Apples new Workout Buddy feature is intriguinga voice from your Apple Watch that gives you pep talks and stats as you exercise. But when I installed the WatchOS public beta (after reading and disregarding all the warnings weve given about doing so), I discovered that my watch couldnt run Workout Buddy, even though its a Series 10, which should be supported.And yes, I should have read the fine print a little closer, but this particular caveat isnt exactly being communicated loud and clear: Workout Buddy arguably isnt really a feature of your watch at all, but a feature of your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. If you dont have at least an iPhone 15 Pro, you dont get Workout Buddy on your Apple Watch.I found this out in the most embarrassing way, so feel free to laugh: I accepted the assignment to test out the public beta and report on Workout Buddy; I learned how to install a public beta; I satisfied myself that I was OK with the risks of doing so. I backed up my iPhone, then installed the beta on my phone, then installed the beta on my watch. Then I changed into running clothes, drove to the park where I like to run, slathered myself in sunscreen, and as I was about to start my first run with my new Workout Buddy, found that the option wasnt there. I triple-checked everything. The beta was installed, I had the new workout screen view, I was looking in the correct menubut I was carrying an iPhone 12 mini (the last phone Apple ever made that fits comfortably in my pocket, but thats a rant for another time). And that means no Workout Buddy for me.Workout Buddy needs an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 to work, and it needs to be with you the whole timeIf youve been paying close attention to Apples announcements about Apple Intelligence, you might know offhand exactly which iPhones it means when it says (in the sixth of six paragraphs on the feature) that Workout Buddy will be available on Apple Watch with Bluetooth headphones, and requires an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone nearby.Me, Im just a dumb jock, so checking the list of Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone versions did not occur to me. I just noticed that Workout Buddy is listed among the features of WatchOS, so I thought it was a WatchOS feature. But to get that peppy coach voice, your watch has to get your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone to generate it. And Apple Intelligence sometimes sends requests off for cloud computing, which means your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone may need to be connected to the internet for this to work.So even if you have the right kind of iPhone, you cant use Workout Buddy if youre in the habit of leaving it at home (or in your gym locker) during workouts, and it may not work properly if your runs and walks take you to places that have no cellular signalas many of my trail runs do. This makes it a lot less useful than you might think, even if you arent a dummy like me who forgets what kind of phone they are carrying.

Mercredi, Donald Trump a annonc qu'il avait conclu un accord commercial avec la Core du Sud. Cet accord inclut l'imposition de droits de douane de 15 % sur les marchandises corennes qui seront importes aux tats-Unis. Cette dcision marque une tape importante dans les relations commerciales entre les deux nations, visant rguler et renforcer les changes tout en protgeant les intrts amricains. Reste voir comment cet accord sera mis en uvre et son impact sur le march, mais il suscite dj un vif intrt et des discussions parmi les experts conomiques.

Have you ever wondered what bops powerful figures are listening to on Spotify? You'd be amazed what you can get with a profile search - but just in case you want them all in one place, there's the Panama Playlists, a newly published collection of data on the musical listening habits of politicians, journalists, and tech figures, as curated by an anonymous figure.The site appears to have data for a number of notables, including Open AI CEO Sam Altman, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Late Night host Seth Meyers. Five people featured on the website confirmed to The Verge that data for them is accurate: "T Read the full story at The Verge.

Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".

When two human rights groups became the first major voices in Israel to accuse the state of committing genocide in Gaza, breaking a taboo in a country founded after the Holocaust, they were prepared for a backlash. B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel released reports at a press conference in Jerusalem, saying Israel was carrying out "coordinated, deliberate action to destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza Strip". For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Tirza Leibowitz, Deputy Director at Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) and Deputy Director at Open Society Foundations.

