🏆 Praggnanandhaa clinches 2026 Grand Chess Tour title

GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu won the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals after overcoming a six-point deficit against GM Fabiano Caruana in St. Louis, Missouri. He secured the victory with a final score of 15-13, earning a $200,000 prize. Simultaneously, GM Wesley So won the third-place match against GM Vincent Keymer with a decisive score of 18-12. The top three players, Praggnanandhaa, Caruana, and So, directly qualify for the 2027 Grand Chess Tour. Praggnanandhaa's total earnings from the series alone reached a massive $404,354.

🏃 Enzo Fernández to Manchester City in hours

Chelsea's Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández is close to a record transfer to Manchester City. The move is expected within hours after the English club agreed on personal terms with the player. The deal is being finalized for a record sum, with Chelsea initially asking for £120 million sterling. This transfer comes as Fernández heads out after three and a half seasons with the London club. Additionally, Chelsea agreed with Xabi Alonso that he would miss the Luton trip.

🤖 Your secrets with AI chatbots aren't private

A new DuckDuckGo survey revealed that about a third of people share secrets with chatbots they wouldn't share with friends or family. This figure climbs to 56% among self-proclaimed AI enthusiasts, while 43% of parents reveal sensitive things to AI. Companies can use this private information to train their AI systems, and law enforcement can obtain it via subpoenas. Many users were unaware their data was recorded, used for training, or accessible to their employers. 😟

📚 Kamal Haasan wants NEET abolished, pushes for exam changes

Kamal Haasan has called for the complete abolition of the NEET examination system. He stated this in a post on X, pointing out the disconnect between school learning and college entrance tests. Haasan specifically urged the Centre to clear Tamil Nadu’s NEET Exemption Bill, which is currently awaiting Presidential assent. For other entrance exams, he supported committee recommendations like boosting Class 12 marks and limiting coaching hours. This move advocates for ending the current unfair system instead of just reforming it. 📚

🏛️ Vijay asks HC to ditch DMK's election challenge

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay filed an application with the Madras High Court asking to reject a plea from DMK rival S Inigo Irudayaraj. The challenge questioned Vijay's victory in the Tiruchi East Assembly constituency based on alleged child involvement in the campaign. Vijay's team argued that this inclusion does not meet the statutory grounds under Section 100 of the RPA, 1951. Furthermore, secondary claims about spending and religious misuse lacked specific factual evidence. The court scheduled the matter for listing on August 31 to decide the petition's fate. 🏛️

🔬 Narrow Channels Cause Amyloid Buildup, Study Shows

Researchers discovered that shear flow within narrow channels can trigger the formation of amyloid deposits. This phenomenon was observed in experiments conducted by the scientific team. The study details specific conditions under which this process occurs, referencing particular flow dynamics. Amyloid formation is a key process implicated in various neurodegenerative diseases. Further research will explore ways to mitigate this damaging structural change.

⚽ Flick praises Raphinha and is surprised by Espart

Hansi Flick commented on Raphinha and Xavi Espart after Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 2-0 on Thursday night. Flick is pleased with Raphinha's dynamism, though he is unsure if he will keep the No. 9 role. Raphinha has scored three goals across his first two games of the season. Furthermore, Flick expressed surprise at Xavi Espart's performance on the left wing. Espart, wearing his new No. 12 shirt, is considered a top-notch player with room to grow. 🤩

🤖 Google lists first phones for Gemini Nano 4

Google has updated developer documentation, listing the first phones supporting Gemini Nano 4. These devices include the Pixel 11 series and Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8. The specs require Nano v3 or greater, 12GB+ RAM, and a qualified flagship SOC. Gemini Intelligence features are only available on high-spec Android devices, with launch details rolling out in waves. It is yet to be confirmed if the Pixel 10 or Galaxy S26 will receive this AI upgrade.

🎮 GTA 6's new Criminal Profile system is here

GTA 6 has revealed its Criminal Profile system, a new take on the honor system from Red Dead Redemption 2. This system tracks every misdemeanor committed by Jason and Lucia in GTA 6, though it only records crimes when the player gets caught. Unlike RDR2, professional heists are rewarded while mindless murders cause penalties. The profile is hidden in a stat menu and drops when witnessed committing crimes or making certain social media posts. If the profile gets too low, certain badges might break, permanently affecting the 80-hour playthrough. 🎮

🩺 Gastritis Suspicion in Young Male Case Study

A case report details the early endoscopic features observed in a young adult male patient. This patient was examined at an unspecified medical facility, presenting with signs suggesting autoimmune gastritis. The specific dates and exact numbers related to the case details are not provided in the source. Autoimmune gastritis is a condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining. Further diagnostic steps are needed to confirm the condition and guide treatment. 🩺

🧐 BJD slams Odisha govt's student biometrics plan

The Biju Janata Dal strongly opposes the Mohan Majhi Government's proposal to implement a biometric attendance system for college students. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty raised concerns that the move intends to intimidate students under the guise of discipline. This proposal comes despite the fact that biometric attendance has not yet been introduced for teachers and staff in colleges across the State. The government aims to enforce a minimum 75% classroom attendance under the 'Gyanodaya - Shikshya Ru Samruddhi' scheme. A pilot project for this Student Biometric Attendance System is slated to be implemented from the current academic session. 🧐