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Geopolitics

Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president

BBC News – World · Europe

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

Tech & Startups

Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists

TechCrunch · US

The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

Geopolitics

Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting

BBC News – World · Europe

Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

Geopolitics

Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President ⁠Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, keeping alive his assault on the central bank’s independence even…

Geopolitics

What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?

BBC News – World · Europe

The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.

Geopolitics

Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year

BBC News – World · Europe

The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.

Tech & Startups

Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

TechCrunch · US

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government w…

Entrepreneurship

What Causes Poor Leadership? Research Points to Four Leadership Failures

Inc. · Global

Companies create many of their own leadership problems by promoting capable people without preparing them to lead.

Geopolitics

US police officer accused of killing three people in Mexico arrested at border

The Guardian – World · Europe

Chad Eberle of Texas charged over deadly shooting in Saltillo that officials say stemmed from custody disputeA Texas police officer has been arrested in Mexico…

Geopolitics

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp

The New York Times – World · US

Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.

Geopolitics

Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue

BBC News – World · Europe

Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.

Geopolitics

US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Chinese biotechnology group WuXi AppTec as a “Chinese military company”, finding…

Entrepreneurship

Rockstar Founder Russ Savage Wants Celsius’s CEO Fired. His $300 Million Stake Makes It Hard to Ignore

Inc. · Global

The founder says Celsius’s flagship brand is losing ground, and he wants CEO John Fieldly out. Celsius tells Inc. its board still backs him.

Geopolitics

Trump pick Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become US attorney general

South China Morning Post – World · China

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump’s nominee after weeks of scrut…

Geopolitics

US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance ov…

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelensky makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Friday for his first official visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries that have maintained friendl…

Geopolitics

UnionPay to plug Chinese payment apps into Brazil’s Pix after US tariffs over the system

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s UnionPay International plans to connect Chinese payment apps to Pix, the Brazilian payment system at the centre of Washington’s trade case against Bras…

Geopolitics

Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Security concerns, control over fishing rights and rising living costs are shaping Iceland's debate over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union.

Geopolitics

Migrant tunnels in Lithuania direct suspicion towards Minsk

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Lithuania's border guards have discovered tunnels through which migrants are trying to enter the country from Belarus. Analysts see them as a means to destabil…

Geopolitics

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making his first visit to Serbia. His host, President Aleksandar Vucic, hopes to score points with the EU, while Zelenskyy see…

Entrepreneurship

Daymond John Says Most Companies Die From 1 Mistake. It’s Not a Lack of Funding

Inc. · Global

Daymond John nearly lost FUBU despite strong demand and big orders. His story reveals the overlooked mistake he believes destroys companies every day.

Geopolitics

Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On

The New York Times – World · US

As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.

Tech & Startups

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

Wired · Global

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a…

Entrepreneurship

Google Just Shared the Easiest Way to Start a Side Hustle With AI

Inc. · Global

Google’s advice for would-be founders starts with a simple shift: treat Gemini like a command center, not a chatbot.

Geopolitics

Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition

The New York Times – World · US

Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Rus…

Geopolitics

Dostoevsky, Tehran coup novels found in Atiq Ahmed's son's car

Times of India – World · India

Tragically, Aaban Ahmed, the son of Atiq Ahmed, lost his life in a devastating road accident on Thursday. While his vehicle was found to contain personal belon…

Geopolitics

'Why should entire city suffer?' Delhi HC on plea for protest at Jantar Mantar

Times of India – World · India

Concerns were voiced by the Delhi High Court regarding Jantar Mantar as a protest site, questioning why the city should endure interruptions from protests. A D…

Entrepreneurship

ChatGPT’s Latest Upgrade Isn’t Just a New Model. It’s What Free Users Can Do Without Limits

Inc. · Global

People who use OpenAI’s ChatGPT for free can expect factual improvements and another big change.

Geopolitics

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

The Guardian – World · Europe

Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of …

Entrepreneurship

Apple Vision Pro Replaced a Standard Monitor in the Operating Room. Surgeries Finished 19 Percent Faster

Inc. · Global

A UC San Diego study found tear-duct cases using the headset took less time and felt less demanding to surgeons. Researchers say larger trials are still neede…

Entrepreneurship

Whatnot Just Clinched a $20 Billion Valuation

Inc. · Global

The company’s latest fundraise comes amid rapid growth—and increased scrutiny.

Geopolitics

Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue

BBC News – World · Europe

It is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.

Engineering

Navigating the Pivot From Tech Expert to Organizational Leader

IEEE Spectrum · Global

The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM c…

Entrepreneurship

Finance Jobs Just Hit a 4-Year Low—but Banks Posted Nearly 49,000 Roles Seeking New Tech Skills

Inc. · Global

Financial activities shed 14,000 jobs in July. Commercial bank postings seeking AI skills jumped by 51 percent.

Geopolitics

Govt proposes 25% quota for local students in Delhi private universities

Times of India – World · India

Delhi government approved a bill to establish private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation mandates twenty-five percent seat reservation for …

Geopolitics

Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Taxi driver says he acted as middleman between Yorgen Fenech and three men already convicted of €150,000 contract killingThe businessman accused of paying for …

General

Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

NBC News – World · US

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of…

Geopolitics

What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

BBC News – World · Europe

At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.

Geopolitics

Trump to appeal ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that saying Trump cannot build a White House ballroom without congressional approval. The president vowed to appeal what …

Entrepreneurship

Apple Just Released Mac Security Updates to Fix 1 Flaw. Update Your Software Today

Inc. · Global

‘The timing suggests some urgency,’ says one cybersecurity expert. Running updated software is the best way to keep your machine secure.

Entrepreneurship

AI Layoffs at Oracle, Amazon, and Cloudflare All Have One Thing in Common Besides Headcount Reduction

Inc. · Global

Companies are using AI for different purposes, but each is reconsidering how work should be organized, coordinated, and led.

Entrepreneurship

Pepsi’s Next Grocery Bet Isn’t on Chips or Soda. It’s on Cold Soup at Whole Foods

Inc. · Global

Chilled tomato soup is launching at select Whole Foods stores as the food giant expands into fresh, meal-adjacent products.

Entrepreneurship

A Crypto Founder Admitted His Bots Faked Millions in Daily Trades. He Paid $10,000—and Still Runs the Company

Inc. · Global

Liu Zhou turned wash trading into an automated service for crypto projects. He still runs MyTrade after an FBI sting caught the company manipulating a token cr…

Entrepreneurship

If Your Business Doesn’t Offer Workers a 401(k) Plan, Maybe Now Is the Time

Inc. · Global

Human Interest CEO Jeff Schneble talks about the future of retirement savings, and why he left venture capital to run this fast-growing digital 401(k) provider.

Entrepreneurship

Divers Found a 162-Year-Old Guinness in a Shipwreck. Now Researchers Plan to Use Its Yeast to Re-Brew It

Inc. · Global

The bottle sat at the bottom of the English Channel for 162 years. Researchers are now trying to recover its yeast and recreate its flavor.

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