity to visit Yellowstone National Park with smaller crowds and dramatic snowy views. Visitors can enjoy snow coach and snowmobile tours, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more cold-weather activities.

ET CETERA,

The iconic Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, is on the market for $5.25 million. The 9,000-square-foot home blends nostalgia with modern upgrades.

A $1 million freight heist diverted three toy shipments in an elaborate scam using fake trucking firms. Stolen goods later appeared for sale on Amazon.

Bluey, Luna, and Milo are the top 2024’s pet names, with trends inspired by pop culture, cartoons, and food. Cheese-inspired names like Provolone are also rising.

An artist uses X-ray photography to reveal the hidden details of everyday objects, creating stunning images in a specialized, radiation-proof studio.

Daily Quote,

“This time everyone wants to be my friend. I don’t know. My personality changed or something.”

— President-elect Donald Trump discussing the number of CEOs who have reached out to him.

And thats the news for today.

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The author’s grand work for the Grace Baptist Church, of Philadelphia, has justly distinguished him as the greatest preacher of his denomination in this country. He was a student at Yale College, and graduated in the Law Department of Albany University and was admitted to the New York bar in 1865. His health not permitting the practice of law, he began as traveling correspondent of the Boston Traveler and the New York Tribune, during which his constant companion and warmest friend was Bayard Taylor, with who he traveled all over the world, and obtained distinction as a journalist.

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