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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDesi Perkins Brought Spanglish to Sephora, and the Industry Took Notice
Forget marketing briefs. This launch ran on culture and community.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsDatadog veterans launch AI coding startup Niteshift on a bet against Big AI lock-in
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in with model makers.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup 2026: How an old song from Bosnia went viral
Some have already called it the unofficial song of the 2026 World Cup. So how did a tune that was more than a decade old take the Balkans — and beyond — by storm?
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe three hard-tech moonshots fueling SpaceX’s unbelievable IPO
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLetter from Kyiv: The messed-up day-to-day of living under Putin’s cruel air war
People have absorbed violence and terror into their lives. Somehow, they keep going – quietly rescuing, evacuating, replacing, mending, adapting … and sometimes saving tiny animal…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship$1 Billion in Sales: The Unlikely NFL Snack That’s Driving Surprising Growth for Smucker’s
From Travis Kelce to Myles Garrett, some of the country’s top athletes consistently turn to this product.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTravel bans and ICE crackdowns cast shadow on FIFA’s ‘inclusive’ World Cup
Trump administration’s hardline immigration restrictions and travel bans draw significant scrutiny ahead of the upcoming international sporting event; amid a ‘climate of fear’, ad…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration
Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recommendations in one place.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWarner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI
Through the acquisition, WMG aims to better track when its artists' work is used in AI-generated content or for training AI models.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsKnife attack victim’s family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast
The appeal came as a Sudanese man appeared in court charged with attempted murder, and as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and politicians in Northern Ireland condemned the vi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘I love the inflation’: Trump embraces 3-year price high as Iran war hits home
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Smart Companies Look at Reddit and Facebook Groups for Free R&D (and Why Lazy Ones Sneer at It)
Ignoring online customer chatter – especially on social media – is a costly strategy.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all personnel on board killed
A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact technical cause of the accident
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo shows family’s car slowing before Israeli troops shot dead Palestinian baby
Footage appears to contradict Israeli military’s account of killing of seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal in West BankFootage has emerged that appears to contradict the Israeli milita…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman
The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of I…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they seek a shimmering prize whose bullion value has ec…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWrongful Arrest Exposes Failures in One of the Oldest Police Face-Recognition Tools in the US
The ACLU is suing two Florida police departments over the arrest of a Fort Myers man in a child-abduction case, saying officers treated a flawed face-recognition match as a near-c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds
The Trump administration’s export controls, sanctions and tariffs are hurting American firms in China without achieving their policy goals of blocking critical technology or reviv…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship73 Percent of Small-Business Owners Now Identify as Creators—and It’s Changing How They Operate
New research from Constant Contact shows small-business owners prioritizing social-media presence, though sometimes reluctantly.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGrowing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsChina Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the innovative data center uses seawater as a natural cooling system.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAir Canada pilot flew more than 900 flights over 17 years using fake licence
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI World Desk team consists of experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to provide latest news an…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Need to Give Employees More Positive Feedback. How Do I Start?
My employee said she hears only about what she gets wrong.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsOnly 1 in 10 Europeans see US as an ally — study
Europeans' trust in the United States has plummeted since Donald Trump returned to the White House. Most Europeans also don't think the US would help if the continent were attacke…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDigital Notebook Throwdown (2026): Kindle Scribe, ReMarkable Paper Pure
The newest Kindle Scribe means there are now three digital notebooks you can buy in the $400 price range. Here’s which one you should get.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Not just a singer’: Argentinians queue for miles to mourn biggest rockstar most of world has never heard of
Hundreds of thousands gather to remember Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, who inspired cross-generational devotion, especially among working classThe line stretched for more than 7km (four …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out cli…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?
China’s Qianfan network has hit a national milestone by placing over 200 broadband satellites in orbit, but there are concerns its deployment could be too slow and costly. The con…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringWe Are Crowd-Sourcing the Panopticon
A man raises his phone as police move into a crowd. The video is shaky, loud, immediate. Within minutes, it is online. Within hours, it is everywhere. This is how accountability w…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsNine Indian startups join WEF's Tech Pioneers cohort
The WEF said these 100 early-stage startups from 23 countries are building the infrastructure for the next era of AI and are developing breakthrough technologies with the potentia…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsProposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities
A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insuffic…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNetanyahu to run for re-election, his party says, after Trump raises doubts
In a brief statement, Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party said he would run in the election and, God willing, win. The election has not yet been formally announced but must be held by Oc…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu | The comeback ‘king’
With solid support from Israel’s right-wing and orthodox sections and little regard for the critics of their policies, the Likud leader, whose coalition has won a majority in the …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient records illicitly
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has reported a medical intern to police for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation, suspending her and a resident doctor over the ca…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAir India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
The post-summit detente between Washington and Beijing has moved from diplomatic language to institutional design. Less than three weeks after the summit between President Xi Jinp…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide
Thai woman is in custody in connection with investigation after man was reportedly found dead at a hotel in YangonA US diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, and …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Hezbollah still important for Iran?
Although weakened, the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran's power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any pe…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWater cut off for thousands of Iranians after U.S. strikes: Iranian state media
The U.S. strikes damaged two reservoirs supplying the Bemani and Kouhestak areas of Sirik town and 20,000 residents of the region have lost access to safe drinking water
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: the “steroid olympics” and a safer Mythos
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. The “steroid olympics” were a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAir China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damag…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipEveryone’s Using AI at Work. So Why Isn’t Performance Improving?
More AI, more work, fewer results—something’s off.
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