🧬 New CRISPR technique zaps cancer cells 🧬

A new CRISPR system has been developed to locate and destroy cancer cells carrying specific mutations. Researchers at UC Berkeley and others tested this method on cultured mammalian cells containing both healthy and cancerous cells. The technique successfully destroyed mutated cells while leaving healthy cells almost entirely unharmed, even with a single DNA difference. This programmable approach bypasses the limitations of current drugs by destroying the cell instead of trying to repair the gene. The findings, published in Nature, show a highly precise alternative to traditional chemotherapy and radiation.

😠 Mayawati slams Akhilesh over SP's 'Pandit' twist

BSP supremo Mayawati sharply attacked the Samajwadi Party for changing its political stance to gain electoral advantage. This happened after Akhilesh Yadav redefined the PDA formula to include 'Pandit' instead of 'Pichhde' in Lucknow. This move occurred as the BSP saw growing support from upper-caste communities, especially Brahmins, following the formula change on a recent date. Mayawati criticized the SP for this supposed deception, suggesting it proves their narrow casteist politics. She urged all voters to remain vigilant against these deceptive strategies as UP heads towards next year's assembly polls.

🎓 Modi tells IIT grads they shape 'Viksit Bharat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony at IIT Delhi on Saturday. He stressed that the decisions made by the students over the next three to four decades will influence India's journey toward becoming a 'Viksit Bharat'. The ceremony conferred degrees upon over 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars. Modi urged them to keep learning as technology rapidly changes the world and global power balance. He also highlighted India's progress in sectors like semiconductors, believing everything will be made in India.

🎒 Airbnb CEO: Luggage Storage Hit Harder Than AI Features

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky revealed that luggage storage was the biggest hit at the company’s third-quarter earnings call. This popular service, launched in May with Bounce, allows guests to find secure drop-off spots in select cities. Luggage storage and car rentals are now significant revenue drivers for the platform. Chesky noted that every service adds value, helping Airbnb compete directly with traditional hotels. The company continues to develop dozens of new services while reaffirming its commitment to New York City.

😟 Houthi Attacks Leave 10 Dead in Yemen

Houthi attacks have resulted in the deaths of 10 people in Yemen. These incidents occurred in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Reports indicate that the attacks happened around this time, though specific dates are not mentioned in the snippet. The UN has issued a warning about the possibility of a return to full-scale civil war. International bodies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation. 😟

🏏 Mrunal Thakur addresses dating rumors with Yashasvi Jaiswal

Mrunal Thakur has officially denied the dating rumors linking her with cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal. This speculation started after they were seen leaving the same cafe in Mumbai’s Bandra West. The actress, 34, addressed the baseless claims while the cricketer is 24 years old. She suggested people focus on important issues instead of such gossip for better video views. She advised people to learn from Gen Z and make videos on relevant subjects. 😌

🏏 Ex-wife slams CA over Gardner's alleged affair

Ashleigh Gardner's ex-wife, Monica Wright, heavily criticized Cricket Australia for inaction regarding an alleged affair with teammate Georgia Voll. Wright publicly accused Gardner of cheating and demanded she be stripped of the vice-captaincy role. The incident reportedly occurred after the couple married in April 2025 but faced issues during the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup in India. Cricket Australia responded by labeling the situation as "private and personal" while citing their Respect at Work policy. The Sydney Sixers offered support to Gardner amidst the whole controversy. 🏏

🏞️ Lakes in South America could be early warning systems 💧

Researchers mapped over 100 lakes spanning 1,000 kilometers across Brazil and Uruguay for a new study. This network acts as a valuable observatory to detect ecosystem stress early on. The assessment, published in One Ecosystem, highlights the importance of these Southern American Coastal Shallow Subtropical Lakes. Scientists plan to use eDNA and satellite data to spot climate change and pollution before major damage occurs. This project aims to build an international monitoring network for freshwater health.

🚀 SpaceX rocket hits Moon, crater captured by satellite 🛰️

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the Moon at around 5,400 mph, creating a fresh crater up to 27 meters wide. The impact occurred on Wednesday, and South Korea's Danuri spacecraft captured the lunar surface before and after the event. Scientists estimate the impact could be around five meters deep, showing a darker patch of debris. This accidental collision happened after the upper stage drifted onto a collision course due to lunar gravity and solar activity. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is also set to observe the site later.

⚽ Real Madrid's next preseason test in Budapest

Real Madrid is continuing its preparation matches phase in Hungary. The club will face Ferencvaros in the LXXXI edition of the Teresa Herrera Trophy on August 12 at 9:00 pm CEST. This follows a friendly against Fiorentina in Austria and a match on August 16 against Schalke 04. Ferencvaros is already involved in official competition, having won the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round against Górnik 1-0 last Wednesday. The squad is gearing up for more competitive fixtures as the preseason moves forward. ⚽

🤖 xAI's Imagine 2.0 ranks near GPT-Image-2

xAI launched Imagine Image 2.0 with new editing tools and templates on grok.com/imagine and in mobile apps. As of August 7, 2026, the 'low' variant placed second globally in the Image Edit Arena with an Elo of 1,439. It scored 1,320 in the Text-to-Image Arena, behind OpenAI's GPT-Image-2. The model boasts features like 'Magic Wand' and Multi-Ref Editing for iterative workflows. xAI positions this as a step towards full video production workflows. 🤖