Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Cars (To Help Harris Win Michigan)

NPR media reporter David Folkenflik appeared on their “news” show Weekend Edition Saturday to discuss Team Trump-Vance and the eating-pets thing from Springfield, Ohio. Host Scott Simon marveled at how “even after being debunked, fringe ideas and lies can still become major campaign themes.” “Fringe ideas and lies” are only Republican campaign themes. They are never Democrat campaign themes. This is your tax dollars at work in the last weeks of a campaign. Folkenflik suggested Trump's complaints about Jewish voters suggest something "Jews have experienced over the decades and centuries, certain kinds of targeting and pogroms." This segment took a turn when Simon mentioned J.D. Vance was being interviewed by Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted a Holocaust revisionist. Then they aired audio of Donald Trump complaining about Jewish voters still pulling a lever for the Democrats, even as Israel is under attack from two sides. Trump said “If I don't win this election -- and the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens because at 40%, that means 60% of the people are voting for the enemy.” FOLKENFLIK: Well, I think about political rhetoric a lot. If you look at this, he's calling the Democratic ticket not his opponent, but the enemy. That's a pretty intense and fraught phrase. Not the first time he's done it -- but he's also singling out a specific ethnic group to blame. He's saying they would have a lot to do with my losing if that happens. This is the sort of thing that, in other countries, Jews have experienced over the decades and centuries, certain kinds of targeting and pogroms. That's kind of a scary overtone for a lot of folks. And for the press, there's something of a challenge, as well because you've got to figure out, do we simply report what he's saying, or do we present the context in which he's done? No, Trump didn't explicitly say there should be violence of any kind. But he is scapegoating Jewish voters who may not agree with him and should have every right not to do so. POGROMS? Trump is talking up an "organized massacre"? Folkenflik is basically spreading the Vanity Fair take on these remarks. Their headline was Donald “America’s Hitler” Trump Gives Supporters the Green Light to Blame Jews If He Loses in November. No one inside the NPR bubble will point out that Trump has been strongly supportive of Israel, which is not exactly suggestive of Hitler. Trump is complaining that Jews would rather stick to voting for Democrats who are currently seeking to curry favor with Hamas supporters. Those voters can sound like the "pogrom" people. Between this, the eating-pets commentary, and the Mark Robinson gloating, Simon nudged Folkenflik to sum up that the conservative media is a blight on the journalism landscape.  SIMON: David, do you see anything in this moment that ties all this stuff together? FOLKENFLIK: Well, I think there's been sort of an absorption into the mainstream -- particularly in the Republican Party, but in political life -- of things that we would have thought were utterly extremist and would be disqualifying. And I think that you've seen, through certain elements of the conservative far-right press - figures like Tucker Carlson, who himself has been exiled from Fox News, but at times, Fox News itself and Newsmax and others but also the former president and his ticket -- an affirming of the idea that these are figures and thoughts that are not verboten but that are at least something that could be entertained. And I think that's a tough moment for America to find its in and a real challenge for the press to report on. For Folkenflik, this doesn't really represent a "challenge." Excoriating and demonizing the conservative media is his bread and butter. Meanwhile, Folkenflik didn't see anything "extremist" or "far-left" in a media-ethics debate piece over leaks to the fiercely anti-Israel website The Intercept, which casually "reports" Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza. He can "entertain" that idea.  

