Epic Universe fans, mark August 20th! NBC will premiere "Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe" at 9 PM, streaming on Peacock the next day. Hosted by Joe Manganiello, the special features stars like Steven Spielberg, Michelle Yeoh, and Vin Diesel, offering a peek into the park's creation and immersive storytelling. A three-part docuseries, "Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks," is also coming in 2025.

Heads up, travelers! A new "visa integrity fee" is coming for those needing nonimmigrant visas to enter the U.S., potentially adding $250 or more to your trip budget. This fee, stemming from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, applies to tourists, business travelers, and international students. Reimbursement details are unclear, and the start date is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for updates!

Palantir, an AI company, has seen its stock skyrocket. Shyam Sankar, Palantir's CTO, is key to this success. His 'forward deployed engineer' approach helps clients solve problems quickly. Palantir's tech is used from tracking viruses to aiding Ukraine. Controversies exist, but Palantir aims for global expansion. Sankar's net worth crossed $1.3 billion, marking a major milestone.

Planning a Disney World trip? Elevate your park style with a simple, affordable upgrade! AllEars recommends fun, checkered fabric shoelaces for just $3. These durable nylon and cotton laces fit most lace-up shoes, adding a pop of color to your everyday park footwear. A cheap and easy way to refresh your look, these shoelaces are a must-have fashion accessory for your Disney adventure.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a thinner, lighter design with upgraded cover and inner screens. It features enhanced cameras, including a 200MP primary sensor, and runs on One UI 8 based on Android 16. Priced from Rs. 1,74,999, it's the priciest phone in India. Battery life and charging speed remain concerns. Overall, it's a significant upgrade, but the high cost and some shortcomings persist.

Shubman Gill silenced critics with a stellar England tour, topping the Test series with 754 runs at an average of 75.40. In 2025, he's amassed 1,234 runs across formats, second only to Ben Duckett's 1,290. Gill's impressive performance, including six centuries, cements his place in the Indian batting lineup, overshadowing rivals like KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.

Australia's T20I team boasts a powerful batting lineup, leading strike rate charts since last year. Key players like Maxwell, Head, Marsh, David, and Inglis contribute significantly. While Australia leads with a strike rate of 157.03, India closely follows at 150.45. Although Australia has scored more runs, India has hit more fours and sixes. Can Australia maintain this form against South Africa?

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns over the Income Tax Bill's withdrawal from Lok Sabha. The bill was withdrawn to incorporate 285 Select Committee suggestions. Rijiju clarified that reintroducing a bill after amendments is standard procedure. He assured that previous work on the bill would be retained. The revised bill, aiming to simplify taxes, will be tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

India supports the upcoming US-Russia summit in Alaska on August 15, 2025, aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis. The Ministry of External Affairs referenced PM Modi's stance against war. This marks Putin's first US visit since 2015. Discussions will focus on a peaceful resolution, though Ukraine opposes land concessions. Trump's envoy met with Putin, amidst new tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) released new images of Pakistani military targets struck during Operation Sindoor. The images show damage to radar installations, airbases, and aircraft hangars. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh announced that India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft. The operation was in response to the killing of 26 tourists by Pakistan-linked terrorists.