Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents

Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents

Applehas taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings ofU.S. immigration agents, apparently after being pressured by U.S. authorities. ICEBlock, a free iPhone-only app lets users anonymously report and monitor activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, was no longer available on Apple's App Store as of Friday. "We just received a message from Apple's App Review that#ICEBlockhas been removed from the App Store due to "objectionable content'," the developer said in a social media post. "The only thing we can imagine is this is due to pressure from the Trump Admin. We have responded and we'll fight this!" The developer said last month that it had more than 1 million users. Even though it has been removed from the app marketplace, those who have already downloaded the app should still be able to use it. Apple did not respond immediately to a request for comment. "We created the App Store to be a safe and trusted place to discover apps," the company said in a statement to other media outlets. "Based on information we've received from law enforcement about the safety risks associated with ICEBlock, we have removed it and similar apps from the App Store." Downloads of apps like ICEblock have surged as theTrumpadministration steps up immigration enforcement with surprise raids. The technology has come under fire from authorities after agents were targeted. Officials said last month that a gunman who opened fire on anImmigration and Customs Enforcement facilityin Dallas had searched for apps that tracked the presence of ICE agents.

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Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents

Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents Applehas taken down an app that uses crowdso...

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Situation for mothers and babies in Gaza has 'never been worse', says UNICEF

Situation for mothers and babies in Gaza has 'never been worse', says UNICEF

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Mothers and newborn babies in Gaza face dire conditions as Nasser hospital in the south of the enclave is overwhelmed with patients fleeing the north and medical resources running out, UNICEF said on Friday. "The situation for mothers and newborns in Gaza has never been worse. In Nasser hospital, we're seeing hospital corridors lined with women who've just given birth," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva via video link from Gaza. The World Health Organization said on Friday that the health system was on the brink of collapse. Dr Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative for the occupied Palestinian Territory said he had never seen Nasser hospital so crowded, as patients flee from Gaza City - which is at the centre of Israel's expanded military offensive, towards the south of the enclave. Israel has told the entire million-strong population of Gaza City to head south as it mounts one of the biggest offensives of the war this month, vowing to root out Hamas fighters in what it says are their last bastions in Gaza's biggest urban area. "Every corridor you see mattresses and patients on the floor. There's a huge increase," Peeperkorn said, adding that a large number of patients are coming from the north. Only 14 of Gaza's 36 hospitals remained partly functional, according to the WHO. Elder described new mothers and their newborn children lying on the floor in Nasser hospital, and also reported seeing three premature babies sharing a single oxygen source. "They shared 20 minutes each. The other two children cry while the third child gets that oxygen for 20 minutes," Elder said. The WHO says there is a vast shortage of medical supplies. "We see fast declining shortages of essential items such as dressing kits, gauzes...but also everything relates to blood supplies and transfusion kits," Peeperkorn said, reporting ongoing problems getting the supplies in. Israel says there is no quantitative limit on aid entering Gaza and accuses Hamas, which it has been at war with for nearly two years, of stealing aid -- accusations the Palestinian militant group denies. (Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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Situation for mothers and babies in Gaza has 'never been worse', says UNICEF

Situation for mothers and babies in Gaza has 'never been worse', says UNICEF By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Mothers and ne...

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Mullally named as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

Mullally named as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

By Muvija M CANTERBURY, England (Reuters) -Sarah Mullally was named on Friday as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1,400-year history of the role, but her appointment immediately drew criticism from conservative Anglicans mainly based in Africa who oppose women bishops. Mullally will not only lead the Church of England but also become the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide and, like her predecessors, faces a tough challenge in bridging the divide between conservatives, especially in Africa, where homosexuality is outlawed in some countries, and more liberal Western Christians. Making her first address in Canterbury Cathedral, the 63-year-old former career nurse condemned the sexual abuse scandals and safeguarding issues that have dogged the Church and also antisemitism following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday which killed two men. NEW ARCHBISHOP HAS SUPPORTED LIBERAL CAUSES GAFCON, a grouping of conservative Anglican churches globally, immediately criticised Mullally's appointment, saying it showed that the English arm of the Church had "relinquished its authority to lead". Addressing those who might object to the appointment of a woman, Mullally said: "I intend to be a shepherd who enables everyone's ministry and vocation to flourish, whatever our tradition." Reforms introduced 11 years ago made it possible for a woman to hold the office, and in being named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally becomes leader of one of the last British institutions to have been monopolised by men. Bishop of London since 2018, she has previously championed several liberal causes within the Church, including allowing blessings for same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages. In her address, Mullally spoke of the difficulties of an age which "craves certainty and tribalism" and a country which is wrestling with complex moral and political questions around migration and communities feeling overlooked. "Mindful of the horrific violence of yesterday's attack on a synagogue in Manchester, we are witnessing hatred that rises up through fractures across our communities," she said. It is the "glory of Christ" that gives her hope in a world which often feels "on the brink", she added. (Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sarah YoungEditing by Gareth Jones)

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Mullally named as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England By Muvija M CANTERBURY, England (Reuters) -Sarah Mullally was named on F...

