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🇮🇷🇮🇱 IRAN WON'T RETALIATE TO ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE IF THERE IS A CEASEFIRE Iran has reportedly informed the US that it will refrain from responding to the airstrike in which senior IRGC commanders were killed in Damascus if a ceasefire in Gaza is reached. Source: J Post t.co/th1bU9zGLc

12-HOUR RECAP 1. 🇧🇷 A Brazilian supreme court judge contacted the nation's telecommunications regulator to get ready to enact a national ban on X. In response, Elon said Brazilian authorities had betrayed the Brazilian people's constitution and will. 2. 🇷🇺 Footage appears revealing testimony of attackers of the Russia Crocus concert attack, claiming Ukraine paid each attacker about $11,000 and cleared minefields for them so they could escape to Kyiv after the attack. 3.🇺🇸 Young people decide Bumble and Tinder won't find them to love, with evidence revealing that making connections in person is quickly gaining popularity. 4. 🇮🇱 Israel's Minister of Defense indicates the nation is prepared to take Iran on after threats of retaliation over the Israeli attack on IRGC commanders. Can IDF "handle Iran?" 5. 🇺🇸 Biden is accused of exaggerating the climate crisis. In particular, he was blasted by a watchdog for allegedly over-reporting Hurricane Idalia's damage costs from $310M to $3.6B. 6. 🇺🇸 Study finds that 60% of Americans cannot afford housing costs. Twenty percent have opted to work more hours, while 22 percent have skipped meals to make ends meet. 7. 🇺🇸 A Boeing 747 had to return to Denver airport this morning after an engine issue became apparent moments after take-off. They can at least be grateful the door didn't fly off...this time.

🇮🇶 Islamic Resistance in Iraq Statement on Attack on Israel "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Permission [to fight] has been granted to those who are being fought because they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory. In continuation of our path in resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women, and elders, the Islamic Resistance fighters in Iraq, this morning on Sunday, 7/4/2024, targeted the southern “Yonatan” barracks in our occupied territories. The Islamic Resistance confirms its continuation in striking the enemy's strongholds. And victory is only from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Mighty and Wise." Source: Resistance News Network

🇧🇷 BRAZILIAN AG: WE CAN'T LET OUR NATION BE CONTROLLED BY SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS | MUSK SAYS MORAES BETRAYED THE CONSTITUTION AND BRAZIL Attorney General Jorge Messias just called for "urgent regulation" of social media networks, and called for the sacking of Supreme court Judge Alexandre De Moraes, despite the action he took against X Attorney General Jorge Messias: "We cannot live in a society in which billionaires domiciled abroad have control of social networks and put themselves in a position to violate the rule of law." In response, Musk said Moraes "has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He also said X will soon reveal all the demands issued by the judge. Source: Bloomberg

🚨LONELINESS TRIGGERS JUNK FOOD CRAVINGS UCLA Health's study finds lonely women have a distinct brain response to sugary foods, tying emotional solitude to unhealthy eating habits. Research links loneliness to significant increases in body fat, poor diet quality, and a cycle of negative mental health symptoms. Nearly half of U.S. adults battle loneliness, escalating risks of heart disease, stroke, and premature death, with 79% of young adults feeling isolated. Source: PhillyVoice

🇺🇸 FOOTAGE: SHOOTING IN MICHIGAN CHIPOTLE OVER GUACAMOLE In a disturbing incident, a 21-year-old employee was shot by a 32-year-old customer following a dispute over the allocation of Guacamole. Tensions escalated as the enraged customer bypassed the counter to access the restaurant's inventory. The injured victim was taken to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Meanwhile, law enforcement swiftly apprehended the shooter near the establishment. Source: Police Frequency

🚨🇫🇷 BREAKING: MULTIPLE PEOPLE KILLED IN PARIS EXPLOSION At least 3 people are dead after an explosion on the 8th floor of a building in the 11th arrondissement in Paris The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time. Source: @RawsGlobal

🚨🇷🇺 BREAKING: MOSCOW CONCERT ATTACKERS TESTIFY THEY WERE PAID BY UKRAINE Testimonies reveal Ukraine's clearance of a minefield near the Russian border ahead of an escape following a massacre. Terrorists were instructed to head to Kiev upon entry into Ukraine and were assured compensation of nearly $11,000 each for their involvement in the attack. Source: @megatron_ron

