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Entrepreneurship

A Political Candidate Says She Joined Dating Apps to Find Love, Not Voters. Then Bumble and Hinge Banned Her

Inc. · Global

Alina Bonsell says her post-match icebreaker was a joke. Her case tests when political disclosure on dating apps becomes campaign solicitation.

Geopolitics

Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain

The Guardian – World · Europe

Return of winds and extreme heat threaten firefighters’ attempts to bring blazes under controlNearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites on Fra…

Geopolitics

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

The Guardian – World · Europe

Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackoutAt least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pak…

Geopolitics

13 Indians stranded aboard vessel in Ukraine amid 'repeated drone, missile attacks'

Times of India – World · India

- Aastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics, business, global affairs, and social issues. - Focuses on policy, governance, and their im…

Geopolitics

Germany: Low Rhine River levels could push economy into stagnation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption co…

Geopolitics

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

BBC News – World · Europe

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Entrepreneurship

The Hidden $10 Million Mistake Most Fast-Growing Startups Make After Hiring Sales Reps

Inc. · Global

Ramping is the single biggest variable in how quickly your sales team starts bringing in revenue.

Entrepreneurship

The FAA Just Discovered a New Safety Problem With Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets

Inc. · Global

The aircraft maker is facing scrutiny from the government agency over 453 U.S.-registered airplanes.

Geopolitics

Meet Anahat Singh, the Gen Z star who created history for India with a world squash title

Times of India – World · India

Anahat Singh became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. She chose to defer college, dedicating a year to her sport. This decision ref…

Geopolitics

Aquariums Are Relocating 30 Beluga Whales in ‘Unprecedented’ Rescue

The New York Times – World · US

Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits and a police escort.

Geopolitics

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

BBC News – World · Europe

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

Geopolitics

French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

BBC News – World · Europe

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Entrepreneurship

55 Percent of Leaders Regret AI Layoffs—and a Major Hiring Reversal Has Begun

Inc. · Global

A wave of corporate regret and flawed tech rollouts is forcing Ford, IBM, and others to quietly bring back the human talent they cut.

Entrepreneurship

An iPhone for Just $18 a Month? Here’s How Apple’s New Upgrade Program Works

Inc. · Global

A new Apple Upgrade program is rolling out for devices like iPhones and Watches, while two other options sunset.

Geopolitics

France, Spain make headway against wildfires but new heatwave looms

South China Morning Post – World · China

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of thousands of people across France and Spain, as we…

Entrepreneurship

Costco Offered Shoppers Free Samples of Water. Retail Experts Say It’s a Brilliant Strategy

Inc. · Global

From Kirkland water to toilet paper in plastic bags, the supermarket giant’s weirdest samples reveal how subtle retail psychology can drive massive sales.

Geopolitics

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump eulogised Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday as a fixture of national politics and unflinching foreign policy hawk, as the …

Geopolitics

Japan earthquake: Aerial footage captures collapsed building, 400-year-old castle in ruins

Indian Express – World · India

- **Earthquake damage**: 7.1-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto, Japan, collapsing a shopping mall and trapping people, with feared casualties. - **Historic site受损…

Tech & Startups

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

TechCrunch · US

The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.

Geopolitics

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

BBC News – World · Europe

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Entrepreneurship

One of America’s Biggest Liquor Distributors Just Filed for Bankruptcy. An Expert Warns a Massive Ripple Effect Could Follow

Inc. · Global

Facing up to $10 billion in liabilities, the former top-three distributor is officially winding down its operations, leaving major brands in limbo.

Geopolitics

Watch: The moment quake hit Japan

BBC News – World · Europe

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Geopolitics

Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock: ‘I was quite scared’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling…

Geopolitics

Fact check: Berlin Pride attack claims debunked

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Following the Islamist terrorist attack at Berlin Pride, rumors, false claims and misleading videos have been spreading on social media. DW Fact check examines…

Entrepreneurship

Your Customers Want Longer Evenings. Your Body Wants Earlier Mornings.

Inc. · Global

As Congress debates locking in daylight time year-round, founders are caught between the business upside of evening light and the health case for morning sun.

Geopolitics

Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview

South China Morning Post – World · China

- US Undersecretary Jacob Helberg discusses AI rivalry with China, rare earths strategy, and Philippines' Pax Silica commitment. - Curbs on foreign access to…

Geopolitics

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

BBC News – World · Europe

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

Tech & Startups

PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat

TechCrunch · US

After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value …

General

Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police say

NBC News – World · US

Grenadian police said their nearly week-old search for a missing North Carolina woman is still active, with hopes of finding the swimmer alive.

Geopolitics

Germany’s AfD Opposes Pride Flags but May Win Support After L.G.B.T.Q. Attack

The New York Times – World · US

Analysts say a recent attack on a Pride celebration is likely to focus fall elections on issues favoring the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Entrepreneurship

A New Report Reveals the Surprising Truth About Dating Startup Founders. It’s Not What Most People Think

Inc. · Global

The League’s Founder Compatibility Report reveals the traits modern daters are attracted to, as well as the ones they’re actively avoiding.

Geopolitics

Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s emergence as a global biotechnology innovation hub has become a source of strategic concern in the United States, prompting policymakers in Washington …

Geopolitics

Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruptionFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

Guardian Essential poll: Angus Taylor’s approval rating crashes and One Nation support plateaus

The Guardian – World · Europe

Survey also shows Australians rounding on the government over its handling of inflation and the cost-of-living crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Entrepreneurship

Shark Week Has Lasted Nearly 40 Years. Here’s What Businesses Can Learn From It

Inc. · Global

Four decades later, Shark Week is still feeding the power of a great brand.

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the US

TechCrunch · US

Users get an X Visa debit card, which they can immediately add to Apple Pay and use to make instant peer-to-peer transfers within the app without fees or limit…

Geopolitics

EU civil protection mechanism: Coordinating Europe's firefighters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effec…

Geopolitics

Poland: Top court rejects recognizing EU same-sex marriages

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Poland's constitutional court has overturned plans to recognize same-sex marriages that took place in other EU member states. This defies an order from the EU'…

Tech & Startups

WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

TechCrunch · US

Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.

Geopolitics

Telling Hong Kong judge to retire early is sufficient penalty for plagiarism: experts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Telling a Hong Kong judge found to have plagiarised submissions in his judgments to retire early is a sufficient penalty, as he has already suffered reputation…

Geopolitics

Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the hea…

Geopolitics

Could US airstrikes stop insurgency in Mali?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might we…

Geopolitics

Footprints in Kenya shed light on prehistoric human cousin Paranthropus

South China Morning Post – World · China

Footprints left on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya ⁠around 1.43 million years ago are providing new insight into the size and behaviour of a species in the…

Geopolitics

Trump rebukes Netanyahu on plans to share Iran intel: ‘Why didn’t you just tell it to me’

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump rebuked Netanyahu for not directly informing him about Iran's nuclear activity, highlighting strained US-Israel relations. - Trump claims US monitors…

Geopolitics

Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight

The Guardian – World · Europe

The A350 landed in Toulouse 24 hours and 24 minutes after leaving Melbourne as airline plans direct London serviceFollow our Australia news live blog for lates…

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