War in Israel, Soaring National Debt, and Very Silly Thieves

In its deadliest surprise attack in decades, the Islamic militant group Hamas rampaged through multiple Israeli towns on Saturday, killing and capturing civilians and soldiers. The group then distributed multiple videos showing the bodies of Israeli soldiers being brought into Gaza. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover]( [Calendar] MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1888, the [Washington Monument]( was opened to the public. Construction began way back in 1848, but funding challenges and the Civil War took a 40-year toll on the process. Have you signed up for The Flyover yet? If not, [you can do that here.]( If you'd like to discuss today's stories with your fellow Flyover readers, head over to our [Facebook page](. Do you remember getting the newspaper every morning? Maybe you still get it! It was a dependable, satisfying start to the day—a feeling that we hope The Flyover gives you now. If it does, then consider throwing a [few bucks]( into the Tip Jar today. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1]Hamas Strikes Israel In its deadliest surprise attack in decades, the Islamic militant group Hamas rampaged through multiple Israeli towns on Saturday, killing and capturing civilians and soldiers. The group then distributed multiple videos showing the bodies of Israeli soldiers being brought into Gaza. In response, Israel launched [airstrikes]( inside the coastal enclave, which caused the destruction of multiple buildings. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed unprecedented retaliation as he outlined objectives to exact an immense price from the terrorist group within the Gaza Strip. As of yesterday, the [death toll]( exceeded 700—including four Americans. Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh claims that these attacks have only just begun and will spread to the [West Bank and Jerusalem](. [Article Icon 1]Deadly Earthquake Hits Afghanistan A [6.3 magnitude earthquake]( has struck a mountainous region of Afghanistan. The devastating quake is said to have killed more than 2,000 people, many of them women and children. This makes 2023 an exceptionally deadly year for earthquakes; a [7.8 magnitude earthquake]( struck Turkey and Syria and killed nearly 60,000 people in February. Afghanistan's healthcare system is heavily reliant on foreign aid—something it's been in short supply of since the Taliban takeover. It's unclear whether the Biden administration will offer any kind of direct assistance. [Article Icon 2]Poll: Majority Approve of McCarthy's Fate CBS News [conducted a poll]( that found a majority of Americans were in favor of Kevin McCarthy’s recent ouster. A resounding 60% of adults in America responded that they support removing the California Republican as Speaker of the House. 75% of respondents agreed that McCarthy wasn’t effective. 54% of those identifying as conservatives approved of his ousting, and 70% of self-proclaimed liberals backed his removal. This week, House Republicans will hold a candidate forum to discuss their next move in replacing McCarthy as the party looks to new candidates like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan—both are [gaining momentum]( in bids for candidacy. --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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The Florida Republican noted that if he loses his seat in the process, it would be worth it. ([More]() ➤ Committee leaders in the House and Senate sent a joint memo to President Biden urging him to outline a specific strategy for U.S. involvement in the Ukrainian/Russian war. ([Read It]() ➤ Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) was in Jerusalem as the Hamas attack began. He and his staff were unharmed and departed Israel yesterday. ([More]() ➤ Former President Trump said that the attack on Israel—and Ukraine—would not have occurred if he was still in the Oval Office. ([More]() Hello Flyover Reader! This is your Editor speaking. I've commandeered our advertisement section to share a few interesting numbers with you. Ready? 27,500. Okay, I'll admit this one is an estimate. But...according to my calculations, The Flyover delivers just about 27,500 words to our readers each month. At that pace, we're pumping out a novel worth of news every quarter! 786,873. 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([More]() ➤ LA Dodger Clayton Kershaw was yanked from the mound after allowing six runs in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw felt that he let his teammates down with his poor pitching performance. ([More]() ➤ Young soccer star Gabriel Martinelli clinched a 1-0 win for Arsenal during a highly anticipated match against Manchester City yesterday. The 22-year-old Brazilian went from benched to brilliant in the Premier League clash. ([More]() [Finance] [Trend Line]Market Report Previous Week ▲ NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations 13,431.34 +1.60% ▲ SPX S&P 500 4,308.50 +1.18% ▲ DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average 33,407.58 +0.87% ▲ BTC Bitcoin $27,949.0 +0.07% ▲ POELF The Navigator Company, S.A. $3.8600 +11.56% ➤ America’s gross national debt has hit $33 trillion for the first time. Now, the country is paying more in interest on its debts than its spending on national defense. ([More]() ➤ Economists with Bank of America are calling off claims of a housing crisis to match that of 2008. A lack of both overdevelopment and over-leveraged home loans paints a more optimistic picture. ([More]() ➤ Oil experts predict markets will mostly remain steady following Saturday’s attacks in Israel. However, some sectors may experience knee-jerk movement early this morning. ([More]() Independent small business is as American as fireworks, Babe Ruth, and the bricks on Main Street. The Flyover isn't owned by a huge media conglomerate. We're just a group of everyday Americans that strive to make the kind of news source we'd like our families to read. If you think we're hitting the mark and would like to help our small business keep the doors open, [here's the place]( you can do that. Thank you! [Science & Technology] ➤ OpenAI is looking for a faster way to secure more processing power by potentially making its own chips. The Chat GPT creator could potentially acquire a company for the sole purpose of providing high-powered processors. ([More]() ➤ Space imaging company SatVu has revealed the first thermal images from a satellite launched back in June. The data from the pictures could help shape energy decision-making and environmental planning. ([More]() ➤ A group of artists is launching a campaign to persuade Congress to stop corporations from obtaining copyrights on AI-generated art and music. [(More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ This dentist's breakthrough could stop you from snoring on the first night. ([More]() [The Rotator] [Feel Good Friday] ➤ Tomorrow, House Republicans will hold a candidate forum as they look to move ahead after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. The GOP conference will then hold an internal election on Wednesday morning. ([More]() ➤ Amazon will hold its Prime Big Deal Days on Tuesday and Wednesday, promising deep discounts across key holiday shopping categories. This is the second Prime Day-level event of the year. ([More]() ➤ An annular solar eclipse will be visible for a good portion of the Southwest this Thursday. This “ring of fire” eclipse will serve as a fitting run-up to Friday the 13th. ([More]() [Et Cetera] ➤ Electronic Doorbell Company, Ring is offering a $1 million prize for scientific evidence of extra-terrestrial activity. Starting November 8th, participants can submit to the seven-figure contest. ([More]() ➤ A 24-year-old Australian was rescued by a cruise ship after his boat capsized. The man set out to be the youngest person to cross the Pacific in a handmade boat. ([More]() ➤ Suspects in a retail heist stole thousands of dollars worth of shoes—but they didn't realize the boxes they took contained only left shoes. ([More]() [Poll Position] Will Jim Jordan be the next Speaker of the House? - [Yes]( - [No]( Saturday's Results: Have you ever crashed a wedding? - Yes: 8% - No: 92% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "What happened today has never before been seen in Israel, and I will make sure it does not happen again." — Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel [Trivia]Today's Trivia Which iconic American landmark was dedicated on October 28, 1886? [Show me the answer]( [Unsubscribe]( The Flyover, LLC 1910 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527 [Flyover] [Join the Flyover]( [Facebook Icon]( [Instagram Icon]( [Twitter Icon]( [LinkedIn Icon](