📉 Oracle layoffs hit flagship Stargate data center

Oracle's recent layoffs reached Abilene, Texas, which is the company's main Stargate data center used to prove its OpenAI deal is on track. On September 14, employees were notified via email around 5 am Central, with logins failing beforehand across various departments. The cuts specifically targeted Customer Hardware Support in Abilene, Phoenix, and Ashburn locations. This facility is crucial as it houses 200MW of capacity, yet OpenAI is choosing newer chip clusters elsewhere. Oracle is offering 4 weeks of base salary plus one extra week for every year of service. 💸

🛵 Top electric scooters sold in August 2026

Electric scooter sales hit 1,88,714 units in August 2026, a massive 131.04% jump from August 2025. Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube dominated the market, accounting for over half of the total sales volume. Chetak sold 52,248 units, growing 272.83%, while iQube sold 42,882 units. Hero Vida followed with 25,558 units, showing a strong 108.25% growth year-on-year. These top performers drove the overall market surge, indicating high consumer interest in EVs. 🚀

🎬 Karan Johar's film on R&AW founder set for 2028

Karan Johar has officially announced his film about Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder of India's R&AW. This movie is scheduled to hit cinemas on August 11, 2028, based on Nitin Gokhale's book. The film aims to depict Kao's journey and the establishment of the agency. This project was initially announced by Karan Johar in January 2020. Further details regarding the cast and director are still awaited. 🧐

🔬 AI scans slides to predict cancer recurrence risk

Mayo Clinic researchers found that AI spatial analysis can spot patterns in pathology slides related to pancreatic cancer recurrence. This study involved 203 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated before surgery. The findings, published on 21.09.2026, showed certain cancer patterns predicted higher recurrence risks. This could help clinicians tailor surveillance and therapy without extra tests. The team aims to use this tech for more precise patient risk assessment. 🔬

🧪 Study finds injections better than pills for HIV control

A new study indicates that HIV injections are more effective at suppressing the virus compared to daily oral medications. The research, conducted by scientists, found significant differences in viral suppression rates between the two methods. The data reviewed covered a period leading up to the publication of the findings. This suggests a potential shift in treatment protocols for individuals living with HIV. Further research is expected to determine the best long-term strategy for patient care. 🧪

⚖️ Congress candidate challenges police detention in Nandigram bypoll

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has approached the Calcutta High Court to challenge his detention by the West Bengal Police. He is the Congress candidate for the Nandigram Assembly bypoll, and the court is set to hear the plea on Tuesday. Pradhan was initially arrested in a 2007 alleged murder case and has been in judicial custody until October 3. The counsel stressed that with the election on October 6 and campaigning ending on October 4, he needs protection. Congress alleges that these continuous cases are deliberately targeting Pradhan right before the bypoll. 🗳️

😟 Congress weighs in on IIT-B suicide case 😟

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed commented on the IIT Bombay suicide case involving a student found with a mobile phone during an exam. The Mumbai Police transferred the case to the Crime Branch after the father alleged harassment by professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The student allegedly died on Friday evening after the incident during a mid-semester examination. Mohamed supported the professor, stating her generation was mentally strong and advised reporting caste issues formally. She also called for more mental health therapists in colleges. 🏥

📱 RAMageddon: iPhone prices jump by £100

Apple is raising the price of all iPhones by £100 due to a phenomenon called "RAMageddon." This price hike affects iPhones across different models as component costs surge because of the AI gold rush. Memory chip shortages have driven up prices dramatically, with some chips now five times more expensive than before. Consequently, even older iPhones are priced like current models because they use the same costly memory. Experts predict that the era of cheap smartphones is officially over, with memory costs expected to rise until at least 2027. 💸

✨ Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google's massive camera powerhouse

Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro XL, a super-sized phone featuring a top-class camera and huge screen. It competes with rivals like Samsung's S26 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max in Europe and the US. Priced at £1,279, it boasts a 6.8in OLED display and the Tensor G6 chip. The battery lasts up to two days, supported by Android 17 and Google AI Pro features. This phone offers a polished experience but is not a massive performance leap over its predecessors. 📱

🇯🇵 Indian expat finds lost iPhone 16 Pro in Japan again

An Indian content creator named Pragati lost her iPhone 16 Pro for the fifth time in Japan. She was in Japan, where she successfully retrieved the device after leaving it unattended in public. This happened across various locations including a police station and a vegetable market. Pragati attributes the safe recovery to Japan's renowned civic safety and low crime rate. She used Apple's 'Find My' feature to track and find the untouched phone.

✨ Cosmic clocks showing weird glitches

Millisecond pulsars, nature's most accurate timekeepers, have shown unexpected instability. This glitch occurred twice in the closest pulsar, observed using combined X-ray, optical, and infrared data. The pulsar spins around 30 times per second and will speed up over time. These events reveal that even these highly precise cosmic clocks can glitch due to internal shifts. Future observations will continue to monitor these stars for more clues. 🔭