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The iPhone Duo Design FLAW That's Destroying Screens

Within hours of the iPhone Duo launch last Friday, people reported that the inner screen on some brand new foldable phones was already broken. The issue was similar across many photos shared on social media: some kind of issue or crack would appear in the middle of the screen above the hinge, with lines appearing on the right side of the display. On Monday, Apple acknowledged an "issue" and said it's replacing damaged units, without going into much detail about how many broken phones have been r

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Business
Politics

Trump Just Floated Venezuela as America's 51st STATE

President at Texas campaign rally hails deal struck with post-Maduro government as ‘greatest oil victory in history’ Donald Trump suggested Venezuela would become the 51st state of the United States on Tuesday as the president showed off a tanker he claimed had “one million barrels of oil on it” from the country, nine months after deposing its president. At a campaign rally in Corpus Christ, Texas, Trump touted a US oil deal with Venezuela, which the US attacked in January, capturing its long-se

Why Trump's Administration Is Withholding Evidence in This Teen's KILLING

Parents of Alex Pretti slam Trump administration for withholding evidence into his killing  Reuters ‘Shameful’: Alex Pretti parents accuse Trump officials of shielding son’s killers  The Guardian Alex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation  The New York Times Alex Pretti's parents call on feds to share evidence in son's fatal shooting  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul DOJ not handing over all evidence in Alex Pretti shooting, family says  The Washington Post

Politico Plans LIVE Video Coverage of Midterm Elections

Politico isn’t leaving live video coverage of the midterm elections to the usual suspects. The political-news outlet will steam “Politico Elections Live” on Tuesday, November 3, beginning at 9 p.m., with five of its top journalists analyzing real-time results. The program will stream on Politico.com and the Politico app and also via YouTube. The panel […]

Variety·Politics·8h ago
International

The Israeli Election Results That Could END Netanyahu's REIGN

Israel Election Live Updates: Opposition Holds Slim Lead Over Netanyahu’s Coalition in Exit Polls  The New York Times What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel  The New York Times Pro-Netanyahu bloc rises to 51 seats in updated Channel 13 exit poll, pulling even with anti-Netanyahu bloc  The Times of Israel Exit polls are in, but it could be weeks or months before the winner of Israel's election is known  AP News No clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?  Al Jazeera

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Two Nordic Leaders Just Made a RARE Direct Appeal to Putin

Two Nordic leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare direct contact by Europeans  Reuters European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin  The New York Times Norway and Finland hold rare call with Putin to discuss ending war  BBC Vladimir Putin lectures Nordic leaders on Russian history  Financial Times World in Brief: Nordic leaders speak with Putin; Anthropic files its IPO  The Economist

Science
Health

Why Hormone Therapy Supercharges Wegovy But FAILS With Zepbound

New research shows that using hormone therapy with a GLP-1 during menopause may lead to greater weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society found that women using menopause hormone therapy (MHT) alongside semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) experienced greater weight loss than those taking semaglutide alone. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) combined with MHT showed only modest early differences in weight loss, with no statistic

What This Weightlifter Did After GLP-1s STOPPED Working

After trying diets and GLP-1 medications without lasting weight loss, former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler (pictured above) lost more than 80 pounds following a minimally invasive procedure. Photo: Dana Bichler Former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler lost more than 80 pounds after undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally invasive weight loss procedure. After struggling with weight regain despite dieting and trying GLP-1 medications, Bichler pursued ESG amid c

The Treatment Doctors Now STRONGLY Recommend for Menopause Symptoms

The ACOG released updated recommendations for the management of various menopause symptoms. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released expanded menopause management guidelines strongly recommending menopause hormone therapy (MHT) for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and related sleep disturbances in eligible individuals. For individuals who can’t or don’t want to use MHT, ACOG strongly recommends nonhormonal options, including selec

RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Plan Could Trigger 83% SURGE in This Infection

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A new modeling study projects that delaying or omitting the hepatitis B birth dose could increase chronic infections among children by 83% to 225%, depending on vaccine uptake

Christina Applegate Reveals She Was MISDIAGNOSED With MS All Along

Christina Applegate arrives for the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, CA, on February 26, 2023. Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Christina Applegate revealed that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after sharing her diagnosis publicly in 2021. While her doctor now says she doesn’t have MS, her symptoms have worsened, and the underlying cause remains under investigation. Research suggests that around 15% of people diagnosed with MS

