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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-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 ·
GeopoliticsRupee 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 ·
GeopoliticsAt 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 ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli 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 ·
GeopoliticsSamsung 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 ·
GeopoliticsPM 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipLuna 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWarren 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipA 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipI’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipYou 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipLeaders 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipResearch 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipVictor 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipHollywood’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipApple 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipA 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipTexas 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipFord 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipMoney 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGoogle 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipHackers 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipHe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipAfter 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGoogle’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGoogle 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGoogle’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipAn 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Spotify’s Disco Ball App Icon Made the Internet Lose It
Should brands steer clear of logo changes at all costs?
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup 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 ·
StartupsFall 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 ·
StartupsGoyal 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 ·
StartupsUnacademy 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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