America’s entrepreneurial boom begins long before venture capital Latino-owned businesses added 180,000 net new firms between 2017 and 2023 while white-owned firms declined — and the talent pipeline behind that growth runs through Minority-Serving Institutions now facing funding uncertainty. #Americas #entrepreneurial #boom #begins #long

Vingegaard takes yellow jersey as Tour de France begins in Barcelona Jonas Vingegaard took an early lead in his quest for a third Tour de France title ​as the Visma-Lease a Bike rider recorded the fastest time in stage one – a 19.6-km team time trial in Barcelona on Saturday. #Vingegaard #takes #yellow #jersey #Tour

Mass crowds gather in Tehran as six-day funeral for killed supreme leader begins | DW News Millions of Iranians, as well as officials from dozens of countries, are taking part in funeral events for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Days of public mourning began with huge crowds in Tehran. #Mass #crowds #gather #Tehran #six

Middle East live: Iran begins days-long funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran on Saturday began a days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 86-year-old was killed in an air strike at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. #Middle #East #live #Iran #begins

The USA has survived 250 years, but can it survive Donald Trump? PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 3: We look at the US papers' reactions as the country's 250-year celebration begins this Fourth of July weekend. The New York Times warns Europe's glaciers are melting rapidly because of recent heatwaves. #The #USA #has #survived #250

Middle East live: Iran prepares to say final goodbye to Supreme Leader Khamenei Iran has warned the United States and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to attend in Tehran alone for this three-day tribute, which begins Saturday. #Middle #East #live #Iran #prepares

Platner Has Slight Edge Over Collins in Tight Maine Senate Race, Poll Finds The Maine race, which both parties see as key to winning control of the Senate, is extremely close as the sprint to fall begins, a Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll found. #Platner #Has #Slight #Edge #Over

Netflix Crime Thriller Series ‘Dept Q.’ Reveals Season 2 Plot & First Look As filming begins for Season 2 of the Netflix police procedural mystery series 'Dept Q.,' here is the latest casting information and plot details #Netflix #Crime #Thriller #Series #Dept

Rich EU states ‘not an ATM’, Austria warns as budget battle begins Also: Kaja Kallas won’t ‘fight shadows’ in row over Israel ‘apartheid’ comments #Rich #states #not #ATM #Austria

Fed officials tilt towards rate rise as Kevin Warsh era begins US government bonds drop after central bank vows to tame jolt of inflation triggered by Iran war #Fed #officials #tilt #towards #rate

Federal Reserve abandons bias towards lower rates as Kevin Warsh era begins Donald Trump’s war in Iran has sent inflation to nearly double the central bank’s target  #Federal #Reserve #abandons #bias #towards

Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. #Trial #begins #for #former #Central

G7 meeting begins in France this Monday U.S. #meeting #begins #France #this #Monday

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms. #Kennedy #Center #Begins #Removing #Trumps

How SpaceX’s IPO Compares With Saudi Aramco, Uber and Others The previous record was set over six years ago. But SpaceX, whose stock begins trading on Friday, is on track to raise tens of billions of dollars more. #How #SpaceXs #IPO #Compares #With

Nasdaq begins accepting orders for SpaceX’s historic Wall Street debut Elon Musk’s AI-to-rockets group raised $75bn in the world’s biggest initial public offering #Nasdaq #begins #accepting #orders #for

Iran football team trains in Mexico as World Cup campaign begins Iran's national football team held its first open training session in Mexico on Thursday, offering a glimpse of a squad preparing for the World Cup under the shadow of conflict with the US, as President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. #Iran #football #team #trains #Mexico

World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match In tonight's edition,  the World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Also,  as Africa sends the most teams that it ever has to the tournament, we revisit the legacy of the first team from the continent to head to the World Cup. #World #Cup #begins #with #Mexico

Brussels begins decisive phase of negotiating shared budget Also in this newsletter: Hungary’s anti-graft pitch to unlock billions of euros #Brussels #begins #decisive #phase #negotiating

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES Southwest Airlines Co. and Singapore Airlines have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airlines fly. #SOUTHWEST #AIRLINES #BEGINS #INTERLINE #PARTNERSHIP

