Israel's State of War & Next iPhone Play by AI

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 📰 Unprecedented Attack by Hamas Against Israel

• 🤖 The Next 'iPhone Moment' in Tech: AI's Big Play

✂️ Market Snippet | Monday Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔼 0.82% (33,407.58)

• S&P 500: 🔼 12.67% (4,308.50)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 29.31% (13,431.34)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔼 68.22% (27,933.50)

• ETH: 🔼 36.16% (1,633.78)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 7.12% +0.11

• 30-year: 7.81% +0.12

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 8:00pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily.}

📰 Unprecedented Attack by Hamas Against Israel

The peaceful dawn in Israel was disrupted Saturday by a surprise and unparalleled assault from Gaza, initiated by Hamas. This event triggered an alarming chain of incidents that have driven the region into heightened conflict. One of the most devastating of these events occurred when an Israeli music festival, located in a rural area close to the Gaza-Israel border, was targeted, resulting in the tragic death of over 260 attendees. As if the casualty count wasn't alarming enough, it's reported that several Israeli citizens, including children, have been taken hostage. In a move to retaliate and protect its citizens, Israel has been delivering powerful airstrikes over Gaza and declared a state of war. Moreover, concerns grew as loud explosions were reported in central Israel, particularly around the suburbs of Tel Aviv. The intended target? Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport. Hamas's armed wing, the Izzedine al Qassam Brigades, made it clear that this missile barrage was in retaliation for perceived crimes and targeting of civilian homes. You can check here for more live updates. 🌍🌐

TL;DR ⏳: Tensions escalated between Israel and Hamas when the latter launched a surprise attack on Israel. 🇮🇱

🤖 The Next 'iPhone Moment' in Tech: AI's Big Play

The tech world is abuzz with the potential of AI-centered devices aiming to replicate the iPhone's revolutionary impact. From Meta's AI-infused Ray-Bans that allow real-time interactions, to Humane's futuristic AI pin device spotted at Paris Fashion Week, innovators are pushing boundaries to redefine human-tech interactions. This AI pin, designed by former Apple talent Imran Chaudhri, boasts sci-fi features, projecting call details onto a hand and translating languages in real-time. However, despite these advancements, skeptics question if any of these can truly succeed the smartphone's ubiquitous presence. 📱🚀

TL;DR ⏳: Tech giants bet on AI-driven gadgets to be the next 'iPhone', but will they truly be the game-changers in our daily tech landscape? 🧐

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🏚️ Afghan earthquakes destroy whole villages, death toll rises

2. 🚔 Two wounded in Bowie State University shooting, multiple suspects believed to be involved

3. 💉 California's governor Newsom rejects bill to cap insulin prices

4. 🇮🇱 Haley criticizes Blinken for denying link between Israel attack and Iran's $6B release

5. 💰 Metro Bank secures new investment deal to strengthen finances

6. 💼 Nearly 1 in 3 youngsters aim to retire as millionaires, majority believe they will

7. 👓 Apple's upcoming vision headset may offer prescription lenses

8. 🚀 Musk believes SpaceX Mars landing possible in '3 to 4 years'

9. 🌌 Hubble captures stunning image of serpent-like starry galaxy

10. 💍 'Sister Wives' celebrity Christine Brown ties the knot with David Woolley in dreamy ceremony

Tricky Trivia answer: 12

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