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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSomeone Emailed Me Racy Photos of My Employee. Do I Have to Tell Her?
A reader is worried that alerting their staff member to the email will only cause unnecessary embarrassment.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany reports 'shock' rise in drug deaths among under-30s
The number of drug-related deaths remains at a record high in Germany. And the victims are getting younger and younger. Many deaths are related to new and increasingly dangerous s…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIMF lowers 2026 world growth forecast as West Asia risks linger
Global economic growth is now estimated at 3% this year, IMF said, down from 3.1% in its April forecast
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMake China leading power in sci-tech by 2035: Xi tells scientists
He said the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) is a critical phase for tackling tough challenges in building up the country's strength in science and technology
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Cannes Lions Takeaways Every Founder Should Know
Creators, AI, and how shifting consumer behavior is rewriting marketing rules.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBerlin court sentences ‘serial killer’ doctor to life in prison for 15 murders
A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses of sedatives, and he remains under investigation for dozens …
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump threatens to cut trade with Spain, revives Greenland claim; Denmark hits back
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump threatened to cut trade ties with Spain, accusing it of failing to pull its weight in …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance's far right set to improve ties with Germany
France’s right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is running for President. Her chances aren’t bad. Her party, the RN, is already reaching out to Germany.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing seeks chip stability and fair market access during Dutch trade minister’s trip
Beijing has urged the Netherlands to ensure fair treatment for Chinese companies and maintain stable chip supply chains during a visit by the Dutch trade minister, as the two side…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Grief Plan: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Strategy for Their Worst Days
When you’re self-employed, grief becomes an operational challenge as much as an emotional one.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKalshi Is Winning the Prediction Markets Trust Battle. This Is Its Secret
The prediction market keeps signing partners most brands would overlook. There’s a strategy behind it your business can copy.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US
Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-r…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIs the U.S.-Iran agreement falling apart?
There were two major hurdles in the implementation of the MoU signed on June 17. One was the war in Lebanon and the other was the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan offers to take back Rochdale ‘Grooming Gang’ ringleader Shabir Ahmed, but with a condition
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Pakistan is willing to take back convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed if Britain extradites …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (July 8, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now
New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAlibaba shares spike 12% in Hong Kong as T-Head chips, AI revenue fuel earnings optimism
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding surged to a high of 13.8 per cent in Hong Kong on Wednesday as equity analysts expect revenue to reaccelerate in the June quarter, driven by growin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsA healthy economy isn’t built on asset bubbles and debt pyramids
In the animated Soviet film The Golden Antelope, inspired by Indian folklore, a magical antelope tries to save a boy from a greedy raja by promising him as much gold as he wants. …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Police arrest suspect after Bavaria school attack
Authorities say several people have been injured following a reported attack at a school in southern Germany. Two girls were said to have been badly hurt at the school, where a te…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman arrested in Japan for sewing roommate’s lips together
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly sewing together the lips of a woman she was living with, according to local police. Masae Sakurai, a part-time worker living in…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe New ‘Cash-Poor’ Is Six Figures and Up
Why millions of working Americans—including those earning more than $100,000 a year—are finding it harder than ever to stay financially afloat.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversary
Beijing has issued a lengthy critique of the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea, condemning its actions as “unlawful” expansions that pose a “grave threat” to …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills
Chinese and Russian military personnel will be put through their submarine rescue paces in naval exercises this week, with Beijing hoping to gain operational experience from its s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws
Hong Kong women’s rights advocates and sexual assault survivors have urged authorities to close a loophole that allows defendants to claim an honest but mistaken belief in consent…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipResearch Shows This Simple Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure by Up to 9 Points–With No Cardio
And without forcing you to find time in your already busy schedule.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: worms fight pollution, and geoengineering faces reality
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. Why worms (and microbes) are …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMarine Le Pen’s political career and the rise of the French far right: Timeline
The head of the National Rally, Le Pen, 57, gained popularity in recent years by softening the image of the party founded by her late father — who was known for his anti-semitic a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese profit-taking triggers record gold ETF outflows amid shift to equities
Chinese investors pulled a record US$2.91 billion out of domestic gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in June, taking profits as a stock-market surge and a strong yuan dimmed the ap…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe U.S. Doctor Shortage Is Worse Than You Think. This Surgeon Has a Radical Fix
As the U.S. faces a catastrophic doctor shortage, a top surgeon is teaming up with a surprising partner to offer a solution.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Is Listening to Reddit More Than Brands. It’s Changing Everything About How They Reach Customers
Turns out, Reddit might be your real brand manager.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDenmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again
After President Trump once more said that the island should be under U.S. control, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, told reporters, “We will defend the kingdom of Den…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strike kills World Cup screening organiser in Gaza just before kickoff
Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsZelensky is to meet with Trump after a brutal week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • President Trump scolded NATO allies for not joining the US-Israeli war against Iran, calling their leaders "evil," "s…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian attacks kill three across Ukraine, strike Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russia's Defence Ministry said the military carried out a strike on arms industry facilities in Kyiv overnight, hitting a Flamingo cruise missiles plant and a facility assembling …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChanges underway in Singapore’s smaller opposition parties as leaders quit
A year since the dust settled on the Singapore general election, leadership resignations in two small opposition parties signal a period of post-poll recalibration after disappoin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe $10-Billion Takeover That Could Change Local Auto Repair Shops Forever
O’Reilly’s bid for NAPA could test whether one of the last big local-owner networks in auto parts can survive the industry’s next wave of consolidation.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPhonePe appoints Srijon Biswas as new CTO
In his new role, Biswas will lead the company's engineering organisation and report to Rahul Chari, Co-founder of PhonePe, who will take on the role of Chief Product and Technolog…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNorway police says 28 arrested in international child porn operation
Norwegian police said on Wednesday that 28 men across seven countries had been arrested in an operation targeting buyers of material depicting sexual abuse of children. Norway’s N…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
As t
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsLG Micro RGB Evo Review: Brilliant, Bright, Not Budget-Friendly
It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-popping display.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCannes Reignited a Buzzy Marketing Debate. The Smartest Brands Refuse to Pick a Side
As marketers debate brand versus performance, the strongest consumer brands are focused on turning rented attention into earned loyalty.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA 47-Year-Old Ski Shop Just Filed for Bankruptcy. Experts Say It’s a Warning That ‘Peak Ski Era’ Is Over
Its Chapter 11 case shows how fast climate change can hit Main Street.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend
A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCubans protest after third nationwide power cut this year
While Cuban officials said that power had been mostly restored, those still left in the dark vented their anger.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean Union Aviation Agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace until August 31
It had also asked airlines to exercise caution when operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia
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