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🚫 Biden bans medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The Biden administration has unveiled plans to shield Americans from credit score impacts of unpaid medical bills. This measure could benefit nearly 100 million currently weighed down by medical debt. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized, "No one in this country should have to go into debt to get the quality health care they need." Despite its potential benefits, the plan might encounter resistance from the industry and potential legal hurdles.

🛑Shutdown looms as US House Republicans again block own spending bill

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's $886 billion defense bill was rejected with a 216-212 vote, raising the risk of a government shutdown by October 1st. McCarthy remained determined, asserting, "just keep working; never give up" while Former President Trump called for a shutdown, insisting that Republicans should "defund all aspects of Crooked Joe Biden’s weaponized Government." Fitch's earlier downgrade of the U.S. debt rating further adds uncertainty to the situation.

🙋‍♀️India: 33% of Parliamentary Seats Reserved for Women

India's Parliament has passed a landmark bill, reserving one-third of seats for women in the lower house and state legislatures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded it as a "golden moment," although it won't be in effect for the next year's elections. Despite India's history of influential female leaders, the current representation stands at 15%, concluding a 27-year journey since the idea was introduced.

🚫 Saudi Arabia Threatens Nuclear Development if Iran Acquires Nuclear Weapons

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern about a nuclear-armed Iran, stating that if Iran acquired such a weapon, Saudi Arabia would seek one as well. He emphasized the global consequences of such a scenario, saying, "The world cannot see another Hiroshima." Despite recent diplomatic ties with Iran through China, he cited security reasons for balance in the Middle East.

🇮🇳 India Suspends Canadian Visas Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tension

India halts visa services for Canadians amid "security threats" to its diplomats. This follows Canada's allegations linking India to the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Amid the escalating tensions, PM Justin Trudeau underscored the "importance of the rule of law" and urged bilateral cooperation, even as both nations expelled senior diplomats.

💻 Microsoft's Surface Event: New Laptops, AI in Windows 11

Microsoft's Surface event unveiled new laptops, notably the Surface Laptop Studio 2, starting at $1,999 boasting Intel's 13th Gen i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 4050/4060 GPU, and 64GB RAM. The lightweight Surface Laptop Go 3, at $799, offers a 15-hour battery and a 12.4-inch touchscreen. Additionally, Windows 11 brings AI-powered Copilot, aiming to seamlessly unify various Copilot iterations into one cohesive AI assistant across its entire product range.

🤝 TikTok & Google Partner to Boost Search Traffic

TikTok and Google are reportedly testing a partnership to embed Google search prompts within TikTok. This collaboration responds to findings that 40% of young users prefer platforms like TikTok for recommendations over Google. While enhancing discovery capabilities for both, the specifics, especially regarding data-sharing and any financial agreements, remain undisclosed. TikTok emphasizes this isn't an ad feature.

👩‍⚖️ Lizzo Sued Again: Bullying and Harassment Allegations

Singer Lizzo faces a lawsuit from former employee Asha Daniels, who alleged experiencing bullying, sexual harassment, and racial discrimination, and described the environment as an "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture." She also reported discussions involving "hiring sex workers for lewd acts, attending sex shows, and buying hard drugs," while Lizzo's team dismissed the lawsuit stating it as a "bogus, absurd publicity stunt".

📢 WWE Releases Dolph Ziggler, Elias, Top Dolla, and More After Merger

After WWE's merger with UFC into TKO Group Holdings, several Superstars, like Notable names like Dolph Ziggler, Elias, Shelton Benjamin, Emma, Riddick Moss, and Mustafa Ali were among those released. The NXT brand also felt the impact, with Quincy Elliott, Dabba-Kato, Yulisa Leon, and Bryson Montana finding themselves on the release list. PWInsider reported that over 100 employees were terminated post-merger, signaling a significant restructuring.

🚌 NY Bus Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Students Injured

A bus carrying 40 Farmingdale High School students to Pennsylvania plunged down a 50-foot ravine on Interstate 84, NY, killing two adults, Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari. Preliminary findings suggest a tire failure as a potential factor. Governor Hochul empathized, "Imagine the fear... when these high school students... were surrounded by this chaos," underscoring statewide mourning.

🩳 John Fetterman in Shorts at Senate Meeting with Zelenskyy

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., donned casual wear for a Capitol meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, following recent Senate dress code relaxations. The change, initiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, sparked criticism as Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., remarked, "we need to be lifting up our standards in this country, not dumbing down."

📊 Americans Solidly Back Auto and Hollywood Strikes

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 58% of Americans support the auto industry's strike and 60% back Hollywood's strike for better pay and protections. Despite party divides, both Democrats and Republicans broadly endorse the strikes. The sentiment reflects increased U.S. union activism. "Some 61% of respondents said labor unions have improved the quality of life for all Americans."

n September 22, 1994, "The Pilot"—also referred to as "The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate", "The First One", and "The One Where It All Began"—marked the series premiere of the American television sitcom Friends on NBC. The show quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most beloved sitcoms in the United States.

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