Entrepreneurship
This Baltimore Fitness Group Just Closed Half Its F45 Gyms and Filed for Bankruptcy
Inc. · Global
The bankruptcy filing details a costly error that set the company back.
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Geopolitics
U.S. designates U.K.-based Palestine Action as foreign ‘terrorist group’
The Hindu – World · India
British government has banned Palestine Action; U.S. has also declared Italy-based Autistici/Inventati (also known as A/I Collective) and the pro-Palestinian g…
Entrepreneurship
J.Crew Put Emma Chamberlain in Its 1988 Rollneck. The Nostalgia Play Still Missed the Point
Inc. · Global
J.Crew spent years reminding shoppers why they once loved the brand. Now it must give them a reason to love what comes next.
Entrepreneurship
Publishers Are Policing How Books Get Made. That Could Hand the Market to Their Rivals
Inc. · Global
Readers may resist machine-assisted books at first, but quality, price, and trust will shape what wins. Publishing offers every industry a warning.
Geopolitics
Greenlandic Women Will Finally Get Money for Forced Contraception
The New York Times – World · US
For decades, Denmark implanted intrauterine devices in women in Greenland in an effort to keep down the island’s population. On Thursday, the government passed…
Geopolitics
HRW slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban government as new law bans protest
The Hindu – World · India
The 84-page legislation published by the justice ministry outlines a series of changes to law enforcement nationwide, including the rule that “all types of pro…
Entrepreneurship
This Everyday Product in Your Medicine Cabinet Is Wreaking Havoc on People’s Livers
Inc. · Global
Liver injuries linked to medications and substances are up 400 percent, according to a UVA study. Alcohol isn’t the biggest driver.
Geopolitics
Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark
The New York Times – World · US
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attac…
Geopolitics
U.S. sounds out NATO allies over Europe force review
The Hindu – World · India
NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted that Washington’s allies were making progress by ramping up spending on defence and the acquisition of key capabilities
Geopolitics
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The New York Times – World · US
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot-covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
Entrepreneurship
The Law Firm Scandal Every Manager Needs to Pay Attention to Right Now
Inc. · Global
A viral video exposed a power-imbalance relationship on a park bench. Here’s why enforcing boundaries is a risk management priority for every executive.
Entrepreneurship
Small Business 401(k) Adoption Is Surging—Here’s What’s Driving the Boom
Inc. · Global
New data shows retirement plan creation among smaller employers is outstripping big corporations, driven by a massive spike in hourly worker access.
Geopolitics
Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities, calling the strikes ’massive’
The Hindu – World · India
Russia described the targets as military-related, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure.
Geopolitics
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies in The Hague
The Guardian – World · Europe
Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocideFrom the archive: Fourteen years a fugitive: …
Geopolitics
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The Washington Post – World · US
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
Geopolitics
Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
BBC News – World · Europe
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
Entrepreneurship
Dolly Parton Built One of the World’s Most Recognizable Personal Brands. She Never Staged Herself Out of It
Inc. · Global
The beloved star led with authenticity.
Tech & Startups
Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
TechCrunch · US
The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to …
Geopolitics
Russian serviceman dies in car blast in St. Petersburg
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Russia has seen a series of assassinations against military personnel. Moscow has usually blamed Ukraine for the attacks, but Kyiv has not always claimed respo…
Geopolitics
Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group
The Hindu – World · India
At least 511 people have been executed so far in 2026, according to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, including at least 29 people in connection with anti-go…
Geopolitics
Zambian opposition leader in police custody: state media
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Zambia's national broadcaster reports that Brian Mundubile, who wanted to challenge this month's presidential election results, and his running mate have surre…
Geopolitics
After Whiskey With His Captors, Cuban Dissident Lands in a Miami Maelstrom
The New York Times – World · US
The former political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is unpacking 4,000 paintings he brought to Miami from Cuba and dodging criticism from exiles who once…
Entrepreneurship
What Tim Curry and ‘Rocky Horror’ Understood About Fandom That Most Companies Don’t
Inc. · Global
The actor’s most famous role helped create something businesses spend fortunes trying to manufacture: enduring loyalty.
