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Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhatsApp's reply on 'username' notice due today: IT Secretary
WhatsApp's response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature is due today, as the government examines concerns that the feature could fuel impersonation, phishing…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsInfluencers Are Promoting $50 Straws They Claim Will Protect Against Electromagnetic Radiation
“EMF straws” and similar products are being sold as a way to block electromagnetic frequencies that come from common electronic devices, even without scientific evidence that they…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGirl in Germany dies after family dog bites her
A four-year-old girl has died after being bitten by her family’s pet dog while playing, police and prosecutors in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt reported on Thursday. T…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s Tokopedia denies mass lay-offs, but ‘restructuring’ deepens tech winter fears
Reports of sweeping lay-offs at Tokopedia, the Indonesian e-commerce giant majority-owned by China’s ByteDance, have renewed concerns about Southeast Asia’s largest digital econom…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS midterms: Democrat exits key Senate race after rape claim
Democrat Graham Platner, an oysterman running for the US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign after he was accused of sexual assault. The announcement throws a closely watched …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSelf-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy
NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morris called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese paratrooper saves unconscious comrade in dramatic mid-air chute emergency
A Chinese paratrooper rescued an unconscious colleague after their parachutes became entangled in mid-air, the military’s official newspaper reported on Thursday. The PLA Daily sa…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics8 Hong Kong teens arrested over taking cash from gang to splash paint on doors
Eight teenagers have been arrested after allegedly being recruited via social media by a crime syndicate to splash paint on the doors of flats and businesses across Hong Kong to i…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics57% of New Zealand’s exports to India will be tariff-free, says PM Luxon ahead of Modi’s visit
PM Modi is expected to arrive in Auckland on July 10; India-New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in April
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia’s AI ‘Fuckup Finder’
A single wording mistake cost the government millions. Now Estonia is using AI to spot legal errors before they become law—and to automate more of the state.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
A three-year-old girl is fed extensively by her parents leading her to weigh as much as 35kg from eating hearty meals in front of a camera as a live-streamer. A young boy and a gi…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringThe Rebirth of High Frequency
An examination of how satellite vulnerabilities, modern wideband waveforms, and automatic link establishment are driving renewed military and government investment in HF communica…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Teenager Just Turned Eye Scans Into an AI Test for Autism and ADHD
A school project prompted 17-year-old Edward Kang to develop an AI tool that may lead to earlier diagnoses of the disorders.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIBM Let AI Take Over 94 Percent of HR Decisions. It Decided to Hire More People Anyway
The smartest AI strategy still starts with people.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBonobos Founder Andy Dunn Is Building Facebook for Gen-Z—and He Just Recruited a Co-Founder With 5 Million Followers to Pull It Off
The Bonobos founder’s IRL-first social networking app recently expanded to New York City—and brought creator-entrepreneur Nadya Okamoto on as co-founder and CMO.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Side Hustle Businesses for Busy Parents
These flexible side hustle businesses fit around school pickups, sports practice, and family life—and can help you earn extra income on your own schedule.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLuxury Yachts, Private Jets, and $300 Million: The Massive U.S. Fraud Probe Clouding Argentina’s World Cup Run
Court and property records reviewed by Inc. show the alleged AFA money trail has already spilled into U.S. federal court and Florida real estate entities.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMadison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities
An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and …
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralWhy this 6-foot-4 Norwegian soccer sensation has become a hero in China
There may not be any Chinese players at this year’s World Cup, but China has found its own soccer hero: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBonnie Tyler, singer of epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new genera…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMerz: Germany agreed to buy Tomahawk missiles at NATO summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has informed the Bundestag parliament of a deal to buy US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He said this closed a "important strategi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
The Welsh singer was best known for the 1980s rock opera hit, along with other songs, including "It's a Heartache."
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsNo code, no developer, no waiting: How AI is rewriting the rules for India's MSMEs
For small business owners across India, getting online used to mean months of effort and money they didn't have. AI has changed the math entirely.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAre German companies leaving the country?
Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNew EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals & more
EPF Scheme 2026: The good news is that many core features of the provident fund system remain familiar. Existing PF accounts continue, contribution rates broadly remain unchanged …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXiaomi preps for fierce EV race with new SUV line, long-range battery tech
Xiaomi, the smartphone vendor that has become one of Tesla’s biggest challengers in mainland China after entering the electric vehicle (EV) market, has doubled down on research an…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Best Food Dehydrators for Self-Sufficient Kitchens (2026)
Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsFederal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted
A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea’s premier heads to China for defence treaty anniversary as allies extend thaw
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will arrive in China on Friday for a three-day trip to mark the anniversary of a friendship treaty between the two countries, in another sign of…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths
Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottest on record for bloc.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIran releases first footage of damage inside Ali Khamenei’s residence after US-Israel strike
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Iranian state media released footage showing damage inside Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residential compou…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran ceasefire collapse revives risks of global inflation
China called on the United States and Iran to stick with peace plans after a resumption of missile strikes in the Middle East spurred a jump in oil prices. “Reigniting the conflic…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsArrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia blocks 4.8 million underage social media accounts but are kids any safer?
Indonesia’s attempt to keep children aged under 16 off social media platforms deemed high risk has quickly become one of the world’s biggest tests of online safety regulation, wit…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Your Fitness Tracker Might Be Making You Less Healthy and Happy
You don’t need to go to Bryan Johnson-style extremes for fitness tracking to end up harming your health.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFord Fired an 11-Year Employee for Stealing a $1.95 Cookie. One Problem: He Paid
Rushing to terminate an employee based on video surveillance without a proper investigation is a recipe for an HR disaster.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Vaseline Turned Viral Beauty Hacks Into a 43 Percent Sales Surge
The brand used its customers’ favorite tricks to launch new products and a record-breaking campaign.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Simple Communication Mistake Failing Both Gen-X and Gen-Z at Work
Gen-X managers often interpret a need for clarity as entitlement. Here is how leaders can bridge the ultimate workplace communication divide.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Price-Fixing Keeps Happening—And Why Fines Don’t Stop It
Price-fixing isn’t going away. Learn why penalties often fail to deter it—and how smart executives can rethink risk, competition, and compliance.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhy Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?
An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats to relieve heel discomfort.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralU.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’
A U.S. official told NBC News the U.S. hadn’t carried out any further strikes Thursday, contradicting Iranian officials, though the military has been shooting down incoming Irania…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia's largest pension fund invests 500 million Australian Dollars in India's infrastructure fund
AustralianSuper pension fund said the investment would come on top of the 240 million Australian Dollars it committed seven years ago
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now
It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsIs an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe?
As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.
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