After Sinwar

During a firefight in southern Gaza, Israel killed Hamas' top leader, Yahya Sinwar. He was a key figure in Hamas' military operations and was the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing conflict. His death leaves a massive power vacuum and opens the door to potential negotiations—but nothing is certain.

It has been confirmed that Israeli forces killed Sinwar during a chance encounter. The U.S. and European leaders urged an end to the war, and President Biden described Sinwar's death as "a chance to end this war once and for all." However, Benjamin Netanyahu remains firm, saying the mission will not be over until all hostages are released.

So what happens next? Sinwar's elimination could lead to a new round of talks, even a cease-fire. But with tensions still sky-high, the path to peace remains fragile.

Bonus: Ironically, Sinwar was identified by his dental records; he was once saved by an Israeli dentist.

Millionaire Migration

Low taxes, safer environments, and better opportunities drive the global migration of millionaires. The UAE will become the top destination for the world's wealthiest by 2024, with over 6,700 millionaires expected to relocate there. US, Singapore, and Australia are also attracting significant numbers, while traditional hubs like the UK are declining, losing around 9,500 millionaires this year alone.

Migrating millionaires isn't just a personal choice; it plays a critical role in the economies of the countries they move to. The wealthy bring large amounts of capital, establish businesses, and invest in the local economy. Globally, safety, quality of life, and favorable financial policies are reshaping where the world's wealthiest live.

If you're tracking global wealth migration, watch for these shifts—they affect where people live and how wealth flows across borders.

Voices You Can’t Trust

It’s not just us who love AI—scammers are all over it, too! Thanks to generative AI, what used to be poorly written scam emails have evolved into hyper-realistic messages, even mimicking the voice of a loved one.

And it’s not just emails— innocent "wrong number" messages often lead to devastating consequences on social media or dating apps. Non-English speakers and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.

Investment scams, often called “pig butchering,” have skyrocketed this year. According to the FBI, 38,000 people lost $4.7 billion to these scams between January and October 2024. That’s a huge jump from last year.

It's simple advice from the FBI: pause before reacting if a message or phone call triggers anxiety or fear. Your emotions could be exploited by AI-enhanced fraud.

Smell You Later

Many people suffering from long-term COVID-19 lose their ability to smell for a long time. Scientists have found that T-cells still cause inflammation in the nasal tissue where smell neurons are located after the SARS-CoV-2 virus no longer exists. It may explain why some people cannot smell even months or years after infection.

Even though some regain their sense of smell, they may do so in unexpected ways. Food may taste metallic, or scents like smoke or petrol may seem distorted. Many wonder if their recovery is as complete as they hoped because of these sensory changes.

The good news? For most, the sense of smell eventually returns. Unfortunately, this discovery highlights the complexity and persistence of long COVID.

💡 Core Wisdom

📸 Lens to Life

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🧮 Core Count: 30,000

The temperature of the charge carried by a lightning bolt (°C).

🗓️ Flashback:

1867 - After paying $7.2 million, the US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia.

1922 - British Broadcasting Company (BBC) is founded.

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