Freed Kids & NATO Alert

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

2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🗣️ 300 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Freed in Nigeria

• ✈️ Missile Incident Sparks NATO Response

📊 Market Snapshot | Extended Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔼 4.67% (39,475.90)

• S&P 500: 🔼 10.36% (5,234.18)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 11.26% (16,428.82)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔼 50.71% (66,570.30)

• ETH: 🔼 45.88% (3,432.21)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 6.45% -0.05

• 30-year: 6.91% -0.05

📎 Market Clips

• Powell from the Fed is prepared to back the job market, even at the cost of sustained inflation

• Gas prices hit $5 and are expected to climb further in the upcoming weeks

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 10:05 EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily. Source for Market Clips.}

First Report

🗣️ 300 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Freed in Nigeria

A beacon of hope shines in Nigeria as nearly 300 children, abducted earlier this month from the LEA Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga village, Kaduna, have been released, announced by Governor Uba Sani on X. The successful operation, led by the country's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in collaboration with President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army, ended the harrowing episode that started on March 7. The children were taken by armed bandits demanding a ransom, casting a shadow over the region known for its struggles with kidnappings. This joint effort not only secured the children's freedom unharmed but also demonstrated a remarkable example of resilience and the power of concerted governmental action against criminal activities. 🎉🇳🇬

TL;DR ⏳: Nearly 300 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria are freed, showcasing a triumph of courage and collective action.

Second Report

✈️ Missile Incident Sparks NATO Response

Poland is seeking answers from Russia after a missile strayed into its airspace amid a significant Russian offensive on Ukraine, leading to the mobilization of Polish F-16 fighter jets. This breach, part of Russia's third large-scale missile attack on Ukraine in recent days, including strikes on Kyiv, raises alarms over NATO's eastern borders. While the missile incursion into Poland lasted only 39 seconds, it underscores the war's proximity and potential for broader regional implications. No casualties or damage were reported in Poland, but the incident prompted a strategic military and diplomatic response, reflecting heightened tensions and the war's unsettling closeness to NATO territory. 🚨🇵🇱

TL;DR ⏳: A Russian missile briefly entered Poland's airspace during attacks on Ukraine, prompting a sharp NATO response and diplomatic protests, highlighting the war's expanding shadows.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 📓 'A big day for evil': momfluencer Ruby Franke's torture journal revealed (read our report here)

2. 🏛️ New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy halts senate bid for Bob Menendez's seat

3. 📺 NBC News welcomes former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel

4. ❄️ Blizzard threat looms with snowstorm in northern plains and upper Midwest

5. 🐾 First fatal California mountain lion attack in two decades

6. 🇮🇱 Israel open to releasing 800 inmates for 40 captives, negotiations uncertain

7. 🍏 Antitrust lawsuit could expose Apple's inner workings

8. ✈️ FAA reviews United Airlines after several incidents

9. 📱 Reddit urged to increase content moderation spending, say analysts

10. 🐔 Chick-fil-A to stop serving antibiotic-free chicken

Games

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