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Prince William Hints at Major Shake-Ups When He Becomes King

Prince William Hints at Major Shake-Ups When He Becomes King

Courtesy of Apple Prince William says there will be changes in stores once he takes the throne The comment comes during his conversation with Eugene Levy in the Apple TV+ seriesThe Reluctant Traveler "I think it's safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good," the royal says Prince Williamis thinking ahead to what kind of leader he'd like to be when he accedes to the throne. In the third season of Eugene Levy's Apple TV+ seriesThe Reluctant Traveler, the Prince of Wales, 43, speaks at length with the actor, reflecting on the changes he's planning to implement during his reign. In the episode titled "Living the Royal Life in the U.K.," the pair delves into a deeper conversation after their introduction at Windsor Castle, during which Prince William jokes, "I heard you were in town, so I thought why not get you over here. I was a big fan of your earlier films, Eugene, all theAmerican Pies." Levy recalls that his family was perhaps the first on their block to have a television set, which allowed him to watch the coronation of Prince William's grandmotherQueen Elizabeth, who died in 2022. Her eldest son and William's father,King Charles, then acceded to the throne. Courtesy of Apple "You will one day be King of England. Do you think about that at all?" Levy asks. "It's not something I wake up in the morning and think about, because to me, being authentic and being myself and being genuine is what drives me," William answers. "And then you can attach whatever labels and kind of roles that come on top of that, but if I'm not true to myself, and I'm not true to what I stand for and believe in - then it doesn't really matter who you are, it gets lost," William continues. "I take my roles and my responsibilities seriously, but it's important, like I said to you earlier, you don't feel they own you - you have to own them." Levy also inquires whether the monarchy would shift in a "slightly different direction" under Prince William's leadership. "I think it's safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good. And I embrace that and I enjoy that change — I don't fear it," William says. "That's the bit that excites me — is the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen." Earlier in their conversation, the duo reflects on the legacy of Windsor itself. "Ever get overwhelmed, just by the sheer history of the place?" Levy asks. "When you say it like that, it sounds like I should say yes!" William responds as they both laugh. "But no, I wouldn't say history overwhelms me. Other things overwhelm me, but not history, no. Because I think if you're not careful, history can be a real weight and an anchor around you, and you can feel suffocated by it, and restricted by it too much," William continues. Ian Gavan/Apple TV+ While history may not feel daunting to the Prince of Wales, he opens up about what does weigh on him. "Stuff to do with family overwhelms me, quite a bit," William says. "You know, worry or stress around the family side of things that does overwhelm me quite a bit. But in terms of, you know, doing the job and things like that, I don't feel too overwhelmed by that." Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Apress releasefrom Apple TV+ notes, "The eight-episode season follows host Eugene Levy as he sets out to discover what the 'ultimate travel bucket list' is all about, and he gets a little help from a very special guest, the Prince of Wales." The Reluctant Traveler's U.K. episode premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, Oct. 3. Read the original article onPeople

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Prince William Hints at Major Shake-Ups When He Becomes King

Prince William Hints at Major Shake-Ups When He Becomes King Courtesy of Apple Prince William says there will be changes in stores once he t...

