Saturday, October 14th, 2023

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Welcome to the weekend! On this day in 1947, Chuck Yeager strapped himself inside the Bell X-1 Glamorous Glennis and broke the sound barrier. The airplane was built specifically for the task, and Yeager named it after his wife.

Hopefully you’re doing something more relaxing this weekend than going Mach 1.06 in an experimental aircraft! (If not, we want to hear about it if you have a good story).

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Jim Jordan Wins GOP Nomination

In a closed-door session on Friday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) secured his party’s nomination for Speaker of the House.

However, in a secret ballot taken after the nomination, 55 Republicans said they would not vote for Jordan on the House floor. If he loses more than five, he will not become the Speaker.

The vote is expected to take place on Tuesday, but Jordan says he doesn’t want to proceed with the vote until the Republicans have another chance to huddle.

Israeli Embassy Worker Assaulted

A 50-year-old Israeli man was treated for stab wounds after being assaulted in front of a supermarket in China yesterday. The man, who works for the Israeli Embassy in China, was seen grappling with the assailant in a video circulating through social media.

Beijing police say that the attacker is related to the Embassy worker.

The stabbing occurred as many Muslims across the world took to the streets in protest over the emerging conflict between Hamas and Israel. Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal called for a day of “Jihad” around the Muslim world on Friday.

“Rings of Fire” Solar Eclipse Happening Today

A rare solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. today. The moon will blot out all but the edges of the sun—thus the name “rings of fire”—and it will be visible in Oregon around 8 AM local time.

The eclipse will then make its way through eight western states (in slivers—check the path here) and then make its way into Mexico.

If you’re going to check out today’s prelude to the total solar eclipse coming in six months, be sure to wear proper eye protection.

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➤ Nikki Haley’s polling numbers for the presidential race are on the rise. A recent national poll shows her getting 10% of the GOP vote—that’s up from just 5% in September. She has also pulled ahead of DeSantis in New Hampshire surveys. (More)

➤ Kevin McCarthy got into a tense exchange with reporters after Jim Jordan’s nomination Friday. The former Speaker blamed Democrats for what he described as the “chaos” and inability to move forward in Congress. (Watch)

➤ President Biden stumbled on stairs again yesterday—this time before a speech in Philadelphia. He was able to keep his balance and tried to make light of it with the crowd. (Watch)

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Global Chaos Unfolding: Is Your Wealth Protected?

In these unpredictable times, international unrest is the order of the day. From political upheavals to economic downturns, the world stage is in constant flux. But what does this mean for your hard-earned money?

Look around:

Currencies are taking nosedives in the face of economic sanctions, banks are becoming less trustworthy by the minute, and traditional investments are showing cracks in their foundations.

But as the world becomes increasingly volatile, there’s an age-old safeguard that has consistently stood the test of time: **Precious metals.**

Why trust in gold, silver, and other precious metals? Simple.

1. **Tangible Assets**:

2. **Historical Stability**:

3. **Limited Supply**:

4. **Diversification**:

Before the next headline of international tension sends shock waves through the financial world, isn’t it time to consider a safer, more stable means to protect your wealth?

With every new report of global unrest, the importance of safeguarding your financial future with precious metals becomes clearer.

➤ San Francisco 49er George Kittle has been fined $13k for displaying his “F*** DALLAS” t-shirt during a touchdown celebration, but he said in an interview that he would do it again. (Watch)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes lost a double overtime thriller last night to Stanford—a team that came into the game with only one win. CU jumped out to a 29-0 lead before Stanford pulled off the biggest comeback in school history. (More)

➤ Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton admitted that he thought his team was facing a third down (it was actually fourth) when he called a timeout that saved the Chiefs time and allowed them to sneak in a field goal as the first half expired. “That’s a boneheaded mistake by me,” he said. (More)

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These are the stories that got the most clicks this week. Enjoy them all over again!

➤ #1: There are a lot of heavy things going on in the world, but we all need a little levity in our lives—and Flyover readers made that clear yesterday. Your number one story of the week: the girl who slammed 48 oysters (as an appetizer) and then lost it when her date stuck her with the check. (One More Time)

➤ #2: A dispatch from Australia about a woman finding a very pregnant Jungle Huntsman spider in her office. (More)

➤ #3: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was heckled off the stage by climate protestors calling him “Petro Pete.” (More)

➤ An extremely rare white deer was spotted by a 19-year-old student on a fishing trip in Chelthenham, England. It’s a sighting typically associated with good luck. (Video)

➤ A hungry bear broke into a home in Connecticut, opened the fridge, and stole a lasagna before taking off. (Watch)

➤ A man is expected to plead guilty to stealing July Garland’s ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz in 2005. (More)

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