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STARBUCKS is celebrating the Wicked film adaptation with some new magical offerings for customers.

The cafe company partnered with Universal Pictures before the highly-anticipated movie arrives on November 22.

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Starbucks has partnered with Universal Pictures for a special offering this fall[/caption]

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Customers can soon get Wicked-inspired beverages like Elphaba’s Cold Brew (pictured)[/caption]

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There’s also Glinda’s Pink Potion (pictured)[/caption]

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Starbucks will release several drinkware items inspired by the film in November[/caption]

From the collaboration comes two “wickedly delicious drinks” inspired by the characters Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), per a press release.

For a limited time, starting on October 22, customers can get their hands on Glinda’s Pink Potion and Elphaba’s Cold Brew at Starbucks locations nationwide.

Glinda’s Pink Potion is at its base a Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, but is also “hand-shaken with creamy coconut milk, ice, and a coop of real, freeze-dried dragonfruit.”

It also has a nondairy strawberry cold foam on top and an “Oz-dusting” of pink candy sprinkles.

Those who opt for Elphaba’s Cold Brew will encounter a drink with beans custom-selected to encourage a long and cold steep, making it smoother and more enjoyable.

Additionally, the Elphaba Cold Brew has a peppermint-flavored syrup as an added sweetener, a non-dairy matcha cold foam, and green-colored candy sprinkles as its “Oz-dusting of magic.”

Along with the two specialty drinks, Starbucks is also offering customers a chance to get Wicked-inspired Starbucks cards.

As if that wasn’t enough, starting a little later on November 7, Starbucks will also release an entire line of Wicked-inspired drinkware, including tumblers, coffee mugs, cold cups, keychains, and more.

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Each will be available at Starbucks locations and some select retailers while supplies last and come in four collections.

They include Glinda’s Collection, Elphaba’s Collection, the Emerald City Collection, and More Magical Finds, per another press release.

Several tumblers feature green and pink designs, along with smaller Wicked detailings.

A particular black and green tumbler in Elphaba’s Collection also says, “defy gravity,” and another in the Emerald City Collection features a cold cup with a hot air balloon straw topper.

Starbucks said the entirety of its offerings were created with Universal Pictures to help “bring the film’s themes of connection, belonging, and joy to life.”

Several customers already can’t wait to get theirs.

“Starbucks is about to get all of my paycheck, help me,” someone commented in a thread on Facebook about the Wicked collaboration.

“Oh man, love those,” another wrote.

“I love them all,” a third added.

“Way better than the Stanleys,” someone else said.

DEAL DOWNGRADE

While customers are mostly thrilled over the Wicked offerings, some were not thrilled by Starbucks’ recent move to scale back discount offerings on its mobile application.

Newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol backed the decision to help position Starbucks as a premium brand and eliminate strain on employees during larger promotional runs, per The Wall Street Journal.

Several Starbucks customers cried out after hearing the news.

“This is a big mistake. They will lose me as a customer,” someone wrote in a post online about the update.

“Let me guess…decrease overhead and maximize profits in a struggling economy,” wrote another.

The U.S. Sun previously reached out to Starbucks for comment but did not hear back.

A Starbucks employee also recently leaked the brand’s new holiday menu with six “surprise” items ahead of its November release date.

THE sole sketch artist who stared down Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen for eight hours has given an inside look at his courtroom behavior.

April Ganser described capturing the charged courtroom where the families of Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, await justice seven years after the teens were killed.

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Allen is accused of killing Libby German (left) and Abby Wiliams (right) in February 2017[/caption]

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April Ganser was the sole artist hired to cover a single day of proceedings[/caption]

Allen, 52, is accused of ruthlessly murdering the two girls in February 2017 after they went on a walk at a park near their homes in Delphi, Indiana, about an hour and a half north of Indianapolis.

The highly anticipated murder trial began on Friday, and so far the court has heard gruesome details about the moment detectives found Libby’s naked body after her and Abby’s throats were slashed.

For years Delphi residents held their breaths and feared the case had gone cold, until Allen was arrested in October 2022, bringing a sigh of relief to the girls’ families.

Detectives have testified that Allen confessed 60 times to killing the girls while behind bars, but he’s pleaded not guilty and is fighting the charges.

Now, the families are sitting in a tense federal trial where a strict judge has already banned five news crews for not following her in-court rules.

