Today’s topics

• Bitcoin surged 4.7% on Sunday

• Volkswagen's Emergency Assist feature

• Canada shuts down TikTok over security fears

• Spray-on sneakers

  and more…

US stocks ended their best week of the year in style, with the S&P 500 briefly brushing the mythical 6,000 mark. The Dow strutted past 44,000 for the first time before easing to 43,988.99, still up 0.6% on the day. A cocktail of tax cuts and deregulation and the Fed’s rate cut fueled the rally, propelling both indexes to gains over 4.6% for the week. Investors are clearly in a celebratory mood, even if the Nasdaq took a rain check.

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Bitcoin breaks $80,000 for the first time. Bitcoin surged 4.7% on Sunday, reaching an all-time high of $80,092. Investors are more excited than ever about the possibility of a crypto-friendly Congress.

Bitcoin is the world's 9th largest asset now. Bitcoin just kicked Meta out of the 9th spot in global asset rankings with a massive $1.48 trillion market cap. The crypto world is wondering—could it soon surpass silver?

Tesla hit $1 trillion market cap on Friday, fueled by hopes that Elon Musk's support of President-elect Trump will pay off big. Shares surged 8.2% to $321.22, marking Tesla's first trillion-dollar valuation in over two years.

Visa & Coinbase team up for instant crypto purchases. Visa and Coinbase have joined forces to make buying crypto easier than ever. Now, Visa debit cardholders can instantly deposit funds into Coinbase accounts, giving users faster access to digital assets.

Canada boots TikTok's business over security fears. Canada has ordered TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to shut down its Canadian operations by the end of 2024, citing national security concerns over its Chinese ties. TikTok’s offices will close, but Canadians can still use the app.

Spray-On Sneakers Made in Three Minutes

Swiss brand On introduces a wild new sneaker design: spray-on shoes made in just three minutes. A robotic arm spins a foot-shaped mold while a high-tech spray coats it, creating a seamless, sock-like fit. These lightweight, flexible sneakers also reduce material waste.

Volkswagen's new Emergency Assist feature. If a driver stops steering for 20 seconds, the car first sends a reminder. Still no response? The system then applies gentle brake jolts and seatbelt tugs. If the driver remains unresponsive, Emergency Assist takes over—safely pulling the car to the side, flashing hazard lights, and honking to alert others.

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Wooden Satellite Launched into Space

Meet LignoSat—a tiny satellite made partly of honoki wood—which launched to the ISS on November 5. Crafted using traditional Japanese techniques without screws or glue, it will orbit Earth for six months, testing if wood could be the next eco-friendly material for space.

Lake Como's 'pure air' now in a can. ItalyComunica sells 13.5-ounce cans of "100% authentic air" from Lake Como for around $11 (€9.90). Forget memories or photos—now you can crack open a fresh breath of Italy right in your living room. Because nothing says "souvenir" like imported oxygen.

Trump might take fluoride out of tap water. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., eyeing a health role in Trump’s potential administration, says removing fluoride from drinking water is a priority. While the CDC calls fluoridation one of the 20th century's top public health achievements, Kennedy argues it’s an outdated and ineffective method. Here’s a quick dive into fluoride's controversies.

Raygun quits breaking after viral Olympic backlash. Australian breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn is stepping down from competition after her unconventional Olympic routine went viral and drew heavy criticism. The backlash was “upsetting,” pushing the 37-year-old to retire from the breaking scene.

Amtrak's winter flash sale: NYC to D.C. for just $34. Amtrak just launched its Winter Flash Sale with fares from NYC to D.C. for only $34 and up to 40% off on routes to cities like Boston and Chicago. Book by November 14 for travel from December 2 through March 15 on select days. Some blackout dates apply.

The world's only Michelin-starred ice cream shop. Chef Arwin Wan, a dessert genius, blends local Taiwanese ingredients with creative techniques at MINIMAL, the only Michelin-starred ice cream shop.

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