👶 Kids' accidental drug ingestion rates jump since 2000

A new study reveals a massive increase in unintentional recreational drug ingestions among young children over the last 25 years. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to US poison centers from 2000 to 2024. The ingestion rate per 100,000 children under 6 jumped 3,307%, with the rise accelerating notably starting in 2013. Cannabinoids caused 85% of these ingestions, largely driven by edible marijuana preparations. Experts stress the need for better parent education and safer storage practices to prevent these incidents. 😥

✨ Sagittarius horoscope: Confidence up, goals flow

Sagittarius natives might start slow on August 28, 2026, with mixed feelings of restlessness and unease. Jupiter supports bigger goals while the Moon causes some rhythmic disruption throughout the day. Students and children are expected to have a strong day with easier goal attainment and maturity. In career, a bold move can trigger a heavy workload, rewarding consistent effort over luck. Finances require grounded effort, advising against impulsive spending or seeking easy gains. 🪐

✈️ Nepal PM's first foreign trip likely to be to India

Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah's initial foreign visit is anticipated to be to India, according to Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle. Wagle stated this confidence while speaking at an NDTV summit in Kathmandu on Thursday. The trip is expected to happen before the end of the year, though exact dates are still being arranged. This discussion follows devastating flash floods in Nepal that killed 389 people. India has already provided significant relief, totaling 47.5 tonnes, to the flood-hit nation. 🤝

🚨 UP on high alert after deadly Nepal floods 🌊

Uttar Pradesh has sounded a high alert in border districts and sent rescue teams to Nepal following deadly flash floods. This action was taken in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts after the floods killed at least 177 people and left thousands missing. The disaster, which began due to an ice-rock landslide blocking a river, affected several districts in Nepal. The UP government deployed a 32-member SDRF platoon and 22 PAC personnel for relief efforts. Authorities are now monitoring water levels and keeping rescue teams ready near the border areas.

🗣️ TN Speaker targets social media sharing of deleted remarks

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar promised to prevent expunged remarks from being shared on social media platforms. This assurance was given after DMK member E.V. Velu raised concerns about social media misrepresenting House proceedings. The issue was discussed following Velu's two letters, referencing the practice in the U.S. and U.K. Prabhakar stated they are studying these international practices and might consider the matter directly. He also advised departmental secretaries to attend House sessions when relevant questions arise. 🏛️

🐙 Octopus Army Deployed Against Invasive Blue Crabs 🐙

Scientists have released 130,000 young octopuses into the Adriatic Sea to control invasive blue crabs. This initiative, called Octo-Blu, is led by researchers at the University of Bologna in collaboration with the Emilia-Romagna regional government. The project began in 2024, with releases happening this summer near Cesenatico and Riccione. The strategy uses the native octopus's appetite to manage the crab population, which has cost the shellfish industry tens of millions of euros. Researchers aim to keep the crabs under control, though survival rates for the young octopuses are a major concern.

🎢 Sensex wild swings during closing auction session

The sensex and Bankex experienced extreme volatility during the first monthly F&O expiry with the new Closing Auction Session (CAS). This happened on BSE after Sebi introduced CAS on Aug 3 to curb price manipulation. On Thursday, the sensex crashed over 2,200 points between 3.18pm and 3.23pm before recovering nearly 2,000 points. Despite the swings, the sensex finally closed at 76,934 points, down 539 points from Wednesday's close. The regulator recently banned firms for manipulation, highlighting the market's sensitivity to these new trading rules.

🔬 New System Spots Methane in Real Time

Scientists have developed a vehicle-mounted spectroscopy system capable of detecting methane gases instantaneously. This technology was developed by researchers at various institutions for environmental monitoring purposes. The system successfully identified methane emissions across several test sites during trials conducted in Q3 2023. This capability is crucial for tracking fugitive methane leaks from industrial sources and natural gas infrastructure. Future deployment aims to scale this monitoring across large-scale emission hotspots globally.

🩺 Cancer care is complicated by time clashes

A new sociological study reveals how conflicting timelines complicate the cancer patient journey. Researchers, including Zhuofan Li and Daniel Dohan, studied 96 patients across nine cancer clinics. The study, published in August 2026, found patients faced 'temporal misalignment' between disease, work, and hospital schedules. This mismatch drained resources and shifted goals, even for the most well-supported patients. The findings stress that time management is a key element in healthcare inequality that needs policy attention. 😔

🔪 Wife leaves chilling note after boutique murder

A 42-year-old boutique owner, Rajinder Kaur, was found dead in her shop in Abdulapur Colony, Panchkula. Her throat was slit, and she left a blood-written note stating, "My husband is my killer." The police arrested her husband, Sham, within two hours of the attack. The dying declaration also implicated her mother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law for harassment. Authorities are currently investigating the ongoing domestic dispute and have seized the notepad as key evidence. 🔪

🏦 HDFC considering appeal on Zee's Chandra claim

Creditors filed a massive Rs 22,006 crore claim against Subhash Chandra for the loans he personally guaranteed. The NCLT approved a repayment plan offering only Rs 6.5 crore, which HDFC Bank is now exploring an appeal on. This settlement represents a staggering 99.97% haircut, though it doesn't affect lenders' rights against the actual borrowers. Chandra disputes the liability, claiming he was only a guarantor and not the borrower. The fallout from this decision is drawing national attention, sparking commentary across the political sphere. 🧐