The Monday Flyover Replay : New Hurricane Looms, Earth’s Greatest Views, and Robots Find WWII Ship
Presented by Russell Sherrard,
Narrated by Artificial Intelligence, Our Hosts are Christopher and Jenny,
THE FLYOVER,
Monday, October 7, 2024,
Good Morning! On this day in 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 took the first photos of the moon’s far side. Astronomers were surprised by how different it looked from the familiar near side.
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TAKEOFF,
New Hurricane Threatens Florida,
Hurricane Milton formed Sunday and rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm, threatening Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Tampa Bay area.
The hurricane is expected to strengthen further, potentially reaching winds of 125 mph by landfall Wednesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to 51 counties, urging residents to prepare for evacuations and possible power outages. FEMA is coordinating with state officials and has staged resources in preparation.
Forecasters warn Milton could cause billions of dollars in damage to a region still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s recent impact.
Oct. 7 Anniversary Sparks Protests,
Anti-Israel and pro-Israel rallies around the world this weekend marked the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.
The Anti-Defamation League reported more than 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. in the last year. This is the highest one-year number on record and a 200% increase from the same period the year before the attacks occurred.
Saturday’s demonstrations included a photojournalist lighting himself on fire in front of the White House in protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
List: Greatest Views on Earth,
Although the most wonderful views on Earth can be difficult to reach, armchair travelers can easily see them in this ranking of 40 of the most spectacular vistas on the planet.
Seven views are in the U.S., including the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Crater Lake in Oregon, and Bryce Canyon in Utah.
Others are strikingly exotic, such as Magagascar’s Avenue of the Baobabs or the lunar-like landscape of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
POLITICS,
The Supreme Court’s new term, starting Monday, will address significant issues, including gun regulations, children’s access to pornography, and sex-change laws for minors.
Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the federal response to Hurricane Helene as a “massive failure,” citing hundreds of people still missing. He claimed FEMA was unprepared despite advance notice.
Two teens were charged with second-degree assault for allegedly attacking former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, police sources said.
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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,
The Ravens beat the Bengals 41-38 in overtime Sunday, and the Vikings beat the Jets in London 23-17 to remain undefeated.
The Texas Longhorns regained their No. 1 ranking in the just-released AP Top 25 college football poll. Former No. 1 Alabama dropped to No. 7 after losing in a stunning upset to Vanderbilt on Saturday.
The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS in a back-and-forth affair that saw five lead changes.
In Game 1 of the NLDS, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a game-tying three-run homer to help the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5.
2024 Election Countdown,
Election Countdown: 29 Days,
Former President Trump changed his mind and will not participate in an interview for CBS’ 60 Minutes special tonight, after initially agreeing to participate. The show will only feature an interview with Vice President Harris.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat for a solo interview on Fox News Sunday with host Shannon Bream, defending his state’s policies on abortion and illegal immigration and saying he has “owned up” to numerous misstatements.
The Trump-Vance campaign returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt on former President Trump.
FINANCE,
Spirit Airlines’ stock plummeted 38% on Friday after reports surfaced that the airline was considering filing for bankruptcy.
The IRS announced it will expand its Direct File service from 12 to 24 states for tax season 2025, offering a free way for people with simple tax situations to file their taxes.
Automaker McLaren has unveiled a $2.1 million hybrid hypercar, boasting 1,200 horsepower and dubbed “W1.”
SCIENCE AND TECH,
A newly posted video shows a Chinese high-speed train zipping across a snowy bridge at 216 mph.
Photographers captured images of an annular solar eclipse last week, showing the sun turning into a “ring of fire.”
Three 20-foot-long robots found the USS Stewart, also known as the “Ghost Ship of the Pacific.” It was the only U.S. Navy destroyer captured by Japan in World War II and was lost after sinking in 1946.
THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,
A policewoman was killed and 10 others injured in a shooting at an Israeli bus station. The gunman was shot dead after what police called a “suspected terror attack.”
American billionaire Ron Burkle, owner of Soho House, faced backlash over his “grotesque” mansion plans in Oxfordshire, England, with locals deeming it more suited to Disneyland.
Flooding swept through a Thai elephant sanctuary last week, causing staff to evacuate elephants amid rising waters. One blind elephant trailed behind as the Mae Taeng River surged.
ET CETERA,
A Frontier Airlines plane landing in Las Vegas emitted flames and smoke from its undercarriage. All 197 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
A surfing penguin, a vulture standing on a dead bear, and two perfectly positioned swans were among the images honored in the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year awards.
A wildlife enthusiast’s backyard bird-feeder camera unexpectedly captured hilarious nighttime photos of raccoons stealing food.
Daily Quote,
“I don’t think there’s any scenario where we don’t have major impacts at this point.”
— Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the forecast for Hurricane Milton hitting the Gulf Coast
And thats the news for today.
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