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It's the weekend, friends! Scientists finally solved the centuries-long mystery of where a starfish's head is.

In today's big story, I'm exploring something equally mysterious to me: How people who have achieved financial freedom got there, and what their lifestyles

• Israel faces long odds of ending Hamas, and even if it succeeds it's faced with a difficult dilemma: What comes next?
• The US invaded Iraq and Afghanistan but ran into trouble when it tried to rebuild their governments.
• "The Israelis have a similar problem here," a military expert with RAND

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• Costco sells some American brands and products that aren't commonly available in the UK.
• These include American classics like Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Cheetos.
• But you could also buy huge packs of British favorites, like baked beans and tea bags.

I recently went to Costco for the first time, and was shocked to

• Ex-Apple managers just released a $699 AI-powered wearable Pin device.
• A lot of its functions are controlled by voice command, which can be awkward in public.
• Although very cool, it's hard to imagine ditching your phone for this.

Imagine picking up a dragonfruit in the produce aisle of a busy Trader Joe's. You tap a device clipped to your jacket

• Eli Lilly just debuted its powerful new weight-loss drug, Zepbound.
• Zepbound is about 20% cheaper than competing drug Wegovy, which may help some Americans save money.
• Still, at over $1,000 a month, the drug is unaffordable for many.

Eli Lilly, the most valuable pharma company in the world

• A 13th-century masterpiece was valued at over $25 million after being destined for the trash.
• The painting by Florentine master Cimabue was discovered hanging in a kitchen in provincial France.
• The artwork has been declared a national treasure of France.

A 13th-century masterpiece has

• Dr. Gergely Tóth wanted to pursue a career in medicine and work on cruises.
• During his shifts, which can last 24 hours, he has to be prepared for any crisis.
• Tóth said he loves the job because he can travel the world with his family while earning a living.

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Frank Borman didn't give a damn about the moon.

The legendary NASA astronaut, a vital member of the agency's Apollo program, said in his later years that he wasn’t in it for the grandeur of space exploration. He had another singular, though ambitious, desire, proving himself to be a unique national gem. 

"I wanted to participate in this American adventure of beating the Soviets. But that's the only

• Archaeologists found a skeleton buried with a prosthetic hand in Germany.
• The man is believed to have died between 1450 and 1620.
• The discovery reveals advanced medical capabilities up to 600 years ago.

Archaeologists in Germany unearthed a skeleton with a metal prosthetic hand that

• An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot is accused of trying to turn off a plane's engines mid-flight.
• He said that he did it because he was trying to "wake up" from a bad psychedelic mushroom trip.
• The pilot suffered from mental health issues but said he didn't seek help as he feared losing his job. 

An off-duty

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