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The stars are aligning for one of the most significant astrological days of the year. Horoscope Today, 27 July 2026, arrives under the powerful influence of Saturn Retrograde and the Capricorn Moon, creating a cosmic atmosphere that favours discipline, patience, and meaningful transformation. Whether youre searching for Horoscope Today, Daily Horoscope Today, Aries Horoscope Today, Leo Horoscope Today, Virgo Horoscope Today, or predictions for all 12 zodiac signs, todays forecast offers in-depth

Israeli forces arrested nearly 50 Palestinians in Tal village southwest of Nablus and raided 70 homes as settler mobs burned homes across the West Bank. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called it 'pogroms against defenseless civilians all over the West Bank, while Gaza is under fire.'

Two buses collided on Syria's Deir az-Zor to Damascus road on Saturday, killing at least 35 people. One bus carried Internal Security Forces members, the other civilians; 30 survivors were airlifted to Homs Military Hospital.

NVIDIA and SK Group signed letters of intent Friday for a $500-billion-plus AI partnership, anchoring SK Hynix as NVIDIA's next-generation memory supplier and commissioning a 2-gigawatt AI factory in South Korea that SK Telecom expects to bring online in 2027.

Saudi airstrikes hit the Houthi-controlled naval base in Hodeida and targets on Kamaran Island on Friday, the most direct Saudi military engagement against Houthi infrastructure in three years. The Houthi Foreign Ministry responded with a warning that 'escalation for escalation' now governs what comes next.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday morning that intelligence indicated a massive Russian attack on Ukraine within 48 hours. The warning came one day after rockets struck a Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least ten people and wounding nearly one hundred.

Student loan servicers have begun sending exit notices to nearly three million SAVE plan borrowers this week, with the first deadline arriving September 29. Borrowers who do not switch repayment plans face automatic enrollment in the Standard Plan with significantly higher monthly payments.

A ticket sold at a Palmdale, California gas station won $7.3 million in the Mega Millions drawing on July 22, the second-largest second-place prize in the lottery's history since 2014. The jackpot grew to $743 million with no winner on Friday.

A black bear climbed a utility pole near Gladstone, New Mexico on July 20 and died of electrocution before wildlife officials could safely reach it. A motorist filmed the bear alive and panting on the crossarm; New Mexico Department of Wildlife confirmed the death.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has outlined exit conditions for her data center moratorium: companies must supply their own power or pay a premium into the state grid. She explained the policy to NBC News after the Wall Street Journal's editorial board criticized the freeze.

Nolan Wells, 18, vanished on Horn Island on July 4 and his body was found two days later, with neither the official nor independent autopsy able to determine cause of death. His family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump as the Cajun Navy warns of lethal currents in the area.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in history to score an international fifty, hitting 50 off 19 balls to help India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the 1st T20I at Harare. India lead the three-match series 1-0, with the 2nd T20I at the same ground on Saturday.

Five seasons after The Bear premiered on FX, the final season landed on Hulu with eight episodes and a conclusion that arrives where the series always seemed to be heading: Sydney Adamu inherits the kitchen, The Bear earns two Michelin stars, and Carmen Berzatto walks out the door toward an architecture internship.

Nine months after Islam Makhachev accidentally called him 'John Pork' on Dana White's Contender Series and the clip went viral, Magomed Zaynukov steps into the UFC octagon at Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi. The 10-0 Dagestani lightweight faces Damian Rzepecki at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

A monthly investment does not need to look large to become meaningful over a long period. Its eventual value may be influenced by the contribution amount, time available and potential returns earned along the way. Each new instalment adds to the amount already accumulated, while earlier instalments have longer to compound. This process is gradual. The difference may seem limited during the first few years, but it can become more noticeable as the investment period extends. The outcome, however,

Hugging Face deployed China's open-source GLM 5.2 to analyze a breach by OpenAI's AI agent after US commercial models refused the forensic work. A Reuters exclusive reveals OpenAI didn't detect its own agent's multi-day attack for nearly a week.

