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Health News Today: New Discoveries, Warnings & Tips

🧬 Medical Breakthroughs 1. New Alzheimer’s Targets Discovered Researchers have identified over 200 previously unknown proteins that may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery could pave the way for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments. ( ScienceDaily ) 2. AI Enhances Gene Analysis The NIH has developed an AI agent that improves the accuracy of gene set analysis by leveraging expert-curated databases. This advancement could lead to better understanding of how diseases affect gene groups. ( National Institutes of Health (NIH) ) 3. Exercise-Based Rehab for Atrial Fibrillation A study found that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces recurrence and severity of atrial fibrillation, while improving mental quality of life and exercise capacity. However, it does not impact mortality or serious adverse events. ( News-Medical ) ⚠️ Health Warnings 1. Synthetic Opioid Found in Street Drugs A powerful new synthetic opioid, up to 1000 times stronger than morphine,...

Weather Alert: Storms, Floods & Forecasts You Shouldn’t Ignore

Weather for Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh: Current Conditions: Cloudy, 83°F (28°C) Daily Forecast: Friday, August 1: Low: 80°F (27°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Periods of rain and drizzle beginning in the late morning Saturday, August 2: Low: 80°F (27°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Periods of rain in the morning; otherwise, overcast Sunday, August 3: Low: 80°F (26°C), High: 89°F (32°C), Description: Periods of rain Monday, August 4: Low: 80°F (26°C), High: 87°F (31°C), Description: Periods of rain Tuesday, August 5: Low: 79°F (26°C), High: 89°F (31°C), Description: Rain at times Wednesday, August 6: Low: 79°F (26°C), High: 87°F (30°C), Description: Occasional rain Thursday, August 7: Low: 78°F (25°C), High: 85°F (30°C), Description: Rain Here’s a comprehensive weather alert and climate update for Dhaka and Bangladesh : 🌧️1. Current & Upcoming Weather in Dhaka Expect persistent rain and drizzle through the week, especially from August 1 ...

Entertainment Buzz: Celebrity News, Movie Releases & More

🎬 Movie Premieres & Releases The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked Gun reboot drop in theaters today—Bad Guys 2 continues the animated heist saga, while Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in the comedy revival. ( FilmiBeat , Wikipedia ) Freakier Friday , the long-awaited sequel starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, hits theaters on August 8. Fans are buzzing as their on-screen reunion draws near. ( FilmiBeat ) Lilo & Stitch (2025) crossed the $1 billion box office milestone, becoming the highest‑grossing live-action/animated hybrid of the year. ( Wikipedia ) 📺 Streaming & TV Highlights Netflix’s August slate includes July Murder Club , Hostage , season 2 of Wednesday (premiering Aug 6), and My Oxford Year , launching today. ( people.com ) Apple TV+ releases the Jason Momoa epic Chief of War today, while Hulu debuts King of the Hill Season 14 on Aug 4, and Platonic Season 2 arrives on Aug 6. ( tomsguide.com ) 🌟 Celeb Buzz & Indust...

Sports News Roundup: Wins, Losses & Upcoming Matches

⚽ Soccer / Leagues Cup Highlights New York Red Bulls edged Guadalajara 1‑0 , with Emil Forsberg scoring a stoppage-time free-kick. FC Cincinnati triumphed 3‑2 over Monterrey , thanks to Luka Orellano’s decisive goal and Pavel Bucha’s late insurance tally. FC Juárez routed Charlotte FC 4‑1 ; Charlotte’s Idan Toklomati received a red card in the 80th minute. Seattle Sounders dominated Cruz Azul 7‑0 , while LA Galaxy defeated Tijuana 5‑2 to kick off the group stage. More actionful Leagues Cup matches are underway across the U.S.–Mexico tournament. ( Reuters ) ⚾ Baseball — Crazy Opener & Trade Buzz Atlanta Braves scored eight runs in the 8th inning, but the Cincinnati Reds matched them with eight straight hits. Marcell Ozuna drove in the winning run in the 10th, sealing a 12‑11 Braves victory. This rare feat marked only the third time both teams scored eight runs in the same inning. ( Reuters ) Minnesota Twins reshaped their roster with nine trades ...

Economic News 2025: Market Trends, Inflation, and What to Expect

🌏 Global Economy & Growth Outlook IMF Updates Stable Forecast The International Monetary Fund revised its global growth estimate to 3.0% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026 , reflecting resilience despite trade disruptions and U.S. tariffs. Growth is modest but broadly in line with past decade averages.( IMF , Reuters , Reuters ) Emerging Markets Doing Better Than Expected The IMF raised its 2025 GDP projection for emerging markets to 4.1% , driven in part by stronger-than-expected performance in China.( The Guardian , Reuters ) Weaker Growth in Developing Countries Projections show many developing economies will grow around 3.8% , slowing global per-capita income growth and raising concerns about job creation.( World Bank , Morgan Stanley ) 💹 Inflation & Price Pressures U.S. Inflation Rises in June Tariff-related price increases pushed inflation higher. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year, Heating PC...

Tech News Today: Innovations, Startups & Big Tech Moves

🧠 Innovation & Startups: What’s New Y Combinator unveils six AI-driven startup themes for its Fall 2025 cohort, including public sector AI tools, vocational training platforms, multi-agent infrastructure, and AI-native enterprise SaaS. It even hinted at encouraging DOGE‑related innovation. ( TechCrunch , Business Insider ) AI startup SixSense , founded by a female entrepreneur, raised $8.5M to build custom semiconductor solutions—marking a positive step for diverse innovation in AI chip tech. ( Medium ) Kiro’s AI IDE has instituted a waitlist due to overwhelming demand, signaling developer interest in advanced AI-enhanced coding platforms. ( Medium ) Fintech unicorn Ramp raised $500M in Series E-2 , doubling its valuation to $22.5B—underscoring the investment momentum behind AI-powered financial infrastructure. ( fintechfutures.com ) 🏢 Big Tech Moves & Market Strategy Apple is actively pursuing M&A deals in 2025—from small studios to AI talent...

Politics Today: Key Decisions and Reactions You Missed

Here are the key political developments from around the world today that you might have missed—covering major decisions, leadership changes, and public reactions as of August 1, 2025 : 🏛️ Political Highlights & Reactions 1. U.S. Imposes Broad New Tariffs on 68 Countries President Trump issued an executive order to implement sweeping tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the EU, effective August 7. India faces a flat 25% tariff, with exemptions for pharmaceuticals and electronics. The move has sparked widespread market reactions and diplomatic friction. Chinese, Canadian, Brazilian, Taiwanese imports among those hit U.S. markets fell and global partners expressed alarm Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged nations not to “panic,” asserting continued leverage for negotiation ( AP News , US News , Business Insider ) 2. Russia Reasserts War Goals in Ukraine President Putin reaffirmed Russia’s unchanged military objectives in Ukraine and a...