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5 Fiction books that offer surprising life lessons

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"Fiction often provides deeper life lessons than nonfiction by allowing readers to experience emotional journeys. Through novels like The Midnight Library and The Alchemist, readers learn about perspective and perseverance. Works such as A Man Called Ove, Station Eleven, and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine emphasize empathy, meaning, and human connection. By witnessing characters' struggles, readers discover personal wisdom and reflect on their own lives.".

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Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

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Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud has acquired a 5% stake in Lucid Motors, purchasing over 19 million shares when the company's market cap fell below $2 billion. This investment increases Saudi Arabia's overall ownership of the electric vehicle maker, which is already majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund. The purchase follows bankruptcy rumors and significant workforce reductions as the company undergoes a major restructuring under new leadership.

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Why readers connect more deeply with flawed characters

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Readers connect more deeply with flawed characters than perfect ones because imperfections mirror real-life human experiences. These flaws foster authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy, allowing readers to see their own struggles reflected. Furthermore, imperfect characters drive plot conflict and provide opportunities for meaningful growth. By embracing moral complexity and human error, authors create relatable figures that resonate emotionally and remain memorable long after a story ends.

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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

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"PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electrical grid operator, will begin curtailing power to data centers of 50 megawatts or larger during shortages starting June 2027. This decision follows a failed auction for generating capacity amid surging electricity demand from data centers. Affected users will receive compensation, though the move may increase reliance on costly, polluting diesel generators as operators seek on-site power to avoid potential outages.".

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PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat

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PayPal CEO Enrique Lores indicated the company remains open to Stripe’s $53.4 billion takeover bid if it offers superior shareholder value. While Stripe offered $60.50 per share, analysts suggest a value closer to $70. PayPal recently reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, beating profit and revenue estimates. Simultaneously, the company is pursuing an AI-focused turnaround strategy to streamline operations and achieve $1.5 billion in cost savings.

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Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.

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X is launching X Money for paid US subscribers, offering a Visa debit card with Apple Pay integration and free peer-to-peer transfers. Premium+ and Premium users can earn 6% APY, with the latter requiring direct deposit. The app also provides up to 3% cash back and free worldwide ATM withdrawals. This move aligns with Elon Musk's ambition to transform X into an "everything app" for financial services.

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WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

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Meta is expanding WhatsApp's calling capabilities by introducing audio and video calls to WhatsApp for Web, including screen-sharing and reactions. New updates allow users to transfer calls between devices and implement waiting rooms for group calls via approval links. Additionally, the platform now features background noise suppression and immediate high-definition video. WhatsApp is also rolling out usernames to facilitate easier calling across different platforms.

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Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises

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Fish Audio, a Palo Alto startup specializing in expressive AI voice models, has raised $50 million in seed funding led by Coreline Ventures and Capital Today. With over 8 million users and $21 million in annual recurring revenue, the company offers natural language controls for creators and enterprises. Despite facing challenges regarding voice consent, Fish Audio is expanding its product line to include audio understanding and speech-to-speech models.

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Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna

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Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.

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Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 compute deal with Amazon

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Recursive Superintelligence has announced a $400 million compute deal with Amazon Web Services to scale its open-ended self-improving AI systems. The company prioritizes compute resources over headcount to automate product development. While AWS is not investing, the two entities will co-develop specialized infrastructure. Recursive, which raised $650 million in May, expects to release its first tangible, useful AI products to the public by October.

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Granola launches an Apple Watch app

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"AI note-taking app Granola has launched an Apple Watch application to allow users to record and transcribe meetings without needing their smartphones. The app integrates with watch faces and provides meeting reminders, facilitating hands-free capture during in-person interactions. This move follows Granola's recent unicorn status after a $125 million Series C funding round. The company chose watch integration over developing proprietary hardware to streamline the user experience.".

