❤️ Cardiologist warns against weekend binge drinking ⚠️

Binge drinking, specifically consuming 4-5 drinks in one sitting, seriously strains both the heart and the liver. This warning comes from Dr. Ajit Menon at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Such spikes in consumption cause greater oxidative stress and increased cardiovascular strain. Over time, this heavy episodic drinking can lead to cardiomyopathy and fatty liver disease. Experts advise against saving up drinks and suggest alternating with water for better health.

🎬 DC crosses 50 crore in India box office

The action drama DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, has hit the Rs 50 crore mark at the Indian box office. It was directed by Arun Matheswaran and is facing competition from Vishwanath & Sons. As of the last reported day, the film has grossed Rs 50.00 crore in India over 8 days. The movie earned Rs 15.25 crore in Tamil Nadu and over Rs 12.50 crore in Kerala. It is anticipated to reach a total of around Rs 60 crore by the second weekend. 🎬

⚖️ CJI asks young lawyers to take on future duties

CJI Surya Kant stated that much work remains to be done in India despite eight decades of independence. He addressed young law graduates at the Supreme Court Bar Association ceremony on India’s 80th Independence Day. The legal profession's responsibility from the freedom struggle will soon pass to this next generation. Kant assured them that the Bar and Bench will support their growth through mentorship and opportunities. He noted that figures like Gandhi and Ambedkar proved law was integral to the freedom movement. ⚖️

💻 Big Windows 11 Taskbar & Start Menu Update is Coming

Microsoft has confirmed that major updates for the Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu are about to ship to everyone. These changes, which allow moving and resizing the Taskbar and customizing the Start menu, are currently in the final Preview Channel. As of yesterday, these features entered the Release Preview Channel for testing. If things go as planned, updates will start rolling out later this month for some users and next month for the rest. This huge UX update addresses long-standing user requests for Windows 11. 🚀

🏏 Mehidy shines as Bangladesh chases big win in Australia

Mehidy Hasan Miraz continues to perform strongly for Bangladesh in the Test series against Australia. He recently lost his ODI captaincy to Litton Kumar Das, but his performance hasn't been affected. Mehidy scored 65 runs and achieved his 10th Test fifty during the match. He frustrated the Australian attack by batting deep and dismissing Steven Smith. Bangladesh is aiming for a historic win while focusing on small steps over the remaining two days. 🏏

🤖 Twitch AI training is on by default

Twitch has activated a Generative AI Training option, allowing Amazon to use creator content to train models by default. This change affects all Twitch channels, meaning creators must actively opt out to prevent usage. The setting is located under Settings > Security and Privacy, and over 16,000 creators have voiced strong objections. Twitch executives stated that an opt-in system would result in no creators participating. Regulators in the EU and Canada are monitoring this data collection, especially given Twitch's massive user base of 240 million active users in early 2026.

🕊️ Kharge slams BJP over hate and division

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP and RSS of spreading hatred and dividing the populace on Saturday. He made these statements at the party headquarters in Indira Bhawan, addressing party leaders and workers. Kharge referenced the 80th Independence Day and questioned the current state of youth dreams in the 21st century. He stated that Congress supports the youth's right to protest, calling them not traitors. The party plans to promote peace and unity by opening a 'mohabbat ki dukaan'. 🕊️

🗳️ BJP ramps up election game in Nagpur

BJP chief Ravindra Chavan called for an early election strategy push in Nagpur due to perceived social media lags. He instructed party workers to create focused content highlighting government achievements across Nagpur and Wardha. The party has set a target to register at least 50,000 new graduate voters in these areas. This aggressive groundwork follows the party's previous defeat in the Nagpur Graduates’ constituency election. The BJP aims to be campaign-ready well before the official polling date. 🗳️

🤔 Tech Tycoon's Motivation Crisis Amidst Wealth

A tech professional holding over Rs 12 crore in equity is reportedly experiencing a severe lack of motivation in life. This individual is based in the tech sector, though the specific city is not mentioned in the report. The reported equity value stands at more than Rs 12 Crore, and the sentiment is recent. This struggle is reportedly not intended as a display of bragging rights. The individual is seeking ways to regain drive and purpose moving forward.

🦌 Moose are wrecking Newfoundland's forests

Moose were first introduced to Newfoundland in 1878 for food, but the population is now severely impacting the island's forests. Provincial estimates place the current population around 110,000 as of 2022. These herbivores consume massive amounts of vegetation, preventing young trees from regenerating effectively. Habitat damage and overbrowsing have historically caused population crashes and necessitated strict management plans. Constant monitoring is crucial to prevent this introduced species from reshaping the ecosystem permanently. 🦌

🕵️ Dubai Customs busts huge cigarette smuggling attempt

Dubai Customs successfully stopped an effort to export over 70 million illegal cigarettes to a European nation. The operation targeted nine shipments across three air cargo facilities, linking them to one importer. This bust involved uncovering 360,500 cartons containing nearly seven tonnes of tobacco, concealed as 'clothing.' The action highlights the effectiveness of Dubai Customs' data analysis and risk-based targeting systems. Moving forward, these methods will continue to strengthen inspections and prevent illicit exports through the UAE's air cargo network. 🕵️