Why Endometriosis DOUBLES Your Risk of This Debilitating Condition

Researchers may have uncovered the surprising connection between endometriosis and migraine. South_agency/E+/Getty Images Those with endometriosis had 2.3 times the odds of also having migraine, according to a new analysis of more than 13 million females. The researchers said the two conditions may share a pain pathway. A planned clinical trial will test whether migraine medication can relieve endometriosis pain. In a new analysis, researchers found females with endometriosis were 2.3 times

The Walking Speed That Could Determine How LONG You Live

People who walk faster may have better underlying health. Lol2368/E+/Getty Images A study found that walking speed can help predict people’s risk of dying from any cause. Both a clinical test and a test done in daily life were able to predict mortality risk. Experts say walking speed predicts death risk because it’s an indicator of overall health. If your walking speed slows, it’s a good idea to talk with your healthcare professional. New research shows that how fast you walk, whether measur

The Bedtime Snack That Could TRANSFORM Your Sleep

Pistachios contain several nutrients associated with sleep, llike melatonin, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. fcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images A narrative review of current evidence suggests that pistachios may help support sleep. Pistachios contain nutrients associated with sleep health, including tryptophan, vitamin B6, magnesium, phytonutrient melatonin, fiber, and polyphenols, which may influence sleep-related biological processes. Studies of tryptophan supplements and dietary po

The Popular Foods Linked to DEMENTIA and Stroke Risk

Recent research has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of stroke. Liudmila Evsegneeva · Moment/Getty Healthy adults who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be more likely to show signs of vascular brain injury, which has been linked to stroke risk and cognitive decline. UPFs account for more than 50% of daily energy intake in high-income countries such as the United States. People with the highest UPF intake had high

Healthgrades Reveals Top Hospitals for SPECIALTY Care

Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Getty Images Healthgrades announced its 2027 Specialty Excellence Outpatient Awards and Specialty State Rankings, recognizing hospitals with outstanding patient outcomes across 19 specialty care areas and outpatient procedures. Around 80% of patients consider hospital quality whe

Sports
Entertainment

How the Director Gained Matthew Perry's Sister's TRUST

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains conversation about all three episodes of “The One About Matthew Perry,” now streaming on Netflix. At the end of Netflix’s new docuseries “The One About Matthew Perry,” director Mary Robertson can be heard saying something off camera. “He feels very present,” Robertson softly offers to the actor’s sister Mia Perry […]

Ancestral Memory Meets AI in Himalayan DRAMA

A Himalayan drama that sets a grandmother’s stories against the rise of artificial intelligence is aiming for a Cannes premiere next year. Director Bikash Subedi’s Nepali feature “Shirjara: Song of Grandmother” has wrapped principal photography and is at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market to raise its last $44,000. Described as a speculative drama, the film moves […]

Punk Band Guitar Wolf Rocks Back Into WILD Zero

Guitar Wolf, a real-life punk outfit with a long record of touring internationally, headlines “Wild Zero Overdrive,” director Takeuchi Tetsuro’s follow-up to his 1999 film “Wild Zero.” The project is among those at this year’s Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. Takeuchi said he is using the original as a template and updating it for the present day. […]

Acrobatic Pastor's Secret Obsession Drives TRINITY

A celebrity preacher who performs daredevil stunts for his congregation while hiding his fixation on a young follower sits at the center of “Trinity,” the new feature from director Boo Junfeng, which is among the projects at this year’s Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. Structured in three chapters modeled on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the […]

Japanese Producers Drive Tokyo Market Growth as Exhibition Space SELLS Out

The Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market exhibition space sold out early this year, according to managing director Ikeda Kaori. More Japanese producers are using the Tokyo market to find partners while projects are still in development. Last year’s edition drew more than 4,600 industry professionals from 46 countries and regions, and attendance rose 13%. […]

Former '60 Minutes' Producers Set Altadena Fire DOCUMENTARY

Climate journalist Bill McKibben and executive producer and former “60 Minutes” producer David Gelber have teamed up to create “Altadena: One Fire After Another,” a documentary chronicling the aftermath of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. The film follows Altadena residents as they confront the challenges of rebuilding their homes, preserving their community and […]

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