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Trillionaire is our Word of the Week. How did Elon Musk make so much money?

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Elon Musk has achieved trillionaire status, making him one of the richest individuals in history. His wealth stems from pioneering companies like Tesla and SpaceX, as well as early successes with PayPal. This article explores the key milestones and strategies behind his financial empire.

Tay Keith dead: Travis Scott, Drake producer was 29

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer known for hits like 'Sicko Mode' with Travis Scott and 'Rich Flex' with Drake, has died at age 29. Police confirmed no foul play in his death in Nashville. Born BryTavious Chambers, he rose from Memphis to become a top hip-hop producer.

Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill behind in major ODI record

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new Indian record by reaching two ODI centuries in only six innings, bettering Shikhar Dhawan's previous mark of seven. His match-winning 110 not out against Afghanistan in Chennai guided India to a nine-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash, placing the 24-year-old ahead of legends like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

Harry Styles delights fan who works on 'dog bus'

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

At a Harry Styles concert in Wembley, a 20-year-old fan named Lily Forsyth held up a sign about missing her job on a 'dog bus' — a special minibus that takes dogs on day trips. The singer read the sign, chatted with her, and even pretended to pick up puppies. Lily works for Billy's Bus, a service founded by Laura Mohan in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

Bengal finally on path envisioned in 1947: PM Modi

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday observed Paschimbanga Divas in Hooghly, asserting that West Bengal is finally moving on the development path envisioned in 1947. He accused Congress of bowing to conspiratorial forces during Partition and praised Syama Prasad Mookerjee for thwarting attempts to include all of Bengal in Pakistan. The TMC and Congress dismissed Modi's remarks as distortion of history.

Android phones will soon be able to detect spoofed calls and impersonation scams

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Google is rolling out a new scam detection feature for Android that helps identify spoofed calls impersonating your contacts. The system uses Google’s Phone, Contacts, and Messages apps to verify call origin. Alongside this, AI-powered fashion tools and expanded AirDrop support are coming to a wider range of Android devices.

YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

YouTube is enhancing its AI content labeling with more prominent tags and automated detection. The platform will use internal signals, C2PA metadata, and watermarks to identify AI-generated videos without relying solely on creator honesty. The new labels appear directly below videos and on Shorts as an overlay. This move aims to help viewers distinguish real from synthetic content.

Amendment to Conde Nast User Agreement & Privacy Policy

Jun 21, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Conde Nast has revised its user agreement specifically for ArsTechnica.com, replacing a key section with a new license clause. The change clarifies that users retain ownership but grant a broad, royalty-free license for content used on or in connection with the service. This revision aligns with common practices among digital platforms but raises questions about user control and commercial use. The update affects all content posted on ArsTechnica, including comments, articles, and communications.

These crucial Google services on Samsung phones may be waiting for you to update

Jun 20, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Google has released updates for three critical system apps on Samsung phones: Android System SafetyCore, Android System WebView, and Google Play Services. Unlike regular apps, these do not appear in the Play Store's Manage apps & device section, so users must update them manually via Settings. The updates include bug fixes, performance improvements, and security enhancements.

Google Search is sending users to DuckDuckGo to avoid AI search results

Jun 20, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

In an ironic twist, Google's AI Overview is suggesting DuckDuckGo's no-AI search page to users who search for terms like "no AI." The recommendation undermines Google's push to make AI a core part of Search, as users increasingly seek alternatives that offer more control over AI features. DuckDuckGo has reported a significant spike in app installs following Google's AI announcements.

T1 phone saga gets stranger as PR team abandons Trump Mobile

Jun 20, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

The T1 phone saga takes another twist as the Poplar Group, the PR firm representing Trump Mobile, has ended its relationship with the company. This comes after the phone was exposed as a rebranded HTC U24 Pro and following a data leak. The phone's claims of being made in America were false, and now Trump Mobile is left without a PR team.

Anthropic's most advanced AI models could be restored shortly following dramatic emergency freeze

Jun 20, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Last week, the US government issued an emergency national security directive that forced Anthropic to globally pull its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models. Now, Anthropic's Managing Director of International says the company is 'very confident' the models will become available again in the coming days. The freeze stemmed from US concerns over South Korean partner SK Telecom being included in 'Project Glasswing' due to alleged ties to China.