Tip News Daily Brief

Your Daily Brief

May 10th, 2023

Good morning, and happy Wednesday! It’s time for another optical puzzle, and this week, you’ll be going all the way to the American West to test your eyes and sharpness. Without further ado–try to find the one apple hiding among the cacti. As always, reply to this email and let us know how long it takes you to spot it!

In Today’s Brief

Tijuana: Migrants amassing at the border
Baby Boomers: Facing a savings problem
Tucker Carlson: New show on Twitter
LinkedIn: Implementing worldwide layoffs

...and more

First time reading? Sign up here

Top Tips

Kenyan starvation cult

Autopsies on corpses found in mass graves linked to a religious cult in Kenya have revealed missing organs and raised suspicions of forced organ harvesting, according to investigators.

A total of 133 bodies have been dug up so far in what has come to be known as the “Shakahola forest massacre” since the graves were discovered last month in the coastal town of Malindi. Paul Mackenzie, leader of the Good News International Church, is believed to have ordered his followers to starve their children and themselves to death. He allegedly promised they would go to heaven before the end of the world, which he predicted would occur on April 15th. Mackenzie was detained last month.

While starvation appears to be the main cause of death, some of the victims appear to have been strangled, beaten, or suffocated, according to Kenya’s chief government pathologist. Investigators said they expect to find more bodies in the coming days.

Russian spy tool dismantled

The U.S. and international authorities disabled a system of advanced malware that Russian intelligence services allegedly used to steal secrets from the U.S. and NATO countries for over 20 years, per the DOJ.

According to a statement from the Justice Department, the operation was conducted under the codename “Medusa.” The operation dismantled a global network of malware-infected computers dubbed “Snake,” which used advanced evasion techniques to steal documents from hundreds of computer systems in at least 50 countries. Attorney General Merrick Garland was quoted as saying that the Russian government used Snake for “nearly two decades to conduct cyber-espionage, including against our NATO allies.”

U.S. cybersecurity officials called Snake “the most sophisticated malware” deployed by the FSB–Russia’s modern-day equivalent of the KGB–when it comes to espionage. U.S. authorities reportedly used their own digital tool, dubbed “Perseus,” to cause Snake to disable itself from victim computers, effectively turning the malware against itself.

Dolly Parton rocks out

Dolly Parton is set to release a rock album featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo, and Miley Cyrus.

Parton will release Rockstar on November 17th. “Word of Fire,” the lead single, is scheduled for release on May 11th. The album’s 30-song tracklist will reportedly include 9 original songs and 21 rock covers, including Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Queen’s “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” in collaboration with Sting, and a rendition of “Heart of Glass” featuring Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry. The two surviving members of the Beatles also reunited for a new recording of “Let It Be” alongside Parton, Peter Frampton, and Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood.

Upon her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Parton announced her intention to record a rock album, saying, “If I’m going to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m going to have to earn it.”

In partnership with Purality Health

Eat Liquid Gold

Inside this delicious “liquid gold” treat is a healing root compound with anti-inflammatory effects so strong that it rivals some of the best man-made remedies out there…

It’s called “curcumin”...

It’s extracted from turmeric root and studies show it works in the same way that other anti-inflammatory drugs do, but without the side effects.

It reduces inflammation within your body.

It blocks pain receptors and reduces the sensitivity of your nerve endings.

And it floods your body with antioxidants, which protect your joints and muscles from oxidative damage that can lead to inflammation and pain.

Several studies prove the effectiveness, but only ‘liposomal technology’ helps curcumin absorb 800% more efficiently than standard supplements.

Get rid of achy knees, painful joints, and discomfort FOR GOOD (and naturally) with this Buy One Get One offer of Curcumin Gold.

Please support our sponsors!

