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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Japan-Philippines maritime talks 2026

Here are the article's main points summarized in 4 clear bullet points: • Japan and the Philippines have been holding high-level talks on maritime and defense issues, starting in…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Experimental Treatment Cut Cholesterol by 62 Percent—With No Statins

A new gene-editing therapy could revolutionize the treatment for high cholesterol, all in one dose.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Our Obsession With Sleep Scores, Steps, and Supplements Is Making Us Worse, Not Better

Has optimization culture gone completely off the rails?

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Strategy Behind Mejuri’s Fastest-Selling Launch: Personalization at a Friendly Price

Founder and CEO Noura Sakkijha says she knew it would be a success because of the look in her team’s eyes.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 2026 IPO Wave Will Dwarf 1999 in Real Dollars. But 1 Metric Will Prove If AI Is a Bubble

SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are all set to rattle public markets.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

This App Makes Google TV Actually Usable

The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating to use.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Cities Are Blocking Data Centers at Record Rates. Here’s the Lesson for All Leaders

AI data centers are facing unprecedented bans from Denver to Seattle. Three compounding forces are driving this backlash—here’s the lesson for all business leaders.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A Delta Flight Attendant Just Celebrated 67 Years On the Job. These 3 Words Mattered Most

The longest-serving flight attendant in history has seen enormous changes in the industry but as far as her job goes, ‘it’s still fun.’

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Daily quiz: On June 4 events

Here is a quiz on events that happened on June 4

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

PhysicsWallah shifts student lending strategy

The decision marks a reversal of its earlier strategy of lending through its own books and is aimed at materially reducing balance-sheet and credit-related risks.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Kuku Technologies files confidential DRHP for Rs 3,500 Cr IPO

Kuku Technologies, which operates audio and short video platforms, is seeking a valuation of Rs 15,000 crore through the IPO.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

SoftBank sells over 3% stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 2,873 Cr

SoftBank has sold a 3.25% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore, reducing its holding in the eyewear retailer to 9.88%. The block deal drew participation from several domestic and …

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

FirstClub bags $55M in Series B round led by Peak XV, Sofina

FirstClub said the funding will be used to expand into new cities and strengthen its supply chain as it forays into newer categories.

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh

The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Govt reviews measures to protect Indian MSMEs from potential impact of West Asia crisis

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has directed officials to closely monitor potential risks to India’s MSME sector, including di…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off May 2026

Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Breville Promo Code: $700 Off | June 2026

Discover the top Breville coupons and discount codes for coffee machines, kitchen appliances, and fresh coffee beans, with deals up to $700 off.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

My Favorite Inc. Article Ever Has an Update, All Thanks to Walmart

I like good stories with even better lessons.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A 60-Year Study of 800,000 Workers Just Found the No. 1 Cause of Burnout—Here’s What to Do About It

New research reveals the hidden problem destroying performance. The fix is simpler than most leaders realize. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

AI Companies Are Now Talking About Psychological Security. Here’s Why That Matters

As AI systems grow more powerful, here’s why that shift could reshape how we think about AI—and ourselves.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Founder Sends the Same 10-Word Text Every Week. Psychology Says It’s Brilliant

America is in the middle of a ‘friendship recession.’ Could this dead simple texting routine be the solution? 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Jensen Huang Just Named the Next Trillion-Dollar Company—and It’s Not Who You Think

The company’s stock jumped 30 percent and added roughly $56 billion in market cap, all in one day.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Stop Paying for Reach, Start Paying for Trust: The Creator Strategy Brands Are Missing

Brands chasing impressions are missing what actually converts—credibility with high‑intent audiences built around expertise, not aesthetics.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Want to Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline? Here’s How Neuroscience Says You Can Produce 5 Times More Brain-Protecting Protein

Compared with light activity, six minutes of vigorous exercise produces five times more BDNF, the protein that supports brain plasticity.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Marketers Need to Pay Attention to Religion

