AirPods as hearing aids, Google ad changes and Hollywood tackles the Pope

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• Apple AirPods Pro's new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they'd rather ignore.
• Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses.
• Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams.
• AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments.
• Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks.
• In battleground Georgia, poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election.
• Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it AP-NORC poll.
• Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped Two states are set to decide.
• Women in states with bans are getting abortions at similar rates as under Roe, report says.
• McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe.
• The White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more.
• South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls.
• They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame.
• A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster.
• Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a movie about intrigue behind the election of the Pope promises to thrill audiences.

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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