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BigBasket losses widen as revenue grows marginally in FY26

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BigBasket, Tata Digital's online grocery arm, reported a 66% increase in losses to Rs 3,073 crore for FY26, despite a 7.7% revenue rise to Rs 8,223 crore. The company faces intense competition from quick commerce rivals like Blinkit and Zepto. Meanwhile, Tata Digital reported a total loss of Rs 4,974 crore and plans to refocus the Tata Neu app on financial services, loyalty, and insurance expansion.

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Pine Labs Q1 net profit jumps 4X, revenue up 20%

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Pine Labs reported a significant profit jump in Q1 FY27, with profit after tax reaching Rs 20 crore, a fourfold increase year-on-year. Revenue grew 20% to Rs 737 crore, driven by increased merchant digitization and UPI adoption. The fintech company expanded its international presence across 22 countries, seeing revenue rise 21%. Additionally, Pine Labs launched new payment protocols and credit lines on UPI to strengthen its market position.

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CrisprBits is using CRISPR to build faster tests for drug-resistant infections

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CrisprBits, a Bengaluru-based company founded in 2020, utilizes CRISPR technology to combat antibiotic resistance. Its primary platform, PathCrisp, enables early detection of hospital-acquired infections to reduce broad antibiotic prescribing. After raising $3 million in a pre-Series A round, the company plans to expand into Africa and Latin America. Additionally, CrisprBits is partnering with JNCASR to establish a Centre of Excellence for CRISPR innovation and translation.

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Decode Age sells gut microbiome tests and supplements built around the biology of ageing

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Bengaluru-based Decode Age focuses on measuring biological aging through gut microbiome sequencing and biomarkers. The company offers testing, research, and longevity supplements, with revenue growing to ₹11.9 crores in FY24. After appearing on Shark Tank India, it raised ₹14.48 crore in a pre-Series A round to expand its research and infrastructure. Decode Age partners with the Indian Institute of Science to advance longevity studies.

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Cellogen Therapeutics is developing CAR-T cell therapies for blood cancers in India

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Cellogen Therapeutics, a New Delhi-based company, is developing affordable CAR-T and gene therapies for blood cancers and inherited blood disorders. Utilizing an in-house manufacturing facility in Noida, the company aims to reduce costs and target two cancer markers to prevent relapse. Backed by investments from Natco Pharma and Kotak, Cellogen plans a Phase I trial with Christian Medical College, Vellore, targeting a price of $60,000 to $70,000.

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TrusTerra is building a battery health score to make used electric vehicles resellable

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TrusTerra, founded in 2024, aims to revitalize India's used electric vehicle market by introducing TruEV Score, a standardized battery health rating. This tool helps buyers, dealers, and insurers accurately price EVs, reducing depreciation and uncertainty. Having raised Rs 9 crore in pre-seed funding, the company plans to expand its marketplace to 20 cities and certify 20,000 vehicles within 18 months to establish an industry-wide valuation standard.

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Nykaa appoints Ankit Jain to lead quick commerce arm Nykaa Now

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Nykaa has appointed Ankit Jain, a supply chain veteran from Unilever and Swiggy's Instamart, to lead its quick-commerce vertical, Nykaa Now. The company aims to expand its 30-60 minute delivery service nationwide by FY30. Additionally, Nykaa is targeting same-day or next-day delivery for 90% of orders via "Nykaa Next Day" and leveraging its retail stores for "Nykaa Express" to provide hyperlocal deliveries within three hours.

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Delhi High Court orders winding up of Paytm Payments Bank: RBI

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"The Delhi High Court has ordered the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) following the Reserve Bank of India's cancellation of its banking license. The RBI cited non-compliance and actions detrimental to depositors' interests. Girikumar M Nair has been appointed as the official liquidator. This decision follows a series of regulatory restrictions imposed on the bank since March 2022 due to material supervisory concerns.".

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AI firm Krutrim lays off nearly half of its workforce

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Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim has reportedly cut 20 to 25 jobs, affecting product and engineering teams. This marks the second round of layoffs this year for the AI unicorn, which previously reduced its sales and operations staff. Despite these cuts and previous restructuring, the company reported a 3X revenue increase to Rs 300 crore in FY26 and its first annual net profit, maintaining a margin over 10%.

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