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Christina Haack says ex Tarek El Moussa called HGTV on her behalf to get Josh Hall removed from “The Flip Off”

Christina Haack says ex Tarek El Moussa called HGTV on her behalf to get Josh Hall removed from "The Flip Off"

Phillip Faraone/Getty; Lila Seeley/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic After Christina Haack broke up with Josh Hall, her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa called HGTV and their attorney to notify them that Hall would "no longer" be part of their home renovation series,The Flip Off. Producers agreed to El Moussa's request and had him and Haack film a segment where she explained that Hall wouldn't be part of the show moving forward. Haack and El Moussa were together from 2009 to 2016 and share two children. She later married Hall in 2021, before the pair went their separate ways in 2024. Christina Haack says her first husbandTarek El Moussawas instrumental in helping to get her estranged third husband, Josh Hall, removed from their home renovation series. The HGTV star, 42, toldPEOPLEthat El Moussa personally called both their shared attorney and the network to notify them that Hall would "no longer" be part of their seriesThe Flip Offafter their split. Haack and Hall, whomarried in 2021, were filmedengaging in several heated conversationswhile on the show and ultimatelyfiled for divorce in July 2024. After Haack and Hall had their final fight, she told the outlet that El Moussa stepped in and "told our attorney and told the network for me that Josh would no longer be a part of the show." Christina Haack/Instagram Everyone was all on board with the plan. "They said 'No problem. That's fine,'" she recalled. "They just said, 'We need Christina to have a scene where she tells you, Tarek, that Josh is no longer going to be a part of the show.'" The Flip Offwas originally set to be a competition series that would see Haack and Hall go up against El Moussa and his second wife Heather Rae El Moussa in a house-flipping competition. However, after their breakup, the series instead featured Haack going up against the El Moussas by herself. Haack said that she and El Moussa filmed the sequence in which they discussed Hall's ongoing involvement in the show roughly a week later. "[The producers] didn't tell me anything. They just said, 'Tarek's coming over. We want you to tell him that you and Josh broke up,'" she said. "But for me, [the scene] was never really about Josh. It was more about me and Tarek and everything that's happened since then." During their conversation, Haack and El Moussa came together and forgave each other "100%" for all of their past mistakes. "I think that scene lasted probably an hour and a half in reality and everyone was crying: the camera operators, the production crew. It was emotional," she said. "Through the years we have obviously had talks, and we've apologized to each other, but not on camera and not like that. I don't think he expected me to go there." Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Haack and El Moussa, who were married for eight years and share daughter Taylor and son Brayden, got their start as the hosts of the popular home renovation seriesFlip or Flopin 2013. While the couple ultimately went their separate ways in 2016, they continued to work together on the series until it came to a close after 10 seasons in 2022. Courtesy HGTV Haack told the outlet that the pair have "both taken ownership for our responsibilities" in the years since their split. "We've known each other since we were 22 and I respect him. He's a hard worker. He's a great dad. He's come a long way in our relationship," she added. "Both of us have a lot of gratitude and both of us have a lot of respect for each other." In the years since their split, El Moussa has gotten remarried and shares a 2-year-old son named Tristan with his wife, Heather Rae. Haack is also mom to a son named Hudson, whom she shares with her second ex-husband Ant Anstead. In January, Haack revealed onThe Jennifer Hudson Showthat it was "so much easier" filmingThe Flip Offwithout Hall. "I don't have to ask approval from anyone," she said at the time. "No one's, like, weighing me down." Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Christina Haack says ex Tarek El Moussa called HGTV on her behalf to get Josh Hall removed from “The Flip Off”

Christina Haack says ex Tarek El Moussa called HGTV on her behalf to get Josh Hall removed from "The Flip Off" Phillip Faraone/Get...

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Jane Fonda says Democratic leaders are 'not good enough' under Trump administration: 'We all should be very scared'

Jane Fonda says Democratic leaders are 'not good enough' under Trump administration: 'We all should be very scared'

Arnold Jerocki/Getty; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Jane Fonda opined that Democratic politicians are "not good enough" under the Trump administration. TheKluteactress added, "I don't feel that our leaders are doing what they need to do." Fonda relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, an anti-McCarthyism group promoting free speech, on Wednesday. Jane Fondais fighting to protect the First Amendment duringDonald Trump's second term — and says that Democratic leaders aren't doing enough to resist the current regime. On Wednesday, theKluteactressrelaunchedtheCommittee for the First Amendment, a group (including her father, Henry Fonda) originally created in 1947 to oppose the House Un-American Activities Committee during the McCarthy era. Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Fonda explained why she revived the committee during an appearance on CNN on Wednesday, and expressed her disappointment with contemporary liberal politicians in 2025. When asked how Democratic lawmakers are acting amid the second Trump administration, Fonda responded, "Not good enough." The actress added, "I also have a climate PAC that elects people all over the country, because I don't feel that our leaders are doing what they need to do. If you can't change the people, change the people. That's what we're doing." Fonda explained that the committee's M.O. will share an acronym with CNN: "We're going to engage in creative, non-violent non-cooperation." TheGrace and Frankiestar opined that the United States is facing a "very chilling time" under Trump. "We've faced attempts at autocracy before in the '20s and '30s," she said. "This is different, and we all should be very scared. And the key is solidarity. And so that's why I thought to resurrect the spirit of the committee that was started in the '50s and included my father within the entertainment industry. We want to work cross-sectorally with other people because obviously a lot of other people are affected by what's happening." Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Fonda went on to elaborate on the particular developments that alarm her. "No president has eversent troops into the Democratic citiesacross the country, full force," she said. "No president, as far as I know, has tried tocontrol the Federal Reserve, the central bank. He is amassing power in a way that will destroy our democracy. And so we're going to stand up." The9 to 5actress also said that the Committee for the First Amendment will dissuade entertainers from participating with repressive policies. "We don't want to be a pillar of support to this regime that's forming," she said. "Those in our industry who acquiesce to what's happening, they'll hear from us as well." Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Watch Fonda's full interview with CNN above. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Jane Fonda says Democratic leaders are 'not good enough' under Trump administration: 'We all should be very scared'

