Good morning!
Something unusual is brewing for millions of Americans this winter. NOAA's new outlook points to a potentially historic weather phenomenon that could reshape the season, leaving some regions facing a far more turbulent winter than others.
Meanwhile, everyone's talking about Tesla's flying car, but Elon Musk's staggering $100 trillion prediction is flying under the radar. And scientists have combined AI with tiny lab-grown human brains to “read,” with astonishing results.
We're kicking off Friday with a fascinating lineup of stories that'll keep you thinking all weekend.
– Josh
🌎 ECONOMY & WORLD
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Ilhan Omar's Husband Snaps After Being Confronted Over Explosive Rumors Congresswoman Fled the U.S. (➜)
A power grid emergency has been declared across 13 U.S. states in an urgent bid to prevent blackouts. (➜)
Secret documents have revealed the donors quietly bankrolling Trump's $330 million White House ballroom project. (➜)
A top U.S. Army general issued a chilling warning that America's next war could strike the homeland before American troops even reach the battlefield. (➜)
A little-known legal precedent has emerged in the case against Ilhan Omar that could have serious implications for her U.S. citizenship. (➜)
The bond market is flashing a warning not seen in decades, and history offers a concerning clue about what could come next. (➜)
The radical plan that could torch your portfolio. (➜)
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's closely watched IMF appearance offered revealing clues about his outlook for the U.S. economy. (➜)
Kimberly Guilfoyle suffered a fresh diplomatic humiliation at the hands of a powerful foreign leader. (➜)
A surprising television personality is reportedly gunning to replace Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece. (➜)
China may be secretly hiding billions in U.S. debt, raising startling questions about Beijing's true financial ties to America. (➜)
America's housing market has reached a startling new milestone. (➜)
Americans are finally getting some relief at the grocery store as new government figures reveal falling prices for several popular foods. (➜)
American manufacturing is roaring back as factory activity surges to its strongest level in years. (➜)
Meet The Defector: A Russian officer turned against his country and helped Ukraine kill hundreds. (➜)
Even liberal pundits were left stunned by Sean Hannity's grilling of Katie Zacharia on Fox News: “She's cooked.” (➜)
YOLO Chuck: Inside Schumer's final fight. (➜)
Elon Musk has gone all-in on Ken Paxton—and the price tag is stunning. (➜)
Greta Thunberg has jumped onto the latest grift: “Our future is being robbed from us.” (➜)
Lutnick has thrown the future of U.S.-Mexico trade talks into fresh uncertainty. (➜)
DOGE achieved more than you think. (➜)
Marco Rubio has the perfect answer for globalist think tank elites who just don't get America First. (➜)
🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Elon Musk's Three-Word Reaction After Unveiling Flying Tesla Roadster That Hits 60 MPH in Under a Second (➜)
Everyone's talking about Tesla's flying car, but they're missing Elon Musk's $100 trillion prediction. (➜)
A Fox News contributor claims Kimberly Guilfoyle shared photos of her lovers’ penises and their credit cards. (➜)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's business empire is facing fresh turmoil. (➜)
Billy Joel has shared a heartbreaking new health update as he continues battling a rare brain disorder. (➜)
The biggest bombshells from Elizabeth Holmes’ shocking new documentary. (➜)
Pat McAfee has broken his silence on rumors he could replace Troy Aikman at ESPN. (➜)
FDA inspectors have made a disgusting discovery at two factories producing ingredients for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. (➜)
Hollywood insiders are buzzing over David Zaslav's next move after his billion-dollar Warner Bros. payday, with whispers of an unlikely second act. (➜)
This tech mogul has sparked wild speculation after a record-breaking Miami real estate deal involving a mysterious multimillion-dollar mansion purchase. (➜)
A major fast-food chain is ending a nearly 40-year partnership in a sudden shake-up affecting thousands of restaurants across America. (➜)
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of more than 100,000 bottles of a popular over-the-counter painkiller. (➜)
McDonald's brought back a fan-favorite meal—and it's one of its best deals. (➜)
📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Billionaires Are Quietly Dumping These 6 AI Stocks. What Do They Know? (➜)
Berkshire Hathaway just bet another $330 million on 1 stock—and it soared 41%. (➜)
The 10 best blue-chip stocks that look cheap today to buy for the long term, according to Morningstar. (➜)
2 glorious growth stocks to buy hand over fist if the stock market crashes. (➜)
This dividend king stock just offered a superb buy-the-dip opportunity. (➜)
💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Social Security's New Cost-of-Living Raise Comes With a Nasty Surprise for Millions of Retirees (➜)
Amazon shoppers are being warned about a sneaky pricing trick that could quietly cost them far more than they realize. (➜)
A popular warehouse club has unveiled a massive Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings that feeds 16 people for just $10 a head. (➜)
A little-known online outlet is hiding incredible kitchen deals from top brands, with some items starting at just 42 cents. (➜)
A Korean beauty expert swears by this viral cream for smoother wrinkles, firmer skin, and a youthful glow — and it’s surprisingly affordable. (➜)
🧠 AI
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Scientists Use AI to Help Tiny Human Brains Grown in a Lab “Read”—With Astonishing Results (➜)
Anthropic's blockbuster IPO is facing an unexpected setback. (➜)
The inside story of how Apple and Meta buried years of bitter rivalry to join forces on AI. (➜)
Scientists at the world's largest particle collider are building an AI system that could unlock the universe's deepest secrets. (➜)
A remarkable new study reveals the enormous economic benefits a single AI data center could bring to a community, including hundreds of jobs. (➜)
🚀 SPACE, DEFENSE & ROBOTS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Israeli Engineers Unveiled an Ingenious New Weapon That Can Capture Enemy Drones Without Firing a Single Explosive (➜)
The U.S. Navy has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in autonomous drone technology that could transform the future of naval warfare. (➜)
Ukraine has unveiled a flying ambulance drone capable of rescuing wounded soldiers from dangerous battlefields. (➜)
NASA is preparing an audacious mission to bring pieces of a mysterious Martian moon back to Earth for the first time in history. (➜)
Humanoid robots are trading punches and kicks in a spectacular real-life fight club straight out of a sci-fi movie. (➜)
SpaceX has launched a mysterious classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. (➜)
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