Elon Musk's Neuralink Approved for Human Trials & WeWork Files Bankruptcy

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🧠 Neuralink Gears Up for Human Trials

• 📉 WeWork Files Bankruptcy

✂️ Market Snippet

• DOW: 🔼 0.17% (34,152.60)

• S&P 500: 🔼 0.28% (4,378.38)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 0.90% (13,639.86)

• BTC: 🔽 0.41% (35,301.90)

• ETH: 🔽 0.22% (1,883.33)

_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 7:40pm EST yesterday.}

🧠 Neuralink Gears Up for Human Trials

Elon Musk's company, Neuralink, has announced the start of its human trials for a brain-computer interface technology. The device, designed to be fully implantable and wireless, aims to assist people with paralysis in controlling digital devices through their thoughts. The trial, known as the Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface Study, will examine the safety and functionality of Neuralink's implant and surgical robot. This follows the FDA's investigational device exemption granted in May, setting the stage for a potentially transformative medical technology. 🔬🤖

TL;DR ⏳: Neuralink begins testing its brain implant in human trials. 🚀

📉 WeWork Files Bankruptcy

WeWork, known for its network of shared workspaces popular among startups and freelancers, has encountered significant financial distress, resulting in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The news follows their struggle with massive debt as the pandemic pushed workers out of offices and into their homes. From a sky-high valuation of $47 billion, WeWork's stock crashed down to $45 million. Despite this, the company isn't calling it quits. They're keeping the lights on and negotiating to restructure their debts, with a 92% nod from secured debt holders to reshape loan terms. 📂 💼

TL;DR ⏳: Despite bankruptcy, WeWork's still in the game. 🔄

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🗳️ Live: Kentucky gubernatorial election

2. ✈️ Delta supports crew member in passenger peanut allergy case

3. 🕊️ Elderly Jewish gentleman passes after clash with pro-Hamas protester in California

4. 🏛️ Hunter Biden special counsel refutes claims of political influence in congressional hearing

5. 🐋 Killer whales capsize another vessel in Strait of Gibraltar near Morocco

6. 🇵🇹 Portuguese prime minister resigns amidst energy sector corruption investigation

7. 👑 British government's King's Speech prioritizes law, order, and economic issues

8. 💳 Credit card debt hits record $1.08 trillion in Q3 surge

9. 🏦 Rivian opens market for commercial vans beyond Amazon

10. 🎥 Nintendo plans live-action adaptation of Zelda

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