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Today’s topics

• Google’s AI Might Have Just Crashed the Internet Economy

• Meta’s AI Super Squad Is Taking Shape

• Meet the Astronauts Training for Space’s First Luxury Hotel

• Breakthrough Vaccine Shows Promise Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

• New York City Finally Bans Broker Fees for Renters

  and more…

Google’s AI Might Have Just Crashed the Internet Economy

Google’s latest AI features — like AI Overviews and the new AI Mode — are draining the web of its traffic lifeblood. Why bother clicking links when a chatbot spoon-feeds you a tidy answer right at the top? For publishers, it’s a nightmare. The old “you write, Google sends traffic” model is collapsing. Sites like HuffPost, The Washington Post, and Business Insider are seeing their traffic plummet — some by as much as 50% in just three years. Business Insider recently laid off 21% of its staff. Journalism jobs are vanishing as fast as tech ethics. The irony? Google’s AI is trained on the very articles it’s now replacing. It’s a classic case of “thanks for the content — now disappear.” Meanwhile, Google’s cruising with a $2 trillion valuation. But if content creators walk away or lock everything behind paywalls, even the best search engine might find itself with nothing left to index. AI still needs something to chew on.

GM Bets $4B on Made-in-America Comeback

General Motors is pouring $4 billion into shifting production from Mexico to U.S. factories — a strategic move to sidestep tariffs and keep sticker prices in check. Wall Street approved: GM shares popped in premarket trading.The plan? By 2027, the Chevy Blazer and Equinox will roll off assembly lines in Tennessee and Kansas instead of south of the border. GM is also doubling down on gas-powered SUVs and trucks at its Michigan plant — the same one once destined for an EV future, until reality (and low sales) hit hard.

YouTube’s Creator Economy Hits $55B and Nearly Half a Million Jobs

YouTube just dropped some big numbers: its creative ecosystem contributed $55 billion to the U.S. economy and supported 490,000 full-time jobs in 2024. That’s up $20 billion — and 100,000 jobs — from just two years ago. Not too shabby for a platform once known for cat clips and conspiracy theories. The tally includes not just creators, but also editors, managers, brand consultants, and anyone orbiting the YouTube economy. Even adjacent platforms like Patreon and Linktree got a nod in this economic victory lap.YouTube remains the only major platform actually cutting creators in on the profits — 55% of ad revenue still goes to them — while TikTok continues handing out pennies. Still, creators are struggling to get taken seriously by traditional institutions. Good luck getting a bank loan when your job title is “vibe curator.”

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Meta’s AI Super Squad Is Taking Shape

Tired of Meta being a middleweight in the AI wars, Mark Zuckerberg is now personally hosting invite-only hangouts in Lake Tahoe and Palo Alto to recruit elite brains for his secretive “superintelligence” squad. Totally normal billionaire behavior.His mission? Outrun OpenAI, Google — maybe even your mom — in the race to artificial general intelligence (AGI): AI that can do your job, manage your calendar, and remind you to floss. The team is hush-hush, naturally, and people are already throwing around big words like “audacious.”While the rest of us are still battling Bluetooth settings, Zuck’s out here trying to build something smarter than all of us. Adorable.

OpenAI Launches O3-Pro: Now with Extra Brainpower

OpenAI just unveiled o3-pro — its most advanced model to date. It’s a pumped-up version of o3, designed to reason rather than just vibe-match your prompts. Think less predictive text, more mathlete on espresso.Starting Tuesday, o3-pro replaces o1-pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. Enterprise and Education users will get access next week. Devs can already dive in via API — assuming they’re cool with $20 per million input tokens and $80 per million output tokens. (Reading and rewriting War and Peace? That’ll run you about $100.) In short: it’s smarter, more expensive, and fully prepared to critique your code and solve your calculus problems. Good luck out there.

Meet the Astronauts Training for Space’s First Luxury Hotel

With NASA planning to retire the ISS by 2030 (RIP, zero-gravity science lab), Houston-based Axiom Space is stepping up — and cashing in. They’re building Axiom Station, the world’s first commercial space station, because space is officially open for business.While construction is underway, Axiom has been sending private astronaut crews to the ISS since 2022 — to train, conduct research, and, yes, snap some seriously out-of-this-world selfies. This Wednesday marks the launch of their fourth mission (AX-4), featuring four astronauts who’ve been in intense training for almost a year. They’ll lift off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a sleek new SpaceX Dragon capsule, powered by a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission: get ready for a future where NASA’s ISS is cosmic history — and Axiom is running the ultimate orbital Airbnb.

ISS Launch Delayed Over Pressure Leak

NASA has postponed Axiom Space’s upcoming AX‑4 mission to the International Space Station due to a pressure leak in Russia’s Zvezda module. Russian engineers have made temporary fixes, but NASA and Roscosmos are taking extra time to monitor cabin pressure and ensure crew safety before greenlighting the flight. Read more

The mission was already facing delays from weather and a minor Falcon 9 propellant leak. Once cleared, tour-leader Peggy Whitson and astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary will finally launch aboard SpaceX Dragon. This milestone crew marks the first visitors from those countries to the ISS. Read more

Breakthrough Vaccine Shows Promise Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

A phase I clinical trial conducted by Anixa Biosciences and the Cleveland Clinic revealed a new breast cancer vaccine that triggered a strong immune response in over 75% of participants. Aimed at the aggressive triple‑negative form, the vaccine targets a protein called alpha‑lactalbumin—found in cancer cells but otherwise only present during pregnancy—minimizing the risk of healthy tissue being harmed. The only reported side effect: mild injection‑site irritation. Phase II trials are scheduled to begin in 2026, potentially marking a major advance toward turning breast cancer into a preventable disease—much like polio. This research is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, though future progress hinges on continued federal support. Read more

EPA Moves to Roll Back Power Plant Pollution Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, has proposed repealing the Biden-era emissions limits on coal and gas-fired power plants — including greenhouse gases, mercury, arsenic, and benzene. Officials say this will save over $1 billion a year and lower electricity costs, but critics warn it could lead to thousands of premature deaths, increased illness, and greater contributions to climate change. Read more

Trump Administration Blocks California’s Gas Car Ban

On June 12 2025, President Trump signed resolutions nullifying California’s rule banning new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035, along with associated truck emissions standards. The decision overturned waivers previously granted by the EPA and was immediately met with lawsuits from California and ten other states. Supporters cite consumer choice and economic impact, while critics warn it undermines climate progress and public health. Read more

Pulisic Fires Back at Doubters Over Gold Cup Decision

Star winger Christian Pulisic has dismissed criticism over skipping the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, calling comments from former USMNT legends "way out of line" . After logging 50 appearances for AC Milan this season, Pulisic prioritized rest and preparation for the 2026 World Cup instead of joining the summer tournament. His stance highlights the growing tension between elite players balancing club demands and national team expectations. Read more

New York City Finally Bans Broker Fees for Renters

Starting Wednesday, New York City renters can finally stop bleeding money on broker fees — unless they actually hired the broker. Revolutionary, right?Thanks to the newly enacted FARE Act, the rule is simple: whoever hires the broker pays the bill. So if a landlord brings in an agent to rent out their overpriced closet with a view, they’re the ones paying — not the stressed-out renter who just wants four walls and a window.

No more shelling out $4,000 just to hear, “It gets great light.” Brokers who ignore the law will face fines: $750 for a first offense, with steeper penalties after that.

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