Virus season, new car prices, managing stress: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN

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1️⃣ Virus season

Doctors say they’re filling a void on vaccines left by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has been mostly silent. CNN’s Jacqueline Howard breaks down what you need to know about the flu, Covid-19 and RSV this fall.

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2️⃣ Car prices

Just over a decade ago, most new American vehicles sold for less than $30,000. Now it’s hard to find any at that price. Automakers have decided that the lower end of the market is no longer worth their time.

3️⃣ Picking his battles

Rob Bonta finds himself at the heart of some of the biggest legal squabbles in business. After a massive settlement with Meta, California’s attorney general is angling for broader changes to the social media industry.

4️⃣ Managing stress

Parenting. Health problems. Work deadlines. Traffic jams. All of these can affect your productivity and mood. A behavioral scientist says how you cope with stress changes with the seasons — and your biological clock.

5️⃣ Witchy splendor

Nicole Kidman’s lacy Versace gown for “Practical Magic 2” turned heads on the red carpet and piqued interest in the much-anticipated debut collection from the Italian label’s new creative director.

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• The war is raising the price of money. That’s a problem for the global economy

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Quiz time

⛺ Which US state is home to the “teepee capital of the world?”

A. Colorado

B. Wyoming

C. Montana

D. Arizona

⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: This Olympian battled porn addiction for years. He now wants to help others suffering in silence

🧠 Quiz answer: C. Every August, a sprawling encampment of teepees covers parts of the Crow Reservation in Montana for a century-old celebration.

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