💰 Apple TV hikes prices again in the US 💸

Apple is raising the prices for its Apple TV streaming service across the US starting August 28th. This price jump affects both new and existing subscribers for the service. The monthly plan is increasing to $14.99, and the annual plan rises to $119. This marks the fourth price hike since the service launched in 2019, amid industry-wide streaming cost increases. Existing customers will be notified about the new rates about one month before they are charged.

💥 Endgame Encore trailer blows up with 77M views

The 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore' trailer hit 77 million views within its first 24 hours. This milestone is over four times higher than any previous re-release trailer, surpassing Top Gun's 19M views. This hype is fueled by nostalgia and anticipation for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' release on December 18. The trailer featured footage from the April 26, 2019, opening night scene. Fans are encouraged to watch Endgame before Doomsday to catch up on the MCU lore.

🕊️ Trump Chooses Pentagon for 9/11 Memorial

Donald Trump announced he will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon. He stated this after reporters questioned why he wasn't attending a memorial in New York City. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people across New York and the Pentagon. Trump denied skipping New York due to a speech dispute, claiming the Pentagon was his destination. The White House confirmed that administration officials will be present at all three sites. 🕊️

🏀 LeBron's foundation hits 9 years milestone in Akron

The LeBron James Family Foundation celebrated the nine-year existence of the I PROMISE School in Akron. This initiative is run by LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, supporting local children. The foundation's work includes I PROMISE HealthQuarters, launched in 2024 for medical care. The school focuses on education and overall development for the community. All eyes are on LeBron as he prepares for his next move after the season. 🏀

🛰️ Voyager 1's interstellar listen used the wrong gear

Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause, the Sun's bubble boundary, without a specific sensor to detect the change. The dedicated Plasma Science instrument stopped working in 1980 and was turned off in 2007. NASA had to improvise by using an unrelated Plasma Wave Science instrument built by the University of Iowa. This second instrument detected electron plasma oscillations in April 2013. This reading provided the first solid evidence that Voyager 1 had crossed the heliopause.

🔥 GTA VI leaks: Are British gamers hyped or not?

Leaks showing gameplay and cinematics for Grand Theft Auto VI have appeared, which Rockstar Games called 'heartbreaking'. YouGov Surveys revealed that only 12% of gamers have actually seen these leaks in Great Britain. Surprisingly, this has not negatively impacted the general excitement for the highly anticipated game. In fact, 46% of gamers are more keen on the title after seeing the leaked content. Overall, 39% of video game-interested Britons intend to purchase GTA VI when it launches on November 19th.

🧘 Friend Upset Over Religious Practice at Holy Site

A friend became upset after the user participated in a religious ritual during a visit to a holy place. This incident occurred while the user was seeking diverse perspectives on life and belief systems. No specific dates or exact numbers were provided regarding the event. The disagreement stemmed from differing viewpoints on religious practices in sacred locations. Moving forward, the situation requires dialogue to bridge the gap in understanding between the two individuals. 🧘

⚽ Gerrard says Liverpool needs a specific signing

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool urgently needs to sign a specialist defensive midfielder before the transfer window ends. He stated that the club is missing a 'destroyer' in the No. 6 position to secure the back four. Despite interest in forwards like Bradley Barcola, Gerrard emphasized the midfield gap. The deadline for transfers is Tuesday evening, following their match against Nottingham Forest. This move would help balance out the squad's current structure. 🧐

🧐 TMC faction demands immediate college polls

Ritabrata Banerjee's TMC faction demanded the government issue a clear statement on students' union elections across West Bengal. He made this demand on Friday, August 28, 2026, while addressing his wing's foundation day programme. Elections have been paused for five years, despite a PIL filed in the Calcutta High Court last year. Banerjee alleged BJP nominated its MPs and MLAs to college governing bodies, undermining student bodies. The state government claims willingness, but colleges are lagging in necessary action. 🧐

🧠 Stroke complication linked to carotid artery issues

A study discussed multiterritory bihemispheric ischemic stroke occurring alongside unilateral internal carotid artery disease. Researchers examined this condition involving patients at an unspecified medical setting. The findings were published in Cureus and detailed the stroke patterns observed. This condition highlights the serious risks associated with internal carotid artery issues. Future research will likely focus on better preventative strategies for such strokes.

🦕 Old Skull Reveals New South American Glyptodont Species

Paleontologists have identified a new glyptodont species from an old fossil skull. This discovery was made by Édison Vicente Oliveira and colleagues at the Natural History Museum of Denmark. The species, Glyptotherium deuterophractum, lived between 60,000 and 17,000 years ago across parts of South America. The study compared the skull and other features with known glyptodonts to confirm its distinctiveness. This highlights the importance of re-examining historical museum specimens for biodiversity. 🦕