🚨 Jharkhand protest: Police defend force use

Students are protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams in Ranchi. Police used water cannons and tear gas during the 17th-day 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march. Officials stated they used only 'mild' and 'minimum' force while 14 police personnel were injured on Monday. Police will analyze CCTV footage to identify those disrupting the largely peaceful protest. The DC noted force was used after anti-social elements threw stones at police personnel. 😠

🪐 Slow planetary spin could lead to alien hells

A new study suggests that a planet's rotational speed is crucial for understanding its climate evolution. The research, conducted by a UCR researcher, proposes new ways to measure exoplanet rotation. Venus serves as an example, showing its planet rotates in 243 Earth days while its atmosphere spins in only four days. Observing exoplanets across multiple wavelengths, like infrared, could correct past rotation measurements. This work aligns with ESA's PLATO mission, which aims to find exo-Venus planets by late 2026 or early 2027.

🎮 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition pre-orders are booming 💰

Fans are pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 more than the standard edition. This trend was revealed by Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, during an interview with CNBC. As of the reporting, the standard edition is $80 and the Ultimate Edition is $100. Zelnick stated that this preference might reflect the most avid consumers pre-ordering right now, validating the game's value. The game will feature an extended look on Netflix later this month, with details dropping on YouTube on August 27th.

🎮 GTA 6 ultimate edition outselling standard release

Rockstar's parent company CEO revealed that the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 is seeing more pre-orders than the standard edition. This trend might be driven by die-hard fans pre-ordering right now. The game, with a standard price of $80, launches just before Black Friday and Christmas. Zelnick stated that deep discounts in the near future are unlikely, citing GTA 5's long-standing pricing. The first extended look for GTA 6 is scheduled for this month on Netflix.

⌚ Android's August updates bring better fitness tracking

Google rolled out monthly system updates in August 2026, detailing changes across various Android components. Specifically, Wear OS users will now see more accurate workout routes thanks to server-side processing of location data. These updates include Google Play services v26.31 from August 10, 2026, and Google Play Store v52.7 from the same date. The Play Store also added features allowing users to discover movies and TV shows directly in search results. These updates roll out gradually, with some capabilities taking months to become fully available. 🏃

🥵 US July breaks 132-year heat record

The United States recorded its hottest month ever in July, shattering a record set over a century ago. This extreme heat was observed across the Lower 48 states, which includes all US states except Alaska and Hawaii. The average temperature was 76.89F (24.94C), surpassing the July 1936 record by 3.3F (1.8C). Scientists attribute this intense heat to human-driven climate change, exacerbated by major heat dome events. Rising nighttime temperatures are especially dangerous as they prevent the body from recovering from daytime heat. 🥵

🗺️ Demography Panel Hits Jammu to Check Border Shifts

A High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes started its first field visit in Jammu on Monday, August 10, 2026. The committee members are studying demographic shifts in border areas, specifically in Kathua and Samba districts. They plan to meet civil society groups and visit a detention centre holding around 450 Rohingyas. The panel is tasked by the Union Home Ministry to submit a report within one year. This mission follows PM Modi's announcement to address demographic changes from illegal immigration. 🧐

🥕 NYT Strands: Aug 11 hints and answers are here

The NYT Strands puzzle for August 11 features a theme focused on fresh market produce. Players need to find hidden words to unlock theme answers like CORN, TOMATO, MELON, ZUCCHINI, PEPPER, and CARROT. The specific goal is to locate the spangram, which for this date is SUMMERHARVEST. Clue words such as COME, ROAM, and NEST help users progress through the grid. Completing all the words means every letter on the board is utilized.

😔 LeBron's Foundation Loses Beloved Staff Member

The LeBron James Family Foundation recently experienced a profound loss within its organization. Mrs. Angel Whorton, a founding staff member and intervention specialist at I PROMISE School, passed away. She served in this role since 2018 and was known for her dedication to students. Angel bravely battled breast cancer while continuously inspiring everyone around her. LeBron James and Savannah James continue their commitment to the communities through their charity work. 😥

☀️ Woman's eye damaged by solar eclipse glance

A 26-year-old woman named Nia Payne suffered eye damage after glancing at the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. She was in Staten Island, New York, and looked at the sun for about six seconds without proper protection. Doctors later found damage to her photoreceptor layer, resulting in a crescent-shaped blind spot in her vision. This damage is caused by thermal and photochemical injury to the retina's light-sensitive cells. The crescent shape perfectly matched what she had drawn of her vision.

⚡ 4 Windows settings boosted Wi-Fi speed by over 400 Mbps

An editor discovered a way to significantly boost his Wi-Fi speed after tweaking four Windows settings. This optimization was done on his laptop while connected to a router, which supports up to 1000 Mbps. Initial speed tests averaged 330 Mbps, but after the changes, the average jumped to 730 Mbps. The key fix involved disabling Wi-Fi adapter power management in Device Manager. He also adjusted preferred bands and roaming aggressiveness for better performance. 🚀