Another E. coli outbreak?!

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👉 167K+ pounds of ground beef recalled

👉 Bitcoin jumps $99K

👉 Google stock hammered

and many more!

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Quote of the day

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”

Bobby Unser (American automobile racer)

Must Know

Is water that you drink safe?

A recent study reveals that about one-third of U.S. homes may have 💧 tap water containing a newly identified 🧪 chemical called chloronitramide anion. This substance is a byproduct of treating water with chloramine, which is commonly used to kill harmful 🦠 bacteria and viruses.

This chemical is likely present in drinking water across the country. Approximately 113 million Americans receive chloramine-treated water, which has been favored over chlorine due to lower levels of certain harmful byproducts.

While the study authors emphasize that more 👨‍🔬 research is needed to assess the safety of this compound, they stress the importance of monitoring its presence in drinking water systems.

167K+ pounds of ground beef recalled (E. coli)

Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled about 167,000 pounds of 🥩 ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination. This recall follows reports of 15 illnesses linked to the same strain of E. coli that was previously associated with 🧅 onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. 

The contaminated beef was distributed to restaurants across the country, raising concerns that some products may still be in freezers or refrigerators.

The recalled products include both fresh and frozen beef, with "use by" dates of November 14 and October 22, respectively. Consumers are advised:

• ⚠ not to eat these products

• 🥘 to cook any raw beef to an internal temperature of 🌡️ 160°F to kill harmful bacteria.

🚨 Symptoms of E. coli infection can include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, and those experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

Bitcoin is almost $99,000

💰 Bitcoin has reached a new record, crossing the $99K mark for the first time early Friday. The entire cryptocurrency market is thriving, with a total value of 💸 $3.4 trillion, which is more than France's GDP 🤯.

Several factors are driving this surge, including:

• the launch of Bitcoin ETFs (especially, BlackRock’s ETF)

• reports of a dedicated crypto policy role in the upcoming administration

• potential acquisition of Bakkt by Trump’s media group

Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana have also seen significant 📈 gains, with Ethereum up 9% and Solana rising 11.4%. Analysts suggest that if Bitcoin breaks the $99,950 resistance level, it could soon surpass $100,000.

⚡Speed-Round: The Most Impactful Stories

Donald Trump announced that he would nominate for ⚖ attorney general Pam Bondi, the former Florida state attorney general, hours after the former representative Matt Gaetz withdrew. She was the first female attorney general in Florida, former Trump lawyer, and put an end to the Trump University fraud case.

🤖 OpenAI reportedly has considered developing a web browser and powering search features for partners as it looks to expand its reach in the tech world. The potential web browser would be combined with ChatGPT, while the partners for its search features could include 📱 apps and eCommerce websites. Now that DOJ is forcing Google to sell Chrome Browser, OpenAI might step in and seize this Once in a Lifetime opportunity.

🦋 Bluesky CEO, Jay Graber, told CNBC that Bluesky’s open design is intended to give users the option of leaving the service with all of their followers. She added: “The billionaire proof is in the way everything is designed, and so if someone bought or if the Bluesky company went down, everything is open source.” Bluesky has accumulated over 📈 7 million new users in the two weeks since the U.S. presidential election, and now has 21+ million users.

Top-levels

Markets & Business

• Google stock hammered (📉 down 4.7%) after Department of Justice demands Google to sell Chrome browser. There could be many potential buyers such as Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon, and more.

• Northvolt, Swedish 🔋 battery giant and Europe’s hope for EVs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shattering the Europe’s dreams for the future of electric vehicles.

• The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) issued a rule saying it will soon treat payment services such as Apple Pay, PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, and others like 🏦 banks, increasing regulations.

Media & Entertainment

• 🦈🦊 “The Bad Guys 2” trailer is officially out, with a plot twist. The sequel filmmakers are introducing a new all-female gang. (Watch the trailer on YouTube)

• 👱‍♀️ Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai have collaborated and made a documentary, shedding light on Afghan women’s fight for freedom.

• Dwayne Johnson’s “Red One“ disappoints with only selling $34M on $250M budget. | 📽 The original ‘Black Christmas (1974)‘ horror movie is back in theaters but in 4K quality.

Science & Tech News

• A team of ⭐ astrophysicists at the University of California, Berkeley, say that a nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter, if they will be able to detect some special radiations in the first 10 seconds of the supernova’s 💥 explosion.

• 🍎 Apple is working on a ChatGPT competitor called “LLM Siri“ which is a more conversational version of Siri, hoping to catch up in this crazy AI era | GTA 6 developers at Rockstar are teasing players by saying that they're working on "absolutely mind-blowing things" and promise "more to come".

• 📞 WhatsApp will soon roll out a feature that transcribes your voice messages for you. | Microsoft flashes 💻 Windows 10 users with more 😠 annoying full-screen ads encouraging them to migrate to Windows 11.

Did You Know?

The brand 📱 Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland.

96% of 🕯 candles sold are purchased by 👱‍♀️ women.

The Great Wall of China is approximately 📏 6,430 Km long (3,995 miles)

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