The Wednesday Flyover Replay : Trump Shooting ‘Preventable,’ Athlete of the Year, and Cops With Gift Cards

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER REPLAY,

Wednesday, December 11, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1978, six masked individuals raided Lufthansa Airlines’ cargo building at New York’s JFK Airport, stealing $5 million in cash and $1 million in jewelry. The notorious Lufthansa heist remains one of the largest U.S. robberies.

We see in our Holiday section that a lot of parents will stay up all night Christmas Eve. We scoffed, until we remembered doing that once or twice ourselves.

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TAKEOFF,

Panel: Trump Shooting ‘Preventable’,

A bipartisan House panel report released Tuesday found that the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump in July was “preventable and should not have happened.”

The 180-page document detailed failures by the Secret Service to properly plan, execute, and secure the site, particularly the building where the shooter fired eight shots.

The report also included 25 recommendations specific to the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt and 11 general recommendations for the Secret Service.

Some of the more notable recommendations were reducing security for foreign leaders in favor of U.S. officials during the election season and moving the agency out of DHS.

Malibu Fire Forces Evacuations,

Firefighters continued battling the wind-driven Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, Tuesday, which has burned at least 2,667 acres so far with no containment, officials said.

Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate as more than 8,100 homes and other structures were threatened, including celebrity seaside mansions, horse farms, and Pepperdine University, where students watched as flames raced down hillsides.

The Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching 70 mph, are fueling the Franklin Fire, prompting meteorologists to warn that more fires could ignite before winds subside Thursday.

Mangione Charged With Murder,

A Pennsylvania judge denied bail for Luigi Mangione, now charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and sent him back to jail while he fights extradition to New York.

Pennsylvania now has 30 days to obtain a warrant from Gov. Kathy Hochul before Mangione can answer charges in New York.

Mangione was arraigned Monday in Pennsylvania on charges of forgery, carrying a gun without a license, falsely identifying himself, and tampering with records, in addition to the murder charge from New York prosecutors.

The sensational nature of the case, reflecting anger at health insurers, has inspired several online sellers to list merchandise connected to the shooting, including fake bullets and Christmas ornaments bearing the words “Deny,” “Defend,” and “Depose.”

POLITICS,

Rep. Susan Wild, the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, missed last week’s meeting after being identified as the source of leaks in the Matt Gaetz investigation.

The New York attorney general’s office said Tuesday it will continue its multimillion-dollar civil fraud case against President-elect Trump, despite his request to drop it.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell tripped and fell at a lunch meeting Tuesday, receiving medical attention for a sprained wrist and a minor cut to the face before resuming his schedule.

A federal judge on Monday granted 19 states a preliminary injunction blocking a Biden administration plan to extend Affordable Care Act coverage to “Dreamers,” immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS,

Time named Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, as its Athlete of the Year, recognizing her crossover appeal in drawing record-breaking crowds and boosting ratings.

A.J. Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, announced his commitment to BYU on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reportedly had his home broken into while he led the Bengals to a 27-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

The Holiday Section

Connecticut police, in the spirit of the season, plan to conduct cheerful traffic stops on Thursday, giving gift cards instead of tickets to drivers.

A new survey found that 66% of parents stay up all night to create the perfect Christmas morning, with some even recreating Santa’s boot sounds by getting on the roof.

Crumbl Cookies’ limited-edition “Candy Cane Brownie” is a chocolate treat featuring peppermint buttercream, ganache, candy cane bits, and over 1,200 calories, making it the company’s highest-calorie item to date.

FINANCE,

Big Stock Move: Walgreen stock jumped 18% Tuesday on reports that the giant pharmacy chain could sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore.

General Motors said Tuesday it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit.

Trading in Container Store shares was halted Monday as the New York Stock Exchange prepared to delist the struggling company for dropping below the required market capitalization.

The Onion’s takeover bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars site entered a second day of hearings in Houston Tuesday to determine if the auction for the site was run fairly.

SCIENCE AND TECH,

Scientists discovered the first large predatory amphipod, a shrimp-like crustacean with raptor-like pincers and tusk-like limbs, off the coast of Peru in the extreme depths of the Atacama Trench.

Google’s quantum computing division unveiled “Willow,” a chip the company claims is magnitudes faster and more advanced than existing supercomputers.

The near-full moon this Friday and Saturday may obscure fainter meteors during the Geminid shower peak, but brighter meteors should remain visible under clear skies, experts say.

THE ROTATOR,
WISDOM WEDNESDAY,

Psychologists have identified 13 behaviors that can make you “instantly likable” if practiced enough to become habits.

A happiness coach offers three easy ways to flip the script on stress and pump up the joy in your life.

Apple’s visionary chairman, Steve Jobs, asked himself one question every morning, and new research supports the psychological value Jobs said he gained from it.

ET CETERA,

Google removed a flood of negative reviews targeting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa., after it was linked to the arrest of the UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has joined the One America News Network. The one-time attorney general nominee will host a one-hour political talk show starting in January.

Best-selling author James Patterson surprised 600 independent bookstore employees with $500 holiday bonuses, continuing the Christmas tradition he began in 2015.

Daily Quote,

“The perpetrator of this crime has committed murder in our small community of Rome, Georgia.”

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on the death of a motorist killed as police responded to a false bomb threat at her home.

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