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A week after seeding iOS 18.1 beta 4 to iPhone developers, Apple is releasing a new build to prepare for the official launch of Apple Intelligence next month. Alongside iOS 18.1 beta 5, Apple has also made available iPadOS 18.1 beta 5. With the previous testing version, Apple added new functionalities while making the first public beta available for everyone wanting to try Apple Intelligence. Here's what's changed: Spatial photos support on iPhone 15 Pro: This beta allows iPhone 15 Pro users to finally take Spatial Photos. Record calls: All iOS 18 iPhone models can record calls directly within the Phone app. Still, an iPhone 15 Pro is required to summarize a recording. Type to Siri: The type-to-Siri function has improved for Apple Intelligence devices, as the assistant tries to complete the user’s queries. Besides that, the iOS 18.1 beta brings the following Apple Intelligence features: Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps Improved Siri: With a new design, Siri can maintain context between requests. Even if you stumble over words or shift what you’re saying mid-sentence, Siri can understand what you actually want. Priority notifications: They appear at the top of the stack, letting you know what to pay attention to at a glance. Notifications are summarized, so you can scan them faster. Priority messages in Mail: Elevate time-sensitive messages to the top of your inbox, like an invitation that has a deadline today or a check-in reminder for your flight this afternoon. Reduce interruptions: With iOS 18.1 beta 1, an all-new Focus Mode understands the content of your notifications and shows you the ones that might need immediate attention, like a text about picking up your child from daycare later today. Email summarization: Tap to reveal a summary of a long email in the Mail app and cut to the chase. Record and transcribe calls in the Notes app: Just hit record in the Notes or Phone apps to capture audio recordings and transcripts. Apple Intelligence generates summaries of your transcripts, so you can get to the most important information at a glance. Smart Reply in Mail: Quickly draft an email response with all the right details. Apple Intelligence can identify the question you were asked in an email and offer relevant selections to include in your response. Clean Up: This Photos app feature can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo without accidentally altering the subject. Summarization: Apple Intelligence can now summarize more than just Messages and Mail notifications. BGR will let you know if we find anything new in today's iOS 18.1 beta 5. You can learn more about iOS 18 below. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence The post iOS 18.1 beta 5 now available as Apple Intelligence launch nears appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $129 AirPods 3, Nintendo Switch game sale, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K, $16 TOZO earbuds, more Today’s deals: First Apple Watch Series 10 discount, $20 waterproof speaker, $17 myQ garage controller, more Today’s deals: $449 Apple Watch Ultra, first deal on iPhone 16 Pro official Apple cases, $179 Roomba, more Best Apple deals for September 2024

A week after seeding macOS 15.1 beta 4, Apple is now making available macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 as the company prepares for Apple Intelligence's official launch next month. With the previous testing version, Apple added new functionalities while making the first public beta available for everyone wanting to try Apple Intelligence. Here's what's changed: Type to Siri: The type-to-Siri function has improved for Apple Intelligence devices, as the assistant tries to complete the user’s queries. Besides that, the macOS 15.1 beta brings the following Apple Intelligence features: Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps Improved Siri: With a new design, Siri can maintain context between requests. Even if you stumble over words or shift what you’re saying mid-sentence, Siri can understand what you actually want. Priority notifications: They appear at the top of the stack, letting you know what to pay attention to at a glance. Notifications are summarized, so you can scan them faster. Priority messages in Mail: Elevate time-sensitive messages to the top of your inbox, like an invitation that has a deadline today or a check-in reminder for your flight this afternoon. Reduce interruptions: With macOS 15.1 beta, an all-new Focus Mode understands the content of your notifications and shows you the ones that might need immediate attention, like a text about picking up your child from daycare later today. Email summarization: Tap to reveal a summary of a long email in the Mail app and cut to the chase. Record and transcribe calls in the Notes app: Just hit record in the Notes or Phone apps to capture audio recordings and transcripts. Apple Intelligence generates summaries of your transcripts, so you can get to the most important information at a glance. Smart Reply in Mail: Quickly draft an email response with all the right details. Apple Intelligence can identify the question you were asked in an email and offer relevant selections to include in your response. Clean Up: This Photos app feature can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo without accidentally altering the subject. Summarization: Apple Intelligence can now summarize more than just Messages and Mail notifications. BGR will let you know if we find anything new in today's macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5. You can learn ore about macOS Sequoia below. Don't Miss: macOS Sequoia 15: Features, Apple Intelligence, download, beta, Mac compatibility The post macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 now available with new Apple Intelligence features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Fire TV Stick deals for September 2024 Best Apple Watch deals for September 2024 Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $50 DASH air fryer, $4.50 iPhone chargers, $99 DEWALT drill bundle, more Today’s deals: $199 iPad 9, $99 TP-Link WiFi 7 router, $400 off Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum, more

