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Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘I’m Done Talking’: What to Do When an Aggressive Employee Pushes a Manager to the Limit
When an employee’s behavior crosses the line, a soft approach won’t work. Plus, two more questions from readers.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups5 Lessons from The Let Them Theory that change your mindset
Discover five powerful lessons from The Let Them Theory that can help you stop overthinking, let go of control, and build a healthier mindset.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAuthorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company
Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumours that a government-established company set up to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is an “empty shell” at r…
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar
A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan’s new military outsourcing plan: a pragmatic fix or security risk?
Taiwan’s armed forces plan to outsource guard duties at military academies to private security firms in a pilot programme aimed at freeing up limited personnel for core combat mis…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringNokia’s 14 Years of Mobile-Phone Supremacy Ended in an Afternoon
In 2005, Nokia sold its billionth mobile phone, a budget-friendly device that went to a customer in Nigeria. By then, the company, based in Espoo, Finland, was making one of every…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Clean Beauty Movement Missed 1 Major Category — Until Now
The future of hair care starts with asking better questions.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHeat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician
President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia; it also banned Iran's powerful par…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says US will charge 20% on all cargo shipped through Hormuz, reinstates naval blockade
- US will charge 20% on Hormuz cargo and reinstate Iranian port blockade, claiming it will guard the strait and seek reimbursement. - Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global oil/…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz
Early on July 12, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, the United States launched its third round of st…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
Washington, D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnn Widdecombe death: UK counterterrorism police probe suspected murder of ex-minister
British counterterrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe in light of new informati…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran: Living in limbo between war and ceasefire
Repeated ceasefire violations, contradictory political signals and ongoing emergency measures have fueled exhaustion, anger and deep uncertainty among many Iranians.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling
A decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that Beijing’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and analysts say Manila rema…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsA versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: a donor conception cap and world models for AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Sperm donors need limits, say…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia solved solar. Now it has to solve sunset
India's energy storage gap is crowded with incumbents. The real whitespace sits on the demand side of the grid, and it is almost entirely unbuilt.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab
A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: Balogun red and expansion keep FIFA in spotlight
The fallout from Folarin Balogun's red card reversal continues as reports suggest the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee made the decision unilaterally. Meanwhile, the Worl…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsKenya: What impact will Dangote's new refinery have on the region?
Is Kenya Africa's next major energy hub? A plan from Dangote Industries to build a massive refinery off the country's coast could reshape fuel supply, trade and economic growth ac…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push
President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai and deliver a keynote address, the Ministry of Foreig…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions
China’s aircraft carrier programme is entering a new phase as Beijing broadens its focus to improve the recruitment and training of the crews and pilots needed for operations far …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipGrindr’s CEO Hired an AI Tutor First. The Leadership Lesson Is Bigger Than Technology
Great leaders don’t push change. They prepare people for it.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspections
China has defended its inspections of Panama-flagged ships as routine safety checks, rejecting US and Panamanian accusations that it is weaponising shipping lines for geopolitical…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStop Asking Employees to Adopt AI
People don’t need another mandate. They need a clear destination, work that feels more meaningful, and AI that’s easier to use than to ignore.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My Bathroom
These butt-cleaning machines also offer luxe features like custom seat warming and adjustable water flows.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMessaging platforms' replies received: IT secretary on username notice to WhatsApp, Telegram
Three platforms -- WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal -- had come under regulatory glare after the government issued notices on the controversial username feature, that essentially all…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU eyes social media curbs for children
The European Union will move to limit young children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in wh…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWant to Live a Happier, More Successful Life? Advice From Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Cuban, and My Grandfather
Open the source article for full details and context.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipApple Just Went Public in Its Fight with OpenAI to Protect Its Most Valuable Secrets
The two companies are battling over OpenAI’s hardware ambitions.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with older people among the most vulnerable
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOver 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers
The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 died between June 18 and 28 in England and Wales
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ feline market grows
Hongkongers are spending a record HK$2,062 (US$263) a month on pet cats, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey. The Exhibition Group, organiser …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsItalian chef handed 90 hours of community service for drink-driving, speeding
A Hong Kong court has ordered an Italian chef to serve 90 hours of community service and suspended his driving licence for a year after he admitted drink-driving and speeding at m…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTop UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction
Hamas's actions "endangered humanitarian personnel, intimidated workers delivering life-saving food assistance and disrupted life-saving humanitarian operations", said UN Deputy S…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsiGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10 Review: Endless Pool
Swimming against the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10’s artificial current is a real workout, even if it doesn’t quite replace a full-size lap pool.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices spike on fresh U.S.-Iran attacks, tech hammers on stocks again
U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFutu expects mainland brokerage business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outlets
Futu Holdings, the Nasdaq listed Chinese broker that was recently penalised by China’s securities regulator, said it expects a gradual fall off in mainland business but has no pla…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Was Supposed to Save Companies Money. Instead, It’s Blowing Up Budgets in a Big Way
A new report from KPMG finds that executives are aghast at their AI bills. It’s a warning for any business leader planning to go all-in on the tech.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPython Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Python—but there’s a reason it’s not a very popular programming language.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Is Why the S&P 500 Keeps Breaking Records
Corporate America is reporting stellar earnings.
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