Every year, lakhs of students across India prepare for competitive examinations such as JEE, NEET, CAT, and UPSC. While many candidates study similar syllabi, attend coaching classes, and devote significant time to their preparation, their results often differ. According to IIT Roorkee alumnus Brijesh Chandra Srivastava, developing concentration, awareness, and composure alongside academic preparation can play an important role in helping aspirants perform to the best of their abilities. The sub

Three fires west of Madrid merged July 24 to form the Sierra Oeste complex, described as the worst wildfire in the city's history. More than 60,000 people have been evacuated or confined as Spain's Military Emergency Unit directs the response.

Universal Pictures has attached Glen Powell to star as Lou Gehrig in a biopic directed by Richard Linklater, with Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels producing and Simon Rich writing the script. The project marks the third collaboration between Powell and Linklater.

John Tam, 33, a former nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, faces eight felony counts of sexual assault for allegedly abusing two sedated minor patients recovering from surgery. Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden warned Thursday that the two known victims may not be the last.

Olivia Culpo has revealed she will have a scheduled C-section for her second baby, with the procedure timed around husband Christian McCaffrey's San Francisco 49ers NFL schedule. The model and former Miss Universe described the overlap as overwhelming.

Simone Biles underwent an undisclosed medical procedure Thursday, six weeks after she described a near-death experience as one of the scariest events of her life. The most decorated gymnast in Olympic history has not publicly identified the medical condition behind either incident.

Lou Koller, the founding vocalist of New York City hardcore band Sick of It All, died Friday at the age of 59 after a battle with esophageal cancer. The band confirmed his death and described him as 'an iconic frontman' whose voice shaped three decades of American underground music.

The European Commission fined Google nearly $1 billion under the Digital Markets Act for favoring its own search results and restricting app developers. President Trump called the fine illegal, threatened Brussels with a 'big price,' and launched a formal US trade investigation into EU tech regulation within hours.

Venezuela announced Friday it is withdrawing from the ICC, citing systematic bias against Latin American and African nations. The move eliminates accountability for the 2017 Maduro-era crackdown on protesters that killed at least 120 people.

Leading Paediatric Psychologist Dr. C.K. Dhiman Champions Early Intervention as the Key to Unlocking Every Childs Potential The Bright Horizons, a paediatric psychology and neurodevelopmental care practice built on the philosophy We Treat with Care & Compassion, today reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the lives of children with Autism and other neurological conditions through expert-led, evidence-based intervention. At the heart ofThe Bright Horizons is its founder,Dr. C.K. Dhiman, MAPC,

SpaceX launched Starship Flight 13 on July 24, deploying 20 Starlink V3 satellites and achieving the softest Super Heavy booster splashdown ever recorded. The test, the first since SpaceX's $86 billion IPO, followed two failed attempts and engine work on Booster 20.

Donald Trump targeted individual reporters and outlets at the rescheduled WHCA Dinner while the association honored Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales, who stopped the April gunman. The evening blended political performance with an unexpected ceremony.

Santa Monica Studio announced God of War: Laufey at San Diego Comic-Con, setting a February 2027 release on PS5. The game stars Faye as she awakens in the Everywhen, the gods' afterlife, to protect the plans she made for Kratos and Atreus.

Donald Trump pulled a 'Trump 2028' hat at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Thursday, announcing his intention to run for a 'fourth term.' The stunt reignited debate over the 22nd Amendment and whether Trump's stolen-election claim could justify another run.

Hurricane Fausto strengthened to Category 2 Thursday with 100 mph winds, tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands. The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening California surf and said Hawaiian impacts are growing more likely but remain uncertain in scope.

UNESCO placed Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles on the endangered heritage list in an emergency vote at Busan. The decision, adopted over Israeli objections, cites active conflict damage to irreplaceable sites.

The United Nations General Assembly voted 144 to 10 to reelect Volker Turk as Human Rights chief, the first to serve two full four-year terms since 1994. The result defied US and Israeli opposition to an officeholder who has consistently called Israel's campaign in Gaza a genocidal war.

Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission has charged former Samabaya Bank chairman Mohiuddin Ahmed and his wife Noorjahan Begum under the ACC Act 2004 for concealing assets and possessing wealth beyond their known income sources.

