Entrepreneurship
Mark Zuckerberg Just Unveiled a New ‘Low-Cost’ AI Coding Tool. There’s Just 1 Catch
Inc. · Global
The AI agent is called Muse Code, and it’s designed to help software engineers.
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Entrepreneurship
Using This Apple Privacy Feature? Researchers Warn It Has a Flaw
Inc. · Global
The issue stems from Private Relay, which is designed to protect a user’s IP address and shield against tracking, too.
Geopolitics
US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre
South China Morning Post – World · China
Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said on Thursday that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation centre and would continue his recovery fro…
Geopolitics
Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth
The Hindu – World · India
America’s Iran war stalls as Tehran turns pressure into strategic advantage
Geopolitics
Cambridge star professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe
South China Morning Post – World · China
A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after the university opened an investi…
Geopolitics
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
BBC News – World · Europe
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
Tech & Startups
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
Wired · Global
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
Geopolitics
How drought threatens electricity supplies in Europe
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis —…
Tech & Startups
Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
TechCrunch · US
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
Tech & Startups
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse
Wired · Global
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
Tech & Startups
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
Wired · Global
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people who have no criminal convictions, including children, which …
Geopolitics
Nagpur rape accused in ICU, survivor battles scars in general ward of same hospital
Times of India – World · India
A 19-year-old Thane youth was moved to the ICU after complaining of health issues. He is accused of holding a teenage girl captive and sexually torturing her. …
Tech & Startups
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
TechCrunch · US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and …
Geopolitics
Argentina renews US$19 billion China currency swap, brushing off Washington’s pressure
South China Morning Post – World · China
Argentina has renewed its currency swap with China for five years, preserving a US$19 billion lifeline that Washington spent more than a year pressing it to gi…
Entrepreneurship
Kalshi’s Chief Counsel Defends The Prediction Market Platform After New York State Attorney General Sues
Inc. · Global
Open the source article for full details and context.
Geopolitics
Newly elected PoK legislator is on police bail in UK for child sex offences
Times of India – World · India
A former PoK minister faces child sex offense allegations from the 1990s. He was arrested in the UK and is currently out on police bail. Ahmed allegedly fail…
Tech & Startups
Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
TechCrunch · US
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
Entrepreneurship
The Real Business Lesson Behind Netflix’s ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Has Nothing to Do With TV
Inc. · Global
People crave emotional connection to the product.
Geopolitics
Journalists, rights bodies condemn curbs on media freedom in Pakistan
The Hindu – World · India
Under the new SoPs — Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 — the journalists associated with foreign media will have to seek permission from the federal g…
Geopolitics
China buys at least 10 more cargoes of US soybeans, traders say
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has bought at least another 10 cargoes of US soybeans, three Asian traders said on Thursday, the latest in a flurry of purchases ahead of President Xi…
Geopolitics
Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.
The New York Times – World · US
A die-off of seabirds has some experts thinking an El Niño weather pattern is to blame, a look at data centers and pollution, and more climate news.
Geopolitics
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
BBC News – World · Europe
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
Geopolitics
Video: Andhra medical student dies after car driven by ‘drunk’ youth rams her scooty
Times of India – World · India
In a tragic incident, two intoxicated young men crashed their vehicle into a scooty carrying medical students, resulting in one student being declared brain de…
Geopolitics
DR Congo tests over 300 passengers after suspected Ebola death on boat
South China Morning Post – World · China
Congolese health authorities were screening more than 300 people travelling on a river boat intercepted near Kinshasa on Thursday after the death of a passe…
Geopolitics
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
The Hindu – World · India
Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region…
Geopolitics
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
The Hindu – World · India
Iran reported “significant progress” in the talks with Oman and said both inward and outward journeys would pass through Iranian waters
Geopolitics
Bangladesh to hold presidential election on August 20: EC
The Hindu – World · India
Nomination papers will be accepted at the office of the Chief Election Commissioner on August 13. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on August 16. …
Entrepreneurship
After Years of Falling Behind, Burger King Is Finally Beating McDonald’s. Its Comeback Comes Down to 3 Fixes
Inc. · Global
Strategic remodels, stronger marketing tactics, and certain standout products are helping Burger King regain customers and market share.
Entrepreneurship
Two Top Tech Leaders Stepped Back for Health Reasons. It’s a Warning About AI’s Endless Work
Inc. · Global
Thinking Machines Lab and OpenAI execs took a step back from the workplace amidst the ceaseless AI race.
Geopolitics
Ceuta leader says 100 migrants died in border rush
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With over 3,000 migrants still in Ceuta after rushing the border last week, Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas warns the situation in the Spanish exclave is "unsust…
Geopolitics
Pakistan's ruling party leads in PoK vote despite boycott call by banned group
The Hindu – World · India
Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two pha…
Tech & Startups
Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
TechCrunch · US
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe i…
Tech & Startups
Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
TechCrunch · US
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
Entrepreneurship
Meta’s Glasses Started a Privacy Backlash. DuckDuckGo Launched a Sold-Out Solution: ‘Just Normal Sunglasses’
Inc. · Global
The browser company’s satirical, privacy-focused product launch hit home.
Geopolitics
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
BBC News – World · Europe
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
Geopolitics
Rights groups decry Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as ‘war crime’
The Hindu – World · India
Amal Khalil, a 42-year-old reporter for Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, and freelance camerawoman Zeinab Faraj had taken refuge in a building after an Israeli strike…
Geopolitics
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
BBC News – World · Europe
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
Entrepreneurship
Apple and OpenAI Are Fighting in Public Over Trade Secrets. The Real Risk Is That They Both Could Lose
Inc. · Global
OpenAI called Apple’s suit ‘careless, aggressive, and oddly personal.’ Spats like these risk harming both companies.
Tech & Startups
ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
TechCrunch · US
OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.
Geopolitics
Watch: Fans used to dry up damaged portion of Rs 4,200cr Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
Times of India – World · India
A contractor is using fans to dry damaged sections of the Lucknow-Kanpur expressway. This method was employed after heavy rains delayed repair work on the new…
Tech & Startups
Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
TechCrunch · US
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
Entrepreneurship
OpenAI’s Creator Retreat Sparked a Backlash. The Bigger Lesson Is About Staging, Not Strategy
Inc. · Global
The backlash was loud, but the real mistake was narrower: OpenAI let a luxury retreat frame a product education effort the wrong way.
Entrepreneurship
Forget the Resume. MrBeast’s 3-Question Hiring Test Starts With Criticizing Him
Inc. · Global
The YouTube star is looking for candid feedback on his product as part of the job interview.
Entrepreneurship
The Maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker Is Cutting $1 Billion in Costs. An Analyst Says That’s the Easy Part
Inc. · Global
Dave Lewis’s turnaround plan targets $1 billion in annual savings over three years. Experts say Diageo still has to prove it can revive sales.
Geopolitics
Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says U.S. has ‘massive amounts’
The Hindu – World · India
Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has “massive amounts…
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