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Geopolitics

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

The Guardian – World · Europe

State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in BrazilA US government map of Africa mislabeled …

Geopolitics

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pledged on Thursday to sharpen its media challenge to China, i…

Tech & Startups

Investors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud host

TechCrunch · US

Amazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind.

Tech & Startups

Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

TechCrunch · US

Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on it…

Geopolitics

PLA 99th Anniversary

South China Morning Post – World · China

- PLA's evolution from revolutionary group to hi-tech force, emphasizing self-reliance and modernization. - PLA's rapid progress toward 2027 'world-class' go…

Geopolitics

Iran War Is Entangling a Growing List of Mideast Nations

The New York Times – World · US

As the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, more countries are being touched — and some are joining in.

Geopolitics

Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.

The New York Times – World · US

Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.

Geopolitics

Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM says it will build a credible exam system

Times of India – World · India

Parliament approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law. This legislation introduces stricter punishments for individuals involved in exam malpractices. Pr…

Geopolitics

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

BBC News – World · Europe

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Geopolitics

The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, …

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursd…

Geopolitics

Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to bre…

Geopolitics

China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines

South China Morning Post – World · China

A scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush f…

Tech & Startups

A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran

Wired · Global

A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to …

Geopolitics

US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing…

Entrepreneurship

FedEx Is Closing Shipping Centers: See a Complete List of Doomed Locations for 2026

Inc. · Global

A massive expansion project in Memphis contrasts sharply with a nationwide consolidation effort expected to eliminate hundreds of shipping centers by 2027.

Entrepreneurship

Equinox Thought It Was Critiquing AI. Critics Say It Ended Up Reinforcing a Harmful Stereotype

Inc. · Global

The fitness giant pulled an ad that sparked backlash for reinforcing stereotypes about Asian women. Here’s what it’s doing now.

Tech & Startups

Judge says Trump admin still lacks evidence for Anthropic ‘supply-chain risk’ label

TechCrunch · US

A federal judge said the Trump administration has not presented enough evidence to justify labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk, casting doubt on the governm…

Geopolitics

Trump weighs US$100,000 fee for foreign students to work in US after graduation

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Trump administration is weighing a plan to charge international students US$100,000 to stay in the country and work after graduating, according to a person…

Geopolitics

US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States sanctioned two China-based companies and a Chinese executive on Thursday over their alleged support for Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington de…

Tech & Startups

CareCloud begins to notify hundreds of thousands after hackers stole medical records

TechCrunch · US

The health tech data giant, which handles vast amounts of patients' medical data, said hackers struck one of its protected health data stores.

Entrepreneurship

Claude’s Latest Upgrade Is Driving Some Users Crazy. These 3 Tweaks May Fix It

Inc. · Global

Claude Opus 5 has been called ‘a hard model to love.’ But you can make adjustments to improve your experience.

Tech & Startups

Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance

Wired · Global

Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.

Geopolitics

Selection for next UN chief gets underway with Grynspan early front runner

South China Morning Post – World · China

Rebeca Grynspan, the former vice-president of Costa Rica, emerged as an early front runner to be the next United Nations secretary general on Thursday, as the …

Entrepreneurship

The Marketing Stunt That Helped Chipotle Score Its Best Sales Day Ever

Inc. · Global

How the chain got a record-level of customers in the door, ordering bowls and burritos, last month.

Entrepreneurship

The 1 Morning Ritual That Helps Busy CEOs Avoid Burnout and Become More Productive

Inc. · Global

Why taking control of your morning will make you a better leader.

Geopolitics

U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference

The New York Times – World · US

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

Geopolitics

Isro hiring for 746 posts barely skims record vacancy backlog

Times of India – World · India

Isro and DoS have initiated a significant recruitment drive for 746 positions. These openings include regular posts and apprenticeship opportunities for futur…

Tech & Startups

Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

TechCrunch · US

Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.

Geopolitics

Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time

The New York Times – World · US

The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recor…

Entrepreneurship

A Customer’s Story Is Worth More Than Your Entire Marketing Budget. Here’s Why

Inc. · Global

Inspiring customers to share their own stories is a superpower—and one many businesses still lack.

Geopolitics

Are Iran and Ukraine wars getting tangled in Caspian Sea?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tehran has threatened a response after a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that Kyiv says was carrying weapons to Russia. Still, Ukr…

Entrepreneurship

This AI Model Is the ‘Best AI Capitalist.’ Its Behavior Should Worry Every Business Owner

Inc. · Global

When Andon Labs had Claude Opus 5 run a simulated vending machine, it was deceitful, exploitative—and highly successful.

Entrepreneurship

The Category Starbucks Once Neglected Is Now One of Its Biggest Growth Engines

Inc. · Global

CEO Brian Niccol called refreshers “a standout platform” for Starbucks.

Geopolitics

French riot police used teargas on people trying to board small boat, charity claims

The Guardian – World · Europe

CRS officers funded by UK tried to stop boarding of boat, on day four asylum seekers died trying to cross ChannelFrench riot police funded by UK taxpayers used…

Geopolitics

Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta

BBC News – World · Europe

The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.

Entrepreneurship

EMDR and Neurofeedback Helped Me Become a Better Founder

Inc. · Global

Why building a business around your values starts with valuing your own physical and mental well-being.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Why Gulf nations are turning to China, not US, to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Indian Express – World · India

- Gulf states seek China's economic leverage to reopen Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, testing Beijing's ability to pressure Iran amid escalating US-Iran conflic…

Tech & Startups

Google says it fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI

TechCrunch · US

As experts have warned for the last two years, some companies — like Microsoft and now Google — are finding and patching an exponential number of bugs in their…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia Aims to Deter Red Sea Attacks With New Coalition

The New York Times – World · US

Facing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, Saudi Arabia has invited dozens of countries to assist it in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, diplomats say.

Geopolitics

Watch: Thousands swim into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco. Why the border collapsed today

Indian Express – World · India

- Thousands of migrants swam and used inflatable devices to cross into Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local resources and prompting calls for a national emer…

General

Thousands of migrants force their way into Spain’s African territory

NBC News – World · US

Border guards in the tiny Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the Moroccan coast were overwhelmed as crowds of young men pushed through gates and swam around the borde…

Entrepreneurship

Hunger Came Back for Ozempic Users. So Why Did They Keep Losing Weight?

Inc. · Global

Many people assume returning hunger means Ozempic has lost its effectiveness. New research suggests that’s not necessarily true.

Geopolitics

US dad who gave gun to high school shooter gets 15 years in prison

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. …

Tech & Startups

Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers

TechCrunch · US

Florida wants to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.

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