Geopolitics
A Melting Glacier in Nepal Was a Time Bomb. There Are More to Come.
The New York Times – World · US
A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common.
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Entrepreneurship
New CEOs Don’t Need All the Answers. They Need to Ask the Questions Everyone Else Avoids in the First 100 Days
Inc. · Global
It’s about knowing what to ask, and having the humility to truly listen.
Tech & Startups
Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
TechCrunch · US
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high …
Geopolitics
China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There
The New York Times – World · US
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ bo…
Geopolitics
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final
BBC News – World · Europe
Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
Geopolitics
Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
The New York Times – World · US
Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
Tech & Startups
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
Wired · Global
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.
Geopolitics
Six Months In, Iran Appears Stronger and U.S. Goals Unclear
The New York Times – World · US
Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.
Tech & Startups
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
TechCrunch · US
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall per…
Geopolitics
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
BBC News – World · Europe
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Entrepreneurship
Buc-ee’s Thinks It’s Defending a Trademark. Beavercreek, Ohio Thinks It’s Defending Its Identity
Inc. · Global
The backlash to the gas station chain’s latest lawsuit proves the emotional power of logos and symbolism.
Geopolitics
Nepal flood toll rises to 579; nearly 2,000 still missing
The Hindu – World · India
More than 4,500 people, including 85 Indians, were rescued; 98 Indian tourists are still unaccounted for; the Nepal govt. allows foreign experts to join the se…
Entrepreneurship
Think 8 Hours of Sleep Is Best for Longevity? A Study of 23 Biological Aging Clocks Found a Different Answer
Inc. · Global
New research discovered that too little or too much sleep can be detrimental to your long-term health. Instead, scientists recommend staying within this sweet …
Tech & Startups
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
TechCrunch · US
The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.
Entrepreneurship
The ATF Was Just Hit by a ‘Major’ Hacker Breach—And Investigation Targets Were Exposed
Inc. · Global
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is responding to a serious cybersecurity and ransomware event.
Entrepreneurship
Simply Good Foods Changed 1 Ingredient. Investors Claim It Helped Derail a $280 Million Acquisition
Inc. · Global
The lawsuit alleges Owyn’s reformulation hurt taste and shelf life, dragging down sales and forcing losses.
Entrepreneurship
Netflix’s Reed Hastings Says Companies Aren’t Families. ‘You Would Never Lay Off 2 of Your Kids’
Inc. · Global
The Netflix cofounder explains why he stopped calling the company a family after a brutal early layoff. Airbnb’s Brian Chesky and Shopify’s Tobi Lutke reached …
Tech & Startups
Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China
Wired · Global
Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaint…
General
Nepal flooding likely caused by collapsed glacier: How and why it happened
NBC News – World · US
NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins explains how a glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border and why experts are linking it …
Tech & Startups
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
TechCrunch · US
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
Geopolitics
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
The New York Times – World · US
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President…
Entrepreneurship
David Founder Peter Rahal Wants HallPass to Be the Coke Zero of Candy. It Hits Walmart This Week
Inc. · Global
After building David into one of the fastest-growing CPG brands in the country, Peter Rahal is betting HallPass can remake the candy aisle with 1 gram of sugar…
Geopolitics
Mount Kailash, Sacred to 4 Faiths, Drew Pilgrims Lost in Nepal and Tibet Floods
The New York Times – World · US
The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
Entrepreneurship
United’s Swanky New Jets Include Premium Seats, 4K Screens, and a Snack Bar. See the List of New Destinations
Inc. · Global
The Airbus jets offer 16 more premium seats than the Boeing 757s they replace, according to United.
Engineering
Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
IEEE Spectrum · Global
While walking to school as a child, Jernej Barbič would marvel at how beautiful his home was. He was born and raised in a picturesque village in northwestern S…
Entrepreneurship
Companies Are Pouring 38% More Into Customer Service Tech. Many Still Won’t See ROI
Inc. · Global
Businesses have suddenly supercharged spending on customer service tech, but not all money is well spent.
Entrepreneurship
The Athlete Investor is Having a Moment
Inc. · Global
Patricof Co. founder Mark Patricof is harnessing and empowering the growing business clout of professional and college players
Geopolitics
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas
The Guardian – World · Europe
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’Reports that the US is preparing to claim a …
Geopolitics
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
BBC News – World · Europe
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
Geopolitics
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
BBC News – World · Europe
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
Geopolitics
Mourners in Norway Remember King Harald V
The New York Times – World · US
Norwegians grieved a monarch who remained popular despite scandals involving the royal family. His death marks a new era for the country.
Entrepreneurship
Employees Want Financial Stability Perks Over Wellbeing Benefits, Study Finds
Inc. · Global
Gartner data reveals 55 percent of employees face severe financial anxiety, driving a major shift toward medical, job security, and income-focused perks over t…
Geopolitics
U.S. civil rights march targets Trump voting changes
The Hindu – World · India
The "Defend the Vote" march brought protesters to the National Mall 63 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech duri…
Tech & Startups
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart
Wired · Global
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
Tech & Startups
How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
TechCrunch · US
Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.
Geopolitics
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
The New York Times – World · US
The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist b…
Startups
Delhivery makes "nominal adjustment" to customer pricing amid rising costs
Your Story · India
The Gurugram-based logistics company said increases in manpower, fuel, air movement and other network costs have driven the pricing change.
Startups
Meta’s India, Southeast Asia VP Sandhya Devanathan moves to OpenAI
Your Story · India
Devanathan will join OpenAI as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Australia in October, overseeing consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regul…
Geopolitics
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
BBC News – World · Europe
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
Startups
From Sarvam AI co-founder to IBM CEO, meet the 10 Indians and people of Indian origin on TIME100 AI 2026
Your Story · India
TIME published the fourth edition of its TIME100 AI list on August 27, naming 100 people it considers the most influential in artificial intelligence across fo…
Tech & Startups
More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
TechCrunch · US
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.
Geopolitics
Drone video captured moment Himalayan glacier collapsed before deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Indian Express – World · India
- A drone-captured glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung peak triggered floods in Nepal and Tibet, with debris blocking rivers and unleashing deadly deluges do…
Geopolitics
At least 540 killed in floods; search on for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border
The Washington Post – World · US
Fears of further flooding complicated recovery efforts, as authorities searched for people missing after floods struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and C…
Geopolitics
At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
The Guardian – World · Europe
Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areasNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: ho…
Geopolitics
Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
The Guardian – World · Europe
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept awayNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide…
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