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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsColombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAI helps read papyrus scroll burnt to crisp during Vesuvius eruption
Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviourThe surviving part of an ancient scroll that was burnt to a c…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsColombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire
Leftist Iván Cepeda conceded to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella who won by razor-thin marginThe defeated leftwing candidate in Colombia’s presidential runoff has concede…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters Underground in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says thousands of troops have surrounded a large tunnel network in southern Lebanon. The standoff is at the center of intense clashes in the area recently.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRTO Isn’t About Productivity: Wharton Psychologist Reveals the Dark Truth Behind In-Office Pushes
The famous Wharton organizational psychologist argues that business leaders’ overinflated, insatiable egos—not productivity—are the real driving force behind their hatred of remot…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGreat Britain’s grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight
Neso expected to pay millions to secure enough electricity to meet demand as households turn on fans and air conditioningGreat Britain’s grid operator is expected to pay millions …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMichael Dell beats Oracle's Larry Ellison to make place in world’s 5 richest people
Michael Dell has surged into the world's top 5 richest individuals, surpassing Larry Ellison. This ascent is fueled by Dell Technologies' booming AI infrastructure business, which…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow This Beer Brand Is Staking $1.3 Million in Free Drinks on the World Cup Finals
The beverage giant behind BrewDog, Montauk Brewing, and Terrapin says it could be the biggest bar tab ever opened.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechEurope’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants
Europe is in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave, and the grid is being pushed to its limits as people turn to fans and air-conditioning to try to stay cool. Some power plan…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsExtreme Heat Across Europe Creates Divide Over Leaving Schools Open
Few schools in Britain or France have air-conditioning to keep children cool in soaring temperatures, leaving parents, teachers and officials divided about what to do.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Elon Musk May Become the World’s First Recurring Trillionaire
SpaceX’s post-IPO swings pushed Musk back below $1 trillion. The line may keep moving.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump cancels signing of key US housing bill until Save America Act is passed
President Donald Trump cancelled his plan to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill on Wednesday in an effort to pressure his fellow Republicans to pass a long-stalled package …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Trump White House Is Over Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
At high-stakes meetings with the White House, Anthropic's cofounder—a "weirdo," per one official—has been replaced by cofounder Tom Brown.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJordyn Woods Turned a $125 Bag Into a Sold-Out Sensation. Every Founder Should Study Her Playbook
The entrepreneur turned her lucky purse into mega-hit for her brand.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIs Alo Yoga Preparing for a Sale? The Key Sign That Suggests Yes
The founders of the retailer are shedding their wholesale blank-apparel business, a move that could make the celebrity-loved athleisure brand easier for investors to understand.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsZoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
The new Zoox robotaxi has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJosh Hokit stands by Michelle Obama remark despite White, Cormier backlash
Josh Hokit has defended his controversial Michelle Obama remark, saying he believed it was a compliment and an example of free speech. His explanation has not reduced criticism, w…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFounders Are Replacing Their Kids’ Summer Screen Time With These Real-World Skills
Less scrolling, more doing.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThis new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offer real-time location in a disposable package.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI's inference systems.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers
Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern German city of Halle w…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI've Built Countless Sets, and These Are the Best Prime Day Lego Deals (2026)
I love building Lego sets, so here are my picks of the best Prime Day Lego deals. There are some great toy discounts, too.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHeat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail
Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsKenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAfter Raising $310 Million, Rihanna Just Secured the Third Spot on This New Index—These Are the 2 Founders Who Surpassed Her
Two founders in unexpected sectors beat the singer to the top of a groundbreaking new index.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in DR Congo
A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France in a doctor travelling back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the French Ministry of Health said Wednesday. The i…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean heat wave is not normal summer weather
Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMy Employee Walked Past 6 People to Ask Me Where the Pencils Are. Am I Wrong to Be Annoyed?
Expecting professional, highly compensated employees to try to solve basic problems on their own isn’t micromanagement—it’s common sense. Or is it?
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Samsung 990 Pro SSD Is on Sale for the Lowest Price I’ve Seen in 2026
These Prime Day specials on a Samsung SSD and Lexar SD card represent the best digital storage deals you're likely to find this year.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIn the Age of AI, Your Expertise Matters More Than Ever
A LinkedIn executive explains why solo entrepreneurs who pair deep expertise with AI tools are finding greater success.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsIf you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick
After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPLA’s advanced aircraft carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait amid military drills
The People’s Liberation Army’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian Type 003, transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, a day after Taipei launched a combat readiness exercise…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringMake an Origami Circuit Board
What could you do if you could make a circuit trace by just bending a piece of paper? How about bridging modern technologies and traditional handicrafts while providing opportunit…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startups3 days left to save up to $190 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 pass
You have just 3 days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register today.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy
The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian tech hub names road for Trump, draws flak from PM Modi’s party
A key road named after US President Donald Trump in India’s opposition-ruled tech hub of Hyderabad has drawn criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party, which dis…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHollister’s First-Ever Target Collection Reveals a 3-Step Growth Strategy Any Business Can Copy
Hollister’s first home collection is a move from closet share to lifestyle share, and a growth playbook any founder can borrow.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAir conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGood, bad and the ugly: What the world has learned from the Russia-Ukraine war
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A journalist at The Times of India has over two years of experience in digital news desk. • Their area of focus is fo…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralKim Jong Un signals nuclear ambitions at sea with major naval buildup
The North Korean leader proclaimed a new era of naval power as he commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsElderly man found hanging in Hong Kong flat last week dies from injuries
An elderly man has died in hospital after being found hanging in his Hong Kong flat, where his wife was discovered with her head covered and declared dead shortly afterwards. The …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsClimate change: Heatwave costs the German economy billions
Never before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illn…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThanking family from ‘Kampala to Delhi’, Zohran Mamdani vows to govern ‘expansively, audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC Mayor
Mamdani inherits a city on the upswing, after years of slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance reports first Congo outbreak linked Ebola case
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The infection comes weeks after European health authorities said there were n…
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