The new iPhone 18 Pro is similar to last year’s model but includes some important upgrades. It has a better camera with new settings, a faster chip, improved battery life, and a smaller screen cut-out called the Dynamic Island that houses the front camera and sensors.
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The iPhone 18 Pro mostly looks like the iPhone 17 Pro but with small design changes.
It introduces a variable aperture camera, giving users more control over photography.
The phone uses a new chip for faster performance.
Battery life is improved compared to the previous model.
The phone’s cooling system is better, making it feel cooler to touch during use.
The Dynamic Island, the screen cut-out area for the front camera and sensors, is smaller this year.
Apple moved the infrared (IR) camera under the OLED screen, allowing the smaller cut-out.
The smaller Dynamic Island can now display up to three live activities at once, offering more information on the screen.
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Costco is giving $60 shop cards to some members who meet certain conditions. Customers need to check their receipts to see if they qualify and learn how to get this offer.
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Costco is offering $60 shop cards to qualifying members.
The offer applies only to certain Costco shoppers based on specific requirements.
Members need to look at their receipts to find out if they are eligible.
The shop card can be used for purchases at Costco stores.
Details on how to claim or use the card are available to qualifying customers.
This promotion is aimed at rewarding some Costco members.
The offer is part of Costco’s ongoing member benefits.
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New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned after a state investigation found he violated ethics rules and sexually harassed a staffer. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the findings and gave Caldwell a day to step down, which he did.
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Dale Caldwell was the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey.
An investigation found Caldwell committed serious ethics violations.
The probe confirmed Caldwell made a romantic advance toward a staffer's friend.
After being rejected, Caldwell made inappropriate sexual comments to the staffer.
Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded Caldwell's resignation based on the report.
Caldwell resigned from his position shortly after the governor’s announcement.
Caldwell has not made a public comment about the situation yet.
This event took place in September 2026.
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Israeli authorities in the West Bank use a team called the Blue Line team to redraw maps and declare some land as "state land," which is then used to expand Israeli settlements. Palestinian families, like Bilal Abu Alia’s in al-Mughayyir, have lost access to large parts of their land due to these reclassifications and military actions.
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The Blue Line team was established in 1999 to officially mark land boundaries in the West Bank.
The team includes surveyors, map experts, and legal advisors who use modern technology to redraw land maps.
Land reclassified as “state land” can be used to build Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
The United Nations says the Blue Line team’s work has expanded Israel’s claim to land beyond earlier limits.
In 2025, Israeli forces declared some Palestinian land a military zone in al-Mughayyir and uprooted thousands of olive trees there.
After the land was declared off-limits, settlers began working on it under army protection, despite Palestinian objections.
Palestinians trying to gather wood from the uprooted trees were arrested and held for three days.
Israeli authorities have not responded to requests for comment about these actions.
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Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein explained common misunderstandings about bone health on the show "Healthful" with Norah O'Donnell. She provided facts to help people better understand how to keep their bones strong and healthy.
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Dr. Wittstein appeared on the show "Healthful" with Norah O'Donnell.
She addressed and corrected myths related to bone health.
The goal was to give viewers clear information to protect their bones.
Healthy bones are important to prevent fractures and osteoporosis.
Proper nutrition and exercise support bone strength.
Some common beliefs about bones may not be true or are oversimplified.
Knowing the facts can help people take better care of their bone health.
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Recent polls show that Democrats Josh Turek and Rob Sand may win important elections in Iowa this November. Turek is running for U.S. Senate and Sand for governor, and both have leads or close races against their Republican opponents.
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Josh Turek, a Democrat, is competing against Republican Ashley Hinson for the U.S. Senate seat.
Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running against Republican Zach Lahn for governor.
Recent polls show Turek slightly leading or tied with Hinson, depending on the survey.
Polls show Sand leading Lahn, especially among independent voters.
Republicans have held Iowa's Senate seats for many years; the last Democratic senator was elected 18 years ago.
The last Democratic governor of Iowa was elected in 2006.
President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican candidates Hinson and Lahn.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democrat Josh Turek.
Polling data comes from various groups with different political biases and methods, showing varied but competitive results.
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The United Nations human rights office added 61 companies to its list of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The updated list now includes 214 companies from 11 countries that the UN says are involved in activities violating international law related to these settlements.
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The UN report added 61 new companies, bringing the total to 214 businesses connected to Israeli settlements.
These companies come from 11 countries, including Israel, China, France, Germany, the US, and the UK.
Businesses are listed if they engage in activities like building settlements, supplying equipment, or providing services linked to settlements.
The UN uses a standard of proof that requires reasonable grounds to believe a company is involved; this is less strict than criminal court standards.
Companies identified by the UN have 60 days to respond with more information or clarifications.
