Good Morning! On this day in 1905, the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, the largest ever found, was unearthed from the Cullinan mine. It was cut into 100 separate gems, including the 530-carat “Great Star of Africa.” (See Photos)
For Flyover readers who love to drive, we have several items today about potential new rules for cars. But don’t miss our list at the end of today’s report highlighting ten 300-horsepower used cars priced at under $11,000. Enjoy!
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Pay-for-hire murderer Kenneth Smith stabbed a preacher’s wife to death in 1988. The state tried to execute him once through lethal injection, which failed. This time, it used the novel method of death by nitrogen hypoxia.
The courts rejected Smith’s lawyers’ appeals, which were based on the idea that the nitrogen process is so unknown that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. The state says it should cause relatively “painless” death within minutes.
Tallest Skyscraper Proposed for Oklahoma
The nation’s tallest skyscraper could be built in Oklahoma City if officials approve plans to increase the tower’s proposed height from 1,750 feet to a record 1,907 feet.
At that height, the Oklahoma tower would be the fifth tallest building in the world and the highest in America, taller than the current record-holder, One World Trade Center in New York City.
If the project moves forward, it will be part of Oklahoma City’s ongoing metamorphosis. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s America’s 20th largest city and the sixth fastest-growing top-20 city.
California Bill Would Cap Cars’ Speed
A proposed California bill would require new cars and trucks to have special technology installed that would cap the vehicles’ speed at ten miles over the speed limit. If passed, the bill would take effect in 2027.
The sponsor, State Sen. Scott Wiener, says the goal is to “tackle vehicle fatalities” by putting in an automatic governor that physically limits a car’s top speed. The bill has won support from victims of speeding drivers.
However, it’s also receiving pushback in social media discussions about whether it’s a case of government going too far. One commenter noted: “This won’t stop people from leaving the state, it will only slow them down.”
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➤ Georgia Republican Mike Collins introduced a bill Thursday to ban federal authorities from removing razor wire at the southern border. The bill is meant to support Texas in its standoff with the federal government. (More)
➤ Former President Trump’s advisor Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for his failure to comply with Jan. 6 congressional investigators. (More)
➤Over 4,700 American auto dealers sent a second letter urging President Biden to block new tailpipe emissions regulations designed to help sell electric vehicles. The dealers say there’s too little demand for EVs from consumers. (More)
➤Florida officials removed “sociology” from all public universities and colleges as a core introductory course. It will be replaced by an introductory course on American history. (More)
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➤ The Atlanta Falcons hired Raheem Morris as their new head coach, passing over former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Morris was the Falcons’ interim coach for 11 games in 2020. (More)
➤NASCAR champion Kyle Larson plans to compete in two major races on the same day, running the Indianapolis 500 and then flying to Charlotte to race the Coca-Cola 600, two of the sport’s longest races. (More)
➤Nick Dunlap, the world’s top amateur golfer and University of Alabama sophomore, will turn pro less than a week after winning The American Express. He is the first amateur to win a PGA event in 33 years. (More)
➤Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dropped his shoulder and ran through Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren for a two-handed dunk. Wemby scored 24 points in the 140-114 loss Wednesday. (See Video)
Market Report 1/25/24
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NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
15,510.50
+0.18%
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SPX S&P 500
4,894.16
+0.53%
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DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average
38,049.13
+0.64%
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BTC Bitcoin
$40,037.0
+0.09%
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COLB Columbia Banking System, Inc.
$20.18
–21.14%
➤ Big Stock Move: Columbia Banking stock plunged 21% Thursday after posting worse-than-expected 4th-quarter earnings. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock of the Tacoma-based lender. (More)
➤ The U.S. economy grew at a 3.3% annualized rate in the 4th quarter, much higher than expected, riding a strong wave of consumer spending. Wall Street had expected growth closer to 2%. (More)
➤ Contaminated bottles of Robitussin Honey cough syrup are being recalled because of microbial contamination that could be life-threatening to immuno-compromised individuals. (See List of Effected Bottles)
➤ Astronomers discovered a stone disc in Italy they believe could be a 3,000-year-old map of the night sky. Analysis of marks on the stone indicates they match famous constellations. (See Photos)
➤ Sierra Space released video of its latest “Ultimate Burst Pressure” test, meant to ensure that its inflatable space modules can withstand vacuum. It passed the test before exploding in a spectacular burst. (See Video) ➤ Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved gauntlet they believe was forged in the 14th century, a rare find. The gauntlet is an armored iron glove with jointed fingers. (See Photos)
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➤ A woman who found old bridal photos at an estate sale used social media to track down the bride, 85-year-old Harriet Galbraith. The photos had been missing for over 30 years. (See Photos)
➤ A man planning to propose to his girlfriend broke his finger and ended up in an ambulance instead. He chose to go ahead with the proposal in the ambulance with paramedics as witnesses. (See Video)
➤ An Army veteran injured in Afghanistan is going to the Super Bowl as a special guest of Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker T.J. Watt. The gift was “shocking and humbling,” said recipient Adam Alexander. (More)
➤ Billy Joel will release “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first solo song since 2007 and only his second since 1993. The song will begin streaming on Feb. 1, but there’s a sneak preview on Instagram. (Hear Preview)
➤ A new camera system that captures ultraviolet light allows scientists to see the world closer to how animals see it. Bees, reindeer, and many birds see colors differently than humans do. (See Video)
➤ Looking for a powerful 300 horsepower six-cylinder car but don’t want to spend a fortune? This list highlights 10 used power cars for $11,000 or less, led by the 2010 Infiniti M35x at $7,445. (See List)
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