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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBlackhawks, Jets eye $38.5M Canucks winger in latest trade buzz
The Vancouver Canucks’ winger Jake DeBrusk has been a regular name concerning trade speculations, ahead of the new season. As the team seeks a roster rebuild, a number of teams ha…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Inside the 30-hour dating retreat run by monks
Forget coffee or drinks, the latest dating trend in South Korea takes place somewhere very different, a Buddhist temple.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTwelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth China Sea expert Wu Shicun on Beijing’s red lines
Wu Shicun is the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies and chairman of the Huayang Centre for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance. In …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump built walls out of tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’. Has the US been boxed in?
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGraham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine
Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assaultGraham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officia…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNetflix and Sony Are Reportedly Circling Letterboxd. They Want More Than Movie Reviews
Bankers are reportedly floating a $250-million valuation for the film platform—more than four times its 2023 value.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsBluesky’s interim CEO, Toni Schneider, drops the ‘interim’
Schneider, who formerly served as the CEO of Automattic and is a partner at True Ventures, says he is "all in" on the unconventional social media platform.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCentre weighs Meta reply on WA usernames, rollout remains on hold
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Meta submits response to Centre's concerns over WhatsApp's "username" feature. • The proposed feature aims to al…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan't block calls from 1600 no. series, but can put 140 series on DND: Trai
Regulated entities and government communications from 1600 numbers cannot be blocked by any application. Promotional calls from the 140 series can be blocked using the DND registr…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSpain leave it late to book semifinal date with France
Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNew dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow the New Left won the battle of ideas for 21st-century China
We are all used to Western assessments of Deng Xiaoping. You may even be convinced by them, as I was for a long time. Ezra Vogel, for example, wrote in Deng Xiaoping and the Trans…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMan Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Ann Widdecombe, Former U.K. Politician
The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFollow 'correct script, diction' of national song, anthem: Centre
The government has instructed all states to strictly follow correct script and diction. State songs must now be played before the national song and anthem. This directive ensures …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJohn Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee
Venture between two Pennsylvania senators stokes speculation about Fetterman’s future in Democratic partyThe Democratic senator John Fetterman, who has faced mounting political ch…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsApple sues OpenAI over stealing 'trade secrets'
Apple has accused the company behind ChatGPT and two of its former employees of misappropriating its trade secrets to benefit OpenAI's foray into consumer hardware.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria
The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAI's senior leadership, including a longtime former employee.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBreast cancer survival rate up, but India lags behind rich nations: WHO
India's breast cancer survival rate stands at sixty-five point seven percent. This figure is lower than the global median survival rate. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are c…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMicrosoft Warns AI Is Supercharging Cyberattacks—Here’s What Businesses Must Do to Stay Safe
A Microsoft exec says that they are responding to security threats faster than before and that other companies should follow suit.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPassenger Is Partly Sucked Through Window on Ryanair Subsidiary Flight, Reports Say
A 61-year-old man was being treated for friction burns after a window was damaged during a flight from Greece to Germany. The flight was operated by the Ryanair subsidiary Malta A…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSC: Even a snail can question pace of trials
The Supreme Court criticized a commercial suit's slow progress since 2015. Plaintiff's evidence is still ongoing, prompting a strong judicial observation. The court rejected Lev…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRapper Pitbull and fans set ‘bald cap’ Guinness World Record at London show
Crowd of more than 22,000 people – and the musician himself – filled Hyde Park with the ‘largest gathering of people wearing bald caps’A tight plastic cap is not an attractive opt…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsApple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets
The iPhone maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM praises Australia social ban for U-16s, hinting at similar curbs
India is considering stricter age limits for social media access. Prime Minister Modi praised Australia's ban on platforms for children under sixteen. This move follows growing go…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSecurity questions swirl over Trump’s new plane given to him by Qatar
US President Donald Trump faces questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a Nato summit this week. The bill…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStefon Diggs case: Who is accuser Christopher Blake Griffith?
Stefon Diggs, the former New England Patriots’ wide receiver, has been dealing with many challenging things in his life for the past few months, ever since he was released by the …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNigerian military rescues 46 abducted school children
The children were abducted some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Wong Kim Ark’s legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship
Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia
Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWomen activists: Govt must implement 33% women’s quota at current strength of Parliament
Women's groups demand immediate 33% reservation in legislatures and Parliament. They seek a constitutional amendment to delink reservation from census and delimitation. Activists …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRam temple trust open to selecting woman CEO, new pick within 30 days
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. A three-member committee will complete the selection process within the next thirty days. H…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics60 bullets in 2 mins: Plush Gurgaon society turns battlefield; class 11 student among 4 dead
Four hired hitmen died and one was critically injured during a police encounter. The shooters were sent by gangster Deepak Nandal for extortion. Three police officers sustained bu…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEgypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship Isn’t What You Think
Here’s what it takes to build and survive a successful business.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipForget Smartwatches: Scientists Just Invented a ‘Skin Patch Doctor’ That Thinks Like a Human Brain
Unlike smartwatches, this flexible patch runs AI internally to diagnose dangerous heart conditions in milliseconds—no internet required.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy are politicians and sanctioned states embracing crypto?
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU threatens Meta with hefty fine over 'addictive design'
A preliminary investigation by the bloc has found the social media giant is not doing enough to protect children using its platforms. Meta rejects the accusations, which could cos…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralMetallic space balls found on Australian beach
Mysterious metal spheres washed ashore in Australia, and officials say they’re literal space balls — but with no known connection to Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPrediction Markets Are Exploding—but the Corporate Crackdown Has Already Begun
Goldman Sachs just drew its line. Now, campaigns, tech companies, and newsrooms face the same question.
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