The Wednesday Flyover Replay : RFK Stays on Ballots, Yankees Wallop Dodgers, and World’s Oldest Map

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER,

Wednesday, October 30, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater company adapted H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds into a realistic radio drama, unintentionally creating a legendary radio broadcast.

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TAKEOFF,

Supreme Court: Kennedy Stays on the Ballot,

The Supreme Court rejected a last-minute appeal on Tuesday to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from the ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Kennedy sought to have his name withdrawn from these battleground states after dropping out of the race and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Votes cast for Kennedy could impact a close race, even though he’s no longer running.

The court provided no reason for rejecting Kennedy’s appeal. However, election officials in Wisconsin and Michigan described the ballot change as impossible because early voting is already well underway.

More Newspapers End Endorsements,

USA Today announced Monday that it will not endorse a presidential candidate this election cycle, joining the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post in sidestepping the traditional journalism practice.

The Minnesota Star Tribune, Sun Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times, and the Omaha World-Herald, are among other larger regional and national newspapers not endorsing a candidate. The move may be motivated by papers unwilling to lose revenue and readers, according to an industry expert.

The Washington Post reportedly lost over 200,000 digital subscriptions—about 8% of its digital and print subscribers—since deciding not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.

Jeff Bezos, the Washington Post owner, on Monday defended the decision, calling it “principled,” as Americans believe the media is biased.

Comedic Actress Teri Garr Dead at 79,

Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated comedic actress renowned for her roles in Young Frankenstein, Mr. Mom, and Tootsie, has died from complications related to multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

In a career spanning over 40 years, Garr captivated audiences with her quirky persona and quick wit, becoming a familiar face in movies and on sitcoms and late-night shows. Television host David Letterman called her one of his favorite guests.

Mr. Mom co-star Michael Keaton described Garr as legendary and her comedic work, especially in Young Frankenstein, as “great.” You can see a clip here.

Garr is survived by her daughter, Molly O’Neil, and a grandson, Tyryn.

POLITICS,

Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday refused to recuse herself from the case against suspected would-be Donald Trump assassin Ryan Routh, dismissing his claims of bias and partiality toward the prosecution.

The FBI is investigating two ballot box fires in the Portland, Oregon, area, saying the incidents were connected and “very similar” to an unsuccessful attempt to burn a ballot box in the area earlier this month.

Terrorist group Hezbollah has named Naim Qassem, one of its few remaining senior leaders, to replace former leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month.

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SPORTS,

The New York Yankees walloped the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 Tuesday night, keeping their World Series hopes alive. The Dodgers lead 3-1 with the fifth game tonight in New York. Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman hit a home run in his fourth straight game, setting a new World Series record.

Houston Texans star wide receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the NFL season after tearing his ACL on a non-contact play on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts have benched starting quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, despite drafting Richardson as the No. 4 overall pick just last season.

Gatorade signed projected NBA No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to a NIL deal, making him the first men’s college basketball athlete to be signed by the company.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 6 Days, Have you voted yet?

Podcaster Joe Rogan said Tuesday that the Harris campaign proposed a podcast appearance with conditions he found unacceptable, including requiring him to travel for a one-hour interview.

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are nearly tied in two swing states, with Trump leading 48% to 47% in Nevada and Harris ahead 48% to 47% in Arizona, according to new polling data.

In Senate races, polling data showed Republicans leading key races in Montana, Nebraska, and Texas, while Democrats hold an edge in Arizona and Wisconsin. Races in Pennsylvania and Michigan were statistical ties.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: GeneDx stock soared 50% Tuesday after reporting third-quarter results that were up 52% year over year.

U.S. crude oil prices fell below $67 per barrel one day after posting the worst daily loss in two years. Oil prices fell worldwide after an Israeli strike on Iran spared that nation’s oil and nuclear facilities.

New federal rules requiring airlines to automatically reimburse travelers for canceled or “significantly changed” flights went into effect this week, ending the airlines’ ability to decide on their own whether to reimburse.

The European Union is set to impose tariffs up to 35% on electric vehicles made in China and sold in the EU. China’s low prices have given it a 25% share of the European electric car market.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Experts warn that Whisper, an AI-powered medical transcription tool, is prone to fabrications, occasionally generating false text, including racial commentary and medical treatments.

A spacecraft captured footage of the ATLAS comet disintegrating as it flew too close to the sun, drawing comparisons to the myth of Icarus.

Scientists say they may have discovered the secret of Roman concrete, which is stronger than modern concrete and can endure for thousands of years.

THE ROTATOR,
WISDOM WEDNESDAY,

The Japanese have seven philosophical concepts that they say can dramatically change a person’s life for the better.

How successful do you think you are? If you can answer “yes” to these six questions, you’re doing better than you might think.

This weekend marks the end of daylight savings time, and researchers have tips on how to prepare your mind and body for the shift in daylight hours.

ET CETERA,

Scientists have deciphered the world’s oldest map—a 3,000-year-old clay tablet discovered in 1882—believed to reference the Bible and possibly the location of Noah’s Ark.

A New York museum believes it has uncovered a lost piece of music by Frédéric Chopin, dating from 1830–1835, with handwriting and doodling consistent with the Polish composer’s style.

The Air Force overpaid nearly $1 million for various spare parts, including spending 80 times the commercial price for soap dispensers, Pentagon officials reported Tuesday.

Daily Quote,

“I’ve always been this insane. Isn’t that interesting?”

— Actress Teri Garr on her life and career.

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