💧 NHAI funds ₹42.6 Cr to fix NH 66 flooding

The NHAI has sanctioned a full ₹42.6-crore project to tackle persistent waterlogging on National Highway 66. This initiative targets Kollam and Alappuzha districts, as the highway suffers from flooding due to blocked streams and poor drainage. ₹28.55 crore is for Kollam, and ₹14.05 crore is for Alappuzha, focusing on two major stretches. This comes after joint sessions with the State Government on January 16, May 13, and July 15. The funds will bring immediate relief to areas like Punnapra and Haripad. 💧

🎮 Phantom Blade Zero PC Specs Revealed 🎮

The action RPG Phantom Blade Zero has dropped its official PC system requirements after pre-orders began. Chinese developer S-GAME released these specs for the game launching on October 29th. Minimum specs include an i7-8700K and GTX 1660 6GB, while path tracing at 4K@60FPS demands an RTX 5080 16GB. This shows the game supports full path tracing on PC, unlike the PS5 version. Developers also confirmed support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution.

🚀 Bengaluru Techie Targets Early Retirement by 35

A 27-year-old tech professional based in Bengaluru is aiming for an early retirement by the age of 35. This individual is currently earning a salary of Rs 23 LPA. The person is actively looking for a spouse who earns a minimum of Rs 10 LPA. This goal reflects a desire to achieve financial independence much earlier in life. The search continues as the techie sets this ambitious financial timeline for the future. 🚀

🩺 Beyond the scale: real life with weight loss meds

A nurse and GLP-1 user noted that success with weight loss medications isn't just about the scale. In a November 2025 KFF poll, 12 percent of U.S. adults were taking GLP-1 meds for various conditions. Research from a 2026 meta-analysis showed reduced binge-eating behaviors among recipients. Stopping treatment can cause weight regain, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity. Therefore, comprehensive patient education on daily life is crucial for GLP-1 users.

🔬 New flu vaccine drops, but will it actually help?

A new flu vaccine has recently been introduced to the market for public use. This vaccine is available from various pharmaceutical companies across the country. Clinical trials showed it has a potential efficacy rate of 45% against circulating strains as of October 2023. Experts are now assessing its real-world impact on overall disease reduction rates. Further long-term studies are required to determine its true effectiveness against seasonal flu outbreaks. 🔬

⚔️ Donnie Yen is leveling up action games with Phantom Blade Zero

S-Game is pushing boundaries for their kungfupunk action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero. Martial arts master Donnie Yen is co-producing the wuxia-inspired game, ensuring intense authenticity. The development team was seen at the Shanghai studio in 2025, showcasing groundbreaking motion capture. Witnessing stunt performers perform incredible feats highlighted Yen's role in new mo-capping methods. Players can check out the first hands-on preview on PS5 and PC now. ⚔️

🎮 ASUS ROG hits 20 years milestone at Gamescom

ASUS Republic of Gamers marked a major 20th anniversary at Gamescom 2026. The celebration took place in Cologne, Germany, showcasing the brand's journey. Key highlights included over 50 new hardware reveals and special anniversary editions. This event solidified ROG's presence in the competitive gaming scene globally. ASUS plans to roll out more themed content throughout the rest of the year.

✨ WhatsApp drops new group chat features 📲

WhatsApp is rolling out several updates to enhance group chat organization for users. These features include flexible polls, a new @all alert, and side chats, which help manage group conversations better. Polls now allow setting expiration dates and keeping voter names private for more control. The @all feature notifies all members in chats with over 32 people, usable only by admins. Side chats allow users to branch off for specific conversations without bothering the whole group.

🔒 Passkeys risky for abuse survivors, new research finds

Passkeys, promoted as safer than passwords, present serious risks for individuals experiencing intimate partner abuse. The Cornell research found that abusers could set up their own passkeys on a partner's computer to invade their online space. The study involved 31 participants on Aug 12-14, assessing their ability to spot and stop malicious passkey use. Participants largely failed to identify attacker logins or remove compromised passkeys without researcher help. Services must significantly improve how they help users diagnose and fix account compromises. 😟

🔬 Hidden fault caused New Jersey earthquake

A new study revealed a previously unknown fault structure beneath New Jersey that triggered the April 2024 magnitude 4.8 earthquake. Researchers from Columbia University identified this fault, named the Mountainville Fault, located 3.5 kilometers west of the epicenter. This immature, basement-hosted fault was identified using LiDAR scans and seismic wave data analysis. The team suggests that the misorientation of the major Ramapo Fault may have stressed this smaller fault instead. Further investigation is planned because these hidden faults pose unrecognized seismic hazards on the East Coast. 🔬

🧠 Lecanemab treatment: What are the patient profiles?

A study investigated the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients treated with Lecanemab. Researchers looked at participants across various groups, specifically stratifying them based on Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality status. The data presented involved specific patient cohorts and treatment timelines. This research aims to better understand how different imaging abnormalities affect treatment outcomes. Future studies will likely build upon these findings to refine patient selection protocols.