🔥 CoD: MW4 beta drops with Korea maps

Activision has launched the beta test for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which is set for an October release. The early access starts August 22-26, followed by an open beta from August 29 to September 2. The beta features two South Korea maps, "Silkworm" and "Lotus," and includes the "Entrenched" campaign mission. New gameplay additions include the "Inflation" mode and a "Mobility Course" training mode. The full game is scheduled to launch on October 23. 🎮

😠 Army tribunal backs censure for brigadier in Poonch deaths

The Armed Forces Tribunal upheld an administrative censure against a brigadier for incidents in December 2023. Brigadier P Acharya, commanding a sector in Poonch, was involved when three civilians died after a militant attack. The tribunal found he failed to prevent excessive force and displayed anger during interrogations. Following an inquiry, Acharya received a 'severe displeasure' award in July 2024. This administrative action remains active for the next two years. 😠

🏏 Gambhir rates Kuldeep high but selection is tricky

Coach Gautam Gambhir stated that the team management rates Kuldeep Yadav very highly despite his recent struggles. Kuldeep's selection has been under scrutiny following his omission in past overseas tours. In the recent series, he took only one wicket in 25 overs in Galle, showing mixed form. Gambhir emphasized that selection is about picking the best attack for the conditions, not just individual performance. Ultimately, the team will choose the combination deemed most threatening to secure the 20 wickets. 🏏

🌟 Kangana Ranaut praises Karisma Kapoor as fashion icon

Actress Kangana Ranaut recently shared a rare throwback picture while praising Karisma Kapoor. She posted this on Instagram, calling Karisma the "original fashionista" whom she admired in the 90s. The post also featured the song ‘Le Gayi’ from ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’. Separately, Kangana also shared content celebrating Gen Alpha on her stories. She is set to appear in Vikas Bahl's upcoming film, ‘Queen 2’.

🔬 AI nails bladder cancer metastasis detection

A deep learning model successfully identified all lymph node metastases in a bladder cancer test set, showing 100% sensitivity. This was done by researchers using 100 histopathological slides collected from Sahlgrenska University Hospital between 2015 and 2024. The model achieved 60% specificity, and it significantly reduced pathologists' review times to 4.2 and 4 seconds. This suggests AI can be a practical tool to support pathology assessment in bladder cancer. Further evaluation is needed to see how these systems perform in wider clinical settings.

📈 Why are US bond yields suddenly spiking?

The 30-year US Treasury yield recently hit around 5.3%, a level unseen in almost twenty years. This rise is being mirrored by similar climbs in European, UK, and Japanese yields globally. Key drivers include increasing sovereign debt, a boom in AI-related corporate bond issuance, and ongoing inflation fears linked to energy prices. Investors are now pricing in higher future inflation, which raises concerns about central bank policy. The Treasury Department is currently working to improve liquidity within the government debt market.

📱 Pixel phones are getting ads, here's the fix 📱

Google has started showing advertisements on Pixel phones, a feature users dislike after the Pixel 11 series launch. This started happening on older Pixels where users previously expected no ads. The ads appear via the My Pixel app, which now includes a Store tab for Google hardware. Users can block these unwanted ads using Android's granular notification controls. Specifically, turning off the 'Products and offers' category stops the advertising while keeping useful updates.

✈️ Chinese J-16s hit Egypt for joint military drill

A fleet of Chinese J-16 fighters has landed in Egypt for the Eagles of Civilisation 2026 exercise. The aircraft arrived at an Egyptian airbase on Friday morning after a 6,000km journey requiring mid-air refueling. Service personnel have begun preparations for this joint military activity. This marks the J-16's first-ever deployment to the African continent. The drills are set to conclude early next month, focusing on air combat tactics.

🎮 30+ New Games Dropping on Xbox Next Week

Xbox is set to launch over 30 new games next week, bringing fresh content to the platform. This massive lineup is coming to Xbox consoles during the period of August 24th to August 28th. The influx includes various genres, promising a packed gaming week for subscribers. These additions are part of the ongoing effort to expand the Xbox Game Pass library significantly. Gamers can expect to check out these titles starting on Monday, August 24th. 🎮

🦈 Ancient shark graveyard found in Egypt's desert

Paleontologists discovered evidence of a thriving ancient marine ecosystem in the Egyptian desert. The findings are from the Abu-Tartur Plateau, part of the Duwi Formation layer. A total of at least seven different shark species were identified from the teeth found on the 14th discovery. This rich environment likely thrived due to nutrient-enriched waters rising from deeper in the ocean. These fossils offer clues to the dynamic life along the northern edge of Africa during the Cretaceous period. 🦈

⚽ Balde's Future Uncertain Amid Man Utd Interest

Alejandro Balde's departure from Barcelona is being discussed due to interest from Manchester United. The left-back reportedly met with his agent, keeping the exit door open if his role diminishes this season. Hansi Flick stated it is a difficult question regarding the player's future at the club. Flick emphasized the need for players to be confident in competing for their position. He wants every player to be one hundred percent committed to the team's success. ⚽