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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMara Roszak Built a Hair Care Empire From Her Salon Chair. Here’s How
RŌZ was built one client conversation at a time.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeta’s Very Own Smart Glasses Go on Sale Today for $299
The new Meta-branded glasses have the same camera, microphones, and chatbot as the Ray-Bans. They come in three styles, one of which was codesigned with Kylie Jenner.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates
Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs is building a video-first hiring platform that combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles, creating something that feels like a …
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKeir Starmer is out. Other establishment politicians are in trouble.
Across the West’s advanced democracies, conventional political parties are being gutted by stagnant wages and fraying social contracts that have left voters fed up with the status…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMitigata raises $15M in Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Mitigata was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Bengaluru Mitigata will primarily use this funding round for hiring of talent across domains and also for international expan…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWe're Tracking Prime Day Live To Find Sales Worth Shopping in 2026
Prime Day is here, and so is our live blog. We'll bring you deals, trends, and commentary throughout Amazon's annual summer sale.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnxious West seeks to rewrite global trade rules to counter China
At the recent Brussels summit, the leaders of all 27 European Union states called on the European Commission to expand the bloc’s trade defence toolbox against “global macroeconom…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSchweinsteiger's Ivory Coast comments spark racism debate
Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist stereotypes. For some observers, the comments are evidence that racist…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to $280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More
Don't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsNetgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is 23% Off a Two-Pack for Prime Day
WIRED’s favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system from Netgear is cheaper than ever on Prime Day.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralGeorge Washington’s letter accepting British surrender in America goes on display in London
In faded cursive handwriting, George Washington accepts Britain’s surrender in a note that helped pave the way for the independence of America.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling party funds
Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell was jailed for just over five years on Tuesday after admitting embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) of party fun…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says UN watchdog will not be allowed to inspect bombed nuclear sites
We have not had a meeting with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, nor do we have any plans for the agency to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities damaged…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says no access to bombed nuclear sites without IAEA deal
Since the war with Israel, Iran has repeatedly said it is open to restarting talks, but only if they take place on ‘equal footing’
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. shifts its Latin America approach. Here’s how it’s playing out in Guatemala.
U.S. lobbyists and pundits with President Donald Trump’s ear are aiding Latin America’s swing to the right.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsForty drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave
Meteorologists say the system is creating a so-called heat dome, trapping hot air over western and central Europe and allowing temperatures to build day after day
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning testing – and why does it matter?
China’s first aircraft carrier tried new tactics in its latest drill – including working with land-based tanker aircraft and coordinating with an amphibious assault ship – amid a …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringAI Is Learning to Read the Room
Imagine sitting down at your desk and logging in for a performance review, with an AI system analyzing the conversation. You’ve been working long hours, balancing deadlines, and y…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Rise of Storytelling in the Age of AI
Why sounding human matters more than ever in marketing and communications.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat the HR Shakeup at Uber, Microsoft, and Bolt Reveal About the Future of HR
HR isn’t shrinking. It’s shifting.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship20 Leaders Share Work-Life Balance Philosophies
Model the behavior you want to promote.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRoyal succession crisis strains Malaysia’s governing alliance ahead of polls
Malaysia’s rare postponement of a meeting of its royal council has pushed a throne dispute in the state of Negeri Sembilan beyond palace walls, threatening to turn a customary suc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI to help Hong Kong bookworms find a whole new world of words
Hong Kong’s annual book fair returns in July with a renewed focus on cultural exploration, tourism and the role of AI in reading, with the organiser hoping to break last year’s vi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsKenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Source: NBC News – World ·
General10 years after Brexit, Keir Starmer’s resignation highlights Britain’s deeper issues
10 years to the day after the Brexit vote, Britain was looking to Andy Burnham as its likely next leader after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralDeadly heat wave grips Europe with red alerts and scorching records
Authorities in France said at least 40 have drowned as people flocked to beaches, rivers and lakes to escape the heat.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDecades of Research Reveals 1 Word That Can Help You Reduce Stress and Become a Better Version of Yourself
The big 5 is backed by countless scientists and decades of research. This simple five-letter word will help you start to leverage this personality model for yourself.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham: The King in the North
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister on June 22, with the worst poll ratings and lost confidence from his party…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s new ‘super fuel’ could help Long March rockets increase payload by 10%
A Chinese Long March-12 rocket launched last week used a new super fuel that boosted the rocket’s payload capacity by 10 per cent, according to its developer. As China expands its…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe New ‘Odyssey’ Movie Is Sparking a Right-Wing Backlash. This Female Scholar Knows It Well
Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of Homer’s epic—the first by a woman—was called a woke “abomination” by online reactionaries. Christopher Nolan’s film is facing similar critiques.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJapanese PM Sanai Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, meetings will be hosted in Delhi
Earlier in 2019, the late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe too was expected to visit Assam for a bilateral meeting with PM Modi when the event had to be cancelled because of protests relate…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli gunfire kills two people in south Lebanon, civil defence says
Israeli soldiers opened fire at a group of people near a bulldozer clearing a road in the al-Deir neighbourhood of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s state news …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia hails China’s backing for panda bond amid investor concerns over rules
Indonesia’s efforts to woo back Chinese investors may be gaining traction after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa returned from Beijing with a multibillion-dollar funding comm…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael purposely targeted Gaza children: UN
Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the oc…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBill seeking to ban horse carriages in New York city renamed after Indian teen killed in Central Park incident
New York City Council member Christopher Marte, who organised the event, announced that a bill introduced by him, named ‘Ryder's law’, which seeks to ban horse-drawn carriages in …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan to Raise Some Tourist Visa Fees More Than 400 Percent
The hike, from around $18 to $93 for a single trip, will apply to visitors from countries including China, India and Vietnam, but not most Western travelers.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (June 23, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOpening of Strait of Hormuz welcome move: NSA Doval at BRICS conclave
Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • National Security Adviser Ajit Doval welcomed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it will improve e…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: The Best Windows Laptop
HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is one of the best alternatives to the MacBook Air you can buy right now, and it’s more affordable than many of its Windows competitors.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey arrests more than 200 in crackdown before NATO summit
The Ankara prosecutor's office said 209 people were detained, while 32 others remained at large. Turkey has announced a ban on demonstrations amid preparations for next month's NA…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsFCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Fight for Press Freedom—Until Trump Fires Her
President Trump probably can’t get rid of her yet, but FCC commissioner Anna Gomez still checks her email every day to see if he has. Until then, she wants to stand up for the Fir…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations
Belgium issued 24-hour visas to the Taliban delegation, which includes New Zealand-born Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesperson for the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
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