Man Wins $500,000 Parlay, a Cosmic Snowball, and Neil the Seal

The U.S. military struck three Hezbollah terrorist facilities in retaliation for a drone strike that injured three U.S. soldiers on Christmas morning—one of them critically. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover]( [The Flyover]( [Calendar] WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1947, NBC aired the first episode of “The Howdy Doody Show” just after Christmas. Despite starring a marionette, it became television's first big hit show. ([See 1st Show]() Have you signed up for The Flyover yet? If not, you can fix that [with one click](. Today’s edition is brought to you by [hear.com]( If you like The Flyover and would also like a newsletter that focuses on news in the state of Texas, we think you’ll love The Texas Flyover. It launches on January 9th, and you can [sign up with one click.]( [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] U.S. Strikes Hezbollah Sites in Iraq The U.S. military [struck three Hezbollah terrorist facilities]( in retaliation for a drone strike that injured three U.S. soldiers on Christmas morning—one of them critically. The Kataib Hezbollah is claiming credit for the drone attack on U.S. personnel, and the U.S. response focused on drone bases and likely killed “a number of militants,” the Pentagon said. At the same time, a U.S. alliance to protect shipping in the Red Sea has prompted transport company Maersk to resume [shipping through the Red Sea](, and rival Hapag Lloyd will decide whether to follow suit today. [Article Icon 1]GOP Reps Hit by "Swatting" Attempts Two Republican legislators, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and NY Rep. Brandon Williams were both [victims of “swatting” false alarms]( on Christmas Day. Swatting is a false emergency call phoned to the police in hopes they’ll send a SWAT team to an innocent household, which can put the victim in danger because the police believe there’s a live threat. In Greene’s case, a New York man called a suicide hotline and said [he’d killed his girlfriend]( at Greene’s address and was going to kill himself. Police notified both Greene and Williams before they arrived. [Article Icon 1]Man Wins $490,000 With 14-leg Bet A bettor turned $5 into a $490,000 jackpot with a 14-leg NFL parlay bet. The wager required 14 different players to score touchdowns this weekend, and it came true in the final game Monday night. [You can watch the better's reaction here](. The 100,000 to 1 bet needed [touchdowns from]( Najee Harris, Gabriel Davis, Jahmyr Gibbs, DK Metcalf, Jerome Ford, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, James Conner, Raheem Mostert, Javonte Williams, Isiah Pacheco, D’Andre Swift — and Christian McCaffrey. 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[✈️] [Politics] ➤ President Biden is ending 2023 with a 39% approval rating in the latest Gallup Poll, the lowest rating of any president at this point in their term. Approval by Democrats is at 78%, down from last month’s 83%. ([More]() ➤ Donald Trump said Monday that he would replace the Affordable Care Act with his own “much better and less expensive” alternative. ([More]() ➤ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote an op-ed Monday outlining three requirements for peace: the end of Hamas, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a de-radicalization process in Palestinian society. ([More]() ➤ Ukrainian cruise missiles blasted a large Russian warship in Crimea Monday night, killing one person and heavily damaging the ship. ([See Video]() Flying together with: [The Flyover]( Horizon Hearing Aids just got their biggest upgrade yet, right in time for the holidays. 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[Sports] ➤ The NFL's Christmas Day triple-header ended with the Raiders upsetting the Chiefs, the Eagles beating the Giants, and in the biggest matchup, the Ravens dominating the 49ers 33-19 with five interceptions. ([More]() ➤ The Ravens' win against the 49ers was notable for an unusual safety caused by a referee who fell, tripping Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as he scrambled in the end zone. ([See Video]() ➤ Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic passed the historic 10,000 career points mark Monday night. He finished the game with 50 points, 15 assists, six rebounds, four steals, three blocked shots, and the win over the Phoenix Suns. ([More]() [Finance] [Trend Line]Market Report 12/26/23 ▲ NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations 15,074.57 +0.54% ▲ SPX S&P 500 4,774.75 +0.42% ▲ DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average 37,545.33 +0.43% ▼ BTC Bitcoin $42,338.0 -0.54% ▲ RYZB RayzeBio, Inc. $61.40 +100.85% ➤ Big Stock Move: RayzeBio shares shot up 100% after Bristol Myers Squibb announced it was buying the cancer drug company for $4.1 billion. ([More]() ➤ U.S. holiday sales grew 3.1% this year, according to Mastercard. That’s down from 7.6% growth in 2022 and less than the 3.7% forecast by Mastercard in September. ([More]() ➤ Apple has stopped selling its newest Apple Watch models in the U.S. due to a patent ruling barring the import of the watches. The company is appealing the ruling. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor Soaring into the holidays with crystal clear joy Speech clarity is the most important factor when it comes to hearing aids. And audiologists everywhere are raving about “the new gold standard” when it comes to clarity in conversation. They’re referring to [hear.com](’s Horizon, which features a first-of-its-kind dual-processing system. What does this mean? It means clarity. It means speech gets clearer and crisper – more than ever before. Conversations and listening become effortless. And because Horizon comes in a tiny, nearly invisible design, no one will even know you’re wearing them. Ready to experience the transformative power of dual processing for yourself? Right now, all Flyover readers get an exclusive holiday special – 45-day no-risk trial and 100% money-back guarantee. [Click here]( to start your holiday season with crystal clarity – because every moment deserves to be heard. [Science & Technology] ➤ The FDA approved a new “minimally invasive” procedure that can help control high blood pressure when medications aren’t effective. It uses a device that targets nerves near the kidneys. ([More]() ➤ Researchers at MIT say they used artificial intelligence to discover a new class of antibiotics that could kill the resistant staphylococcus bacteria that cause MRSA staph infections. ([More]() ➤ The Hubble Telescope found a tightly bound cluster of stars resembling a “cosmic snowball” in the Large Magellanic Clouds, one of the Milky Way’s galactic neighbors. ([See Image]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Make 2024 the year of new adventures and languages. With Babbel, unlock the potential of fluent conversations and enjoy cozy winter evenings learning a new language. Special New Year offer: up to [60% off your subscription](. [The Rotator] [Wisdom Wednesday] ➤ Norwell Health unveiled an ad campaign with a cast of 100-year-olds sharing their secrets for a long healthy life. Hint: Avoid stress, and don’t sweat the small things. ([See Advice]() ➤ The approaching New Year offers new possibilities. Here are a selection of New Year’s quotes to help you get in the right mindset for a happy 2024. ([See Quotes]() ➤ Speaking of New Year’s, here are the Top 10 most common New Year’s resolutions and ways to stick with any resolutions you make. ([See Resolutions]() [Et Cetera] ➤ An intense close-up of a turkey named Frederick was the winner of the RSCPA Young Photographer awards, honoring striking wildlife photos taken by teens and pre-teens. ([See Winners]() ➤ Neil the seal has become famous for his trips into Tasmania to pose, perform, and occasionally frighten off unsuspecting tourists, for he’s quite a large seal. ([See Neil Strike a Pose]() ➤ The “humblest Christmas tree in the world,” a 123-year-old artificial tree with just 25 branches and 12 fake berries, sold at auction for over $4,000—50 times the estimated selling price. ([See Photo]() [Poll Position] Are you making any New Year's resolutions? - [Yes]( - [No]( Saturday's Results: Which actor was the best movie Santa? - Edmund Gwenn: 55% - TIm Allen: 22% - Kurt Russell: 13% - Ed Asner: 10% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here." — [Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene]( in a post on X. [Trivia]Today's Trivia Which president had an electric horse installed in the White House? [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](