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Tech & Startups

US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities

TechCrunch · US

The security review is being performed by the Idaho National Laboratory, and the research is being funded by a company -- or a group of companies -- in the ele…

Geopolitics

UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza

BBC News – World · Europe

Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.

Geopolitics

First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash

The New York Times – World · US

The five men were part of the first group of deportees to be sent to the West African nation by the Trump administration. The Liberian government has not clari…

Entrepreneurship

Alex Cooper Cleared Baby Registries. Babylist’s Next CEO Saw a Business Opportunity

Inc. · Global

Jennifer Hyman says the collaboration reveals both the power of online generosity and the cost of parenthood.

Geopolitics

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir takes oath as Bangladesh's President

The Hindu – World · India

PM Tarique Rahman, Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman, former Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Cabinet ministers, top army brass and several other officials were p…

Geopolitics

Iran's president: Time to end war in 'position of strength'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iranian media cite Masoud Pezeshkian as saying it would be a good time to end the war with the US, "as we are in a position of strength and dignity." He also s…

Geopolitics

‘They’re Always Going to Be Polarizing’: Britons Split on Harry and Meghan’s Return

The New York Times – World · US

Recent surveys suggest the broader public views both of them negatively, especially in comparison to Harry’s brother, William, and his wife, Kate.

Geopolitics

JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade

The Guardian – World · Europe

Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian PressLeaked audio from a private event has reportedly capt…

Entrepreneurship

This Font Looks Perfectly Normal to Humans but Wreaks Havoc on AI

Inc. · Global

ShieldFont was designed to poison the well of data scraped by LLM bots.

Startups

Karnataka govt launches low cost AI computing device KEO

Your Story · India

The government aims to democratise the access to artificial intelligence (AI) through the introduction of KEO.

Geopolitics

‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision

The Guardian – World · Europe

Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain, Australi…

Startups

(Weekly funding roundup Aug 15-21) VC inflow remains rangebound

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding in August so far has shown no appreciable upward movement, and it is the single large deals that are making the difference.

Geopolitics

Freedom of religion can’t override public order, societal norms: Patna HC

Times of India – World · India

- Patna High Court rules religious freedom cannot override public order. - State may restrict processions for health, safety, and tranquility. - Restrictio…

Geopolitics

NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Attorney general considering appeal after justice Desmond Fagan knocks back terror order request for Mohommed Farhat who wrote ‘Fuk Israel’ on carsG…

Geopolitics

China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Southeast Asian leaders have long insisted they will not be forced to pick sides in the great-power rivalry between the US and China. But their posture is abou…

Entrepreneurship

Why Agentic AI Could Expose the Leadership Gaps Holding Businesses Back

Inc. · Global

More AI, fewer excuses for bad leadership.

Entrepreneurship

The Stanley 1913 CEO Doesn’t Call a Board Meeting for Hard Decisions. He Calls Former Bosses Who Have Never Met

Inc. · Global

Matt Navarro leans on three CEOs and a couple of former bosses for advice, and none of them have ever met.

Tech & Startups

Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here

Wired · Global

Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.

Geopolitics

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinationsGermany is seeking to extradite a suspect from …

Geopolitics

1 killed, 3 injured when man with sword attacks Swedish school

South China Morning Post – World · China

An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a Swedish high school on Friday, killing one person and injuring three, and police shot and detained…

Geopolitics

Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.

Geopolitics

Ex-care home worker accused of raping intellectually disabled woman 5 times

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former assistant warden at a residential home for the intellectually disabled in Hong Kong has been accused of raping a resident multiple times two years ago…

Geopolitics

At 77, She Walked 9 Miles Under Drone-Filled Skies to Escape From ‘Hell’

The New York Times – World · US

Rescue teams no longer enter the city of Lyman, in eastern Ukraine, because it is deemed too dangerous. The only way out is a terrifying journey on foot.

Geopolitics

Iran Must Plan to Overcome U.S. Sanctions After Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Threats, Tehran Official Says

The New York Times – World · US

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with Washington, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.

Geopolitics

A date, a Canada apartment and C$6,000: Why Harwinder Singh, Riya Riya were arrested

Indian Express – World · India

- Two suspects, Harwinder Singh (35) and Riya Riya (23), arrested in Brampton for luring a victim online, threatening, and forcing a $6,000 transfer. - Polic…

Tech & Startups

Oura faces lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers about sleep-tracking accuracy

TechCrunch · US

The lawsuit alleges that Oura rings are unable to measure any of the physiological signals needed to assess sleep quality or determine sleep stages.

Geopolitics

Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issue

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tesla has issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, as Elon Musk’s firm pledges to fix a door-handle issue affec…

Geopolitics

Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware

BBC News – World · Europe

Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.

Engineering

Stop Hunting, Start Solving: Accelerating Root Cause Analysis with Agentic AI

IEEE Spectrum · Global

About this WebinarTurn Yield Excursions into Faster, More Confident Root Cause AnalysisWhen a yield issue emerges, the answer rarely lives in a single system. …

Geopolitics

Trump Tariff Talks Leave Key Canadian Official Hopeful

The New York Times – World · US

While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, a Canadian trade official said progress continued ahead of the Saturday dead…

Tech & Startups

Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

TechCrunch · US

Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Geopolitics

Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

The Hindu – World · India

The attack is the latest in a series of frequent and deadly aerial strikes targeting armed pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups in the country. The str…

Geopolitics

Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Aeroplane maker said to have watered down plans to restrict working from home to one day a weekAirbus has bowed to employee demands on remote working, after a …

Startups

Rooftop solar crosses 50 lakh homes as PM Surya Ghar triples its pace

Your Story · India

India's rooftop solar push has reached 50 lakh homes in just over two years. Here's how PM Surya Ghar is accelerating adoption.

Entrepreneurship

A New Jersey Town Banned Data Centers. One Developer Wants $300 Million in Damages

Inc. · Global

Hexa Builders, the company behind a proposed data center blocked by a new local ban, says its Constitutional rights have been violated.  

Geopolitics

OpenAI-backed legal tech firm pivots to Chinese Kimi K3 open-weight model

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US artificial intelligence start-up backed by OpenAI has built its first in-house model on Chinese lab Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, highlighting a growing shift by…

Geopolitics

China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadline

South China Morning Post – World · China

Midway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data shows the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Bru…

Entrepreneurship

Creators Want to Own Their Audiences, but This Expert Says They Still Need YouTube

Inc. · Global

Own the audience, but don’t ditch the algorithm.

Tech & Startups

Starcloud raises $250 million for orbital data centers as launch options dry up

TechCrunch · US

There's about to be a big fight to secure access to space.

Geopolitics

40 years after the Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

On August 21, 1986, a silent cloud of carbon dioxide swept through villages around Lake Nyos in Cameroon, killing nearly 2,000 people in their sleep. Four deca…

Geopolitics

Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking s…

Tech & Startups

Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

TechCrunch · US

Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.

Geopolitics

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

BBC News – World · Europe

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

Startups

Gudlyf Mobility builds the lightweight cylinders that hydrogen vehicles need to carry fuel

Your Story · India

The Madurai-based company designs and makes Type IV composite hydrogen cylinders rated to 700 bar for vehicles, gas distribution and industrial use.

Startups

Sagar Defence Engineering builds uncrewed boats that patrol and survey without anyone aboard

Your Story · India

The Maharashtra-based company makes unmanned surface vessels and aerial systems for the Navy, Coast Guard and energy sector, along with the autonomy software t…

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