The Philadelphia Phillies swung big and landed Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran in a strong move before the MLB trade deadline, according to multiple reports.Philadelphia was searching for a high-leverage reliever, and with the Twins in full sell mode, they pounced for the veteran Duran, who has 16 saves for the Twins in 49 games this year.The Phillies are reportedly sending two of their top prospects, right-hander Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait, to the Twins as the crux of the trade, per USA Today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuran was one of the biggest trade targets this summer given the Twins stance and how valuable he is for a franchise trying to make a World Series push.The Phillies needed some bullpen help, and Dave Dombrowski unloaded coveted prospects to make sure the team had one of the best closers in the game on their side for the rest of the year.TWINS CLOSER FUELS TRADE RUMORS AFTER HUGGING BULLPEN CATCHER MID-GAMEDuran, featuring a triple-digit fastball and one of the best splitters in all of baseball, has pitched to a 2.47 ERA over his career, which includes 74 saves over 83 chances in the past four seasons combined.Durans production is worthy of some big trade pieces, but so is the fact that he is under team control until the 2028 season. So, this deal helps now and for the next two Phillies campaigns.Philadelphia has been searching for that trip back to the World Series, which last came in 2022 when they lost to the Houston Astros in six games.They made it to the NLCS in 2023, but lost Game 7 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Then, in 2024, the Phillies couldnt handle the New York Mets, losing in four games in the division series.The Phillies have the bats and starting pitching to make a run, and their bullpen just got a huge upgrade to help face a gauntlet of National League teams come October.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A new set of rules governing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong takes effect on Friday as Asian authorities step up regulatory efforts in response to President Donald Trumps campaign to stoke the growth of tokens pegged to the US dollar.

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(NewsNation) Homes are lingering on the market amid sluggish buyer demand and the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hold is unlikely to offer much relief. High prices and elevated mortgage rates have kept potential home buyers on the sidelines. But the Fed remains focused on its dual mandate controlling inflation and maximizing employment and policymakers have been reluctant to cut interest rates amid uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs. According to a recent Zillow analysis, there are now more homes for sale than at any point since 2019.Fed Chair Jerome Powell summed up the situation during a news conference Wednesday: "Activity in the housing sector remains weak."Federal Reserve holds rates steady as uncertainty remains elevatedWhile not guaranteed, a Fed rate cut might have helped ease mortgage rates, which currently hover around 6.75% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan. That's roughly the same rate as a year ago and more than double the rate at this time in 2021.Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as the national median sales price rose to an all-time high of $435,300, according to the National Association of Realtors. "High mortgage rates are causing home sales to remain stuck at cyclical lows," NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. Mortgage rates are expected to move a bit lower later this year, dropping to 6.4% by the end of 2025, according to a recent forecast from Realtor.com. Spring sees lowest rate of homes sold over asking price since 2020"Fed rate cuts, which are expected later this year, in a steadier policy environment should help mortgage rates fall, relieving some of the strain on homebuyers," Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, said in a statement Wednesday.But according to a recent analysis, even 6% mortgage rates would still leave homeownership out of reach for most.Instead, rates would need to drop to 4.43% for a typical home to be affordable for someone making the median income, according to Zillow economic analyst Anushna Prakash. But such a rate drop is unrealistic and would come with its own set of economic trade-offs."If buyers are waiting for big drops in mortgage rates or prices to help affordability, theyre in for a rude awakening," Prakash wrote. "Just like falling rates, that kind of correction in house prices wont happen without a serious slowdown in economic growth and income growth, and a rise in the unemployment rate."The typical monthly mortgage payment has skyrocketed in recent years, from about $1,100 in 2020 to double that $2,207 in 2024 (not adjusted for inflation), according to Bankrate. Adjusted for inflation, the increase still works out to almost an additional $800 a month. With interest rates high and unlikely to come down quickly consumers should focus on aggressively paying down high-cost debt and padding emergency savings, Greg McBride, Bankrate's chief financial analyst, said in an email Wednesday."Those with less debt and more savings will be best positioned to weather whatever the economy throws at us in the months ahead," McBride said.Realtor.com expects home sales in the second half of 2025 to resemble the modest spring season, which was one of the slowest in years. One silver lining: as buyers gain more options, home prices are expected to rise more slowly than they did in 2024.In some regions, home prices have even declined and as inventory climbs, sellers are showing a greater willingness to negotiate.

