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Entrepreneurship

Wonder Bought Salt Hank’s to Scale 1 Viral Sandwich. Experts Say Its Cult Appeal Is Now at Risk

Inc. · Global

The company is increasingly acquiring founder-led brands with loyal followings. Can it maintain the hype surrounding them?

Geopolitics

PLP to PLI, reform express at full speed, says PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

'If India's Future Is Secure, World's Is Too'

Geopolitics

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

BBC News – World · Europe

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

Geopolitics

Stephen and Ayesha Curry's foundation gets major $200,000 boost

Times of India – World · India

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry's foundation has received a major $200,000 donation as the star player gears up for the new season.

Geopolitics

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali

The New York Times – World · US

The 26-year-old received a yearlong sentence from a court on the Indonesian resort island after he flouted a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram.

Tech & Startups

Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today

TechCrunch · US

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gatheri…

Geopolitics

Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle

The New York Times – World · US

The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the …

Geopolitics

US Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his White House ballroom project for now, temporaril…

Entrepreneurship

Oura Ring Is Heading Toward an IPO. Now a Lawsuit Targets One of Its Biggest Selling Points

Inc. · Global

A new class action lawsuit demands Oura change its marketing claims about sleep tracking and compensate users accordingly.

Geopolitics

'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propa…

Geopolitics

German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their …

Geopolitics

Cognizant notifies individuals of data breach, offers $1 m identity theft cover

Times of India – World · India

- Cognizant warns of a potential data breach in April 2025, but no misuse has been detected yet. - The breach may affect customer data, though no unauthorize…

Geopolitics

Palestinian Teenager Killed After Israeli Settlers Enter West Bank Village

The New York Times – World · US

Palestinian and Israeli authorities offered divergent accounts of the incident, which came as settler violence has surged across the Israeli-occupied territory.

Entrepreneurship

After 78 Years on Air, This Baltimore TV Station Cut Its Anchors. What Replaced Them Has Critics Worried

Inc. · Global

The move comes amid sweeping layoffs at the broadcaster’s parent company. Former and current employees are pushing back.

Geopolitics

Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands

BBC News – World · Europe

This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

Geopolitics

Iran president says time to end war while Tehran is in position of strength

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the US because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger p…

Geopolitics

Prince Harry, Elton John and Others Told to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13 Million

The New York Times – World · US

Harry and six other high-profile figures lost a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. They may eventually have to pay more than twice the initial sum,…

Tech & Startups

Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong

TechCrunch · US

Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?

Geopolitics

Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots

BBC News – World · Europe

A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

Entrepreneurship

Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Was China’s Richest Man. Now He’s Been Sentenced to Life in Prison

Inc. · Global

The downfall of a property empire that left behind $300 billion in debt has ended in a life sentence.

Engineering

This IEEE Senior Member Develops AI Tools for E-Commerce Sites

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Balaji Ingole rarely saw televisions while growing up in Udgir, India. No one in the small Maharashtra village had computers or phones. Only one household owne…

Entrepreneurship

Can Wearable Data Make You a Better Leader? 6 Founders Share How Devices Shape Their Decisions

Inc. · Global

They reveal when health and productivity metrics help them perform—and when they become a distraction.

Geopolitics

Turkey issues ‘genocide’ warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla

South China Morning Post – World · China

Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” linked to Israel’s interception of…

Tech & Startups

Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision probe

TechCrunch · US

The responses to NHTSA's questions so far are redacted entirely, citing "confidential business information."

Entrepreneurship

Cognitive Decline Can Start 20 Years Before Symptoms Appear. The FDA Just Cleared a Blood Test for Adults as Young as 40

Inc. · Global

The PrecivityAD2 test can screen adults decades before Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed.

General

USS Lincoln heads home after sailors complain of poor conditions

NBC News – World · US

The USS Lincoln is headed back to San Diego after an extended deployment in the Middle East. The U.S. Navy vessel is making its way back after crew complained …

Entrepreneurship

Neutrogena Responds After Hayden Panettiere’s Troubling Claims Resurface Following Her Death

Inc. · Global

The skincare brand admitted in a statement that it made the late actress ‘feel unsupported during a very difficult time.’

Geopolitics

India, U.K. review defence ties, focus on R&D and industrial cooperation

The Hindu – World · India

Both countries agree to expand exchanges between their armed forces through joint exercises, training and capacity building initiatives

Geopolitics

Germany Identifies a Plot After Finding a Weapons Cache, but Names No Culprit

The New York Times – World · US

Officials were careful not to point a finger, after revealing what they said was a plan for a political attack, at a time when a series of destabilizing action…

Entrepreneurship

Apple Users Beware: ChatGPT’s Newest Mac Feature Could Pose a Major Privacy Risk

Inc. · Global

OpenAI’s new iMessage integration is a massive time-saver for personal use, but granting the AI access to your contacts and data could be a nightmare for compa…

Entrepreneurship

For Years, Walmart Customers Asked for Apple Pay. The Rollout Starts August 24

Inc. · Global

Walmart will soon begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay nationwide. The announcement reverses a longstanding position by the retailer.

Tech & Startups

Why is the DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz’s board seats?

TechCrunch · US

Andreessen Horowitz has two partners sitting on the boards of companies that now compete with each other: Ben Horowitz at Databricks and Martin Casado at&…

Geopolitics

France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and…

Geopolitics

Settlers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments

The Hindu – World · India

Violence has escalated in the West Bank where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed in almost 1,500 attacks by Israeli settlers

Geopolitics

Iran vows 'devastating' response as U.S. threatens toughest ever economic hit

The Hindu – World · India

The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive

Geopolitics

‘With all my heart’: What Trump’s aide Natalie Harp’s intimate letters to him revealed

Indian Express – World · India

- Natalie Harp’s 2023 letters to Trump reveal deep loyalty, calling him her “Guardian and Protector” and expressing fear of his judgment. - She apologized fo…

Geopolitics

Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands

The Hindu – World · India

Bilateral relations have long been dogged by the Kuril island

Geopolitics

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

BBC News – World · Europe

German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

Geopolitics

China says U.S. 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution

The Hindu – World · India

The United States has vowed it would "collapse" the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign

Geopolitics

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

BBC News – World · Europe

An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

Entrepreneurship

UnitedHealth Knew About Cybersecurity Gaps, Investors Allege. Then a Breach Hit 190 Million People

Inc. · Global

Shareholders say board decisions helped pave the way for a breach affecting millions of people. Now they’re suing the healthcare giant.

Entrepreneurship

How the Founders of TaskRabbit and Midi Health Anticipate What Users Want

Inc. · Global

Building a succesful platform means catering to consumer demand today, then pivoting when it changes tomorrow. Here’s how Leah Solivan and Joanna Strober pulle…

Entrepreneurship

This Scam Doesn’t Hide Red Flags. It Uses Flattery So Specific That You Stop Looking

Inc. · Global

Fake outreach invoking Terry Gross, Nikki Glaser, and Amy Poehler shows how targeted research can make impersonation unusually persuasive.

Geopolitics

Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic

The New York Times – World · US

Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is …

Geopolitics

Imran Khan ‘tortured, isolated’ in jail: sister

The Hindu – World · India

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister on Friday (August 21) alleged that her brother was being tortured and subjected to isolation in prison, as she…

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