Day of 2024-12-20

The morning greeted me with biting cold as the weather shifted overnight, but it didn’t deter me from heading out for my usual run. The brisk air was invigorating. Running in colder conditions demands a bit more resilience, but it’s also deeply rewarding, leaving me refreshed and ready for the day.

Elon Musk’s recent endorsement of the far-right AfD party sent shockwaves through social and political circles.

The AfD remains under surveillance by Germany’s intelligence agency due to its extremist tendencies. Musk’s alignment with such a party has drawn heavy criticism, raising questions about his motivations and understanding of European politics. Many see this move as deeply irresponsible, given the influence Musk wields on social platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
The endorsement further fuels debates about the role of influential figures in legitimizing fringe political movements and the potential consequences of such actions.

Tragedy struck Magdeburg last night when a car was deliberately driven through a crowded Christmas market, leaving five dead and many others injured. The perpetrator, a Saudi-national doctor who had been living in Germany since 2006, is suspected of radicalization through far-right online networks. Authorities are investigating the attacker’s motives and online connections, with initial findings pointing to far-right propaganda as a potential influence. The senseless loss of life and disruption of a cherished holiday tradition have left many in mourning and searching for answers.

On the trading front, LTC remained stable above 400 SAT, providing a reliable point for gains amidst a volatile market.

The consistent performance has been a welcome reprieve, especially with broader market uncertainties still looming. I decided to diversify further by picking up some Ethereum (ETH), betting on its long-term growth potential. ETH has shown promise as a robust asset.

Balancing these trades with calculated optimism, I’m positioning for future opportunities while staying mindful of market trends and risks.

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🩺Today's Medical/Health TitBit🩺

Dark Chocolate and Type 2 DM

People who consume dark chocolate, not milk chocolate, at least 5 servings per week are at a 21% lower risk of developing type 2 DM! A study by Harvard researchers recently published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) revealed this. The study result is the summation of three studies: the Nurses’ Health Studies I and II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

The study period was 34 years, and there were a total of 192,000 US adults in those three studies. Of them, 112,000 participants consumed dark chocolate over time! At the end of the study, 19,000 participants developed type 2 DM. Out of 19,000 diabetics, only 5000 were from the dark chocolate-eating group!

Dark chocolate has many other health benefits, besides the protection against type 2 DM. However, to get the maximum health benefit, it must have at least 70% cocoa solids! The high levels of flavanols in dark chocolate do the magic!

For more about the study and dark chocolate, click here


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That sounds like an incredible way to start the day.
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