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The Senates attempt at banning lawmakers from trading stocks made it through its first hurdle on Wednesday, but a lack of Republican support for the move signals a rocky road ahead for the effort.Sen. Josh Hawleys Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act, advanced in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Accountability Committee, but the Missouri Republican was the only GOP member on the panel to vote for it.CONGRESSIONAL STOCK TRADING BAN PASSES THROUGH COMMITTEE AS HAWLEY DENIES REPORTS OF WHITE HOUSE PUSHBACKAttempts to ban lawmakers from trading stocks have typically not gone far over the years, but Hawley was hopeful that his bill would be an exception.Republicans on the panel were not thrilled with the bill.Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chair Rand Paul, R-Ky., told Fox News Digital that the bill was "poorly written." He warned that it could disincentivize financially successful Americans from running for office and accused the bill of targeting Trump."I think it's a sort of heavy-handed, not very thoughtful approach," he said.GRASSLEY REBUKES TRUMP'S PRESSURE TO 'HAVE THE COURAGE' TO SPEED UP NOMINATIONSThe Missouri Republican's measure would ban lawmakers and their spouses from purchasing, selling or holding individual stocks for the duration of the lawmakers time in office.Lawmakers would also annually check in with either the House or Senate ethics committees to ensure they are in compliance each year, and the Government Accountability Office would conduct a compliance audit every two years.The bill also includes a provision added at the last-minute to ban the next president and vice president from holding or trading stocks while in office, effectively excluding President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance from the ban.Hawley argued that Trump supported his measure the president told reporters that he liked the bill "conceptually" and wanted to read into it more and that he was open to making changes at the committee level to the bill."If somebody really, genuinely wants to improve the bill, I'm happy to tweak it, work with people," he said. "We've worked on this for years, but if they just want to kill it, then I'm not very interested in that. I want to advance it."KEY TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY SENATE DEMS PUTS PRESSURE ON GOP LEADERSBut the likelihood of the bill making it to the Senate floor, for now, does not appear to be high given the resistance among Republicans and Trump's change in tone just hours after seemingly endorsing the bill."I wonder why Hawley would pass a Bill that Nancy Pelosi is in absolute love with He is playing right into the dirty hands of the Democrats," Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social. "Its a great Bill for her, and her husband, but so bad for our Country! I dont think real Republicans want to see their President, who has had unprecedented success, TARGETED, because of the whims of a second-tier Senator named Josh Hawley!"Indeed, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who has been scrutinized for her growing stock portfolio over the years, endorsed Hawley's bill shortly after it advanced in committee.And when asked by reporters if the bill would get any floor time in the future, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he doubted "we put anything on the floor that just had one Republican on it."Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a member of the Homeland Security panel, called the bill "obnoxious," and contended that lawmakers already have insider trading laws that govern what they can and cant do, noting that "if I were to start trading stocks, you'd know about it right away" given that Congress requires quarterly disclosure reports. "You might as well title this thing the Career Politician Protection Act, because we already have created so many disincentives, we've made it so unattractive for somebody to give up work in the private sector," Johnson told Fox News Digital.And Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., said that he was a proponent of lawmakers not buying and selling stocks, but noted that as chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, it's up to him to actually enforce the ban."I just think there are things in it that need to be there's so many details that are not fully thought through on it," he told Fox News Digital. "The concept is right. It's not ready for prime time yet."

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Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn't followed

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Right now, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is 32% off, bringing its price to $89 (originally $130), an all-time low, according to price trackers. As a longtime Nespresso Vertuo fan who starts every morning with a creamy latte, Ive found this machine to be consistent, reliable, and well-built. While the pods can be a bit pricey, theyre still more cost-effective than daily trips to a coffee shop. If youre considering a new single-serve pod coffee maker, this is a great little machine. Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ $129.95 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $129.95 at Amazon While the Vertuo Pop+ isnt as versatile as a Keurig (which can make teas and hot chocolate), it offers plenty of range for those who prefer espresso-based beverages. It supports up to five cup sizes and includes several smart features.The machine automatically detects the correct drink size based on the pod inserted, and it scans a barcode to change the way it brews various beverages. Bluetooth and wifi connectivity enable automatic software updates. Another perk of the Nespresso Vertuo is the prominent, crema-like layer of foam, which the Keurig models dont typically produce as well.Quality packs a punch within a compact footprint, but noise levels get mixed reviews. Some users found it was larger than expected, while others found it was quiet enough to use in a shared household. This machine also comes with a free assortment of pods, but some Amazon buyers noted they would have preferred to choose a less random variety. Overall, if you want an upscale coffeehouse taste with a frothy finish, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is a strong choice, especially at its current price of $89.

Suite aux initiatives de la France et du Royaume-Uni, le premier ministre canadien estime qu'il est crucial d'adopter ce changement de politique. Cette dmarche vise maintenir vivant l'espoir d'une solution deux tats.

