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Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Further hostilities in West Asia 'inadvisable', Xi tells Putin in Beijing talks

U.S. President Trump says the war would be over "very quickly"; Vance acknowledges difficulties in negotiating with a fractured Iranian leadership

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 96.89 against the U.S. dollar, then slipped further to 96.90, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

The White House briefing room has emerged this ‌month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearance ‌at ⁠the podium c…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say

According to the Ministry, another airstrike — this one on the southern city of Nabatieh — killed four people and wounded 10 others, including two women

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are …

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Luna Bar Is Staging Its Comeback as the Protein Bar Wars Heat Up

After years of sitting forgotten on the shelf, the Luna Bar brand gets functional ingredients and a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Just Flagged 18 Jobs That AI Is Already Shrinking. Is Yours on the List?

New government data reveals a quiet erosion happening inside most organizations. Those who notice it earliest will have the biggest advantage. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Bond Vigilantes Are Already Revolting Against New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Here’s Why He Might Be Forced to Pivot

The bond market is pushing back on Warsh’s bias for rate cuts.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Smart Companies Are Outsourcing Innovation—and Winning

Smart companies are outsourcing innovation to move faster, cut costs, and stay competitive. Here’s why it works—and how the winners do it.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Warren Buffett Once Revealed the No. 1 Sign Someone Is Destined for Success

According to Buffett, people with this learnable skill may be the ones most likely to succeed.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Iran War Is Driving Up Shipping Costs, Hitting Main Street at the Mailbox

Rising fuel prices and a temporary USPS rate hike are squeezing margins, forcing founders to rethink free shipping and shop for better postal rates.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A Flood of Returns Is Killing Online Retailers. These 3 Startups Are Turning the Crisis Into a Goldmine

Circularity gives new meaning to the old adage ‘what comes around goes around.’

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

I’ve Exited 4 Companies. Forget an MBA—Rooting for the New York Mets Was My Best Founder Training

The heartbreak, hope, and chaos have shaped me as a founder more than any business degree could.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

You Don’t Need AI Agents

AI agents can open a lot of doors but also break a lot of windows. Here’s how to figure out where to draw the line between want and need when it comes to unleashing the power of A…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Leaders Are Often Impatient. Is That a Superpower or a Weakness?

You want to move fast but it freaks out employees. Should you slow down or should they speed up?

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Secret Behind SharkNinja’s Viral Product Launch Machine

SharkNinja doesn’t hope for viral hits. It engineers them long before the product exists.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Research Shows Asking for Help Actually Makes You Seem Smarter and More Capable

Afraid that asking for help will make you seem in some way inferior? Science says stop worrying, and start asking.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Victor Wembanyama Is the Best Player in the NBA. Last Night He Showed Why

In game one of the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs’ superstar put on a show of talent and skill. That was just the beginning.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Hollywood’s Biggest Merger in Years Just Passed — Now Comes the Trust Problem

You can buy studios, networks, and platforms, but trust isn’t part of the deal.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Apple Made It Easy for Others to Record Your iPhone Calls, Without You Even Knowing It

The iPhone feature seems antithetical to Apple’s privacy stance.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The SEC Is About to Let Outsiders Tokenize Your Company’s Shares—Without Your Consent. Here’s What That Means for Your Control

New reporting suggests the financial regulator is opening the door for a crypto stock market.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A California Judge Just Ordered Kars4Kids to Pull Its Famous Ad—Here’s Why

The ruling found that the New Jersey-based organization had intentionally misled potential donors through its well-known jingle.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why OpenAI Co-Founder Andrej Karpathy Just Joined Its Fiercest Rival

The famed AI researcher and educator is known for coining the term ‘vibe coding’ and has taken a position at Anthropic.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Texas Roadhouse Revealed Its 2026 Expansion Plans: Here’s Where It’s Opening Next

The steakhouse chain is committed to opening dozens of new locations over the next year.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Ford Just Teased Its Newest Bronco in Partnership With a Classic American Brand. It’s a Direct Shot at the Jeep Wrangler

Ford and Filson’s newest collaboration could look like a waxed jacket on wheels.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

New Data Finds Teen Summer Employment Is About to Hit a 78-Year Low

Economic pressures and AI automation are squeezing the younger members of Gen-Z out of the traditional summer workforce.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Hardline Immigration Policies Are Shrinking the U.S. Labor Pool

A new study warns that negative net migration is hitting consumer spending and weakening workforce reserves.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Money Guru Ramit Sethi: The Best Time to Give Your Kids Money Is Not When You Die

Best-selling author Ramit Sethi insists older generations need to talk more with their kids about money—and consider giving away more of it sooner. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Google Will Use AI to Turn Your Rambling Ideas Into a Written First Draft

At Google I/O, the tech giant debuted new AI-powered workspace features for Docs, Gmail, and more.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Hackers Spent Nearly 3 Months Inside the New York City Health System Before Anyone Noticed

A cyberattack on the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation went undetected from November 2025 through February 2026, compromising the data of at least 1.8 million people.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs—and Why Gen-Z Isn’t Worried About It

New reports show artificial intelligence is taking over basic workplace tasks, but the first digital-native generation has a secret weapon.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

He Inherited a $4.3 Billion Fashion Brand After the Death of His Father. Now, He’s Suspected of Homicide

In 2024, Isak Andic, the founder of Mango, died. Two years later, his son is being investigated for his death.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After an ‘Exhaustive Fight,’ a Beloved Minneapolis Craft Brewery Is Closing Its Doors This June

Bauhaus Brew Labs, which opened in 2014, cited insurmountable financial headwinds and shifting consumer tastes as two of the reasons for its closure.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Google’s Latest AI Model Could Save Companies Billions of Dollars

Google’s new model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, is designed to give people a lot more bang for their buck.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Google Just Revealed the Biggest Change to Its Search Box in 25 Years. Here’s What’s New

Google executives teased a new intelligent search box and agentic search at the tech company’s annual developer conference.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

‘Absolutely Not’: Jensen Huang Admits He Wouldn’t Rebuild His $5.4 Trillion Company If Given the Choice

The founder of Nvidia recently detailed the pain, suffering, and hardship that came with building his tech business.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Google’s Ambitious AI Search Changes Are Risky. Here’s Why

Google says its new AI-powered experience will help people search more. But will it surface information that’s reliably true?

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Southern City’s New $2.1 Billion Stadium Just Scored Its First Super Bowl

In 2030, football’s biggest game is headed to Nashville.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

An Award-Winning Vodka and Whiskey Distillery Just Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Legends Distillery owes more than $320,000 in rent, fees, and taxes.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Spotify’s Disco Ball App Icon Made the Internet Lose It

Should brands steer clear of logo changes at all costs?

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 19, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: A Practical Guide to Resilience

In a fast-moving world shaped by constant change, the ability to recover quickly has become a core life skill. The proverb “Fall seven times...

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Goyal asks industry to boost manufacturing to reduce imports

Piyush Goyal also suggested increasing exports and buy goods manufactured in India, rather than importing them.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Unacademy Co-founder Sumit Jain to depart as upGrad acquisition nears

Sumit Jain, who also heads Graphy, the creator-focused SaaS platform owned by Unacademy, was named a co-founder of the edtech firm in 2023 before being elevated to lead its test p…

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