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Geopolitics

Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students

The Guardian – World · Europe

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the halls of state’s largest public school districtOmaha police recently agreed to stop carrying …

Geopolitics

Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

China may have “little to lose” from talks between the United States and North Korea which, analysts say, may lead to Washington watering down its security com…

Entrepreneurship

AI Agents Could Turn HR Into the Architect of Work

Inc. · Global

HR isn’t just managing work anymore. It’s redesigning it.

Entrepreneurship

A New Study Found a Way to Lose Weight Without Eating Less. It Starts With a Simple Dietary Switch

Inc. · Global

Experts say that making a few basic dietary changes and prioritizing nutrient-dense foods can help boost your long-term health.

Tech & Startups

Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can’t hide an iterative upgrade

TechCrunch · US

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pi…

Geopolitics

Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

BBC News – World · Europe

A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

Geopolitics

How Apartheid Continues to Divide Cape Town

The New York Times – World · US

Our reporter John Eligon takes a six-mile walk between two townships in Cape Town to show how the barriers left by apartheid still exist 30 years later.

Geopolitics

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow

The Hindu – World · India

- Russian drone/missile strikes killed 3+ in Ukraine; Ukrainian drones killed 2 in Russia's Krasnodar region. - Kryvyi Rih shopping center attack (16 dead) d…

Geopolitics

Why Assam wants to shrink Kaziranga National Park's eco-sensitive zone

Times of India – World · India

- Displacement of Kaziranga residents raises concerns about who will protect the park. - Reducing the eco-sensitive zone from 10 km to 1 km is seen as trespa…

Geopolitics

UN welcomes Sri Lanka's efforts to bring back refugees from India

The Hindu – World · India

The Sri Lankan government earlier this month made arrangements for the initiative aimed at streamlining the process to facilitate the return of refugees from I…

Geopolitics

1,500 Indonesian soldiers deployed to fight Borneo wildfires

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia is deploying an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo, an official said on Saturday, to help tackle wildfires that have burned through swathes of the i…

Entrepreneurship

Apollo’s Recent Breach Exposed a Major Risk for Finance Firms. It Isn’t Malware

Inc. · Global

The hack offers one of the clearest examples yet of how social engineering can give bad actors access to critical systems.

Geopolitics

Imran Khan’s sister files contempt plea over violation of Pakistan top court’s hospitalisation order

The Hindu – World · India

The Supreme Court had ordered that Imran Khan be kept in the hospital till the next hearing on Sept. 16; however, he was taken to the state-run PIMS in Islamab…

Entrepreneurship

Piggly Wiggly Locations Are Closing: See Updated List of Doomed Stores for 2026

Inc. · Global

The confirmed closures follow multiple shutdowns in 2025. Independent operators say they are struggling with rising costs and weak sales.

Tech & Startups

Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

Wired · Global

For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.

Geopolitics

Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary? Trump drops two names

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump names Scott Jennings and Margo Martin as potential replacements for outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. - Leavitt, youngest press secretary, l…

Geopolitics

What Does Harry and Meghan’s Return to England Mean for Their Children?

The New York Times – World · US

One effect of moving back is that Archie and Lilibet now have the opportunity to be schooled as Britons. Here’s what that might look like.

Entrepreneurship

Google Wants Spirit Airlines’ Data. A Startup Just Outbid Its $10 Million Offer

Inc. · Global

Experts say Spirit’s records offer something AI companies desperately need: an understanding of how businesses actually work.

Geopolitics

Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Chinese humanoid robot "Lightning" ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to fi…

Entrepreneurship

Founder Christine Hunsicker Got 5 Years in Prison. The Bigger Question Is How Investors Missed a $300 Million Fraud

Inc. · Global

The CaaStle founder received a five-year sentence after a yearslong scheme built on false financial statements, invented growth, and investor deception.

Geopolitics

Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak

The Guardian – World · Europe

Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climbA man who abandoned his seven-year-old son o…

Geopolitics

20 sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates near Yemen on US-sanctioned ship

South China Morning Post – World · China

Somali pirates hijacked an oil products tanker off Yemen, a Somali maritime security official said, the latest in a resurgence of piracy that has seen six comm…

Geopolitics

Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill

South China Morning Post – World · China

A fleet of Chinese J-16 fighters has arrived in Egypt ahead of a joint exercise that will be the aircraft’s first-ever deployment to Africa. The planes and avi…

Geopolitics

Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Around 100 people were attending a meditation retreat in central Myanmar when the building was targeted by military planes, witnesses said.

