Historic Spacewalk, Trump Vetoes New Debate, and a Slapping Fish

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis made history Thursday by completing the world's first all-civilian spacewalk. [Watch a video here](. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, [Francis Scott Key]( observed the 25-hour British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The sight of the American flag still flying over Baltimore Harbor inspired him to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The weekend is almost here and perhaps you're planning to go fishing with the family. Well, here's how it worked out for one family when a big fish leaped up and [slapped all three kids]( across their faces. Did any of the items in today's Flyover surprise you? Let us know how we're doing by replying to this email. We are sponsored today by [NativePath](, with advice to help keep your mind sharp as you age. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] Civilians Make History in Spacewalk Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis made history Thursday by completing the world's first all-civilian spacewalk. [Watch a video here](. The four-person crew wore SpaceX's newly designed spacesuits, described as a "suit of armor made of fabric" with improved mobility features and heads-up displays. [See photos here](. The Polaris Dawn mission launched Tuesday for a five-day flight. The two spacewalkers spent 10 minutes outside the capsule during Thursday's two-hour event. The crew reached an altitude of 870 miles above Earth, [the highest humans have traveled]( since 1972. [Article Icon 1]Judge Drops 3 Charges in Trump Georgia Case A Georgia court [dismissed two of ten criminal charges]( against former President Donald Trump on Thursday in his trial over interference in the 2020 election. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the counts dealing with conspiracy and filing false documents, stating the [charges fell under federal jurisdiction](. The judge also dismissed an additional charge against Trump's associates. The former president now faces eight counts, down from 13 after three were dropped earlier for lacking detail. The [case remains in limbo]( while a decision is made on whether DA Fani Willis should be removed over her admitted relationship with ousted special prosecutor Nathan Wade. [Article Icon 1] List: The Value of $100 in Each State The purchasing power of $100 [varies up to 26% by state,]( with a C-note in California having the lowest real value at $87.50 and Arkansas the highest at $113.40. GOBankingRates compiled 2022 economic data, including median household income, annual cost-of-living expenses, and home values, to determine the real value of $100 in each state. The national average was $103 with 32 states ranging between $100 and $113. 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[✈️] [Politics] ➤ Former President Donald Trump said he won't participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, asserting he won and the main issues were discussed. ([More]() ➤ President Biden posed for an awkward photo with children wearing pro-Trump shirts during a ceremony commemorating the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11. ([See Photos]() ➤ New York Police Commissioner Edward Caban, a 30-year police veteran, resigned Thursday, stating that his involvement in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan had become a distraction to the NYPD. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor [The Flyover]( What are you doing to keep your mind sharp as you age? Do you ever walk into a room and then forget why you're there? Or struggle to recall someone's name? Contrary to what you might believe… memory loss is NOT a normal part of aging. Memory loss can be incredibly frustrating and a little embarrassing to talk about. 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([See Home Runs]() ➤ Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson set the WNBA single season scoring record with 956 points Wednesday night, surpassing the previous record of 939, and is 44 points away from becoming the first to score 1,000 in a single season. ([More]() ➤ Yesterday's Results: [NFL]( | [MLB]( | [WNBA]( | [PGA]( [2024 Election Countdown] Today's election section is brought to you by: [The Flyover]( Election Countdown: 52 Days [Checkmark]The Trump and Harris campaigns hit the trail in Arizona and North Carolina, respectively, intensifying swing-state efforts in a tight presidential race. ([More]() [Checkmark]Alabama mailed the first presidential general election ballots to absentee voters on Wednesday after a lawsuit caused a delay in North Carolina's mailing. ([More]() [Checkmark]A 20-year analysis of polling data revealed that women aged 18-29 are more liberal now than in previous decades, with increased liberal views on the environment, abortion, race relations, and gun laws. 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([Watch Video]() ➤ An ER nurse in New Orleans rescued a man trapped in his truck during Hurricane Francine's floodwaters. He smashed the window and pulled the driver to safety. ([More]() ➤ A father was "dumbstruck" by a heartfelt gift from his wife and children: a collage featuring 40 years of his children's artwork. “I love every square inch of it.” ([See Photo]() [Et Cetera] ➤ Photos show Hurricane Francine's aftermath in Louisiana: flooded streets, downed trees, and storm surge damage. ([See Photos]() ➤ The manhunt for Joseph A. Couch, suspected of shooting five people on a Kentucky stretch of I-75, entered its fifth day of searching in a dense forest. ([More]() ➤ The USPS debuted a new upgraded mail truck after years of waiting. Letter carriers praised the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle's comfort and safety features. ([See Photos]() ➤ A viral video captured a huge fish leaping into a boat, slapping three kids across their faces during a family trip. 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