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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Chinese military team inspects Russian bases as Putin hails ‘natural allies’

A PLA inspection team visited several facilities in Russia’s Eastern Military District this week, including an air defence missile unit in the far-eastern Jewish Autonomous Region…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Israeli fire kills at least 18 in Gaza, U.S. envoy visits hostage family protest

The danger facing aid seekers in Gaza has compounded what international hunger experts this week called a “worst-case scenario of famine” in the besieged enclave.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

First privately developed U.S. nuclear reactor in over 40 years achieves first criticality point

The Department of Energy described the milestone, achieved on June 4, as "rebirth of America’s nuclear industry" and a "historic moment" for U.S. energy

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

What Every Business Can Learn From the Chili’s-Lizzo Partnership

The best brand collaborations are earned long before the contract is signed.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Executives Are Excited About AI—and Still Not Entirely Sure How to Make It Work for Them

New data from the second annual Inc. and Capital One Business Risk + Reward survey reveals the complexities of incorporating AI into a modern workplace.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

When DOGE Cuts Wiped Out Most of His Revenue, Advisers Told Him to Downsize. Instead, He Used a 1 Percent Rule to Double Sales

How Warriors Solutions’ Steve Sergi held onto his team amid chaos and grew revenue from about $6 million to over $12 million.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Now More Expensive Than the Laid-Off Human Labor It’s Replacing

The bill for AI as labor replacement is coming due, and it’s an actual, big bill with many zeroes.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Watch: Is the Israel–U.S. alliance straining over Iran?

Tensions appear to be emerging within the Israel–U.S. alliance as differences grow over how to deal with Iran. While Washington seems increasingly open to diplomatic engagement an…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

Senators voted 52-47 for the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years, through the end of Mr. Trump's term

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says

Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Neuroscience Says Feeling Exhausted Is (Mostly) in Your Head

Research shows your brain can hold you back, but it can also help you push closer to your true limit.

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Stressed at Work? Start by Fixing This 1 Thing

Researchers reviewed 60 years of studies and came to a startling conclusion.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 2 Questions I Ask Before Investing in Any Startup (and Which Most Founders Get Wrong)

The ones who answer it cleanly tend to be the ones I write checks to.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Wreaking Havoc at Starbucks and Pizza Hut. Social Media Is Having a Field Day

Starbucks retired an AI inventory tool after frequent mistakes, while Pizza Hut’s delivery system allegedly lost a franchisee more than $100 million in sales.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

‘Doo-Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Mystery of the New York City Manhole Prowlers

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Amazon to deploy 1 lakh e-delivery vans across global ops by 2030, expand India fleet

Amazon plans to introduce over 1,000 electric light and medium-duty trucks into its operations in India over the next five years, joining the more than 10,000 electric vehicles al…

Source: The Washington Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor

The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff polici…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Watch: U.S.- Iran war: Peace talks stall after Hezbollah rejects truce

A proposed Lebanon-Israel truce faces uncertainty after Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the conditional ceasefire announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys. Hezbollah is dema…

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

China ready to work with Myanmar to maintain border stability: Wang Yi

“Beijing hopes Myanmar ​would ‌ensure the safety of Chinese personnel,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his ‌Myanmar counterpart Tin Maung Swe

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

On Patrol With Tokyo’s New Litter Police

Visitor numbers to Shibuya are surging and trash cans are scarce. Enter the city patrol.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Yet Another Reason to Move More: New Research Suggests Exercise Literally Washes Out Your Brain

A fascinating new study shows moving your body helps wring out your brain like a dirty sponge, keeping it clean and functioning well. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Most Executives Are AI-Curious. Here’s How to Become AI-Fluent

These 5 habits will help your skills compound, without requiring any technical expertise.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

With Rivals Struggling, Reebok Sees a Rare Window to Reclaim Its Place in Sports Apparel

Brands lose relevance the moment they lose themselves.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

An Unexpected AI Sell-Off Just Proved Something Surprising About the Health of the Stock Market

Big Tech took a hit, but the market still reached historic highs.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Breaking Down the Numbers Behind SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI as They Prep for Massive IPOs

SpaceX and Anthropic have already declared their intentions with the SEC, and OpenAI is rumored to be preparing its filing in the near future.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Next Wave of Global Entrepreneurs Is Building Businesses With Just a Smartphone

In emerging markets, fintech tools and trust-based platforms are replacing bank loans and MBAs as the foundation for new startups.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

AI Has Come for Serif Fonts

AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”

Source: MIT Technology Review ·

AI / Deep Tech

The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos

On June 5, 404 Media reported that attackers had been using Meta’s AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts. Their approach was simple: They asked the agent to link t…

Source: MIT Technology Review ·

AI / Deep Tech

Are AI chatbots making us lose control of our brains?

This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I mean a lot—of talk about AI. I also had the opportunity to sit down with Gloria Mark, a psychologist …

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

RBI holds interest rates as oil shock clouds outlook

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India had entered the latest episode of global turbulence with stronger macroeconomic fundamentals than in previous crises, but warned that escal…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Florida Just Sued OpenAI Over ChatGPT. Here’s What This Means for All Companies Involved in AI

The AI accountability era has officially arrived. How leaders respond in the next 12 months will determine whether AI becomes their greatest asset or their biggest liability. 

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Why are more Hong Kong youth not in education, work or training than Asian peers?

A mismatch in the job market, declining demand for junior roles and relatively comfortable living conditions among Hong Kong’s youth have contributed to a higher share of young pe…

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Australia seizes 100,000 illegal cockroaches in record bug bust

The haul of live insects included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Authorities said it was the country's biggest-ever seizure of illegal exotic invertebrates.

Source: NBC News – World ·

General

Putin rules out Zelenskyy meeting, touts a new world order at ‘Russian Davos’

Russian President Vladimir Putin declined a request to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskky in a speech at a flagship annual economic forum in St. Petersburg.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Yellow IVF founder Ambika Bhaik on fixing the part of fertility care nobody talks about

Yellow IVF founder Ambika Bhaik explains the Yellow Contract, her partner-led network and why she believes fertility care in India has to stop selling cycles and start sharing ris…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

One Nation, six farcical explanations and no clearer understanding of its housing policy

Hanson’s party is leading in the polls, but it has a long way to go before being recognised as a serious political outfitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Innefu Labs raises $30M in Series B from Panthera Growth Partners

Innefu Labs will utilise this funding round for global expansion and R&D. It is also looking at a potential IPO.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Awestruck: the world's first AI for your free time

Awestruck: the world's first AI for your free time Awestruck is the world's first AI for your free time, a new way to discover and book the best of what is happening around you. …

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Race for rare earths at Myanmar’s borders fuels pollution fears

A race to dig rare earths and metals in the mineral-rich mountains of eastern Myanmar is polluting waterways that millions of people living downstream depend on after a new tungst…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous

Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African familyAn African treaty that rejects longstanding international human rights…

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