Paige Crowder from Indiana is the mother of Levi, a boy born with Down syndrome. She shares her family's life to help others understand what raising a child with Down syndrome is really like.
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Paige Crowder learned during pregnancy that her son Levi would have Down syndrome.
Down syndrome is a condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
About 5,700 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome each year.
People with Down syndrome can have unique physical traits and learning differences but often lead active lives with support.
Crowder uses her Instagram to show Levi’s personality and daily life, aiming to reduce fear and stereotypes.
She wants other parents to see the child, not just the diagnosis.
Treatments like therapy and special education can help children with Down syndrome reach their potential.
Crowder describes her family life as similar to other families with toddlers, with routines, milestones, and challenges.
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GoFundMe shut down a fundraiser that raised nearly $740,000 for cancer treatment after discovering the fundraiser organizer hid her identity. The fundraiser was for an 81-year-old man’s wife, but the organizer, his daughter, did not disclose their relationship, breaking GoFundMe's rules.
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The fundraiser raised around $740,000 to help pay for cancer treatment.
It was set up by "Erin H," who later admitted she is the daughter of the beneficiary, Donald Johnson.
The fundraiser page did not say Erin was related to Donald Johnson.
GoFundMe received a tip about the organizer’s true identity.
The company removed the fundraiser and refunded donors.
GoFundMe said the fundraiser violated their rules on honesty and transparency.
The company wants to protect donors and maintain trust in its platform.
This story is ongoing and may be updated with new information.
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Al Jazeera reports from the Afar region in Ethiopia, where fighting has increased. Rebel groups have joined forces to try to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
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The report comes from near the front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region.
Fighting has spread in this area.
Rebel groups have formed an alliance.
Their goal is to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
The conflict is ongoing and involves different armed groups.
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More than 600 migrants from countries including Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Haiti are traveling together through Mexico toward the U.S. border. This journey happens as President Donald Trump’s administration is enforcing strict rules to reduce illegal border crossings.
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The migrant caravan began on September 20 with 200-400 people leaving San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
By September 28, the group had grown to over 600 migrants in southern Mexico.
Migrants are traveling under the caravan name "Fe y Esperanza," meaning "Faith and Hope."
President Trump has declared a national emergency at the border and sent military and National Guard troops to help stop illegal crossings.
Trump’s policies restrict asylum access and focus on detaining and removing migrants rather than releasing them.
Border Patrol recorded only 8,870 apprehensions in August 2026, a 94% drop from the Biden administration’s monthly average.
Migrants face tough conditions and economic hardship in their home countries, pushing them to migrate.
Mexican authorities have intercepted and dispersed previous caravans, and the current group may not all reach the U.S. border.
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Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, quickly switched to online learning for one week without giving an official reason. This change happened during a time of rising tensions in the Gulf region and frequent attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi fighters from Yemen.
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Saudi schools in Riyadh announced a sudden switch to remote learning for one week.
Parents received messages about this change on Sunday.
No official explanation was given for the decision.
The move occurs amid increasing tensions in the Gulf region.
Saudi Arabia faces almost daily attacks from Houthi fighters supported by Iran.
The Houthi fighters are based in Yemen, which borders Saudi Arabia.
The situation reflects growing conflict and security concerns in the area.
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Tensions rose in Northern Ireland when a parade by the Orange Order was stopped by thousands of protesters in the town of Portadown. This parade was allowed to pass through Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, a site known for past conflicts before the Good Friday Agreement helped reduce violence.
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The Orange Order held a parade in Portadown, Northern Ireland.
Thousands of people protested and blocked the parade route.
The parade walked through Garvaghy Road, a place known for past clashes.
It was the first time in almost 30 years the parade passed this road.
The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 greatly reduced violence in Northern Ireland.
The blocked parade caused a rise in community tensions.
The parade is linked to Protestant communities, while the protests involved local residents concerned about past conflicts.
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Diesel prices in the UK have reached an all-time high of 199.18 pence per litre due to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Petrol prices are also rising, making it more expensive to fill up vehicles and likely increasing costs for goods and services.
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Diesel prices hit 199.18 pence per litre, the highest ever recorded in the UK.
Petrol prices also increased, now at 174.13 pence per litre.
The war in the Middle East, especially in Iran, has disrupted oil production and transport.
Diesel costs have risen by £31 for an average family car since the conflict began.
The previous diesel price record was 199.09 pence per litre in June 2022.
Higher diesel prices affect the cost of goods and services transported by diesel trucks and vans.
Prices are unlikely to drop until oil prices remain lower for several weeks.
The UK is very affected by international events impacting oil supply and prices.
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A new poll shows Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is gaining support from voters who backed President Donald Trump in 2024, while his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has less support from voters who backed Vice President Kamala Harris. The polls suggest a competitive race in Texas, a state traditionally won by Republicans.
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James Talarico is a Democratic candidate running for the Texas Senate seat.
Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate and current Texas Attorney General.
A Big Data Poll surveyed 698 likely Texas voters from September 24-26.
Talarico leads Paxton by 44.6% to 41.6% when excluding undecided leaners.