Some well-known companies on the list include Airbnb, Expedia, Trip Advisor, and Motorola.
Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are considered illegal under international law.
In July 2024, the International Court of Justice stated Israeli settlements are unlawful and called for Israel to stop building them and withdraw from occupied areas.
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Former President Bill Clinton criticized President Donald Trump’s recent attempt to ban three news organizations from the White House. Clinton said that during his own time as president, he also felt frustrated with the White House press but never banned any news outlets.
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President Donald Trump tried to ban three news outlets from the White House recently.
Bill Clinton spoke out against this action.
Clinton said he often felt like banning the White House press during his presidency.
Despite his frustrations, Clinton never banned any news organizations.
Clinton addressed those working in the White House press corps today.
The issue involves how presidents interact with the media covering them.
The comments were made publicly after Trump’s move to restrict certain news outlets.
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Dale Caldwell, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor, resigned after a report found he sexually harassed a female staffer and broke state ethics rules. The governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, started the investigation after receiving complaints and has named a replacement while elections approach.
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Dale Caldwell resigned as New Jersey’s lieutenant governor after an ethics investigation.
The investigation found credible evidence of sexual harassment and other violations.
Caldwell made unwanted romantic advances toward a female staffer’s friend.
He pushed for his girlfriend’s promotion at work without disclosing their relationship initially.
Caldwell brought personal guests to official events without permission or payment.
The governor, Mikie Sherrill, announced Caldwell’s resignation and named Shirley Emehelu as acting lieutenant governor.
Caldwell also served as New Jersey’s secretary of state, in charge of elections.
Caldwell’s lawyer criticized the investigation as unfair and based on anonymous claims.
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee explained some reasons why many Americans might be less supportive of Israel. He mentioned social media misinformation, foreign propaganda, and less understanding of the Bible as key factors. On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations to defend Israel’s actions.
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Mike Huckabee is the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Huckabee said many Americans are turning against Israel.
He cited false information spread on social media and foreign countries influencing opinions.
He noted fewer Americans understand the Bible well.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions at the United Nations General Assembly on the same day.
The discussion relates to Americans’ changing views about Israel.
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A new study from Munich’s CESifo found no clear evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) has caused higher unemployment for recent college graduates so far. Researchers looked at detailed U.S. job data and found unemployment rates for recent graduates in 2026 were similar to previous years, despite concerns from some experts and business leaders that AI might reduce entry-level jobs.
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Researchers Robert Fairlie and Jane Wu studied unemployment among college graduates aged 22 to 25 using U.S. Census data.
They focused on recent graduates because companies might reduce new hiring before laying off existing workers.
The unemployment rate for this group in summer 2026 was 7.3%, similar to past years (6.3%-7.8% between 2022 and 2024).
Including graduates who want jobs but aren’t actively searching did not change the findings.
Researchers compared groups by age and education level and considered how much their jobs could be affected by AI.
They found no strong evidence that AI has increased unemployment for recent graduates so far.
Some experts had warned AI could cause a rise in graduate unemployment in 2026, but current data do not support this.
AI adoption and AI-related spending are rising, which could affect future job markets, but the impact is not yet visible in the data.
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Iraq has stopped all Iranian flights at the four airports where they used to fly. This move follows U.S. sanctions against Iran’s aviation industry. Iran has warned that if its airlines are blocked, it could cause wider problems for flights in the region.
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Iraq suspended Iranian flights at all four airports where they operated.
The suspension is linked to U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector.
Iran warned of potential wider disruptions in regional air travel.
The halt affects Iranian airlines’ access to Iraqi airports.
The disruption is part of ongoing tensions involving U.S. restrictions on Iran.
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A report found security problems at Utah Valley University during Charlie Kirk's outdoor event in September 2025, which led to his assassination by a sniper on a rooftop. The university and the conservative group, Turning Point USA, did not properly plan for safety, and the shooter was able to attack from a distance without being stopped.
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Charlie Kirk was killed by a sniper shooting from a rooftop over 400 feet away during an outdoor event.
Turning Point USA insisted Kirk speak outdoors despite security concerns from the university.
Utah Valley University did not perform a formal security check or create a written security plan for the event.
The event had about 3,000 attendees but lacked standard safety measures like bag checks and metal detectors.
Campus police presence was below recommended levels for an event of this size.
The university did not use drones or fully coordinate with local law enforcement for rooftop security.
Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident, surrendered after the shooting and faces aggravated murder charges; he pleaded not guilty.
Kirk’s family sent a wrongful death notice blaming the university’s poor security planning for Kirk’s death.
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Turkey has had military bases in northern Iraq for many years due to security concerns about Kurdish fighters. Recently, Turkey and Iraq agreed that Turkey will gradually hand over control of one military base to the Iraqi army, while Iraq will work to address the armed groups that Turkey sees as threats.
