Apple unveils 3 new iPhones, another CBS executive is out, and more top news

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Apple launched three new iPhones, iPhone XS, XS Max and the cheaper XR, at its yearly hardware event Wednesday. Some of the new iPhone features include a longer battery life and improved camera. Other announcements included a new Apple Watch that offers a larger screen and built-in electrocardiogram scanner, which will be the first EKG over-the-counter device cleared by the U.S. government. The event was held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, Calif. ? Here’s what people are saying.

CBS “60 Minutes” executive producer Jeff Fager is leaving the network for violating company policy, days after CEO Les Moonves was forced out amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Fager’s immediate departure comes after he reportedly sent a “threatening” text to a CBS reporter, who was looking into allegations of sexual harassment against Fager and Moonves under independent investigation by the network ? Here’s what people are saying.

Although Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a category two, the storm continues to hurtle toward the Carolina coast with wind speeds reaching 110 miles per hour. The latest forecast now suggests a possible landfall Thursday on the Carolinas border. The storm is likely to be the most intense storm to hit the region in at least 25 years. About 1.5 million people along the East Coast have been ordered to evacuate. ? Here’s what people are saying.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning Juul Labs and other makers of vaping devices that it will remove their products from the market unless they can keep them from minors. The agency is trying to preserve the products as an alternative to cigarettes while preventing them from becoming a fresh source of nicotine addiction, especially among youth. The FDA also sent warning letters to 1,100 stores, including 7-Eleven, Walgreens and Shell gas stations.? Here’s what people are saying.

TripAdvisor has welcomed “a landmark ruling” after an Italian court has jailed a man for nine months for writing fake reviews. The unnamed man tried to sell more than 1,000 positive reviews to hundreds of businesses across Italy. TripAdvisor says businesses that paid for fake reviews have been hit with penalties. Writing fake reviews is against the law in many countries, but TripAdvisor says this is the first time they’ve seen such laws enforced to the point of securing a criminal conviction.”? Here’s what people are saying.

?Also: Google and Facebook could be forced to install filters to remove content that breaches copyright, following a controversial copyright law backed by the European Parliament. Those in favour say it will protect artists and journalists, while critics argue the move will restrict internet freedom. The European Commission will now discuss the law with EU countries, with a final vote expected next year. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Idea of the Day: Feedback is an invaluable tool for learning, says Expert360 co-founder Bridget Loudon.

“Back yourself, what's the worst that can happen? Also, seek out tough feedback. If people don't think you can handle criticism, they won't give it to you and you need it to be successful."

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