While no photographers are allowed in court, the judge permitted a sketch artist to come in for the opening day.

Ganser, an artist who helps lead local art company T.A.G., was approached to do the job, and jumped at the chance to test her skills capturing the historic moment.

However after her sketches were released, she faced significant backlash from critics who weren’t impressed with her renderings.

Now in an exclusive conversation with The U.S. Sun, Ganser has proudly stood by her drawings and described feelings eminated from the court room as she sat face to face with one of America’s most notorious alleged killers.

Ganser was about four feet away from Allen and his defense during the trial, and remembered being shocked he wore a purple shirt and slacks instead of a prison jumper.

When asked about his behaviors in the room, she remembers seeing him smile assuredly at his family members who watched on from the gallery.

“I caught him even having a prayerful moment at times as they prepared to begin,” she said.

“I was very fresh and new walking into it, so I didn’t have that relationship, but many, many people were there offering support.”

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Ganser faced online backlash over her drawings, but she defended her renderings in an exclusive conversation with The U.S. Sun[/caption]

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Spectators are seen lining up outside the courtroom in Delphi, Indiana, where the judge has defined strict rules for proceedings[/caption]

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No photographers are allowed in the trial, and Ganser’s drawings may be the only visuals from inside the courtroom[/caption]

‘READY FOR CLOSURE’

Family members, reporters, and prosecutors all walked into the courtroom looking anxious to finally get answers to the years-long mystery, according to Ganser.

“It was calm and tense at the same time,” the artist said.

“Everyone in the room is ready for closure.

“It was a very respectful time. Everyone was kind of holding their breath.

“It’s been a long seven years and everyone there, including the public, are eager to get a verdict and get justice for the situation.”

Ganser wasn’t too familiar with the case when she signed on for the job, but briefly reviewed Allen’s face to prepare.

She also hadn’t worked as a court room sketch artist before, but was excited to take the challenge.

When Ganser signed on for the job, she was asked to come out with three to five drawings of the proceedings, but she managed to turn out eight sketches before the day was up.

She wasn’t familiar with any online hate over the work, and when told about it, she described the pressures of working in tight, highly regulated quarters.

“They are more of an illustration,” she said.

“My style may not be for everyone, and that’s OK.”

Ganser normally works as a digital artist, but all technology was banned from the courtroom.

Working with a pencil and paper, she tried to capture as many scenes as possible, and had to hand her work off as soon as the day’s proceedings ended.

Looking back at the day, Ganser is proud she said yes, and views it as a great experience.

She was only permitted to sit in on the first day of trial, but said she would happily return if the judge permitted her to.

“I’m not discouraged,” she said.

“I actually enjoyed it, and I would love to develop my technique.

“If someone doesn’t care for it, I’m not going to let it bug me.”

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Allen was arrested five years after the girls were killed[/caption]

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Supporters decorated a memorial for the girls days before the trial began[/caption]

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Prosecutors argued Allen was captured in a now-chilling Snapchat video taken by the girls right before they were killed[/caption]

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Known as ‘bridge guy,’ the man is believed to have pulled a gun on the girls while they went on a walk[/caption]

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The judge and a witness are seen in court room drawings made by Ganser[/caption]

TRIAL CONTINUES

On Monday, horrific crime scene photos were shown to the court, and the officer who first saw the girls’ bodies gave an emotional testimony.

Hearbroken family members tried to stifle sobs as prosecutors revealed pictures of Libby’s slashed throat and bloody face, ABC News reported.

Prosecutors tied Allen to the case through an unfired bullet found near the girls, which they say was traced back to a gun uncovered in his home.

They also pinned him to a now-horrifying Snapchat video taken by the girls, which captured a large man lumbering across a bridge they had just crossed.

Proseutors believe that man pulled out a gun and ordered the victims to walk “down the hill,” based on chilling audio captured in the videos.

Meanwhile, Allen’s defense have questioned DNA evidence linking him to the scene, and said that he was away from the hiking trial hours before the girls are believed to have been killed.

They’ve also warned that Allen’s mental state has rapidly declined in the past two years, and previously argued he was unfit to stand trial.

Twelve jurors, comprised of eight women and four men, will determine Allen’s fate, along with four alternates.

The jurors are holed up in a hotel and had to surrender their phones for the remainder of the trial.

Allen is facing up to 130 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty.

