World Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had an amusing and public fight on the singer’s birthday, after she posted a birthday wish for him on Instagram. She threw a playful jab at Joe after he made a joke about their age difference, and before everyone knew what was transpiring, the two had reconciled and were back on track. In the end, it was all in good fun, and a hilarious encounter between the two lovebirds. Gabriel Whitaker 23/09/2023
World The ongoing negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors have been contentious, making national headlines. After work stoppages, GM has offered added jobs, higher wages, and improved profits, all while utilizing new technologies. The UAW has pushed for fewer temporary workers and better job security. While no deal has been finalized, both sides have signaled that they are coming closer to a resolution. Gabriel Whitaker 23/09/2023
World Lachlan Murdoch is back at Fox News, and is expected to take over when his father Rupert Murdoch retires. He will be inheriting a powerful company, one that has been increasingly influenced by his father’s political views extended out to the network’s viewers as well as through payTV channels such as Fox Business. With this, there is big speculation as to where Lachlan will steer the network and if he will keep it as the “Republican-leaning” station it has been, or if it will move to a different direction. Gabriel Whitaker 23/09/2023
World OpenAI’s DALL-E is an artificial intelligence image generator capable of creating images from text descriptions. It is the result of an extensive training process with millions of images, transforming text descriptions into fantastical images of anything from vegetables to airplanes. The possibilities are seemingly endless with OpenAI’s DALL-E AI image generator, giving the creative world new tools to explore and experiment with. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World Rupert Murdoch’s long-held position in media and telecom is facing a looming internal battle as the end of his reign nears. The trust patriarch’s four sons and family are all eyeing command, with the likely successor being James Murdoch, already CEO of Fox Corp. and son of Rupert. This struggle of succession may not come to fruition for another two-plus years, as Rupert, 87, shows no signs of having to step aside yet. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World Poland has suspended its plans to send arms to Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict between pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainian government. The Polish government believes the transfer of arms and military hardware could further exacerbate the conflict and increase the risk of regional tensions flaring up. Poland also recognizes the possibility of the military equipment being used against their own interests and prefers a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World Two Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets recently successfully landed on a Finnish motorway, a landmark achievement for the advanced aircraft. It was part of a demonstration to prove the plane’s capabilities of using highways as runways. The jets were able to land and take off on the temporary 1,100-meter stretch of road without any obstacles, a task many thought to be impossible. The successful trial will pave the way to give F-35A pilots the ability to land their aircraft on highways in emergency situations. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World British Prime Minister Rish Sunak announced a bold package of climate policies on September 22nd, including a ban on sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, £1.3 billion of investment in public transportation, and a £160 million commitment to tree planting to help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Sunak’s policy changes aim to make the UK the first major economy to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050. This marks a major shift in the decade-long journey for the UK to become an international leader in tackling climate change. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World Four individuals – including the owner and the assistant director of a Bronx day-care center – have been accused of allowing toddlers and babies to consume an overdose of melatonin, allegedly as a sedative. Two infants died as a result, and two dozen more were hospitalized. The defendants are now facing reckless endangerment and assault charges, as the NYPD continues to investigate. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of providing children with a safe and caring environment. Gabriel Whitaker 22/09/2023
World Tragically, Andrew Mettler, a 33-year old pilot was killed when the F-18 fighter jet he was flying crashed off the San Diego coastline. Mettler was assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at El Toro Marine Base. He had been with the Marines since July, 2010 and leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and two young children. A memorial has been planned and one of his commander’s praised Mettler’s service for his country as “exemplary”. Gabriel Whitaker 28/08/2023
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