🎰 The house doesn't always win

Plus, 1,000-year-old fossils of 'alien' corpses are displayed in Mexico's Congress, your airline pilot probably can't see straight and President Biden's son is indicted on gun charges.

IN TODAY’S NEWS

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🎰 Hackers are currently targeting two of Las Vegas’ largest casinos (MGM and Caesars) in a $30 million ransom of stolen data. Cue Ocean’s Eleven soundtrack 🎶

🩴 Sandal maker Birkenstock (aka pretentious Crocs) files for IPO.

🔫 Hunter Biden gets indicted on gun charges. If convicted on all counts, he could theoretically face as much as 25 years in prison and fines of up to $750,000.

👮‍♂️ Teen hospitalized after Delaware state trooper accused of 'beating the living hell' out of boy over ding-dong-ditch game. Geez, man – lighten up.

👽 Two alien corpses are being presented to Mexico’s Congress this week by a self-proclaimed UFO scientist. Our take? If the aliens resemble movie depictions, it’s probably not legit 👀 

🦈 The world’s largest population of great white sharks located in South Africa, is relocating. Reminder to avoid swimming in South Africa.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

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355: That's the number of days NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has spent in space. Setting a new U.S. record.

1,230: That’s how many kilos of cocaine was seized from drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea. Estimated to be worth more than $150 million on the street.

1: That’s the ranking Bessemer, Alabama has earned on the list of most dangerous American cities of 2023.

5,000: That’s the number of pilots suspected of falsifying medical records. Over 600 of those are licensed to fly passenger airliners. Well, that’s reassuring 👍️ 

400: that’s how many times Boeing's CEO has used his private jet for commuting to and from the office since the company adopted remote work.

W AND L OF THE DAY

W: Impostor does catwalk in a literal trash bag at New York Fashion Week. No one notices until security intervenes.

L: Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho gifted a Rolex after strong display on Saudi Pro League debut - which he then immediately drops on the floor.

CONTENT FOR THE BOYS

Happy Friday fellas, you’ve survived another workweek. See you Monday.

Cheers, until next time ✌️