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A new report says Apple's upcoming smart home camera will not record video, setting it apart from most rivals in the home security market. The claim has drawn discussion among technology watchers, who are questioning how a home camera without recording would compete with devices from Google, Amazon and others, and what it means for Apple's wider smart home push.

Raj Panjabi, the physician and former White House global health official, has released a new book arguing that the healthcare system has come to accept conditions it should treat as unacceptable — from preventable deaths to deep inequities in access to care. The book examines why these failures became routine and what it would take to challenge them, and is drawing attention in health policy circles.

Two northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County, Florida, have reopened to traffic after a disruption that had reduced the roadway's capacity. Local outlet News4JAX reported the reopening as a traffic alert for commuters in the area. Drivers had faced congestion while the lanes were closed, and conditions are expected to return to normal.

Denver's Regional Transportation District says train and bus service will continue operating during the Premier League fan festival at Union Station. The announcement is aimed at reassuring fans and downtown visitors that transit access will remain normal despite crowds and event-related activity around the station, one of Denver's main transit hubs.

A question is being raised about whether this summer's extreme temperatures should be considered normal. The debate centres on how frequently such heatwaves can be expected in a changing climate, and whether framing them as ordinary understates the role of global warming. Commenters and experts are weighing in on where this summer ranks historically.

The Arkansas Storm Team at KARK is forecasting that temperatures across Arkansas will remain above average in the coming days. The forecast is drawing attention from residents planning around the unusually warm weather, with the station providing regular updates on how long the warmer-than-normal pattern is expected to last.

China's central bank has acknowledged that the country has entered a "new normal", a phrase signalling that the economy of today is no longer what it once was. The admission points to slower growth and structural change being accepted at the highest policy level. Commentators are weighing what this official recognition means for China's economic outlook and for the global economy more broadly.

A slowdown in U.S. hiring is drawing attention as a possible signal of broader weakness in the American economy. Analysts and commentators are weighing whether softer job growth points to cooling demand, the lingering effects of higher interest rates, or a normal settling after years of unusually strong employment gains.

Connectivity between the Philippines and Singapore has been fully restored, with internet services returning to normal. The repair follows an earlier disruption to the link that had degraded online access and traffic between the two countries. Users and businesses in the region reported connections stabilizing as network operators confirmed the restoration was complete.

New analysis shows the sharp pet food price inflation that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has settled in as the new normal for retail prices, rather than easing back. Industry publication PetfoodIndustry lays out the trend in an infographic, underscoring how cost pressures on pet owners have persisted long after the pandemic shock.

Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed above 7% and are settling at that level rather than dipping back down, according to a report on the housing market. The shift means homebuyers and owners considering refinancing are facing borrowing costs well above the lows of recent years, prompting debate over affordability and what rate levels buyers should now expect long term.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a one-day stand-down across the US military to allow service members time to vote. The order pauses normal duties for a day, with commanders expected to arrange time for troops to cast ballots. The move has drawn attention amid ongoing debate about voting access for Americans serving overseas or away from their home states.

Valtteri Bottas was involved in an unusual crash during a race session, and attention has turned to both the cause of the incident and the fact that it was not shown on the live broadcast. Fans are questioning why television coverage missed the moment, sparking debate about how such accidents are monitored and relayed to viewers.