The Saturday Flyover Replay : Helene’s Deadly Impact, U.S. Exits Iraq, and a Seal’s 50th Birthday

Presented by Russell Sherrard,

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

THE FLYOVER,

Saturday, September 28, 2024,

Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Boston Red Sox’s Ted Williams went 6-for-8 in a season-ending doubleheader, raising his batting average to .406 and becoming the last Major League Baseball player to hit .400.

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TAKEOFF,

Helene Makes Landfall, Turns Deadly,

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm Thursday evening, killing at least 44 people across four states and leaving 3 million without power in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

The storm struck Florida’s coast with a record storm surge before weakening to a tropical depression as it moved inland. Tornado, flash flood, and tropical storm warnings were issued across Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Over 900 U.S. flights were canceled, and more than 3,300 were delayed.

High winds and heavy rains were particularly damaging in Atlanta where the storm submerged cars, fell trees, and flooded streets and homes. Authorities worked through the night rescuing residents trapped in rising floodwaters.

Helene was the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1.

Gen Z Struggles in Workplace,

A new employment survey revealed companies rapidly firing Gen Z employees, with one in six businesses hesitant to hire recent graduates due to concerns about preparedness and professionalism.

Intelligent.com polled nearly 1,000 business professionals and found that 75% of companies were unsatisfied with recent college graduates, with half citing a lack of motivation and 39% pointing to poor communication skills.

Hiring managers blame universities for the current employment trend, saying schools are producing graduates unprepared for the workforce and unable to handle the demands of the job.

Dame Maggie Smith Dead at 89,

Lauded British actress Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films, died on Friday. She was 89.

Born in 1934, Smith made her stage debut in 1952 in a production of Twelfth Night. Her career spanned over 70 years and included starring roles in television, film, and theater. She has been awarded multiple Emmys, BAFTA Awards, a Tony, and two Oscars.

Former co-star Daniel Radcliffe led the tribute parade, saying that he was lucky to work with Smith on Harry Potter and David Copperfield and that the word “legend” truly applied to her.

POLITICS,

Former President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Friday, pledging to swiftly end the Russia-Ukraine war if elected, while Zelenskyy expressed hope for continued good relations with Trump.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges Friday, becoming the first sitting NYC mayor criminally charged

The Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to appear on New York’s presidential ballot.

The U.S. and Iraq agreed Friday to end the American-led coalition against ISIS, withdrawing troops and concluding a two-decade military presence in the country.

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Now, back to the News.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,

The Oakland A’s played their final game at the Coliseum after 57 seasons, attracting a sold-out crowd that witnessed the team defeat division rival Texas Rangers 3-2.

Seventh-ranked Miami survived a scare against Virginia Tech last night. Tech appeared to win the game on a last-second Hail Mary, but the call was overturned by replay review.

The Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year yesterday. She averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds.

2024 Election Countdown,

Election Countdown: 37 Days,

Three Iranian hackers, alleged members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were charged with targeting the Trump campaign in a broad cyber scheme, according to an unsealed federal indictment.

A new national poll revealed that 65% of registered voters believe the country is on the “wrong track,” while only 28% say it’s on the right track.

The top election official in a crucial Nevada battleground county took a stress-related leave, creating uncertainty as the office prepares to send mail ballots and the start of early voting.

Former President Trump leads Vice President Harris by 6 points, 48% to 42%, among likely Arizona voters, according to a new poll in the key battleground state.

THE ROTATOR,
BEYOND OUR BORDERS,

Prime Minister Netanyahu told world leaders at the UN on Friday that Israel will “continue to degrade Hezbollah” until its objectives along the Lebanon border are achieved.

While the Prime Minister was in New York, Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s central headquarters and residential buildings in an apparent attempt to eliminate the group’s leaders.

Three climate activists were arrested Friday after splattering tomato soup on two of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” paintings at London’s National Gallery. The artworks were unharmed and protected by glass.

ET CETERA,

A security camera captured the moment a Canadian man, unloading groceries, encountered a mother bear and her cub in his garage, prompting him to seek safety inside his SUV.

The annual Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, began this week, offering skywatchers an opportunity to view shooting stars from now until the end of November.

Sheba, a seal rescued on a Cornwall, England, beach in September 1974, celebrated her 50th birthday, making her possibly the oldest seal in captivity.

Daily Quote,

“It’s true I don’t tolerate fools, but then they don’t tolerate me, so I am spiky. Maybe that’s why I’m quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies.”

— Dame Maggie Smith on her reputation for playing elderly women with strong opinions

And thats the news for today.

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