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Apple Unveils Smart Home Lineup, Excludes EU HomeView
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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
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 1h
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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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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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 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 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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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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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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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
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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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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 2h
Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day exploited in attacks
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— Sep 28, 2026
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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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
— Oct 7, 2026
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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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
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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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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India Regulator Probes Apple Over iOS 18 Warranty
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— Sep 15, 2026
India's CCPA escalated a detailed Apple probe on July 29, 2026 over iOS 18; an iPhone 15 screen repair runs 27,900 rupees, over a third of retail price.
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Chris Dalton
Apple should lower its repair prices in India instead of making consumers pay over a third of the phone cost for basic fixes after iOS 18.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 2h
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