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Entrepreneurship

TGI Fridays Store Closures: See a List of Locations That Have Lost the Most Restaurants Since Its Bankruptcy

Inc. · Global

The dining chain says it’s poised for growth nearly two years after its Chapter 11 petition. Some states have lost many locations between then and now.

Tech & Startups

Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents

TechCrunch · US

Kitesurf is a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. It uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping de…

Geopolitics

Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks

BBC News – World · Europe

The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.

Tech & Startups

Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach

TechCrunch · US

Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.

Entrepreneurship

The Bosses at These 2 Stores Are Bots. Their Management Style Is Nice but ‘Sometimes Dumb’

Inc. · Global

Experiments involving real businesses suggest that AI overlords may be weird. One bought 120 eggs for no reason.

Geopolitics

Greek Mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens

The Hindu – World · India

Giannis Apostolou, Mayor of the small town of Stylida around 140 kilometres northwest of the capital, owns an electrical installation company linked to the win…

Geopolitics

7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting

The Washington Post – World · US

Authorities say a teen killed his two grandparents and five teachers and staff before taking his own life.

Geopolitics

Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week

The New York Times – World · US

The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.

Geopolitics

Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh, face trial if assured of security

The Hindu – World · India

If I get the clearance from the government ‌that my security will be ensured, I am happy to go back, face the court trial and everything that's needed to be do…

Geopolitics

US court blocks Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom project

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US federal appeal court ordered Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to stop construction on a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s de…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong designer sues Prada for US$5 million over abandoned Rolls-Royce project

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong-based Belgian designer is taking fashion powerhouse Prada to court, claiming at least US$5 million in damages for the alleged repudiation of a part…

Entrepreneurship

Think You Deserve a Raise? These 2 Unseen Factors May Be Holding You Back

Inc. · Global

Two overlapping studies show that asking for a raise involves more than just merit, exposing deep-seated disparities in who gets rewarded.

Geopolitics

Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought

The New York Times – World · US

Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.

Entrepreneurship

Americans Now Need $110,000 to Afford the Median U.S. Home. The Typical Household Falls $22,200 Short

Inc. · Global

A new report from Redfin says buyers need about $110,000 to afford the average U.S. home, leaving many households short—even as the market tilts toward buyers.

Geopolitics

Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row

BBC News – World · Europe

Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.

Entrepreneurship

McKinsey Just Revealed How AI in Decision-Making Can Be a Force Multiplier. Here’s Why It Gives Startups a Huge Advantage

Inc. · Global

AI can’t just be bolted onto existing processes. It needs to be embedded into every strategic decision.

Tech & Startups

Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

TechCrunch · US

The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.

Geopolitics

How viable is the potential Iran-Oman Hormuz shipping deal?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran says a shipping accord with Oman is in its final stages, but analysts warn sanctions, security concerns and rival US-Iran goals could limit its impact.

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup Aug 1-7] Sharp rise in VC inflow led by River Mobility

Your Story · India

VC funding into Indian startups bounces back The month of August started on a positive note driven by the $120 million deal of River Mobility and this welcome…

Geopolitics

Race for UN top job enters final stage: choice may ‘make or break’ organisation

South China Morning Post – World · China

It is financially strapped, structurally flawed, infamously bureaucratic, reputationally damaged and riven with infighting. So why would anyone want to take on…

Tech & Startups

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

Wired · Global

The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin: Hongkongers stuck in Okinawa prepare for low supplies, power cuts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa on Friday contended with depleted supermarket shelves, potential power cuts and violent weather as Typhoon Dolphin shut the …

Geopolitics

Watch: Delhi-NCR drowns in rain chaos; 7 videos show waterlogging, gridlock

Times of India – World · India

- Heavy rainfall hit Delhi and NCR, causing severe waterlogging. - Traffic congestion reported due to flooded roads. - Widespread disruption of daily activ…

Geopolitics

A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat

The New York Times – World · US

The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.

Entrepreneurship

Hackers Targeted Major Wall Street Money Managers With Cloned Voices. A $75 Billion Hedge Fund Stopped Them

Inc. · Global

While this attack method isn’t a new phenomenon, cheap voice cloning makes it easier to scale. Experts say every sensitive request now needs an independent che…

Geopolitics

Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in jeopardy after Republican senators back away from Trump’s nominee – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Todd Blanche can’t afford another Republican deflection after Lisa Murkowski ⁠and Susan Collins voice opposition; all eyes on Bill Cassidy, who could sink nomi…

Geopolitics

Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta migration crisis, analysis finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Counter-disinformation group says social media channels connected to Pravda network helped amplify messageAccounts with links to the Russian military promoting…

Geopolitics

Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand

BBC News – World · Europe

Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school.

Geopolitics

Berlin clubs struggle as drink sales dry up and costs rise

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Berlin's clubs are still drawing crowds, but shorter nights, fewer alcohol sales and rising costs have changed their business model. Door fees, rather than bar…

Geopolitics

US judge compares Meta to 'public nuisance,' orders $567m payout over child harm

Times of India – World · India

- Meta ordered to pay $567 million by US judge over harmful content exposure to children. - Ruling stems from allegations its platforms exposed children to h…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

BBC News – World · Europe

Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Tate brothers’ lawyers urge ⁠US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail

The Guardian – World · Europe

Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and moreLawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a ⁠US…

Geopolitics

UK politics: Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Home Office minister Anna Turley says PM is ‘authentic’ and praises video of him discussing bar snacks with John HealeyStreeting said it was “not OK” that the …

Geopolitics

'Exercise restraint, act according to law': US urges Pakistan amid PoK crackdown

Times of India – World · India

The United States has called on Pakistan to show restraint amidst escalating protests and violence. Officials emphasized the importance of creating conditions …

Tech & Startups

Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch · US

You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team hel…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact

The New York Times – World · US

The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear what that would mean in pract…

Tech & Startups

Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say

TechCrunch · US

In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.

Tech & Startups

Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function

TechCrunch · US

Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.

Geopolitics

Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.

Geopolitics

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

BBC News – World · Europe

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How ideas…

Geopolitics

Imade

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A young deaf migrant in Spain prepares for an emotional reunion with his family in Morocco after years apart.

Geopolitics

Voting for most seats for August 10 polls postponed in PoK due to law and order concerns

The Hindu – World · India

The electoral process in seven constituencies of Poonch district and Sudhnoti’s Pallandri will not be held on August 10, says the PoK's Election Commission sai…

Tech & Startups

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

Wired · Global

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technolo…

Geopolitics

Islamic Nato taking shape? What Saudi-Pak-Turkey Mecca pact means for Iran & Israel

Times of India – World · India

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a new defence pact in Mecca. This agreement commits them to mutual defence against any armed attack. The deal combine…

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