Elon Musk Faces Drug Allegations & Israel Neutralizes Hamas in Northern Gaza

Heyo, reader! We hope you’re having a productive Monday morning!

2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 💥 Elon Musk Strikes Back at Drug Use Allegations

• 🌍 Israel's Major Strides in Neutralizing Hamas in Northern Gaza

📊 Market Snapshot | Extended Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔽 0.53% (37,466.11)

• S&P 500: 🔽 0.90% (4,697.24)

• NASDAQ: 🔽 1.75% (14,524.07)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔼 3.56% (43,793.20)

• ETH: 🔽 3.16% (2,209.10)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 6.01% -0.03

• 30-year: 6.75% -0.01

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 7:35pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily.}

First Report

💥 Elon Musk Strikes Back at Drug Use Allegations

In response to the Wall Street Journal's bombshell allegations of illegal drug use, Elon Musk stood his ground. The report accused the tech titan of indulging in substances like cocaine, ecstasy, shrooms, ketamine, and LSD, raising concerns among executives at SpaceX and Tesla. Musk, known for his boundary-pushing innovations, pushed back. On X, he ridiculed the WSJ and revealed his adherence to NASA's request for three years of random drug testing following his infamous marijuana puff on Joe Rogan's podcast. The results? Not a trace of any drugs or alcohol, firmly denying the swirling rumors. This comes amidst Musk's ambitious ventures and the Pentagon's scrutiny of his federal security clearance, tied to SpaceX's work with the U.S. Air Force. The saga adds another layer to Musk's complex and public persona, intertwining his personal actions with his professional achievements. 🔍💼

TL;DR ⏳: TL;DR ⏳: Elon Musk denies WSJ's drug use claims with evidence from random drug tests.

Second Report

🌍 Israel's Major Strides in Neutralizing Hamas in Northern Gaza

Israel declares a significant milestone in their military campaign: the crippling of Hamas's military capabilities in northern Gaza. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of the Israel Defense Forces announced the defeat of Hamas's 12 battalions in the region. This strategic victory follows months of intense military action, aiming to dismantle the group's operational framework. As Israel redirects its focus to central and southern Gaza, they plan to employ new tactics based on lessons learned so far. This shift in strategy addresses the challenges posed by the densely populated areas and the complex network of underground tunnels used by militants. 🇮🇱🔍

TL;DR ⏳: Israel proclaims the dismantling of Hamas in north Gaza, shifting focus to other regions with new tactics.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🏛️ Lawmakers reach spending agreement amid looming shutdown risk

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3. 👊 Lauren Boebert's Ex reports public altercation to police on Saturday night

4. 🚗 Massive 35-car crash on I-5 in Southern California results in 2 fatalities, 9 injuries

5. 📣 Trump seeks release of Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, labels them as 'hostages'

6. 📚 Bill Ackman highlights MIT, as his wife Neri Oxman faces allegations of plagiarism

7. 🇺🇸 Trump suggests Civil War might have been settled through negotiation

8. ❄️ Heavy snowfall complicates rescue efforts in Japan following quakes, 128 casualties

9. 📻 Radio titan Audacy declares bankruptcy amid declining ad revenues

10. 🥤Stanley Cup enthusiasts call for pink tumbler to stay after Starbucks discontinues limited edition item

Games

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