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Event Format and Schedule Meta is gearing up for its annual Meta Connect conference, a showcase of its latest developments in AR, VR, AI, and the metaverse. This year’s event takes a new format. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will deliver the opening keynote on September 17 at 5PM PT, followed by a developer keynote and additional sessions on September 18 at 10AM PT. The adjusted schedule signals that the 2025 edition could be one of the most eventful Connect gatherings yet. Next-Generation Smart Glasses The centerpiece of this year’s announcements will be Meta’s next wave of smart glasses. The highlight: a…

Highway Blast Sparks Chaos A gas tanker truck exploded on a major Mexico City highway Wednesday, unleashing flames and smoke across the southern part of the capital. The blast injured at least 57 people, including 19 in critical condition. Witnesses reported scenes of panic as bystanders fled the area, while some victims with severe burns waited for help in the middle of the road. Mayor Clara Brugada described the explosion, which occurred beneath a highway overpass, as a major emergency. Authorities confirmed that 18 vehicles were destroyed in the blaze. Despite the scale of the disaster, no fatalities had been…

Details of the Recall Costco has issued a recall of its Dubai Style Chocolate, produced by Rolling Pin, after discovering an error in the allergen statement. According to the company’s announcement on September 4, the label incorrectly listed “gluten” as an allergen instead of “wheat.” The affected products were sold between May 1 and August 29 in select Costco stores and can be identified by item code #1932972 printed above the bar code on the package. While gluten is indeed found in wheat, the error lies in how the allergen was presented to consumers. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

A leaked internal document reveals that at least one South Korean worker arrested during last week’s massive U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai battery factory in Georgia was legally present in the country. Despite holding a valid visa, the worker was “mandated” to accept voluntary departure, raising serious concerns over the legality of the detention and the broader handling of the operation. Details of the Raid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 500 workers at the Hyundai construction site in Ellabell, Georgia, part of a $12.6 billion investment in electric vehicle battery production. The majority of those detained were…

A growing body of research is shifting Blue Zones from travel lore to measurable biology. Stanford epidemiologist David Rehkopf and colleagues report longer telomeres and younger DNA methylation patterns in elders from Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, with similar signatures in Sardinia and Ikaria. Nicoya’s survival advantage is striking too, with about 29 percent lower mortality for people 60 and older compared with the rest of Costa Rica. Day to day routines in these places align with cellular markers of slower aging. Daily Rhythm And The Body Clock Coastal communities often share a simple cadence: early light exposure, steady physical work,…

Anna Wintour, the outgoing editor-in-chief of Vogue, has finally shared her candid thoughts on Meryl Streep’s portrayal of a formidable fashion editor in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. The movie, inspired by Lauren Weisberger’s novel based on her time as Wintour’s assistant, has long been associated with the Vogue editor’s icy persona. Speaking on The New Yorker’s podcast with David Remnick, Wintour offered a nuanced take on the cultural phenomenon. Wintour on Her First Viewing Wintour revealed she attended the film’s premiere in Prada attire without knowing what to expect. She admitted that many in the fashion industry…

A Comeback to Remember In his long-awaited NFL debut, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to secure a 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears. Trailing for much of the game and struggling through a quiet first half, McCarthy accounted for three touchdowns in the final quarter, making NFL history in the process. His performance marked him as the first quarterback to score three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of his debut and only the second in 45 years, alongside Steve Young, to overcome a double-digit deficit in such a game. From Struggles to Leadership The game…

Major Redesign with iPhone Air Apple introduced its latest smartphone lineup on Tuesday at its Cupertino headquarters, headlined by the all-new iPhone Air. The model marks the company’s biggest design shift since the iPhone X in 2017. Built from titanium and reinforced with Ceramic Shield, the Air is Apple’s thinnest phone to date at just 5.6 millimeters. It features a 6.5-inch always-on display with Pro Motion technology and runs on the A19 Pro chip, which integrates advanced AI acceleration. The device also includes a new N1 wireless chip and C1X modem designed for improved efficiency, making it Apple’s most power-conscious…

Labour Secures Narrow Path to Majority Norway’s Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, has won a second term in office after securing 28.2% of the vote in the general election. The result gives Labour 53 seats in the 169-seat Storting, an improvement from 2021. With the backing of four smaller centre-left parties, Labour could form a slim two-seat majority, a rarity in a country long accustomed to minority governments. Voter turnout reached 78.9%, the highest in years, reflecting strong public engagement in an election shaped by both domestic and global issues. Progress Party Gains Ground The anti-immigration…

Backlash Over Logo Triggers Shift Cracker Barrel has suspended its restaurant renovation program after facing widespread criticism of its new logo and updated design concept. The company confirmed Tuesday that locations not yet remodeled will remain unchanged. The decision follows a sharp drop in shares after the chain unveiled a minimalist logo that removed its signature “old timer” figure and barrel. The rebrand was widely criticized online, especially by conservative commentators, prompting the company to revert to its original design. Preserving Familiar Traditions The suspended redesign was tested in just four of Cracker Barrel’s 660 restaurants. The modernized look featured…