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Yesterday, President Biden took the podium to address the nation on the escalating situation between Israel and Hamas. In his speech, Biden expressed that the U.S. “has Israel’s back” as the country prepares for intense conflict within the Gaza Strip. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover]( [The Flyover]( [Calendar] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 Good morning! On this day in 1975, an upstart show called Saturday Night Live debuted on NBC. The very first sketch was called The Wolverines and featured John Belushi and Michael O'Donoghue; check it out [here](. If you haven't signed up for The Flyover yet, you can fix that [with one click.]( Want to give The Editor your thoughts on today's edition? Follow us on [X (formerly Twitter)]( and let us know what you think. Today's trivia question is about the most expensive painting ever sold. Know what it is? Better double-check the link at the bottom of our edition, and while you're at it—check out today's sponsor, [Masterworks](. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1]Biden Addresses Nation on Israel Conflict Yesterday, President Biden took the podium to address the nation on the escalating situation between Israel and Hamas. In his speech, Biden expressed that the U.S. “has Israel’s back” as the country prepares for intense conflict within the Gaza Strip. Afterward, [the President took heat]( for not calling out Iran as a major contributor to Saturday’s unprecedented attacks. This latest tragedy adds to the immense pressures that [some believe Biden is having difficulty addressing]( as POTUS. With a looming government shutdown and war raging in Eastern Europe, this foreign policy predicament could prove to be his toughest test yet. [Article Icon 1]Defense Stocks Surge Following the unprecedented attacks against Israel at the hands of Hamas, [defense stocks have seen massive gains]( across the board. U.S.-listed Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) each gained around 9% following Saturday’s attacks and subsequent actions taken by Israel. Across Europe, companies like BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Dassault Aviation gained over 4%. Even [Japanese and South Korean]( defense companies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hosoya Pyro-Engineering, saw spikes in stock prices yesterday. Analysts expect the sector to [rise even higher]( than its recent $20 billion increase in market cap as the war in the Middle East ramps up. [Article Icon 2]Crypto Fraudster Testifies Caroline Ellison, the ex-CEO of Sam Bankman-Fried's infamous hedge fund, Alameda Research, [testified yesterday]( that the fallen crypto mogul had directed her and her colleagues to defraud customers linked to the doomed FTX crypto exchange. Ellison stated that Alameda Research leveraged about $10 billion in FTX customer funds to cover debts and investments. Customers had no knowledge of this prior to the FTX collapse. Since the 28-year-old executive was not only one of the closest people to the case but also the ex-partner of Sam Bankman-Fried himself, her testimony has been keenly awaited. So far, Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraud and five counts of conspiracy related to the apparent scam, which has been called [this generation’s Enron](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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The senator, known for his aggressive foreign policy, made the comments in a heated interview with Fox News. ([More]() ➤ Embattled Republican George Santos (R-NY) has been charged with ten new criminal counts related to campaign finance violations and theft. Santos allegedly charged credit cards without authorization. ([More]() ➤ Long-time Israel critic Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is calling for negotiations with Hamas. The Congresswoman from Minnesota took to X to criticize Israel’s response to Saturday’s attacks. ([More]() Flying together with: [The Flyover]( Billionaires wanted it, but 54,578 everyday investors got it first… and profited When incredibly valuable assets come up for sale, it's typically the wealthiest that end up taking home an amazing investment. But not always… One platform is taking on the billionaires at their own game, buying up and securitizing some of history’s most prized blue-chip artworks for its investors. 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([More]() ➤ LIV golfers will not have the opportunity to play for world rankings after a determination from the Official World Golf Ranking board. The decision was based on LIV’s format, which the board determined is not on par with other tours. ([More]() ➤ The NCAA has shrunk the transfer portal window for athletes. Men's and Women's basketball, as well as football, athletes will be limited to a total of 45 days to make throw their name in the portal. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Like the story above? Curious how the shorter transfer portal will impact NIL deals, and recruiting for your favorite teams? In tomorrow’s edition we will do a deep dive into the effects. Subscribe right now to NIL Wire with [just one click]( and never miss out on the latest breaking NIL News. [Finance] [Trend Line]Market Report 10/10/23 ▲ NASDAQ Natl. 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A drive of at least 200 yards is a prerequisite for purchasing them. ([More]() ➤ A Minnesota man has raised a world record 2,749-pound pumpkin. The three-time pumpkin-growing champ named the gourd after Michael Jordan. ([More]() ➤ A kitten in Connecticut got its head stuck in a desk in the Delta Phi fraternity house and had to be rescued by animal control. ([More]() [Poll Position] What is the ultimate way to eat a hot dog? - [Plain]( - [Chicago Style]( - [Chili Cheese]( - [Corn Dog]( - [Relish, Mustard, Ketchup]( Tuesday's Results: Which is the greatest classic rock band of all time? - The Rolling Stones: 20.2% - Led Zeppelin: 12.3% - The Grateful Dead: 5.8% - The Who: 6.2% - The Beatles: 32.2% - Pink Floyd: 7.6% - None of the Above: 15.7% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "We're going to do this a little differently. I got it." — Rep. [George Santos]( in a text message about inflating donation numbers [Trivia]Today's Trivia What is the most expensive painting ever sold? 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