🏏 Brook scores 91, England leads by 195 runs

Harry Brook scored 91 runs, helping England build a 195-run lead over Pakistan on rain-delayed Day 2 at Headingley. The innings was notable as Brook failed to reach his hundred, despite significant contributions from Joe Root and new batters. Pakistan's left-arm spinner, Ali Usman, took five wickets in 92 balls, marking his maiden Test five-for. This performance by Usman stood out amid an otherwise anticlimactic day of cricket for England's batters. The match continues with England maintaining a commanding position heading into the next play period. 🏏

🌍 Strong earthquake hits central Peru

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook central Peru on Thursday, according to Reuters citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 km, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The tremor was felt across southern Peru, specifically impacting the regions of Ica and Arequipa. Peru is prone to such quakes because it is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire." This follows a major 7.9 earthquake in Ica in 2007 that claimed nearly 600 lives. 🌍

🔥 Couple Allegedly Burns Neighbor, Locks Her Up

A married couple is accused of pouring boiling water on a woman and subsequently locking her in a room for several days. This incident took place in Qureshipur village, Faridabad, involving the victim, Preeti (23). The attack occurred around 4 am on August 16, resulting in 50 per cent burns to her chest and hands. The accused woman was arrested, while her husband remains absconding from the case. Police are scheduled to visit the hospital soon to record the victim's statement. 💔

🤖 Modi tells secretaries to use AI in policy-making

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with government secretaries to push for AI integration in policymaking. The meeting took place on Thursday, aiming for better collaboration across various government departments. He stressed the importance of human judgment alongside AI use for shaping India's long-term future. Modi also called for data interoperability, recognizing data as a national asset. Officials were urged to move beyond silos and foster a spirit of belongingness.

⚽ Man Utd's new transfer strategy looks smarter

Manchester United is moving to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba in a swift transfer deal. The club has submitted a £65m bid for the midfielder, marking a change from their past approach. This contrasts sharply with the drawn-out Frenkie de Jong saga in the summer of 2022. United is now adopting a stealthy strategy, unlike their previous public pursuit methods. The Red Devils are expected to secure the Cameroon international by deadline day. 🚀

🔬 High blood manganese links to certain head and neck cancers

Increased levels of manganese in the blood have been shown to raise the risk for some head and neck cancers. Researchers conducted a new cis-mendelian randomization study involving 6,564 Scandinavian participants and many patient datasets. The study found that elevated manganese significantly increased the risk for OCSCC and HPV-positive OPSCC. However, the association was not statistically significant for HPV-negative OPSCC, HPSCC, or LSCC. Future research is needed to understand the exact mechanism behind this potential link for cancer prevention. 🔬

🔥 Wildfires tank solar power across continents

Smoke from the 2023 Canadian wildfires significantly reduced solar electricity generation across North America and Europe. Researchers analyzed the impact over five months, estimating a drop of 6.38 terawatt-hours (TWh). This decline resulted in an economic loss of roughly $1.9 billion and was linked to 2.1 megatons of CO2 emissions. The reduction happened because atmospheric particles blocked sunlight from reaching the solar panels. Improved forecasting and vegetation management are suggested to mitigate future effects.

🛣️ School kids protest bad roads in Mahoba; admin promises action

Schoolchildren in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, blocked a highway due to severely damaged and waterlogged roads. District Magistrate Ghazal Bharadwaj and Superintendent of Police Shashank Singh met the students at Raipurakalan on Thursday. The protest, which started earlier this week, demanded road repairs and cited alleged police misconduct. Officials assured the students that road repairs are starting and police allegations will be investigated. Permanent construction work is planned within a month once the monsoon subsides. 👷

🌍 6.7 magnitude quake hits southern Peru

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday. The quake was centered 38 kilometers northwest of Upahuacho in the Parinacochas province of the Ayacucho region. It happened at 1 p.m. local time with a depth of 66.7 kilometers. Several regions, including Ica and Arequipa, felt the tremor. Given Peru's location in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," seismic activity is common there. 🇵🇪

🎧 Apple's AI AirPods Target 2027 Release

Apple is still targeting 2027 for its camera-equipped AirPods, despite recent leaks suggesting an earlier launch. Initially, Apple planned to deploy these updated AirPods this year, but supply-chain and software issues caused the delay. Evidence from a recent Mac software update showed Visual Intelligence identifying a book title using the future AirPods. This suggests Apple is building a wearable that senses its surroundings for its AI technologies. Investors are now watching if this ambient AI can boost customer loyalty within Apple's hardware ecosystem. 🎧

😟 Jharkhand HC cancels JSSC-CGL order; job aspirants anxious

Student protests have intensified in Ranchi after the Jharkhand High Court cancelled the state government's order regarding the JSSC-CGL examination. This development has created fresh uncertainty for aspirants preparing for the exam. The cancellation raises questions about the entire examination process and government decisions. Concerns are growing about the future prospects of the candidates involved. Authorities are now facing renewed pressure amid the escalating protests. 😟