Geopolitics
Why Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya
The Washington Post – World · US
Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, …
Geopolitics
PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
The Hindu – World · India
PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit; it is learnt that Vladimir Putin will be among the leaders with whom…
Entrepreneurship
Red Lobster Is Closing Restaurants: See Complete List of Doomed Locations for 2026
Inc. · Global
After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2024, the seafood chain is still trimming its footprint across the U.S.
Entrepreneurship
Dolly Parton Gave Away 330 Million Books. The Bigger Business Lesson Is What Happens Next
Inc. · Global
The country music icon built institutions that could keep serving people even when she was no longer there to lead them.
Entrepreneurship
United’s 2027 Expansion Includes 8 Nonstop Routes No U.S. Rival Currently Matches. It’s a Bold Bet on 2 Types of Travelers
Inc. · Global
The airline is making an aggressive new push into international travel.
Geopolitics
UEFA to bring criminal complaint against Infantino
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Geopolitics
Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?
The New York Times – World · US
Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.
Entrepreneurship
A United Pilot Accidentally Broadcast a 7-Minute Rant to Passengers. He’s Hardly the First to Make That Mistake
Inc. · Global
A recent hot-mic incident left passengers listening to crew criticism before landing. It’s not the first time such an incident has occurred on a commercial car…
Startups
Karnataka explores voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs across skilling, health and citizen services
Your Story · India
Karnataka is exploring voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs for skilling, healthcare, investor services, culture and citizen services.
Geopolitics
Nepal flooding: 'We are disconnected from Kathmandu'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
DW spoke with people from the Nepali regions devastated by flash floods about the fates of their family members, with a government minister warning that the st…
Geopolitics
Nepal-Tibet floods: How many tourists are missing? India tops list | Fact box
Indian Express – World · India
- Over 3,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet; Nepal’s death toll at 626, with 2,426 unaccounted, while China reports 7 dead and 554 missing in Tibet. - Gla…
Entrepreneurship
5 Small Business Ideas for Night Owls Who Prefer Working in the Evenings
Inc. · Global
Your business doesn’t have to fit into a traditional workday. These small business ideas are perfect for people who feel most productive after dark.
Entrepreneurship
A Study Found Keto, Mediterranean, and Plant-Forward Diets Cut Weight Equally. 1 Decreased Liver Fat by 67 Percent
Inc. · Global
While all three diets improved participants’ metabolic health, one delivered extra benefits in terms of liver fat, blood-sugar control, and insulin levels.
Tech & Startups
This former PG&E engineer is building a ‘Google Maps for the underground’
TechCrunch · US
The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.
Startups
Dream11 pivots to sports engagement platform
Your Story · India
Dream11 aims to transition to an AI first platform to engage users based on their sports, leagues, teams and players.
Tech & Startups
Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck
TechCrunch · US
Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”
Geopolitics
Jellyfish force partial shutdown of French nuclear plant
BBC News – World · Europe
It is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.
Engineering
Make a Portable Wide-screen Mechanical TV
IEEE Spectrum · Global
I never intended to join the cutting edge of electromechanical television. I just wanted to make a nice clock. But sometimes you have to go where the engineeri…
Tech & Startups
Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town
TechCrunch · US
Former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates said in a LinkedIn post that the company is not trying to re-create Twitter.
Startups
Rapido faces app outage as ride booking issue hit users
Your Story · India
Rapido users reported booking, location and login issues amid an app outage, as the mobility platform.
Startups
JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendra: Rs 60,000 Grant for Women in 8,053 Panchayats
Your Story · India
Bihar will open JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendras in all 8,053 panchayats, giving women Rs 60,000 aid to run their own Sudha dairy shop.
Tech & Startups
Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale
TechCrunch · US
Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehi…
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