💨 HEPA air purifiers boost brain function in adults

A new study found that using a HEPA air purifier for one month improved brain function in adults aged 40 and older. This research was conducted on 119 people in Somerville, Massachusetts, which has high traffic pollution. Forty-two percent of the participants showed a 12% faster completion time on tests measuring mental flexibility. This small gain is comparable to benefits seen from increasing daily exercise. Further research will explore if longer use can sustain or increase these cognitive improvements. 🧠

🚨 Senior Citizen Meet for Drug Crackdown in Vadakara

Kozhikode Rural police are hosting a senior citizens' meet as part of Operation Toofan against drug trafficking. This event will take place in Vadakara in the Kozhikode district on Monday, August 31, 2026. The program will be inaugurated by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, with an anti-drug awareness rally also scheduled. K.K. Rema, MLA, will preside over the function, and Shafi Parambil will name the Toofan Warriors. Prominent figures like Padma Shri awardee Meenakshi Amma will receive badges at the event. 🚨

🩺 Statins slash heart attack risk after 70

Statins have been shown to reduce the risk of both heart attacks and strokes significantly. This finding was established in a study involving older adults. The research indicated a 30% reduction in risk for patients over the age of 70. This benefit is crucial for managing cardiovascular health in the elderly population. Doctors are now reviewing guidelines to incorporate this data for older patients. 🩺

✈️ Influencer Milo Yiannopoulos is deported by ICE

Federal immigration authorities deported right-wing provocateur and online influencer Milo Yiannopoulos. He was detained at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. A federal immigration judge ordered his deportation on July 22 after he missed a court hearing. Yiannopoulos, a former Breitbart News editor, entered the US legally in 2019 but overstayed his visa. The administration is currently targeting foreigners amid an immigration crackdown. ✈️

🌊 Fisherman Drowns After Falling in Arabian Sea

A 32-year-old fisherman, Venkatesha Venkappa Harikanthara, sadly drowned after accidentally falling into the Arabian Sea. This incident occurred near Baitakhol Lighthouse, close to Karwar in Uttar Kannada on Saturday. He slipped and fell into the sea at midnight while attempting to pull out a net. Fellow fishermen rescued his body and notified his family afterward. A case has officially been registered at the Karwar City Police Station. 🌊

🎓 Calicut Uni wants to restart distance learning programs

The University of Calicut has formally asked the Higher Education department to change the SNGOU Act, 2021. This request comes from Registrar C.D. Sebastian to the Principal Secretary, Higher Education. The university couldn't admit students because of restrictions imposed by the SNGOU Act, despite UGC approval. This has blocked higher education chances for many students in districts like Kozhikode and Malappuram. The university has budgeted ₹10 crore for expanding these popular ODL programs. 📚

🏞️ Himalayan Dam Building Raises Red Flags in Nepal

Nepal is facing serious concerns regarding dam construction activities in the Himalayas. Local communities and environmentalists are voicing strong objections against several ongoing projects. These controversial constructions have been reported in various regions of Nepal over the past few years. The main worry revolves around potential ecological damage and displacement of local populations. Authorities are now being pressed to conduct thorough environmental impact assessments before further work proceeds. 🏞️

🔥 BJP slams Gandhi for using Kharge's Dalit identity

A fresh political fight erupted over the alleged purification of a rally venue in Haldwani following Mallikarjun Kharge's speech. Senior BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of exploiting caste issues by invoking Kharge's Dalit identity in the city. Gandhi claimed BJP and RSS workers carried out this 'shuddhikaran' on August 10, calling it a constitutional crime. Union Minister Giriraj Singh countered, saying Gandhi was ruining the country and criticizing Congress's stance. The row continues with opposition leaders raising concerns about persistent caste prejudice. 🧐

💪 Low HRV flagged fitness issues, improving it helped training

The author noticed a concerningly low Heart Rate Variability (HRV) score during the brutal winter months. This was tracked using a Garmin watch, showing scores often below the 34–42 millisecond baseline in February. HRV measures the time between heartbeats and indicates nervous system balance between stress and recovery. The author focused on improving this metric, which correlated with feeling unwell and unfocused. Better HRV ultimately helped the author achieve their best training block to date. 🏃‍♂️

🌊 Nepal school needs help to rebuild away from river

Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School was devastated by flooding along the Trishuli River in Nepal. Principal Rajendra Dawadi led 900 students and staff to safety when the river wiped out the 76-year-old campus. The school, which had an original 18-room block built with India's aid, suffered massive damage in the flood. The community insists the school must be rebuilt on higher ground, not by the riverbank. Connectivity is the immediate hurdle, needing a Bailey bridge for students to return soon. 😟

🚨 Thalaghattapura Police Nab Chain Snatcher Fast

Thalaghattapura police successfully arrested a 32-year-old man within 24 hours of a chain-snatching incident. The accused, Santosh from J.P. Nagar 7th Phase, was an autorickshaw driver involved in the crime. The incident happened on Saturday around 7:30 a.m. when the gold chain was snatched near the complainant's house. Authorities recovered a 29-gm gold chain worth ₹2.5 lakh and an iPhone during the interrogation. The police registered a case under Sections 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.