🤖 Microsoft pushes Bing everywhere on Windows 11

Microsoft has developed a dedicated app, Microsoft Recommended Search Settings, designed to force Bing as the default search engine across various browsers. This tool, called MicrosoftSettings.exe, prompts users to install extensions on Edge, Firefox, and Chrome. The app redirects users to the Microsoft Rewards page after setup is complete, serving as a reward. Testing showed Chrome and Brave immediately flagged the new Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search extension. This highlights Microsoft's aggressive strategy to promote Bing despite user resistance. 🧐

✨ Vivienne Jolie-Pitt drops dad's surname legally

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is officially dropping her father's surname through a legal process. This star-kid, who turned 18 this year, published a court-ordered notice in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The notice was published weekly between July 24 and August 14, leading up to a hearing on November 2. This move follows her siblings, Zahara and Maddox, also initiating similar name-change petitions. Anyone wishing to oppose the change must submit a written objection before the judge's consideration. 💅

🔥 Punk vs Owens heats up SmackDown tonight

WWE SmackDown is happening live tonight from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. CM Punk is defending the WWE Undisputed Men’s Championship against Kevin Owens. The show also features Blake Monroe's main roster debut and a tag team rematch. Sami Zayn argues with GM Nick Aldis about his rematch while Cody Rhodes confronts Randy Orton. Orton warns Rhodes about jeopardizing his 15th world championship at the Saturday Sunday Night’s Main Event. 💥

👶 TN Govt orders gold rings from two jewellers

The Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders to Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers for supplying one-gram gold rings. These jewellers will provide the rings in a 70:30 ratio under the 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme. The firms are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 rings over four months, starting from June. This initiative is set to launch on September 15, which is the birth anniversary of former CM C. N. Annadurai. The total cost for this procurement is set at ₹755.83 crore. 👶

😔 Small plane crash in Croatia claims two lives

Two people were confirmed dead after a small plane crashed in the mountains of Paklenica National Park. The incident occurred near Zadar, Croatia, after the aircraft's signal was lost around 4pm local time. The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service found the plane and the two deceased around 10pm on Friday. Authorities are currently withholding the nationalities of the people on board. An investigation will commence at the crash site early Saturday to determine the accident's circumstances. 😔

💊 Supplements match antibiotics for bad gum disease

A clinical study revealed that combining omega-3 with low-dose aspirin significantly improved severe periodontitis outcomes. This research was conducted on 109 patients at institutions including Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Brazil. After one year, 57.7% of the omega-3 and ASA group reached the clinical target, similar to the 58% from antibiotic users. This suggests a viable, non-antibiotic option for selected patients facing bacterial resistance issues. Furthermore, these positive benefits were sustained even after the supplementation was stopped. 😮

📰 Pentagon sacks military paper bosses

The Pentagon has fired the leadership of its US military newspaper. This action targets senior staff associated with the publication within the Pentagon's ranks. The leadership change was effective starting on May 15, 2024. The move comes amid internal reviews concerning editorial standards and operational integrity. Future leadership appointments for the newspaper are currently being determined by military officials.

📱 Flagship wars heat up in September 🤯

Four major smartphone brands are launching their top-tier phones in September 2026, creating a huge market fight. Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and Apple will all debut their ambitious lineups across India and globally. Xiaomi's 18 series and the others run either Snapdragon or MediaTek chipsets, with Apple possibly dropping a foldable iPhone. This intense competition is expected to lead to aggressive pricing and better deals for consumers. Buyers should be ready to choose from highly competitive and feature-rich options this coming fall.

🏠 Home Rehab for CP Kids in Cameroon: Caregiver Views

Home-based rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy is being implemented in Douala, Cameroon. This initiative involves both caregivers and rehabilitation technicians providing support to the children. The study looks at the perspectives of these key stakeholders on the process. It aims to understand the practical benefits and challenges of this new model of care. Future research will focus on optimizing this home-based support system.

✅ 14 JKAS officers set for IAS induction

Fourteen serving Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services officers are officially set to join the Indian Administrative Services. This induction follows a meeting in New Delhi where the UPSC cleared the names for the officers from JKAS. These 14 officers are being inducted against vacancies originally identified for the years 2019 and 2020. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and DoPT are now awaiting the consent letters from these officers. The remaining nine vacancies for retired JKAS officers will be carried forward to the next year. 🤩

😔 Class 5 girl dies after forced abortion attempt

A minor girl tragically passed away after an abortion procedure gone wrong. The victim was a Class 5 student from Chatroo, Kishtwar, who was impregnated by her teacher, Khalid Hussain. The incident occurred around August 21st, when she was being shifted to Jammu for the procedure. Kishtwar hospital refused the abortion, leading her to non-professional hands which proved fatal. The accused teacher was arrested under BSN and POCSO act after protests erupted. 💔