Today’s topics

• Disney’s Villains Land and massive expansion 

• US finally getting on board with electric trains?

• Zigzag wall design to keep buildings cooler

• Future of MDMA therapy for PTSD

  and more…

US stocks ended Monday on a mixed note as Wall Street prepared for a week packed with crucial economic signals. The S&P 500 held steady, the Nasdaq Composite inched up by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 0.4%, or just under 150 points. Investors are on edge, awaiting the week’s economic updates to steer the market's next move.

Disney’s $60B investment unveils Villains Land and massive expansion plans. Disney is turning up the excitement with a $60 billion investment plan that will bring sweeping changes to its Florida park and cruise fleet. Magic Kingdom is set to welcome the largest expansion in over 50 years, featuring an all-new Villains Land where fans can encounter Disney’s most notorious characters. The thrilling updates don’t stop there—new attractions for "Cars" and "Encanto" are on the way, and Disney’s cruise fleet will grow from nine to thirteen ships. As Josh D’Amaro puts it, “Happily ever after might feel like a distant dream in this exciting new realm.”

Is the US finally catching the electric train? California just rolled out two all-electric commuter trains, marking a significant step toward electrifying its rail system and possibly signaling a broader shift in the US. The new trains, operated by Caltrain, began service between San Jose and San Francisco, with Governor Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi taking the inaugural ride. Nearly two decades in the making, these trains promise a quieter, faster, and more eco-friendly commute, with 17 more set to join the fleet by mid-September. Could this be the start of the US finally getting on board with electric trains?

SpaceX to Launch Historic Fram2 Mission Over Earth's Poles in Late 2024

SpaceX is set to make history with the Fram2 mission, the first crewed flight to explore Earth's polar regions. Scheduled for late 2024, this groundbreaking mission will honor the legacy of the Fram, a Norwegian ship that ventured into the Arctic and Antarctic over a century ago. Led by Maltese entrepreneur and adventurer Chun Wang, the mission aims to ignite public curiosity and showcase the power of technology in pushing the boundaries of exploration.

Mars might be hiding oceans beneath its crust. Scientists have struck liquid gold on Mars—well, water, actually. Thanks to NASA’s Mars Insight Lander, which has been recording the Red Planet’s "Marsquakes" for four years, we've got our first seismic signals of liquid water deep within Mars’ rocky crust. While we already knew about frozen water at the poles and vapor in the atmosphere, this discovery hints at a vast underground reservoir that could potentially fill oceans on Mars' surface. The Martian landscape just got a lot more interesting!

U.S. Tops Medal Count, Matches China for Most Golds at 40

The U.S. secured the top spot in the medal count with 126 total, tying China for the most golds at 40. Along with their golds, the Americans earned 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. China followed with 91 medals, while Japan took third with 20 golds out of 45 total. Great Britain ranked seventh, with 65 medals but only 14 golds. Looking ahead, the excitement builds as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Cool Walls: The Zigzag Design That Fights Heat Without Power

A new zigzag wall design could help keep buildings cooler by up to 3°C (5.4°F) without using any energy. This innovative pattern maximizes heat radiation into space while minimizing absorption from the ground, offering a promising way to reduce energy consumption for cooling systems. As air conditioning demand soars, this passive cooling solution could play a key role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and combating global warming.

The panda ant isn't actually a panda or an ant—it's a wingless wasp. Female panda ants sport black and white coloring and pack a punch with stingers that are nearly half the length of their bodies.

Carmel-By-The-Sea is gearing up to introduce street addresses for the first time in over a century. This seaside gem, once overseen by Clint Eastwood as mayor, has long thrived without official street numbers. However, as the community moves forward with a plan to assign addresses, it seems this storybook town is ready to trade a bit of its old-world magic for modern convenience.

The U.S. FDA has pressed pause on approving MDMA therapy for PTSD, citing insufficient data from Lykos Therapeutics. The mind-altering drug, famously known as ecstasy, has had advocates buzzing with hope for its mental health benefits beyond the party scene. While the green light remains elusive, the call for more data signals that the journey toward therapeutic validation is still very much alive.

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