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Apple Kicks Off Week with Hardware Refresh
Apple opened a multi-day product push with the introduction of the iPhone 17E, a new $599 budget model in its iPhone 17 lineup featuring a 6.1-inch display.
Anthropic's Claude App Soars Amid Political Firestorm
Anthropic’s Claude app climbed to number 1 on Apple’s U.S. free app charts after the Trump administration moved to block government use of its technology.
Slowing Apartment Construction Fuels Rent Hike
Apartment construction in the U.S. has sharply declined, with new starts down 41% from their peak in April 2022.
Japan Promotes 4-Day Workweek Amid Labor Shortage
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to take a break. The country is pushing for a four-day workweek to address labor shortages and improve work-life balance.
Honey Deuce Hits $10M in Sales at U.S. Open
The Honey Deuce is serving up a smash hit at the U.S. Open, with sales projected to exceed 10 million dollars by the event's end.
Brazil Blocks X; Starlink Assets Frozen
People in Brazil won't be posting on "X" anytime soon. Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an order to suspend Elon Musk's social network.
Australia's New Law Protects Off-Hours
The country's new "Right to Disconnect" law, that went into effect August 26th of this year allows workers to put the work phone down without facing penalties.
Hotel Strike Expands to 9 U.S. Cities
Baltimore workers join the walkout against major chains like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
Disney Channels Pulled from DirecTV Amid Dispute
Disney has pulled its ABC stations, ESPN, and other cable networks from DirecTV after failing to reach a new distribution deal.
Mold, Bugs Found In Boar's Head Factory
Inspectors found dozens of violations including mold, mildew and insects at a Boars head plant in Virginia which is now linked to a nationwide deli meat recall.
Fed's Preferred Inflation Indicator Increases .2% In July
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rising .2% in July.
