Bossman's Burger Factory in Dubai has outdone itself by creating a humongous 5-kg burger, smothered in cheese.
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Monday, 24 August 2026
Amul Clarifies After Instagram Creator Raises Concern Over 'Puffy' Lactose-Free Milk Packs
Instagram creator Trishang Shetty raised concerns over Amul lactose-free milk packaging changes after noticing differences in cap and expiry details.
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Sunday, 23 August 2026
Legendary Actor Remade 1960 Steve McQueen Classic, And It Had One of the Biggest Western Openings Ever
Legendary actor Denzel Washington led a modern remake of a classic Western that once starred Hollywood icons Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner.
The Magnificent Seven, directed by Antoine Fuqua, reimagined John Sturges’ 1960 Western of the same name. The original starred Brynner, McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Eli Wallach.
The classic was included among Town & Country’s picks for the greatest Western movies ever made. It adapted Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai but reworked its story for the American Old West.
The original film’s production became known for tension between Brynner and McQueen. Brynner was already famous at the time, while McQueen was still building the career that would eventually make him one of Hollywood’s biggest names.
During filming, McQueen reportedly became frustrated with having less dialogue than Brynner and competed for attention. The movie struggled in North American theaters, but it became a commercial success overseas, especially in Europe.
The film’s success led to three sequels and eventually a remake. More than five decades later, the story returned to theaters in a modern adaptation.
Legendary Actor Denzel Washington Leads Remake of Steve McQueen Classic to Historic Box Office Heights
The 2016 film follows the residents of a small farming town called Rose Creek, who face destruction from a ruthless mining industrialist named Bartholomew Bogue, played by Peter Sarsgaard.
Led by vengeful widow Emma Cullen, played by Haley Bennett, the townspeople recruit seven outlaws and mercenaries to defend their community. Washington stars as Sam Chisolm, a warrant officer and bounty hunter whom Cullen hires to lead the group. He then recruits gambler and gunfighter Josh Faraday, portrayed by Chris Pratt.
The group also includes Civil War sharpshooter Goodnight Robicheaux, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. His loyal companion, Billy Rocks, is a skilled assassin played by Lee Byung-hun.
Vincent D’Onofrio plays eccentric mountain man Jack Horne, while Manuel Garcia-Rulfo portrays Mexican outlaw Vasquez. Martin Sensmeier plays Red Harvest, a Comanche warrior who completes the group. Together, the seven gunfighters prepare to defend Rose Creek against Bogue and his forces.
The $90 million remake made a strong debut when it opened in North American theaters in September 2016. The film earned $35 million during its opening weekend and ranked No. 1 at the domestic box office.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the $35 million debut was among the top Western openings of all time. The film went on to gross $93.4 million domestically and $162.3 million worldwide.
Former Sony worldwide president of marketing and distribution Josh Greenstein credited Washington and Pratt’s star power as part of the film’s appeal.
“It’s great to have a movie with Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt in it. They are proven stars and just so winning, especially together,” Greenstein told the entertainment outlet.
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Saturday, 22 August 2026
On This Date: Nolan Ryan Sets MLB Record That May Never Be Broken
On this day 37 years ago, legendary MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan reached a milestone that may never be broken again.
The date was August 22, 1989, when Ryan notched the 5,000th strikeout of his Hall of Fame career while pitching for the Texas Rangers. Ryan struck out another MLB legend, the late Rickey Henderson, on a 96 mph fastball to obtain this milestone.
On This Date in 1989, Nolan Ryan fanned future Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson for the 5,000th strikeout of his career.⚾
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Ryan would finish his career with an MLB-record 5,714 K and remains the only pitcher to reach the 5,000 mark. Justin Verlander leads all active MLB pitchers… pic.twitter.com/W0PDnZqyHZ
Ryan finished his career with 5,714 strikeouts and still holds the all-time record to this day. Fellow Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson is in second-place with 4,875 strikeouts.
The highest strikeout total by an active pitcher in MLB is Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander, who has 3,554 (eighth all-time). However, Verlander will not beat Ryan’s record given he is set to retire after the 2026 baseball season.
Beyond Verlander, Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer has 3,521 strikeouts, which is good for 10th on the all-time list. That said, Scherzer is 42-years-old, meaning his career is also nearing an end.
Several decades later, Ryan’s record remains and likely won’t be broken anytime soon if ever.
Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale is the next closest active pitcher on the list with 2,745 strikeouts. Sale is 37-years-old and in his 16th MLB season.
Ryan’s Hall of Fame Career
Ryan began his career in 1966 with the New York Mets. Although he helped them win the World Series in 1969, the Mets infamously traded him to the then California Angels in December of 1971.
The right-handed pitcher went on to become an eight-time All-Star, 11-time strikeout leader, two-time National League ERA leader and toss seven no-hitters. Ryan has his number retired by the Angels, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. He is also in the Hall of Fame for the Angels, Astros and Rangers and a part of MLB’s All-Century Team.
Ryan retired from MLB after the 1993 season. He was inducted into Cooperstown in 1999 as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Ryan is tied for the MLB record of 27 seasons played with Adrian Constantine Anson, who was nicknamed “Cap.”
Not only does Ryan have the most seasons played record, his 5,714 strikeout record may never be broken. He achieved this impressive milestone on this date in 1989.
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24 Years of the NFC South: Breaking Down the Most Entertaining Division in Football
The NFC South was created in 2002 when the league realigned after adding the Houston Texans. Since then, it has been one of football’s more entertaining divisions. We’ve seen teams finish in last place one year and win the division the next; in fact, that happened every year from 2002-2007.
The team that has won the NFC South the least is the Atlanta Falcons. They have won four division titles, with their first in 2004 and their most recent in 2016. They have made the playoffs 8 times and appeared in one Super Bowl. Though I suspect Falcons’ fans would rather forget their Super Bowl LI experience.
