🔥 Owens vs Wilson: Debate drama over Kirk's death

A national streamed debate took place between Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson regarding theories about Charlie Kirk's death. The discussion happened on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David on Friday. The episode garnered over 3.1 million views in under 24 hours, with a purported $500k on the line. Owens could not prove Israeli involvement, leading Wilson to accuse her of receiving answers. It remains unclear if any money was exchanged between the debaters.

💪 Sohail Khan addresses weight loss rumors after reality show

Sohail Khan addressed online speculation regarding his sudden weight loss, denying the use of Ozempic or fat-burning supplements. The 55-year-old actor explained his transformation was influenced by his five-week stint on The Alliance reality show. He admitted to initial claustrophobia and developing a stomach infection during the first week of the competition. His improved diet and the support from fellow contestants motivated him to stay on the show. Sohail stated his change was due to pure effort and the love received from everyone.

📉 Pixel 11 cuts Google AI Pro trial time

Google has reduced the free Google AI Pro trial bundled with the new Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL to just six months. This change is compared to the Pixel 10 Pro buyers who initially received a full 12 months at launch. The Pixel 10 Pro's 12-month deal is still available for redemption until October 31st, 2026. This price cut likely relates to rising memory and AI infrastructure costs across the industry. Users should act fast to secure the longer trial before the deadline.

⚽ Carrick's stern message after Milan defeat

Michael Carrick sent a strong message to Manchester United players following their loss to AC Milan. He addressed the squad at Old Trafford after the recent match. The team lost the game on [Date of loss - *Not provided*] with a final score of [Score - *Not provided*]. Carrick emphasized that the players must show no excuses for their performance in the match. The team now needs to regroup and focus on the next fixtures to improve their form. ⚽

⚖️ BJP leader faces complaint over remarks on CM's mother

An advocate filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu DGP concerning remarks made by BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran. The incident occurred during a public event at Kamalalayam, the BJP’s party office in Chennai. The advocate, Vardhini, alleged that Nagenthran made derogatory and defamatory comments about Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay and his mother. She requested the police to preserve digital evidence and initiate criminal proceedings for defamation and public misconduct. This action seeks to keep political criticism within acceptable boundaries. ⚖️

😠 Complaint filed against BJP leader in Chennai

An advocate has lodged a formal complaint with the Tamil Nadu DGP regarding BJP leader Nainar Nagendran. The allegations surfaced after a public event at Kamalalayam, the party office in Chennai. The complaint details that Nagendran made derogatory and defamatory remarks against CM C. Joseph Vijay and his mother. The advocate, Vardhini, requested police action to investigate and preserve digital evidence. Further criminal proceedings are sought under relevant legal provisions for defamation and public misconduct.

🧠 AI battle: Claude wins the website build test 🤖

A developer tested three top AI bots—Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude—by asking them to build a used car dealership website. All three models successfully generated a basic structure for the site on August 15, 2026. However, Claude excelled by correctly matching images to specific vehicle models and adding realistic condition badges. Gemini showed errors, like mismatched photos, while ChatGPT was decent but less accurate. Claude took longer, about 10 minutes, but its superior reasoning made it the undisputed winner. 👍

🚀 iPhone 18 Pro launch date confirmed for September 9

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro, alongside the 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Ultra, is set for a major September announcement event. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s HQ in Cupertino. Pre-orders for the new line are expected to open on Saturday, September 12th, following the usual Friday pattern change. The official on-sale date for the iPhone 18 Pro is highly likely to be Friday, September 18th. This schedule is based on reports and shifts in analyst predictions regarding the launch timeline. 📱

🩺 New US guidelines update cholesterol management advice

US cardiologists have issued updated guidelines on managing cholesterol and preventing dyslipidemia. This shift, overhauling the 2018 standards, focuses on earlier action against harmful blood fats. Screening is now recommended for children aged 9–11 years, with risk assessment using the new PREVENT calculator for ages 30 to 79. Doctors can now consider LDL-lowering therapies even for borderline risk patients, setting targets like less than 100 mg/dL. The advice emphasizes early checkups and proactive treatment to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. 🩺

⚡ Kudankulam Plant Powers Up: Milestone Reached

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has generated over 1.30 million units of power from its first two reactors. This facility, which operates two 1,000 MW VVER reactors, is located in Kudankulam. As of June 30, 2026, the plant had generated 1,30,627 million units, preventing 11.22 crore tonnes of CO2 emissions. Reactor 2 recently set a new continuous operation record, surpassing Reactor 1's previous mark. Furthermore, major commissioning milestones were recently achieved for Reactors 3 through 6.

⛏️ SCCL lands new coal blocks for bigger power supply

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has secured two new coal blocks with the State government's support. The Chairman and Managing Director announced this during Independence Day celebrations in Kothagudem on Saturday. Specifically, the Tadicherla-II block has 340 million tonnes, and PKOC-2 Dipside Block holds 120 million tonnes. This expansion will help SCCL meet the State's power needs by ensuring coal supply. The company will also explore gold, copper, and rare earth elements in the near future. ⛏️