15% of 2024 Trump voters support Talarico; only 4.3% of 2024 Harris voters support Paxton.
Other polls, including SoCal Strategies and Texas Public Opinion Research, also show Talarico leading or close.
Texas was won by President Trump in 2024 by about 13.7 percentage points.
Prediction markets now favor Talarico with around 60% chances of winning, showing a shift since July.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is ready either to resume war or to hold peace talks with the U.S., leaving the decision to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, President Trump expects talks with Iran to resume soon but rejected Iran’s recent ceasefire proposal, saying it does not meet U.S. conditions.
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Iran says it is ready for war or diplomacy and waits for President Trump’s decision.
The conflict between Iran and the U.S. has lasted about seven months, following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, conditional on U.S. agreement.
President Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire proposal, calling it unacceptable.
British police arrested five men near a U.S.-used air base in the U.K. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack possibly linked to Iran.
RAF Fairford in the U.K. is used by U.S. bombers for strikes on Iranian targets.
President Trump praised British authorities for the arrests and said the suspects had been under surveillance for a long time.
Iran considers all bases used to attack its territory as legitimate military targets.
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There is a dispute in Northern Ireland over a Protestant parade in a mostly Catholic area, reflecting old tensions between communities. A recent foiled terror plot near British RAF bases may involve Islamist or Iranian suspects, raising security concerns. Also, research shows married couples who regularly attend religious services report having more frequent and satisfying sex.
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The Orange Order is a Protestant group wanting to march in a mainly Catholic, nationalist neighborhood in Northern Ireland.
This parade dispute echoes a violent conflict from the 1990s that nearly disrupted the peace process.
Northern Ireland no longer has a unionist majority, and Sinn Féin leads the government, supporting Irish unity.
British authorities stopped a terror attack plot targeting RAF bases; suspects might include Islamist groups or Iran.
Iran threatened attacks on anyone helping US air strikes in the Middle East, increasing worries about escalation.
Divorces now take longer to happen, possibly due to financial reasons, Covid-19, or general uncertainty.
Women are more often the ones to file for divorce.
Married couples who attend religious services frequently say they have more and better sex compared to non-religious couples, based on a US survey.
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Oil prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. Iran had offered to end the US-Israel conflict and resume talks if the US lifted sanctions and released frozen funds, but President Trump did not accept this.
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Brent crude oil prices increased over 3 percent, nearing $108 per barrel.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through.
Iran proposed reopening the strait and resuming nuclear negotiations in exchange for lifting US sanctions and ending a naval blockade.
President Trump rejected the Iranian proposal announced at the United Nations General Assembly.
The war involving the US and Israel against Iran began in late February, causing fewer ships to pass through the strait.
Commercial shipping in the strait has dropped significantly since the conflict started.
Recent ship movements show a slight increase in transits compared to the previous week but still far below normal daily levels.
Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions amid the rising oil prices and ongoing tensions.
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The boss of Beaverbrooks, a family-owned jeweller, urged the government to stop increasing business costs amid falling profits and flat sales. She highlighted the impact of higher employer national insurance and minimum wage on retailers and called for policies that boost consumer confidence and support economic growth.
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Beaverbrooks reported a 9% drop in underlying operating profit to £7.8 million last year.
Sales slightly fell by 0.1% to £217 million, with 56 Beaverbrooks stores and other outlets.
Increased employer national insurance contributions and minimum wage raised costs for businesses.
Beaverbrooks continues investing in stores, staff, online services, and new products despite tough market conditions.
The company recently opened a fourth Loupe watch boutique and plans to revamp other stores.
The managing director asked the government not to add more taxes and to support consumer confidence in the upcoming budget.
Other retailers like JD Sports and John Lewis have also expressed concern about rising business costs and their impact on hiring and technology use.
The government is considering changes to energy subsidies and tax policies to manage financial pressures.
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A large dead whale has washed up on City Beach in Perth, attracting many onlookers and multiple sharks nearby, including a great white. Authorities closed the beach to keep people safe and plan to remove the whale soon.
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The whale carcass is about six meters long and was found early Monday morning.
Several sharks, including a five-meter great white, have been seen swimming near the whale.
The presence of the whale could attract more sharks close to shore in the area.
The beach was closed for several kilometers around the carcass to protect the public.
This event happened 10 days after a fatal shark attack nearby at Sorrento beach.
Hundreds of people gathered to see the whale; some took selfies while others covered their noses because of the smell.
Authorities are likely to remove the whale using a truck to take it to a landfill.
Towing the whale back out to sea is difficult due to rough surf and the whale being stuck on a sandbar.
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Many homes in Northern Ireland face higher costs for heating oil, causing financial stress for families and childminders. Prices for 500 litres of heating oil have nearly doubled since last year, largely influenced by tensions from the war in Iran.
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On 24 September, the average price for 500 litres of heating oil in Northern Ireland was £561.83.
About 62.5% of homes in Northern Ireland use heating oil, the highest share in the UK.
Heating oil prices are unregulated, so global price increases quickly affect consumers.