🚨 GEN Z & MILLENNIALS SWAP DATING APPS FOR OFFICE ROMANCES 33% of younger workers are open to office romance, with 17% currently in one. "As app fatigue creeps in, real-life meet-cutes at the office become the new norm for Gen Z and millennials.” Despite potential risks, many find the authentic connections formed in work settings preferable to the swipe-left, swipe-right culture. Source: Fortune

🚨STUDY: MATH HOMEWORK IS BAD FOR KIDS Math homework could be more detrimental than beneficial for third graders, leading to stress, family disruptions, and negative attitudes toward math, according to a new study. Researchers call for reevaluating homework policies to foster a positive math learning environment. Why didn’t this study come out when I was a kid?! Source: ScienceAlert

SHIFT IN WEALTH: THERE ARE NO SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRE ON FORBES LIST For the first time in 15 years, none of Forbes' billionaires under 30 are self-made, marking a shift in generational wealth. 18 out of 25 young billionaires inherited their riches, reflecting a trend of familial wealth transfer. Notable entrants include Livia Voigt, 19, with a stake in her family's company, and the Mistry brothers, who inherited from their late grandfather. Source: New York Post

ALEXANDER WANG’S ICE SPICE ROLLING DOWN THE STREETS OF NEW YORK Who does this appeal to?

ROGAN ON ELON: HE MAY SAVED HUMANITY BY TAKING OVER X Schulz: "The idea that he is going to uphold this soapbox for free speech despite having some awful things said, the greater outcome will hopefully be a civil society where ideas can permeate freely." Rogan: "He may have very well saved humanity in some way because by providing this one platform where people can actually speak their mind up to a point. You just have to know that people do think certain ways. Even if you don't like it. The answer to bad speech is not silencing speech. It's better speech." Source: The Joe Rogan Experience

🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA IN CONGRESS? House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner exposes Russian misinformation in congressional discourse. "We see directly coming from Russia attempts to mask communications that are anti-Ukraine and pro-Russia messages, some of which we even hear being uttered on the House floor." Source: Axios

🚨🇺🇸 FATHER DEMANDS U.S. RETHINK ISRAEL POLICY AFTER WCK SON KILLED John Flickinger, mourning the loss of his son, Jacob, a World Central Kitchen worker who was killed in Gaza with six others while delivering aid, urged Sec. Blinken in a call to press Israel to change their conduct. "If the United States threatened to suspend aid to Israel, maybe my son would be alive today. I'm hopeful that this is the last straw, that the United States will suspend aid and will take meaningful action to leverage change in the way Israel is conducting this war.” Source: AP

🚨BRUSH YOUR TEETH! OR YOU COULD GET COLON CANCER… New study has found a link between mouth bacteria, specifically Fusobacterium nucleatum, and an increased risk of colon cancer. Regular brushing and dental care significantly reduce this risk, emphasizing oral hygiene's role in overall health protection. Source: nechronicle

🚨🇮🇱ISRAEL: WE CAN HANDLE IRAN Halevi: "The IDF can handle Iran. We can act forcefully against Iran in places near and far. We are cooperating with the United States and with strategic partners in the region." Gallant: "The defense establishment has completed preparations for responses in the event of any scenario that may develop vis-à-vis Iran." Iran has threatened retaliation after an Israeli strike in Damascus killed 7 Iranian Revolutionary Guards members. Source: RNZ

🚨 BIDEN ADMIN'S "FAKE" CLIMATE CRISIS COSTS? BILLIONS AT STAKE Watchdog blasts Biden's team for "hyping" disaster costs: Hurricane Idalia's damage skyrockets from $310M to $3.6B in reports. According to Protect the Public’s Trust’s report, this is part of a pattern of inflating figures to push a climate agenda costing taxpayers billions — specifically citing "data "to back $6 billion in new climate initiatives. Source: Washington Times

ROGAN AND SCHULZ DISCUSS DRONE STRIKES Schulz: "When is there the conversation where all the countries unanimously agree on what are war crimes and what are not? You can kill someone with a bullet, that's okay. As long as they are not an innocent civilian." Rogan: "Do you know how they target some people with bombs? Okay, so let's say you're a terrorist and let's say you're hanging out in this building and the government knows where you are because they have your cell phone metadata. They know your cell phone is in this room. Game over. Everybody dead." Source: The Joe Rogan Experience

🇺🇸🇮🇱U.S TIGHTENS SCREWS ON ISRAEL TO MAKE A DEAL WITH HAMAS Senior Israeli Officials: "The US is exerting tremendous pressure on the mediators to reach a hostage deal. The Americans are expected to present another proposal this evening in Cairo. Head of the Mossad Dedi Barnea and the Israeli delegation at meetings in Cairo tonight." Source: Channel 13

