📱 iPhone 17 vs 18: Should you buy now or wait?

Apple is skipping an entry-level iPhone this fall, launching only the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable Ultra initially. The cheaper iPhone 18 is delayed until spring 2027, while current iPhone 17 pricing might rise soon. Trade-in values for older models are expected to drop when the new lineup drops. Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 might cut quality to manage costs, potentially offering less value than the iPhone 17. For most users, the iPhone 17 offers the best mix of features and price right now.

🏛️ Court supports Trump on tariff exemption

A court has backed President Trump's move to rescind the de minimis tariff exemption. This development is being tracked as a real-time indicator of U.S. tariff risk across commodities. Copper prices have surged for over a year, hitting a record high near $6.90 per pound recently. Separately, U.S. retail and food services sales dropped 0.6% month-over-month to $763.6 billion. Total sales for the first three months ending in July showed a 6.3% year-on-year increase.

🔬 Diamond phase change could boost fusion energy

Scientists successfully measured the atomic structure of shock-compressed diamond under extreme conditions. This was done by researchers at the University of Rochester’s LLE using laser-driven dynamic compression experiments. The team published these findings in Nature Physics, addressing a 20-year-old discrepancy in diamond's melting temperature. Understanding this material is crucial for inertial confinement fusion at LLNL's National Ignition Facility. This new knowledge might allow for slower initial shocks, potentially increasing fusion energy gain. 🔬

👋 Romero says goodbye to Spurs before Atletico move

Cristian Romero has shared a farewell message to Tottenham Hotspur on his social media pages. The Argentine defender is set to leave the club and join Atletico Madrid. He spent five seasons at Tottenham, during which he achieved lifting a trophy again. Romero expressed immense pride and thanked the club, teammates, and fans for the journey. He concluded by saying a part of his heart will always remain at the club.

🚨 Man arrested for threatening Hemant Soren

A man has been arrested in connection with allegedly threatening to kill Hemant Soren. The incident took place in Jharkhand, where the accused was apprehended by local authorities. Specific details regarding the threat and the date of the incident were not released. This action follows a series of escalating tensions surrounding the political figure. Authorities are currently investigating the matter to determine the full scope of the threat. 🚨

🛡️ Dharwad DC tells students to join armed forces

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. urged students to aspire to serve the nation through armed forces or police. She emphasized that exhibitions help students understand defence preparedness and armed forces functions. The event, held on Friday in Dharwad, highlighted national security and the Agniveer scheme. Brigadier S.G. Bhagwat noted India's progress from dependence to exporting missiles. The exhibition featured models from around 350 students of various forces. 🛡️

📣 AIADMK rebels split amid Palaniswami's protest

Scores of Palaniswami's supporters joined demonstrations called by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday. He addressed the rally in Thanjavur alongside O.S. Manian and R. Kamaraj. The agitation demanded a full waiver of crop loans and addressed issues like the Mekedatu dam and Cauvery water sharing. Prominent rebels like P. Thangamani participated, hoping Palaniswami becomes CM again. Palaniswami urged the state government to provide adequate water supply to delta farmers.

⚖️ SC slams BCI over NALSAR student protest issue

The Supreme Court heavily criticized the Bar Council of India (BCI) for issuing threats against NALSAR students. This happened after students protested CJI Surya Kant as the convocation chief guest at NALSAR in Hyderabad. The BCI threatened to deny them licenses to practice, an action which was retracted on Friday, the 24th. The court shielded the graduates and offered them legal aid roles in the Supreme Court. The apex court now demands an explanation from BCI on its resolution process. ⚖️

🔬 AI can design viruses, good or bad

Artificial intelligence has the capability to engineer novel viruses. This tech could be used by anyone, from researchers to malicious actors. While it might lead to new pathogen defenses, it also poses a risk of biological warfare. The potential for innovation versus pandemic threat is a major concern. Focus is being placed on managing physical infrastructure risks instead of relying on censorship.

🚨 No safe path at Chromepet station for Radha Nagar folks

Pedestrians in Radha Nagar face danger due to no direct walkway to Chromepet station platforms. This issue became urgent after 18-year-old S. Rajashri was hit by an express train on August 10. Despite a subway opening in January, it lacks a direct connection to Platforms 1 and 2, unlike other stations. Activists filed a petition, but the connection remains unprovided, leading to continued track crossing. Southern Railway has proposed a new accessway to link the subway to the station. ⚠️

🦴 Muscle cells are key to mending broken bones

A study revealed that muscle-resident fibroadipogenic progenitors (FAPs) help repair fractured bones. Led by Dr. Ugur M. Ayturk in the USA, researchers found these extra-skeletal cells are recruited after injury. Published on July 06, 2026, they showed 28% of healing callus osteoblasts came from Clec3b-lineage cells within three weeks. This discovery suggests these dormant cells are a promising therapeutic target to boost fracture healing. 🦴