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Turkey has maintained military bases in northern Iraq for decades.
These bases were established because Turkey views certain Kurdish fighters as security threats.
The presence of Turkish forces has caused tension between Turkey and Iraq.
This week, Turkey and Iraq agreed that Turkey will slowly transfer control of one base to Iraq.
Iraq has promised to deal with armed groups that concern Turkey.
The deal aims to reduce cross-border military conflicts.
Experts discuss possible challenges in implementing this agreement.
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Kevin Waite shared a story about his mother, Carolyn, who was battling cancer and made a special effort to create a memorable Christmas for her children before she passed away two weeks later. Carolyn secretly saved money to give her children many gifts, showing her love and care despite her illness.
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Kevin Waite lost his mother, Carolyn, to cancer when he was 10 years old.
Carolyn was known for being loving, creative, and enjoyed arts and crafts and cats.
Before Christmas 1979, Carolyn told her children there might not be many presents because of her illness.
Carolyn secretly saved money to buy many gifts and filled the living room with presents for her children.
She revealed to Kevin that she was the one who bought the presents, not Santa Claus.
Carolyn passed away two weeks after that Christmas.
Losing his mother early affected Kevin deeply but also inspired him to create a magical Christmas for his own children.
The story received support and sympathy from strangers, highlighting the importance of talking openly about death with children.
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This week featured major global events, including protests and diplomatic clashes at the United Nations over countries like Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to extend a trade truce, focusing on competition in artificial intelligence (AI), while Pope Leo visited Paris to call for ethical rules around AI development.
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The United Nations General Assembly was marked by protests and disagreements among world leaders.
Countries argued about issues involving Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela.
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met in Washington to extend their trade truce.
Both leaders are focusing on AI as a key area of future competition.
Pope Leo visited Paris and urged caution and regulation in developing AI technology.
The Pope’s visit aimed to promote the Vatican’s role as a moral guide on AI.
There were also ongoing conflicts and security concerns in places like Ukraine and Yemen.
The European Union released €6.6 billion to support Ukraine with weapons.
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The Senate approved two bills to help pilots and air traffic controllers get mental health treatment more easily. These laws also aim to reduce the stigma or negative views about mental health in these jobs.
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The Senate passed two bills focused on mental health for pilots and air traffic controllers.
Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sponsored the bills.
Both bills passed the Senate by unanimous consent, meaning no senators opposed them.
The laws seek to remove hurdles that make pilots and controllers afraid to seek mental health care.
They also work to reduce the stigma related to mental health issues in these professions.
These measures are meant to support the mental well-being of aviation workers.
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A jury in New Mexico found Facebook liable for misleading users about privacy protections related to the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The court will now decide the amount of penalty Facebook must pay for these violations.
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The jury ruled Facebook deceived users about a data breach involving a personality quiz that collected data from about 87 million profiles.
This data was sold to Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm linked to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
Facebook was found liable for misleading users about investigations into data brokers after the scandal.
The violations affected all more than 2 million residents of New Mexico.
Attorneys for New Mexico seek the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation, with over 2 million violations identified.
Facebook (Meta) disagreed with the verdict and plans to continue its legal defense, citing free speech rights.
Meta previously agreed to an $18 billion settlement for child safety issues but New Mexico did not settle over Cambridge Analytica-related liability.
New Mexico has also won nearly $1 billion from Meta in a separate case about safety protections for minors and ordered new safeguards like age verification and time limits.
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Dolly Parton Day is being celebrated across the United States on September 25 to honor the late country music star Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 after a short battle with cancer. The date 9/25 refers to her famous song "9 to 5," and many cities and states are holding events, lighting buildings, and organizing fundraisers to remember her life and support causes she cared about, like children’s literacy.
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Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25 at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The date for Dolly Parton Day, September 25 (9/25), references her hit song "9 to 5."
She died after a brief cancer fight, with her family holding a small private service.
California has made September 25 an official Dolly Parton Day statewide.
Nashville is hosting a citywide celebration with music, pink lights, special events, and fireworks.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program promoting children’s reading, is a key part of her legacy honored during the events.
Other cities like New York, Denver, and New Orleans have issued proclamations or are holding commemorations.
Musicians and venues, including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, are participating in fundraiser events linked to Dolly Parton Day.
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President Donald Trump announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not become his artificial intelligence (AI) czar, a position Trump proposed to oversee AI matters. Trump shared this decision on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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President Trump considered naming someone as an AI czar, a role to manage artificial intelligence issues.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was rumored to be chosen for this AI czar role.
Trump officially ruled out Bessent for the position.
Trump referred to artificial intelligence as “Super Intelligence (SI)” in his statements.
The decision was communicated by Trump through a Truth Social post on Friday.
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