LENNY PEARCE STEPS INTO THE HEADLINER SPOT AT BEACHES® RESORTS’ FALL FAM JAM 2026 Beaches Resorts is unveiling the 2026 lineup for its annual Fall Fam Jam, returning this autumn with live performances by toddler techno sensation Lenny Pearce, and a new wave of Sesame Street® experiences. Running September through October across Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, the Fall Fam Jam brings forward a vibrant, all-inclusive, festival-style experience designed for families to connect and soak up the sun as fall begins to settle in. #LENNY #PEARCE #STEPS #INTO #THE

Press release - Briefing on the entry into application of the EU Migration Pact with lead MEPs On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Briefing #the #entry

Press release - Briefing on the entry into application of the EU Migration Pact with lead MEPs On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Briefing #the #entry

IATA AGM countdown begins as global aviation leaders prepare to gather in Rio Rio de Janeiro is preparing to welcome the global aviation industry as the countdown begins to the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 June 2026. Hosted by LATAM Airlines Group, the event will bring airline chiefs, aviation policymakers, manufacturers, airports, technology leaders, investors and media to Brazil at a decisive moment for global air transport. #IATA #AGM #countdown #begins #global

Caribbean Week in New York begins today The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks off Caribbean Week in New York 2026 today, perfectly aligned with the start of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” this annual event brings together Caribbean tourism leaders, ministers and directors, marketing teams, and industry partners for a week of high-level dialogue, networking, innovation and celebration in the heart of New York City. #Caribbean #Week #New #York #begins

Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Hamptons Water: Oystermen Dispute Scientists' Claims As the summer season begins, upper-crust New York’s go-to destination is facing an unfortunate “flesh-eating bacteria” situation in the ponds and bays near $40 million houses. The summer vacationers aren’t too fazed, but the head of an organization representing the local oystermen says it’s a manufactured crisis. #Flesh #Eating #Bacteria #Hamptons #Water

Hegseth arrives in Singapore as Asian countries hedge against the US and China | DW News Considered Asia's premiere security and defense summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue begins this weekend in Singapore at a time of extreme geopolitical instability. Asian countries have been deeply impacted by the war in the Middle East. #Hegseth #arrives #Singapore #Asian #countries

Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks In tonight's edition, 300 Ghanaians arrive back home from South Africa on an emergency repatriation flight for nationals fleeing anti-immigrant protest threats. Also, rights organization Human Rights Watch accuses the United Arab Emirates of having recruited Colombian mercenaries to send to Sudan in support of the RSF paramilitary. #Ghana #begins #repatriating #citizens #from

A MAGA Victory in Texas, and the Trump Administration’s New Ebola Plan Plus, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout. #MAGA #Victory #Texas #and #the

‘The Art of Dining’ to Highlight Daytona Beach’s Elevated Cuisine Scene The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will kick off “The Art of Dining,” a Daytona Beach area restaurant month designed for visitors and residents to explore the elevated dining scene within the destination. “The Art of Dining,” which begins June 1 and continues through June 30, will feature participating restaurants in the Daytona Beach area offering specially crafted menus. #The #Art #Dining #Highlight #Daytona

Hajj begins in extreme heat as millions gather in Mecca | DW News Millions of Muslims are gathering in Mecca for Hajj - but they are facing intense heat as temperatures rise. A new study warns that climate change could make the pilgrimage more dangerous in the future. #Hajj #begins #extreme #heat #millions

Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown. #Iran #Begins #Lifting #Monthslong #Internet

Rubio begins India visit to bolser ties after Trump's China summit US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a high-profile visit to India on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reinforcing ties days after President Donald Trump’s closely watched summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. #Rubio #begins #India #visit #bolser

From Serena to Coco: How to Coach a Tennis Superstar Roland Garros begins this weekend, as the world’s best players arrive in Paris for the 130th edition of the French Open. In the men’s draw, world number one Jannik Sinner returns after last year’s epic final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. #From #Serena #Coco #How #Coach

Lady Louise Windsor Has “No Airs or Graces” As She Works Behind the Scenes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show While the 22-year-old daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is not a working royal, she’s one of the chief organizers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which begins Thursday. #Lady #Louise #Windsor #Has #Airs