Apples new Workout Buddy feature is intriguinga voice from your Apple Watch that gives you pep talks and stats as you exercise. But when I installed the WatchOS public beta (after reading and disregarding all the warnings weve given about doing so), I discovered that my watch couldnt run Workout Buddy, even though its a Series 10, which should be supported.And yes, I should have read the fine print a little closer, but this particular caveat isnt exactly being communicated loud and clear: Workout Buddy arguably isnt really a feature of your watch at all, but a feature of your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. If you dont have at least an iPhone 15 Pro, you dont get Workout Buddy on your Apple Watch.I found this out in the most embarrassing way, so feel free to laugh: I accepted the assignment to test out the public beta and report on Workout Buddy; I learned how to install a public beta; I satisfied myself that I was OK with the risks of doing so. I backed up my iPhone, then installed the beta on my phone, then installed the beta on my watch. Then I changed into running clothes, drove to the park where I like to run, slathered myself in sunscreen, and as I was about to start my first run with my new Workout Buddy, found that the option wasnt there. I triple-checked everything. The beta was installed, I had the new workout screen view, I was looking in the correct menubut I was carrying an iPhone 12 mini (the last phone Apple ever made that fits comfortably in my pocket, but thats a rant for another time). And that means no Workout Buddy for me.Workout Buddy needs an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 to work, and it needs to be with you the whole timeIf youve been paying close attention to Apples announcements about Apple Intelligence, you might know offhand exactly which iPhones it means when it says (in the sixth of six paragraphs on the feature) that Workout Buddy will be available on Apple Watch with Bluetooth headphones, and requires an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone nearby.Me, Im just a dumb jock, so checking the list of Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone versions did not occur to me. I just noticed that Workout Buddy is listed among the features of WatchOS, so I thought it was a WatchOS feature. But to get that peppy coach voice, your watch has to get your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone to generate it. And Apple Intelligence sometimes sends requests off for cloud computing, which means your Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone may need to be connected to the internet for this to work.So even if you have the right kind of iPhone, you cant use Workout Buddy if youre in the habit of leaving it at home (or in your gym locker) during workouts, and it may not work properly if your runs and walks take you to places that have no cellular signalas many of my trail runs do. This makes it a lot less useful than you might think, even if you arent a dummy like me who forgets what kind of phone they are carrying.

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than $8,000 on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said.The "King of Pop" wore white athletic socks adorned with sparkling rhinestones during his "HIStory World Tour" in 1997.

Dean Cain, this week, claimed that he once faced serious sexual harassment on the set of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."The 58-year-old, who played Superman in the 1990s series, told Variety: "I could have had the biggest sexual harassment lawsuit in Hollywood history."Cain didnt elaborate on the alleged harassment, but Variety reported that it took a toll on his relationship with his then-volleyball star girlfriendGabrielle Reece."There were always murmurs," Variety added of the harassment allegations, noting that the show ended abruptly after the fourth season on a cliffhanger when Cain was set to direct several episodes, which "evaporated."TYLER PERRY SUED FOR $260M BY ACTOR CLAIMING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULTCain added that "Lois & Clark" was quite risqu, but he loved working with co-star Teri Hatcher."Teri Hatcher and I were making out all the time in beds, half clothes on, half off," he said of working with Hatcher, who played Lois Lane in the 1993 to 1997 series."Teri was the best Lois Lane of all time, in my opinion," he added. "She just drove the show."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCain said, though, that he didnt mind being focused on as a sex symbol."Any guy who tells you he feels bad being objectified, I mean, really? Come on," he said. "Its a wonderful compliment."'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' STAR SAYS CONTROVERSIAL STORYLINE 'WOULD NOT HAPPEN TODAY' DUE TO AGE GAPThe actor, who once had a brief foray into professional football before his acting days, said "Lois & Clark" was "more money than I had ever seen in my life.""My entire contract for the Buffalo Bills was equal to a couple episodes of Lois & Clark," he added.But the work week was exhausting, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday and finishing at 7 a.m. on Saturday, he said.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"We called it Fraturday!" Cain joked. "There was no time to work out, because they couldnt give me a workout clause, because then theyd have to for every other star and then it sets precedent for Warner Bros. Thats why I havent done a series since. It feels like suffocating. You feel claustrophobic."He also said he didnt get all the pay he deserved."I didnt know enough back then about residuals," he explained, before alleging: "Warner Bros. buries the bodies deep and makes it look like its lost money. Theres no possible way. But I should have sued."George Clooney did it. He sued on ER and got a big payout for his participation. I was advised not to because You dont want to bite the hand that feeds you."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital has reached out to Warner Brothers and Cain for comment.

Microsoft Corp. is set to become the second company in the world to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization after reporting quarterly earnings that beat Wall Streets expectations, sending the stock soaring in extended trading Wednesday.