Strike Suspended, Costco Goes Platinum, and a Massive Solar Flare

The union representing 45,000 U.S. dockworkers has agreed [to suspend their strike]( until Jan. 15 to allow time to finalize contract negotiations, according to sources. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, [sculpting began on Mount Rushmore]( in South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest, taking 12 years to complete the granite images of four of America’s most revered presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. In today’s edition, we have a story of a Colorado man [protecting his dog]( from a mountain lion, reaffirming once again the special relationship between humans and canines. We’re flying today with our sponsors at [LMNT](, the sugar-free way to stay hydrated. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] Dockworkers' Strike Suspended until January The union representing 45,000 U.S. dockworkers has agreed [to suspend their strike]( until Jan. 15 to allow time to finalize contract negotiations, according to sources. The strike, [which began early Tuesday](, shut down ports from Maine to Texas for the first time since 1977. A new preliminary agreement includes an approximate 62% wage increase for union members, with work resuming at all affected ports. The union initially sought a 77% pay raise over six years, with current base salaries around $81,000 annually. In contrast, Harold Daggett, president of the ILA, who had vowed to "cripple" the U.S. economy over automation and wage demands, earns $728,000 annually as OILA chief and lives in a 7,136-square-foot mansion on a 10-acre estate in Sparta, New Jersey, with a Bentley and a pool. [See photos here](. [Article Icon 1] FBI, Microsoft Seize Russian Spy Sites The FBI and Microsoft have seized [over 100 web domains]( allegedly used by Russian intelligence for cyber-espionage operations that targeted U.S. agencies, Russian nonprofits, and Kremlin-critical media outlets. According to court [documents unsealed Thursday](, the seized websites were used in a "spear phishing campaign" to trick victims into revealing sensitive information, aiming to steal valuable data and U.S. government intelligence. Officials say Russian operatives, [active since 2017](, targeted nonprofits, think tanks, and officials supporting Ukraine and NATO, including former U.S. intelligence employees, Defense Department personnel, State and Energy employees, and military contractors. The Justice Department seized 41 internet domains, while Microsoft seized an additional 66 domains operated by Russian agents. [Article Icon 1]Costco Now Offering Platinum Bars Costco is expanding its precious metals offerings by adding Swiss-made [1-ounce platinum bars](. This builds on last year's popular rollout of gold bars, which often sold out within hours. Priced at [$1,089.99 per bar](, the platinum is available exclusively to Costco members through its website. Bars cannot be delivered to Louisiana, Nevada, or Puerto Rico. Costco’s precious metal business has been [highly profitable,](with the retailer selling as much as $200 million a month in gold bars. The value of platinum has increased more than 15% over the past 12 months, closing at $1,019.60 an ounce Wednesday. --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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[✈️] [Politics] ➤ A federal judge in Missouri placed a temporary hold on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program one day after a U.S. district judge allowed a temporary restraining order to expire. ([More]() ➤ Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not adequately helping the state's rural communities, saying Biden’s declaration didn’t cover all the counties that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene. ([More]() ➤ Five Chinese nationals, former University of Michigan students, were charged with lying and tampering with evidence after being caught at midnight near a remote Michigan military base in 2023. ([More]() [The Flyover]( [:fallen_leaf:] Fall into Better Hydration with LMNT [:fallen_leaf:] As the fall season arrives, it's easy to forget that staying hydrated isn’t just about water—it’s about water [and electrolytes](. 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([More]() ➤ The San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and the New York Mets have advanced to the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. The Padres, Royals, and Tigers all got through the Wild Card round with a two-game sweep, while the Mets defeated the Brewers 4-2 in last night’s decisive Game 3 matchup. ([More]() ➤ Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year Thursday, receiving 66 of 67 votes after averaging 19.2 points and a league-best 8.4 assists per game. ([More]() ➤ The Houston Astros failed to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016, the second-longest streak in MLB history, behind the Atlanta Braves from 1991-1999. ([More]() ➤ Yesterday's Results: [NFL]( | [MLB]( | [NHL]( | [PGA]( [2024 Election Countdown] Today's election section is brought to you by: [The Flyover]( Election Countdown: 32 Days [Checkmark]The vice-presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz drew 43.15 million viewers on Tuesday, marking a 25% decline from 2020, when then-Sen. Kamala Harris faced off with Vice President Mike Pence. ([More]() [Checkmark]Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney joined Vice President Harris at a Wisconsin rally Thursday, aiming to win over disaffected Republicans in the key battleground state. ([More]() [Checkmark]The Trump campaign raised $160 million in September, ending the month with $283 million cash on hand. The campaign said 96% of the donations were under $200. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor Making the Dirtiest Water Drinkable 771M people lack access to clean drinking water. Solving that by purifying seawater or wastewater is a ~$26B opportunity. [Trevi has the solution and an opportunity to be an early investor](. They’ve earned 14 government grants, commercial deals to supply water in Oman and Kuwait, and a projected $8.7M in revenue this year. Trevi also has ambitious plans to 30X their revenue by 2028. 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([More]() ➤ OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, is now valued at $157 billion after raising $6.6 billion in funding, nearly doubling its previous valuation. ([More]() [:fallen_leaf:] Stay Hydrated This Fall with LMNT [:fallen_leaf:] As temperatures drop, don’t forget that proper hydration is about more than just water—it’s about electrolytes, too. When you sweat, you lose both water and sodium. Replacing just water can lead to imbalances like muscle cramps, headaches, and low energy. We’ve been told to drink 8 glasses a day, but drinking beyond thirst can actually dilute your sodium levels, making things worse. That’s where LMNT comes in. Packed with sodium, potassium, and magnesium, LMNT is the perfect way to hydrate and feel your best this fall. Grab your free sample pack at [DrinkLMNT.com/flyover](! [Science & Technology] ➤ The sun unleashed a massive X-class solar flare on Tuesday, the second most powerful in seven years, which could potentially trigger a strong geomagnetic storm on Earth this week. ([See Photos]() ➤ Researchers have discovered a link between heart health and proximity to trees, finding that individuals residing near an abundance of trees and shrubs have a 13% lower level of a biomarker for heart disease. ([More]() ➤ United Launch Alliance’s 200-foot Vulcan Centaur rocket is set for its second certification flight from Cape Canaveral on Friday, aiming to secure approval for sending military payloads to orbit and compete with SpaceX. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Harvard scientists discovered [bacteria that can fix dental issues]( like gum bleeding, cavities, and bad breath. These bacteria rebuild enamel, making teeth 20x stronger, like a titanium shield. Some even claim their teeth are stronger than implants. 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