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More than 1,500 migrants reach Spain’s Ceuta within days

The Accidental Architect of the Internet’s Brain

Steven Pruitt, who is widely regarded as the most prolific Wikipedia editor, has made more than six million edits to the site, and, by extension, has quietly shaped the...

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How Design Miami Founder Craig Robins Sees City Evolving
Craig Robins, a Miami native, founder of development firm Dacra and cofounder of Design Miami, has seen his home city through many phases. For starters, he grew up in South Beach when it was...
Adidas Announces ‘Unbelievably Strong’ Q2, Raises Guidance
German sportswear brand Adidas continued its record-breaking, sector-beating run in the second quarter of 2026. The company notched up 14 percent sales growth, in currency neutral terms, between April...
Shein Says It’s Under FTC Investigation
Shein is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a probe that can ultimately have a “material adverse effect” on its financial condition and operations, a filing read,...
The Growing Appetite for Innovation Was Apparent at Kingpins Show New York
partnership Kingpins Show New York was on July 22 to 23. Jonathan Hanson, courtesy of Kingpins At Kingpins Show New York last week, some key challenges were front of...
VF Corp.’s Q1 Shows 1% Sales Increase, Excluding Dickies
VF Corp. bested revenue expectations and raised its outlook for the year, but the company’s first-quarter results showed that it still has plenty of work to do. First-quarter adjusted...
Diane von Furstenberg to Be Awarded 2026 Couture Council Award From the Museum at FIT
The Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology will honor Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, with the 2026 Couture Council Award for...

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The Accidental Architect of the Internet’s Brain
Steven Pruitt, who is widely regarded as the most prolific Wikipedia editor, has made more than six million edits to the site, and, by extension, has quietly shaped the...
“Furious” Is a Crime Drama for a Post-Epstein World
The first episode of “Furious” ends with a date from hell. It’s a late night in Manhattan, and Oliver (Rob Delaney) is a wealthy, middle-aged lawyer and a walking...
Fairfield Porter’s Lush, Lonely Vision of the World
Thankfully, in the sixties, a light flips on. An extreme case is “Oak Tree” (1969), where sunlight crashes through the branches onto the grass and becomes its own radioactive...
Trump’s Cabinet Has Joined TikTok—and It’s Not Great
When the White House announced, last week, that President Donald Trump’s Cabinet members were launching TikTok accounts, it urged users not to “miss a second of the hype” because...
The Sunlit Joylessness of Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie”
One of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s great gifts as a writer was her ability to reconnect, at age sixty-three and beyond, with her childhood sense of wonder and discovery. For...
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet’s “Repose”
For the cover of the August 3, 2026, issue, the French artist Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet tried to capture both the delicious and the sluggish qualities of summer’s afternoon heat. “I...

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The Accidental Architect of the Internet’s Brain
Steven Pruitt, who is widely regarded as the most prolific Wikipedia editor, has made more than six million edits to the site, and, by extension, has quietly shaped the...
Small Business Automation: Genius AI Raises $44M for the Back Office
Genius AI, a platform that automates back-office admin for local service businesses, has raised $44 million in a Series D round backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Lux Capital, and...
More than 1,500 migrants reach Spain’s Ceuta within days
More than 1,500 migrants have reached the small Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa within the past several days, most of them by swimming from neighbouring Morocco, authorities...
Why Epstein Survivors Aren’t Impressed With Blanche’s Olive Branch
The Ideas FactoryTuesday at 11 a.m. California time (2 p.m. Eastern), the Public Policy Institute of California holds a virtual event about more sustainable crops for the imperiled but vital farmland of the...
How Design Miami Founder Craig Robins Sees City Evolving
Craig Robins, a Miami native, founder of development firm Dacra and cofounder of Design Miami, has seen his home city through many phases. For starters, he grew up in South Beach when it was...
Mitch McConnell: The Musical
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Why Epstein Survivors Aren’t Impressed With Blanche’s Olive Branch
The Ideas FactoryTuesday at 11 a.m. California time (2 p.m. Eastern), the Public Policy Institute of California holds a virtual event about more sustainable crops for the imperiled but vital farmland of the...
Trump Spreads Completely Bogus Claim That 9/11 Families Hate Mamdani
“Who the fuck do you think you were for doing that? It is a total disgrace what you did to this country, and then my Democrat colleagues are standing...
Trump Announces Another Renovation Project in the Middle of a War
President Trump has announced yet another renovation project that will cost billions, while in the midst of a failing, unpopular war with Iran. The president revealed plans for a...
No One Wants to Give Money to Ken Paxton’s Campaign Anymore
Texas’s Republican Senate nominee, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, is struggling to raise funds thanks to his scandal-laden career and a nasty primary. The New York Times reports Wednesday...
Kash Patel Loses Lawsuit Against Man Who Called Him “Googly-Eyed” Chud
A federal judge Tuesday tossed FBI Director Kash Patel’s $10 million lawsuit against a blogger who called him a “googly-eyed Kremlin bitch.”In his final order, Nevada Chief District Judge...
Trump’s Rage at Iran Takes Truly Scary Turn, and Even MAGA Is Unnerved
On Fox News, Donald Trump threatened to bomb all of Iran’s bridges and all of its power plants. Making this worse, Trump declared that his threat could leave all...

