⚽ Bruno Fernandes contract talks amid Galatasaray bid

Manchester United is actively trying to secure a new contract for Bruno Fernandes following an offer from Galatasaray. The transfer interest intensified after a lucrative offer from Galatasaray, which mentioned doubling his salary. United has insisted on keeping Fernandes, who currently has a deal until June 2027. Fernandes himself wants to stay and continue playing at the highest level with the club. Negotiations are ongoing as United battles external interest to keep their captain. ⚽

🤯 iPhone Ultra might be super scarce at launch

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, potentially named iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut soon at the September event. Fixed Focus Digital, a leaker on Weibo, warned that supply will be "extremely limited" when Apple unveils it. While a July Nikkei Asia report targets 10 million units, suppliers need 3 to 5 months to meet that goal. This scarcity echoes the iPhone X launch in 2017 due to component bottlenecks. Mass production is moving smoothly with Chinese suppliers, suggesting a global launch from day one. 📱

🛰️ NASA's Mars helicopters get a new antenna tech 🚁

NASA is preparing to send three SkyFall helicopters to Mars to search for frozen water deposits. These vehicles will operate in the Martian atmosphere, using ground-penetrating radar equipped with a revolutionary Vivaldi antenna. The helicopters are set to fly over the landscape, projecting radar across a 500 to 2,500 MHz frequency range. This technology is crucial because satellites cannot detect shallow ice deposits important for future crewed missions. SkyFall is slated for launch aboard NASA’s Space Reactor-1 Freedom in late 2028.

🌡️ Climate Change Patterns Track Human Warming Since 1850

Observations since 1850 have allowed scientists to pinpoint regional climate fingerprints directly linked to human-induced warming. Researchers at various institutions analyzed extensive climate data across different geographic areas globally. The study covered decades of data, showing significant warming trends in specific regions over time. This evidence strongly supports the theory that human activities are substantially influencing the planet's climate systems. Future research will focus on refining these regional models to predict future climate shifts more accurately.

🌠 Milky Way ate a dwarf galaxy billions of years ago

The Hubble Space Telescope found evidence that the Milky Way collided and merged with a dwarf galaxy called LKH. This event happened 11.8 billion years ago, involving the LKH galaxy in the early stages of our galaxy’s formation. The team determined LKH had a mass of 500 million times the sun's mass based on imported globular clusters. This merger is a major addition to the Milky Way's history, potentially boosting star formation. The findings were reported in Nature Astronomy on Aug. 17. 🌠

🕷️ NASA finally decodes Mars' mysterious 'spiders'

NASA successfully figured out the formation of Mars' strange, spider-like geological structures, known as araneiform terrain. This research was conducted by scientists at JPL, focusing on formations in Mars' southern hemisphere. The 2024 experiments confirmed seasonal CO₂ ice sublimation is key, with a 2026 follow-up detailing soil's role. These features offer clues about Mars' past wet conditions despite its current barren look. Future work will use finer soil samples to better understand these complex patterns.

💣 Trump warns Iran against deal, threatens Oman

Donald Trump stated that Iran will not agree to the necessary deal for the region. This statement was made by Trump regarding Iran's negotiation stance. He mentioned threats concerning Oman and referenced past discussions. The context involves ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential military action. Trump is reportedly signaling strong deterrents in future international dealings. 💣

🌾 Farmers push leaders to reject trade deals

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a platform of around 500 farmer organizations, has written to MPs and MLAs. They are voicing serious agrarian, economic, and social distress concerning farmers and workers across India. The group specifically demands that all Free Trade Agreements, including the India-US FTA, be repealed. Key demands also include a loan waiver and ₹25 lakh compensation for suicide victims. They are fighting against what they call corporate takeover and economic colonization. 🚜

📉 Dollar dips as US economic data looks weak

The US dollar weakened against the euro and Swiss franc on Monday because traders are lowering expectations for US interest rate hikes. This follows disappointing economic data, including a drop in US retail sales for the first time in nine months. The euro reached a two-month high, trading around $1.1578 with a 0.08% gain on the day. This trend is supported by falling odds for a September rate hike, which has now dropped to about 30%. Future rate moves are now anticipated in January instead of December, signaling a shift in market pricing. 📉

🛡️ India leases MQ-9B drones from US for Navy

The Indian defence ministry signed a contract worth Rs 1,943 crore to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones. This deal is with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the Indian Navy. The 30-month lease period covers operational needs until the larger procurement arrives. This temporary arrangement bridges the gap before the 31 drones from the mega deal arrive later. The larger $3.5 billion deal, signed on Oct 15, 2024, covers a fleet split across all three services.

😥 Congo's Ebola outbreak hits second-most lethal record

The ongoing Ebola outbreak has reached the second-most lethal record and is the deadliest in Democratic Republic of Congo's history. The crisis is centered in Congo, where current data shows 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths as of Sunday. This outbreak is spreading five times faster than previous surges in Congo, contrasting with the 2018-2020 event. Challenges include delayed detection, armed conflict, and the lack of specific vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus species. Authorities are currently struggling with overwhelmed surveillance teams and funding shortfalls. 😥