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Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsI.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028
The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A previous ban for systematic doping had already ended.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Supreme Court Ruling Looks Like a Landslide. It’s Actually a Warning Sign
A 6–3 Supreme Court ruling looks like a landslide victory. It’s actually a fragile agreement—with a hidden risk most people are missing.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMarine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court
French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for the …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhy the rise of open source AI isn’t hurting Anthropic … yet
Open source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life cycle.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRyan Reynolds Once Called His Aviation Gin Distillery ‘Disneyland for Adults.’ Now It’s Shut Down
The brand’s parent company—London-based beverage giant Diageo—is currently facing a brutal sales slump.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMicrosoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models
Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAttacks on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit: What is Putin's goal?
Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIt Was the Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion in New York City History. Then It Started to Buckle
Earlier today, two of the columns on the building’s 21st floor started to collapse, prompting an evacuation.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNYC high-rise's possible collapse prompts evacuations
New York City's fire chief said the building was in danger of 'localized' collapse, after buckling columns were found.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsDiscord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images
The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team identified and fixed the problem.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsContract killers & a staged crash: How daughter plotted mother's murder for property
A daughter allegedly hired contract killers to murder her widowed mother for property. She also sought a government job on compassionate grounds after her mother's death. The moth…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe FDA Is Changing How Your Favorite Drinks Are Labeled—What to Expect in 2026
The FDA recently announced its priorities for the year. One of its targets? Caffeinated beverages.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIn NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead?
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Space-Bound Biotech Startup Thinks It Can Cure Cognitive Decline—and It Just Launched a Historic Experiment
Mass Balance will gather data in orbit to help treat challenging diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringIEEE Honors Robotics Pioneer Toshio Fukuda
Toshio Fukuda has been blazing trails for most of his career. He is considered to be one of the most prolific scholars in robotics, writing more than 2,000 research papers and aut…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThree tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Both of those ships sustained some damage, but no one was injured; at least one of the vessels continued on its way, the maritime agency said
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance: Le Pen vows to run despite upheld graft conviction
After a court appeal rendered her eligible in theory to run while wearing an ankle tag, the far-right leader says she intends to stand next year. She repeated her plan to appeal a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsColombia’s president-elect halts transition, accuses Petro of planning coup
Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, a…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGoogle’s Pixel event is set for August 12
Google's upcoming event in August will introduce new Pixel devices.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFigma acquires team behind a vibe-coding app
The Y Combinator-backed company started a vibe-coding platform and later built an agent-creation product.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 1 Critical Mistake Fast-Growing Founders Make, According to an Entrepreneur Who Built a Multimillion-Dollar Firm
Becca Apfelstadt turned bankruptcy and heartbreak into a thriving creative agency, then exited exactly the way she designed. Now she’s teaching other founders how to do the same.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo: Shiv Sena neta assaults Dombivli hospital staff over treatment delay
Civic hospital staff in Kalyan-Dombivli suspended services protesting an assault by a corporator and relatives. The incident occurred after a perceived delay in treating a pregnan…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow drones transformed Iran's Axis of Resistance militias in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and Iraq
Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be disman…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCardinal in Morocco steps back from duties after sexual assault claims
At least five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat of sexual assault, according to an Agence France-Presse investigation, prompting the Spanish-born cleric to announce he wa…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTom’s of Maine Marketed Itself as a Natural Alternative. Now It Owes $2.9 Million Over Alleged Bacteria-Tainted Water
A federal inspection found mold-like substances and bacteria at the plant behind the “natural” toothpaste brand.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUnexplained assets alone can’t justify PMLA case, rules Allahabad high court
The Allahabad High Court ruled unexplained assets are not automatically proceeds of crime. A clear link to a scheduled offense is required for PMLA action. The court granted bai…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United Stat…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPrince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
The case brought by Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers was one of several legal battles that the prince has fought against British tabloids in recent years.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland as summit kicks off
US President Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of Nato member states’ refusal to aid Washington’s military operation in the Middle East, while noting that his country wou…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBomb explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMysterious Compound Detected on Pluto and Titan
Something on Pluto and one of Saturn’s moons, Titan, absorbs light in a way unexplained by anything in spectroscopic databases.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Head of Claude Code Says Your Startup Needs These 5 Employee Archetypes
Job titles like ‘engineer’ and ‘designer’ are melting into something new. Here’s how to build your hiring plan around the roles that actually matter, not the resume.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNike’s New Air Maxes Haven’t Even Launched Yet. They’re Already Facing a Lawsuit—From 7-Eleven
The shoes are set to drop on July 11‚ when the convenience store celebrates “Free Slurpee Day.”
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralOil prices jump 5% after U.S. revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver following ship attacks
Oil prices jumped 5% after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz prompted the Trump administration to revoke a sanctions waiver on sales of Iranian oil.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMexico Is Out of the World Cup. Its Adidas Jersey Is Still Outselling Every Other Team’s
How Adidas harnessed the country’s devoted fanbase into record sales.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFarage Says He Will Resign From UK’s Parliament, Setting Off a By-Election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIOC paves way for Russia's return to Olympics
Russian athletes will be able to take part in qualifying events for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It comes two months after the IOC lifted restrictions for Russia's ally Bel…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNetflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others
Netflix is bringing 2- to 20-minute videos to its platform through new partnerships with digital publishers, including Rolling Stone and Variety.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUtah moves to close boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
The US state of Utah has revoked the licence of a boarding school where socialite Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has “failed to provide applicab…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTidal Will Allow AI Music to Stay on Its Platform—With 1 Major Catch
The streaming platform recently unveiled its policy on AI-generated music, something that it now views as a “living document.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPrivate Equity Exits Just Tanked. Corporate Dealmakers Are to Blame
Exit values plummeted from $191 billion to $102 billion quarter-over-quarter, new data from PitchBook shows.
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