🦟 Bangladesh sees highest dengue deaths in September

Bangladesh has reported 87 dengue-related deaths in September, marking the highest monthly toll this year. Six new fatalities were confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the yearly total to 184, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Since January, confirmed dengue cases have reached 61,972, with 1,593 new cases reported in the last day. The government launched a three-month campaign earlier this month to try and prevent the viral illness. Dengue is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and causes symptoms like high fever and severe body pain. 🦟

🔬 Open science drives global research progress

A senior executive stated that open scientific collaboration is crucial for advancing global science. Richard Remington made these remarks during the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China. He noted that Chinese researchers are making significant contributions across various fields with increasing impact. These researchers are tackling major global challenges through innovative, interconnected work. Ultimately, Remington stressed that sharing knowledge helps build solutions for everyone worldwide. 🔬

🎮 Krafton cuts PUBG Asia Stars early over sniping drama

Krafton has decided to end the PUBG Asia Stars tournament prematurely due to ongoing controversy surrounding stream sniping incidents. The decision was made by Krafton regarding the tournament held in Asia. The tournament was set to continue but faced issues from the start of the event. This controversy highlights ongoing concerns about fair play and integrity in competitive gaming. Moving forward, Krafton will re-evaluate its anti-cheating measures for future events. 🎮

📱 Facebook and Instagram experiencing outages in US

Meta’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, were down for numerous users across the US on Sunday. Downdetector.com registered over 17,000 trouble reports for Facebook by 9:11 pm ET. Instagram also saw a significant spike with more than 5,000 outage reports during the incident. The tracking website compiles status reports from various user sources to monitor these service interruptions. Further details regarding the cause of these widespread glitches are still emerging. 📱

😠 Karnataka minister sparks controversy over 'tips' to officials

Karnataka minister KM Shivalinge Gowda caused a major stir by claiming that tipping government officials is acceptable for timely service. This statement was made during a public grievance event in the Hassan district. The remarks, made on September 20, 2026, led to immediate questioning from audience members. Gowda defended himself, saying officials shouldn't forcibly collect money and he wasn't encouraging bribery. The BJP joined the criticism, calling the comments an exposure of the Congress government's true nature. 😠

🎬 Friendship drama hits dance floor in 'Best of the Best'

A comedy titled 'Best of the Best' centers on childhood friends navigating a dance competition, which causes a rift between them. The film features talent from India, but is an American production, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia at UCLA. The story unfolds around the inter-collegiate Best of the Best Bollywood fusion contest, set for 2026. It explores friendship issues without relying on typical immigrant stereotypes. The movie is described as fleet and energetic, moving beyond colonial hang-ups. 💃

😈 Dark web cyber war escalates with website hijack

A major cybercrime feud has ignited on the dark web. A notorious hacking group claimed responsibility for hijacking a rival's website. The incident was reported recently, involving significant digital disruption. This clash signals an escalation in underground digital warfare tactics. Authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely for further developments.

📈 Six stocks set to move after big contract wins

Six companies are poised for action on Monday, September 21, after securing major contracts across various sectors. Welspun Corp, HEG Advanced, RVNL, Knowledge Marine, Welspun Enterprises, and Refex Industries all landed significant deals. These wins include contracts worth over ₹3,300 crore, spanning Saudi Arabia, Indian Railways, and urban infrastructure. The recent orders boost the companies' order books and signal strong sectoral growth. Investors are watching these specific counters for potential market reaction next week. 💰

😨 Layoff shock sends job security on a spiral

A man shared on Reddit about a colleague being suddenly fired on the spot with no warning. This incident occurred at his company, sparking widespread debate about job security in the current market. The poster, who joined two weeks prior, is now scared about his own employment status. He noted that layoffs are happening everywhere, not just in startups or one sector. He is worried about his finances, like a six-month gym membership, if he loses his job.

🪐 Mercury is shrinking super fast, new study shows

Mercury is rapidly shrinking, a phenomenon scientists are now better able to track. This change was observed by missions like Mariner 10 and Messenger around the planet. A 2013 estimate suggested an 11 km shrinkage, but a new study now indicates the size reduction is closer to 23 km. This shrinkage is believed to be caused by the planet's cooling core and crust buckling. Studying Mercury is key because scientists suspect Mars and our Moon might also be shrinking. 🧐

🚀 NASA chief celebrates shuttle's 50th anniversary

NASA Associate Administrator and Chief Engineer Amit Kshatriya attended a panel discussion at the Intrepid Museum. The event commemorated the 50th anniversary of NASA's prototype space shuttle, Enterprise. This significant milestone marks half a century since the public debut of the spacecraft. The discussion highlighted the evolution of space exploration technology over the decades. Future plans for space missions were also touched upon during the gathering.