🎤 Nashville airport to honor Dolly Parton after passing

A push to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gained momentum following the country music icon's death on Tuesday. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the airport authority CEO supported the name change on Friday. An online petition for the honor surpassed 155,000 signatures by Friday, with initial calls starting in January 2025. The governor stated it was fitting to name the airport after the state's beloved daughter, highlighting her legacy. The airport authority is set to discuss this proposal and its naming policy at its meeting on September 17. 🎶

⚽ Amorim admits Milan needs more work after win

Ruben Amorim acknowledged that AC Milan has significant areas to improve despite securing a 2-0 victory in their first home game. The match took place at San Siro, where the Rossoneri capitalized on opportunities late in the game. This victory marks two wins from two for the new coach, with the games concluding on the date of the match. Amorim stressed the need for better control and penalty area occupation in future fixtures. He noted that while confidence is built, Milan does not always win in a beautiful manner. ⚽

📱 Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro specs leak: Bigger screen, new chip

A new leak has revealed key specifications for the upcoming Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro tablet. This device is expected to feature a 12.5-inch LCD panel with a 3.2K resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. It is also rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and boast an 11,000mAh battery. This contrasts with the current Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, which has an 11.2-inch panel and a 9,200mAh battery. Xiaomi previously confirmed the flagship Pad 9 Pro Max will debut in September 2026.

🎮 GTA 6 drops Nov 19 with big story

Grand Theft Auto VI is officially set to release on November 19th after a decade-long wait. The game features protagonists Jason and Lucia in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. Preorders started on June 25th, with the standard edition priced at $79.99. The story centers on the duo navigating a criminal conspiracy after a score goes wrong. Players will also be able to role-play and build the relationship between the main characters. 🎮

🔌 Nepal might import power from India

A power flow reversal might happen where India could export electricity to Nepal. This potential shift is needed because flash floods damaged hydropower projects in Nepal. The floods on Wednesday affected 13 hydro plants and a solar plant, losing nearly 360MW of capacity. India's current domestic demand is between 245-250GW, which is lower than its 280GW peak capacity. Both nations have a 1,000MW import-export capacity, which could be increased to over 1,400MW. ⚡

🎶 Nashville Airport renaming push gets governor's nod

A campaign to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton is gaining momentum after her recent passing. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority CEO supported the name change on Friday. The online petition, which started in January 2025, surpassed 155,000 signatures following her death on Tuesday. Governor Lee stated it would fit Nashville to honor her legacy of music and kindness. The airport authority is scheduled to discuss this proposal at its meeting on September 17.

🤖 Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is here for Pixel testers

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is now rolling out to Pixel testers for installation. This update is for Pixel testers, and it arrives two weeks after the QPR2 Beta 3 release. The current build reached platform stability, fixing numerous bugs across the system. Although the Pixel 11 is available, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not supported in this version. Google suggests the September Feature Drop could be ready any day now.

🏔️ Nepal floods prompt India's glacial lake focus

Flash floods in Nepal renewed talks on India's glacial lake risk strategy. The Himalayan regions host around 7,500 glacial lakes, with 200 identified as high-risk in India. A 2023 Sikkim incident saw a 14.7 cubic meter rock collapse causing a major wave. Experts note these hazards cascade rapidly, offering little warning time downstream. The government is scaling up its mitigation programme with Rs 150 crore allocated for four states. 🏔️

⛽ Chevron moving forward with Venezuela oil projects

Chevron is reportedly set to finalize a deal in Venezuela to undertake significant project shifts. This strategic move involves the company expanding and migrating its existing oil operations within the country. Specific details regarding the final terms are yet to be fully disclosed, but the process is moving forward. The expansion aims to revitalize production and operational capabilities in the region. Further updates on the deal are expected in the coming weeks. ⛽

✨ Bihar changes 'fail' to 'eligible for skills'

The Bihar Education Minister announced that the word 'fail' will be replaced with 'eligible for skills' on Class 10 and 12 marksheets. This decision was made by Mithilesh Tiwari on Friday, August 28, 2026, impacting students in the State. The Bihar School Examination Board will adopt 'kaushal ke liye patra' instead of 'fail' to boost student morale. Supplementary exam students will receive one month of special classes to improve their preparation and success rates. This move is part of broader efforts to support student well-being and education in Bihar. 🎓

🧐 BJP fact-check site misuses numbers against RaGa

A BJP fact-checking website is facing criticism for comparing two entirely different figures in its critique of RaGa. The discrepancy was noted during a recent comparison process. The specific numbers being contrasted were presented on a specific date. This has sparked debate about the methodology used in political fact-checking claims. Moving forward, there is a call for greater accuracy in such comparative analyses.