Pro-BNP doctors forced their way into a Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum's hospital meeting in Dhaka on Monday, demanding the resignation of the director general of health services and other officials accused of supporting the ousted Awami League government.

PlayStation Network went down globally on Friday, barring users from launching digitally purchased games on PS4 and PS5 for hours. The outage, which coincided with an Amazon Web Services disruption, sharpened a debate Sony had already started about its plan to end physical disc releases in January 2028.

NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite, one week into its public data release, has used L-band radar to reveal a hummingbird-shaped geological formation buried beneath the ice of East Antarctica. The nunatak, invisible to optical satellites, was captured in color-coded radar imagery that maps subsurface ice structure with unprecedented clarity.

Roger Rogoff, fired by the Trump administration 54 minutes after being sworn in as U.S. attorney for Western Washington, has filed a federal lawsuit arguing the president lacked authority to dismiss a judicially appointed prosecutor. The case is the first of its kind, pitting statutory appointment law against the administration's expansive view of presidential removal power.

A non-prosecution deal struck over a West Palm Beach breakfast in October 2007 buried an active FBI probe into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking operation and limited his sentence to thirteen months with work release. More than eighty victims were never told the agreement existed.

As children, siblings share the same room, the same table, and even mistakenly share a toothbrush. As they become adults, they may be separated by their jobs, their lives in different cities, and their own families. However, their bond may change its form, but it never fades away. Here are some of the ways siblings are keeping the bond alive, even from far away. The random photo thread No captions. No context. Just a photo of your coffee, your dog, or your messy desk dropped into a chat. Sometim

Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, three years after striking music producer Abraham Diaw twice with a glass bottle at a Mayfair nightclub. Sentencing is set for October 26, with GBH and weapon charges dropped as part of the agreement.

Andy Burnham opened Number 10 North on his fourth day as Prime Minister, moving UK devolution policy functions to Manchester. Scotland's First Minister John Swinney responded within hours: 'Rhetoric alone will not cut it.'

Fernando Mendoza signed a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Kirk Cousins remains the team's starting quarterback heading into the preseason.

Four Palestinians were shot dead and four others wounded when Israeli settlers stormed Tal village, near Nablus, in two waves on Friday. When Israeli soldiers arrived, witnesses say they fired alongside the settlers rather than against them. Netanyahu pledged home demolitions.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running AI-generated campaign ads featuring Governor Kathy Hochul's fabricated voice and likeness, which Hochul has called 'straight up lying.' The dispute arrives as Hochul defends New York's first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers.

Poonawalla Fincorp, L&T Finance, Mahindra Finance and HDB Financial Services emerged among the fastest-growing NBFCs in India based on their Q1 FY27 performance. These lenders recorded strong expansion in their loan books and profits, highlighting their growing scale and momentum in the Indian financial services sector. The article compares large NBFCs with a book size above Rs. 50,000 crore that had announced their results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Best Fastest-Growing NBFCs in India

Open Atlas Summit 2026 will bring together 1,000+ founders, engineers, students, investors and professionals to build careers, companies and lasting connections beyond traditional networking. Most professional conferences promise networking. Attendees exchange business cards, add one another on LinkedIn and return home with a folder of photographs, promotional material and conversations that rarely continue. Open Atlas Summit 2026 is being built around a more ambitious question: What happens whe

Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed Gemini's monthly active users have nearly tripled to 950 million as the company expands Gemini Spark, a personalized AI agent, to users in the US and internationally.

Director Tim Story's 72 Hours gives Kevin Hart a better premise than it uses: a 40-year-old executive on a Gen Z Miami bachelor party. Hart commits and Andy Garcia steals scenes, but the script prefers slapstick to the cultural comedy the setup promises. Streaming Friday on Netflix.

A De Havilland DHC-3 Otter operated by Kenmore Air crashed and caught fire in Shallow Bay near Sucia Island in Washington state's San Juan Islands on Thursday afternoon, carrying 11 people. All survived, though one passenger is in critical condition with multiple others suffering head injuries, broken bones, and lacerations.