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Today’s topics

• Coinbase Discontinues Bitcoin Rewards Amex Card

• America’s Richest Woman Wants to Heal Healthcare

• Vogue’s Newest Cover Star Isn’t Even Real

• Alien Spy Rock or Just a Comet?

• AI Turns Snake and Spider Venom Into Superbug Killers

• NYC’s New Skyscraper Comes With a 300-Foot Drop — Just for Fun

  and more…

Coinbase Discontinues Bitcoin Rewards Amex Card

Coming this fall, Coinbase is launching a sleek new credit card — the Coinbase One Card — that lets you earn up to 4% back in bitcoin with every swipe. Think of it as turning your daily spending into a crypto cashback machine. Everyone starts at 2%, but if you stack enough assets on the platform, you could hit 4%. It’s like frequent flyer miles, but for people who prefer Web3 over window seats. The metal card runs on the AmEx network and even features a quote from Bitcoin’s genesis block — because clearly, your wallet needs lore. The catch? It’s exclusive to Coinbase One members, and that’ll cost you $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year.

Samsung Lands $16.5B Boost from Musk

Tesla has awarded Samsung a massive $16.5 billion chip deal to supply hardware for its next-gen AI6 systems — a major win for the struggling Korean tech giant and its underused chip plant in Taylor, Texas. The facility, previously burning cash with no major clients, now has a lifeline, thanks to Elon Musk, who reportedly promised to personally “walk the line” and revive operations. Samsung stock jumped nearly 7% on the news, while Tesla saw a smaller gain. Musk called the deal “just the bare minimum,” sparking speculation about even bigger plans ahead. While analysts say it won’t solve Samsung’s AI chip challenges overnight, the partnership finally puts its idle fab to work — and, as always, keeps Musk in the spotlight.

America’s Richest Woman Wants to Heal Healthcare

Alice Walton — Walmart heiress and the wealthiest woman in the world — is taking a bold swing at fixing America’s broken healthcare system by opening a one-of-a-kind medical school in Arkansas. Dubbed AWSOM (yes, really), the school features glass walls, healing gardens, a reflection pond, and a direct walkway to her art museum. Its first 48 students have just started a “whole health” curriculum that swaps traditional symptom-chasing for mindfulness, prevention, and patient empathy. Walton is personally funding the first five graduating classes, hoping they’ll help turn around Arkansas’ dire health rankings — from high maternal mortality to poor overall outcomes. The school blends medicine with art, AI, and emotional intelligence, aiming to create doctors who treat the whole person. It’s part clinic, part spa, part experiment — and if it works, Walton plans to replicate it nationwide.

Vogue’s Newest Cover Star Isn’t Even Real

Vogue’s August issue includes a Guess ad starring Seraphinne Vallora — a flawless blonde sipping coffee and wearing florals. The catch? She’s not real. Seraphinne is an AI-generated model created by a startup aiming to replace human talent with digital stand-ins. The company boasts about slashing costs and avoiding the “inconveniences” of working with real people — no flights, no food, no opinions — just a few clicks for a six-figure result. While Vogue clarified it wasn’t their editorial choice, the fashion world isn’t thrilled. Real models have slammed the ad as lazy, disheartening, and a blow to hard-won diversity. Years of representation progress, undone by a pixel-perfect figure without even pores. Love it or hate it, AI is officially on the runway — and it’s not leaving anytime soon.

AppleCare One: Bulk Protection, Premium Price

Apple just launched AppleCare One, a new plan promising to “simplify” device coverage by bundling protection for your iPhone, Watch, and iPad. On paper, it claims to save users $11 a month — but unless your home is packed with the latest Apple gear, the math doesn’t add up. In fact, for older devices, the bundle can end up costing more than individual plans. It’s classic Apple: sleek branding, fine print, and a premium for convenience. If you own every shiny new product, it might be worth it. But for everyday users, it’s mostly just paying extra to feel like part of the Apple elite.

Alien Spy Rock or Just a Comet?

