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Entrepreneurship

A Trump-Linked Bank Just Won Preliminary Approval. What Happens if It Needs a Bailout?

Inc. · Global

A Trump-backed crypto venture has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, setting up a debate over banking oversight, conflicts of interest, and who bears the risk wh…

Tech & Startups

YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases

TechCrunch · US

The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside on…

Tech & Startups

Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder ousted before joining OpenAI, is now at Google

TechCrunch · US

Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.

AI / Deep Tech

A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young

MIT Technology Review · Global

I knew I’d officially become a ‘longevity influencer’ this month when a company called Generation Lab reached out to offer me the chance to write about—and eve…

Entrepreneurship

Panda Express’s Founders Built a $7 Billion Empire. Now They’re Helping 55,000 Employees Become Homeowners

Inc. · Global

For the founders, enabling their employees to achieve such a major milestone is critical to their mission. Here’s how they do it.

Geopolitics

Spain: Thieves steal Bronze Age gold in lightning raid on Villena Museum

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

One of the world's greatest Bronze Age gold collections has been swiped, almost in its entirety, from Villena Museum. A highly professional group of thieves we…

Geopolitics

The man behind Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic dies at 84

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

For many, Ratko Mladic represented the horrors of the Bosnian War. He was convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and of other war crimes. Now he has…

Geopolitics

Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato

The Guardian – World · Europe

Moscow threatens retaliation after Andy Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missilesRussia has said it could retaliate against the UK …

Entrepreneurship

The Best U.S. Open Marketing Isn’t in a Luxury Suite. It’s Free Sunscreen and Phone Chargers

Inc. · Global

The brands cutting through the tournament’s marketing noise are offering fans something they can actually use.

Tech & Startups

Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling

Wired · Global

Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyon…

Geopolitics

‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead: Serbian state media

The Hindu – World · India

Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hague for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity after…

General

Drone video shows aftermath of deadly floods in Nepal

NBC News – World · US

Deadly flash flooding and mudslides left villages near the Nepal-Tibet border devastated. More than 1,400 people remain missing after the floods, including 65 …

Entrepreneurship

5 Things to Know Before Adding Creators to Your Cap Table, According to Investor Jaclyn Johnson

Inc. · Global

“You cannot structure a creator relationship around assumptions, follower counts, and good vibes.”

Entrepreneurship

Florida Police Built a 3D-Printed Fake Flock Camera. Destroying It Led to 3 Felony Charges

Inc. · Global

A combination of camera vandalism incidents and police misuse allegations are creating fresh headaches for Flock Safety.

Tech & Startups

Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375

Wired · Global

I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.

Geopolitics

Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastropheNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat ca…

Geopolitics

Trump changes Lake Ontario’s name to ‘Lake America’ amid tensions with Canada

Times of India – World · India

Trump signed an executive order on Thursday changing the lake's name for the US geographic naming service. The decision applies to how the body of water is off…

Entrepreneurship

Nvidia’s Next Massive AI Move Involves a $13 Billion Acquisition—and a Dancing Robot Duck

Inc. · Global

Nvidia is reportedly planning to buy Hugging Face. Here’s why.

Geopolitics

Key moments in trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children

BBC News – World · Europe

A jury is deliberating in the trial of the Massachusetts mother charged with murdering her three small children

Tech & Startups

A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend

Wired · Global

After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers,…

Geopolitics

Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.

Tech & Startups

This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World

Wired · Global

The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.

Geopolitics

Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany

The New York Times – World · US

Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered.

Geopolitics

Search is on for at least 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rescue teams try to locate nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, while police report recovery of 389 bodiesNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesResc…

Entrepreneurship

Muhammad Ali Believed Compassion Was a Muscle. New Data Suggests He Was Right

Inc. · Global

Organizers of the index say it’s the missing link to resolving conflict and strengthening communities.

Tech & Startups

ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack

TechCrunch · US

The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI

TechCrunch · US

Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that …

Geopolitics

Syria Kurdish women fighters discuss merger with interior ministry

The Hindu – World · India

The announcement came two days after the head of Kurdish fighters in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) — whi…

Geopolitics

Mountaineer for 30 years, Mumbai doctor who led tour to Nepal missing with wife

Times of India – World · India

Dr Milind Chitley, an avid mountaineer and cyclist, is missing with his wife Janhavi. They were on a group tour to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra which began on Augu…

Tech & Startups

Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them

Wired · Global

Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto V…

Geopolitics

Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6 billion drone budget as China threat grows

The Hindu – World · India

A spending proposal backed by opposition parties — the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) —cleared parliament after a plan submitted by Presi…

Geopolitics

Why is Instagram’s design under fire in massive child safety case | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

Meta has agreed to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion in a case alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children engaged and collect their d…

Geopolitics

Clashes in Spain’s Ceuta month after mass migrant influx

The Hindu – World · India

The latest demonstration drew thousands of people and ended in clashes after police fired tear gas to prevent confrontations with migrants camping on a beach, …

Geopolitics

Greek Orthodox priest and cult musician clarifies views on homosexuality

The Guardian – World · Europe

Father Dionysios Tabakis says his views are those of Orthodox church, ‘nothing more, nothing less’A Greek Orthodox priest whose home-recorded album of drone me…

Geopolitics

Two killed in 'domestic violence incident' at school near Berlin

BBC News – World · Europe

Police have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect after an incident in which two people were killed near the German capital.

Tech & Startups

Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist

TechCrunch · US

Google teamed up with the Pokémon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.

Geopolitics

What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow

BBC News – World · Europe

There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.

Entrepreneurship

Moderna Co-Founder Is a Billionaire Again After Turning Down 20 High-Paying Job Offers

Inc. · Global

Robert Langer passed on lucrative oil-industry jobs, endured nine rejected grants, and didn’t co-found Moderna until his 60s.

Tech & Startups

Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

TechCrunch · US

Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in hi…

Geopolitics

Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83

The New York Times – World · US

A general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War…

Entrepreneurship

Self-Employed Truckers Trusted an Accountant With Their Taxes. Prosecutors Say She Defrauded Them

Inc. · Global

Georgia prosecutors say dozens of trucking operators paid taxes that allegedly never reached the IRS.

Tech & Startups

Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick

TechCrunch · US

Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.

Entrepreneurship

This 61-Year-Old Vet Had Zero Coding Skills—and Just Won $15,000 for Her ChatGPT App

Inc. · Global

Erin Downes won an OpenAI hackathon with an app she designed to help save furry patients at her veterinary clinic.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent

Wired · Global

Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”

Geopolitics

Speed of Nepal’s Flash Floods Likely Overwhelmed Warning System, Experts Say

The New York Times – World · US

Scientists and disaster response researchers said Nepal’s early flood warning system relied on a conventional network of river gauges in this remote region.

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