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In recent years, corporate leaders have expressed frustration over court rulings that upset certain expectations about the state’s law [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz said on Wednesday it is relocating its main business entity, AH Capital Management, from Delaware to Nevada, citing Delaware’s growing judicial bias against tech startup founders and their boards.Also known as A16z, the firm said it could have made the move quietly but felt it was important for its stakeholders and the broader tech and VC communities to understand the reasons behind the decision, and also suggested its portfolio companies to…

Vacation season is the ideal time to take stock of the essentials you need for long travel days, strolling around new cities, and relaxing by a pool. Odds are, that list includes supportive shoes, comfortable clothes, lightweight dresses, and sandals.  Target makes snagging all of those necessary items easy and stress-free with its vast selection of clothing and shoes from top brands, including Vera Bradley, Reebok, Dr. Scholl’s, and Hanes. The best part? So many pieces are on sale during Target Circle Week—up to 76 percent off. The week-long sale ends on July 12, which means there are only three…

Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, talks to the media during a press conference at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, July 11, 2023. Salvatore Di Nolfi/AP/Keystone hide caption toggle caption Salvatore Di Nolfi/AP/Keystone UNITED NATIONS — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza. The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on…

The India A men’s hockey team continued its dominant run on the European tour, inflicting a crushing 6-0 defeat on Ireland at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood here. This is the second successive win for India A against Ireland, who they beat 6-1 in the tour opener. Uttam Singh opened the scoring for India A, following which captain Sanjay made it 2-0. Midfielder Mohammed Raheel Mouseen then scored impressive back-to-back goals, followed by a goal each by Amandeep Lakra and Varun Kumar as India A gave a good account of themselves. They will next play France on Saturday (July 12, 2025).…

Months after the Indian government abolished the controversial ‘Google tax’ on online advertisements, the tech giant is stepping up its efforts to help businesses reach consumers in India through new AI-powered advertising tools on Search, YouTube, and connected TV.Google on Thursday, July 10, announced it will be rolling out ads in AI Overviews for Indian users later this year. This means users in India will start seeing ads for products and services directly within the AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of Search results containing traditional web links. The move comes at a time when the Google search experience…

Neiman Marcus: For a limited time, take up to 60% off designer summer essentials during the men’s and women’s Designer Sale.Net-a-Porter: Luxury labels like Loewe, The Row, Ulla Johnson, and Khaite are up to 70% off during Net-a-Porter’s Summer Sale.Old Navy: Act fast—during Old Navy’s Cyber Summer Sale, everything is 50% off through July 9.Rothy’s: Top-selling summer styles are almost gone. During the Final Few Sale, save up to 50% on Rothy’s famously chic and comfortable shoes.Saucony: Now through July 14, save up to 40% on a range of supportive and stylish athletic shoes.Skims: During the site’s Fits Everybody Sale,…

Government. The Big G. Sometimes we talk about the free market and the invisible hand as being independent from political influence. But since the birth of economics the two have been interwoven. “Adam Smith and other early writers on economics did not see any separation between economics and politics. Meaning — who makes the decisions around the rule of law and markets and all the things that make the economy function.” says Summer School guest professor and Nobel laureate Simon Johnson. This season of Planet Money Summer School we continue our tradition of taking the biggest ideas in economics, asking…

Do your ankles feel like a buffet these days? Test your knowledge of tactics to prevent bites. Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Beck Harlan/NPR When it comes to preventing mosquito bites, many people turn to the obvious solutions: bug sprays or just staying indoors. But there are other effective, science-backed ways to keep those pesky mosquitoes at bay, some of which may surprise you. Sammy Ramsey, a professor of entomology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Brian Byrd, a professor of environmental health sciences at Western Carolina University, share some of these tactics, which Life Kit has turned…

Indian shot putter Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test, according to the latest list of athletes placed under provisional suspension. According to PTI, the 22-year-old, who won gold at the National Games in Dehradun earlier this year with a personal best throw of 15.97 metres, tested positive for Terbutaline — a stimulant commonly found in cough syrups. The Punjab athlete had also secured second place at the Inter-University Games last year with a best effort of 14.75m. Story continues below this ad Meanwhile, wrestler Nitika, an Under-20 World Championship…

First responders working the scene after a tunnel collapsed in Los Angeles, U.S., on July 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP As many as 15 workers were trapped in an industrial tunnel collapse in Los Angeles’ Wilmington area, the city’s fire department said late on Wednesday (July 9, 2025).No injuries have been confirmed, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).The collapse happened about six miles (10 km) south of the tunnel’s only access, LAFD said, adding that more than 100 responders were assigned to the incident.”The City of Los Angeles has mobilized resources to the tunnel collapse in Wilmington,”…