The $1.5 million banana

Hi! In today’s edition:

👉 Beyoncé to perform at upcoming NFL half-time show on Netflix

👉 Musk publicly pressuring Trump

👉 A new E. coli outbreak in US linked to carrots this time

and many more!

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Quote of the day

“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.”

Oprah Winfrey (American Icon, Producer, and Actress)

Must Know

🚨 Watch out: E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states, kills 1

1 person has died 😞 and at least 38 people have become ill following an 🦠 E. coli outbreak linked to 🥕 organic carrots, according to federal health officials.

Grimmway Farms was the common supplier of the organic carrots consumed by individuals before they got 🤮 sick. They have recalled multiple sizes and brands. The recall applies to carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Sprouts, 365 from Whole Foods, Good & Gather from Target, Marketside from Walmart, GreenWise from Publix, Simple Truth from Kroger, and more. Read the full 📃 list on the FDA website.

Who is the real president? Musk or Trump?

🚀 Elon Musk is turning heads with publicly pressuring Trump on key economic policies and Cabinet picks 😲. In a recent post on X, Musk praised a foreign leader's decision to cut tariffs, which contradicts Trump's plan to raise them significantly.

He also suggested that Howard Lutnick would be a better choice for Treasury Secretary than Scott Bessent, stating that Lutnick could bring real change to the economy while Bessent represents the status quo. This bold move has 😮 surprised many in Trump's circle, raising concerns about Musk's growing influence in the new administration.

Musk's 🤝 close relationship with Trump has been evident since the election, as he has actively participated in transition meetings and even social events. However, his 📢 public comments and posts on X about staffing decisions 😤 have frustrated some of Trump's allies, who feel he is overstepping his role.

Ukraine-Russia war is getting worse

President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use US long-range 🚀 missiles to target locations in Russia, mainly in the Kursk region. This decision follows Russia's move to bring in ⚔ 10,000 North Korean soldiers to support its military efforts against Ukraine.

Biden’s action raises concerns about escalating tensions, as Putin has warned that such missile strikes could be seen as NATO joining the war. This announcement comes after Britain and France also supported Ukraine’s military operations.

Meanwhile, Russia launched its largest missile strike on Ukraine in nearly 3 months, firing 120 missiles and 90 drones, resulting in at least 7 deaths and significant damage to the ⚡ power grid. This attack comes as ❄ winter approaches, raising fears of blackouts across the country. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept many of the missiles, but the strikes still caused widespread power outages.

Fire danger red flag warnings in northeast

More than 40 million people in the Northeast are facing red flag warnings due to high 🔥 fire danger. 💨 Winds could reach 35 mph, and 💧 humidity levels are low, between 15% and 30%. The dry soil and ongoing drought make conditions worse. While there might be some improvement on Sunday, the fire risk will remain high into next week, with no significant 🌧 rain expected until late Wednesday.

Hawaii has also issued red flag warnings, with strong winds up to 50 mph and low humidity threatening to spread fires quickly. Many areas, including parts of Maui and Honolulu, are experiencing severe 🐪 drought conditions.

In contrast, the Pacific Northwest is bracing for a 🌀 strong storm, bringing rain and ❄ snow to the 🗻 mountains. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Sara is causing dangerous 🌊 flooding in Central America, with rainfall expected to 📈 reach up to 35 inches in some areas, leading to flash floods and mudslides.

⚡Speed-Round: The Most Impactful Stories

A 🍌 banana duct-taped to a wall, titled "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan, is expected to sell for 💰 $1M-$1.5M at Sotheby’s in New York. Originally showcased at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, the piece sparked discussions about art's value after one banana was eaten and replaced. Buyers will receive a 📄 certificate allowing them to recreate the artwork, highlighting its conceptual nature as a critique of the contemporary art market.

In his first 100 days, Donald Trump plans to begin the process of deporting hundreds of thousands of people. He is expected to end parole for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. He has claimed he will use “military assets“ if needed.