Quick Tips

Around the Globe

Lines of migrants are reported to be amassing at the border in the Mexican city of Tijuana near San Diego ahead of the end of Title 42, which expires tomorrow at midnight (More)
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested outside the High Court in the country’s capital, Islamabad; Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he claims are politically motivated (More)
Israel launched air strikes on Gaza before dawn yesterday that left 15 people dead, including 3 senior militants and at least 10 civilians, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry (More)

On the Homefront

More than two-fifths of baby boomers have no savings as they near retirement, according to Census data from 2020 (More)
A jury ordered former President Trump to pay damages to E. Jean Carroll in a sexual assault and defamation civil lawsuit; the verdict marks the first known instance that the former president has been held liable for sexual assault and defamation (More)
NY Representative George Santos faces criminal charges from federal prosecutors in New York and is expected to appear in court as soon as today; Santos has previously admitted to fabricating parts of his resume and background (More)

Glitz & Games

In partnership with Bright Cellars

Pop-punk band Sum 41 announced they will disband after 27 years of recording and performing; the band will reportedly complete their current tour, release their final album Heaven :x: Hell, and embark on a final worldwide tour before breaking up (More)
The May 6th game between the Lakers & Warriors was the most-watched NBA Conference Semifinals game in 12 years across all networks, reaching as many as 9.7M total viewers, according to Nielsen (More)
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson plans to launch a new version of show on Twitter, he announced yesterday (More)

From our partners: The Wine Club for Real People – Bright Cellars believes that anyone can be a wine person. Learn what you like with our simple and fun wine taste quiz, and experience the joy of wine delivered to your door. No commitment. No fine print. Just wine your way. Get $100 off your subscription.

Business & Markets

Major indexes in the stock market closed lower yesterday, with the Nasdaq leading losses (Dow -0.17%, Nasdaq -0.63%, S&P 500 -0.46%)
Irish airline Ryanair ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets with an option to order another 150; Ryanair said the order would allow it to almost double its traffic to 300M passengers per year by March 2034 (More)
LinkedIn is laying off 716 workers worldwide and sunsetting its local Chinese app, InCareer; the layoffs will impact around 3.5% of the company’s approximately 19K employees worldwide (More)

Tips & Tricks

Feel Good: Meet Christian Bowers, a 24-year-old with Down Syndrome who enjoys activities like bowling and gaming but struggled to maintain friendships after he finished school - after his mom posted to social media asking if anyone would be willing to spend time with him, Christian now has a slew of friends who visit him weekly, bringing him happiness and excitement for the future
Speak Peek: The megalodons are back for seconds in the official trailer for Meg 2: The Trench, the upcoming sequel to 2018’s The Meg that swims into theaters on August 4th
Bump This: Swedish garage rock heroes The Hives make a heavy comeback with their new grungy single “Bogus Operandi” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
Chow Down: If you want to get a complete meal on the table in just 25 minutes, try out this recipe for fish lettuce tacos that are rich in protein, gluten-free, and perfect for adding your favorite herbs
Go Deep: When work is all-consuming, it can exact a heavy toll on us - see what a psychotherapist who has spent the better part of two decades studying work-life balance has to say about burnout and the simple advice he has for workaholics
Hot Goss: During an interview in which he discussed parenting and his most recent film, About My Father, 79-year-old actor Robert De Niro revealed that he has recently welcomed a seventh baby
Life Hack: When we think of building muscle, we think about lifting weights and hitting the gym, but adequate rest surprisingly plays a bigger role than we might realize - see what a nurse practitioner has to say about the link between sleep and building healthy muscle

Tip-Offs

A deep dive into the history of prehistoric megalodons.

See Queen Charlotte & King George III’s family tree.

…and if you missed it, the official coronation portraits.

Construction crews can’t compete with autonomous robots.

The science behind surfing the world’s biggest waves.

One man’s recounting of being struck by lightning.

Stunning aerial pictures of human-altered landscapes.

…and shots of the first asteroid belts beyond our Solar System.

Looking Back…

On May 10th: Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as president of South Africa (1994); Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, is captured by Union troops near Irwinville, Georgia (1865); Marvel Comics releases the first issue of The Incredible Hulk (1962); U2 frontman and songwriter Bono is born (1960).

In partnership with Purality Health

Get a complimentary bottle

What do the studies say about curcumin’s effectiveness?

Journal of Medicinal Food showed it helped people overcome knee pain in 6 weeks.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that in 12 weeks of treatment, people who took curcumin reported significant reductions in knee pain.
Clinical Journal of Pain found that after eight weeks of curcumin supplementation, patients reported significant improvements.
A review of multiple studies found that curcumin supplementation was associated with significant reductions in knee pain and improvements in knee function.

Tip News readers can claim a complimentary bottle of this liquid gold that soothes pain and inflammation naturally.

Please support our sponsors!