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Former President Donald Trump denounced the civil fraud case over his business practices as a politically motivated “scam” as he arrived defiantly for a trial in the lawsuit, which could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.

A Riled Trump Sounds Off Outside His New York Fraud Trial

Apple said that a forthcoming software update for the operating system used by the iPhone 15 will prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot. 

Too Hot to Handle: Apple Pledges to Fix Software Issues Blamed for Overheating iPhone 15

 In the middle of a military base outside Mexico City, an army colonel runs what he calls a kindergarten for dogs. Puppies that one day will become rescue dogs, or sniffer dogs for drugs or explosives, get their basic training here, at Mexico’s Army and Air Force Canine Production Center.


Mexico's Rescue and Drug-Sniffing Dogs Start Out at Army's Puppy Kindergarten

A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.

Chicago Woman, 104, Skydives From Plane, Aiming for Record as the World's Oldest Skydiver

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Getting your children doesn't mean you need to break the bank to do so. Cheddar News' Michelle Castillo attended Toy Insider's Holiday of Play event to find toys that you can get for under $20 ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Top Toys for Under $20

Legal cannabis dealers are navigating the industry as counterfeit websites trend.

Legit Cannabis Dealers Face Counterfeit Website Dilemma

Be Well: Dancing With the Stars' Cheryl Burke Talks Sobriety

Good News

On A Positive Note: Girl Scout Creates Anti-Human Trafficking Jewelry Line

On A Positive Note: Black Women Firefighters Make History as First Female Captains

On A Positive Note: Camp Counselor Becomes Local Hero After Saving Choking Camper

One Good Thing: Deployed Soldier Surprises Son at School

Business

Stretching Your Dollar: Pros and Cons of Not Having Credit Cards

Covid-19 Child Care Funding Ends

Widespread flash flooding hit New York City on Friday and city residents were dealing with financial losses and molding in the aftermath. Cheddar News took a deep dive into what to do to when dealing with storm cleanup.

Tips for Flooding Clean-Up

Culture

Be Well: Fall Porch Décor

Technology

Meta continues investing into the metaverse with a new VR/AR headset, which includes new A.I. avatars for celebrities.

Meta Unveils Quest 3 Headset

Payments are restarting for student loan borrowers but the FTC is warning about in increased risk of getting scammed. Leslie Tayne, founder of Tayne Law Group, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to avoid scams amid confusion over payment plans and restarting dates.

Stretching Your Dollar: How to Avoid Student Loan Scams

Celebrating Google's 25th Birthday

Politics

The office of Montana’s Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs from harm caused by global warming.

Montana Is Appealing a Landmark Climate Change Ruling That Favored Youth Plaintiffs

Justice Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself in January 6 Related Trial

Science

A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships.

Environmental Groups Demand Emergency Rules to Protect Rare Whales From Ship Collisions

Be Well: Identifying Mental Health Issues in Young People

Sports

The temperature in Minneapolis-St. Paul reached 92 degrees on Sunday, about 35 degrees warmer than the average Oct. 1 high of 57.

Twin Cities Marathon Canceled for Excessive Heat

One Good Thing: Pro Football Players Visit Children's Hospital

Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from the All-Pro tight end to see the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Taylor Swift Turns Out to See Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Play Chicago Bears

Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas.