Social Security Scam, Stonehenge Mystery, and Baby Moose Rescue

The U.S. military said it [killed a senior ISIS official](, Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, in an airstrike in Syria on Sunday. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Barney Oldfield, billed as "America's Premier Driver," became the first man in America to drive his gas-powered automobile around a dirt track at the unprecedented speed of 60 mph—a mile a minute! ([See Photo]() Yesterday's story on the death of baseball legend Willie Mays inadvertently linked to a newspaper article that had a paywall. We apologize for that; it's our policy at the Flyover to only link to stories that can be read for free. Here's an [open link to Mays' life in photos](. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us improve. Please keep sharing your thoughts--just hit reply! We're sponsored today by our friends at [NativePath](, offering advice to help keep your liver healthy. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] U.S. Military Kills Senior ISIS Official The U.S. military says it [killed a senior ISIS official](, Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, in an airstrike in Syria on Sunday. "His death will disrupt ISIS's ability to resource and conduct terror attacks," U.S. Central Command [informed on X]( (formerly Twitter). The strike reportedly caused no civilian casualties. The U.S. has pledged to continue working with regional allies to weaken ISIS and ensure its lasting defeat. [Article Icon 1]Biden Streamlines Path for Illegal Immigrants The Biden administration announced another major [immigration policy shift]( this week, offering 500,000 illegal immigrants a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship. This latest action will [allow certain noncitizens]( married to U.S. citizens to stay in the country and work legally, expanding a program primarily used for immediate family of military service members. Immigrants must have lived in the U.S. for ten years as of Monday and be married to a U.S. citizen. There is [no requirement]( on how long the couple must have been married, but no one becomes eligible after Monday. Biden’s recent border actions have been met with [legal challenges](from both liberal and conservative groups. The ACLU is suing over changes to the asylum process, and America First Legal is suing over the new immigration policy. [Article Icon 1]Social Security Issues Scam Alert The Social Security Administration has [issued a scam alert]( regarding fraudulent and misleading messages claiming that benefits will increase by $600 this month. The attempted scam has been linked to [unreliable websites claiming]( beneficiaries will receive an additional $600 or a new stimulus check this month due to a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Social Security officials clarified that reports of a $600 payment increase and a new stimulus check were false, and COLA adjustments have been scheduled for January 2025. The Social Security Administration has recommended beneficiaries refer to [ssa.gov/cola]( for accurate COLA information. --------------------------------------------------------------- Want an edition of The Flyover that's just for the state of Florida? [Sign up with one click](! 🐊 [Politics] ➤ Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill on Wednesday making the Pelican State the first in the nation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. ([More]() ➤ The Congressional Budget Office raised this year's federal budget deficit forecast by $400 billion on Tuesday and projected U.S. debt to increase from 99% to 122% of the GDP by 2034. ([More]() ➤ The Biden administration approved a $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan on Tuesday, sending the island nation hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment, and related support material. ([More]() ➤ The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has expanded to include allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, improper gifts, and obstruction, according to a committee update on Tuesday. 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This antioxidant is one of the best-known ways to detoxify harmful substances from the liver and support ongoing liver function*. And so much more… [Learn more]( [Sports] ➤ Swimmer Regan Smith set a new world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, clocking in at 57.13 seconds, beating the previous record of 57.33 seconds. ([See Record]() ➤ The Pistons fired first-year head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after Detroit finished the season with a league-worst 68 losses. Williams is now owed the remaining $65 million on his contract. ([More]() ➤ The PGA Tour established a special exemption category for Tiger Woods this week, allowing the 15-time major champion to participate in signature events, citing his "exceptional lifetime achievement" in the game of golf. ([More]() ➤ The New York Mets haven’t lost a game since McDonald’s purple mascot Grimace threw out the first pitch last week. The seven-game winning streak has been affectionately referred to as the “Grimace Effect.” ([More]() ➤ Yesterday's results: [MLB]( | [WNBA]( [Finance] U.S. stock markets were closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday. ➤ Nvidia, the U.S. computer chip firm, became the most valuable company in the world on Tuesday, having surpassed Microsoft and Apple with a share price now of nearly $136. The company has an overall valuation of $3.34 trillion. ([See Details]() ➤ Walmart announced it will implement digital shelf labels across its 2,300 stores by 2026, aiming to simplify stock replenishment and speed up order fulfillment by allowing instant price updates. ([More]() ➤ Southwest Airlines offers flights as low as $53 to celebrate its 53rd birthday. Book a seat in Southwest’s “Wanna Get Away” class by 11:59 p.m. PDT today to take advantage of the promotion. ([See Details]() Flying together with our sponsor Many folks over 60 are walking around with a “clogged” liver without even realizing it… According to [research](, the culprit could be [3 common condiments]( most seniors consider healthy. The combination of unhealthy fats and added sugars in these condiments has been found to block the liver from doing its job. This effectively “clogs” your liver and makes it impossible for the body to process harmful toxins. [Never eat these 3 condiments](. [Science & Technology] ➤ A group of scientists is hoping to solve the Stonehenge mystery during a rare lunar standstill alignment this week, a phenomenon occurring every 18.6 years. The event will be streamed on YouTube. ([See Details]() ➤ Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be younger than the United States, with recent research suggesting it is only 200 to 300 years old, rather than the much older age previously believed. 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([See Study]() ➤ A slight majority of Americans (52%) support efforts to preserve Confederate legacy and history, a result nearly unchanged from a 2022 survey. ([See Survey]() ➤ Approximately 50% of Americans think it is highly important for the federal government to offer debt relief for outstanding medical bills. Support for forgiving medical debt is especially strong when the debt results from health care fraud. ([See Poll]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Peeps™ are a revolutionary new way to get spotless lenses. They clean perfectly every time and are trusted by leading Optometrists worldwide. Keep your glasses crystal clear, no cloth required! ([See it Here]() [Et Cetera] ➤ Alberto, the first tropical storm of the hurricane season, is expected to make landfall on the coasts of Texas and northeastern Mexico today, bringing heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds. ([More]() ➤ A baby moose trapped between a floatplane and a dock in an Alaskan lake was rescued by a tour guide and two police officers as its “worried” mother watched. ([See Video]() ➤ A California woman who used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage found it at a Hollywood homeless camp. She's now asking American Airlines for an explanation. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor [➤ GoDonut]( is a clever and convenient stand for phones, tablets, and e-readers that makes it easy to enjoy your mobile devices anywhere, hands-free. ([See it here]() [Poll Position] What do you wish you had more of? - [Money]( - [Fame]( - [Free Time]( - [Talent]( - [Something Else]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday's Results: If you had a time machine, where would you go? - Back in time: 60.4% - I like it fine right here: 24.1% - Forward in time: 15.5% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] “I hope suffering happens to you.” — [Jensen Huang](, CEO of Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, on the importance of suffering and hardships to achieve success in life. [Trivia]Today's Trivia Who invented the iconic KFC bucket and Wendy’s Frosty? [Show me the answer]( [Unsubscribe]( (Step One) The Flyover, LLC 1910 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527 [.]( [Flyover] [Join the Flyover]( [Facebook Icon]( [Instagram Icon]( [Twitter Icon]( [LinkedIn Icon](