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Entrepreneurship

A Homemade Golf Game Didn’t Exist. A Former Stanford Coach Built a $5.9 Million Business Around It

Inc. · Global

Tyler Simmons turned a Fourth of July discovery into a multimillion-dollar company. He credits his years spent coaching college athletes as the key to his entr…

Geopolitics

Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended

The New York Times – World · US

Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.

Tech & Startups

The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole

Wired · Global

S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.

Geopolitics

5 Americans and Ecuadorean Official Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya

The New York Times – World · US

Ecuador’s director of national intelligence was also among those who died in the crash. The search and recovery efforts were being hampered by a fire at the si…

Geopolitics

Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box

BBC News – World · Europe

The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

Geopolitics

Trump increasingly lashing out at allies as victory in Iran war proves elusive

The Washington Post – World · US

Unable to force Tehran’s surrender, President Donald Trump appears to be taking his frustration out on Oman and other U.S. partners in greater measure.

Tech & Startups

China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?

Wired · Global

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” Andy Greenberg discusses sitting in on a war game simulating a cyberattack from the Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon

Geopolitics

US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown Twenty deportees from the United States arrived in…

Entrepreneurship

A Ransomware Group Has Hit 500 Critical Infrastructure Organizations. 1 Sector Keeps Appearing on the Victim List

Inc. · Global

A new joint advisory flags a surge in activity from Medusa developers and affiliates targeting companies across a range of critical industries, including healt…

Entrepreneurship

How to Build a Platform for a Market That Doesn’t Exist Yet

Inc. · Global

Leah Solivan of TaskRabbit and Joanna Strober of Midi Health discuss funding, infrastructure decisions, and AI opportunities that are rewriting the rules right…

Geopolitics

Socialist surge: On the rise of democratic socialism in the U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Affordability issues propel democratic socialists in the U.S.

Geopolitics

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru’s southern Andes, says USGS

The Hindu – World · India

The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa

Geopolitics

Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Military orders criminal investigation into deaths of five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024The Israeli military admitted on Wednesday its troops…

Tech & Startups

Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI

Wired · Global

Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.

Geopolitics

‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display

The New York Times – World · US

“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.

Geopolitics

7 dead in Kenya helicopter crash in area popular with luxury safari tours

The Washington Post – World · US

The tourist aircraft crashed into Mount Ololokwe. Among the dead were a Telemundo executive and a Miami restaurateur.

Geopolitics

Meta faces landmark child-safety trial over Instagram and Facebook

Indian Express – World · India

- 29 U.S. states sue Meta for designing Facebook/Instagram to prioritize engagement over child safety, risking mental health issues and financial penalties. …

Geopolitics

As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?

The New York Times – World · US

For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as each side seems to believe it can hold out longer than the other.

Geopolitics

Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit

The New York Times – World · US

With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.

Geopolitics

A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition

The New York Times – World · US

Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Laurent before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.

Geopolitics

Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?

BBC News – World · Europe

The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

Geopolitics

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

The Hindu – World · India

The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court convicted Hui, 67, and Evergrande of engaging in large-scale financial fraud in inflating the group's assets and conce…

Geopolitics

Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia

The Hindu – World · India

In the latest incident, the drone that was destroyed was "loaded with explosives" and did not originate from Ukraine, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Face…

Geopolitics

Drought in Germany and Europe are driving up costs

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ongoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to ext…

Geopolitics

Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses

The Hindu – World · India

Bangkok said the talks focused on ways to enhance security cooperation on the nations' 2,400-kilometre (1,500-mile) border, where the war in Myanmar has seeded…

Geopolitics

Possibility of Bangladesh PM's India visit 'slim' without mutual trust, 'dignified' invitation: Adviser

The Hindu – World · India

- Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's BRICS Summit visit to India remains unlikely without mutual trust and a dignified invitation, per his adviser. - Extradition…

AI / Deep Tech

Debates over AI consciousness are a trap

MIT Technology Review · Global

“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at the…

Geopolitics

Prince Harry and Meghan’s return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter

The Washington Post – World · US

Their move back from the United States sparks questions about security, their formal role — and whether the couple could overshadow the official royal family.

Geopolitics

State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained

The New York Times – World · US

U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.

Geopolitics

Why Germany's gas storage levels are so low

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, …

Geopolitics

Turkiye denies military visit to Syria air base hit by Israel

The Hindu – World · India

The denial came two days after Syria accused Israel of hitting a disused military air base near the northwestern city of Aleppo that was damaged during the civ…

Geopolitics

Who is BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir, Bangladesh President-elect? His stance on India and Sheikh Hasina

Indian Express – World · India

- Bangladeshi lawmakers elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president, defeating Oli Ahmed in the country’s first contested presidential election in 35 year…

Geopolitics

Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself

The New York Times – World · US

Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.

Geopolitics

A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded

The Washington Post – World · US

The couple's decision to move back to Britain comes after a high-profile split and tell-all memoir. Here are the biggest moments from a tumultuous eight years.

Geopolitics

Indonesia-China naval drill raises neutrality concerns

Indian Express – World · India

- Indonesian frigate joined China’s naval exercise near Taiwan, prompting Taipei to demand explanations. Jakarta claimed the vessel was en route from Russia, e…

Geopolitics

Will Trump’s North Korea strategy hurt US allies?

Indian Express – World · India

- **U.S. limits military drills with South Korea**, citing cost and avoiding a "hostile signal" to North Korea, sparking alarm over regional security tensions.…

Geopolitics

Russia bombards Kyiv as fight over elections shatters political unity in Ukraine

The Washington Post – World · US

Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabi…

Geopolitics

‘The great Meghan-aissance’: Harry and Meghan’s return sparks frenzied U.K. reaction

The Washington Post – World · US

Where Harry and Meghan will live, why they are returning and what it means for the rest of the royals were among the questions British media outlets are scramb…

Geopolitics

Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians

The Guardian – World · Europe

Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply to Jewish…

Geopolitics

Russian missile, drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine's Kyiv region

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded for countries to send more Patriot interceptors, but international stockpiles are low amid the Iran war and…

Geopolitics

US green card rules change from September 18: What new ‘public charge’ test means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- USCIS implements new public charge rules effective Sept. 18, replacing Biden-era guidelines with a case-by-case assessment of applicants’ reliance on taxpaye…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: polycrisis support networks and a hydrogen gold rush

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Support n…

Geopolitics

North Korea fires unidentified projectile off its east coast: South Korea

The Hindu – World · India

The reported launch happened a day after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to scale ba…

Geopolitics

The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans

The New York Times – World · US

In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.

Geopolitics

Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty finesBusiness live – latest updatesThe founder of Evergrande, one o…

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