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Valuations reflect growth prospects as Siemens Energy expands capacity
  Reported net profit was Rs 310 crore. Excluding the impact of the new labour code, adjusted net profit was Rs 360 crore. Net profit was also boosted...
AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official
There is a lot of scope for AI integration in the road and transport industry to help avoid accidents and check issues of vehicular pollution, a government official...
T20 WC: It”s about adapting, says England’s Tom Banton on new No 4 role
England batter Tom Banton says he is relishing his new role at No.4, adding that he is now "older" and "more mature" with a better understanding of his...
StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost
Individuals and companies from over 30 countries will participate at the five-day India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 beginning Monday. Of the 32,600 AI companies globally, India...
Macroeconomic data, global events to steer markets next week: Analysts
Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate sentiment in the stock market next week, even as investors may remain cautious...
T20 World Cup 2026: WI vs NEP pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 action continues as West Indies (WI) face off against Nepal (NEP) in the 25th match of the tournament. The clash will...

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UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push
  These proposals have flowed in under the “Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023”, the government said.   ...
Traffic curbs in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026: Check advisory here
New Delhi is under heightened security as the five-day AI Impact Summit begins today, February 16, at Bharat Mandapam. The Delhi police have deployed over 10,000 personnel and have...
Sanjay’s 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive for Super 8 round
Sanjay Krishnamurthi's explosive unbeaten half-century followed by a disciplined bowling show powered USA to a crucial 31-run win over Namibia, in a must-win Group C clash here on...
India-US trade deal: Transparency on constraints and commitments needed
When I heard of the trade deal that would end the punitive tariff of 25 per cent for buying Russian oil and reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian...
Startups driving innovation, job creation, says former President Kovind
India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2 lakh recognised startups driving innovation and job creation across the country, former President Ram Nath Kovind...
Hero MotoCorp plans to boost growth in under-represented segments: CEO
Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company's CEO Harshvardhan...

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Small Business Automation: Genius AI Raises $44M for the Back Office
Genius AI, a platform that automates back-office admin for local service businesses, has raised $44 million in a Series D round backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Lux Capital, and...
Return to Office Mandates Risk Talent in 2026
The return to office debate has quietly settled into a messy middle, and fresh remote work data shows why. About 21.7% of U.S. employees worked remotely at least part...
Return to Office Mandates Risk Talent in 2026
The return to office debate has quietly settled into a messy middle, and fresh remote work data shows why. About 21.7% of U.S. employees worked remotely at least part...
Consumer Confidence Index Holds Firm as Spending Rises
The Consumer Confidence Index held firm in July, landing at 129.3 after a June reading of 128.9. That keeps the gauge near the top of its range following five...
Small Business Tariffs: What the Aug. 1 Deadline Means
Small business tariffs are about to change again, because a new round of reciprocal tariff rates takes effect on August 1, 2026. Commerce officials have confirmed there will be...
AI Agent Security: Neo Launches With $100M to Lock It Down
A new security startup named Neo left stealth on July 20 with $100 million in funding, the company announced, aiming to secure the flood of AI agents now entering...

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Mitch McConnell: The Musical
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Open Source AI Gains as Together AI Raises $800M
Open source AI just picked up serious momentum, as Together AI announced an “$800 million Series C at an $8.3 billion valuation.” The round, led by Aramco Ventures with...
The Future of Work: Skilled Freelancing Jumps to 38%
The future of work took a measurable step this month, as Upwork’s Future Workforce Index 2026 found that 38% of skilled U.S. knowledge workers now freelance. That is up...
Discover What Ambitious Founders Need to Know Before Relocating Internationally for Business
Starting a new business in an international market is an exciting prospect. Ambitious founders may have been successful in their home country, but moving to a new place takes...
Charli XCX and the Strokes Are (Sort of) Making Rock Music
When the Strokes put out their début LP, “Is This It,” in 2001, they were instantly, breathlessly anointed as saviors of New York City’s sagging rock scene. Even back...

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BP to cut 700 jobs as it simplifies company, internal email shows
BP wants to simplify its operations to reduce debt, boost profit and refocus on its oil and gas businessesPublished Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 10:19 PM[LONDON] BP plans to...
BOJ to stand pat with Ueda back in spotlight
All 52 economists surveyed by Bloomberg forecast the BOJ will hold its benchmark rate steadyPublished Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 07:18 PM[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan is expected to...
SocGen enjoys record Q2 profit as retail bank beats weak trading
Group net income rose 23% to a record 1.79 billion euros (US$2.04 billion) that reached forecastsPublished Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 01:10 PM[PARIS] French bank Societe Generale (SocGen) posted...
Meta gives lacklustre quarterly sales forecast; shares drop
Published Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 06:37 AMMETA Platforms gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter, intensifying investor concerns about the social media giant’s unprecedented spending on...
Once high-flying PayPal becomes a takeover target as it attempts a turnaround
Digital payments giant PayPal was soaring high five years ago, riding the surge in online shopping after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped people’s buying habits.Now the San José fintech company...
OpenAI bot’s rogue attack rattles industry leaders, policymakers and consumers
What will happen to the world if artificial intelligence bots break free from our control and act independently?While it’s been a troubling conundrum addressed by AI experts and Hollywood...