News Capsule for the Month of August 2026

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  The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Kochi Corporation ordered by HC to establish guidelines for footpath maintenance.  Kochi Metro registers record operating profit on higher ridership, non-fare revenue.  Wetland plots allotted to Vallarpadam project evictees to be made habitable.  Kerala rains: Seven dead as floods and landslides trigger statewide crisis.  Mammootty visits Cochin Haneefa's new home, stands in silent tribute before actor's portraits.  As Kerala battles floods, forest team risks lives to save trapped deer.  Plans afoot to lengthen all Ernakulam Junction railway station platforms.  Yellow alert in Delhi, Rains to continue in Kerala, schools closed in Dehradun. BMW, Harley-Davidson theft in Kerala takes dramatic twist as family refuses complaint. Kerala reservoirs reco...
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Why are Americans angry?

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This is a very short article based on popular social media discourses I encounter every day. I am not going to make a judgement on them but just going to enlist them. These are multiple perspectives handpicked and aggregated. 

Credit- Fred Murphy

Americans are angry because-

  • 1.1 million Americans died during COVID-19 which is much higher than the number of deaths during World War II.
  • The exit of the USA from Afghanistan was chaotic and many were shocked by the lack of proper execution on the ground which led to the fall of Kabul in the hands of the Taliban which was a massive costly affair for the  American taxpayer.
  • On January 6th Insurrection and Aftermath.
  • The high inflation in the country has pushed the cost of living.
  • High Gas Prices Aftermath Russia-Ukraine War.
  • Roe vs Wade was overturned. 
  • They hate guns and gun violence but no one is doing anything on that. \
  • Politicians take money from gun lobby only do nothing. 
  • Billions are being spent on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan while Americans are struggling. 
  • A convicted felon is still not in prison and able to do anything due to privilege. 
  • They have to choose between an Old Man and a Con Man.
  • People need a solution to the Southern Border. 
  • The current judiciary is the most conservative ever and their agenda is pretty much clear.
  • The president and ex-President are now going to have immunity for certain actions. 
  • They need an alternative to both the Presidential candidates. 
  • Biden is too old and Trump is always lying.
  • The first Presidential Debate was a sham. 
  • CNN failed to do fact-checking. 
  • Project 2025. 


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