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Entrepreneurship

A Real-Life Terminator: AI Store Manager Fires Human Employee

Inc. · Global

Luna, the AI-powered boss of an innovative San Francisco boutique, made history when she dismissed a chronically tardy worker—but only after a little prompting…

Entrepreneurship

These 10 Austin Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.

Inc. · Global

The city’s highest-ranked businesses span luxury watches, health care AI, mushroom coffee, cybersecurity, and rental-property insurance.

Entrepreneurship

Harris Teeter Is Closing Stores in 2026: See an Updated List of Doomed Locations

Inc. · Global

The closures come as the chain’s parent company Kroger continues trimming its footprint nationwide.

Geopolitics

Noida biker at 80kmph dies after Chinese manjha slits his throat

Times of India – World · India

A delivery agent died after a Chinese manjha slit his throat on the expressway. The synthetic kite string caused fatal bleeding while the bike traveled at high…

Geopolitics

Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

BBC News – World · Europe

Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

Entrepreneurship

How Fast-Growing Companies Keep Their Speed as They Scale

Inc. · Global

The right systems don’t slow growth. They make faster decisions safer.

Geopolitics

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks worth millions in Sicilian museum robbery

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sici…

Geopolitics

Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way

The Guardian – World · Europe

President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula …

Geopolitics

‘It’s been very tough’: hope of progress in gruelling battle against south Wales wildfire

The Guardian – World · Europe

Efforts of emergency services and military in Blaenavon appear to be working but there are fears for the futureMore than three weeks after it began burning and…

Geopolitics

US envoy Kushner visits Hamas leader in push for Gaza road map before Netanyahu meeting

South China Morning Post – World · China

US negotiator and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief on Sunday in a new diplomatic effort to make progr…

Geopolitics

CM Vijay condemns killing of 3 Tamil farmers in Karnataka; Stalin seeks judicial probe

Times of India – World · India

Political leaders across Tamil Nadu have expressed outrage over the tragic killing of three farmers by Karnataka forest officials. Former Chief Minister M K St…

Geopolitics

Driver arrested after Hungary bus crash kills 12 people, injures at least 10

South China Morning Post – World · China

A passenger bus travelling on a highway in Hungary early on Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others, poli…

Geopolitics

Former Israeli captive asks Ben-Gvir to let him execute Palestinian prisone

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.

Geopolitics

CISF officer suspended after woman alleges photo misconduct on Delhi Metro

Times of India – World · India

- CISF officer suspended after woman alleged he took her photos. - Video shows passengers confronting him in metro coach. - Inquiry ordered into allegation…

Geopolitics

From hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu

Times of India – World · India

- China expands religious affiliation checks in Chengdu's workplaces and schools. - Public hospital employees ordered to discontinue religious activities. …

Geopolitics

As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones

The New York Times – World · US

The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.

Geopolitics

Bengal double murder: 3 arrested over killing of Congress leader, lawyer son

Times of India – World · India

- Police arrest three in murder case. - Victims: Congress leader and his lawyer son. - Incident in Nadia district, West Bengal. - Police linked to invest…

Geopolitics

Punjab Cong faces fresh rift as MP challenges Warring's 'one family, one ticket' rule

Times of India – World · India

- Fresh differences in Punjab Congress after MP challenges state chief. - MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa disputes Amrinder Singh Ra's leadership. - Dispute e…

Geopolitics

UAE, Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israel's rejection of Trump Gaza plan

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas i…

Geopolitics

UP judge sentences 22 to death in 4 months, sparks debate over 'rarest of rare' doctrine

Times of India – World · India

- Ravi Kumar Diwakar, Additional district and sessions judge in Agra, gained national attention after ordering a videographic survey of Gyan. - The survey ai…

Geopolitics

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to US$30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carr…

Geopolitics

Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mountDemocrats on Sunday intensified their demands for answ…

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Making Workers More Productive. So Why Aren’t Companies Performing Better?

Inc. · Global

AI saves time. Coordination takes it back.

Geopolitics

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan

The Hindu – World · India

Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. T…

Geopolitics

Ronaldo drops bombshell retirement hint, reveals plans for life after football

Times of India – World · India

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a “spectacular legacy”. The 41-year-…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’

TechCrunch · US

Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.

Geopolitics

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers

The Hindu – World · India

There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed American airman

Geopolitics

Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach

The Hindu – World · India

A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Geopolitics

BBC asks US court for help with testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump’s family in connection with his US$10-bill…

Geopolitics

Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

The Hindu – World · India

In the past, similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials were widely condemned. Many have been presented to the UN’s world court as evidence of …

Geopolitics

Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought

The Guardian – World · Europe

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumptionWater companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers…

Geopolitics

Customs steps in after woman claims beauty chain Opatra cheated her out of HK$60,000

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong customs has said it is actively following up on a case involving a London‑based beauty chain after a woman complained that she was cheated into payin…

Geopolitics

South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line

The Hindu – World · India

- North Korea's soldiers crossed the military demarcation line, prompting South Korea to fire warning shots. - This was the first reported violation this yea…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one of its largest drone…

Tech & Startups

TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis

TechCrunch · US

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Geopolitics

Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

The Guardian – World · Europe

Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commi…

Entrepreneurship

The Future of Work Is Distributed. Here’s How Companies Can Adapt

Inc. · Global

Less micromanaging, more trust, better outcomes.

Geopolitics

Ukraine attacks Wildberries, Russia's biggest online market

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day. Ukraine says it's disrupting front-line…

Geopolitics

Navy sailor, wife and 2 kids found dead in Mumbai home; police suspect murder-suicide

Times of India – World · India

- Navy sailor Puranmal Mehra found hanging; wife and two children dead at Navy Nagar quarters. - Incident occurred in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai. - Police invest…

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s drone blitz rocks Moscow, Indian billionaire’s factory caught in return fire

Indian Express – World · India

- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones, killing six in Russia; Russia retaliated, damaging an Indian steel plant and striking Kyiv’s infrastructure. - Wildber…

Geopolitics

Exam-conducting body NTA admits errors, orders fresh NET test for 3 subjects

Times of India – World · India

National Testing Agency acknowledged extensive errors in UGC-NET English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. Fresh examinations for these three subjects have been…

Geopolitics

Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

The Guardian – World · Europe

One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest…

Geopolitics

Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert saysFollow our Australia news live blog for …

Geopolitics

Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in small Polish village

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hundreds watched the 56-metre monument’s consecration, including anti-communist leader Lech WałęsaAn enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be …

Geopolitics

Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily

The New York Times – World · US

The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.

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