🎬 Oded Fehr gives first look at Ardeth Bay in Mummy 4

Oded Fehr has confirmed his return as Ardeth Bay in The Mummy 4, giving fans a sneak peek of the character. The actor joins Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in this highly anticipated fourth installment. Fehr shared the update on August 4, showing Ardeth Bay eighteen years after the last film. His involvement suggests Imhotep might be back, fueling fan excitement for the project. The movie is scheduled for release on October 15, 2027.

🌊 Assam CM targets Centre over Nagaland mining flood issue

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated he will discuss Nagaland mining with the Centre regarding the devastating flood. This event occurred in flood-affected areas of Assam on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. So far, the floods have tragically claimed 87 lives across Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts. Sarma stressed the need for a scientific study while assuring quick relief and rehabilitation starting August 9. He also promised to build more cross-drainage structures to manage future water flow.

🔬 New Therapy Shrinks Lung Cancer Tumors

Researchers have developed a novel therapy that successfully shrinks tumors associated with lung cancer. This groundbreaking work was conducted by a team of scientists at a major medical research institution. The treatment demonstrated significant tumor reduction in trials conducted in late 2023. This new approach offers a promising alternative for patients battling this serious disease. Further clinical trials are scheduled to test the therapy's effectiveness on a larger scale.

🏛️ Birth/Death Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha Mid-Chaos

The Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill without any discussion on Tuesday. This happened in New Delhi while opposition members disrupted proceedings over NEET-UG paper leak and Ram temple donation issues. The bill was passed via voice vote, aiming to tighten regulations for delayed birth and death registrations. It requires judicial magistrate approval for cases reported more than two years late. The legislative session is facing a virtual washout due to constant adjournments in both houses. 🏛️

🦸 The Hood joins Marvel Rivals Season 9.5

Marvel Rivals is launching Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes on August 7, 2026. The new update introduces Parker Robbins, known as The Hood, as a Vanguard joining the roster in Guangzhou, China, and Los Angeles, California. This season also brings Summer Festival Vol. 2 with new swimsuits and customizable Lady Loki animations. Furthermore, the game is receiving massive texture compression, reducing file size by around 40GB for PC players. Players can look forward to these additions alongside the return of the Krakoan Reels event. 💥

👶 WWE champs welcome baby son Romeo

Former WWE champions Bianca Belair and Montez Ford shared the big news of welcoming their son, Romeo, on Instagram. Belair had previously revealed her pregnancy during WrestleMania 42, after recovering from a finger injury from WrestleMania 41. Ford recently held the WWE World Tag Team Championship with Angelo Dawkins before that reign ended on July 6th Raw. Wrestleview extended its congratulations to both Belair and Ford on this new family member. The couple is officially expanding their family circle. 👶

👑 Princess Eugenie welcomes third baby girl

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, a baby girl, becoming parents to three. The royal couple shared the news on Tuesday after the baby was born on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces, joining their two sons, August Philip Hawke and Ernest George Ronnie. This addition places the new baby at the 15th position in the line of succession to the British throne. Buckingham Palace had previously confirmed the pregnancy in May, noting the expected arrival this summer.

🇮🇱 Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, demands Hamas disarm

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected the key elements of a US-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire framework. This disagreement surfaced between Israel and the Trump administration regarding the ceasefire implementation. The proposed plan included Hamas disarming, Israel halting strikes, and a partial troop withdrawal from Gaza. Netanyahu insists that Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed, citing security concerns. These differing stances highlight the deep challenges in ending the nearly three-year conflict. 🤝

🔬 Quantum fluid flips states with magnetic field

Researchers have uncovered that quantum fluids possess hidden states that are controllable. This discovery was made by scientists studying the material in a lab setting. The findings were published on Phys.org detailing the mechanism. This research opens new doors for advanced quantum computing applications. Further experiments are planned to explore the full potential of this material.

⛽ Govt denies fuel quality issues, boosts checks

The government dismissed reports regarding fuel quality problems at petrol outlets on Tuesday. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in New Delhi are now implementing extra checks to catch contamination and adulteration. Over 2,000 samples have been tested, and only two instances of chloride contamination were found nationwide so far. OMCs were directed to be proactive across the entire fuel supply chain, with strict action promised for any breaches. Additionally, the government approved Rs 4,687 crore as interest subsidy for ethanol projects. ⛽

📈 Stocks hit new highs, oil prices dip on deal hopes

Stock markets concluded the day with significant gains as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones both closed at record levels. Palantir and Caterpillar shares saw notable jumps during the trading session. Oil prices experienced a decline, fueled by positive sentiment surrounding a potential US-Iran deal. This optimistic outlook contributed to the overall market surge observed on August 4, 2026. Investors are now watching for further developments regarding the international negotiations. 📈