With deaths of pedestrians increasing, regulators propose tougher vehicle design rules
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule to make vehicles less deadly to pedestrians. The rule would require automakers to make their vehicles safer by designating a blind spot for pedestrians and adding a warning light to the side of the vehicle. It will also require automakers to test pedestrian safety in real-world conditions.
Tropical Storm Francine formed in the gulf of Mexico and is headed for Louisiana
The US state of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency as a tropical storm approaches the state. Schools will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday after the state’s President John Bel Edwards declared the state of emergency. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is expected to make landfall as a category 2 storm on Wednesday.
How to watch the Harris and Trump debate
A video of American football player Tyreek Hill being stopped by the Miami Dade Police on his way to a game has surfaced online. In the video, Hill can be seen being stopped in front of his car by a police officer. The officer said he stopped the player for speeding, but Hill refused to give a ticket.
What to expect in the debate and what to watch
Ahead of the US presidential debate, former President Donald Trump has said, “I’m doing [the debate] because her best friend is the head of ABC.” “The reason I’m doing [the debate] is that’s the only one that [Harris] would do it with, because her best friend is the head of ABC,” Trump added.
Here is our first look at the new phones
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The iPhone 16 has a faster A18 processor and is available for pre-orders from September 27. The iPhone 16 will feature visual intelligence and ‘Action Button’ on the camera that will automatically search for things you take photos of. The AirPods 4 have new H4 chip.
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy is a pastor on the FBI’s Most Wanted List
A Filipino preacher accused of sexual abuse and human trafficking in the Philippines surrendered to police on Sunday and was flown to Manila where he was put in police detention, officials said. Apollo Quiboloy surrendered after the Philippine police gave a 24-hour ultimatum for him to give up. Quiboloy’s church has recently started livestreaming video sessions from their forested estate at highest mountain in the Philippines.
The new chip in the mobile device makes it have a bigger screen and better battery life
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods Pro Max. The AirPods Pro 2 will come with a new H4 chip that allows for better audio quality and active noise cancellation, while the Pro Max will be made over-the-counter (OOTC) hearing aid. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available on September 20 for $699 and $899 respectively.
Jannik Sinner won the U.S Open weeks after being found not guilty of using performance- enhancing drugs
The US men’s team reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in almost a decade at the US Open on Friday. Twenty-year-old Frances Tiafoe and 26-year-old Taylor Fritz won their respective matches to reach the semi-finals. American tennis team, with two women and two men from the country, has reached the semifinals for the first time in 19 years.
Two paralympians are a lovey dovey table tennis duo
Nigerian tennis player Christiana Kayode, who has both a wheelchair and a cane, said that she “can beat” her male compatriot Kayode any day any time. “We used to use little wooden benches on the street. We played with golf balls using bathroom slippers as racquets. We played with golf balls using bathroom slippers as racquets,” she added.
Russia is accused of influence campaigns against U.S. voters
The US Justice Department said that it had disrupted Russian influence campaigns in the US that were meant to spread Russian government propaganda. The campaign was meant to reduce international support for Ukraine, bolster pro-Russian policies, and influence voters in the US and elsewhere, the Justice Department said. It added that it seized 32 internet domains used in the effort.