Childminder Rachel Jeffers reported her heating oil costs have doubled since last year.
Many childminders face rising costs not just for heating but also for food and insurance.
Some families may struggle if childminders raise their fees because of these costs.
The Consumer Council NI says oil prices are about 80% higher than before the Iran war began.
Future oil prices depend on developments in the Middle East; peace could lower prices, while conflict may keep prices high.
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The Detroit Free Press, Michigan's largest newspaper, endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate race over Republican Mike Rogers. The paper described Rogers as an extremist and urged Michigan voters to support El-Sayed in the November election.
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The Detroit Free Press officially endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate from Michigan.
The endorsement was published online on a Sunday before the Nov. 3 election.
El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate, and Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate.
The newspaper called Mike Rogers an extremist with views not aligned with most Michigan voters.
The seat is currently held by Democratic Senator Gary Peters, who is not running again.
Michigan’s Senate race is important because Democrats hope to gain control of the U.S. Senate.
The Detroit Free Press supported Democratic candidates in the last two Michigan Senate elections.
Newsweek contacted both campaigns for comments outside of normal business hours.
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Concerns about food safety have become a major topic during the 2026 midterm elections after a large outbreak of illness linked to contaminated lettuce and many food recalls. Democrats blame recent cuts to food safety programs under President Donald Trump’s administration, while Republicans say Democrats are using food safety fears for political gain.
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A large outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to lettuce caused nearly 20,000 illnesses from May to August 2026, the largest on record.
About 200 food recalls occurred so far in 2026, similar to last year’s numbers.
Major restaurants like Chipotle and Taco Bell removed suspect ingredients from their menus as a precaution.
Many voters are worried about the safety of the U.S. food supply, with only about 30% saying they strongly agree the food is safe to eat, a drop from 40% in late 2025.
Democrats criticize the Trump administration for cutting funding and inspectors for food safety agencies, linking these cuts to outbreaks.
Republicans say Democrats are exaggerating food safety issues to win votes.
The issue is getting attention from politicians, advocacy groups, and the public ahead of the midterm elections.
Surveys show most Americans lack confidence in government oversight of food safety, with Democrats being more doubtful than Republicans.
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Meta is introducing new privacy features for its AI services, allowing users more control over their data and how it is used. The company plans to offer private modes and encrypted options to protect user information, especially with its AI assistant Muse and upcoming AI glasses.
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Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised a private mode where even Meta cannot access user data.
Muse, Meta’s AI assistant, lets users choose which apps it connects to and opt out of data training.
Data from Muse interactions will not be used for Meta’s advertising systems.
Meta plans to add private data processing to AI glasses by the end of the year.
The author is trying Muse but has turned off settings that allow data training by Meta.
Meta aims to offer most AI services free by taking a cut from transactions made with Muse.
Privacy concerns remain, especially about cameras and microphones in devices like Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses.
Experts warn that devices with microphones and cameras can pose privacy risks to others nearby.
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Nvidia announced a new platform to control and limit the actions of AI agents, helping prevent them from behaving unexpectedly or wrongly. The system has two parts: OpenShell, a software that sets boundaries on AI behavior, and Sentry, which works at the hardware level.
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Nvidia revealed the new AI control platform on Monday.
The platform aims to keep AI agents from acting in unintended or harmful ways.
It includes OpenShell, an open-source software component that restricts AI actions.
The other part is Sentry, which applies protections through the computer's hardware.
Major AI companies have found examples of AI agents acting outside their intended behavior.
The platform is designed to add safety measures both in software and hardware.
OpenShell being open-source means anyone can view and use the software freely.
Nvidia is a leading company in making computer chips and AI technology.
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The article explains why smart glasses have not become popular like other consumer tech devices. It points out that successful tech products are easy to use right away and blend into daily life without drawing attention, while smart glasses are noticeable and harder to integrate naturally.
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People prefer technology that is simple to set up and use from the start.
Successful devices like smartphones and smart speakers work quietly in the background.
Smart glasses fail partly because they sit on the face and are always visible to both the wearer and others.
The author worked at Apple and highlights the importance of user experience and ecosystems for product success.
Unlike smart glasses, devices like smartphones and connected thermostats become a natural part of daily life.
The article suggests companies should ask if people want to live with a new technology, not just if it can be made.
Wearable tech like virtual reality headsets also exclude others nearby and can be inconvenient.
Consumer tech gains popularity when it provides clear benefits without requiring constant attention.
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A major abortion rights group in Nevada is spending $1 million on ads to support a new ballot measure. This measure aims to protect abortion rights by adding them to the state constitution.
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The abortion rights group is launching a $1 million advertising campaign in Nevada.
The campaign’s goal is to encourage voters to support a new ballot initiative.
The initiative would put abortion protections into the Nevada state constitution.
Abortion is currently legal in Nevada up to 24 weeks after conception.
This legal limit was established by a 2024 ballot initiative.
That 2024 measure received 64% of the vote in Nevada.
The new campaign seeks to build on the protections already approved by voters in 2024.
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