Grief and Rage in the Middle East, RFK Jr. Ditches the Democrats, and the Spittlebug Scourge

At least 11 Americans were killed in the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, the State Department said on Monday. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover]( [The Flyover]( [Calendar] TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 Good morning! On this day in 1985, legendary filmmaker Orson Welles passed away. His film Citizen Kane, released three months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, is considered one of the best ever made. Check out the original trailer [here]( in all its grainy black-and-white glory. 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](. Enjoying The Flyover? Take a moment to check out today’s sponsor, [Lifeforce]( - the future of proactive care. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1]Death Count Rises in Israel, Gaza At least [11 Americans were killed]( in the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, the State Department said on Monday. Over [900 Israelis and 687 Palestinians have died](, and tens of thousands of others have been displaced in the subsequent fighting. The conflict continues to escalate; [Hamas is threatening]( to execute a hostage for each Israeli bomb that hits a Palestinian home without warning. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Biden on Sunday that Israel doesn’t have any choice but to unleash a ground operation in Gaza. The [Israeli leader said](, “We have to go in,” according to sources briefed on the call. The Israeli military has activated [300,000]( reservists and is mobilizing troops along the border with Gaza. [Article Icon 1] RFK Jr. Goes Independent Yesterday, Robert Kennedy Jr. announced he’s dropping his Democratic primary bid and instead will run for president [as an independent]( in the 2024 election. He’s been critical of the DNC’s rules that he views as rigging the Democratic primary election against him. Kennedy has the potential to [play spoiler]( in a close 2024 election, and many of his family members are [denouncing]( his candidacy. According to an [Ipsos/Reuters poll](, 14% of respondents plan on voting for Kennedy. [Article Icon 2]Mack Trucks Workers Reject Contract Union workers at Mack Trucks [went on strike Monday]( after voting down a 5-year contract agreement that negotiators had reached with the company. Nearly [73% of workers]( voted against the tentative deal that included a 19% pay raise. In online forums, some Mack workers complained the proposed raise was too small to keep up with inflation. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said 4,000 unionized workers walked out at 7 a.m., adding to labor turmoil in the industry involving all three big Detroit automakers—GM, Stellantis, and Ford. With those workers joining the picket lines, there are now over [30,000 UAW members on strike]( across 22 states. --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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The host asked McCarthy whether he would serve again if Republicans deadlock on a replacement, and McCarthy said, “Look, whatever the conference wants, I will do.” ([More]() ➤ Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) described his escape from Tel Aviv, Israel, with his family over the weekend as “traumatic,” but he said it didn’t compare to the violence breaking out in other parts of Israel. ([More]() ➤ The White House was lit up in blue and white in support of Israel last night. Senator Lindsey Graham called for the move yesterday, noting that the WH was lit in support of Pride Month "but not for Israel." ([More]() ➤ Secretary of State Anthony Blinken deleted a tweet that called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The post received swift backlash from lawmakers pointing out the need for Israel to defend itself. 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Kiyan, a 6-foot-4 point guard, was 1 of 84 high school players to participate. ([Video]() ➤ The LA 2028 Olympic Committee proposed adding flag football, baseball, softball, cricket, lacrosse, and squash for their edition of the Games. ([More]() [Finance] [Trend Line]Market Report 10/9/23 ▲ NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations 13,484.24 +0.39% ▲ SPX S&P 500 4,335.66 +0.63% ▲ DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average 33,604.65 +0.59% ▼ BTC Bitcoin $27,652.0 -0.99% ▲ VTSCY Vitesco Technologies Group Aktiengesellschaft $19.44 +22.60% ➤ Shares of Chevron (CVX) and Walt Disney (DIS) posted positive growth Monday afternoon, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory. CVX shares were up 3.2%, and DIS shares 2%. ([More]() ➤ Oil prices climbed nearly 4% Monday morning as conflict between Israel and Hamas ignited concern that a wider conflict could impact oil supply from the Middle East—they account for more than 30% of the world’s oil production. 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These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. [Science & Technology] ➤ A team doctor for Stanford football and the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team believes that natural grass is safer for players than artificial turf, based on the research he’s seen. ([More]() ➤ Spittlebugs are the world’s least picky insect, eating more than 1,300 plant species, almost twice as many as the insect with the next largest diet. These undiscerning insects could be bad news for farmers. ([See Photo]() ➤ New observations of solar flares from a distant star could help scientists search for faraway planets. Astrophysicists are using the James Webb Space Telescope to take a close look at the volatile star. ([See Photo]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ This dentist's breakthrough could stop you from snoring on the first night. ([More]() [The Rotator] [Travel Tuesday] ➤ Airlines halted flights in and out of Israel after the nation declared war, following a massive attack by Hamas. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines all suspended service after the State Department issued travel advisories for the region. ([More]() ➤ Get ahead of 2024 travel planning with Forbes’ list of the 24 best places to travel next year. Some of their top recommendations are Sardinia, Italy and Urla, Turkey. ([See Full List]() ➤ Fall foliage is currently peaking in the Northeast and Midwest. Take a look at AccuWeather’s fall foliage forecast to learn if and when your region will see peak autumn colors. ([See Map]() [Et Cetera] ➤ An Australian woman was stunned after finding an enormous pregnant spider in her office—the spider ran down her forearm and onto her desk. A Facebook group helped her identify the creepy crawly as a huntsman spider. ([See Photo]() ➤ A 60-year-old school bus driver was caught drinking a White Claw while bringing students home last week in Long Island. She accidentally grabbed the hard seltzer, not realizing it was alcoholic, and won’t face charges. ([Watch Video]() ➤ The Powerball jackpot prize is up to 1.73 billion, and 35 drawings have come and gone without a winner. ([More]() [Poll Position] Which is the greatest classic rock band of all time? - [The Rolling Stones]( - [Led Zeppelin]( - [The Grateful Dead]( - [The Who]( - [The Beatles]( - [Pink Floyd]( - [None of the Above]( Monday's Results: Will Jim Jordan be the next Speaker of the House? - Yes: 84% - No: 16% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "We should wake up ourselves. We could have the same thing happen next week to us." — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, on the Hamas attack [Trivia]Today's Trivia Which continent contains the largest desert in the world? 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