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Golden Visas in Dubai, lab-grown salmon hits plates, and Lululemon clashes with Costco over copycat chic.
Today’s topics
Crypto Bros Can Now Stake Their Way Into Dubai’s Golden Circle
MIT Just Invented a Tiny 3D Printer That Builds With Beams of Light
Surprise! Honda Built a Rocket, and It Didn’t Crash
Now Serving: Lab-Grown Salmon with a Side of Science
Orcas Are French Kissing Now — Because of Course They Are
Paris Reopens the Seine for Safe Swimming
and more…

Crypto Bros Can Now Stake Their Way Into Dubai’s Golden Circle

Telegram’s Open Network (TON) just turned crypto dreams into reality — stake $100K in Toncoin for three years and unlock a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. That means sunshine, tax breaks, and serious Web3 vibes. It’s crypto’s first real “residency by investment” deal: lock in your coins, earn around 4% annually, and boom — you’re officially a Dubai resident.Add a $35K processing fee and a seven-week wait, and it’s still far cheaper (and faster) than the old path, which required over $500K in frozen assets. Even better? You keep full control of your funds during the stake, and your entire immediate family gets Golden Visas too. The crypto crowd is hyped — Dubai just became ground zero for Web3 escape plans.
Lululemon Sues Costco for Stealing Its Stretchy Style
Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco in California, accusing the retailer of selling sweatpants, hoodies, jackets, and leggings that look a little too much like Lulu originals. The brand claims the designs are “confusingly similar” — close enough that some shoppers mistake them for the real thing, while others knowingly go for the cheaper dupe. Either way, Lululemon isn’t letting it slide. The athleisure giant argues that it’s a “path-breaking” innovator with trademarked stitching, fits, and unmistakable yoga-luxe vibes — and now, those vibes are allegedly being sold beside bulk snacks and paper towels. The courtroom just got stretchy.
Congrats, You Bought a Money Pit
So, you finally closed on your dream home — congrats! Now for the part they don’t show on Zillow: the hidden costs that quietly bleed your bank account. In 2025, the true cost of homeownership comes with a surprise bill of about $21,400 per year — covering things like taxes, utilities, insurance, internet, and endless maintenance. Live in Hawaii? You’ve unlocked Hard Mode. Hidden costs there average over $34,000 annually — that’s $13K above the national average. Maintenance alone nears $20K, and energy bills hit $7,871 — basically a warm breeze and a financial slap in the face. Blame inflation, blame the housing market, blame HGTV for selling the throw-pillow fantasy. Either way, the American Dream is starting to feel like a subscription service you can’t cancel.
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MIT Just Invented a Tiny 3D Printer That Builds With Beams of Light
MIT researchers, apparently unimpressed by regular science, have built a pocket-sized 3D printer that solidifies resin using pure light — no motors, no moving parts, just straight-up sci-fi energy. The mastermind behind it? PhD candidate Sabrina Corsetti, who turned a millimeter-scale chip into something that feels ripped from Star Trek.
The chip projects customizable holograms into liquid resin, instantly hardening it into complex shapes on command. It’s not so much a printer as it is futuristic wizardry — with a roadmap to real-world manufacturing.
TikTok’s Splitting in Two—Because D.C. Said So
TikTok is quietly cooking up a separate app just for U.S. users — not because it wants to, but because Washington basically gave it an ultimatum. Parent company ByteDance is racing to meet a September 17 deadline to divest TikTok’s U.S. arm or face a nationwide ban. Trump says the deal is “pretty much” done — translation: it’s still very much in the works. The Americanized version of the app is expected to hit app stores by September 5, and users will eventually have to migrate. The original app will stick around until March… unless the rules change. Again.