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The majority of trips, 71.7 million, will be by car. Drivers should pay close attention to traffic apps and local news alerts especially in metropolitan areas like Boston, New York, LA, Seattle, and Washington, DC, where traffic is expected to be twice as normal.

What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is one of the most devastating and common types of fraud. 

Identity theft is when a 🦹‍♂️ fraudster uses your personal information to empty your bank account, take out loans, or even commit crimes. To do this, they need your most sensitive information. This includes your:

• Bank account numbers

• Birth date

• Social Security number (SSN)

Be careful with whom you give your SSN. It can be used for synthetic identity theft. Moreover, it’s not always possible to change your SSN, even after identity theft.

Cases of identity theft have more than 📈 doubled in the 2 two years with victims losing $5.9 billion.

⚠ Warning signs of identity theft:

• Strange charges on your credit card or bank statements.

• Unexpected or missing mail. 

• Calls from creditors for loans or debts you didn’t take out. 

• Suspicious login attempts to your online accounts.

Support Maverick Beat Brain Cancer

16-year-old Maverick, has suffered a seizure and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Following successful surgery to remove the tumor, Maverick was found to have a high-grade glioma. He is determined to beat cancer while maintaining his 4.7 GPA and involvement in various school activities, including founding the Debate team.

He will undergo Proton Radiation Therapy and chemotherapy, requiring travel and support. Donations will help cover treatment costs and assist his family during this challenging time.

If you are willing to help, head over to Maverick’s GoFundMe fundraising campaign. The full detail of his condition is also available in has campaign page. Thanks for your kind heart!🌼

Top-levels

Business & Markets

•  💰 US Market mostly fell last week (S&P: -2.1%; Dow: -1.2%; Nasdaq: -3.1%)

• 📽 Disney, led by CEO Bob Iger, is so confident it has offered investors guidance for the next 3 years!😲; After announcing better-than-expected earnings. | Samsung stock 📈 surges after unveiling the plan for buying back $7.2 Billion of its shares over the next year.

• 50 million people have stopped buying luxury brands like Dior and Burberry after ‘broken promises’ to customers. | The Nvidia shares are up 186.7% this year 🤯 . Nvidia may have 📉 fallen 3% on Friday, but its market cap was $3.483 Trillion at the end of the day.

Media & Entertainment

• 🎙 Beyoncé is going to perform for 🏉 NFL Halftime Show on Netflix During Ravens-Texans Christmas Game.

• 🎬 Denzel Washington has a bold & thought-provoking opinion about the whole US political scene: “We’re all slaves to information now. We really are. We’re all slaves. So whatever you feel about the leaders, like this guy’s crazy or the other one is sane, you’d better realize you’re being manipulated by both sides. Period.”

• Netflix has just released 🎞 “Emilia Pérez”, one of the most talked-about movies of the year in film circles, 🏆 part Oscar contender, part fever dream. Watch this genre-defying new movie from here.

Science & Tech News

• A new AI tool developed by scientist at 🏫 Washington State University can identify diseases in under ⏰ 10 minutes instead of days or weeks.

• The Exploration Company, which operates in Germany, France, and Italy raises $160M to build Europe’s answer to 🚀 SpaceX Dragon | Indian nutrition startup 💊 HealthKart’s valuation has surged to about $500M in a new all-secondary investment of $153M.

• Huawei will launch its 📱 Mate70 flagship smartphone on November 26, a milestone in its efforts for independency from US chipmakers and software to defeat US sanctions. Huawei has started taking pre-orders as well.

Did You Know?

👷‍♂️ 40% percent of human jobs could be replaced by 🤖 AI in the future?

📘 There’s a 50,000-word novel [Gadsby, written by Ernest Vincent Wright] without the letter “E”?

American 👱‍♂️ men spend more time on leisure activities than 👱‍♀️ women?

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