🧑‍💼 Trump jokes about Leavitt leaving White House role

US President Donald Trump joked that Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt prefers her children to him as she prepares to depart her post. This was during a Fox News interview where she stated she needed more time for her two young children. Leavitt announced her exit at the end of August, citing family demands over the job's intensity. Trump praised her work and floated Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams as a possible replacement. The White House has not yet announced who will take over this high-profile role. 🧑‍💼

🤖 OpenAI sells hacking models on Amazon cloud

OpenAI has launched both Daybreak tiers of its cybersecurity program via Amazon Bedrock. This includes GPT-5.6-Cyber, a model trained with fewer safeguards for exploit development. This shift changes how powerful offensive security capabilities are accessed and vetted. Daybreak Red, specifically, requires tighter vetting for vulnerability research and testing. This move converts a bespoke access program into an enterprise-level, scalable service.

🚨 Arunachal student found dead in Kerala; probe starts

An Arunachal Pradesh native, Michi Marpu (20), was found deceased in a rented house room in Kothamangalam, Kerala on Sunday. He was a B Tech student at MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, from Naharlagun. A three-page suicide note was found at the scene, prompting police to register an unnatural death case. Students had recently protested over the college's higher minimum credit requirement compared to other state colleges. A detailed probe is ongoing, with a post-mortem scheduled for Monday after his parents arrived. 😔

🏏 Super Giants clinch first Hundred title at Lord's

The Manchester Super Giants secured their first Hundred title by defeating the Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's. The match saw the Super Giants score 162-5 in 98 balls against the Rockets' total of 158-8. Tim Seifert dominated the chase with a massive 72 runs off just 38 balls in the final. This victory means the Super Giants overcame a late wobble to win the competition. The Rockets, despite finishing top of the table, missed out on a double title this year. 🏆

💥 Solo Sikoa heading to Roman Reigns on Raw

Jey Uso is set to deliver Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns during the upcoming WWE Raw episode. This major segment will take place at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The show also features the World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender Tournament Matches. Chad Gable will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio. Live coverage will be available on Netflix starting at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT. 💥

🚀 Open-source app crushes Phone Link in every way

Sefirah is an open-source app that successfully mimics the concept of Microsoft's Phone Link. It works seamlessly across all Android phones and connects flawlessly with Windows PCs without needing an online account. The app offers features like instant clipboard sync and superior file sharing compared to competitors. Unlike Phone Link, it provides full access to Android file storage and supports call/SMS management for every Android device. This tool sets a high standard for phone-to-PC integration for Windows users.

🎾 Jodar’s Cincinnati Comeback Sparks Debate

Rafael Jodar delivered a spectacular comeback performance in the tournament held in Cincinnati. He demonstrated significant resilience throughout his matches on the court during the event. Specific match details and scores were not provided in the available snippet for this summary. This impressive comeback performance has since sparked ongoing debate among dedicated tennis enthusiasts. Future matches will ultimately determine the final outcome of his current run in the competition. 🎾

😟 Kirpan attack on Sukhbir Badal heats up Punjab politics

A kirpan attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal occurred in Nanded, Maharashtra this week. The incident targets Badal, who is trying to reverse a decade-long electoral decline within his party. This follows a previous firing attempt in December 2024, amidst lingering issues from 2015 sacrilege incidents. Speculation about an alliance with the BJP is high ahead of the February 2027 Assembly elections. These events complicate the battle for the crucial Sikh vote in the upcoming polls. 😟

😠 Jharkhand student protest flares up; effigies burned

Protestors in Jharkhand burned effigies of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav amidst rising agitation over exam irregularities. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch staged the protest at Ranchi’s Albert Ekka Chowk on Sunday. The movement, now in its 23rd day, demands a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam. Protesters feel the Hemant Soren government allies haven't taken concrete action despite their appeals. They threaten a sharper protest if their demands are not met by August 18. 😠

😥 Cambridge under fire after Black professor's death

Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in his London home on Friday following intense media scrutiny of his credentials. The spotlight is now on Cambridge, Durham, and Glasgow universities regarding his alleged overpromotion. Arday resigned after facing accusations about his research and qualifications, having claimed he was diagnosed with autism at age three. Critics argue institutions pushed him into roles for PR benefit and failed to question his background adequately. An investigation into the system that overpromoted him has been called for by various parties. 😥

🌿 Farmer's neglected field becomes wildlife haven

An English farmer stopped intensive wheat farming on his 377-acre site in 1988, unintentionally creating a major nature reserve. The site, near Knotting in Bedfordshire, was officially protected after the Wildlife Trust purchased the land. This followed a successful £1.5 million crowdfunding campaign, supported by over 3,800 donors. The former fields now provide crucial habitat for threatened birds, including half of Bedfordshire's breeding nightingales. The Wildlife Trust plans to manage all 377 acres as a permanent reserve to protect its diverse ecosystems. 🌿