Religion and spirituality are on the rise, yet marketers are missing the opportunity.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Greatest Customer Discovery Tool Isn’t a Dashboard or a Survey. It’s Doing This 1 Exhausting Thing

What losing a political campaign taught me about building a company.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 23andMe Collapse Is a Master Class in Why Founders Shouldn’t Always Get Their Way

When you build a company no one can question, you also build one no one can save.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

7 Small Businesses You Can Start in Under 14 Hours Per Week

Looking to launch a startup in your spare time? These small-business ideas are well-suited for aspiring founders with tight schedules.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Going Viral Wins Views but It Doesn’t Build Trust. Here’s What to Do Instead

Attention is rented. Authority is owned.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Airline Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for the 8th Year in Row—Here’s Why

Despite rising costs, this carrier was able to provide high-quality service to passengers, ensuring it remained in the top spot.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

High-Protein Snacks Are About to Get More Expensive. This Is the Surprising Reason Why

As the country’s protein obsession continues, some suppliers are experiencing shortages of whey protein isolate, a popular ingredient.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Most Frustrating Part of Dining Out Is About to Get Fixed by Apple

The tech company is expected to debut a new iPhone feature that makes splitting the bill easier.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After Weeks of Pushback, Meta Will Now Give Employees a 30-Minute Break From Its AI Surveillance Tool

The tech company launched the mouse-tracking initiative in April.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Richard Branson Says This Applicant’s Unique Trick Was ‘Wonderful.’ It’s a Lesson for Everyone on the Job Market

If Branson still warmly remembers something you did many years ago, you’re doing something right.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This New (and Very Annoying) Tactic Is Forcing RTO Companies to Let Workers Work From Home

Meet ‘Bob,’ the avatar for a rising wave of employees who are winning remote privileges by making themselves completely insufferable in person.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Burger King Just Brought Back Its Famous Crown Nuggets After 15 Years—but Fans Already Have 1 Major Complaint

The reintroduction is part of a larger push by the chain to quickly respond to customer feedback about beloved products.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Lego Designed a Pair of 793-Piece Helmets for McLaren’s 1,000th Race. Norris and Piastri Are Wearing Them

The drivers will wear helmets at the Monaco Grand Prix that are exactly like their Lego creations.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The New York Knicks Coach Says This 1 Trait Is the Secret to Effective Leadership

Drawing on secrets he learned from legendary coaches Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr, Mike Brown explains his ultimate competitive advantage.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Think AI Is Ruining the Job Market for Graduates? A New Study Says We’re Blaming the Wrong Thing

While tech gets all the blame for a brutal entry-level job market, data suggests a different pandemic-era shift is making companies terrified of hiring rookies.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Stella Artois Wants You to ‘Work From Bar’ During the World Cup—and It’s Paying the Tab

The FIFA sponsor is launching a $100,000 initiative to help fans catch weekday matches during U.S. working hours.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Bill Gates’s Daughter Just Dropped a Coachella-Style Investor List Featuring Alix Earle, Khloé Kardashian, and Mindy Kaling

This week, Phia, an AI shopping app, shared its celebrity-filled investor lineup to social media, underscoring its culture-oriented playbook.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Microsoft Made a Bold Quantum Claim—and Says AI Helped Make it Happen

With the release of its new Majorana 2 chip, Microsoft claims agentic AI has dramatically accelerated its timeline to scale a commercial-grade quantum computer.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A Former Google CEO’s Advice for Surviving the AI Revolution Got Him Booed, but He Was Right

He offered a simple framework that just about anybody can use.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A New Analysis Just Revealed the Percentage of Goals Elon Musk Actually Meets—and It’s Shockingly Low

Despite the CEO’s massive success, he still seems unable to hit his own deadlines.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After the Collapse of Spirit Airlines, This Major Budget Carrier Just Became the Target of a $4.1 Billion Takeover

As fuel prices soar, more low-cost carriers are seeking help from outside investors to ensure they can stay afloat.

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