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Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Two killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia's Samara region Governor

Ukraine also reported ⁠two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports

There is a strong desire in the upper echelons of the Israeli government for renewed military action, CNN reported, quoting an Israeli source

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Mexico arrests municipal president, five others in corruption probe

Earlier, authorities said they were blocking accounts ‌for 22 people ​and 10 organisations tied ⁠to a corruption ring ⁠in Morelos

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war

Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks after President Donald Trump threa…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Gerrymandering Wars Show Every CEO Exactly What Not to Do

Ruthless competitive tactics can feel like winning. But the trap they set is often invisible until it’s too late. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

25 Best Small-Business Ideas for 2026

Looking to start a business in 2026? These small-business ideas are poised to take off—and many can be launched with minimal experience.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Mass Layoffs Like Meta’s Keep Happening and How to Avoid Them

The devaluation of the technical employee is shortsighted and it needs to end.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This CEO Turned a Complex AI Story Into a $95 Billion IPO

Billion-dollar ideas need simple slides, not complicated jargon.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Wall Street-Trusted Firm is Training Corporate Employees Like Elite Athletes

U.S. companies spend billions on passive training. Knopman Marks’ new venture, Highwire, wants to change that with 70 percent practice-based conditioning.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

3 Ways to Appear Smarter Than You Are

No, using AI isn’t one of them.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

What Highly Effective Leaders Do Instead of Hustling 24/7

Smart leaders know a secret most busy people ignore: rest is productive.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

My Employee Lied for Months About Work He Wasn’t Doing

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Most Common Hiring Mistake Founders Make Isn’t Choosing the Wrong Person—It’s This

Think a senior hire will solve your startup’s problems? You might be making them worse.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Elite Business Schools Are Making Millions From a Surprising New Type of Executive Course

Top universities are learning into artificial intelligence training as way to boost revenue.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Founder Called VCs ‘Grifters’—Then Took $110 Million From Them and Built a Unicorn

Fabrication startup SendCutSend recently raised venture captial from Sequoia, Paradigm, and the co-founders of Stripe.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Meta Just Began Laying Off 8,000 Workers Worldwide to Make Room for AI

The social media giant will also shift 7,000 staffers into new AI-focused roles and eliminate 6,000 open positions.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A Major McDonald’s Competitor Is Being Sued for $100 Million Over Its AI Delivery System

A Pizza Hut franchisee recently filed a lawsuit against the chain in Texas Business Court.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why the World’s Ultra-Rich Are Suddenly Fleeing These Major Countries

As global instability rises, the ultra-wealthy are no longer just looking to grow their fortunes—they’re fleeing to the regions best positioned to protect them.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Barnes & Noble’s CEO Sparks Outrage After Defending This Controversial Policy

James Daunt’s openness to stocking AI-generated titles puts the bookstore at odds with a growing movement of authors and readers pushing back against AI in publishing.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Ordinary’s Latest Marketing Stunt? A Free Bus for Brooklynites

Last year, The Ordinary sold cheap eggs. Now, it’s taking on a New York City transportation pain point.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

How a Simple Handwriting Exercise Could Uncover Early Signs of Cognitive Decline

In a new study, researchers identified subtle brain changes in adults through a two-step handwriting test.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

New Data Reveals Why Company Boards Are Completely Misunderstanding the AI Boom

New data reveals a massive ‘expectation gap’ between hasty boards and skeptical CEOs.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Exchange This Critical AI Asset for Startup Equity

The offer is an investment in ‘tokenmaxxing startups,’ Altman wrote.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

AI Gets Blamed for College Graduate Unemployment. The Real Cause Is More Boring—and More Fixable

Everyone says AI is killing jobs. The labor data says otherwise—and reveals what’s really happening in today’s bifurcated job market.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

They Won a Prestigious Writing Prize. Then These Key Giveaways Sparked Allegations of AI

Three of five winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been accused of using AI to generate some or all of their stories.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The $300 Million Deal: James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media—Here’s What Comes Next

The son of Rupert Murdoch is also the owner of Art Basel and the parent company behind the Tribeca Film Festival.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A New Brain Study Just Blew Up One of Aging’s Most Popular Myths

A new scientific study challenges one of the most widely believed ideas about aging—and the findings could change how we think about cognitive decline. Here are some quick steps t…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Creators of ‘South Park’ Spent $50 Million to Rescue a Failing Restaurant—Here’s Why

In 2021, Matt Stone and Trey Parker saved a nostalgic landmark from bankruptcy.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Zero to $62 Million in 2 Years: The Real Story Behind This Controversial AI Startup

Shawn Zhang co-founded Sanas at Stanford after his friend was being discriminated against for his accent at work. The company has raised $121 million and now has over a million us…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

New Study Finds Your Afternoon Snack Could Be Destroying Your Focus—Here’s Why

Eating just one bag of chips a day lowers your attention span and spikes your long-term dementia risk, according to new research on ultra-processed foods.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

OpenAI Is Reportedly Prepping to File for an IPO. Here’s Why Sam Altman Says It Could Be ‘Really Annoying’

OpenAI could be going public in the next few months, but Altman seems ambivalent about the change in structure.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Mercury Just Received a $5.2 Billion Valuation. Its Founder Doesn’t Plan to Do Another Raise

The fintech startup is expanding into the world of AI, adding new features and product tools to its platform.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Leave Management Breaks Down and How to Fix it

What one company’s leave management crisis reveals about managing LOA today

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Target’s $5 Billion Facelift May Have Just Triggered Its Biggest Sales Jump in Years

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the retailer announced it had successfully reversed a three-year decline in sales.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Wartime CEO Can’t Act Like Peacetime One

Leaders must set the decision-making pace that aligns with the situation they are facing.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

‘We Want to Meet That Demand’: A Famous Women’s Sports Bar Launches a $1.2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign

For as little as $250, investors can own a stake in the bar that helped establish Portland as a destination for women’s sports.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

SpaceX IPO: 11 Key Takeaways From Its S-1 Filing

SpaceX’s S‑1 offers a rare look inside Elon Musk’s rocket company ahead of its long-awaited IPO.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Record Data Center Demand Lifts Nvidia Up, With AI Spending To Reach $4 Trillion This Decade

Nvidia is getting closer to its $1 trillion revenue goal. But chip restrictions to China, the Iran War, and other factors still threaten its outlook.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Oister Global launches Rs 500 Cr ACE Fund III

The launch of third fund under ACE series by Oister Global reflects the growing confidence of secondaries market in India.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 20, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Tech entertainment startup Mythik raises $5M

Mythik aims to bring Eastern mythology, history, and folktales to a global audience

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Piper Serica launches Rs 800 Cr Bharat Tech Fund

Piper Serica plans to invest at Series A and B stages with cheque size of Rs 25-50 crore in each startup.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Lenskart Q4 profit dips; revenue climbs 46% on strong India demand

Operating revenue grew 46% year-on-year to Rs 2,515.7 crore during the quarter, with revenue from Indian operations growing 44%, driven by improved volume expansion and higher new…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Walter Elliot’s Rule for Staying Motivated Without Burning Out

Work and life today are defined by long, complex projects: learning new skills, managing teams, shipping products, or caring for a family.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

India has over two lakh startups, expansion reaching smaller cities: Minister Khadse

India now has over two lakh startups, with the ecosystem expanding beyond metros into smaller towns, Union minister Raksha Khadse said at the BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working …

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