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Engineering

Poetry for Engineers: A Martian Rover Sends a Postcard Home

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Already, I’ve almost forgotten rain;I know I will never know that again.I move forward with the powers you gave meto live up to my name, Curiosity.This is a la…

Entrepreneurship

Everyone Watches the Shark in ‘Jaws.’ Leaders Should Watch the Mayor

Inc. · Global

Leadership lessons can come from the unlikeliest blockbuster.

Geopolitics

As Trump Escalates Trade War With Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

The New York Times – World · US

While Mark Carney weighs his next steps, some provincial leaders point to oil, electricity and potash as powerful leverage against U.S. economic pressure.

Geopolitics

Pradhan quits: What oppn can learn from CJP-led students protest

Times of India – World · India

In a remarkable turn of events, student protests led to resignation of Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, showcasing the power of grassroots activism. The Cock…

Geopolitics

2 dead after small plane crashes into house in Germany

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two men died when a light aircraft crashed into a single-family home in the northern German state of Lower Saxony on Saturday. A police spokesman reported that…

Geopolitics

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missiles as Iran reports first night without US strikes in two weeksYemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile …

Geopolitics

Ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi's granddaughter booked for slapping SBI manager

Times of India – World · India

Adyar police registered a case against Kayalvizhi Alagiri for assaulting a bank manager. The incident occurred after an argument regarding a malfunctioning lif…

Geopolitics

Quashing of FIRs, compensation & 5-point Charter: What Centre, CJP said in joint press meet

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar. This decision followed three rounds of talks with the central government delegation. The g…

Geopolitics

Iran Journey Reveals Society’s Wartime Defiance and Hope

The New York Times – World · US

From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful.

Geopolitics

Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong lawmakers have said they gained new insights on how best to assist the government in creating the city’s first five-year plan following an unpreceden…

Geopolitics

China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze River

South China Morning Post – World · China

China finished the first high-speed railway tunnel under the Yangtze River on Friday, marking a major step forward in the construction of a line that will one …

Entrepreneurship

A New Harvard Study Reveals Why Some Young Workers Turn AI Into Results—and Others Don’t

Inc. · Global

Instead of assuming that younger workers will integrate AI into their jobs with ease, follow these guidelines to help them be successful.

Startups

5 Books that teach you how to live with fewer expectations

Your Story · India

Discover five insightful books that encourage acceptance, contentment, and freedom from unrealistic expectations and constant striving.

Geopolitics

Could 'mesh networks' help overcome authoritarians' internet blocks?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there ar…

Tech & Startups

Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)

Wired · Global

Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.

Geopolitics

Treasure as trinkets: Zendaya’s earrings renew debate on ownership of ancient artefacts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jewellery made from BC Iran worn at Odyssey photocall throws spotlight on the trade of rare archeological findsThe Odyssey has stormed cinemas, but while its t…

Geopolitics

How China is using film diplomacy to project a better image across Africa

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing’s soft power drive to win African hearts through cinema was on display recently in Bujumbura, where Chinese dragon and lion dances merged with sacred B…

Entrepreneurship

5 Small-Business Ideas That Can Replace Your 9-to-5 in a Year

Inc. · Global

From online businesses to service startups, these small-business ideas can quickly become your full-time focus.

Entrepreneurship

A Pink ‘Latina Power’ Hat Sparked a Debate. The $4.4 Trillion Story Behind It Is Much Bigger

Inc. · Global

Latina Power isn’t just a phrase. It’s an economic force.

Tech & Startups

3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

Wired · Global

These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.

Geopolitics

Elon Musk's SpaceX in talks to sell Pentagon billions in AI data-centre capacity

Times of India – World · India

SpaceX is discussing a multi-billion dollar deal with the US Defense Department. This agreement would provide data-center capacity for advanced artificial inte…

General

‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns

NBC News – World · US

India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests on Saturday after the country’s education minister resigned and the government agreed to…

Tech & Startups

Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)

Wired · Global

I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.

Tech & Startups

The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days

Wired · Global

Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.

Geopolitics

Punjabi woman strangled to death in Canada; Indian-origin boyfriend arrested for murder

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of in…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong mandates fire escape hoods in hotels and guest houses to boost safety

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong hotels and guest houses are required to provide fire escape hoods to ensure customer safety, the city’s home affairs minister has said, with authorit…

Geopolitics

Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Comment follows news Axel Rudakubana was transferred from prison to psychiatric hospitalThe lawyer for the families of Axel Rudakubana’s victims has said the S…

Geopolitics

Wildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of French city of Bordeaux

The Hindu – World · India

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 2,00,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain

Geopolitics

India’s education minister quits in major win for youth protesters

South China Morning Post – World · China

India’s education minister resigned on Saturday after coming under intense pressure from young protesters, with outrage over leaked examination questions compo…

Geopolitics

Lucy Harrison’s father was holding the gun that killed her but was never arrested. Now her mother wants Andy Burnham to take up the case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Eighteen months after her daughter’s death in Texas, Jane Coates hopes new PM can persuade US authorities to reopen caseLucy Harrison felt that 2024 was her be…

Geopolitics

What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?

The Guardian – World · Europe

After a Kyiv visit, rightwing firebrand now supports Ukraine – but perhaps it’s just because Trump favors a winnerLaura Loomer, the online Maga provocateur, ha…

Geopolitics

What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

A People’s Liberation Army helicopter’s unprecedented flight in the Taiwan Strait has raised concerns in Taipei that Beijing is rehearsing a new kind of operat…

Tech & Startups

‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way

Wired · Global

Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.

Tech & Startups

GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy

Wired · Global

GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking on construction sites, the labour commissioner has rev…

Geopolitics

Iranian threat to Air Force One prompted Trump to swap plane during NATO Summit

Indian Express – World · India

- **Trump switched planes in Turkey** due to a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and his aircraft, prompting Secret Service to urge a sec…

Geopolitics

Family of missing Rohingya footballer fear he is among 500 believed dead in Myanmar shipwrecks

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘I can’t tolerate this life,’ said the 24-year-old in his last voice message to his relatives. Attacked by the military, a rebel army and criminal gangs, Siraz…

Geopolitics

How Tā Moko, the Māori Tattoo Art, Made A Comeback in New Zealand

The New York Times – World · US

Young Māori in New Zealand are embracing tā moko, the ritual tattoos that were banned under British colonial rule and became an act of protest in the 1970s.

Entrepreneurship

Long-Term Happiness Comes Down to 3 Things. Most Entrepreneurs Get 1 Wrong

Inc. · Global

The antidote is a deeper commitment to craft, purpose, and continuous self-development.

Entrepreneurship

Her Customers Complained on TikTok. What Happened Next Changed the Business

Inc. · Global

Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson turned her social media platforms into a focus group, product lab, and customer research team all at once.

Tech & Startups

How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?

Wired · Global

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

Tech & Startups

Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish

Wired · Global

Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.

Geopolitics

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under expanded scheme

South China Morning Post – World · China

Close to 170 mainland Chinese motorists are expected to arrive in Hong Kong on Saturday under an expanded cross-border travel scheme, with hotels rolling out a…

Geopolitics

Who pays when overheated roads melt and rails buckle?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Heatwaves come and go, and while this is happening with increasing frequency and intensity – as this year’s record-breaking temperatures show – they slip from …

Geopolitics

Indonesian rescuers search for missing speedboat with 11 European tourists, two local crew members

The Hindu – World · India

The vessel departed from Tanjung Unauna regency on July 24, bound for Marisa Port in the neighbouring Gorontalo province but failed to arrive as scheduled

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