Another hit piece on X and Elon from MSM... t.co/J4S0SNak9h

🚨REPORT: 50% OF AMERICANS CAN’T AFFORD HOUSING Nearly 50% of homeowners and renters are struggling to afford their housing costs. The financial burden has led many to work extra hours, sell personal belongings, or even dip into retirement savings. 34.5% skip vacations, 22% miss meals, 20.7% work extra hours. 17.6% tap into retirement savings, 15.6% delay medical treatments. Source: WTOP, Redfin Photo: Archived

🇺🇸 BALTIMORE PORT SET FOR MAY REOPENING SAYS GOVERNOR In the wake of the disastrous crash of the Dali into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Governor Wes Moore promises Baltimore’s port will be back in business by end of May. Governor Moore: "We are going to work around the clock to hit this timeline" With President Biden pledging upwards of $60 Million in federal support for the rebuild, Maryland gears up for a rapid restoration to ease the impact on commerce. Source: AP News

ROGAN ON ELON: HE MAY SAVED HUMANITY BY TAKING OVER X Schulz: "The idea that he is going to uphold this soapbox for free speech despite having some awful things said, the greater outcome will hopefully be a civil society where ideas can permeate freely." Rogan: "He may have very well saved humanity in some way because by providing this one platform where people can actually speak their mind up to a point. You just have to know that people do think certain ways. Even if you don't like it. The answer to bad speech is not silencing speech. It's better speech." Source: The Joe Rogan Experience

STUDY: YOUR GUT COULD GIVE YOU COLON CANCER? A new study finds a correlation between gut bacteria from unhealthy diets and increased colon cancer in the young. These bacteria thrive on processed foods low in fiber, fruits, and vegetables and pose significant health risks. Experts urge youth to shift towards whole foods to improve microbiome balance and potentially lower disease incidences. Source: Earth Magazine

🇮🇱 ISRAEL: GALLANT SAYS TROOP WITHDRAWAL FROM KHAN YOUNIS IS TO PREPARE FOR RAFAH INVASION Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in light of recent Iranian threats following the April 1 incident, emphasizes Israel's preparedness for all scenarios: “The withdrawal of the forces from Khan Yunis was carried out after Hamas ceased to function as a military organization throughout the Gaza Strip, the forces left are to prepare for the mission in Rafah." This comes as Iran vows retaliation, showcasing missiles capable of reaching Israel and threatening Israeli embassies globally. Source: Yediot News, Reuters

It's Not Everyday You See a Self TKO Source: @HappyPunch t.co/FPKlWfRSg9

🇺🇸 US CENTRAL COMMAND DESTROY A HOUTHI MISSILE SYSTEM On April 6, U.S. Central Command forces in the Red Sea, destroyed a Houthi surface-to-air missile system in Yemen and an unmanned UAV. An inbound anti-ship missile was also later intercepted and destroyed by a Coalition vessel. No injuries or damage to U.S. coalition or commercial ships reported. Source: CENTCOM

🇺🇸MAIL DELAYS SPARK 2024 ELECTION WORRIES Major U.S. Postal Service delays raise alarm for 2024 elections, with mail-in voting at stake. From missing wedding dresses to delayed veteran tests, the ripple effects of these slowdowns touch many. With a 10-year overhaul in motion, will the USPS ensure timely ballot deliveries? Source: NBC News

🇺🇸 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REVEALS THE TOP 10 WORST CHARITIES IN THE U.S. The analysis by the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting is based on the last decade of federal tax filings. It shows a surprising portion of donations are consumed by solicitors. 1.Kids Wish Network: Only 2.5% of the $127.8 million raised goes to direct cash aid. 2.Cancer Fund of America: A mere 0.9% of $98 million aids those in need. 3.Children's Wish Foundation International: 10.8% of $96.8 million serves the intended. 4.American Breast Cancer Foundation: Allocates 5.3% of $80.8 million to direct aid. 5.Firefighters Charitable Foundation: 8.4% of $63.8 million reaches beneficiaries. 6.Breast Cancer Relief Foundation: Directs 2.2% of $63.9 million to aid. 7. International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO: Only 0.5% of $57.2 million goes to direct cash aid. 8.National Veterans Service Fund: 7.8% of $70.2 million actually helps veterans. 9.American Association of State Troopers: Puts 8.6% of $45 million towards direct assistance. 10.Children’s Cancer Fund of America: Gives 5.3% of $37.5 million to those in need. Source: Tampa Bay Times & The Center for Investigative Reporting