Crypto holdings now count toward your mortgage eligibility

Today’s topics

• Crypto Now Qualifies You for a Mortgage

• Grammarly Just Moved Into Your Inbox

• Apple Wants Siri to Stop Being Dumb — So It’s Calling in Reinforcements

• NASA Just Hit Play on Streaming Style

• AI-Designed Paint Could Slash Building Heat by up to 20 °C

• North Korea Builds Luxury Beach Getaway… Just for North Koreans

  and more…

Crypto Now Qualifies You for a Mortgage

The Trump administration just gave Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to treat crypto as a legit asset in mortgage applications. That’s right — your Bitcoin might now help you snag that beige suburban dream home. For the first time, borrowers won’t need to convert their digital coins into dollars to qualify. It’s a major shift from the housing world’s usual “crypto is too volatile and sketchy” stance. The change, approved by FHFA Director William J. Pulte, lines up with Trump’s latest crypto crusade: rebranding America as the ultimate playground for blockchain believers.

Grammarly Just Moved Into Your Inbox

Grammarly’s not stopping at your typos — now it wants your whole inbox. The company just acquired email startup Superhuman, the once-hyped, invite-only app with a waitlist longer than a Swiftie merch line. No price tag was revealed, but Superhuman was last valued at $825 million and brought in $35 million last year — all for helping people send snappier “Just circling back” emails. Backed by a fresh $1 billion in VC money, Grammarly seems set on becoming your all-in-one AI productivity overlord.This deal follows its recent Coda acquisition — another shiny “future of work” tool.Superhuman’s CEO and team are coming along for the ride, and the plan is clear: infuse Grammarly’s AI agents into the email app and create something so smart, it might reply to your boss before you even open the message.

Bezos’ $1.1B Wedding Turned Venice Into a Luxury Theme Park

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez didn’t just get married — they temporarily rebranded Venice. The star-studded, ego-fueled celebration injected a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion into the city’s economy, turning the floating city into a playground for billionaires and bold headlines.With 200 high-powered guests, five luxury hotels fully booked, and 30 water taxis on standby (Fast & Furious: Gondola Drift, anyone?), the event became a media spectacle. Most of that billion came from the surrounding hype — not the actual bill — meaning Bezos basically cashed in on the attention.Each guest supposedly generated $5.6 million in “economic value.” For perspective, a typical tourist spends just $125. Bezos’ guest list had the GDP of a small island nation. Locals? Slightly annoyed. Venice? Richer, louder, and probably still recovering from the hangover.

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Apple Wants Siri to Stop Being Dumb — So It’s Calling in Reinforcements

Apple’s finally admitting what we’ve all known: Siri needs serious help. Reports say the tech giant is tapping OpenAI and Anthropic to do what it hasn’t been able to — actually make Siri smart.Instead of depending on its sluggish in-house tech, Apple is outsourcing the brainpower to top AI players to create a revamped assistant, internally dubbed “LLM Siri.” Originally slated for a 2025 launch, the smarter Siri is now delayed to 2026 or later. Why the holdup? Turns out, building a digital brain is harder than expected — especially when math gets in the way.

AI Is the New Grandkid on Call

The robots aren’t replacing your job — they’re checking in on your grandma. A new generation of AI companions is quietly transforming elder care, offering support with loneliness, safety, and everyday needs while giving exhausted caregivers some relief.

With the world’s aging population booming — an estimated 2.1 billion people over 60 by 2050 — the elder care system is stretched thin. Seniors are often left alone, juggling health issues and isolation. Now, AI is stepping in to bridge the gap.

NASA Just Hit Play on Streaming Style

This summer, NASA’s launching more than just rockets — it’s launching straight into your streaming lineup. That’s right, the space agency is stepping into its influencer era, bringing rocket launches, spacewalks, and epic Earth views to Netflix. The goal? Reach a global audience and make space cool again. NASA+ was already a thing, but it didn’t exactly take off — so now they’re hopping aboard Netflix’s 700-million-user mothership to boost the signal.

Private Moon Lander IM‑2 Tumbles to a Standstill

Intuitive Machines’ IM‑2 lander, launched in February under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, touched down on March 6—but not quite as planned. After deploying on a Falcon 9, the lander tipped over during touchdown due to an altimeter failure. It slid across the lunar surface and came to rest on its side, coating its solar panels in dust and complicating its mission to deploy rovers and conduct experiments 

While not a textbook landing, this marks a milestone. Even sideways, IM‑2 represents the growing role of commercial companies in lunar exploration—and the challenges they face in pioneering moon missions. Agencies and engineers are now analyzing the mishap to enhance future landings. Read more

AI-Designed Paint Could Slash Building Heat by up to 20 °C

Researchers from the U.S. (alongside collaborators in China, Singapore, and Sweden) have engineered a new coating using machine learning that dramatically cuts surface temperatures—by 5–20 °C compared to standard paints under midday sun.

By reflecting sunlight more efficiently and releasing heat, this smart paint could significantly combat urban heat islands and reduce air-conditioning use. A four-story building in a hot climate could save around 15,800 kWh annually—enough to power hundreds of homes. The AI-designed formula also speeds up materials discovery, turning months of trial-and-error into days. Read more

Montgomery County Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

As of July 1, Montgomery County, Maryland, fully prohibits gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution. Violators face fines up to $500 for a first offense and $750 for repeat violations. The county also launched a rebate program to help landscapers transition to electric alternatives. While the ban exempts public schools and parks, enforcement will begin with an education-first approach. Some are already debating exemptions for professional landscapers due to concerns over power and cost. Read more

Federal Climate Assessments Disappear from Government Sites

Multiple official U.S. government websites have removed national climate assessments—legally required, peer-reviewed reports that guide state and local policy. The White House said the reports have been moved to NASA, but no clear access route is available, and NASA has not confirmed this. Critics warn this limits public access to vital climate data, seriously undermining preparedness and adaptation efforts. Read more

Diego Luna’s Heroics Send USMNT to Gold Cup Final

The U.S. Men’s National Team advanced to the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a thrilling 2–1 victory over Guatemala in St. Louis. Diego Luna, just 20, struck early with two first-half goals (4', 15'), while goalkeeper Matt Freese made clutch saves to preserve the lead. Guatemala pulled one back late but couldn't find the equalizer. The U.S. will face either Mexico or Honduras in the final in Houston this Sunday, aiming for their eighth Gold Cup title. Read more

North Korea Builds Luxury Beach Getaway… Just for North Koreans

North Korea just showed off its latest project: a sprawling beach resort packed with waterslides, swimming areas, and that signature state-approved cheerfulness. The Wonsan-Kalma complex can host up to 20,000 people — but don’t expect any foreign tourists. The country’s borders remain largely closed, making this a locals-only getaway.Kim Jong Un is banking on this seaside attraction to help revive North Korea’s struggling economy. But with tourism frozen and few outsiders eager to sunbathe under watchful eyes, the resort feels more like a propaganda backdrop than a real moneymaker.

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