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New 9/11 Memorial Museum exhibition honors those who servedCulture

The 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York will open “Honoring Them: The 25th Anniversary Service Exhibition” for the attacks’ 25th anniversary. It will tell personal stories of people whose lives were redirected by 9/11 into public service. The commemoration will also add a seventh moment of silence for rescue workers affected by toxic dust.

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What prompted UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank?World2:41

The UK’s policy shift toward illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has opened a rift with Israel. Israel responded by ordering the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and imposing travel bans on several British politicians.

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iPhone Duo hands-on: Apple’s first foldable iPhoneTech2:38

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is now available for hands-on testing. The device has a 5.4-inch display that opens into a 7.6-inch panel. Its matte inner screen reduces glare and makes the crease less noticeable. The main camera uses two 48-megapixel sensors, with an ultrawide lens shared with the 18 Pro.

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Rare white African lion pair debut at Guatemala zooSociety

Guatemala’s La Aurora Zoo has introduced two rare one-year-old white lions from South Africa. The pair are part of a program aimed at managing healthy captive populations.

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Rename New Mexico ‘New America’? Former governor says ‘Come on’Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump posted memes over the Labour Day weekend backing the idea of renaming New Mexico “New America.” Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson called the proposal “crazy” and said Trump has done a “fantastic job of alienating the entire planet.”

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US stocks end lower as oil tops $100 a barrelEconomy

U.S. stocks closed lower as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel. Apple shares slipped, while Treasury yields rose ahead of crucial inflation data expected later this week.

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RNC Day 1 Kicks Off in DallasPolitics

The Republican National Committee’s first day gets underway in Dallas. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects gasoline prices to fall in the coming weeks and calls Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries the “single biggest problem” for diesel.

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This brewery is leaving Canada for the U.S. because of the trade warEconomy4:42

Mother Mushroom Brewery in New Brunswick is moving across the border to Maine after struggling with the effects of the Canada-U.S. trade war. Co-owner Zoltan Fox says the business depends heavily on American customers and suppliers.

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New Brunswick couple stranded in Winnipeg during cross-country job searchSociety

A couple from New Brunswick set out last week on a 5,000-kilometre drive to British Columbia for promised work, but became stranded in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their trip deteriorated after three tires blew, including one on a Quebec highway in the middle of the night.

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Netanyahu sues Haaretz over report of alleged pre-attack warningWorld17:30

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sue Haaretz over a report claiming that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned him days before October 7, 2023, about a major Hamas attack. Netanyahu denies the call occurred and says official records show no such conversation.

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College students swap kegs for kettlebells in new wellness party trendSociety

More health-conscious college students are spending some weekends at “wellness darties,” replacing binge day-drinking with activities such as Pilates, cold plunges and saunas. The trend reflects a generation that is less focused on alcohol.

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Critics say ‘fashion slop’ threatens the industry’s design creativityCulture

As social media accelerates the pace of changing trends, some fashion brands are turning to A.I. and algorithms to produce more clothing. Critics are calling some of it “fashion slop” and warning that the drive for volume could undermine design creativity.

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