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Entrepreneurship

Fanatics Wants to Be More Than a Sports Company. This Deal Shows Just How Far It Will Go

Inc. · Global

Michael Rubin’s sports empire recently made a sizable purchase. It foreshadows the brand’s long-term strategy in the marketplace.

Geopolitics

Watch your daughter die: Man held for filming wife’s ‘suicide’, sends clip to parents

Times of India – World · India

A husband was arrested in Bagalkot for allegedly filming his wife's suicide. The deceased, Bhagyashree Jigallur, was reportedly gasping for help during a vide…

Tech & Startups

eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019

TechCrunch · US

Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot was concoc…

Geopolitics

Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.

Geopolitics

‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.

Geopolitics

What is Oman-Iran Hormuz fee proposal, and can it break nuclear talks deadlock

Indian Express – World · India

- Proposal to charge fees on Hormuz vessels faces mixed reactions from Iran and Oman, potentially easing US-Iran stalemate. - Iran claims strait lies within …

Entrepreneurship

He Ran Outback Steakhouse’s Parent Company. Now He’s Taking on Cracker Barrel’s Turnaround

Inc. · Global

The move comes a year after the chain’s controversial rebrand left customers questioning whether leadership understood the brand.

Geopolitics

'What your price, will give Rs 10,000': Bengaluru woman records harasser

Times of India – World · India

A Bengaluru woman bravely confronted a fruit seller who allegedly harassed her early Monday. She recorded the entire incident on her mobile phone, capturing hi…

Geopolitics

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

BBC News – World · Europe

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Tech & Startups

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

TechCrunch · US

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools …

Geopolitics

Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan; dozens reported missing

The Washington Post – World · US

There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes were left without power.

Geopolitics

As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks

The New York Times – World · US

Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of …

Geopolitics

Why do Indians account for nearly 60% of the drop in Canada’s permanent residency numbers

Indian Express – World · India

- Canada’s immigration slowdown has sharply reduced Indian permanent residents (36,910 vs. 49,115 in 2025), accounting for 57% of the 12.5% overall decline. …

Geopolitics

19 booked for illegally registering land belonging to Tamil Nadu's Meenakshi temple

Times of India – World · India

Madurai police registered a criminal case against nineteen individuals for alleged property fraud. Two former revenue officials and two sub-registrars were na…

Geopolitics

Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.

Engineering

Laboratoria’s Mariana Costa Empowers Women in Tech

IEEE Spectrum · Global

In shaping her career, Peru native Mariana Costa has asked herself a question: What can I do to make life better for women in Latin America?The answer she land…

Entrepreneurship

5 Questions Every CEO Should Ask in Their First 3 Months on the Job

Inc. · Global

New CEOs who ask these questions will build stronger companies.

Tech & Startups

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed

TechCrunch · US

HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as au…

Geopolitics

India has sent ‘formal’ invite to Nepal PM Balendra Shah: MEA

The Hindu – World · India

Nepali media had reported that Mr. Shah’s advisor discussed the visit with NSA Ajit Doval during a visit to Delhi in early July; formal invite sent through dip…

Geopolitics

Trump’s irritation over leak signals strains as Netanyahu visits White House

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump voiced ⁠irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli pri…

Geopolitics

How a new US bill could ease green card path for Indian H-1B visa holders

Indian Express – World · India

- Senator Padilla introduces bill to grant permanent residency to immigrants with 7+ years in the U.S., no criminal record, and other criteria, countering Trum…

Geopolitics

South Korean stock market at three-month low as AI sell-off intensifies

The Guardian – World · Europe

Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks h…

Geopolitics

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

- Oman proposes managing Hormuz with Iran via voluntary fees to resolve trade disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli conflict. - U.S. threatens to resume strikes …

Geopolitics

‘We Are Not Learning Anything’: India’s Gen Z Rage Is a Test for Modi

The New York Times – World · US

As India’s huge youth population surges, the government faces pressure to fix an education system that leaves many ill prepared for university, let alone for t…

Startups

5 Fiction books that offer surprising life lessons

Your Story · India

Discover five fiction books that deliver unexpected life lessons on resilience, purpose, relationships, and personal growth.

Entrepreneurship

Microsoft Says Its New AI Beats OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic at Cybersecurity

Inc. · Global

Microsoft unveiled a new cybersecurity AI system that it says is more effective—and less expensive—than the competition.

Geopolitics

GSK heads to Cambridge with long-awaited positive vibes | Nils Pratley

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pharmaceutical company’s move to new £400m research centre accompanied by encouraging news for shareholders“A vote of confidence in British business,” trumpete…

Geopolitics

Gone in 16 days: Dehradun’s Rs 16 crore bridge collapses in rain

Times of India – World · India

A newly inaugurated bridge's approach road collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The incident occurred just seventeen days after the bridge opened to traffic. Offic…

Geopolitics

FIFA plans to form new commercial subsidiary and sell stake

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member association…

Tech & Startups

Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

TechCrunch · US

The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied.

Geopolitics

Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics

The Hindu – World · India

History offers numerous examples of ethics shaping international politics. Foreign policy is not merely an exercise in strategic calculation; it is also shaped…

Geopolitics

Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran

The Hindu – World · India

The fact is that, at the moment — and this could change within an hour -- the Iranians are firing at everything in the region except one country: the State of …

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy has a ’good meeting’ with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Geopolitics

Japan earthquake: What we know so far

BBC News – World · Europe

Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Geopolitics

France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees

The New York Times – World · US

Faced with massive blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.

Startups

Why readers connect more deeply with flawed characters

Your Story · India

Here's why flawed characters resonate with readers, creating deeper emotional connections through vulnerability, mistakes, and growth.

Entrepreneurship

Jim Collins Just Revealed His 3-Part Test for Knowing You’re in the Right Career

Inc. · Global

You might be great at your job and paid well for it. Jim Collins says that still isn’t proof you’re doing the work you’re built for.

Geopolitics

What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan

The New York Times – World · US

At least one person who was found in a collapsed house was killed, and about 50 others were injured on Tuesday in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.

Geopolitics

Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake

The New York Times – World · US

The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.

Entrepreneurship

Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Was Built on the Wrong Technology. His Next Move Changed Everything

Inc. · Global

Here’s what happened when Huang went back to the drawing board and started over.

Geopolitics

UK politics: Tories’ Philp rejects French claim that shots fired from naval boat near him were training exercise – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shadow minister says there was no warning and ‘it looked and sounded like deliberate intimidation’Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him …

Geopolitics

Zelensky has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump as he seeks more cooperation with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Tuesday ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, with the two leaders discussing …

Entrepreneurship

Nvidia Just Bet $5 Billion on an AI Startup Most People Have Never Heard Of. Here’s Why

Inc. · Global

The startup receiving the funds is working on what it calls ‘the most important technical problem of our time.’

Geopolitics

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

BBC News – World · Europe

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Geopolitics

Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office

The Guardian – World · Europe

Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to TrumpCanadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 20…

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