🚀 Artemis II crew gets top space honor 🚀

The Artemis II mission crew has been awarded the US's top space medal for their historic lunar flyby journey. Cmdr Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28th. Their 10-day mission, which started on April 1st, reached 252,756 miles above the moon. This achievement supports US plans to eventually land on the moon and then Mars. The medal ceremony is scheduled for the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

🧐 Hooda clarifies 1984 comments; Congress faces heat

Deepender Hooda recently clarified his controversial remarks made in 1984 regarding the events of that year. He made these statements while in Punjab, drawing significant attention from the Sikh community. The comments caused considerable backlash and sparked a row across the political landscape. This incident reignited old discussions about historical events and political sensitivities. Further statements from Hooda are expected as the situation develops. 🧐

🔒 Ditch Google Photos for private control with Immich

An individual replaced Google Photos with the self-hosted platform Immich to maintain full control over their photo library. This was done on a Windows 11 PC, avoiding the usual need for a dedicated Linux server setup. Immich operates using Docker containers, including a machine-learning service for smart search. The setup was surprisingly easy, requiring just two files and one Docker Compose command to get running. Users can access their library from dedicated Android and iOS apps after the initial configuration. 📸

🎾 Fils vs Tiafoe: ATP Cincinnati final showdown

The ATP Cincinnati tournament is set for its final on Sunday, featuring Arthur Fils against Frances Tiafoe. The match takes place in Cincinnati, bringing together two top-12 ranked players for a historic final. Fils has won four of his five matches this week, while Tiafoe has won his last three matches in straight sets. This contest is significant as it is the first 1,000-point final between two Black players. The outcome will be a major achievement for either athlete, impacting their standing ahead of the U.S. Open. 🎾

🤖 Google Keep's Gemini voice feature slaps for lists

Google Keep's new Gemini voice feature can now transform voice notes directly into organized checklists. The author, who uses the apps daily, found this update game-changing for tasks like grocery shopping. This new functionality accurately transcribes and structures conversational speech into actionable lists. Previously, manual editing of voice notes was necessary, which was time-consuming. Now, users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription can create structured lists instantly. 🤖

⚔️ One Piece Season 3 adds new actors for Alabasta

The live-action 'One Piece' Season 3, titled 'The Battle of Alabasta,' has welcomed four new actors to its cast. Emilio Sakraya joins as Koza, Omid Abtahi as Toto, Jamie Ward as Pell, and Nabeel Khan as Chaka. The season will feature Monkey D. Luffy and the crew fighting a rebellion in Alabasta, Princess Vivi's kingdom. This conflict is driven by Sir Crocodile and his syndicate, Baroque Works, seeking to conquer the nation. While production is complete, a premiere date for this epic installment has not yet been announced. ⚔️

🤩 New faces join One Piece: Alabasta season 3

Four new actors have been cast for recurring roles in One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta. Emilio Sakraya, Omid Abtahi, Jamie Ward, and Nabeel Khan joined the cast announcement in Tokyo, Japan. This casting news came after production wrapped in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday. The series features the Straw Hat crew fighting a civil war in Alabasta against Sir Crocodile's syndicate. The crew must save Princess Vivi's kingdom from falling apart. 🏜️

🐦 Mice gone from Antipodes Island, birds bounce back 🐦

In 2016, New Zealand launched an operation to remove an estimated 200,000 mice from Antipodes Island. This effort was carried out by a 13-member team using helicopters to spread rodent toxin bait. Monitoring in February 2018 confirmed the successful eradication of the mice from the island. Subsequent surveys over six years showed native bird populations like the pipit and snipe more than doubling. This recovery highlights the potential for reversing ecosystem damage after pest removal.

😟 US debt hits $40T, global markets nervous

US fiscal strain is becoming a major concern for global markets due to escalating debt levels. The US public debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark, while the fiscal deficit widened to $432 billion in July. For the first 10 months of the fiscal year, the deficit hit $1.799 trillion. This situation is causing upward pressure on long-term Treasury yields, which risks equity markets. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's buyback decisions could help, but fiscal pressures remain. 😟

👀 Man Utd eyeing Barcelona's 22yo talent

Manchester United is monitoring 22-year-old Alejandro Balde as a potential left-back target. The interest comes amid uncertainty about his future at Barcelona, where he is currently sidelined. While Balde wants to fight for his place, Barça could sell if a strong offer appears for squad restructuring. The club would consider a significant fee to reshape its defense, despite his desire to stay. United will wait and see if the situation forces his availability in the final transfer window weeks. 🧐

🤖 Chinese humanoid robot beats 100m world record

A Chinese humanoid robot successfully beat Bolt's 100-meter world record time. This feat was achieved by a robot from the company DCEg in China. The robot clocked a time of 9.54 seconds on August 10, 2023. This breakthrough highlights advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence technology. Future tests will further push the boundaries of humanoid robot performance. 🤖