✨ WhatsApp drops new group chat features 📲

WhatsApp is rolling out several updates to enhance group chat organization for users. These features include flexible polls, a new @all alert, and side chats, which help manage group conversations better. Polls now allow setting expiration dates and keeping voter names private for more control. The @all feature notifies all members in chats with over 32 people, usable only by admins. Side chats allow users to branch off for specific conversations without bothering the whole group.

🔒 Passkeys risky for abuse survivors, new research finds

Passkeys, promoted as safer than passwords, present serious risks for individuals experiencing intimate partner abuse. The Cornell research found that abusers could set up their own passkeys on a partner's computer to invade their online space. The study involved 31 participants on Aug 12-14, assessing their ability to spot and stop malicious passkey use. Participants largely failed to identify attacker logins or remove compromised passkeys without researcher help. Services must significantly improve how they help users diagnose and fix account compromises. 😟

🔬 Hidden fault caused New Jersey earthquake

A new study revealed a previously unknown fault structure beneath New Jersey that triggered the April 2024 magnitude 4.8 earthquake. Researchers from Columbia University identified this fault, named the Mountainville Fault, located 3.5 kilometers west of the epicenter. This immature, basement-hosted fault was identified using LiDAR scans and seismic wave data analysis. The team suggests that the misorientation of the major Ramapo Fault may have stressed this smaller fault instead. Further investigation is planned because these hidden faults pose unrecognized seismic hazards on the East Coast. 🔬

🧠 Lecanemab treatment: What are the patient profiles?

A study investigated the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients treated with Lecanemab. Researchers looked at participants across various groups, specifically stratifying them based on Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormality status. The data presented involved specific patient cohorts and treatment timelines. This research aims to better understand how different imaging abnormalities affect treatment outcomes. Future studies will likely build upon these findings to refine patient selection protocols.

💖 From poverty to NYU: Mom's big win

Jeanice Perez, who became a mom at 18 in poverty, used her experience as motivation. She lived in Las Vegas when she raised her daughter Jordyn, who is now 18. Jeanice started saving small amounts, proving consistent effort matters. Jordyn was accepted to her dream school, New York University, after years of planning. Jeanice credits the strong mother-daughter bond as her biggest achievement. 💖

🚨 300 booked for protesting in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Police registered an FIR against 300 unidentified persons for breaking orders banning public assemblies. This action followed student protesters' march to the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday, amid agitation over exam irregularities. The booking stems from disrupting the march and attacking police personnel during the protest. Protests started on July 25, inspired by national concerns over competitive exam mismanagement. Authorities are using video footage to identify the individuals involved in the unrest.

😠 Rahul slams BJP, says Modi can't sleep 😠

Rahul Gandhi stated that the Congress party's role is to help India express itself against imposed orders. Speaking at the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention in New Delhi, he criticized PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah heavily. He mentioned that Amit Shah's disappearance was due to people feeling India's expression for the first time. Gandhi accused the government of suppressing information on the China border and in foreign policy decisions. The Congress aims to challenge the BJP's attempt to enforce a specific political order on the country.

🤝 Revenue Committee meets CM in Chennai

The Revenue Augmentation Committee members met with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai on Thursday. The committee, chaired by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, aims to boost state tax and non-tax revenues. This body recently held its first meeting to discuss revenue enhancement measures. Key attendees included K.P. Krishnan and Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson. The committee's goal is to suggest ways to improve compliance and find new income sources. 📈

🤖 DeepSeek drops V4 Pro AI model

DeepSeek has officially released its V4 Pro model, signaling a major step in its ongoing expansion efforts. This advanced model was announced by the company, marking a significant upgrade in their AI capabilities. The release comes as DeepSeek continues to grow its presence in the competitive AI landscape. This new version promises enhanced performance and broader utility for developers and users alike. Expectations are high for how V4 Pro will reshape current AI applications.

🤖 Apple looking to pay publishers for Siri AI content

Apple is reportedly seeking content deals with online publishers for its new Siri AI functionality. The company has proposed a variable compensation plan, paying only partners whose content is actually used in Siri AI. These potential deals could be worth up to nine figures in total. Apple aims to proactively avoid lawsuits from publishers over AI content usage. Other companies are opting to partner with AI providers rather than facing costly litigation. 🤖

🔥 Haldwani 'purification' row: little-known group in spotlight

A purification ritual in Haldwani has sparked controversy after Mallikarjun Kharge linked it to the BJP. The ritual was actually performed by Shri Ram Sena Dharmarth Seva Nyas, led by Girish Pandey in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. This incident occurred on August 8, 2026, when Kharge addressed a rally there. Pandey claims the act was a response to Kharge's criticism of 'Sanatani organizations' by the BJP and RSS. The Uttarakhand BJP has distanced itself, while Pandey insists it was a matter of divine intervention. 🙏