Amazon Drops Drugs From Sky, Victoria’s Secret Brings Sexy Back, and a Tackling Nun

Mideast tensions flared Wednesday, with hundreds protesting in the U.S. Capitol and outside the White House, leading to dozens of arrests. The protestors belonged to a Jewish group calling for a ceasefire. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover]( [The Flyover]( [Calendar] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1781, British General George Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. [Here's an illustration of the surrender.]( Want to comment on a story? Head over to our [Facebook page](. Two questions: Do you love The Flyover, and have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Yes and yes? Check out our sponsor today—[Babbel](! [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] Global Protests Grow Over Gaza War Mideast tensions flared Wednesday, with [hundreds protesting in the U.S. Capitol]( and outside the White House, leading to dozens of arrests. The protestors belonged to a Jewish group calling for a ceasefire. In Beirut, rioters battled with Lebanese security officials near the U.S. Embassy, [protesting President Biden’s visit]( and his support of Israel after the bombing of a hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds. U.S. intelligence officials said their review of the evidence [supported Israel’s claim](that the bombing was caused by a faulty rocket fired by Hamas, and [Israeli TV footage]( appeared to show the errant Hamas missile striking the hospital. [Article Icon 1]Amazon Drops Drugs by Drone Amazon launched a test of [prescription drug delivery by drone]( in College Station, Texas, allowing delivery within an hour of placing an order. The company has tested general drone deliveries before, but never for medicine. The drone will fly from a delivery center with a secure pharmacy to the customer’s address, descend to a height of about 13 feet, and then [literally drop the padded package]( to the ground. Amazon says customers can choose from more than 500 medications, including common treatments for the flu and pneumonia, but not controlled substances. [Article Icon 2] What's Hot and Not for Halloween Candy Spending on Halloween candy is expected to hit $3.6 billion this month, a 16% jump from the previous high of $3.1 billion. The most popular Halloween candy in America is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, followed by M&M’s. The least popular nationwide is Circus Peanuts, followed by the always controversial candy corn. [Here’s the Top 10 “Best” and “Worst.”]( Candy favorites vary by locality, and the CandyStore website has an interactive map that will tell you the top 3 favorites in every state. [See what candy is the fave in your state here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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Those opposing him are pushing to elevate Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry instead. ([More]() ➤ Donald Trump would defeat President Biden by four percentage points in a head-to-head matchup, according to a new CNBC poll. The survey also showed that 74% of Americans believe it’s important for the U.S. to fund military aid to Israel. ([See Poll]() ➤ U.S. fighter jets have had over 180 “risky” interactions with Chinese aircraft since 2021, the Department of Defense warned this week. The DOD released previously classified photos of some of the encounters. ([See Photos]() ➤ Jason Smith, chairman of the House Ways and Means Commission, says he’s open to revoking the tax-exempt status held by universities in the wake of anti-Israel statements from student groups. ([More]() Flying together with: [The Flyover]( In our rapidly globalizing world, learning a new language opens doors to fresh experiences, friendships, and understanding. 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With Babbel, you're not just learning phrases; you're unlocking cultures, forming connections, and fostering a truly global mindset. [Ready to bridge worlds]( with your words? Seize this offer and begin your language-learning journey today. [Sports] ➤ Last weekend’s NFL games produced the lowest-scoring week in the NFL since 2014. Sputtering offenses averaged 18.4 points in week 6, just above the 18.2 average 10 years ago. ([More]() ➤ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received a contract extension through March 2027. Goodell has been commissioner since 2006; his contract was due to expire in 2024. ([More]() ➤ It’s baseball, not football, but security officials put a massive tackle on a Philadelphia Phillies fan who ran onto the field during a playoff game with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fans erupted with cheers. ([See Video]() [Finance] [Trend Line]Market Report 10/18/23 ▼ NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations 13,314.30 -1.62% ▼ SPX S&P 500 4,314.60 -1.34% ▼ DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average 33,665.35 -0.98% ▲ BTC Bitcoin $28,402.0 +0.25% ▲ SPR Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. $21.16 +23.09% ➤ Big Stock Move: Spirit Aerosystems stock jumped 23% Wednesday after the aviation parts company announced a new production agreement with aerospace giant Boeing. ([More]() ➤ Victoria’s Secret is bringing back runway shows and "Angel" style models after a years-long makeover created a significant revenue drop. The CEO admitted that the inclusivity initiatives weren’t profitable. ([More]() ➤ Walmart and Aldi are cutting prices for holiday meals. Walmart will offer two Thanksgiving basket deals, and Aldi will cut prices by up to 50% on holiday staples, including potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ How should you position your stock portfolio for the current market environment? 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([More]() ➤ NASA’s Parker Solar Probe smashed its own record for the fastest human-made object after a gravity assist from Venus. It was clocked at 394,736 mph, beating its previous top speed by 30,000 mph. ([See Illustration]() ➤ While we’re in space, take a look at this striking photo of Earth taken by the DSCOVR during last weekend’s annular solar eclipse. The world is bathed in sunlight except for the dark blot of the eclipse across North America. ([See Image]() [The Rotator] [Thursday Polling Station] ➤ Most Americans don’t closely follow sports, according to the Pew Research Center. Almost two-thirds, or 62%, say sports are not of high interest, and only 16% follow them closely. ([See Poll]() ➤ Roughly half of both political parties believe the other party is a threat to American life. Among Biden supporters, 40% say it’s acceptable to use violence to stop their opponents, and 31% of Trump supporters say the same thing. ([See Poll]() ➤ A new AP poll shows that two-thirds of Americans think the war in Afghanistan wasn’t worth fighting, and voters from both political parties feel the same way. ([See Poll]() [Et Cetera] ➤ A French nun's run has gone viral after she made an epic open-field tackle on a protestor trying to block construction of a new church over its carbon footprint. ([See Video]() ➤ The man who created the super-hot Carolina Reaper pepper has set a new Guinness world record with a new, even hotter pepper: Pepper X, with a Scoville rating of 2.69 million. A jalapeno pepper is 5,000. ([See Video]() ➤ New Mexico prosecutors plan to charge Alec {NAME} again for the fatal shooting of the cinematographer on the “Rust” movie set. The grand jury hearing is slated for mid-November. 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