Rahmi Koç revealed as buyer of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ luxury house! The iconic luxury residence featured in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway; was recently sold for $26.5 million. While the identity of the buyer was not disclosed for a long time, it has now been revealed that the new owner is Mustafa Rahmi Koç, the Honourable Chairman of the Board of Directors of Koç Holding. This famous residence, which Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly called home, is located in New York’s Manhattan district. The 1,100 square metre residence has 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and a private basketball court.
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Jane Birkin’s original Birkin bag sells for $10 million at auction! According to fashion lore, the first Birkin bag was born when the Franco-British actress and singer sat next to Hermes executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in 1984 and told him she needed a stylish yet functional bag as a young mother. Dumas immediately sketched out the rectangular handbag, with a dedicated space for baby bottles.
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Ferrari’s Bold New Model – “Amalfi”
Ferrari has been working on new design directions since ending its partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina in 2017, after the launch of the F12. This week, Ferrari introduced the Amalfi, a model that stands out and not necessarily in a good way. It might become the most criticized Ferrari design in history. But the power is still there: 630 horsepower, 0–100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 320 km/h. (Price: $283,000).
Another fact: Pininfarina also worked with Türkiye’s TOGG project.
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Erdogan Claims Victory — But Exposes Hypocrisy
President Erdogan called the PKK’s symbolic disarmament a national victory on Friday. Yet just months ago, he accused the opposition CHP of “partnering with terrorists” for working with the pro-Kurdish DEM Party.
Now, in a stunning U-turn, Erdogan himself has aligned with DEM — the very group he once demonized — all to secure votes for the next election.
This isn’t leadership. It’s political survival at any cost — where truth bends, and power rules.
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The Only Painting Van Gogh Sold
Vincent van Gogh is one of the world’s most famous painters, not just for his art, but also for his emotional and tragic life. He started painting at age 27 and died at 37, creating over 2,100 works in just 10 years. The most famous part of his story? He sold only one painting while he was alive. This week I finally found out which one: The Red Vineyard. Strange that I never thought about this before…
(Also, did you know there’s a unique way to pronounce “van Gogh”?)
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Elon Musk’s Next Move: A Political Party?
Elon Musk gave strong support to Donald Trump in the last election. But now that their relationship has ended, Musk seems ready for his own political challenge. He’s said to be starting a new political party: the America Party.
(My slogan idea: “Charging will cost only $1!”)
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NVIDIA’s Sky-High Valuation
NVIDIA is on its way to becoming the most valuable company in history — now worth $3.92 trillion. Yet its projected income for 2025 is just $72.8 billion. That shows how much the world is betting on AI, with huge expectations and extreme valuations.
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Foldable Phones Are Getting Serious
Samsung’s upcoming “One UI 8” software revealed clues about a new triple-fold phone. Apple is also rumored to launch its own foldable iPhone next year.
Side note: Ever wondered where our old phones go? Many end up in Thailand… not for massages, but for recycling.
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Google Fined for Data Collection
Google has been ordered to pay $314 million for collecting user data from Android phones without permission. The case affected people worldwide — but only Americans will receive compensation. Geography shapes our destiny.
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China Starts Digital ID System
Starting July 15, China will roll out a digital identity system. Citizens will register through a special app using facial scans and personal data. From then on, all digital services will require this ID. The official reason? Better security and less fraud.
My take? It’s more about monitoring “problematic” citizens — but maybe I’m just being suspicious…
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Intensified Conflict in Gaza
The conflict in Gaza has escalated, with Israeli airstrikes resulting in the deaths of at least 82 Palestinians, including 15 children and several women. These attacks have drawn widespread international condemnation and raised urgent calls for a ceasefire. Efforts for a ceasefire continue, with international leaders urging both sides to de-escalate the violence.
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UK Scientists Begin Synthetic Human DNA Project
Researchers in the UK have started working on creating synthetic human DNA from scratch. The goal is to better understand the genetic roots of health and disease.
(Of course, this might one day lead to programming humans… but let’s stay optimistic for now.)
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Iga Swiatek Dominates Wimbledon Final
In a stunning display of skill, Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the 2025 Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles final, marking the most one-sided final since 1911. This victory not only secured her sixth Grand Slam title but also her first on grass, solidifying her position as one of tennis’s leading figures.
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Mind-Reading Tech for ALS Patients
In California, researchers have developed a device that connects 256 electrodes to the brain, turning thoughts into real-time speech for people who lost the ability to speak. In tests, a 46-year-old ALS patient reached 100% clarity with only a 10-millisecond delay. It even captures tone and emotion.
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Neuralink Update – Now 7 Patients
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has now implanted its “N1” brain chip into 7 patients. The chip connects via Bluetooth and allows users to move a cursor, type text, and even play games, all using just their thoughts.
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New Mouthwash Targets Only Harmful Bacteria
Researchers at Rutgers University have created a plant-based mouthwash that kills only bad bacteria, leaving the good ones untouched. Unlike regular mouthwash, which kills everything, this new version is healthier and more balanced for your mouth.
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This week, I was glad to share with you 14 significant updates around the world. I look forward to continuing this journey together next week with more insightful updates. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends, they can subscribe too to stay informed. Until then, I wish you a wonderful and inspiring week ahead, take care and stay curious!