✨ daily star predictions for august 24, 2026

Astrological predictions are out for August 24, 2026, detailing influences for all twelve zodiac signs. Aries might get promotions and see business losses turn into profits, while Taurus feels good and maintains reputation. Gemini is advised to control arrogance to avoid relationship issues and losses. Cancer may find a suitable match, and Leo could see losses turning into profits with senior appreciation. Aquarius might face an unhappy day, so patience and parental care are advised. 🔮

⚽ Neville pushes Arsenal hard for Julian Alvarez signing

Gary Neville has strongly advised Arsenal to make every effort to sign Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes. The pundit believes the 26-year-old Argentine international could bring necessary 'magic' to the Gunners' attack. Neville suggested Alvarez could help Arsenal win the Champions League, given their current squad quality. Currently, reports on Alvarez's status are mixed, with him potentially preferring Barcelona. Arsenal is ready to move fast if an opportunity arises, but Camp Nou might be his preferred destination. ⚽

📉 Burry dips out of Alibaba, boosts JD.com stake

Scion Burry has decided to exit his holdings in Alibaba due to concerns over the company's valuation. He is redirecting his investment focus towards JD.com instead. This move comes as market sentiment shifts regarding Chinese tech stocks. The strategic shift reflects Burry's view on future growth prospects in the e-commerce sector. Investors will now watch how JD.com performs following this major stake increase.

😔 Meghan's dad upset by UK return without family meet

Thomas Markle, 82, is feeling hurt and upset because Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly returning to the UK without meeting his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. Markle learned about the move from CNN while recovering in a US rehabilitation centre following a leg amputation in December. He fears he might never meet his grandchildren as they leave America for Britain. His relationship with Meghan deteriorated before her 2018 wedding after he posed for paparazzi photos. The couple is expected to settle in Britain, where the children are enrolled to start school in September.

⛽ Iran uncovers massive natural gas reserves

Iran announced the discovery of over 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas on Sunday. This significant find was reported by Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad in the south of Fars province. The field is estimated to hold more than 160 billion cubic metres of sweet natural gas. This discovery comes as the country's energy sector faces setbacks from recent US-Israeli strikes. New production from this site is anticipated to take several years to start.

⚽ Isak booed, but Liverpool still snatched a point

Alexander Isak was heavily booed by the Toon Army during the Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool match. The game took place at St James’ Park, with the dramatic conclusion happening in the 99th minute. Liverpool secured the point thanks to a late penalty scored by Dominik Szoboszlai. Despite Newcastle's strong fight, Liverpool pushed until the very end, showing resilience. The outcome leaves big questions about Liverpool's title chances moving forward. ⚽

🏏 UP T20 League: Kashi Rudras vs Lucknow Falcons showdown

The 17th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026 is set between Kashi Rudras and Lucknow Falcons on August 24th. This game will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Lucknow Falcons are currently third with 2 wins, while Kashi Rudras sits in second place with 3 wins. Previous match analysis shows strong performances from players like Prashant Veer and Karan Sharma. Kashi Rudras are predicted to be the winners of this highly anticipated T20 clash. 🏏

🚨 Girls arrested for alleged drowning at Vrindavan shelter

Two teenage inmates allegedly drowned a 14-year-old fellow resident at a government shelter home in Vrindavan. The incident occurred on Friday at the Chaitanya Vihar shelter home, where the girl was later found dead in the bathroom. A post-mortem confirmed drowning, leading police to review CCTV footage from that day. The accused girls confessed after seeing the footage, claiming they wanted the shelter home to close down. Authorities have registered an FIR and ordered a judicial inquiry into the case. 😔

✈️ Govt eyes limits on airport operators' wins

The Ministry of Civil Aviation suggested capping how many airports individual operators can secure in the upcoming auction. This move follows the Ministry of Finance flagging the 'oligopolistic nature' within India's aviation sector. Eleven airports are slated for auction, which will be sold in bundles of either two or three. The existing market dominance shows that Adani and GMR operators handle over half of India's air passengers. This regulatory action aims to address the current market concentration moving forward.

📢 Neha Bora slams Congress over FIRs in Karnataka

All India Students Association president Neha Bora criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for filing FIRs against students demanding the release of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. This happened during the ‘Gen Z on the March’ programme in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Bora pointed out the hypocrisy of Congress supporting protests elsewhere but cracking down here. She warned political parties that oppose the BJP must actually lead by example for students. Bora called for people to educate, organise, and agitate to defeat the BJP and RSS ideology. ✊

🎮 Only RTX 5090 and 4090 hit 25 FPS in MW4 🤯

Benchmarking for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 revealed intense performance demands in native 4K resolution. Only the GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB and GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB surpassed the 25 FPS threshold during testing. The RTX 5090 achieved 35 minimum and 39 average FPS, while the RTX 4090 managed 26 minimum and 29 average FPS. This game is being developed on the IW 9.0 engine and launches on October 23, 2026. The game requires up to 25 GB of video memory at this high resolution.