The U.S. Sun spoke with podcasters closely following the case, and they gave their predictions on bizarre allegations that could come out in court.

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Ganser was only asked to come for one day of trial, but said she would return[/caption]

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She described the tense feelings felt in the courtroom[/caption]

BILL BELICHICK has started engagement ring shopping for his 24-year-old sweetheart as shock wedding plans begin to take shape, a source close to the NFL coaching legend has told The U.S. Sun.

According to the well-placed insider, the 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl-winning coach has been to “around 20” stores in New York and Los Angeles over the last two months as he considers proposing to new flame Jordon Hudson.

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Belichick spent the day at a maze with Jordan and their close pals[/caption]

The source confirmed that plans are in place to get engaged to the former cheerleader “after the end of the season”.

The U.S. Sun has extensively reported on how the former New England Patriots coach loves his new life after stepping away from the hot seat after 23 years at the end of last season.

A source revealed that Belichick was “living like a 25-year-old man” as he enjoyed time away from the NFL by throwing himself into punditry and his new relationship.

He also revealed that the coaching great has been quizzing pals about the best way to propose and possible locations.

“Since last June, has has talked that he loves her and that he sees his future with her,” said a close friend.

“Their relationship makes him feel happy and complete.

“She understands him and supports him.

“He has been looking for a ring for the last two months

“He asked how much he should spend on a ring and make it a special moment.”

The U.S. Sun has been told Belichick is ready to drop $200,00 on a sparkly surprise for Jordon.

He reportedly met her on a flight in 2021 and started dating officially in June this year after a split from his partner of 16 years, Linda Holliday.

The pair have been pictured together on numerous occasions.

“He has to decide very soon because he has to pick between two rings that jewelry designers suggested to him,” added the pal.

According to our sources, Romantic Belichick is seriously considering a destination wedding in the Caribbean or Croatia.

“Bill loves the Adriatic coast, the romantic spots and landscapes,” said the source.

“He loves to make things special for her.

“The goal is to get engaged after the end of the season when they will both have a break from work. “

Once the NFL season is over and his TV and media commitments are over, Belichick plans to whisk Jordon away to the French Riviera, Italy, and then back to Croatia.

A return to coaching is a possibility, although The U.S. Sun revealed last week that the Pats icon has no chance of taking over the New York Jets following Robert Saleh‘s brutal sacking.

Whatever he decides, his new girlfriend will have his back.

“He feels like it’s a new start in his life,” confirmed the source.

“She will support him whatever he decides to do. They are an excellent and united couple.”

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Belichick and Jordan are thought to have met on a flight while sat next to each other[/caption]

VANDERPUMP Rules alum Peter Madrigal said fans of the franchise will be in for a wild ride if Bravo greenlights a spin-off with new staff at SUR in West Hollywood.

The U.S. Sun confirmed filming has taken place at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant and bar, but Bravo has yet to announce it has been greenlit.

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Peter Madrigal said he’s keen on a SUR spin-off and still loves managing the restaurant[/caption]

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Tom Sandoval at The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book release party at SUR Restaurant & Lounge[/caption]

Season 12 of Vanderpump Rules is currently on hiatus as the network decides which direction to go in post-“Scandoval,” which saw Tom Sandoval cheat on Ariana Madix with her close friend Rachel Leviss.

None of the current cast work together anymore after becoming rich from the show and working on their own businesses.

Bravo is looking to go back to day one and focus on 20-somethings at SUR, which is still a popular spot in Los Angeles.

Manager Peter Madrigal was never a main cast member but appeared in every season except the last. He says he’d love to see the restaurant be the focus of the show again.

He spoke to The U.S. Sun about the future of the franchise at author Thea de Sousa’s launch party for The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book, powered by CellSound.

When asked if he’d love to see SUR staff on screen again, he said, “Of course, why not? Let’s do it. If that’s what it takes to get another show up and running. Let’s do it. Just… pay Peter.”

It has previously been reported that he was paid much less than other cast members over the years, but he refused to confirm how much he made from the show.

Despite dipping out of the last season of Vanderpump, he feels a season at SUR would be a chance to see new, iconic reality TV characters, as the workplace has never changed.

The only difference is that I’m the grizzled old man.”

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“We’re always dramatic here,” he laughed. “It’s the same thing as season one! Exact same thing: drama, drama, drama.

“Same sh** different year. Getting drunk, chilling out with each other, partying all the time.

