🧐 Israel's Defense Spending at US Universities

An investigation revealed that over $15 million in funding linked to the Israeli Ministry of Defense has gone to US universities. This money was channeled through research grants and tuition payments from 2004 to 2025. The funding involved major universities like Harvard and Columbia, alongside defense companies such as Elbit Systems. US law requires reporting for foreign gifts over $250,000, but some Israeli funds were inconsistently disclosed. These findings surface amid growing tensions between Israel and the US regarding regional military actions. 🧐

✨ Nothing OS 5.0 brings colorful homescreen updates

Nothing OS 5.0 introduces a new Glyph Interface app and more customizable homescreens for users. The update, based on Android 17, allows app icons and widgets to use adaptive color pulled from the wallpaper. This new feature launches in open beta on August 26th, starting with the Nothing Phone 3. The OS also adds an Away Time widget and enhanced Essential AI capabilities. Eventually, these features will roll out to most Nothing phones. 📱

🕺 Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 welcomes Ravi Kishan with viral dance

Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and Pravinn Dabas shared a video recreating Ravi Kishan’s viral dance step. This video showcased the trio welcoming Ravi Kishan to the cast of the sequel. The film, 'Khosla Ka Ghosla 2', features original cast members like Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. It also includes new additions such as Divya Khosla and Ravi Kishan. Directed by Prashant Bangia, the movie is scheduled to release on August 28, 2026. 🕺

🎾 Williams and Alcaraz Out at US Open Mixed Doubles

Williams and Alcaraz were eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles competition. They teamed up with Monfils and Svitolina in the tournament. The match took place during the US Open held in New York. This loss ended their run in the mixed doubles category. They will now focus on their individual matches moving forward. 🎾

🧠 CleverChain joins NVIDIA Inception programme

CleverChain, an AI-driven financial crime compliance tech provider, has been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception program. This worldwide initiative supports companies pushing innovation in AI and accelerated computing. The program offers tools, tailored support, and access to NVIDIA's latest developer resources. This backing will boost CleverChain's development of AI tools for tackling financial crime compliance. The platform helps institutions with KYC/KYB checks and continuous risk assessment.

📈 Anthropic projects massive revenue potential

Anthropic is reportedly set to inform investors about its huge revenue projections. The AI company is anticipating significant financial growth in the near future. Specifically, the firm expects to see over $30 trillion in potential revenue. This projection signals high confidence in the accelerating growth of the AI sector. Investors are reportedly eager to hear the full details of this massive outlook. 📈

🏏 Young Farjana steps in for injured Trishna in Bangladesh squad

Uncapped 17-year-old bowling all-rounder Farjana Easmin has been added to Bangladesh's squad for two major tournaments. She is replacing Fariha Islam Trishna, who sustained a Grade II thigh tear, in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 and the 20th Asian Games. Trishna, aged 23, needs four to six weeks for recovery after the diagnosis. The batting coach noted Farjana's natural slower ball and batting contributions. The Bangladesh team is scheduled to leave for Dubai on Wednesday afternoon, August 26.

🌌 NASA drops epic new galaxy gallery

NASA has released a brand new collection of galaxies captured by its Chandra X-ray Observatory. This groundbreaking imagery showcases distant cosmic structures observed from space. The data encompasses several deep-field views gathered over recent observation periods. These images help scientists better understand galaxy formation and evolution across the universe. Future studies will use this data to map out the large-scale structure of the cosmos. 🌌

🏏 Women's Cricket League Auction Rolls Out

The Andhra Cricket Association is launching the inaugural franchise-based Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL) following the league's recent success. Four franchises participated in the player auction held in Vijayawada on Tuesday. A total of 191 players registered, with 45 in Grade A, which includes former Indian players. These four teams will compete in the WAPL season from September 15 to 26 at the ACA Stadium in Mangalagiri. Mithali Raj has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the entire WAPL.

🕵️ CIA chief reportedly visits Moscow for secret talks 🤫

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow on Tuesday, August 25th, for meetings with Russian officials. This trip is noted as his first known visit to Russia since taking charge of the CIA. Flight tracking showed a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III landed in Moscow that Tuesday. The visit occurs while US-mediated talks to end the Ukraine war are largely stalled between the three parties. Details about the meetings or the Russian officials remain undisclosed for now.

😴 Nap-like run tackles sleep deprivation

Running has been shown to be as beneficial as taking a nap for dealing with sleep deprivation. Studies involving participants across different demographics observed these positive effects. The research tracked subjects over a period of several weeks, noting specific improvements. This suggests that physical activity can be an effective substitute for rest when sleep is lacking. Further research is planned to explore long-term effects of this practice. 😴