Tech & Startups
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love
Wired · Global
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
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Tech & Startups
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac
Wired · Global
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
Tech & Startups
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses
Wired · Global
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Geopolitics
Belgium battles worst wildfire on record, EU allies come to aid
South China Morning Post – World · China
Firefighters battling Belgium’s largest modern-day wildfire were counting on crucial air support on Sunday to help tame the blaze in a hard-to-access nature re…
Geopolitics
17 arrested, HK$3.67m seized in crackdown on scam group using Malaysian ‘runners’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police have arrested 17 people and seized HK$3.67 million (US$470,500) in a crackdown on a fraud syndicate that recruited foreign “runners” from Mala…
Geopolitics
Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese scientists have developed an AI model they say could be used to predict the risk of depression up to four years in advance. Major Depressive Disorder a…
Geopolitics
Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empire
South China Morning Post – World · China
US entrepreneur Elon Musk has long been highly respected in China. His business ideas – from electric cars to rockets, humanoid robots and brain implants – hav…
Entrepreneurship
Sleeping In on Sundays May Feel Good, but New Research Found a Hidden Danger
Inc. · Global
Sleeping in on weekends might not be as harmless as it seems. New research reveals what happens when you don’t stick to a sleep routine.
Tech & Startups
Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly Neutrinos
Wired · Global
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
Geopolitics
Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff at various government sites on Tuesday to mourn the late former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji. Th…
Geopolitics
Parliament at a standstill, protests on streets: The Monsoon session story
Times of India – World · India
- India's Parliament held a 25-day Monsoon Session with disrupted proceedings inside the Houses. - Proceedings faced frequent adjournments due to repeated di…
Geopolitics
Bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Police say they have arrested the driver of a bus that crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, media report.
Geopolitics
Exam body defends denying unwell DSE candidate access to lift before assessment
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s examination authority has defended an invigilator who refused to let a candidate with anxiety use a school lift after he started feeling unwell bef…
Geopolitics
Subdivided flat residents suffering in heat that feels like 52 degrees: study
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indoor heat levels in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats and rooftop huts felt like a blistering 52.21 degrees Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) this summer, with 80 per cent…
Entrepreneurship
3 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Going Through a Hard Time, According to a Psychologist
Inc. · Global
Asking how you can help may not be helpful.
Geopolitics
At least 12 killed, 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary
The Hindu – World · India
The bus ran into a ditch and tipped over early on Sunday (August 16, 2026) near the town of Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, police said
Geopolitics
How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
The New York Times – World · US
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong.
Geopolitics
Trump’s Other Hold on the Americas: The Visa
The New York Times – World · US
As part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.
Entrepreneurship
A Deal To Buy My Company Imploded A Week Before Closing. Here’s What I Did Next
Inc. · Global
After four collapsed deals, I rebuilt my sale process, vetted buyers harder, and closed stronger than before.
Entrepreneurship
Short Chatbot Prompts Are a Beginner Habit. Skilled Users Turn Them Into Whole Workflows
Inc. · Global
AI fluency is personal. Mine went from a one-liner to a whole workflow.
Geopolitics
In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills atleast six in Russia
The Hindu – World · India
Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward the Russian capital
Geopolitics
Cholera Outbreak Sickens Over 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
The New York Times – World · US
Civil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
Geopolitics
Death knell? Hong Kong’s five-year plan is a starting gun
South China Morning Post – World · China
I’m a little perplexed and bemused by the brouhaha surrounding Hong Kong’s decision to draft its first five-year plan, as if the sky is falling in around the c…
Geopolitics
Iran executes man over involvement in winter protests
The Hindu – World · India
Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the United States and Israel, while rights gr…
Geopolitics
Watch: 3 UAE-based Indian skydivers unfurl tricolour at 13,000ft in world record feat
Indian Express – World · India
- Three Indian skydivers from UAE joined 65 global jumpers in Libya, carrying flags to set a Guinness World Record during a 13,000-foot skydive. - The team f…
Geopolitics
Troops from North Korea to boost Russia's Ukraine forces
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt this will make a fundamental diffe…
Geopolitics
Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York Tri-State area culminate in Guinness World Record
The Hindu – World · India
A Guinness World Record for the "Largest Flagpole Number" was set at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, on Saturday
Geopolitics
Air India Express passenger fires round at Varanasi airport, 2 injured
Times of India – World · India
- Air India Express passenger carried licensed pistol at Varanasi airport. - Pistol accidentally discharged during security screening on Sunday. - Incident…
Geopolitics
‘Raises questions’: Adhir Chowdhury condemns Cong leader, son’s murder in Bengal
Times of India – World · India
- Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemns murder of party leader Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia. - Attack occurred on Sunday, sparking out…
Geopolitics
Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency
South China Morning Post – World · China
Africa is emerging as fertile ground for Beijing’s drive to make the yuan a major international currency and reduce reliance on the US dollar, as an increasing…
Geopolitics
Gorging on bearcam: the livestream of big beasts eating that draws millions
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ahead of Fat Bear Week, avid fans are glued to the spectacle of brown bears devouring salmon at Brooks Falls in AlaskaOne of this summer’s biggest onscreen hit…
Geopolitics
‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
The Guardian – World · Europe
Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account detailsYou are on a short break in Porto and post some pictures o…
Geopolitics
Snooker stars not in Hong Kong just for low tax, immigration chief says
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s immigration chief has rejected claims that world‑class snooker players are using a local talent scheme primarily to cut their tax bills, saying zer…
Geopolitics
US: Hurricane Lala brings Hawaii heavy rain, strong winds
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Category 1 hurricane could bring up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Hawaii declares a state of emergency.
Geopolitics
Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan
South China Morning Post – World · China
Changes in US trade policy and interest rate trends will significantly affect Hong Kong’s economy but the impact will be “primarily psychological”, the finance…
Geopolitics
Trump’s secret Air Force One switch: Why journalists aboard feel deceived
Indian Express – World · India
- Journalists with Trump were kept unaware of a secret move to a military aircraft amid alleged Iranian threats, sparking accusations of deception. - Critics…
Geopolitics
West Asia war LIVE: Iran demands release of downed pilots as Qatar denies holding them
The Hindu – World · India
Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed…
Geopolitics
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia earthquake kills 51, cuts roads
The Hindu – World · India
Thousands of evacuees waited for help on Indonesia’s Flores island; the quake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is the Southeast Asian nation’s deadliest sin…
Geopolitics
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notices over chewing elaichi ads
Times of India – World · India
- Maharashtra FDA issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. - The notices relate to alleged violations of food and dr…
Geopolitics
Africa's low-key high-stakes Strait of Hormuz diplomacy
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engag…
Geopolitics
London police apologise over Al-Fayed probe data breach
The Hindu – World · India
The incident is being investigated as a matter of priority, and we are reviewing our processes to help prevent a similar breach from happening again, a stateme…
Geopolitics
Bangladesh create history in Australia, register first-ever win on Australian soil
Times of India – World · India
Bangladesh achieved an impressive nine-wicket victory over Australia during the Test in Darwin, marking a pivotal moment in cricket history. Mehidy Hasan Miraz…
Geopolitics
How Germany supports recovery of Berlin Pride attack victims
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies…
Geopolitics
Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.
Geopolitics
PM Modi, Prez Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee on death anniversary
Times of India – World · India
- Indian leaders pay tribute to a deceased individual. - Ceremony held in New Delhi on Sunday. - President Murmu, PM Modi, VP Radhakrishnan attend. - Tri…
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