A newly discovered space object named 3I/ATLAS is stirring up wild speculation after a group of scientists published a provocative paper suggesting it might be an alien probe on a stealth mission through our solar system. Spotted on July 1, the object is racing toward the sun at 130,000 mph and could be as large as 15 miles wide. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb — known for his extraterrestrial theories — points out its unusual trajectory, with close passes near Jupiter, Mars, and Venus, raising suspicions of deliberate movement. He even speculates it could go dark behind the sun in November to evade detection before revealing its true purpose. While the paper hasn't been peer-reviewed and the authors admit it’s likely just a comet, they defended it as a “fun thought experiment.” Most astronomers, however, are rolling their eyes, dismissing the idea as pure science fiction. Still, the mystery remains — whether it’s a frozen rock or a cosmic Trojan horse, it’s moving too fast for any Earth-bound mission to catch.

U.S. Space Force Launches 8th X‑37B Orbital Mission

The U.S. Space Force, in collaboration with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is gearing up to launch the eighth mission of its X‑37B reusable robotic spaceplane. This mission will test cutting-edge technologies, including laser communications via commercial satellite networks and quantum inertial sensors designed to operate in GPS-deprived environments. Read more

AI Turns Snake and Spider Venom Into Superbug Killers

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania used an AI tool called APEX to sift through 40 million venom compounds from snakes, spiders, and scorpions — and within hours, it identified hundreds of potential new antibiotics. The same toxins that dissolve prey in the wild may also be deadly to drug-resistant bacteria. APEX flagged 386 promising peptides, and scientists selected 58 to test in the lab. Remarkably, 53 of them wiped out tough pathogens like E. coli and MRSA without harming human red blood cells. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows AI’s power to turn nature’s deadliest substances into life-saving drugs. In the future, your antibiotics might come courtesy of a cobra.

Tng Trash into Treasure: DIY Coral Reef Frag Plugs from Empty Bottles

In an eco-friendly twist, aquarists can now repurpose empty bottles to create coral reef frag plugs, essential for coral propagation. This simple DIY method helps reduce plastic waste while supporting coral growth, making it a win-win for both marine life and the environment. By turning discarded bottles into something beneficial for reef ecosystems, hobbyists are taking a creative approach to conservation. Read more

Google and Kairos Power Partner on 500 MW Advanced Nuclear Project

Google is teaming up with Kairos Power to develop a cutting-edge 500 MW advanced nuclear project. The partnership focuses on clean, reliable nuclear energy with innovative reactor designs that could significantly reduce carbon emissions. This collaboration marks a major step toward sustainable energy solutions, showcasing the potential of advanced nuclear technology to shape the future of power generation. Read more

Tragedy Strikes College Basketball

Tulane University and the broader college basketball community are mourning the loss of Gregg Glenn III, a 22-year-old standout player who tragically drowned off the coast of Miami. A key contributor to Tulane’s Green Wave, Glenn averaged 10.6 points per game and ranked second in both assists and rebounds last season. His coach and teammates praised him as a dedicated, energetic leader whose impact extended well beyond the court. His death has deeply affected the university community. Read more

NYC’s New Skyscraper Comes With a 300-Foot Drop — Just for Fun

Midtown Manhattan is getting a new addition to the skyline: The Torch, a 1,067-foot-tall skyscraper inspired by the flame of the Statue of Liberty. But it’s not just about the views — it’s about the plunge. Built into the tower’s stem is a 300-foot transparent glass drop ride that lifts visitors sky-high before sending them into a 90-second free fall. Located on Eighth Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets, The Torch will also house an 825-room hotel, outdoor observation deck, pool deck, VIP lounge, and retail space. Designed by ODA and SLCE for Extell Development, the tower’s glowing, pleated-glass crown is meant to light up the skyline like a high-tech beacon. After years of delays, construction is finally picking up — with hopes to hit street level this summer and top out by 2026. It’s part thrill ride, part luxury destination, and all very New York.

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