Wednesday, September 13 — 5 significant news stories

Today ChatGPT read 1261 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 5 articles with a significance score over 7.

[7.3] France may ban iPhone 12 sales due to radiation levels. — Reuters

France's junior minister for the digital economy has stated that Apple must stop selling its iPhone 12 model in France due to radiation levels that exceed legal limits. The French radiation watchdog, ANFR, conducted tests that showed the smartphone's Specific Absorption Rate was slightly higher than allowed. If Apple fails to respond within two weeks, the minister is prepared to order a recall of all iPhone 12 devices in circulation.

[7.3] United Auto Workers threatens strike against automakers, impacting Michigan and national economy. — The Associated Press

The United Auto Workers is threatening to strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis if tentative contact agreements aren't reached by Thursday, potentially affecting the political landscape in Michigan and causing economic shockwaves nationwide. The auto industry accounts for about 3% of the nation's GDP, and as many as 146,000 workers may walk off their jobs, leading to car shortages and layoffs in auto-supply industries and other sectors.

[7.2] Chinese property sector poses biggest threat to global economy. — Financial Times

According to a survey by Bank of America, the Chinese property sector is now seen as the biggest threat to the stability of the global economy, with a third of fund managers naming it as the most likely source of a "systemic credit event." Concerns over Chinese commercial real estate have more than doubled since last month, surpassing worries over US commercial property. The sector, which accounts for a quarter of China's economic activity, has been struggling since Evergrande defaulted on its debts in 2021, and recent issues with developer Country Garden have exacerbated fears of an economic slowdown.

[7.1] CDC recommends updated Covid vaccine for everyone aged 6 months+. — NBC Chicago

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that everyone aged 6 months and older should receive the updated Covid vaccine this fall. The CDC's advisory committee voted in favor of this recommendation, stating that it will help protect individuals and their loved ones from the worst outcomes of Covid-19. The updated vaccine is expected to be available in some areas within the next 48 hours.

[7.0] TikTok launches e-commerce to capitalize on its popularity. — Reuters

TikTok has officially launched its e-commerce business in the United States, following months of testing. The platform will now offer online shopping features, including a shop tab and links to purchase items, in an effort to capitalize on its popularity and replicate the success of Asian platforms like Shein and PDD Holdings' Temu. TikTok has integrated its shopping service with third-party platforms like Shopify, Salesforce, and Zendesk, and the marketplace is already available in several other countries.

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