Apple is focused on releasing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users next month. Even in beta, this AI platform is the company's hope for the future. In addition to the new beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Cupertino is now rolling out beta 2 of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1. At this moment, it's unclear what's new with watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1. However, Apple has some delayed features for these operating system updates (except watchOS 11) that might be added to the beta cycle in the near future. These are some of them: tvOS 18 has these features delayed, and tvOS 18.1 beta might add them: Robot vacuum cleaners are now compatible with the Home app, so they can participate in automation and scenes and can be activated by a user’s voice using Siri. Screen savers: Movies and TV screen savers are yet to be added; 21:9 support: When connecting your Apple TV to a projector, Apple will give you the option to watch content in this frame. Image source: Apple Inc. visionOS 2 also lacks one important feature, and visionOS 2.1 beta could add them: Mac Virtual Display: It will feature a higher resolution and larger size, creating an ultra-wide display equivalent to two 4K monitors side by side.  In addition, a rumor expects Apple to add Apple Intelligence to Apple Vision Pro in 2025. With that, Apple's spatial computer would be part of this AI platform with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Cupertino could potentially be waiting for Apple Intelligence to launch and get its best features before expanding to another software. If Apple adds new features to watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 in beta 2, we'll make sure to update this article with the latest features. With these system major updates just released to all users, we can't wait to see what else Apple has in store for them. While these updates will likely arrive next month, Apple also might be planning an October event. Below, you can learn everything we expect to see at it. Don't Miss: Here’s what Apple plans to launch at its big October event The post Apple releases beta 2 of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $50 DASH air fryer, $4.50 iPhone chargers, $99 DEWALT drill bundle, more Today’s deals: $510 M1 MacBook Air, $54 11-piece cookware set, $40 Anker MagSafe battery pack, more Today’s deals: $449 Apple Watch Ultra, first deal on iPhone 16 Pro official Apple cases, $179 Roomba, more Best Apple deals for September 2024

The U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Pentagon said Monday, declining to specify the precise number or mission of the deployed forces.

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta on Sunday called last week's deadly pager explosion in Lebanon "a form of terrorism." "I don't think there's any question that it's a form of terrorism," Panetta said during an appearance on "CBS News Sunday Morning."

WAHINGTON, DC—In a jaw-dropping escalation of governmental ingenuity, the Department of Justice, under Attorney General Merrick Garland, has reportedly decided to match the $150,000 bounty offered by notorious CIA asset Ryan Routh for anyone who can “finish the job” and successfully assassinate former President Donald Trump. “It’s only fair,” said Garland in a press conference, as he delicately adjusted his glasses. “If a rogue operative like Routh can put up such a generous offer, then we at the DOJ can certainly meet him halfway in the spirit of justice, transparency, and bipartisan assassination attempts.” Garland continued, “We’ve seen how ineffective traditional methods have been. Poisoning his diet Coke? Missed him. Golf course snipers? Blown cover. Honestly, it’s getting embarrassing. So, when we heard about Routh’s initiative, we figured, why not make it a joint effort? This country is all about teamwork.” Ryan Routh, who made the most recent assassination attempt using an AK47 while Trump was playing golf, expressed his delight at the DOJ’s support. “This is the kind of bipartisanship we need more of in this country. It’s not often the DOJ gets behind you like this when you’re, you know, plotting a high-profile assassination. I’m just glad we’re finally working together on something.” In a memo obtained by whistleblowers, the DOJ outlined the rules for the bounty: anyone who manages to “neutralize” Trump will receive $150,000 in untraceable cash from both Routh and the DOJ — bringing the total reward to a cool $300,000, and a lifetime of IRS forgiveness. Critics have called the program “wildly illegal” and “morally bankrupt,” to which Garland simply responded, “That’s your opinion.” The DOJ’s bold move has not gone unnoticed. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the ethical implications of government-sanctioned murder-for-hire, to which she replied, “We don’t comment on ongoing bounties.” When asked if she meant “investigations,” she shrugged and added, “Tomato, tomahto.” Trump, never one to back down from a fight, posted on Truth Social: “Here we go again! First, they try to impeach me, now they’re literally offering cash to finish me off! SAD! But also, kinda flattering. No one else gets this kind of attention. Biden should be worried!” Meanwhile, the FBI has launched a task force to investigate who has the best odds of completing the “job” as Garland began handing out brochures titled Operation Buy One, Get One Free: A Guide to Joint Assassinations. Routh has already begun looking for ways to “out-bid” Garland, announcing he might throw in a Netflix deal and a chance to co-host Saturday Night Live as additional incentives. “We’ve got to make this appealing to the younger crowd. They love true crime,” Routh explained. For now, the race to end Trump’s political career — and maybe more — is heating up, with Americans watching closely to see if the DOJ’s matching offer can finally seal the deal. The post BREAKING: Merrick Garland offers to match Ryan Routh’s $150,000 for who can ‘finish the job’ on Trump appeared first on Genesius Times.