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Taylor Swift's first podcast appearance on "New Heights," hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, set a YouTube record with 1.3 million concurrent views and 20 million total views, featuring discussions about her love life, the Eras Tour, and her upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," releasing on Oct. 3. She shared insights into her creative process during the Eras Tour and announced various limited-edition album variants, confirming that these 12 songs are final with...

Two good Samaritans rescued a rideshare driver who accidentally drove into a creek at a South Carolina marina during a rainstorm. The incident, captured on security video, showed the men jumping into the water to save the driver, who was later treated for minor injuries; police emphasized the dangers of driving in severe weather conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration against all federal judges in Maryland regarding a standing order that temporarily stays deportations for immigrants. U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen stated that the administration must seek a proper legal avenue to raise concerns about the order, which was issued to protect immigrants facing imminent deportation. Want More Context? 🔎

Two cruise passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man, were medically evacuated from the Ruby Princess cruise ship off Washington state due to a cardiac arrest and esophageal obstruction, respectively. The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated with Canadian forces to successfully airlift the passengers, demonstrating effective emergency response capabilities at sea. Want More Context? 🔎

A Maryland resident diagnosed with New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador marks the first U.S. case linked to a current outbreak; the individual has since recovered with no transmission reported. New World screwworm is a rare parasitic fly that infests open wounds, posing low risk to the public, though officials are concerned about its potential spread in the U.S. again. Want More Context? 🔎

Health officials in New York City are investigating the Parkchester North Condominiums in the Bronx after two residents tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, linked to the building's hot water system. The NYC Health Department is coordinating extensive remediation efforts and has advised residents on safe water usage amid a broader outbreak across the Harlem River that has resulted in multiple deaths. Want More Context? 🔎