Morning Brew Daily iPhone Charging Gets a Makeover & Why Cold Medicines are Useless
Sep 13, 2023
Discover the cutting-edge features of the iPhone 15, including its new USB-C charging port and enhanced camera capabilities. Explore how a COVID-era program is influencing poverty rates in America. Delve into the FDA's startling announcement on the ineffectiveness of a key cold medicine ingredient. Uncover the implications of the UFC & WWE merger, and the intriguing trends of employees resigning after promotions. Plus, brace yourself for surge pricing on your favorite beverages!
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Life Imitates Art
- Brad Pitt injured his Achilles tendon playing Achilles in Troy.
- He also fell for Angelina Jolie while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith, showcasing life imitating art.
iPhone Charging Change
- Apple's iPhone 15 uses USB-C, aligning with other smartphones and an upcoming EU mandate.
- This shift is less controversial than Apple's 2012 lightning cable change, as USB-C is now more common.
Poverty Rate Increase
- The US poverty rate rose significantly, with child poverty doubling, after the expanded child tax credit expired.
- This highlights how policy directly impacts poverty levels.