🎮 PS Plus drops massive game catalog for August 2026

Sony has confirmed the August 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog featuring Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. These titles are joining the catalog for players in the US, UK, and Japan on varying dates throughout August. The full lineup, including Vampire Survivors, is accessible in all other regions starting July 21. Specific releases like Hell is Us and Two Point Museum are scheduled for August 18 or August 25 globally. This month's roster shows Sony continues experimenting with diverse release scheduling for its PS Plus offerings.

🎮 PS Plus August 2026 Catalog Dropped

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2026, featuring Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors. The catalog also includes titles like Hell is Us and Umamusume Pretty Derby - Party Dash. Availability varies, with the full lineup accessible globally on July 21 in most regions. Specific games like Helldivers 2 are available globally today, August 12. Sony is still adjusting the release timing across the US, UK, and Japan throughout the month. 🎮

😠 Politician calls police visit 'harassment' in Puducherry

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police visited his family home and questioned his relatives. He claimed this action, which occurred on Wednesday, was an attempt to intimidate him and his family. Das stated the police arrived about two hours before his social media post on August 12, 2026. He blamed the BJP government and the Union government for this alleged harassment. Das asserted that this incident would strengthen his resolve to push for better governance. 😠

🔋 Energy startup raises huge cash for long-lasting batteries

Battery startup Form Energy secured $750 million to boost its West Virginia manufacturing capacity. This funding comes as the AI data center boom drives massive investment into energy storage solutions. The company’s iron-air batteries can power systems for up to 100 hours, unlike most short-duration options. This technology is crucial for integrating more renewable power, which is set to be over 90% of new US generation this year. Form currently holds a backlog of commercial projects worth around 80 gigawatt-hours. 🔋

🚁 Trump's escape echoes Clinton's Pakistani decoy

Donald Trump's recent exit from Turkey mirrors a 26-year-old operation involving Bill Clinton in Pakistan. On March 25, 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft in Islamabad due to a dangerous security environment. This event followed his broader trip to India, which began on March 18, 2000. Clinton met with General Pervez Musharraf and pressed for peace and democracy during his six-hour stop. Presidential travel is consistently depicted as a complex mobile military-security mission. ✈️

🏀 Josh Kushner buys Lakers for massive fee

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a reported $12.5 billion. This massive deal involves Kushner, whose wife is Karlie Kloss, and his brother Jared Kushner. The transaction, reported by the Associated Press, was made from Mark Walter, who bought a stake in 2025. Kushner is known for his work at Thrive Capital and co-founding Oscar Health. The deal awaits final approval from the NBA’s board of governors.

🔥 Awarapan 2 leads Batwara 1947 in advance bookings

A box office battle is brewing between 'Awarapan 2' and 'Batwara 1947' for the Independence Day weekend. Emraan Hashmi's film is currently ahead of Sunny Deol's movie in advance bookings. As of the latest data, 'Awarapan 2' has collected Rs 2.05 crore from advance tickets across 3,684 shows. The sequel has gained traction due to its cult following and emotional storyline. The final results will depend on walk-in audiences over the extended weekend.

🚨 Woman Gangraped While Driving in Cuttack

A woman was allegedly gangraped by a group of men while she was on a drive with a male friend. The incident occurred in the Nischintakoili police station area of Cuttack district, Odisha, on Tuesday night. Police stated that four to six men intercepted them near Sukarpada village on the Cuttack-Chandbali Road. The accused allegedly assaulted the friend before sexually assaulting the woman, and then fled the scene. Multiple teams have been formed by the police to arrest the accused soon. 🚨

🚂 Malabar Onam Train Shortage Sparks MP Protest

Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He raised concerns about the severe shortage and alleged discrimination in special train services for Onam in the Malabar region. Over 80% of announced special services focus on south Kerala, leaving the Malabar region underserved. The Chennai-Mangaluru special train for Uthradam is insufficient, having only six sleeper carriages. Raghavan requested extra trains and more carriages, to which Vaishnaw promised prompt action. 🚄

🌍 Trump asserts US dominance over Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump declared that the United States holds 'total control' over the Hormuz Strait. He made these strong statements regarding Iran in the Middle East. The remarks were made during recent international discussions. Trump further labeled Iran as the 'bully of Middle East' in his commentary. This signals continued US assertiveness in regional geopolitical matters. 🌍

🌠 Dead stars spiraling inward at record speed 🌠

An international team, led by IUCAA Pune astronomers, discovered two white dwarfs rapidly spiraling toward each other. These stellar remnants, located in the eRASSU J0608 system, complete an orbit in about six minutes. The study, published on August 10, tracked this evolution using data from the Einstein Probe and NASA’s NICER telescope. This extreme binary is shrinking quickly due to gravitational waves, making it a key target for future space observatories. Researchers plan to monitor it further with X-ray telescopes to better understand its properties.