⚽ Esposito near new deal with Inter Milan

Francesco Pio Esposito is close to signing a contract renewal with Inter Milan after a verbal agreement was reached between the parties. Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United had shown interest in the 21-year-old striker. The new contract is reportedly being formalized and is set to run until June 30, 2031. Esposito has impressed with 11 goals and six assists in 50 appearances since returning to San Siro. This renewal signals Inter Milan's long-term commitment to the young player. ⚽

🏁 Kerala duo conquers Goa's tough off-road challenge

Athul Thomas and Binil Babu clinched the 4X4 Stock class title at the Rainforest Challenge India in Goa. The champions hailed from Kerala and drove their Maruti Jimny in the global extreme off-road motorsport event. They scored 1,247 points out of 1,400 during this tough four-day event that concluded on August 1. This win is significant as no other Kerala team has won in this specific category before. The duo hopes for more sponsorships to ease the financial strain of participating in motorsports. 🏁

🚨 World Cup security threats against Messi revealed

A U.S. police report disclosed serious security threats faced during the World Cup. The player, Lionel Messi, received the most threats throughout the tournament while Spain was winning. Before the Argentina vs Jordan game, a man threatened to use homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle against him. Later, another suspect threatened to blow up Messi with four bombs at Atlanta Stadium. These threats were alongside security incidents involving Cristiano Ronaldo and referees. 😟

⚽ Atletico says Julian Alvarez is staying put

Barcelona is pursuing transfers like Rodri and Ronald Araujo, but Julian Alvarez remains a key target. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone firmly stated that the club has made a clear decision for Alvarez to stay. This stance was reinforced by Simeone, who sees the striker as crucial to his plans for the coming season. Alvarez is expected back in Madrid early next week for preseason, presenting a final chance for a move. Barcelona must now wait and see if the club reconsiders the situation. ⚽

🗺️ Google Maps gets AI brain for ordering food & travel

Google is significantly upgrading Ask Maps with new AI features that make it more than just a navigation tool. This massive transformation combines Gemini with Maps data to handle complex requests across the globe. Key additions include AI-assisted food ordering in the US via Square and Toast, and conversational hotel/event discovery. Furthermore, Maps can now pull personal data from Gmail for travel planning and offer real-time transit updates. These updates aim to make Maps a persistent planning assistant rather than just a search box. 🗺️

📢 Vijayan slams UDF over RSS influence in schools

Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress-led UDF government of letting the RSS indoctrinate schoolchildren with divisive nationalism. He stated this was seen in a controversial question in a 'Freedom Quiz' for students in North Kerala. The question identified V.D. Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the most punishment, scheduled for August 15th. Vijayan argued this supported the RSS's attempt to rewrite history from a majoritarian view. He demanded action against the government for this perceived push towards the far right. 🧐

🏏 CPL 2026: Patriots vs TKR Match 2 predictions 🏏

The Caribbean Premier League 2026 Match 2 pits the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots against the Trinbago Knight Riders on August 8th at Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown. TKR are the defending champions, boasting top scorers like Nicholas Pooran, while the Patriots have players such as Andre Fletcher. The stadium averages 149 runs in the first innings and 130 in the second innings. Predictions suggest TKR will win the toss and the match, with Nicholas Pooran named the top batter. TKR is heavily favored to make the playoffs easily this year.

⚽ Ferran Torres heading to PSG for €50m

Barcelona and PSG are in advanced talks for forward Ferran Torres, with personal terms already agreed between both sides. The discussions have been taking place discreetly between sporting directors Deco and Luis Campos. PSG is expected to pay a fee in the region of €50 million for the transfer. This move is happening because Barcelona never made a renewal offer to the Spain international. The deal is set to finalize before Wednesday, allowing him to skip pre-season with Barcelona.

🩺 AI tool spots hidden heart issues from ECGs

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine developed an AI tool to detect heart failure signs from ECGs. The model was tested on data from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. It successfully identified three heart dysfunctions using standard and single-lead ECGs. This suggests the tech could eventually work with wearable devices for earlier screening. The team is now piloting the model in a family medicine clinic to assess real-world use. 🩺

🎬 Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta visit Partition Museum

The cast of Aamir Khan Productions' Batwara 1947, including Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta, is touring Punjab for promotions. They plan to meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum during this multi-city campaign. This visit aims to connect the actors with the history of the film, which depicts the Partition era drama. Sunny Deol shared that his grandparents experienced the trauma during the Partition. The movie is scheduled to be released in theatres on August 14. 🎬

🎶 Bob Dylan's 1965 lyric on spotting change

Bob Dylan's famous 1965 lyric suggests that we don't always need experts to see societal shifts. This idea comes from his song "Subterranean Homesick Blues," released on his album Bringing It All Back Home. The line highlights recognizing visible signs of change, like shifts in behavior or tech adoption. While sometimes expertise is needed, Dylan encourages independent observation of clear signals. Ultimately, the lyric is a reminder to pay attention to what is already happening around us. 🧐