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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court again rejects cap on political campaign spending limits
The US Supreme Court has again struck down campaign spending limits, this time rejecting federal restrictions on coordinated spending between political parties and their candidat…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List
Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, has been recognised for his bravery in this year’s Honours List, while eminent economist Lawrence …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipEveryone Thought AI Was Killing Entry-Level Jobs. They Were Wrong
A massive new study reveals the entry-level roles automated by AI aren’t disappearing—they’re getting a major promotion.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificantOn first hearing, it is a position that sounds reasonable. “When our …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The birthright citizenship order, which Mr. Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administration’s broad immigration crackdown
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Why Sachin Ahir’s switch to Shinde faction is a setback for Thackeray| Above the Fold| 30.06.2025
The episode takes a look latest political developments in Maharashtra as another Sachin Ahir joins Eknath Shinde’s camp; Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal; the rollout of the S…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipForget Elon Musk: This Tech Titan Just Crashed the Billionaire Top 5 With a $77 Billion Surge
The recently-crowned fifth richest man in the world is worth more than Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Bill Gates.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsTesla starts testing Cybercab without pedals or a steering wheel in Austin
The company may finally be ready to try to deliver on Elon Musk's years-long promise of launching a robotaxi network of its own.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsItalian MEP suggests government wants to ‘hide truth’ about Albania migrant centre
Cristina Guarda says delegation was denied access to cells in offshore detention facility, at which six people have attempted suicideAn Italian MEP has questioned whether the Ital…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Clinicians Worry Medicare’s New $50 Weight-Loss Program Could Backfire
For the first time ever, Medicare will cover drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. But a strict BMI checklist and a 2027 deadline have some experts expressing concern.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsMonaco parcel bomb: How Ukraine-born tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev got injured in suspected assassination bid
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in Monaco, injuring three people, including Ukraine-born busine…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMonaco bombing was ‘attempted assassination’, not terror attack, say prosecutors – as it happened
Authorities are still searching to identify the suspect of an alleged assassination attempt of a Ukrainian business tycoonin MadridMore than 1 million undocumented migrants and as…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsNew York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Surprising Reason Why Venus Williams Voluntarily Puts Herself on a Performance Improvement Plan
The athlete and entrepreneur doesn’t think a performance improvement plan is a bad thing. Here’s why.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsX now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use
X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHouse prices fall in four capital cities as Sydney values drop nearly $50,000 this year
More than half of homes taken to auction not selling while median property price in Adelaide started to slide in JuneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMaple Leafs linked to blockbuster trade for Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski
The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski, who had a Norris Trophy-winning campaign, according to reports. The price fo…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsArcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused metals
Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender student athletes
The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes, upholding laws in West Virginia and Idaho banning them from fem…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber
Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225mMonaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leade…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEnergy expert Yang Tao returns from Norway to China University of Petroleum
An engineer who spent decades in Norway’s energy industry has returned as distinguished professor at the China University of Petroleum-Beijing, a post he says will build a bridge …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMatt Ross Walked Into a Failing Music School and Built It Into a National Brand
He turned chaos into a business model twice.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAmazon launches new $1 billion FDE org, following OpenAI and Anthropic
Engineers on the new team will embed within companies to deploy purpose-built agents, focusing on fast deployments and customer self-sufficiency.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPodcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing game
Users will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsParcel Bomb Explodes in Monaco, Injuring 3
The blast seriously injured three people, including a child, according to the authorities, who said the assailant was on the run.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump defiant after US Supreme Court blocks bid to end birthright citizenship
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, upholding a longsta…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order
In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a Trump administration executive order targeting birthright citizenship, preserving a defining principle of what …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order that would have changed constitutional guarantees that people born on US soil are citizens. The court also ruled on campaig…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipUber and Waymo Just Ended Their Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership. The Bigger Fight Is What Comes Next
In the Arizona city, users can no longer request a Waymo through Uber. The change represents a larger battle over who will control the future of robotaxis.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender girls in school sports: What the ruling means
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The US Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender girls from playing on scho…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Italy’s Failure to Make the Soccer World Cup Says About Its Wider Woes
For some Italians, their team’s absence from the biggest tournament in soccer is a metaphor for a broader national malaise.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes
Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollutionThe unruly chaos of Delhi’s roads would be unrecognisable without …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS birthright citizenship: What does Trump's loss mean?
The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, leaving US law unchanged. But why was the issue so important to Donald Trump, and what does …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdow…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Leadership Skill That Changes How You See Everything
The real upgrade isn’t intelligence. It’s awareness.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMark Zuckerberg and Meta Just Learned the Hard Way That Great Leadership Still Comes Down to 1 Word
Meta’s recent struggles in the AI race prove that trust remains every leader’s greatest competitive advantage.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWill alleged crime ties damage Serbia's ruling party?
Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the iss…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPortugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fight
After waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Pakistan has created a petroleum price stabilisation fund
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Pakistan has created a Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund to cushion consumers from fuel price fluctuations. • The f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine religious group challenges Marcos, seeks to shield senator over probe
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr faced a stern challenge on Tuesday after the influential Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) religious movement staged a protest on Metro Manila’s bu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNvidia to boost its China robotics team amid emergence of physical AI
US chip giant Nvidia is ramping up a talent drive for its robotics team in China, a market whose vendors account for the lion’s share of global shipments. The Silicon Valley firm …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSwift Boost Mission: an opportunity for science and defense
Instead of letting a 22-year-old space telescope fall to Earth, NASA wants to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory with a robotic spacecraft designed to boost the telescope b…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela survivors pulled from rubble days after quakes
Almost a week after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, survivors were still being found alive by rescuers that have come from abroad to help. Salvadorean rescuers reach…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS lawmaker Ro Khanna defends calling witness ‘racist’ in explosive China committee clash
Ro Khanna, the ranking member of the US House Select Committee on China, has defended calling a witness “racist” during testimony last week over comments on Chinese-Americans who …
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