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Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. continues to hold talks with Iran to reach a new peace deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran…
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Geopolitics
Police use water cannons to halt Karni Sena rally in Jaipur
Times of India – World · India
Police used water cannons and mild force to stop a Karni Sena protest march. Demonstrators moved towards the BJP office instead of the district collectorate. P…
Entrepreneurship
A New Study Found VC-Backed Startups Are More Likely to Commit Fraud. AI Could Make the Problem Worse
Inc. · Global
Researchers say some startups fake success to keep investor money flowing.
Entrepreneurship
Every High-Performing Team Needs 4 Roles. Most Leaders Forget the 1 That Matters Most
Inc. · Global
David Kantor’s four communication roles can transform how teams make decisions. But one role is routinely overlooked, especially when the stakes are highest.
Tech & Startups
Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
TechCrunch · US
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they di…
Engineering
The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaO…
Geopolitics
Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was operating at about 10% of capacity because of a lack of cooling river water. In Romania, the military blew up a rock out…
Tech & Startups
WhatsApp says it is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
TechCrunch · US
Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out …
Geopolitics
Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
The Guardian – World · Europe
European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more peopleThe president of the European Commission has c…
Geopolitics
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35
The Hindu – World · India
"The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders," a witness from the area told on condition of anonymity for s…
Geopolitics
Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls
The New York Times – World · US
Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger.
Geopolitics
Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Hindu – World · India
Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language
Geopolitics
Russian officials say 11 killed in Ukrainian strikes
The Hindu – World · India
The death toll from a drone attack on Russia's seaside village of Arkhipo-Osipovka rose to seven, with three children among them, the crisis task force for Rus…
Tech & Startups
Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire leads $1B round for nuclear startup Valar Atomics
TechCrunch · US
Valar Atomics raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation after signing a development deal with Nvidia in June.
Entrepreneurship
Boomers and Gen-Zers Speak Different Languages at Work—and It’s Causing Massive Workplace Problems
Inc. · Global
From Gen-Z’s ‘delulu’ to Boomer office speak, shifting jargon is causing real workplace confusion—and prompting a new fix.
Geopolitics
Iraqi Kurdish leader in Damascus for talks on Syria Kurds' deal: sources
The Hindu – World · India
After clashes between Syrian Kurdish fighters and the new authorities' forces in January this year, the two sides reached a deal to integrate Syrian Kurdish in…
Geopolitics
Why is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir rocked by protests? | Explained
The Hindu – World · India
What is the political relationship between Islamabad and PoK? What has India said about the Rawalakot protests?
Tech & Startups
Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries
TechCrunch · US
Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.
Tech & Startups
Congress’ favorite AI tool? ChatGPT
TechCrunch · US
House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize…
Entrepreneurship
Starbucks Just Announced the Return of Its Most Famous Drink. But Its CEO Says It Still Won’t Be Around Forever
Inc. · Global
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back, but only for a limited time.
Tech & Startups
Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest
TechCrunch · US
Wispr Flow's new terms of service indicate it will introduce a notetaker that generates meeting summaries and action items.
Geopolitics
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
BBC News – World · Europe
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Entrepreneurship
A Scientist Couldn’t Get His Research Funded. So He Turned to OnlyFans and Meme Coins
Inc. · Global
Daniel Blumstein says his account, OnlyMarms, is less about cute animals and more about the research funding crisis threatening long-running science.
Entrepreneurship
He Started a Side Hustle From His Spare Bedroom. Now, It’s a $4 Million Retail Powerhouse
Inc. · Global
Caleb Ashton has turned his gaming and collectibles business into an online platform as well as a brick-and-mortar store.
Entrepreneurship
Dunkin’ Is Giving Away 1 Million Refreshers Today. The Real Story Is How It Told Fans
Inc. · Global
The doughnut chain seems to be going all in on a specific marketing channel.
Geopolitics
Russian strike burns 8 million books in Ukraine: publisher
The Hindu – World · India
It is not the first time Russia has struck a major publishing centre, drawing accusations from Kyiv that Moscow was specifically targeting them
Geopolitics
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
The Guardian – World · Europe
Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week. The incident has led to a poli…
Geopolitics
Ceuta: EU calls borders a 'shared European responsibility'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The European Commission has offered Morocco more support at the border to Ceuta and Melilla, and called for "united action" from the bloc on border security. I…
Geopolitics
Hard-right Reform U.K. vow to use navy to stop small boats
The Hindu – World · India
They come as Mr. Farage and Reform — which led national polls for around 18 months but have seen that lead disappear in recent weeks — are embroiled in a serie…
Entrepreneurship
Think Cognitive Decline Is Inevitable? Scientists May Have Just Found a Way to Reverse Brain Aging
Inc. · Global
Researchers at Texas A&M say a nasal spray reduced age-related brain inflammation, restored cellular energy, and improved memory for an extended period of …
Geopolitics
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
BBC News – World · Europe
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Geopolitics
Extreme heat costs Asia's poorest workers health and wages
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
From Delhi to Quezon, as temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects …
Geopolitics
Nauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero
The New York Times – World · US
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.
Geopolitics
Russia says civilians killed in strike on Black Sea resort
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Moscow has accued Kyiv of stepping up attacks on civilian targets in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put Ukraine's chief peace…
Geopolitics
Binging on cringe: It's as addictive as 'eating junk food'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social me…
Geopolitics
Russian Strike Destroyed Millions of H.I.V. Prevention Supplies in Ukraine
The New York Times – World · US
No medications were affected, but if new prevention items are not procured, aid groups fear a surge in new infections next year.
Geopolitics
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
BBC News – World · Europe
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
Geopolitics
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
The Guardian – World · Europe
Juan Jesús Vivas says influx seen as ‘at least encouraged or permitted’ by Rabat, as Spain demands EU solidarityExplainer: why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint?…
Geopolitics
Israel conveys 'concerns' to U.S. on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Netanyahu's office demanded more concrete disarmament by Hamas, which on July 31 announced it would give up weapons under Mr Trump's plan to a nascent Pale…
Entrepreneurship
Everyone Criticized Ferrari’s New EV. Then Buyers Proved Them Wrong
Inc. · Global
Great brands don’t win everyone. They win the right people.
Startups
MakeMyTrip’s Q1 beats travel headwinds
Your Story · India
MakeMyTrip reported strong Q1 FY27 growth despite macroeconomic disruptions, driven by diversified travel demand, robust gains across business segments and exp…
Entrepreneurship
We Sold Our Company for 8 Figures. Then We Realized We Were Running Our Business Better Than Our Marriage
Inc. · Global
Businesses don’t drift toward their goals. They’re steered there, on purpose, at regular intervals. Relationships are no different.
Geopolitics
Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France
The Washington Post – World · US
Nadezhdin was prohibited from running in parliamentary elections in September. He posted a video from Paris, saying, "I'm alive and free."
Geopolitics
Myanmar Junta Allows Aung San Suu Kyi Rare Contact With an Outsider
The New York Times – World · US
The ousted civilian leader, now 81, met with a representative of the Red Cross. Her long absence from public view had raised concerns about her health.
Tech & Startups
Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate
TechCrunch · US
Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pen…
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