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Particle Newsletter: TikTok will shift to U.S. control & iPhone 17 faces durability doubts

Every Thursday, Particle sends out an email newsletter with some of the top stories from the week. It’s a quick way to catch up on any news you may have missed. This post includes the contents of this week’s newsletter (sent Sept. 25).

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Trump Signs Order Approving TikTok Divestiture Plan

The order deems a majority U.S.-owned joint venture compliant with the 2024 law, extending the enforcement pause for final approvals.

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WHO, Doctors Rebuke White House Tylenol–Autism Claim as Patients Seek Reassurance

Experts urge evidence-based counseling as research to date does not establish a causal link.

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Dallas ICE Rooftop Attack Kills One Detainee, Critically Wounds Two

Investigators cite anti-ICE markings on ammunition, prompting DHS to tighten security nationwide.

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Kimmel’s Return Draws Decade-High Ratings as Affiliate Boycotts and Political Threats Persist

The comeback highlights a censorship fight that tests ABC’s affiliate power versus its streaming reach.

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MLB Approves Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System for 2026

The new review model uses Hawk‑Eye cameras with a defined two‑dimensional zone to correct close calls without removing the plate umpire.

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Starbucks to Close About 1% of North American Stores, Cut 900 Jobs in $1 Billion Restructuring

The move redirects investment to the coffeehouse experience following six quarters of falling same‑store sales.

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Apple Postpones ‘The Savant’ Days Before Premiere as Jessica Chastain Objects

The streaming service removed the Sept. 26 debut after the Charlie Kirk assassination sharpened concerns about timing.

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Apple Addresses iPhone 17 ‘Scratchgate’ as Tests Flag Camera-Plateau Weakness

The company says many demo-unit scuffs are material transfer from worn MagSafe display chargers.

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