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'Clear message': A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

'Clear message': A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

Most of President Donald Trump's supporters back keepingenhanced subsidiesfor Affordable Care Act plans, the central obstacle in ending the government shutdown, according toa new poll from the nonpartisan health policy research group KFF. It was conducted Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, just days before Congressfailed to pass a funding measureto keep the government open. More than 22 million peoplereceive the subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them. Losing the subsidies could mean that average out-of-pocket premium payments could double in 2026, from $888 a year to $1,904, anearlier KFF analysisfound. Around 4 million people are projected to go without coverage next year because they can no longer afford it, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Extending them would cost the federal governmentaround $350 billionover the next decade. The new survey found 59% of Republicans and 57% of "Make American Great Again" supporters favor extending the enhanced subsidies. The nationally representative sample of 1,334 adults were asked whether they support extending the subsidies, not whether they support including them in budget negotiations. Whether to include them is asticking point in the ongoing budget battle, with Democrats arguing they must be extended before open enrollment next month, when many enrollees will be shocked to find their premiums are increasing. Overall, more than three-quarters of the public — 78% — say they want Congress to extend them. That includes 92% of Democrats and 82% of independents. "We get a very clear message that the majority of the public, regardless of their partisanship, regardless of their insurance, support Congress extending these tax credits," said Ashley Kirzinger, the director of survey methodology and associate director of the public opinion and survey research program at KFF. "It's really hard to take a benefit away after it's been given to people." The enhanced subsidies were put into place under the 2021 American Rescue Plan, which made ACA plans affordable for many middle-class families. TheInflation Reduction Act of 2022extended them through 2025. Standard ACA subsidies for people with very low incomes are expected to continue — although their premiums are expected to rise too without the additional tax credit, and they also may be at risk of losing their coverage. According to the poll, about 4 in 10 people with an ACA plan say they would go without insurance if the amount they had to pay each month nearly doubled. Similar shares — 37% — said they would continue to pay for their current health plan, while 2 in 10 say they would get coverage from another source, like an employer. "That's going to result in a large number of individuals losing health coverage and becoming uninsured," Kirzinger said. "When people don't have health coverage, not being able to go to the doctor, not being able to get primary care, it can result in all kinds of detrimental health outcomes." Dr. Adam Gaffney, a critical care physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, said going without insurance can also devastate people's finances. "They accrue large bills, debt and even go bankrupt," he said. Some people who keep their insurance may also take a hit to their finances. When respondents were asked if they could afford coverage if their premiums nearly doubled, 7 in 10 who purchase their own insurance say they would not be able to afford the premiums without significantly cutting back on their household budgets. Despite the risk to peoples' health and finances, many Americans still don't know that the enhanced subsidies are set to end. Among people who buy their own coverage, about 6 in 10 said they've heard just "a little" or "nothing at all" about the subsidies' expiration. Art Caplan, the head of the medical ethics division at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, said many will learn for the first time when open enrollment begins on Nov. 1. They're at real risk of "sticker shock," Caplan said. "And most of these people, who tend to be working-class folks, tend to be more MAGA. They won't like it." When people who support extending the subsidies were asked who deserves the most blame if they expire, 39% said President Donald Trump and 37% said Republicans in Congress. Just 22% said that Democrats would deserve the blame.

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'Clear message': A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

'Clear message': A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds Most of President Donald Trump's ...

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