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Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIran’s injured Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei won’t attend his father’s funeral, sources say
Mojtaba Khamenei was severely injured in the strike that killed his father at the start of the war, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
“NATO is, and will always be, a transatlantic alliance but we need to rebalance it for the better,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMonaco IDs suspect in bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch
Authorities have issued an Interpol Red Notice and arrest warrant against a woman from Ukraine identified as suspect in a bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman sanctio…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe
ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHongkonger cleared of murder but guilty of manslaughter after weight-loss beating
A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted of murdering his girlfriend after jurors accepted his claim that he may have mistakenly beaten her to death whi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFans mark release of new Haruki Murakami novel at midnight event in Tokyo
Murakami’s first full-length novel featuring female protagonist releases in Tokyo
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief
Chinese President Xi Jinping has named a new head of the military’s anti-corruption body. Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted from the rank of lieutenant general to full general, was…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
India’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the real test will be whether trade lin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition
China is a country that boasts daily naps despite its stressful work rhythm. In fact, such breaks are a traditional practice dating back thousands of years. According to a survey …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWill China’s Fujian be first carrier to carry anti-torpedo system to beat Western subs?
China’s Fujian is likely to be the world’s first aircraft carrier equipped with an anti-torpedo torpedo (ATT) system, representing a world-leading hard-kill capability, a Chinese …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race
China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD has leapfrogged once more over Tesla to become the world’s largest battery-powered car manufacturer, spurred by its surging overseas shipmen…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship13 Founders Whose Businesses Changed America
In recognition of America’s 250th birthday, iconic Inc. profiles that stand the test of time.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship7 Super Dangerous Things to Build With Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Before They Get Banned Again
It’s time for everyone to use this controversial new AI to get filthy rich and/or kill us all. Here’s how.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow the Airbnb for Dogs Doubled Its Revenue in 12 Months by Pivoting to Memberships
Sniffspot was known as an Airbnb for dog parks. Then a pivot helped generate millions in new revenue.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThe downfall: Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany coach
The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 32 dead after overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
Washington has recently approved a proposed US$22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the US State Department declaring that the transfer and associa…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Boosts Memory and Helps Avoid Alzheimer’s? A New Study Proves Otherwise
A just-published clinical trial found that omega-3 fish oil supplements fail to improve memory or slow brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEastern heat threatens FIFA World Cup players and fans
Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipInspired by Matthew McConaughey, a CEO’s ‘Front Porch Test’ Reveals the Hidden Driver of Great Workplace Culture
The future of workplace culture may depend on how well people can actually talk to each other.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhen the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipVerstappen Says LEGO’s F1 Cars Make Drivers Look Like ‘Clowns.’ LEGO Is Hoping Fans Love Them
The company is following up a viral hit from last year by reimagining what made it delight fans in the first place.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar ex-junta chief makes first ASEAN outing as civilian leader
“Consensus in ASEAN is fraying over how to treat Myanmar's new administration,” analysts say
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe
UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7CLast week’s heatwave across western Europe shattered national June r…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCourt awards HK$251,000 to family of late helper sacked during cancer battle
A Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$251,000 (US$32,000) to the family of a domestic helper who was dismissed by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cer…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela's Acting President Rodríguez angrily defends earthquake response
Acting President Rodríguez defends governement response amid criticism on the earthquake in Venezuela
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa
Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a new study by researchers at t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong moves antenatal care to public hospitals in reform push
Expectant mothers in Hong Kong requiring government antenatal services will only need to visit public hospitals, rather than maternal and child health centres, under a change taki…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsE Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue
And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina-EU trade, Xi touts ‘global influence’, Nato summit
China told the European Union that it is willing to increase purchases of EU goods to help pare a massive trade gap, potentially easing the risk of a trade war. Commerce Minister …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBeyoncé, Steve Jobs, and Warren Buffett All Swear by the Exact Same Rule for Success
It’s not about money or talent. The one thing these wildly different icons have in common is a brutal boundary-setting strategy called the “Bullseye Rule.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Received 10 Offers for My Business. One Costly Mistake Could Have Cut My Payout by Hundreds of Thousands
The biggest risks in a business sale often appear before due diligence even begins.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘The Bear’ Made This Productivity Habit Famous. Science Says It Actually Works
Carmy Berzatto’s famous lists aren’t just great TV—they’re a proven way to reduce decision fatigue, sharpen focus, and perform consistently under pressure.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe ‘Father of the Internet’ Is Retiring. This 1 Factor From Childhood Motivated Him to Connect the World
Vinton Cerf was in his 30s when he started working on a project that became the backbone of the internet.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Some Consumer Brands Are Rethinking Prime Day After Amazon’s Biggest Event Ever
Even while consumer spending hit $26.4 billion, shrinking brand margins pose a challenge.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIf the Power Goes Out for 30 Days, Could Your Business Survive?
A federal warning about the power grid reveals a strategic blind spot most organizations share. Leaders who close it now will have a significant advantage.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway.
As the parent of two little girls, I often think about how their childhood is different from mine. The seven-year-old is learning about AI at school. The five-year-old is given in…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit
After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and re…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Has 1 Strict Rule That Could Improve Your Next Event
About 1,000 people will join the couple at Madison Square Garden tonight.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEmployee training hours in Hong Kong hit 14-year high amid AI push: survey
The average number of training hours an employee in Hong Kong undergoes has hit a 14-year high as companies push for greater technology adoption and skills upgrading, a survey has…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJohor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state election
Johor’s caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has criticised Malaysia’s federal government for delays in the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is the proposed US firearms home-delivery plan which could benefit Trump Jr?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed a rule change that would allow licensed…
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