Geopolitics
How ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Protected Dobby’s Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Cable
The New York Times – World · US
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.
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Geopolitics
US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN's Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.
Entrepreneurship
The FAA Needs More Air Traffic Controllers. Now Video Gamers Are Part of Its Plan to Fill the Gap
Inc. · Global
The agency says recruiting gamers helped it hit 94 percent of its hiring target so far this year.
Geopolitics
Police in India Use Tear Gas to Break Youth Protest
The New York Times – World · US
Thousands of protesters in the eastern state of Jharkhand claim irregularities in qualifying exams for government jobs and are demanding an overhaul of the sys…
Geopolitics
US court allows thousands of lawsuits against tech firms over social media addiction
South China Morning Post – World · China
A US appeal court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s Google, ByteDance’s TikTok, and other social med…
Entrepreneurship
How You’ll Know What Business You’re in
Inc. · Global
When you can afford to say no to a client, you’ve solidified your identity.
Geopolitics
Trump demands Iran pay compensation as hopes fade for Hormuz agreement
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Iran compensate the victims of attacks, conflicts and domestic repression he blamed on Tehran, adding a new c…
Entrepreneurship
Cardi B Made Old Navy Look Like a ‘Luxury Drop.’ Customers Are Sold on the Campaign—and Its $22 Jeans
Inc. · Global
Gap’s more affordable cousin looks to extend its winning denim streak with a new star-studded campaign.
Geopolitics
At least 111 dead as 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
The Washington Post – World · US
The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 7:30 a.m., was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.
Geopolitics
Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as US attorney general
The Guardian – World · Europe
Loyalist sworn in after Senate voted narrowly in favor of his confirmation on Saturday morningTodd Blanche has been sworn as US attorney general, cementing Don…
Geopolitics
J&K police foil govt staffer bid to trap ex-lover’s hubby in drug case
Times of India – World · India
- J&K police arrested a 51-year-old govt employee for plotting to falsely accuse his ex-lover's husband. - The accused aimed to have the husband arrested usi…
Geopolitics
'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
BBC News – World · Europe
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
Geopolitics
‘National priority’ to equip UK firefighters amid growing wildfire threat
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: FBU calls for more funding as ‘unprecedented summer’ puts rising demands on already stretched crewsFirefighters in the UK are under increased pressu…
Geopolitics
Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli prime minister, facing a tough upcoming election, is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and of President Trum…
Geopolitics
Safari in snow leopard home? Conservationists say Ladakh is no Kaziranga
Times of India – World · India
- Safari cars track rhinos in Kaziranga and tigers in Ranthambore. - Same vehicles now used in Ladakh for elusive snow leopards. - Snow leopards are rare a…
Geopolitics
Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.
Geopolitics
Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
The Guardian – World · Europe
President and RFK Jr, the health secretary, repeatedly referred to autism during signing, though studies show no link between it and vaccinesDonald Trump has s…
Entrepreneurship
The Savannah Bananas Founder Adapts His Best Ideas From P.T. Barnum and the Grateful Dead
Inc. · Global
He built the Savannah Bananas by studying people who never played the game.
Entrepreneurship
5 Things I Noticed from Retail Earnings in H1 2026
Inc. · Global
Operational excellence has become the strategy.
Geopolitics
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
Geopolitics
July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
The Guardian – World · Europe
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisisJuly was the hottest month ever recorded in t…
Geopolitics
Ann Widdecombe police investigate whether accused had role in Farage incident
The Guardian – World · Europe
Police looking into whether Joshua Kerry linked to alleged attempted burglary last year at Reform leader’s then homePolice are investigating whether Joshua Ker…
General
Death toll in earthquake surpasses 100, Colombian president says
NBC News – World · US
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella said the death toll rose to 111 in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the country about 250 miles west of its c…
Geopolitics
Big military shake-up in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei names 6 senior commanders
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication and diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely …
Geopolitics
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
Geopolitics
Netanyahu’s veto and the limits of American power
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Trump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.
Geopolitics
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.
Tech & Startups
Aptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
TechCrunch · US
Aptoide has brought its games store back to Google Play after more than a decade, as court-ordered changes open Android to competing app stores.
Tech & Startups
Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
TechCrunch · US
Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.
Geopolitics
Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 11
Times of India – World · India
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 11, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the…
Geopolitics
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
BBC News – World · Europe
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
Geopolitics
Gangs of WhatsAppur: Mumbai’s thieves reinvent codes for digital age
Times of India – World · India
Mumbai police have made headlines by unearthing a pickpocketing ring that relied on encrypted WhatsApp chats for coordination. This gang demonstrated intricate…
Tech & Startups
YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
TechCrunch · US
Creators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in th…
Geopolitics
Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
BBC News – World · Europe
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.
Entrepreneurship
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks the Future Won’t Have Fewer Jobs. It Will Have More Companies With Fewer People
Inc. · Global
Thanks to superintelligence, the economy of the future could be ruled by powerful but scrappy small businesses.
Geopolitics
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
BBC News – World · Europe
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
Geopolitics
Nvidia to team with Wall Street on US$500 billion package for AI infrastructure projects
South China Morning Post – World · China
A group of US investment giants are partnering with Nvidia on US$500 billion in funding for AI infrastructure projects, the Financial Times reported. Apollo Gl…
Entrepreneurship
Culture Is the Only Leading Indicator You’re Not Measuring
Inc. · Global
The best predictor of what is about to go wrong never shows up on a dashboard.
Geopolitics
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
Entrepreneurship
Hinge Turned Awkward Dating Talks Into an Audiobook. It’s a Marketing Play for Gen Z
Inc. · Global
The dating app’s latest campaign expansion follows five real couples navigating tricky conversations.
Geopolitics
Scores dead after powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraColombia earthquake live – latest updatesMor…
General
Watch: Videos capture the moment a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
NBC News – World · US
Watch videos captured from Colombia as a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. Casualties have been reported with many still missing amid the collapsed …
Geopolitics
‘Rehearsed, well-practised, planted’: Court on allegations against Brij Bhushan
Times of India – World · India
- Koushiki Saha, a trainee journalist at The Times of India, focuses on urban governance, infrastructure, public grievances, and municipal policies. - She em…
Geopolitics
Why high BP and diabetes may strike together after 40
Times of India – World · India
- Kushagra Dixit covers environmental issues, wildlife conservation, climate change, agriculture, human rights, and scientific research. - Focuses on river c…
Geopolitics
Tupac Shakur: jury selection begins in trial of ex-gang boss for rapper’s killing
The Guardian – World · Europe
Prosecutors allege Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting 30 years agoJury selection began on Monday in Las Vega…
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