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Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘Unorganized, Unprofessional, and Upsetting’: Hailey Bieber-Founded Rhode’s Crowded Pop-Up Sparks Backlash Online
Some attendees say they waited 10 hours to buy products at the event in Newport, Rhode Island.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWorld leaders want American AI. They just don’t want America to be able to turn it off.
French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised alarms at the G7 summit that the U.S. could cut off access to American AI overnight — a fear the Anthropic blackout just made re…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Administration Shares Terms of Iran Deal Including Oil Export Waivers
The document leaves complicated issues like Iran’s nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman passenger kicks cabin crew on Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight after trolley hits his leg
A German flight crew member on board a Lufthansa plane flying from Frankfurt to Hyderabad has lodged a criminal complaint against a fellow traveler. The situation escalated when t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLuigi Mangione plans psychiatric defence at CEO murder trial
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health cri…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilanceBritish officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Roy…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Upends G7 Summit With Statements on Iran Deal and Ukraine
At the Group of 7 gathering in France, President Trump’s oscillations on his Iran deal and Ukraine left European leaders racing to catch up.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCarvana Is Trying to Solve the Worst Thing About Buying a New Car. Here’s How Its Novel System Works
Carvana’s trying to change up in-person, new car sales after disrupting how used vehicles are bought and sold.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe New SEO Is Reddit Posts: How Companies Are Gaming AI Search Results
Cornell researchers show it’s as simple as posting 13 words on Reddit.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Starbucks Competitor Is the Fastest-Growing Brand in America, Says Yelp
New data suggests coffee and chicken are some of the hottest retail brands right now.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsStars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump shows no regret over Iran war deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Modi meeting
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attempted to defuse escalating tensions over the recent killing of three Indian sailors by American …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic becomes first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition
Anthropic has joined the Frontier coalition, which received another $915M in pledges to fund carbon removal projects.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJammu & Kashmir police bust narco-terror nexus with Punjab links, arrest 20
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Jammu & Kashmir Police claim to have busted a major narco-terror nexus with connections to Punjab and Pakistan. …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrench police authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers in £660m deal with UK
Refugee charity says decision to let riot police use water cannon, which are banned in Great Britain, is ‘sickening’French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m de…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump and Iran’s president digitally sign interim agreement with terms to end war
The interim agreement declares an intent to bring about an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations” in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOperating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital
In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTitan sub: design flaws and company groupthink central to catastrophe, report finds
Canadian officials find structural defects in material used for hull and say firm failed to fully test ‘novel’ designCanadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsNo, I Don’t Want to Watch Your Straight Hockey Show
From Amazon’s Off Campus to Netflix’s upcoming Icebreakers, the recent spate of hetero hockey romances shows Hollywood learned the wrong lessons from Heated Rivalry.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsCybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world
An alleged Russian-speaking group of cybercriminals is reportedly compromising and targeting several major companies that use Fortinet Firewalls and VPNs through previously known …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSocial media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms
Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMohan Bhagwat says Maharana Pratap won Haldighati, questions historical narrative
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat claims Maharana Pratap won the 1576 Battle of Haldighati. • He cites Mughal records to suppor…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Anthropic Is Suddenly Offering $400,000 for This Surprisingly Non-Tech Job
The maker of Claude is willing to pay a six-figure salary for this key role. It’s not the only AI giant looking to fill such a position.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh PM’s adviser was stopped at Delhi airport as his name was on ‘blacklist’
Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airpo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Will always be on the side of peace': PM Modi after bilateral talks with Ukraine president Zelenskyy
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of dedicated journalists working around the clock. • They deliver current and comprehensi…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIsrael cut out of Iran deal as Trump keeps deriding Netanyahu in public
The Israeli public’s reckoning with Netanyahu’s performance has collided with an increasingly impatient Trump.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringIEEE’s 2026 Education Week Events Emphasized Lifelong Learning
The rapid evolution of the global engineering landscape requires continuous education. For one week in April, the IEEE community focuses on its educational frameworks. IEEE Educat…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Russia losing more troops than Ukraine as G7 ramps up pressure on Moscow
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features a team of experienced journalists and writers. • The team sifts through global events 24/7 to…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow? | Explained
What is RELOS, and does it allow India and Russia to station troops on each other’s territory?
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralCritical oil storage hubs hit decades-low levels with no relief in sight
The biggest U.S. commercial oil storage facility has reached an “operational stress” level.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGolden ticket: why Versailles invite is the ‘real deal’ for Trump
The US president’s opulent tastes will be well served in a palace that has hosted Putin, King Charles and JFKFor a US president who has likened himself to a king and redecorated t…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel’s military confirmed the arson and graffiti on the mosques but did not identify the perpetrators
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSerial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWorld model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names
World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDespite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best
US President Donald Trump sought on Wednesday to frame his vague arrangement aimed at ending a questionable war as a major win that would bring the conflict to a close, reopen the…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) split: ‘Op Tiger’ success may strengthen Shinde’s position in NDA
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's reported 'Operation Tiger' could significantly boost his political clout within the NDA and Maharashtra's Mahayuti alliance. If successful, the Shiv Sen…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Trump-Appointed NLRB Just Handed a Surprising Defeat to Amazon and Whole Foods
A unanimous refusal to block a single store’s unionization vote signals a massive, unexpected shift in corporate labor battles.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Reports of antisemitism in 2025 remain high
The Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) recorded over 8,700 cases they classify as antisemitic hostility in 2025, many of which …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNew claim about Jorge Messi’s health reframes Lionel Messi’s World Cup Tears
Lionel Messi revealed that his emotional reaction after Argentina’s World Cup win was unrelated to football. According to comments made by journalist Eduardo Feinmann on Radio Mit…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMastodon looks to newsletters to help revive the open social web
Mastodon’s newly launched newsletter feature lets anyone subscribe to creators by email, even without a Mastodon account.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russia’s “strategic partnership” with ASEAN nations
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS officials release details of US-Iran interim deal after days of secrecy: Read the 14-point MoU
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is dedicated team of journalists and writers who sift through global events for the latest news. • The…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMacron hails US alignment with G7’s ‘shared commitment’ on Ukraine
French president welcomes group’s unity after ‘very deep change’ in Washington’s approach Emmanuel Macron has said the whole of the G7, including the US, recognises “the territori…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Startup’s $100 Million Funding Announcement Went Viral—Because Toby From ‘The Office’ Delivered It
AI voice startup Bland turned its Series C funding announcement into a pun-powered commercial.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh PM’s foreign visit plans won’t cast a shadow on India-Bangladesh ties: Official sources
Tarique Rahman is expected to leave for his first round of foreign tours next week that will take him to Malaysia and China
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