🤖 Microsoft merges Copilot into one super app

Microsoft is rolling out a unified Copilot app today, merging consumer and Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences. This update is happening globally, starting with mobile devices first, while Windows and macOS versions will be opt-in initially. The rollout includes phasing out features like Group Chat and Podcasts by August 18, 2026. For work/school users, personal and commercial data will remain separate within the new app. All existing Copilot data will migrate automatically to the new unified experience. 🤖

👑 McMahon vs. Rhodes: Wrestling business showdown

Stephanie McMahon and Brandi Rhodes built influential careers in professional wrestling through distinct paths. McMahon thrived via corporate leadership at WWE, while Rhodes pursued an entrepreneurial route in AEW and beyond. McMahon became Co-CEO and Chairwoman of WWE in 2022, solidifying her executive standing. Rhodes served as AEW's Chief Brand Officer while also developing wellness businesses. Both women showcase women's growing power as executives and entrepreneurs in the industry. 💥

☄️ Halley's Comet is coming back in 2061

Halley's Comet is scheduled to return to the inner solar system in 2061 after its last visit in 1986. This famous periodic comet will reach perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on July 28, 2061, from its location in space. Its orbit takes approximately 76 Earth years to complete, making this a rare sighting for most people alive today. The comet's debris also creates the annual Eta Aquarids and Orionids meteor showers. After 2061, the next expected perihelion is calculated to be in March 2134. ☄️

🏠 Amaravati MLAs' New Quarters Handed Over

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) formally handed over the new residential complex for MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati. This transfer took place at Rayapudi in Amaravati in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The complex consists of 12 towers containing 288 flats, with each unit measuring 3,500 square feet. The Chief Minister later inspected the modern infrastructure and facilities provided in the newly constructed apartments. This handover completes another major residential infrastructure project for the Amaravati capital region.

⚠️ Woman dies in Bengaluru road accident

A 32-year-old woman named Medha died after a two-wheeler skidded in Hebbagodi. This incident occurred on Ananthanagar Main Road near Hebbagodi in Bengaluru. The accident happened around 9 am on Wednesday, involving her and her colleague Ajay Guru. Preliminary checks suggest the initial brake was due to a pedestrian, not potholes, but the goods vehicle fled. Authorities are now investigating the case and seeking the goods vehicle involved. 😔

🐸 Frogs struggle with dating app overload

Scientists recreated the concept of choice overload using female treefrogs in a lab setting. The study was conducted by researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Tennessee. Performance declined significantly when frogs were presented with eight mating calls compared to only two calls. This suggests that frogs are susceptible to cognitive constraints, similar to humans overwhelmed by choices. Future research might explore how this affects sexual selection across more animal species. 🐸

💧 BJP calls on TN govt to fix water crisis

The BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran urged the TVK-led government to address the drinking water shortage urgently. This was in response to media reports about recurring protests across Tamil Nadu demanding consistent water supply. Protests took place between August 1 and 11 in areas like Tindivanam and Tiruvannamalai. Nagenthran blamed the state government for failing to take necessary preventive measures against the dropping groundwater table. He suggested actions like sinking borewells and using lorries to ensure water access. 💧

💔 Vet jumps after ₹1.4 Crore cheating scam

A 52-year-old veterinary doctor, Dr Parmatma Singh, died by suicide after jumping from the eighth floor in Gorakhpur. He had filed a police complaint against Garima Singh and her father, Dhruv Narayan Singh, for defrauding him. The alleged fraud involved using his documents to secure loans from six different banks in February, totaling ₹1.4 crore. Garima Singh, who has a PhD, and her father were already arrested following the accusations. A forensic team inspected the scene, and a post-mortem has been ordered by the police.

🎨 Color Clash at Kolkata's Art Academy

A dispute has erupted over color choices at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata. The disagreement involves the specific use of saffron and white in an artistic context. The controversy came to light recently, detailing the debate over the color palette. This argument touches upon traditional art practices versus modern interpretations within the institution. The situation is currently under review by the academy's governing body.

🏌️‍♀️ Teen Aussie Golfer Jessica Bang Dies in Bangkok 💔

Australian golfer Jessica Bang, who was 18, passed away in Bangkok after suffering a severe brain haemorrhage. Her family confirmed her passing on August 13th, following a collapse earlier this month. She was hospitalized and underwent emergency surgery before succumbing to her condition. The teenager, nicknamed "Rookie Bang," had recently traveled to Bangkok for the KLPGA qualifying tournament. Tributes are pouring in from across the Australian golf community as her family receives support.

🏥 Rs 10.20 crore for Guntur's infra upgrade

A total of ₹10.20 crore has been sanctioned to boost education and health infrastructure in Guntur district. Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar announced this on Thursday, as Guntur MP. The funds include ₹5 crore for a hostel at Tadikonda Gurukulam and ₹5.20 crore for renovating Guntur Government General Hospital. These allocations aim to improve student accommodation and enhance medical services for the public. The Minister thanked District Collector C.M. Sai Kanth Varma and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the support.