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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA SpaceX Welder Was Earning $58,000 in 2015. With Today’s Historic IPO, He’s Expected to Walk Away With $880,000
Elon Musk isn’t the only one benefiting from SpaceX’s public debut.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Your AI Strategy Will Fail If Your Tech Leaders Aren’t Doing This 1 Thing
As AI threatens to replace workers, executives need to remember the needs of their flesh-and-blood staff for long term success.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups(Weekly funding roundup June 6-12) Steady rise in VC inflow into Indian startups
Venture capital funding into Indian startups is showing a steady upward trend but this is unlikely to build into strong momentum given the current market conditions.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMore time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX’s IPO Is Likely to Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire. Here’s Everything He Could Buy With That Money
If he becomes a trillionaire, Elon Musk would have more wealth than we can fathom—and more than we can imagine spending.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeta Down Worldwide: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Hit by Global Outage
Thousands of users have reported being logged out and facing error messages. Meta confirmed it is working to resolve the issue.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS missiles hit ships with Indian crew. Now, Trump blames Iran
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being behind alleged drone attacks on Indian ships in the Strait of Ho…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOver 200 trips to the moon and more : What Elon Musk's trillion could mean
Elon Musk's potential trillion-dollar fortune is a monumental sum, dwarfing national economies and astronomical distances. This unprecedented wealth, if realized, would be enough…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLiberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect first-time property ownersFe…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say
Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in needGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSwee…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAntarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average
Exclusive A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice ‘depressing’Antarctica’s west coast is missing an area…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy a tiny river on Russia’s border tests China’s ties with Kim Jong-un
The Tumen River has resurfaced as one of the big issues for keen observers of relations between China and North Korea but after the leaders of the two countries met this week, the…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Can Read Your Resume, But There’s One Thing It Can’t Judge
Bots can test your skills, not your character.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPresident Trump will not attend U.S. team's World Cup opener
While it is uncommon for a head of state from a host country to miss the nation’s World Cup opener, it is not unprecedented
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman court holds Google liable for fake AI answers
Judges in Bavaria drew a distinction between standard search engine results and AI-generated summaries. They ruled that tech giants themselves are responsible for the content of a…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTalkspace Just Launched an AI Therapist—With 1 Major Catch
As AI startups face lawsuits over their chatbots offering clinical advice, one telehealth company is leaning in by launching its own AI provider.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMeta's social networks down for thousands of users
There were more than 62,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 8,000 reports of issues with Instagram as of 10:11 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.com
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina and Myanmar detain U.S. citizens in separate incidents, sparking alarm
Despite no immediate evidence that they were connected, the detentions of two vocal commentators on Myanmar triggered alarm in the business and research communities.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsYouTuber ‘Masood Chandi’ murdered: Bodybuilder bludgeoned to death with rods in Hyderabad
A 25-year-old bodybuilder and YouTuber, known as Masood Chandi, was fatally attacked at his Hyderabad home by his brother-in-law and associates. The brutal assault, stemming from …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in office safeThe former Spanish prime minister José Lu…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘I only had this father, and he’s gone’: Wafa Mustafa’s fight for truth and justice for Syria’s missing
With more than 177,000 people forcibly disappeared since 2011, short doc Maybe Tomorrow captures ‘the violence of waiting’ experienced by familyWhen Wafa Mustafa was a child, she …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French electionsFrance’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackC…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: Haass
The United States and China should hold regular high-level meetings and deepen cooperation on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, as greater transparency is ess…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
As the United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory f…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsCrypto Guys Bought the Answer to the CIA’s Mysterious Kryptos Sculpture
They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-US deal: What are the main sticking points?
The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPaul Chan praises blockbuster film about Teochew community during local premiere
Hong Kong’s finance chief praised a blockbuster film about the Teochew community as it premiered locally on Friday, and highlighted the ethnic group’s contributions to the city’s …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMeesho acquires B2B commerce platform Kirana Club for Rs 202 Cr
The acquisition gives Meesho deeper access into the grocery market and a platform for B2B play across categories.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIntern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation
An intern doctor has been arrested by Hong Kong police on suspicion of accessing patient data without authorisation and fired from her hospital, according to an insider and medica…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer says he won’t ‘walk away’ after minister Healey’s shock resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected the idea that he had lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom the Ocean to the World: Bharat Innovates India’s Blue Economy Moment
India will take its top 120 deep-tech ventures to Nice, France, for Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education of India.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia’s next phase of growth will be driven by innovation
India’s next phase of growth will be shaped by how effectively it turns ideas into institutions, enterprises and technologies for the world.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots
After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant rio…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. PM Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job
“I’m not going to walk away,” Mr. Starmer told the BBC, making his first public comments since Healey’s shock resignation. With rivals expected to launch a contest to replace h…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts
The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsByju Raveendran gets temporary relief after Singapore High Court grants stay
Singapore’s High Court has stayed the committal and surrender provisions of a civil contempt order against Byju Raveendran, pending his appeal against the finding.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsViral pregnancy yoga video sparks debate over safety of advanced poses at 39 weeks
A pregnant woman's advanced yoga at 39 weeks sparked online debate, highlighting the nuanced safety of exercise during pregnancy. While movement is encouraged for healthy pregnanc…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSocial Security: Map Shows Benefits Crisis by State, Insolvency by 2032
Americans could see their payments drop by $500 a month, with the agency’s money predicted to run out in just seven years.
Source: NBC News – World ·
General2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico as U.S. prepares to face off with Paraguay
The first day of the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico amid red cards and excitement. Mexico scored the first goal and victory of the tournament when they beat South Africa 2-0 …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAn ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US
Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at warIran will present a major chal…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCuracao's World Cup dream: 'Nothing is impossible'
Curacao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. The Caribbean island is abuzz ahead of their first match on football's biggest stage – against four-time champions …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms
In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila
China’s decision to ban Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from Chinese territory has taken Beijing’s maritime feud with Manila into unusually person…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia sends measles vaccines, medical supplies to Maldives amid rising cases
India has dispatched a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately 3 tonnes of medical supplies to support the Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs said
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