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Today’s topics

• Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to Avoid Tariffs

• Canva Hits $3B and Claims the Unicorn Throne

• Drones Deliver Ice Cream and Vaccines in Texas

• Katy Perry Took a Quick Trip to Space

• Stunt Performers Finally Earn Their Oscar

  and more…

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to Avoid Tariffs

Apple just airlifted 1.5 million iPhones — that’s 600 tons of high-stakes sleekness — from India to the U.S. in a last-minute sprint to dodge Trump-era tariffs. With fresh fees looming on phones made in China, India, and Vietnam, Apple scrambled six cargo planes and pleaded with Indian customs for a fast pass. Chennai airport shaved clearance time from 30 hours to just six. That’s not shipping — that’s smuggling with a signature. Meanwhile, Apple’s ramping up Indian production, even pulling Sunday shifts. In 2024, 14% of iPhones came from India. This isn’t just tariff dodging — it’s a full-blown supply chain Olympics.

Prada Snaps Up Versace — Tariffs Be Damned

Prada just shelled out $1.4 billion to snag Versace, pulling off a blockbuster Italian fashion merger right in the middle of global tariff turmoil. Risky? Maybe. But Prada’s been thriving while much of the luxury world hits the brakes — unlike Versace, which has been bleeding cash despite all the gold chains and baroque theatrics. This isn’t a style mashup. Prada’s sleek minimalism and Versace’s loud maximalism are worlds apart — and that’s the genius. No brand confusion, all-new customers, and a bold power play for Italian fashion as French titans like LVMH loom large.

Canva Hits $3B and Claims the Unicorn Throne

The Aussie design disruptor that made Photoshop break a sweat just became the world’s most valuable female-founded startup, raking in $3 billion in revenue last year. Melanie Perkins — who launched Canva without a tech background and got ghosted by over 100 VCs — is now casually flipping the script on coding. Enter: Canva Code, a generative AI tool that builds apps from simple prompts like “make an interactive map.” No comp-sci degree required. With 230 million users and 95% of the Fortune 500 in its corner, Canva’s not just competing with Adobe and Microsoft — it’s building a whole new sandbox, and pulling the industry in with it.

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Drones Deliver Ice Cream and Vaccines in Texas

Zipline, the startup revolutionizing deliveries from meds to popsicles, has launched in Dallas. In partnership with Walmart, they’re now dropping orders in under 30 minutes using their latest drone, the P2 Zip — a flying robot with the precision of a dinner plate. The service began in Mesquite, 15 miles east of Dallas, with plans to expand across the metro area. These drones can carry up to 8 pounds, land right on your doorstep, and remain reliable even in rain or winds up to 45 mph.

Your Skin "Screams" When It’s Hurt

New research reveals that injured skin cells emit tiny electric pulses, like a slow-motion cry for help. Using lasers to damage skin cells, scientists discovered that these signals travel about 40 cells away, alerting nearby cells and jumpstarting the healing process. The signals resemble nerve messages but are much slower, taking one to two seconds instead of milliseconds. Powered by calcium, these pulses pack a surprisingly strong electric charge.

Katy Perry Took a Quick Trip to Space

Blue Origin launched its first all-female crew into space on Monday, headlined by Katy Perry and Gayle King. It’s the first women-only space mission since 1963 — though this one wrapped up in just over 10 minutes. The crew hit the edge of space, floated for a few surreal moments, then dropped back to Earth before brunch was even over. The New Shepard rocket launched from Jeff Bezos’ West Texas site, marking Blue Origin’s 11th human flight. Tickets? A steep $150,000 just to join the waitlist — unless you’re a celeb, then it’s basically a free ride to the stars.

Olympus Mons: The Biggest Volcano in the Solar System

Olympus Mons on Mars is the undisputed titan of the solar system — the tallest volcano, largest mountain, and a true planetary flex. Standing 13.6 miles high, nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, and spanning 370 miles across (about the size of France, if France were on fire), it’s an absolute giant. As a shield volcano with gentle slopes and a colossal caldera, it formed through millions of years of slow eruptions. With no tectonic movement on Mars, Olympus Mons has been erupting for ages, solidifying its status as the red planet’s ultimate power move.

Scientists Revive Traits of Extinct Dire Wolves Through Gene Editing

Researchers at Colossal Biosciences have successfully used CRISPR gene editing to reintroduce characteristics of the extinct dire wolf into modern gray wolves. By modifying 14 genes, they replicated traits such as a larger body size, wider head, and pale coat color. This breakthrough, achieved through cloning and embryo implantation, offers insights into de-extinction science and evolutionary biology.​ Read more

Major Tornado Outbreak and Flooding in the Midwest and South

Between April 2 and April 7, 2025, a severe weather system caused a devastating tornado outbreak and historic flash flooding across the Southern and Midwestern United States. The event resulted in 149 confirmed tornadoes, including EF3-strength storms, and over 15 inches of rainfall in some areas. Kentucky experienced record flooding, with the Kentucky River cresting at 48.27 feet, just below the all-time record. The storms led to at least 25 fatalities and numerous injuries, with over 318,000 power outages reported. Emergency declarations were issued for Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and relief efforts are ongoing. ​Read more

La Niña Conditions End, Returning to Neutral in the Pacific

As of April 2025, La Niña conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean have ended, transitioning to neutral conditions. This shift is significant as La Niña and El Niño phases influence global weather patterns, including precipitation and temperature trends in the United States. The return to neutral conditions may lead to changes in weather patterns across the country, affecting everything from droughts to storm activity. Meteorologists will continue to monitor these developments to provide updated forecasts. ​​Read more

Florida Gators Win 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

The Florida Gators secured the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship with a 65–63 victory over the Houston Cougars on April 7, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Walter Clayton Jr. was named the Most Outstanding Player after leading the Gators with 18 points in the final. This marks Florida's third national title and their first since 2007. ​Read more

Stunt Performers Finally Earn Their Oscar

It took a century, but the Academy is finally recognizing stunt design with its own Oscar. Starting in 2028 — at the 100th Academy Awards — films will have the chance to win for things like car flips, epic fight scenes, and daredevil falls from skyscrapers. Stunt crews have been risking life and limb for decades without any recognition, but now they’ll get their moment with a shiny gold statue. About time!

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