Surprise! Honda Built a Rocket, and It Didn’t Crash

Honda — yes, the folks behind the Civic — just launched a rocket into space and brought it back, no drama. While SpaceX keeps setting off billion-dollar fireworks, Honda quietly nailed a clean liftoff and landing in Japan. The test flight lasted 57 seconds, reached 890 feet, and touched down just 15 inches from its launch point.
This 2,800-pound “space bean” was built by Honda’s R&D team, because apparently cars, jets, and humanoid robots weren’t keeping them busy enough. It launched from Hokkaido, a region now angling to rebrand itself as a “space town” — because why not? Honda makes rockets now. Sleep well, Elon.
Congress Pumps $10B into NASA to Save Moon Missions
In a major win for U.S. space ambitions, Congress just approved nearly $10 billion in new funding for NASA, rescuing key Moon and Mars programs from budget cuts. The package protects the Artemis missions, funds the Gateway lunar station through 2032, and backs SpaceX’s upcoming ISS de-orbit vehicle. Houston’s Johnson Space Center is getting a $300 million upgrade, and the ISS will stay funded for now. While some deep-space science missions still face cuts, this move secures the future of U.S. human spaceflight — and reaffirms Washington’s commitment to staying competitive in the new space race. Read more

Now Serving: Lab-Grown Salmon with a Side of Science
Salmon just got a futuristic upgrade — no nets, no oceans, no flopping required. The FDA has officially approved Wildtype’s lab-grown salmon, declaring it just as safe as the real deal (but without the mercury, parasites, or eco-guilt). Portland chef Gregory Gourdet is already plating the sushi-grade “saku” cut at his buzzworthy spot Kann, serving it on Thursday nights to diners who like their seafood sustainable and their lighting Instagram-ready. Made from real salmon cells grown in sterile tanks and blended with plant ingredients, this high-tech fillet is making waves as traditional fishing flounders and oceans warm. For now, it’s a luxury menu item — but the long game is clear: biotech-powered sushi for a hotter, hungrier planet.

Orcas Are French Kissing Now — Because of Course They Are
Just when you thought killer whales were done being weird (after that whole boat-sinking phase), they’ve moved on to something... more intimate. Scientists have officially documented two wild orcas engaging in what can only be described as full-on French kissing — yes, with tongues. In a newly published study, researchers detailed the moment as “gentle, face-to-face oral contact,” or as normal people might say: underwater makeout session. Dubbed “tongue-nibbling,” this is the first time such behavior has ever been seen in wild orcas. Nature, apparently, is feeling romantic — and the murder dolphins are leading the way.
EPA Suspends 139 Staff Over “Dissent” Letter Criticizing Environmental Rollbacks
In a dramatic move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed 139 employees on administrative leave after they signed a “Declaration of Dissent” letter accusing the agency's leadership of undermining its mission to protect public health and the environment . The signatories criticized recent cuts to climate science and pollution controls under Administrator Lee Zeldin, sparking internal and external backlash. According to the EPA, this leave is non-disciplinary and temporary, pending an investigation. But critics—backed by employee statements—warn the move signals growing tension and fear within the agency, as staff push back against what they see as a shift away from science-driven regulation. Read more

ESPN Predicts Major Dip for Terry McLaurin in 2025
ESPN forecasts a significant drop in Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin’s stats—potentially seeing his TDs cut from 13 in 2024 to around 7 next season. Meanwhile, Brian Robinson Jr. is positioning himself for a big year and a possible pay raise, even as GM Adam Peters resists an $8.26 million contract. On the coaching side, the Commanders retained offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, offering stability that could benefit emerging talents like Luke McCaffrey. Adding to the chatter, former Commanders legends Champ Bailey, Adrian Peterson, and Bruce Smith were named among top NFL players who never won a Super Bowl. Read more

Paris Reopens the Seine for Safe Swimming

For the first time in a century, Parisians are diving into the Seine without worrying about tetanus or floating scooters. Once infamous for its murky waters and mystery sludge, the river has gotten a major Olympic makeover — and it’s now open for public swimming. Three official swim zones are welcoming over 1,000 people a day through August. Locals are loving it, tourists are baffled, and somewhere, a disgruntled Parisian rat is questioning its life choices. So if you’ve ever dreamed of swimming where Hemingway once brooded, now’s your moment.
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