📱 Fairphone 6+ drops on August 18th with new chip

The Fairphone 6+ is officially launching on Tuesday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. CET. This repairable mid-range smartphone is being unveiled by Fairphone, keeping a similar design to its predecessor. The device will feature an upgrade to 12 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip for €649. It maintains a 6.31-inch, 120 Hz AMOLED display and a removable 4,415 mAh battery. This compact phone has a 50 MP main camera but is only IP55-certified.

🏛️ BBC wants to question Trump's family in big lawsuit

The BBC is asking the court to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner in the $10 billion defamation case. This is part of President Trump's lawsuit against the British broadcaster concerning the editing of his 6 January, 2021 speech. The lawsuit stems from a BBC documentary broadcast in the UK in 2024, alleging defamation over the speech's editing. The BBC lawyers argue these three have personal knowledge about the President's intentions during the Ellipse address. The court will now decide how the BBC can properly serve these subpoenas as the case moves forward. 🏛️

🚧 KWA demands clearing of encroachments on Kochi's Pipeline Road

The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has ordered the removal of all encroachments from Pipeline Road because they block safe movement for pedestrians and motorists. This order followed an inspection by the agency on the specific road stretch. Encroachers, including those with garden pots, are being served notices for the removal process. The KWA stated that police and court action will follow if encroachments are not cleared within one week. This eviction drive happens before new pipelines are laid from a 190-mld water treatment plant.

⚽ Man Utd transfer race heats up with rivals joining in

Manchester United transfer news is heating up as Premier League rivals are entering the race for players. These teams are now facing competition from Kone in the ongoing transfer market. The latest developments involve several major clubs vying for the same targets. This increased competition signals a massive push for squad upgrades before the next window. The coming weeks will determine who secures the top talent. 🚀

📈 Gold Price Forecast: Pullback Risk After Resistance Test

Gold's daily chart shows a larger trend structure, despite a recent 11.4% advance from its swing low to this week's high. Bulls have potential support near the initial Fibonacci retracement, specifically below the lower swing high near $4,203. Key support levels include the 61.8% retracement at $4,167 and the rising 20-day moving average at $4,175. Hitting the 50-day moving average, which acted as resistance since March, could strengthen a bullish recovery. The potential upside is currently seen near the 200-day moving average at $4,506.

🏡 Dream Cape Cod Home Seized for New Bridge 🏡

A couple moved into their newly built dream home on Cape Cod in March 2025. This happened to Marc and Joan Hendel in the Round Hill neighborhood of Bourne, Massachusetts. By April, the state had taken 11 of the 13 properties, paying at least $4.8 million for six homes. The seizure is for the Sagamore Bridge project, as the old bridges are nearly 90 years old and handle over 38 million trips annually. The couple's retirement plans are seriously disrupted as they face the challenge of finding a comparable replacement home.

💰 Trump claims big wins with Iran and tariffs

Donald Trump stated that the US is making a fortune through tariffs and plans to declare the Hormuz Strait a US territory. He also asserted that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, in Iran, inflation is causing Iranians to cut back on essentials like fruit and dairy products in Tehran. Separately, US retail and food services sales saw a monthly drop of 0.6% to hit $763.6 billion. Total sales for the first three months ending July increased by 6.3% year-on-year. 💰

🔬 Cancer Cells Pulse Differently From Normal Ones

Biological cells exhibit rhythmic pulsing patterns as they grow, a fundamental aspect of cellular life. Researchers observed this phenomenon in both healthy and cancerous cells across various laboratory settings. Specifically, malignant cells were found to maintain their pulsing activity for a significantly longer duration compared to their non-cancerous counterparts. This extended pulsation in cancer cells provides a new insight into their uncontrolled growth mechanisms. Scientists plan to further investigate these differences to develop better cancer therapies in the future.🔬

🚢 Trump plans to claim Hormuz Strait after defeating Iran

President Donald Trump stated that he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory after defeating Iran. He made this comment during a political rally held at a police academy in New York state. Trump and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28 to stop its nuclear program. Iran countered by gaining control over much of the vital Strait of Hormuz passageway. The US Navy maintains a blockade, while Iran denies access to much of the civilian shipping. 🚢

🚢 Trump says he'll make Hormuz Strait US territory

Donald Trump stated he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory soon after defeating Iran. This comment was made by Trump during a rally in New York state. Shipping traffic through the vital waterway has sharply dropped since the war began in late February. The Strait is crucial for global oil and gas shipments, currently facing significant disruption. The US continues to threaten long-term blockades amid stalled ceasefire talks. 🚢

🪐 Fastest jet stream spotted on exoplanet WASP-127b

Astronomers detected an incredibly fast jet stream circling the equator of the exoplanet WASP-127b. This giant world is located about 520 light-years away from Earth in the cosmos. The measurements, taken with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, showed atmospheric motion near 9 kilometers per second. This speed is over 18 times faster than Neptune’s wind record, indicating extreme atmospheric dynamics. Researchers will continue to study these spectral signatures to better understand the planet's unique weather patterns. 💨