Google Goes Nuclear, a 1957 Jaguar, and a Giant Pumpkin Attacks

Google announced a deal [to purchase nuclear energy]( from reactor developer Kairos Power Monday, similar to Microsoft’s plan to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant.         ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1793, the last queen of France, [Marie Antoinette](, was executed. Her reign, along with her husband, King Louis XVI, symbolized royal excess, provoking the social unrest that led to the French Revolution. A [rare 1957 Jaguar]( could fetch as much as $14 million at auction, according to a story in today’s edition. Pretty good for a scuffed and scratched 67-year-old. We're sponsored today by [Mode Mobile](, turn your smartphone into a source of income with this unique app. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1]Google Goes Nuclear for Data Power Google announced a deal with nuclear reactor developer Kairos Power [to purchase energy]( to power its AI data centers, following a similar move by Microsoft to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant for the same purpose. Kairos Power, [a startup that develops small reactors]( with molten salt coolant, received federal approval last year to build a new nuclear reactor. It's the first such permit granted in 50 years. Google described [the next-gen reactors]( as robust, safe, and designed with a modular approach to reduce construction timelines and facilitate easier placement. The first reactor is expected to come online this decade, with additional reactors projected by 2035. No financial details were disclosed. [Article Icon 1]Kamala Harris Facing Plagiarism Allegations Vice President Kamala Harris [faces plagiarism allegations]( over her 2009 book Smart on Crime, with claims it lifted passages from sources such as a Bureau of Justice Assistance report, an Associated Press article, and even Wikipedia. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who exposed the alleged copying, provided a full analysis showing [18 instances of plagiarism](. Harris’ publisher, Chronicle Books, is treating the matter as "very sensitive," while her campaign dismisses the accusations, stating that sources were properly cited. Rufo shared a post on X revealing that Kamala Harris's publisher, Chronicle Books, is in "damage control" after accidentally sending [his team an internal email]( outlining how to handle inquiries about the plagiarism claims. In response, JD Vance [posted on X](: “Hi, I’m JD Vance. I wrote my own book, unlike Kamala Harris, who copied hers from Wikipedia.” [Article Icon 1]List: Where to Retire on $65,000 or Less Retirees can live comfortably on [less than $65,000 per year]( in 20 U.S. states, with West Virginia ranking as the least expensive, averaging $58,190 in living expenses. Researchers calculated actual living costs based on estimates for food, shelter, transportation, health care, and utilities, then added 20% for "comfort." The median annual amount needed to live comfortably across the U.S. is $66,870. The cost of living generally is lower in southern states and highest in Hawaii, where it reaches $129,296. [See the full list here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy reading The Flyover? 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([More]() [Checkmark]A Georgia judge ruled county election officials must certify results by the state's legal deadlines and can’t miss that deadline even if error or fraud is suspected. ([More]() [Checkmark]A new survey revealed that more Americans trust former President Trump than they do Vice President Harris when it comes to personal finances, inflation, and the economy. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor Never Lose Your Reading Glasses Again! With [ThinOptics®](, you’ll always have your reading glasses handy! These thin, incredibly durable, and comfortable glasses stick right to the back of your phone, keeping them safely tucked away until you need them. [Say hello to the most convenient reading glasses ever made!]( [Finance] [Trend Line] Daily Market Report  10/15/2024 ▼ NASDAQ Natl. 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([See Photos]() ➤ Google issued an alert to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, warning of new and increasingly sophisticated AI-driven hacks complete with fake phone calls from Google support. ([More]() ➤ The European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft snapped photos of the Earth and the moon from a million miles away. ([See Photos]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ It’s Learning Season! Whether you’re headed back to school or just looking to explore something new, [Babbel]( is your private tutor in your pocket. Their bite-sized lessons (just 10 minutes a day!) fit seamlessly into your routine, helping you confidently start real-world conversations in as little as three weeks. With Babbel, learning a new language is flexible, fun, and easy. 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([See Car]() ➤ A dashcam recorded an Ohio police officer engulfed by a large runaway inflatable pumpkin, struggling to control the rogue Halloween decoration blocking a street. ([See Struggle]() ➤ Speaking of giant pumpkins, a massive 2,471-pound gourd in California won first place in the annual contest held in Half Moon Bay, the self-proclaimed "Pumpkin Capital of the World.” ([See Video]() [Poll Position] What's your favorite way to procrastinate? - [Scrolling the Internet]( - [Watching TV]( - [Eating Snacks]( - [Reading]( - [Napping]( - [Puttering Around the House]( - [I Don't Procrastinate]( - [Other]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday's Results: Do you enjoy going to weddings? - No: 50.8% - Yes: 42.3% - Never again: 6.9% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "I was hoping it was a rally snake. 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