Tech & Startups
The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work
Wired · Global
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
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Geopolitics
Indian teenager charged with murdering mother, younger brother in Massachusetts
The Hindu – World · India
Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office said the boy had been demonstrating concerning behaviour, including using Internet and ChatGPT to make searches for…
Geopolitics
U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal
The Washington Post – World · US
The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxie…
Geopolitics
Why Japan wants workers to step inside a ‘human refrigerator’ to beat the heat
Indian Express – World · India
- Japan introduces the Do Hiemon Box, a human-sized cooling booth to combat extreme heat, designed for people, not food. - It maintains 15°C interior with 5°…
Geopolitics
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
The Guardian – World · Europe
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest everThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic o…
Geopolitics
Chinese incursion: Arunachal students’ body plans to hoist national flag at frontier village on I-Day
The Hindu – World · India
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union’s assessment trip to Taksing follows a regional party’s claim that the PLA has occupied a border patrolling point aba…
Geopolitics
Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
BBC News – World · Europe
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
Geopolitics
Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
The New York Times – World · US
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in …
Geopolitics
Karoline Leavitt resigns: Her role in Trump’s India-US trade, Operation Sindoor messaging
Indian Express – World · India
- Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary by August 2026 to focus on family, after returning from maternity leave. - She played a key role in…
Geopolitics
A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
The New York Times – World · US
The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lesson…
Engineering
Bring a Product Manager Mindset to Your Next Engineering Job
IEEE Spectrum · Global
If you haven’t already seen a job listing for a “product engineer,” you probably will soon. The job everyone’s suddenly hiring for, this role is like a cross b…
Geopolitics
Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say
The New York Times – World · US
A court found Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, guilty of sexually abusing two men, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Geopolitics
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
The Guardian – World · Europe
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against …
Geopolitics
US student visa delays: Why Indian students could miss the fall semester
Indian Express – World · India
- 30 U.S. senators urge State Department to address visa appointment delays for international students, risking timely enrollment for fall semester. - India,…
AI / Deep Tech
Flock is tightening its rules in response to a growing surveillance backlash
MIT Technology Review · Global
The police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate readers, in an apparent effort …
Geopolitics
Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: From ‘lazy Gen Z’ jibe to Gaza condoms controversy
Indian Express – World · India
- Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary to prioritize family, citing Trump’s praise as a “real leader” despite controversies. - Controversi…
Geopolitics
Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak 2 weeks after avalanche killed 10
The Hindu – World · India
The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi had been missing since July 30, when a 10-member international expedition led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja lost …
Geopolitics
A Patient’s Final Breath in a Congolese Ebola Ward
The New York Times – World · US
The distance between life and death is razor thin at one medical clinic in Rwampara, the heart of the epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tech & Startups
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens
Wired · Global
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
Geopolitics
Russia holding 'productive' talks with countries including India for cooperation in Arctic region
The Hindu – World · India
The Arctic region is considered to be above 66 degrees north latitude, which, together with the Antarctic region, represents nearly 90% of the ice sheet of the…
Geopolitics
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
The Guardian – World · Europe
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily …
Geopolitics
Ukraine's monthly civilian casualties highest since 2022
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
UN monitors say civilian casualties in Ukraine hit their highest monthly level since the start of Russia's full-scale war. The latest attacks included a Russia…
Geopolitics
How Germany's drone defense fails
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Drone defense is a priority for the German government. The latest dramatic incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport shows there are still…
Geopolitics
Trump ‘zapper’ mystery: Why the woman behind him kept touching her stomach
Indian Express – World · India
- Jayme Franklin, a former White House official, explained her repeated stomach touches during Trump’s event were due to pregnancy, debunking "zapper" rumors. …
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: kids’ thoughts on AI, and female clones of male mice
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How kids …
Geopolitics
Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing protest from Tokyo
The Hindu – World · India
Putin visited a fish plant, a hospital and a school on Iturup, one of the chain's southernmost islands
Geopolitics
Singapore’s Indian-origin opposition MP struck off as lawyer over case of lying in Parliament
The Hindu – World · India
The striking-off was handed to the 50-year-old Indian-origin politician by the Court of Three Judges, the city-state's highest disciplinary body for the legal …
Geopolitics
How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind
The New York Times – World · US
Tributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of the Xi era.
Geopolitics
Lebanon abolishes death penalty: Where does capital punishment still exist?
The Hindu – World · India
Lebanon’s move reflects a broader global shift away from capital punishment.
Geopolitics
Britain poised for record hot summer as western Europe swelters under another heat wave
The Hindu – World · India
Forecasters are predicting the mercury to rise as high as 38 Celsius in central and southeast England, falling just short of the August record of 38.5 C, set i…
Tech & Startups
The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now
Wired · Global
Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.
Geopolitics
Trump’s secret Turkey flight: Who was with US President and who stayed behind?
Indian Express – World · India
- **Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a military plane in Turkey** after an Iranian threat, with Hegseth and aides involved in the covert transfer.…
Geopolitics
Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies
The New York Times – World · US
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.
Geopolitics
The Man on a Mission to Build India’s Most Livable City
The New York Times – World · US
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has 25,000 workers building his dream capital with waterways, bike lanes and a “Quantum Valley” tech hub.
Tech & Startups
In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition
Wired · Global
People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.
AI / Deep Tech
What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse
MIT Technology Review · Global
This summer has been a scorcher for much of the Northern Hemisphere. June and July marked the hottest two-month stretch in Europe since record-keeping began. T…
Geopolitics
Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu can return home: What are the conditions?
Indian Express – World · India
- Sri Lanka's Cabinet approved voluntary return arrangements for displaced citizens via UNHCR, requiring clearance reports to bypass immigration restrictions a…
Geopolitics
South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
The Guardian – World · Europe
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubsSouth Korea’s Incheon airport has become th…
Geopolitics
Germany news: Far-right leader backs left-wing populist
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The leader of the far-right AfD in Thuringia, Björn Höcke, has offered to back populist Sahra Wagenknecht as state premier. And heat-related deaths this year a…
Tech & Startups
The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026)
Wired · Global
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
Tech & Startups
CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues
Wired · Global
Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and tra…
Tech & Startups
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It
Wired · Global
Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—an…
AI / Deep Tech
How kids feel about AI, in their own words
MIT Technology Review · Global
When we set out to talk to kids about artificial intelligence, we thought we knew what we’d hear. We expected some to tell us they were using it to cheat a lit…
Geopolitics
Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal 'new normal'
The Hindu – World · India
The Bald Range wildfire erupted on August 7 near Summerland, a community of about 12,000 in British Columbia's Okanagan region
Geopolitics
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard: Why 250 days at sea is taking a toll
Indian Express – World · India
- Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln face multiple overboard incidents during an 8+ month deployment, with some seeking medical hold due to mental strain. - …
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