🦖 Director Gareth Edwards drops Jurassic World sequel

Gareth Edwards has decided to exit the production of the follow-up to Jurassic World Rebirth. The director was set to work on the sequel for Universal, following the success of the previous film. Rebirth, the fourth Jurassic World movie, made $869 million last year. Creative differences are cited as the reason for his departure from the project. Future plot details remain confidential while scheduling for returning stars is still in progress. 🦕

😟 Maui candidate charged after beach confrontation

Congressional candidate Kirill Basin was charged after allegedly threatening beachgoers in Maui. The incident occurred at Keawakapu Beach in South Kihei, Hawaii. Basin was charged on two counts of first-degree terroristic threatening, and bail was set at $1 million on Tuesday. The confrontation reportedly started over a noise complaint, escalating when Basin allegedly made threats and pulled a knife. The court has ordered Basin to undergo a formal mental health evaluation moving forward. 😟

✈️ France sends detailed proposal for 114 Rafale jets

France has submitted its detailed technical and commercial proposal to India regarding the acquisition of 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets. This response was sent in reply to India's official request to buy the aircraft. The initial estimated cost for this Indo-French deal is set around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, with the agreement aiming for a year-end signing. India will scrutinize the proposal, specifically checking if the integration of indigenous missiles like Astra is permitted. If satisfied, final cost talks will proceed before the Cabinet Committee on Security clears the deal.

🎮 Ghost Recon Wildlands gets 4K, 60FPS upgrade

Ubisoft has officially announced an upcoming release of Ghost Recon Wildlands featuring native 4K and 60FPS capabilities. This graphical enhancement will be available for players across various platforms. The upgraded version is slated for an imminent release date, though specifics are not yet provided. This update aims to significantly boost the visual fidelity and smooth gameplay experience for the title. Fans are eagerly awaiting this major performance overhaul for Wildlands.

🔬 Severe COVID might wake up dormant viruses 🦠

Severe COVID-19 infections can reactivate harmless viruses that people already carry, leading to worse health outcomes. This was discovered by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin using data from 1,154 hospitalized patients in the IMPACC study. The analysis covered data from May 2020 to March 2021, involving 200,000 nasal swabs and blood samples. Reactivation of viruses like Anelloviridae was strongly tied to long COVID and long-term disability. These findings could help develop future strategies to treat acute COVID-19 and long COVID.

💰 Aries horoscope: Profit potential but guard family peace

Mars and the Moon in Taurus suggest strong business opportunities for Aries natives today. Saturn's influence encourages making prudent financial choices and maintaining accountability. Aries should focus on quantifiable financial results, like reviewing stock or negotiating payments. The Sun and Saturn trine supports patient, long-term planning over hasty gains. Ultimately, consistent earnings are advised over chasing quick profits.

🔬 AI and Ramanomics might unlock cell study

New research suggests that combining Artificial Intelligence with Raman spectroscopy could overcome a big hurdle in studying living cells. Scientists at a major university have found this approach highly promising for biological research. The study details observations made over several months, showing potential breakthroughs in cellular analysis. This technology offers a non-invasive way to monitor cell processes in real-time, which is crucial for advanced biology. Future work will focus on scaling this method for broader medical applications.🔬

🛰️ Bengaluru startup builds 'jetpack' for satellites 🚀

A Bengaluru startup is developing 'jetpack' satellites to keep aging spacecraft operational like a power bank. Aule Space is targeting geostationary communication satellites that run out of fuel for station-keeping. The company recently tested its camera-based guidance system at an Isro facility. Their approach involves docking to existing satellites without dedicated ports, using the LAM nozzle. The firm plans an in-orbit demonstration next year to potentially extend service life by up to 5 years.

🤖 IIT Madras firm Solinas Integrity secures $5.5M funding

IIT Madras incubated deep tech firm Solinas Integrity has raised $5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round. The funding round was led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures and co-led by Mela Ventures, with Luthra Group participating. This investment comes after their Series A in May 2024 and includes continued support from SBI Ventures. Solinas will use the capital to expand across India and into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. They aim to hit ₹100 crore in revenue by Financial Year 2028. 🤖

🧐 MP Tewari pushes for anti-defection law debate

Congress MP Manish Tewari is persistently calling for a Lok Sabha debate to reform the anti-defection law. He has submitted 14 adjournment notices, with 13 focusing on these reforms during the Monsoon Session. Tewari argues that legislative defections betray the public mandate, undermining the 2024 election verdict. This push continues while the wider Opposition focuses on student protest issues. He intends to keep raising this issue to draw public and Speaker attention to the menace. 🧐

😟 Jalandhar firm linked to Calgary student work permit row

Over 1,000 Punjabi students have been protesting in Calgary for nearly 10 days against the denial of their post-graduation work permits. The students were allegedly enrolled through an immigration firm in Jalandhar, whose owner also co-owned CIOT, a designated learning institute. Their applications were mass-rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada around mid-July because their programs were deemed "non-credit." These students, who paid $16,000 CAD annually, are now seeking judicial review to avoid returning to Punjab within 70 days. Political leaders from both sides have appealed for transitional relief for the affected students.