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Police forensics tool GrayKey can get into locked iPhones even after the device's automatic inactivity reboot, which is designed to protect data by restarting the phone into a more secure state, according to a 404 Media report. The finding undermines a widely trusted Apple security feature and has renewed debate about law enforcement access to encrypted phones.

Motivational speaker Mel Robbins has released new personal finance content aimed at people living paycheck to paycheck, telling them it is something they need to watch. The piece has drawn close to 800,000 engagements, reflecting widespread interest in practical money advice as households continue to struggle with the cost of living. Viewers are sharing it as accessible guidance for getting control of day-to-day finances.

Practical guidance on coping with the common cold is drawing wide attention online. The content covers everyday measures people can use to get through a cold, resonating with audiences during cold season. Viewers are engaging heavily with the advice, suggesting strong public interest in simple, accessible health tips that cut through conflicting information about treating cold symptoms.

The United Nations is escalating humanitarian response efforts across 12 crises it says have been neglected by global donors and media attention. UN officials stress that funding alone will not resolve them, warning that money must be paired with political action and access to reach people in need. The appeal highlights how protracted conflicts and disasters continue to be overshadowed by higher-profile emergencies.

Lawyer and disability advocate Matthew Cortland is sharing a public service message telling people they should get all recommended vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 shots. The message links to guidance on vaccine access on his website, at a time when Respiratory illness season and shifting vaccine eligibility rules in the United States are making it harder for many people to know whether and how they can get immunised.

Apple is introducing new privacy protections for Mac users as AI agents become more capable. The safeguards are aimed at limiting what increasingly autonomous AI software can access on a user's computer, reflecting growing concern that powerful agents could read sensitive files or act without adequate oversight. The move signals Apple positioning privacy as a key differentiator as AI tools spread across personal computing.

Mashable has published a guide explaining how readers can access Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music without paying, walking through Amazon's free trial options and eligibility requirements. The piece covers how long the trials last, what happens when they end, and how to cancel. It is being read by people looking to cut subscription costs while keeping access to e-books and streaming music.

A leaked video suggests GrayKey, the phone unlocking tool made by forensics firm Magnet Forensics, can bypass an iPhone security feature that automatically reboots locked devices, which had been keeping police from extracting data. The claim, reported by 404 Media, raises fresh concerns about Apple's cat-and-mouse battle with law enforcement over access to seized iPhones.

The European Union has turned down Ukraine's request to receive an early disbursement of a €90 billion loan. The decision means Kyiv will not get accelerated access to the funds it had sought, at a time when Ukraine continues to rely heavily on Western financial support to cover budget deficits and wartime spending. The EU has not detailed its reasons in the reporting so far.

A new beginner's guide walks developers through using ByteDance's Sa2va-4b-Image model, which is hosted on the Replicate platform. The tutorial is aimed at programmers getting started with the machine learning model, and is being shared within coding and AI communities.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American service members will be given a day off to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. The move is aimed at making it easier for troops to cast ballots. Reaction so far has focused on what the policy means for military voting access and turnout in a closely watched election year.

Chinese AI lab Z.ai has released GLM-5.3 as an open-weight model under a new license that differentiates between users. Individual users keep broad rights to use the model, while large commercial players, specifically hyperscalers, face additional requirements including security reviews for commercial use. The company also claims the model achieves top benchmark scores, positioning it as a competitive open alternative to closed frontier models.

A report highlighted by Yahoo Lifestyle Canada claims that nearly half of women encounter a common challenge that stops them before a workout even begins. The piece is drawing attention to barriers women face around exercise, and conversations are focusing on motivation, access and confidence issues that prevent women from getting started with fitness routines.