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Cooler first week of fall

Cooler temperatures are here this week, but will they last? Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Gabe Prough has the answer.



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Instagram implements bans on weight loss content for kids

Instagram users with a penchant for weight loss or cosmetic surgery may find it challenging to get access to the material surrounding this due to a recent ban. The image-sharing social media platform recently  announced an update to its advertising and posting policy that would limit the ability for users to see ads or sponsored posts if they are less than 18 years old. The policy is one of several changes that the company recently made in hopes of making Instagram "a positive place for everyone," according to a representative from Instagram.


People walk along a plaza at United Nations Headquarters Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Five international stories of the week

The United Nations General Assembly, Israeli elections, tensions in the Persian Gulf region, the Hong Kong protests and the collapse of tour company Thomas Cook make up this week’s five international stories.  



Blackford High School football listens to a debrief after the Bruins' game against Alexandria-Monroe Sept. 20, 2019, in Hartford City, Indiana. Alexandria defeated Blackford, 40-35. Eric Pritchett, DN

Blackford draws short stick of back-and-forth battle with Alexandria

As Blackford (3-2) football players circled up in the corner of the end zone after a 40-35 loss to Alexandria-Monroe (4-1) Friday, eyes were aimed at the ground. By the time head coach Randy Sehy was done addressing the team, everyone had their head down. Before he broke the huddle, Sehy had one last thing to say: “Heads up.”