The Carolina Panthers are in third place with 6 division championships. They have also made the playoffs 8 times since realignment. They have two Super Bowl appearances: Super Bowl XXVIII, which they lost to the New England Patriots 32-29, and Super Bowl 50, which they lost 24-10 after being the league’s most dominant team during the regular season.
The New Orleans Saints are tied for the most division wins with 7; they lead the division in playoff berths with nine. They have made one Super Bowl, that being XLIV, where they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
Related: Why Did Drew Brees Never Win an MVP?
Tied for first with New Orleans is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have also won the division 7 times while making the playoffs eight times. They have won the Super Bowl twice, first with a dominant defensive performance against the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, where they defeated the Oakland Raiders 48-21. Then they were led by Tom Brady, who was scorned after parting ways with the Patriots, helping Tampa Bay best the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV.
The NFC South is my favorite division to watch because I never know what will happen. Tampa Bay had won the division every season from 2020-2024, but the Carolina Panthers usurped them last season. However, it wasn’t like the Panthers had an amazing season; they only went 8-9, the same record as the Buccaneers and Falcons, winning on tiebreakers.
If I had to predict who will win this season, I would have to go with the Panthers to repeat. However, I believe Saints quarterback Tyler Shough could make New Orleans a dark horse. The more I think about it, though, maybe Baker Mayfield will have a chip on his shoulder and ball out, or even Tua Tagovailoa could resurrect his career in Atlanta. Whatever happens, I’m sure it will make for another entertaining season in the NFC South.
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Friday, 21 August 2026
In 1966, Harrison Ford Made His Film Debut, Then Studio Wanted Him to Make a Major Change
Harrison Ford made his film debut in 1966, playing a small role as a bellboy. The film, Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round, was a heist comedy starring James Coburn.
It wasn’t a memorable film, but it was where it all began for Ford. Despite the milestone, the studio wasn’t convinced he was cut out for the industry.
“I was under contract to Columbia Pictures at the time for $150 a week,” he told Variety. “And all the respect that that implies. I was called into the office of the head of the new talent program, and he told me that I had no future in the business. Which was OK.”
The same executive then made an unusual request, an idea he flatly refused.
“And then he asked me to get my hair cut like Elvis Presley,” he recalled. “That I didn’t go along with.”
The exchange became one of the more memorable footnotes of Ford’s early career.
Why a Studio Executive Tried to Change Harrison Ford’s Name
The studio had more than Ford’s hairstyle on its mind. An executive also felt his real name needed to go.
“He thought that ‘Harrison Ford’ was too pretentious a name for a young man,” he told Variety.
At the time, studios routinely renamed young talent to fit a more marketable image. Columbia clearly hoped to apply that same formula to Ford early in his career.
Ford ultimately refused to act on it. He kept his name exactly as it was, despite the studio’s doubts.
That decision turned out to matter more than anyone could have predicted. Ford went on to build one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood history.
Meanwhile, Ford crossed paths with the same executive years later, who owned up to his mistake.
“I met him later, across a crowded dining room,” he recalled. “He sent me a card on which he’d written, ‘I missed my guess.’ I looked around, couldn’t remember which one he was, but then he nodded at me and smiled, and I thought, ‘Oh yeah, I know you.'”
Ford has since starred in the Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner series. Across his career, Ford has grossed more than $12 billion worldwide at the box office.
The name that Columbia once wanted to drop eventually became one of the most recognizable in Hollywood. Decades later, “Harrison Ford” needs no introduction at all.
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Thursday, 20 August 2026
New Winter Precipitation Map Just Released Points to Heavier Snow and Rain Across Dozens of States
The National Weather Service just released a weather map for the upcoming winter months. Based on the currently known conditions, the still-early findings point to dozens of states across America facing heavier snow and rain during the 2026-2027 winter season.
What the Just Released Winter Precipitation Map Shows
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Typically on the third Thursday of each month, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center publishes the latest version of its Seasonal Precipitation Outlook Map. On August 20, 2026, the agency published a new map detailing the precipitation probabilities across the United States for the months of January, February, and March of 2027.
It is important to note that the map was published months in advance, and conditions could certainly change. Still, the new map points to above-average precipitation throughout early 2027. It does not provide any details on whether to expect heavier snowfall or rain across the affected states.
The lighter green regions of the map indicate a 33 to 50% probable chance of above-average precipitation, while the darker green areas indicate a higher than 50% likelihood. Based on the new map, current conditions are pointing to several states leaning toward or likely facing heavier precipitation in early 2027:
The West Coast & Southwest: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Oregon, Idaho, and Utah
The South & Southeast: Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina
The Central & Mid-South: Parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee
The Northeast & Mid-Atlantic: Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Parts of Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
The North: A small part of Alaska
On the other hand, there are some states that are leaning toward below-normal rain and snow in early 2027. The light brown areas of the map indicate a 33 to 50% probable chance of below-average precipitation in early 2027. They include parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Additionally, most of Alaska could also see below-average levels of snow and rain.
Currently, the rest of the states fall in the “equal chances” region, which means the models don’t indicate whether they will face average, above-, or below-normal levels of snow and rain.
How This Map Compares to Last Month’s Outlook
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Comparing this month’s map to the Climate Prediction Center’s Seasonal Precipitation Outlook Map that was published on July 16, 2026, shows that things have changed. Most obviously, the brown area of the map has shrunk significantly outside of Alaska, where it expanded.
While the green area of the map has shrunk in a handful of states, it has overall expanded to cover much more of the country. The conditions could still change, but that indicates that heavier snow and rain falling in the upcoming winter season are becoming more probable as the year progresses.
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