⚽ Real Madrid bags Yan Diomande for big money

Real Madrid officially secured winger Yan Diomande with a seven-year contract until June 30, 2033. The 19-year-old joined the club from RB Leipzig, valued at €125 million guaranteed plus €15 million bonuses. This transfer marks the most expensive signing in Madrid's history, despite his late start in professional football. His journey involved various setbacks, from plastic sandals in Abidjan to rejections in the US. Diomande offers Mourinho a dynamic attacker capable of breaking defensive lines. 🚀

🎬 Michael 2 filming set for late 2026

Filming for 'Michael 2' is set to commence around the end of 2026 or early 2027. The production company is moving forward with the sequel following the massive success of the first film. The aim is to release the second movie by the end of 2027, potentially pushing to early 2028. Adam Fogelson mentioned that some omitted parts from the first film might be included in the sequel. The first film detailed Michael Jackson's journey up to the 1987 'Bad' tour. 👑

🤖 Microsoft forced OneDrive Photos onto Windows 11

Microsoft admitted to force-installing the AI-powered OneDrive Photos app on Windows 11 PCs. This rollout occurred across consumer devices, though it also appeared on enterprise PCs managed via Intune. The app automatically adds to all Windows 11 PCs with the OneDrive sync client present. Microsoft clarified that the AI 'People' feature runs in the cloud and does not train on local photos. An update is coming to allow users to remove OneDrive Photos separately from the main OneDrive client.

⚖️ Meta faces huge fine over kids' mental health

A US court has mandated that Meta must pay a substantial amount of money to address concerns regarding children's mental well-being. The lawsuit involves Meta Platforms, Inc., and was brought forward in a US court setting. The court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million to settle the claims related to platform design. This action stems from growing public and regulatory pressure over social media's impact on youth. Future monitoring will be put in place to ensure Meta adheres to the court's guidelines moving forward. ⚖️

📈 Stock Market Update: What to Know Before Trading

The Indian benchmark indices saw mixed trading as gains from Reliance Industries and SBI were balanced by losses in Bharti Airtel and others. The Sensex closed 0.48% higher at 78,954.76, while the Nifty 50 finished slightly up at 24,636. Asian markets were mixed as investors watched crude oil prices and the US jobs report. Traders also monitored commodity movements amid reports of Iranian activity in the Strait of Hormuz. 📈

😟 Can stress really cause acne breakouts?

While stress is often blamed for acne, dermatologists say it's rarely the sole cause. Higher perceived stress is linked to more severe acne, which affects about 9.4% of the global population. Stress activates the HPA axis, increasing cortisol and inflammation that can worsen skin issues. However, hormonal disorders and medications must be checked before blaming stress alone. Experts suggest combining lifestyle changes with evidence-based medical treatment. 😟

🎤 Raw Mango drops handloom rap to vibe with tradition

Raw Mango collaborated with rapper Adil Kalyanpur to release the track "Handloom Y’All" on August 7. Designer Sanjay Garg from Raw Mango used this music to promote India's living textile traditions. The collaboration aims to introduce handloom to a wider, contemporary audience. Garg views handloom as a crucial part of India's cultural identity, not just a relic of the past. This initiative supports the massive handloom-weaving community across India. 🧵

📣 Rahul backs student protests against flawed education

Rahul Gandhi stated that all governments must reform the education system, calling it 'collapsed' and 'oppressive'. He made this comment on Thursday, responding to Instagram queries regarding the ongoing Jharkhand student protests. This follows his party, Congress, meeting CM Hemant Soren, as Congress is in the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand. The outreach came after he met young activists involved in the recent NEET agitation in Delhi. Rahul also criticized the government, alleging they use thugs to force student apologies.

🚗 Porsche to BMW: Bank Fraud Exposes Luxury Spending

The Enforcement Directorate has accused a former deputy vice-president of Kotak Mahindra Bank of buying luxury cars like Porsche and BMW. This individual and others were operating in Panchkula, Haryana, and involved in siphoning funds from the Panchkula municipal corporation. The agency has attached assets worth ₹131.13 crore in this money laundering case. The fraud involved diverting the civic body’s fixed deposits, defrauding the Haryana government of over ₹100 crore. Next, the investigation continues into the misuse of fake bank accounts and assets. 💰

🎬 Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' sees collection dip on Day 15

Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' saw a further decline in its box office collections on Day 15. The movie was in theaters across India and internationally, with Sacnilk reporting a Rs 1.60 crore India net collection. This performance was on the third Thursday, marking a 20 percent drop from the previous day's Rs 2 crore earnings. Overall, the worldwide gross for 'Jana Nayagan' has now reached Rs 308.67 crore. The film will face new competition from Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' releasing on August 14.

🔥 Jana Nayagan collections dip on day 15

Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' saw a decline in box office collections on its 15th day. The action entertainer is performing across India and overseas, with a worldwide gross reaching Rs 308.67 crore. On Day 15, the film collected an estimated Rs 1.60 crore net in India across 3,901 shows. The Tamil version continues to lead the earnings, while the overall collections are steadily slowing down. The movie's strong stardom is noted by reviewers, even amid its campaign vehicle status. 🎬