Iran Attacks & Debate Petition

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

2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🚀 300+ Iranian Missiles Thwarted by Israeli and US Defenses

• 🗣️ Major News Outlets Push for Biden-Trump Debate

📊 Market Snapshot | Extended Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔼 0.71% (37,983.24)

• S&P 500: 🔼 8.02% (5,123.41)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 9.54% (16,175.09)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔼 49.02% (65,826.40)

• ETH: 🔼 34.55% (3,165.66)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 6.75% -0.07

• 30-year: 7.30% -0.07

📎 Market Clips

• Oil prices anticipated to climb following Iran's assault on Israel

• Gold receives an upgrade at Goldman Sachs due to increased geopolitical tensions

• Bitcoin 'halving' projected to slash crypto miners' revenue by $10 billion annually

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 7:45pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily. Source for Market Clips.}

First Report

🚀 300+ Iranian Missiles Thwarted by Israeli and US Defenses

In a significant display of military coordination, Israel and the United States successfully intercepted over 300 Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Israel. Launched from Iran during a concentrated five-hour offensive, the majority of these attacks were neutralized well before reaching Israeli territory, showcasing the effectiveness of the allied missile defense systems. The operation involved a mix of air and sea defenses, including the Aegis system and US warplanes, which engaged the threats across the eastern Mediterranean. 🚀🤝

TL;DR ⏳: Israel and the US thwarted a major missile attack by Iran, intercepting nearly all projectiles with advanced defense technology.

Second Report

🗣️ Major News Outlets Push for Biden-Trump Debate

Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, a group of prominent news organizations, including ABC, CNN, and Fox News, has publicly called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to participating in televised debates. An open letter released Sunday emphasizes the historical significance of debates in shaping public opinion and urges both candidates to affirm their willingness to engage in this critical democratic process. The debates are scheduled to take place in Texas, Virginia, and Utah during September and October. 📰🎤

TL;DR ⏳: Top news outlets have formally requested Biden and Trump to confirm their participation in upcoming presidential debates, highlighting the importance of direct dialogue in democracy.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🌪️ 70 million Americans face severe weather threats from the Northeast to the Midwest

2. 🔫 Chicago mass shooting claims the life of an 8-year-old girl, injures 10

3. 🇷🇺 Russia expresses extreme concern, urges restraint following Iranian strikes on Israel

4. 📺 ABC's Stephanopoulos spars with GOP governor in fiery support debate over Trump

5. 🔁 Trump shares 2018 all-caps anti-Iran threat following strike on Israel

6. 🕊️ Potential Israel-Hamas agreement could secure hostage return and initiate ceasefire, says US official

7. ✈️ Oakland votes to rename airport amid lawsuit threats from San Francisco

8. 🤖 AI CEO claims the pursuit of artificial general intelligence equates to 'creating God'

9. 🔗 Google strips links to California news sites over law demanding publisher payments

10. 🚗 Elon Musk welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Tesla headquarters

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