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Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMeta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents
Meta may have found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsJohn Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm
Trump's former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink Your Leadership Team Is a Well-Oiled Machine? New Research Shows Why That Might Be a Problem
A decade of data reveals how stable, long-term leadership can quietly kill innovation—and the outside voices needed to fix it.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIs Erika Kirk replacing UFC White House Fight Hosts? What we know
Social media users recently shared posts claiming Erika Kirk would host UFC’s White House Fight Night on June 14, 2026. The rumor originated from WKM News, a page that clearly lab…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform
Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUltra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft
Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHistory-making qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final
Poland's Maja Chwalinska beats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final and makes history after qualifying run.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise – and that he …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipOpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta Agree on This 1 Critical Decision About AI Safety
AI executives Sam Altman and Dario Amodei admit their positioning on this critical issue represents ‘a rare moment of agreement.’
Source: NBC News – World ·
General‘Raw beef with spicy dip’: Laos cave survivor on the dream that kept him going underground
NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer spoke to Mued Duangsomdy, the first of five rescued men to come out of the cave in Laos where two others are still missing. He said he was “overwhelm…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules
Policy agreement means trans people will continue to have access to Kenwood Ladies’ and Highgate Men’s ponds in north-west LondonThe bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in north-west…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLiverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new manager in place of Slot
Andoni Iraola left his role at Bournemouth at the end of the season and takes over at Liverpool in place of Arne Slot.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022
Russia's latest attacks come as Ukraine commemorates the children killed by Russia over the course of the all-out war.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Your Company Should Start Using OpenAI’s New Vibe-Coding Tool
OpenAI is making it easier to build dashboards, planner apps, and simple tools. Here’s how it works.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHelion, the Sam Altman-backed fusion startup, raises $465M to build a power plant for Microsoft
Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants
Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is this teen fashion brand closing its fitting rooms?
Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe AI IPO Race Heats Up, DOGE Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk, and Instagram Gets Hacked
On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada PM unveils AI strategy, warns of foreign dominance
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his AI strategy on Thursday, warning that his country’s slow adoption of the frontier technology had created risks and that domestic c…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFamily of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout
Mother demands overhaul of maternity care after settling case over birth at Queen’s hospital in Romford in 2019The family of a girl left brain-damaged at birth have agreed to acce…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Cruel ‘Loyalty Tax’ Blindsiding Workers Who Stayed at Their Jobs for Years
New survey data reveals why five or more years of company seniority leaves workers uniquely unprepared—and under networked—for sudden headcount cuts.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsReform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder
Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensionsAndrea Jenkyns walked out of a meeting with a cabinet min…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSherpa found alive on Mount Everest after six days missing
A Nepali Sherpa has been found alive on the slopes of Mount Everest after missing for six days without food or oxygen.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSaudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPhoebe Bridgers Ditched the Internet to Hype Up Her New Music. It’s Working
The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small-venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRamp Just Secured a $44 Billion Valuation—Here’s the New ‘Invisible’ Cost Driving Its Growth
The startup’s recent $750 million raise reflects a bigger shift in the marketplace.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi dies ‘of sadness’ aged 56
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of “the love of her life”, …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘It is unsustainable’: Reform’s billionaire donors inspire panic in Westminster
While huge donations are nothing new in UK politics, some fear electoral finance is distorting democracy itselfKeir Starmer may be relaxed about allowing millions from cryptocurre…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMalviya Nagar hotel fire: How Delhi cops broke walls, smashed windows to save guests
South Delhi police personnel bravely rescued occupants from a burning Hauz Rani bed-and-breakfast. Head constable Dinesh Yadav hoisted a woman to safety through a ventilation duct…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHow ISWAP emerged as the dominant jihadist force in Africa’s Lake Chad basin
The Islamic State West Africa Province steadily eclipsed Boko Haram to become the most powerful militant organisation in the region; with a structured command system and strong te…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder
PM says Britons are ‘reasonable, tolerant people’ and backs MP’s legal action against Grok firm over fake sexualised imagesUK politics live – latest updatesElon Musk is “interferi…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipInc. Power Picks Methodology: How We Selected the Best Tools and Services for Entrepreneurs
Here’s how we report and produce our lists of the top B2B products for small and medium businesses.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada endorses embattled marine park’s plan to relocate 30 beluga whales
Beluga whales, which Marineland threatened to euthanize in 2025, will be moved to sanctuaries in Spain or across USCanada and an embattled marine park have reached a tentative dea…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJob Openings Just Hit a 2-Year High—but an Underlying Trend May Be Bad News for Workers
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that job openings jumped to 7.62 million at the end of April, a roughly 10 percent increase from March.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDelta Just Gave Knicks Fans the Ultimate NBA Finals Trip, and It’s a Marketing Masterclass
The airline and the New York City team are both celebrating a major win.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on use…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics3 dead, 1 injured as crane overturns at Jewar Airport flyover construction site
Tragedy struck a Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Faridabad as a crane overturned amidst adverse weather, claiming three lives. Officials confirmed that four individua…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Don't come to airport': CJP founder's new appeal to supporters - what prompted U-turn?
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters not to gather at Delhi Airport on 6 June, citing public and security concerns. Instead, he will seek permission a…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEcuador’s disappeared: Inside one family’s search for answers
Advocates warn that 51 people have disappeared during Ecuador's military operations, leaving loved ones without answers.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong police took away seven people who appeared in Causeway Bay on Thursday evening carrying flowers and dressed in black to mark the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipInside Jamie Dimon’s Surprising New Plan to Pitch Elon Musk’s Historic SpaceX IPO to Thousands of Wealthy Clients
JPMorgan once sued Tesla, but is now helping hype up SpaceX, which could secure a nearly $2 trillion valuation next week and make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case
Despite serving as Trump's national security adviser, Bolton has emerged as a top critic of the president.
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