Two-day US-China summit begins in Beijing | FT #shorts Xi Jinping and Donald Trump opened the high-stakes meeting in Beijing with the US president praising the two countries’ ‘fantastic relationship’, followed by the Chinese leader warning that the ‘Taiwan question’ is critical to US-China relations⁠.⁠ #trump #xijinping #trumpximeeting #trumpxi #uschina #uschinarelations #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shorts #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortsvideos ► Enjoying FT content? #Two #day #China #summit #begins

At The Public Theater, a ‘Girl, Interrupted’ for a New Generation “Girl, Interrupted” starring Juliana Canfield, King Princess, and a host of other young performers begins previews on May 13. Its opening night is set for June 4. #The #Public #Theater #Girl #Interrupted

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is rolling out for Android and iPhone users, securing your cross-platform chats by default. #End #end #encrypted #RCS #messaging

Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average. #Fraud #risk #World #Cup #frenzy

Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warned Football fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average. #Fraud #risk #World #Cup #frenzy

Contact tracing begins after Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers disembarks in St. Helena Health authorities have launched international contact tracing efforts following three deaths aboard a cruise ship linked to suspected hantavirus exposure. Officials are monitoring passengers who disembarked in St. #Contact #tracing #begins #after #Hantavirus

Cannes Kingpin Thierry Frémaux Is Ready to Make Nice With Netflix—Almost Before the 79th Cannes Film Festival begins, General Delegate Frémaux opens up about his relationship with Ted Sarandos, his love for Ryan Coogler, and why he won’t program a movie just because a woman directed it. #Cannes #Kingpin #Thierry #Frémaux #Ready

Ukraine reports Russian strike after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins Ukraine said Russia struck an industrial facility in the southern Zaporizhzhia region on Wednesday morning, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv had come into effect. Both Kyiv and Moscow announced competing ceasefires on different dates this week as Russia prepares to celebrate the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. #Ukraine #reports #Russian #strike #after

Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime’s grip on ship traffic through strait Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U. #Battle #for #Hormuz #begins #military

Spirit Airlines Begins Orderly Wind-Down of Operations Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (“Spirit” or the “Company”), today regretfully announced that the Company has started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately. #Spirit #Airlines #Begins #Orderly #Wind

Netflix Shark Thriller Sequel 'Under Paris 2' Begins Production Netflix's plans for a sequel to its intense shark action thriller are swimming ahead, with a horror icon set to direct. #Netflix #Shark #Thriller #Sequel #Under

Jihadists urge united front against Mali junta as Bamako blockade begins Jihadist fighters in Mali have called for a broad uprising against the country’s military rulers, escalating tensions as they move to tighten pressure on the capital, Bamako. The appeal comes days after coordinated attacks on junta positions and coincides with the start of a blockade on key roads into the city, raising fears of further instability in a nation already grappling with years of conflict and political upheaval. #Jihadists #urge #united #front #against

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What the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Could Mean for the Midterms Democrats will lose at least one blue-leaning district in Louisiana, and Florida is drawing a redder map. South Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri could try to draw new maps before voting begins. #What #the #Supreme #Courts #Voting

King Charles Won’t “Take Sides” Between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer—but He Can Help Repair the Alliance As the royal state visit begins in Washington, DC, on Monday, King Charles is in a unique position to “use his role as a statesman to exercise soft power,” says royals historian Ed Owens. #King #Charles #Wont #Take #Sides

Syria begins first trial of Bashar al-Assad and allies after his ouster A Syrian court held its first hearing on Sunday in the trial of ousted president Bashar al-Assad and senior officials from his former government, state media said. Assad and his brother Maher al-Assad, who fled Syria, are being tried in absentia, while former security official Atif Najib appeared in court in handcuffs. #Syria #begins #first #trial #Bashar

British Airways launches special fares to celebrate 90 years of flying between Nigeria and the UK British Airways proudly begins celebrations to mark the 90th anniversary of its first flight between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, a historic milestone that reflects nine decades of connecting communities, supporting trade, and deepening cultural ties between the two regions. To mark the occasion, British Airways has today launched a flash sale for customers travelling between Nigeria and London Heathrow. #British #Airways #launches #special #fares