⚽ Why Barca passed on Rashford, United fans shouldn't stress

Michael Carrick commented on Marcus Rashford's return to training after his loan spell at Barcelona. La Liga expert Mark Sochon suggested Barca saw him as a good squad player, not a world-beater during his time in Spain. Despite 14 goals and 14 assists, Flick preferred other options, viewing Rashford mainly as a left winger. Barca ultimately signed Anthony Gordon instead of activating Rashford's £26m buy clause. Sochon believes United fans should be optimistic as Rashford returns to his boyhood club.

🧐 Graphic journalism exposes truth's messy reality

Joe Sacco's new graphic narrative, The Once and Future Riot, explores the complexity of finding truth in the post-truth era. The book focuses on the communalism in the Indian subcontinent, referencing events from the Partition riots to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. Sacco meticulously collects contradictory testimonies from witnesses, officials, and survivors in Uttar Pradesh. He juxtaposes these conflicting accounts, showing how political aftermaths shape the reality of riots. Ultimately, the work forces readers to confront the fractured nature of historical truth rather than offering simple answers. 🧐

🍄 Deep Underground Michigan Hosts Massive Fungal Life

Scientists uncovered a vibrant fungal ecosystem nearly 1,640 feet beneath Michigan's surface. Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed water from gas wells in the state. They identified a total of 689 fungal species, including 13 that were previously unknown to science. The cell densities found were around 250 cells per drop, which is comparable to seawater. This discovery sheds light on deep subsurface life forms.

🇮🇳 PM Modi outlines 7 streams for India's next growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 'Saptadhara,' defining seven core strengths for India's future growth during his Independence Day speech. These streams include manufacturing, farming, technology, Gatishakti, Raksha Shakti, green energy, and soft power. The speech, delivered on Saturday from the Red Fort, aims to make India Aatmanirbhar and developed by leveraging these sectors. Modi called for boosting global competitiveness in manufacturing and making traditional foods global brands. Moving forward, India needs to become a global supplier in defense and lead in green hydrogen. 🚀

🏏 Pant close to Test sixes record in Galle

Rishabh Pant is nearing a major milestone in Test cricket history at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. He needs just three more sixes to become the first Indian batter to reach 100 sixes in Test cricket. Currently, three batters worldwide have achieved this feat, including Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. The stadium itself is hosting its 50th Test, marking a significant regional occasion. Pant's performance will be key for India as they face challenges in the series. 🏏

🎸 Coco 2: Miguel is a teen, Ernesto is back!

Coco 2 is officially heading back to the Land of the Dead for its sequel adventure. Pixar confirmed this at D23, showing a first look of an older Miguel with his guitar. The film is scheduled for release in November 2029, nearly 12 years after the original movie. Antagonist Ernesto de la Cruz will return seeking revenge, forcing teenage Miguel into a difficult alliance with him. More details, like the full cast, are expected later for this highly anticipated sequel.

🚀 India's Glow-Up: From 'Fragile Five' to Powerhouse

PM Modi highlighted a major economic transformation during the 80th Independence Day celebration at Red Fort in New Delhi. He stated that India has emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy over the last 12 years. Specific growth included defense production increasing four times and digital transactions soaring one hundred times. This shift is linked to the government's push for self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The message conveyed is that modern India is now more confident and moves at a much faster pace. 🇮🇳

🎬 Sunny Deol's film gets drowned by Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2

Sunny Deol's film, Batwara 1947, failed to reach ₹10 crore on its opening day. The film starred Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta and was released in India. It opened at ₹5.75 crore net, significantly lower than Awarapan 2's ₹21 crore on the same day. Despite good reviews, the starrer couldn't gain traction against Emraan Hashmi's hit. This performance is the lowest solo opening for Sunny Deol since Bhaiaji Superhit in 2018. 📉

🇮🇳 PM Modi's 7-Point Plan for Developed India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 'Shakti ki Saptdhara,' a seven-point reform agenda for India's progress. This roadmap was announced by PM Modi from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day. The plan covers manufacturing, agriculture, technology, Gati Shakti, defence, green economy, and soft power. These initiatives aim to harness youth potential and drive India toward becoming a Viksit Bharat. The government plans to implement these reforms over the next five to seven years.

🇺🇸 Trump claims girls thanked him for safer D.C.

US President Donald Trump claimed that young, beautiful girls in the White House thanked him for making Washington safer during a political event in Long Island, New York. He highlighted his administration's record on crime while addressing police officers there. The FBI's 2025 crime statistics showed the US homicide rate hit a 75-year low, with violent crime down 9.3% last year. Trump linked this improvement to his law-enforcement measures and National Guard deployment in Washington. Experts, however, noted violent crime rates have been falling since 2022, complicating the cause attribution. 👮

🔭 NASA's COSI telescope set to probe gamma-ray secrets

NASA's Compton Spectrometer and Imager (COSI) is launching soon to study soft-gamma ray emissions in space. This new observatory will operate in Low-Earth Orbit, with a planned launch window in August of 2027. COSI aims to investigate i-process nucleosynthesis and the source of galactic positrons. Researchers tested COSI's ability to detect rare isotopes from this intermediate neutron capture process. The telescope should be able to resolve faint signals from these crucial astrophysical events. 🔭