The Pentagon confirms UFOs weren’t real after all

Today’s topics

• The founder of 23andMe just took back control of her struggling business.

• Mind-Reading AI Restores Speech and Song to Paralyzed Man

• We Finally Got a Peek at the Sun’s Backside

• The Pentagon Played the Long Game with UFO Hype

• Four Guys Armed with Curry Powder Try to Rob a Crime Boss — It Goes Just as Badly as You’d Expect

  and more…

The founder of 23andMe just took back control of her struggling business.

Remember 23andMe? The company that once told you you’re 3% Viking? It went bankrupt. Now, Anne Wojcicki — the ousted founder — just bought it back. Her $305 million bid (with backing from a mystery Fortune 500 partner) outpaced pharma giant Regeneron’s $256 million offer. The kicker? When Anne tried to take the company private years ago, the board refused and quit in protest. Fast forward to today: after some corporate chaos and a bankruptcy filing, she’s officially back in charge — checkbook in hand.

Walmart and Amazon Want to Print Their Own Money

Because dominating retail apparently isn’t enough, Walmart and Amazon are eyeing their own digital currencies — specifically, stablecoins (aka crypto that doesn’t panic every time Elon Musk hits "send"). These coins would be pegged to the U.S. dollar and could help them ditch banks, slash payment fees, and keep shoppers spending — all outside the traditional financial system. They’re not alone: Expedia and a few U.S. airlines are also dabbling. One potential buzzkill? A proposed regulation called the GENIUS Act, which could throw a wrench in their crypto plans. Lawmakers are skeptical, but let’s be honest — when have billion-dollar empires ever let that get in the way?

Influencers Just Outsold CNN

For the first time ever, creators — yes, the ones filming in their bedrooms — are set to earn more ad dollars than traditional media. Think YouTube, TikTok, Instagram: they’ve officially surpassed cable news networks, movie studios, and legacy broadcasters in the ad game. According to WPP Media, creator ad revenue is expected to jump 20% this year alone, fueled by sponsorships, brand deals, and the world’s never-ending love for watching strangers talk to their phones. By 2030, that number could skyrocket to $376 billion. This isn’t just a trend — it’s a full-blown takeover. Influencers with iPhones are now out-earning newsroom giants. And brands? They’ve already moved on.

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Mind-Reading AI Restores Speech and Song to Paralyzed Man

A groundbreaking brain-computer interface has done the extraordinary: enabling a paralyzed man to speak—and even sing—in real time using only his brain signals. Electrodes decode his thoughts, then a synthetic voice reproduces his words with his unique pitch, tone, and emotions—all within just 25 milliseconds.That’s way faster than a slow dinner party joke. Previous speech neurotech was sluggish, making conversations feel like you’re stuck on a fax machine. This new system, however, flows naturally, keeping pace like a real voice.The technology still needs fine-tuning—the voice can sound a bit off—but the user says it truly feels like his own voice. And that’s a game-changer.

 Meta AI Is Quietly Sharing Your Private Prompts

Meta AI, launched earlier this year, is mixing private conversations with public exposure — and many users aren’t aware. Available on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and its own site, Meta AI features a “Discover” feed: a public gallery showcasing user-submitted prompts and AI replies.Here’s the catch: while Meta insists nothing gets shared without user permission, the sharing process is confusing and easy to miss. As a result, AI chats about sensitive topics like test cheating, NSFW content, and personal issues are appearing alongside usernames and profile pictures.Some posts even link back to Instagram accounts, creating an accidental “hall of shame” filled with everything from math problems to gender identity questions and oddly specific cartoon underwear requests.Meta’s April announcement promised users control over what’s shared, but cybersecurity expert Rachel Tobac calls it a huge user experience fail — warning most people don’t expect their AI chats to pop up publicly, especially tied to their real identities.

We Finally Got a Peek at the Sun’s Backside

Meet Solar Orbiter — the European spacecraft that decided to break the rules. Instead of sticking to the usual orbit, it tilted 17° south and captured the first-ever images of the Sun’s poles. Up until now, all solar photos came from the equator — the same old view Earth gets. Why does this matter? Because the Sun isn’t just a glowing ball — it has moods: magnetic storms, solar flares, and plenty of cosmic drama. By finally getting a peek at its poles, scientists might be one step closer to predicting the Sun’s next meltdown.

SpaceX Boosts Global Connectivity with 26 New Starlink Satellites 🚀

On June 16, 2025, SpaceX launched 26 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This marks the Group 15‑9 deployment for the broadband constellation, with the Falcon 9 rocket—on its third flight—successfully inserting satellites into orbit in just over eight minutes. The reusable first stage made a flawless landing on a droneship in the Pacific, continuing SpaceX’s push to expand global internet access. Read more

The Pentagon Played the Long Game with UFO Hype

Turns out those alien sightings? Totally planted. A new report reveals that the U.S. government didn’t just tolerate UFO rumors — it created them. For decades, the Pentagon used flying saucer buzz as a clever smokescreen for testing secret military tech. Back in the ’80s, an Air Force colonel reportedly dropped off fake UFO photos at a bar near Area 51 — and locals ran with it. Meanwhile, stealth aircraft like the F-117 were being tested right under everyone’s noses. New recruits were even briefed on a fake alien unit called “Yankee Blue” — part prank, part spy-confusion strategy.

Now, the Pentagon admits it: the UFO stories weren’t about aliens. They were Cold War-era psyops — distraction by design, wrapped in tinfoil and sci-fi. Strategic misdirection, not little green men.ations for environmental accountability in the oil and gas industry.  Read more

China Shifted an Entire City Block Without Breaking a Sweat

In Shanghai, hundreds of tiny robotic legs painstakingly moved a 7,500-ton piece of history across the street. An entire complex of old Shikumen buildings wasn’t demolished or destroyed — it was carefully relocated to clear space for an underground project. The massive move crept along at a turtle’s pace, about 10 meters per day. Picture a whole city block taking the world’s slowest, heaviest stroll.

Chevron's Appeal in Louisiana Coastal Damage Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Chevron and other oil and gas companies seeking to move Louisiana coastal damage lawsuits from state to federal court. These lawsuits accuse the companies of violating state environmental laws and contributing to coastal erosion. In April 2024, a Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million in damages. The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for environmental accountability in the oil and gas industry.  Read more

JJ Spaun’s Rain-Soaked Heroics Win U.S. Open at Oakmont

In a dramatic finish on June 15, 2025, J.J. Spaun sealed his first major championship with a stunning 65‑foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole, finishing one-under par at Oakmont Country Club. Despite a sloppy start with five early bogeys, Spaun rallied through adverse weather and heavy rain delays to outpace the field, including top contenders Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler  Read more

Four Guys Armed with Curry Powder Try to Rob a Crime Boss — It Goes Just as Badly as You’d Expect

In a country where guns are scarce and crooks have to get creative, four men in Japan went full kitchen-mode and tried to mug their boss using... curry powder. Yes, curry — not pepper spray, not mace, just straight-up pantry spice.

Their target? A 52-year-old staffing company CEO, who got ambushed in broad daylight and temporarily blinded with what can only be described as biryani ammo. To make things worse (or funnier), one of the attackers actually worked at the company.

Despite the surprise seasoning, the CEO clung to his bag like it held national secrets and screamed loud enough to scare the group off. He was treated at a hospital for eye irritation but suffered no lasting harm — except, maybe, secondhand embarrassment for the would-be thieves.

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