Entrepreneurship

The 3-Step Test Every Board Should Use Before a Crisis Makes a Leader Untouchable

Inc. · Global

Platner, Trump, and Altman show the same pattern: when a leader is too costly to lose, accountability gets harder for any organization to enforce.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong-built greenhouse gas tracker device ‘functioning well’ on space station

South China Morning Post – World · China

A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by a university in Hong Kong is operating successfully aboard the Tiangong space station and is expected to co…

Entrepreneurship

Think Xanthan Gum Is Harmless? A New Study Suggests Daily Use Needs Scrutiny

Inc. · Global

A new rat study found chronic xanthan gum intake triggered colon inflammation and barrier changes, but researchers say human evidence must come next.

Entrepreneurship

5 Small Business Ideas for Extroverts That Turn Conversation Skills Into a Competitive Advantage

Inc. · Global

If talking to people is your strength, these small business ideas can help you turn it into revenue and growth.

Entrepreneurship

This Company Built an Android Phone With a Robot Arm. It’s Billed as a ‘New Species of Smartphone’

Inc. · Global

Why would a manufacturer this capable pour so much effort into a product this strange?

Tech & Startups

Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone

Wired · Global

It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.

Geopolitics

Man arrested for driving under influence of drugs after 3-vehicle crash

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs following a three-vehicle crash that left two people inju…

Geopolitics

Myanmar air strike kills 14 praying at monastery, rebel witnesses say

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Myanmar military air strike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent killed 14 people, two rebel fighters …

Geopolitics

Man hospitalised after bamboo scaffolding collapses in Sham Shui Po

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong man has been hospitalised after being trapped by fallen bamboo scaffolding at a building in Sham Shui Po, prompting authorities to launch an invest…

Tech & Startups

Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Wired · Global

Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.

Geopolitics

Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport

BBC News – World · Europe

The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

Geopolitics

Waking Up to an Escalating Canada-U.S. Trade War

The New York Times – World · US

The two countries are locked in a potentially devastating tariff war after last-minute demands ended talks in Washington late Friday night.

Geopolitics

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

BBC News – World · Europe

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men allegedly linked to HK$500,000 phishing scam

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested two men suspected of using 110 SIM cards to send phishing messages from a base of operations in a hotel and conning victims out …

Geopolitics

Israel-Turkey tensions rise after Netanyahu orders strikes on Syrian airbase

South China Morning Post – World · China

Fears of a military confrontation between Israel and Turkey are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to assert dominance over Syria b…

Geopolitics

Chinese man reunites with family after 25 years in total isolation to honour a promise

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese man in his 60s has finally reunited with his family after spending 25 years in isolation to care for a house deep in the mountains, even after the ow…

Geopolitics

Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa

South China Morning Post – World · China

While the US and some European governments view China’s vast production of electric vehicles and green-energy tech as overcapacity, African companies see it as…

Entrepreneurship

He Left Nike After 20-Plus Years to Build His Own Sportswear Brand. It Grew 743 Percent Over 3 Years

Inc. · Global

Omorpho founder and CEO Stefan Olander learned a crucial design lesson from Steve Jobs during a Nike partnership with Apple.

Entrepreneurship

5 Small Business Ideas You Can Run in 10 Hours a Week or Less

Inc. · Global

These ventures allow you to keep your full-time job while preparing to turn a side-hustle into a larger operation.

Geopolitics

Customs seizes endangered turtles and parrots in 2 cases, arrests woman

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong customs officers have seized endangered turtles and parrots alongside other animals in two separate smuggling cases, resulting in the arrest of one w…

Geopolitics

‘Embryonic’: lost novel by French film-maker Éric Rohmer is republished

The Guardian – World · Europe

English translation of Élisabeth, the New Wave director’s 1946 book about young lovers in prewar Paris, receives rave reviews as precursor to auteur’s cinemati…

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