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Apple launches iPhone 16 with Apple Intelligence

Apple introduced its iPhone 16 lineup at the "Glowtime" event, featuring four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new phones are powered by the A18 chip with enhanced AI capabilities, improved battery life, and upgraded cameras, including a dedicated camera button for quick photo and video access. The Pro models have larger displays and thinner bezels, and all models support new features like computational photography and visual intelligence for tasks like reviewing locations or adding events from photos.

Bitcoin rebounds from its worst week in more than a year, jumping above $57,000

Bitcoin surged past $57,000 on Monday evening, recovering from a 9% drop last week, which marked its worst weekly performance since August 2023. The jump followed a rebound on Wall Street after a challenging week. Historically, September has been a weak month for Bitcoin, mirroring trends seen in other risk assets.

How to Watch the Harris vs. Trump 2024 Presidential Debate for Free

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in their first presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, hosted by ABC News. Moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis, the debate will focus on key issues, including tech industry regulation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and a proposed TikTok ban. The 90-minute debate will have no opening statements, audience, or direct questions between candidates, and microphones will be muted when the other is speaking. The debate can be streamed live on ABC News, Hulu, and Disney Plus.

Breaking: India Confirms First Monkey Pox Case

India has confirmed its first case of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Delhi, involving a young male who recently traveled from a country with active transmission. The government has reassured the public that the situation is under control, as the patient is isolated, clinically stable, and there is no evidence of public transmission. Lab testing identified the Mpox virus as the West African clade 2, different from the clade 1 associated with the current global health emergency, and India had previously reported 30 isolated cases since July 2022.

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Met With An Accident, Recovering: Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna recently revealed that she had a minor accident, explaining her absence over the past month. She assured fans that she is recovering well and had been resting at home following doctors' advice. This follows similar cases of actors like Nabha Natesh and Naveen Polishetty, who also opened up about their accidents in a delayed manner but have since recovered.

After Arjun Reddy, Vijay Deverakonda Returns To The Intense Drama Genre With VD12!

Vijay Deverakonda, widely known for his charm and romantic roles, is set to showcase a new dimension of his talent with his upcoming intense drama, VD 12. After his powerful performance in Arjun Reddy, the actor is returning to the intense genre, and the release of the film's poster has already stirred excitement among fans. The buzz surrounding VD 12 suggests a fresh and compelling role for Vijay, building anticipation for his performance.

Heroine-centric movies lose market in post-pandemic era

In the post-pandemic era, heroine-centric films have struggled commercially, with market forces significantly impacting their success. Movies like Kajal Aggarwal's Satyabhama and Keerthy Suresh's Raghu Thatha faced challenges, with the latter skipping a theatrical release in Telugu. Despite her past success, Anushka Shetty hasn't led any major female-centric films recently, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Shaakuntalam was a box-office failure. Amidst this, Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming heroine-led projects, The Girlfriend and Rainbow, offer hope for a revival of this genre.

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