⚓ US Navy's subs are getting a massive missile upgrade

The US Navy is changing its Virginia-class submarines to guided missile subs (SSGNs) with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM). This shift applies to 19 planned Virginia-class submarines, starting with the future USS Arizona. The VPM adds four tubes, boosting missile capacity from 12 to 40 Tomahawks. This upgrade replaces the role of retiring Ohio-class SSGNs. These next-gen subs will maintain stealth while drastically increasing strike power. 🚀

👑 Roman Reigns' chaotic reign on Raw

Roman Reigns made a triumphant entrance on Raw, showing a slightly more humble side while celebrating his win over Seth Rollins. However, the tension rose when Roman chastised his crew for not handling LA, leading to a street fight between Jacob Fatu and Royce Keys. This brutal match resulted in Jacob Fatu securing the win, solidifying his loyalty to the Tribal Chief. Meanwhile, Ethan Page's heel antics were countered by The Young OG, and Becky Lynch targeted Liv Morgan. 💥

🧑‍🎓 18-year-old becomes youngest male professor globally

An 18-year-old has set a new world record by becoming the youngest male professor. This achievement belongs to the individual from India, marking a significant milestone in academia. The record he broke spans 306 years of history in the field. His entry into the professorship highlights the growing talent pool in Indian education. Further details about his research and future plans are expected to be announced soon. 🧑‍🎓

🏏 Michael Smith joins Pakistan as batting coach

Michael Smith has been appointed as the new batting coach for the Pakistan men's team on a two-year deal. He will be working across both red-ball and white-ball formats for the team in Pakistan. The appointment was confirmed by the PCB on Tuesday, August 4th, to fill a long-vacant specialist role. This move comes after Pakistan suffered a batting collapse during the Tarouba Test against West Indies. Smith will link up with the squad before the three-Test series against England starting on August 19th. 🏏

🚀 Dog's ashes sent 119,000 feet into space

A UK dog owner sent the ashes of his six-year-old French bulldog, Oscar, soaring 119,000 feet into the sky. This emotional tribute was conducted by Jacob Battersby and Callum King from Stockport and Rugby. The launch took place on May 7, 2026, from Rugby, Warwickshire, with the balloon reaching extreme altitudes. The event also served as a real-world test for their pet-tracking startup, Zoomi. The payload was successfully recovered thanks to the GPS tracker, proving the tech worked as planned. 🐕

🚢 Drone attack injures crew near Novorossiysk ship

A cargo ship sustained damage after being targeted by a drone attack. The incident occurred near the port city of Novorossiysk in Russia. Three crew members were injured in the attack. This event highlights increased maritime threats in the region. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the drone strike. 🚢

🌸 UP plans helicopter flower showers for Kanwariyas

The Uttar Pradesh state government is planning aerial floral welcomes for Kanwariyas across seven western districts. This special event will take place on August 9 and August 10 in the region. The schedule details flying times from Lucknow to Baghpat, Saharanpur, and other locations. These arrangements aim to make the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra grand and spiritually enriching for the devotees. The two-day campaign is set to last for a total of nine hours and 55 minutes. 🌸

🏦 HDFC launches specialized savings accounts with perks

HDFC Bank introduced two new savings account variants, 'Max for Seniors' and 'Max for Her,' that include added benefits. These accounts target growing customer segments, specifically seniors and women, across India. The features include cyber fraud insurance, health cover, and extra FD returns, launched on Monday. This move shows banks are competing with lifestyle perks beyond just interest rates. Customers should check minimum balance requirements before switching to these bundled accounts. 🏦

🛰️ NASA's tiny chip helps Moon navigation for Artemis

NASA sent its NavCube3-mini navigation payload to Intuitive Machines for the Artemis missions. This tiny device will be put on the lunar relay satellite, Altus-1, which was delivered on July 13th. The payload, weighing 3.5 pounds, can pinpoint spacecraft using GPS and Galileo signals. This technology is key for the South Pole area where astronauts are planned for 2028. The results will boost future lunar economy navigation systems.

🔬 Sino Bio drops key protein for Alzheimer's research

Sino Biological Inc. has launched its Recombinant Human p-Tau217 Protein to boost Alzheimer’s biomarker assay development. This product is designed to help research into Tau biology and antibody evaluation globally. The protein is precisely phosphorylated at Thr217, achieving over 75% phosphorylation with no activity at Thr181 or Thr231. This release expands Sino Biological's Tau protein offerings to meet rising demand in diagnostics. Researchers can now use this reagent for plasma and CSF-based biomarker studies. 🔬

🔬 Molecular switch linked to ageing brain disease found

Scientists have identified a molecular switch potentially explaining brain vulnerability to diseases like ALS and Huntington's. This research was conducted by Professor Dr David Vilchez's team using the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. The study showed that EPS8 accumulates with age, promoting toxic protein clumping and damaging neurons. Reducing EPS8 activity successfully prevented protein buildup and protected nerve function in the models. These findings suggest EPS8 could be a target for future therapies against neurodegeneration. 🧠