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Police can apparently work around the iPhone's automatic inactivity reboot, a security feature introduced by Apple that restarts locked devices to prevent forensic tools like GrayKey from extracting their contents. According to 404 Media, law enforcement has found ways to get into locked phones despite the protection, renewing debate over device security and police access to encrypted data.

The Federal Communications Commission is considering changes to, and potentially ending, the E-Rate program, which provides discounted internet access to schools and libraries across the United States. The program has long helped low-income students and communities get online, and any rollback would likely affect connectivity for millions of Americans.

The San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers open the National League Division Series on October 3, and fans are looking up how to watch Game 1. Coverage focuses on which TV channel carries the game and which streaming services offer live access, as the MLB postseason gets underway.

People in the United States without health insurance are being advised to check GoodRx for discount codes before paying for a Covid vaccine. Without insurance, pharmacies often quote a much higher list price, sometimes several times the actual cost, but a coupon can dramatically reduce what an uninsured patient pays at the counter. The advice is being shared as Americans weigh whether to get the shot at a time when vaccine costs have increasingly shifted to individuals.

SSM Health has opened drive-thru flu clinics across the St. Louis area as flu cases climb earlier than usual in the region. The clinics allow residents to get vaccinated without leaving their cars, part of an effort to curb the spread ahead of the peak season. Local coverage highlights the early rise in infections and encourages residents to get their flu shots promptly.

Authorities at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, are still investigating how a civilian managed to get onto the base and then 'violently engaged' with law enforcement personnel. Military and local officials have not yet explained how the person bypassed security, and the incident has raised questions about access controls at one of the US military's most sensitive installations, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command.

Disability policy lawyer Matthew Cortland is circulating a public service message urging people to get all recommended vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 shots. The message links to a piece on vaccine access, framing immunisation as something people should pursue without legal barriers. It is being shared as a seasonal reminder during the respiratory illness period, when flu and COVID vaccination campaigns overlap.

A Wall Street Journal report examines the rapid commercial growth of youth baseball in the United States, with travel teams, private coaching, tournaments and specialized facilities turning the sport into a major industry. The same expansion is driving up costs for families, raising concerns that participation is increasingly limited to wealthier households and reshaping who gets to play the game seriously.

The United Nations is expanding its response to 12 of the world's most neglected humanitarian emergencies, warning that funding alone is not enough. UN officials say delivering aid to people in forgotten crises also depends on open roads, open borders and cooperation from political leaders, as conflict and access restrictions continue to block relief from reaching those in dire need.

Airport lounges come with a set of informal etiquette expectations that many travellers learn only after embarrassment. Guidance circulating this week covers basics like keeping phone calls quiet, not hogging seating or buffet food, shower time limits, guest policies, and dressing appropriately. Frequent flyers say breaking these unwritten rules can get you quietly flagged by staff, while following them makes the experience better for everyone sharing the space.

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.

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.

Google's Gemini desktop assistant for macOS may be granted full access to a Mac's files and applications, according to a new report. The prospect of an AI assistant operating with such broad system-level permissions is raising questions about privacy, security and how much control users would retain over their own machines.

Google is signaling that its Gemini AI assistant could soon get broader access on macOS through additional sandbox permissions, allowing the tool to perform a wider range of tasks directly on users' machines. Tech observers see it as a step toward deeper AI integration on the desktop, though details on timing and scope remain limited.

A developer has released EventMaxxer, an open-source tool that automatically applies to events on behalf of users to help them get into the right rooms. The project is shared on GitHub and is drawing attention among tech workers interested in automating networking and conference access.

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.

Mental health difficulties are common among military veterans, and a discussion is under way on how they can access support. The conversation highlights resources available to former service members, including counselling and crisis services, and encourages veterans and their families to seek help rather than struggle in silence.

Minnesota Wild fans will get additional broadcast coverage this season, with KSTP and 45TV set to air 10 of the NHL team's games. The arrangement gives viewers over-the-air access to the club beyond regional cable coverage. The news is drawing attention from Minnesota sports fans as the season gets underway.

A Hamburg resident is publicly searching for a place offering a combined Covid-19 and influenza vaccination, saying their previous provider is no longer offering it. They note they do not fall under the standing vaccination recommendations of STIKO, Germany's immunisation commission, raising the question of access for people outside the recommended groups.