⚽ Real Madrid's friendly win: Stars and flops

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña in their penultimate friendly match of the season. The match took place on Wednesday night, featuring performances from various players at the Santiago Bernabeu. Brahim Diaz scored the only goal during the first half of the game. Jose Mourinho was utilizing this friendly to build squad fitness before the final game against Schalke on Saturday. Bernardo Silva shone as a star, while Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger were noted as flops.

🏆 Cena vs Orton: Who's the ultimate WWE legend?

John Cena and Randy Orton built a massive rivalry spanning three WWE eras, making them defining stars of the Ruthless Aggression Era. Both were multiple world champions, with Cena boasting 16 reigns and Orton having 14. Cena became a franchise player known for merchandise and charity, while Orton earned fame as the 'Apex Predator.' Cena's mainstream visibility is huge, but Orton's consistency and in-ring skill are top-tier. Their decades-long clash cemented them as WWE's most iconic figures.

🧠 Brain spots language network even when you're chilling

Researchers discovered a language-specific neuron network in the adult human brain using fMRI scans. This was found in over 1,900 scans from 1,199 individuals, led by Cory Shain at Stanford. The network is generally in the left hemisphere's frontal and temporal regions, showing individual variations. This finding could help develop new therapies for communication issues from strokes or injuries. Scientists can identify this stable structure regardless of whether a person is doing a language task. 🧠

🛡️ Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink defence deal

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement last week. This pact involves senior ministers from the three nations and aims to deepen defence industry cooperation. The agreement, signed on August 7, stipulates that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Mechanisms will be established for high-level coordination, including joint exercises and tech sharing. Turkiye stated the pact is open to expansion, with Egypt being a potential candidate. 🤝

🏛️ Kerala HC overturns FCRA denial for two NGOs

The Kerala High Court overturned the Union Home Ministry's refusal to renew the FCRA registration for two Kerala-based NGOs. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas found that the Intelligence Bureau reports lacked evidence of any violation against either organization. The court directed the competent authority to reconsider both applications within three months from August 11. The NGOs, Kerala Social Service Forum and Save A Family Plan India, have held FCRA registration since 1985. The ruling stressed that peaceful protest cannot be automatically deemed an 'undesirable purpose'.

🎬 Kanikka on Kiara comparison and Batwara 1947

Actor Kanikka Kapur shared details about her upcoming film, Batwara 1947, which stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. She revealed that director Rajkumar Santoshi noticed her work in Dono and cast her after three audition rounds. Kanikka addressed social media comparisons to Kiara Advani, stating she's tired of answering the question. The film explores the Partition from the perspective of the other side, Pakistan. Her grandparents are actively promoting the film now that the release is close.

⚖️ Meghalaya Bar Associations expel Advocate General Amit Kumar

The High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association and Shillong Bar Association have removed Advocate General Amit Kumar from their rolls. This action followed a joint meeting on August 5, where over 400 advocates attended the session. Kumar was removed for making generalized statements claiming bar associations failed to protect women lawyers. These statements were made during a suo motu case hearing concerning an advocate's physical assault in Shillong. The bar bodies are now waiting for the State government's response to their demand for his removal. ⚖️

📱 iQOO Z11 gets tested: AI, big battery, curved screen

The upcoming iQOO Z11 impressed with its curved AMOLED display, massive battery, and focus on AI features. This phone is positioned by iQOO in the under-Rs 40,000 segment for its India launch on August 20. The device features AI Creation tools like Summary, Polish, and Extend, which aid academic tasks. These AI tools are accessible within Notes and DocMaster and via the system clipboard. The phone is specifically designed with students in mind for daily study needs. 📚

🗣️ Rahul Gandhi slams Modi on Iran war sidelines

Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of staying on the sidelines during the Iran conflict mediation. He stated that India missed a big opportunity to use its ties with Iran and the US in this regional issue. The Iran-US war started in February after strikes, leading to a temporary April ceasefire mediated by Pakistan. Gandhi argued India should have been more relevant using its existing friendships to de-escalate the tensions. He also criticized the government on the China border issue and targeted the RSS organization. 🇮🇳

📉 US Producer Prices Flat in July 📉

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in July. This data comes from the BLS, showing a flat wholesale cost for goods and services for the month. On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 4.7% for the 12 months ending in July. This flat reading was below the 0.2% Dow Jones consensus estimate, providing a small positive sign for inflation. Traders are now looking at future readings as the market processes this inflation print.

🩺 Pixel Watch 5 adds insulin resistance tracking

Google unveiled Insulin Resistance Trends as one of four new Health Guardian features at Made by Google 2026. This feature is coming to eligible Pixel Watches and Fitbit Air devices. It analyzes physiological data over multiple weeks to estimate insulin resistance trends without needing blood tests. This wearable data could provide earlier warnings for conditions before blood sugar significantly rises. Users should discuss any persistent worrying trends with a clinician, as the watch does not measure glucose directly.