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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX soars past Amazon in market value after IPO frenzy; options trading begins
SpaceX shares soared over 14% Tuesday, briefly surpassing Amazon and nearing Microsoft's valuation, reaching $2.85 trillion. Investor excitement surged with new options trading, d…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsVerizon Simplicity, Verizon Shine, and Verizon Dollars: What You Need to Know
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsDOJ claims xAI’s unpermitted gas turbines are a matter of ‘national, economic, and energy security’
The Justice department says the Pentagon needs xAI to keep using its unpermitted gas turbines.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsIn Praise of a Dumb House
Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all in on analog.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThousands of CEOs Just Admitted AI Hasn’t Boosted Productivity. Here’s Why They’re Wrong
Many CEOs are measuring the wrong thing in the wrong year.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPlaud says its software business topped $100M in ARR after shipping over 2M AI notetakers
Plaud is trying to make a mark in a crowded market full of AI-powered meeting notetakers.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night
US law enforcement said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump. “Multiple individu…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups10 Designers Share the Trends Defining Dwellings of Tomorrow
From friend compounds and meditation spaces to shaded outdoor areas and rooms just to make coffee, homes are getting even more multipurpose.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRobinhood’s note on 10% layoffs shows blaming AI isn’t cutting it
Unlike many of his tech industry peers who have cut thousands of jobs citing the need to restructure to make the most of AI, Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev conspicuously made no ment…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Death of the Starter Home
Buying a first house used to mark entry into adulthood—and the beginning of wealth-building. But a shifting economic landscape is threatening to close the door on this American mi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSomaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence
The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA report
The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region billions of dollars, if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an In…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis 10-Year-Old Bourbon Just Beat Out Every Other American Whiskey in a Major Competition
Results from the 57th annual International Wine and Spirit Competition are officially in.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsNutrition band TruNativ raises $30M in Series B funding round led by OrbiMed
TruNativ will use the funds to expand its distribution network across D2C, quick commerce, modern trade, pharmacy, and other retail channels. The funding will also be used for the…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsShipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran's foreign minister announced that new talks on nuclear arms and sanctions relief will start on Friday, foll…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Will the Iran deal divide Trump and Netanyahu? | Above the Fold | 15.06.2026
In this episode, we examine the new U.S.-Iran agreement reached and the questions it raises about Israel’s response, regional security, and the future of U.S.-Israel ties. We also…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThree reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong must remain outward-looking to thrive: past and present TDC leaders
Hong Kong must remain an outward-looking economy and a free port to thrive, current and former leaders of the city’s trade promotion body have said, stressing the importance of wo…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralHow Kansas City is preparing for the World Cup spotlight
Kansas City is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup as the smallest host city in the U.S. Organizers expect an estimated 650,000 people will be in the city throughout the tourname…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s leadership under former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, reinforcing Beijing’s influence as its southern neigh…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s woes at home, what China’s World Cup presence shows: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, plea…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow AI Is Exposing Human Values at Scale
Spoiler: AI has no agenda. We do.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDesigning the Dream House of an 87-Year-Old Tech Visionary
An icon of Silicon Valley’s counterculture, Stewart Brand is confronting his final years in a home that embodies the self-sufficient, DIY ethos of his famous Whole Earth Catalog.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhat Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsNeed a New Lamp? Here Are 7 Bright Ideas
These clever lights—each one an exemplar of innovation in materials, design, and function—will beautify your home.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTraditional Home Insurance Is Collapsing. Here’s What Could Fill the Gap
A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answer to climate change, or a trap?
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMy Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhat Do Americans Spend on Housing?
WIRED surveyed readers on their housing costs. The answers paint a stark portrait of unaffordability, climate adaptation, and the death of the homeowner dream.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears
Any sense of relief is offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administrationIn the rural town of Sirik, in southern Iran, temperatures ove…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBuilding renovation corruption complaints spike 1.5 times after Tai Po fire: ICAC
Hong Kong’s graft buster has received more than 1.5 times as many corruption complaints concerning building renovation in the first four months of 2026 compared with the same peri…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMultiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHari Menon steps down as Bigbasket CEO; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda to takes charge
The leadership transition marks the end of an era for one of India's earliest online grocery pioneers. It comes at a time when India’s online grocery and quick-commerce sector is …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal amid fears of Chinese expansion
A floating Chinese platform at Scarborough Shoal has revived fears in the Philippines that Beijing could be taking another incremental step towards turning one of the South China …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: 25 years since Nazi forced labor compensation began
A German fund set up to compensate the millions forced to work for the Nazi regime is marking 25 years since the first payments were made. But for many victims, it was much too la…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU bows to Trump pressure on tariffs but warns of future chaos
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many US goods imports to fulfil the European Union’s side of a trade deal struck last year, and avert a new round of…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipChewy’s CEO Is Chasing ‘Empathy at Scale’
Sumit Singh is betting AI can help the e-tailer get bigger—and better at delighting pet parents.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances
Israel’s efforts to phase out American military aid signal the decline of US alliances under the demands of Washington’s “America first” position, according to a prominent Chinese…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty softwareBusiness live – latest updatesThe chair of Fujitsu…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsProbably raises $9M to build a more reliable kind of AI
Probably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and achieve accuracy on par with deterministic systems.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrest
The process to ensure the welfare of the crew on board, which includes 24 Indian and Georgian nationals, is said to be ongoing while the vessel is docked off the coast of Dorset
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMcDonald’s Just Made a Big Retro Announcement That Offers a Nostalgia Marketing Lesson
Nobody does nostalgia marketing better than McDonald’s.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump signals shift in focus to Ukraine, with Iran war soon in ‘rearview’
The Iran war isn’t exactly done and dusted, but President Donald Trump has already turned his sights to ending another conflict.
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