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Apple Unveils Smart Home Lineup, Excludes EU HomeView
Tech
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Apple introduced the Apple Home Collection, a range of security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The accessories integrate with Apple’s Home app and broader smart-home ecosystem, emphasizing one-tap setup, privacy and features such as automatic door unlocking; availability begins in December, with some products arriving in early 2027.
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Elena Vasquez
It's disappointing that EU customers get left out of Apple's new smart home gear over regulatory issues.
Apple Unveils $149 HomePod mini 2
Tech
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Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 on October 13 for $149, with preorders open and sales October 30; Siri AI arrives later in a software update.
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Marcus Bell
Waiting until the Siri update ships before buying since the new features matter most to me.
Apple to debut special extra for in-store iPhone buyers
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Fall Desserts Spotlight Classics and Idaho Chocolate Shop
Lifestyle
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Fall dessert favorites include nostalgic apple dapple cake, Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings and a reliable old-fashioned apple pie, alongside a long-loved peanut butter cookie recipe. Walt Disney World is also offering a pumpkin sundae at Magic Kingdom as part of its 2026 Halloween treats.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h
Apple Supplier Luxshare Faces US Patent Probe
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has opened a preliminary patent investigation into Apple supplier Luxshare and its subsidiary over data-center power technology, following allegations by Vicor. Luxshare says the products under scrutiny are not yet in mass production and expects little effect on its operations or near-term results as it prepares a response.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders 15%
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Apple cut iPhone 18 Pro component orders 15%–20%, Nikkei Asia reported, after a $100 price hike; one source called them just too expensive for a smartphone.
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Apple Butter Festivals Planned Across Four States
Lifestyle
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Apple butter festivals across West Virginia, Missouri and Ohio are bringing communities together this weekend with traditional apple butter making, music, vendors and family activities. Several are marking milestone anniversaries and adding attractions, while keeping local fundraising and community traditions at the heart of the events.
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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports
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Apple Names Steve Smith M&A Chief in Latest Shake-Up Under Ternus
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Apple returned M&A to finance for the first time since 2019, naming Steve Smith to replace Perica; Perica, a 2024 OpenAI ChatGPT deal figure, shifts fully under Cue.
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Books
Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia
Sapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.
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Apple News Offers Midterms Guide Filled With Leftist Sources
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Lincoln Schools Celebrate Locally Sourced Apple Crunch Day
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Apples are in the seasonal spotlight, from fall tastings and sweet treats to Lincoln students celebrating locally grown fruit through the district’s annual Apple Crunch Day. Beyond their versatility, whole apples—with the peel—offer fiber and antioxidants, while school and community efforts to buy local also support area growers.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Galaxy, Timbers Set for Playoff-Race Showdown
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The LA Galaxy host the Portland Timbers on Wednesday in a pivotal Western Conference playoff-race match, with LA three points ahead and both teams looking to recover from a disappointing result: a 6-2 loss for the Galaxy and a 3-3 draw for Portland. The match will stream on Apple TV.
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EU Considers Broader Levy to Tax Big Tech
Tech
— Oct 7, 2026
FT: Brussels weighs broadening CORE so firms with over €100m EU revenue pay an annual levy, seeking more from Apple, Google and Meta without a pure digital tax.
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Inter Miami Beats D.C. United 4-0
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Inter Miami hosts D.C. United on Oct. 10, with Lionel Messi back on club duty as Miami looks to snap a five-game league winless streak and strengthen its playoff position. D.C., 11th in the East, needs points to keep its postseason hopes alive; the match streams on Apple TV.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 9h
Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day exploited in attacks
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— Sep 28, 2026
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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UK Tribunal Allows £306 Million Apple-Amazon Suit
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— Sep 28, 2026
A UK tribunal certified £289m-£306m On-Amazon consumer claims against Apple and Amazon over a 2018 reseller deal and rejected wider Off-Amazon claims.
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Priya Raman
It's about time regulators stepped in on deals that keep prices high for buyers on Amazon.
Apple CEO Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, report says
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— Sep 29, 2026
Apple cut hardware engineering program managers over two weeks, hitting roughly half a dozen directors, as new CEO Ternus weighs faster releases and fewer management layers, Bloomberg reports.
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Priya Raman
Reducing layers at Apple could finally speed up their hardware cycles without losing engineering focus.
Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together
Lifestyle
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A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.
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Ronaldo Provisionally Suspended After Portugal Camp Exit
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Piers Morgan says Cristiano Ronaldo texted him a personal jab at talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan, calling him an “apple” and telling him to stop using Botox, after Morgan and Jordan argued over Ronaldo’s departure from Portugal’s camp. The dispute followed Ronaldo’s claim that coach Jorge Jesus broke a promise to play him; Ronaldo later apologized and said he would accept punishment, while Jordan questioned his conduct and Morgan’s objectivity.
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Books
Genes last; bodies are machines built to copy them
Dawkins’s gene-level math explains costly help, restrained fights, and sex conflict better than any story about helping the species.
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
Lifestyle
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Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.
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X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case
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— Sep 14, 2026
X Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.
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Nicole Hardy
Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.
Nothing launches $399 Headphone (1) Pro to rival Apple and Sony
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— Sep 28, 2026
Nothing launched its $399 Headphone (1) Pro, a premium over-ear model with a distinctive metal-and-glass design, triple-driver audio, adaptive noise cancellation and up to 68 hours of battery life. Reviews describe it as a competitive alternative to pricier Apple, Sony and Bose headphones, while the launch marks Nothing’s push into the high-end audio market.
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Election Guides Cover Minnesota and Chicago Races
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Candidates in November 2026 municipal races across Eagan, Cannon Falls, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Vadnais Heights are outlining priorities including affordable housing, redevelopment and data centers; economic growth, infrastructure and public safety; environmental protection and community inclusion; and fiscal restraint. The contests include mayoral and council races, with candidates emphasizing different approaches to managing growth and serving residents.
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McConaughey-Harrelson Series Debuts Worldwide on Apple TV
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— Sep 23, 2026
Apple TV’s 10-episode comedy “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves, turns the long-running half-brother rumor into a family-centered story while drawing on the actors’ real friendship. The pair have joked about the rumor’s plausibility and stressed that the show’s invented plots are not a factual account of their lives.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 9h
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