“The only difference is that I’m the grizzled old man. I’m not Wolverine in X Men, I’m Wolverine in Deadpool.”

When asked why he has worked at SUR for so many years, he said, “I enjoy the company, I enjoy the people, I love my bosses. That’s what keeps me here.

“I still have my own stuff outside of here, but yeah, for the most part… it’s a lot of fun. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, right here at SUR.”

He said Vanderpump Rules had been “quite the journey,” but he has no regrets years after it first aired in 2013.

“I look back fondly at my memories of the show. I’d like to see another series, but I have no idea who is coming back and who is not.”

He shot down any ideas about him joining The Valley as he doesn’t get on with Jax Taylor.

“I don’t watch that. It’s just people trying to figure themselves out who should have already figured themselves out.”

When asked about Jax’s divorce from Brittany Cartwright, he joked, “Who? Who?” adding that she will “kick a**” after years of putting up with her ex and his bad behavior.

He said, “I saw that she was dating someone. I think she deserves a lot of fun right now, absolutely.”

Peter also had wise words of advice for any newbies starring in a spin-off, saying, “I’d say keep moving forward, going slow and… I don’t really watch the show, so I don’t judge myself so much. I don’t watch it, so that’s the advice I’d give.

“Don’t watch the show, and don’t judge yourself.”

TOM’S SIDE

And he’s not the only one who will not be tuning in.

Tom Sandoval, who also made an appearance at the book party with girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, said he’d like to see a SUR spin-off.

But he revealed, “I probably wouldn’t watch much of it, because I already get enough anxiety from my show, so I don’t really watch a lot of reality shows.

“But I would say just be yourself, live in the moment, connect, focus on the connections.”

He said the reason Vanderpump Rules was so big was because of the relatable cast.

“We’re a group of friends, work together, go out together, vacation together,” he said.

His time on reality TV has been a rollercoaster as he was vilified for cheating on Ariana Madix with their friend Rachel Leviss with the fallout nicknamed “Scandoval.”

“Definitely some ups and downs,” he said.

“I would say it’s funny because some of my favorite parts of the show are maybe not other people’s, but other people’s are definitely not mine.

“I’d have to say it’s been a ride, a huge learning experience, it puts things under a microscope and in perspective.

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Cast members James Kennedy, Jax Taylor, Lisa Vanderpump, Tom Sandoval, Peter Madrigal and Tom Schwartz[/caption]

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Peter Madrigal admitted his journey on Vanderpump Rules has been a rollercoaster[/caption]

“No matter what happens between me and my other cast mates, there’s always a sense of like, respect and pride, when people are putting themselves out there.

“I’ve grown a lot. I’ve learned a lot, sometimes the hard way, a lot of times the hard way, but it seems to stick better that way for some reason.”

Tom said most of the cast seem keen on another season, and he’d happily film, but they are still waiting on the call from Bravo.

He has already appeared briefly on The Valley and has gotten close to former co-star Jax again amid his divorce and stint in rehab for mental health struggles.

He said, “He seems to be doing better, obviously it’s a journey so I wish him the best. I’m here, you know.”

Despite dipping his toe in the spin-off world, he admits he’s thought of quitting reality TV altogether if Vanderpump does end.

“I’d just have to sort of revisit and think about things,” he said. “I would probably like to pivot to something a little different. I don’t know. Just have to wait and see.”

But he certainly won’t be quitting the industry anytime soon or moving out of Los Angeles.

“I mean, if you want to dance, you gotta be where music is playing,” he said.

“I love my band. I’ve got Traitors [on Peacock] coming out. There’s other things in the works. So you know, it’s where you gotta be.”

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Peter Madrigal and author Thea de Sousa attend The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book release party[/caption]

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Tom Sandoval and his model girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson posing on the red carpet at the celebrity event[/caption]

STOP & SHOP is holding unbelievable 15per cent liquidation sales storewide ahead of some sad closures.

The major discount comes as eight stores in Massachusetts are set to close their shutters either on or before November 2.

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Stop & Shop is holding liquidation sales storewide[/caption]

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The major discount comes as eight stores in Massachusetts are set to close[/caption]

Fans of the massive retailer can expect to see a 15per cent storewide discount starting October 25, according to The Patriot Ledger.

Alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, fuel, prescriptions, stamps, calling cards, Western Union money orders among other items are excluded from the discount by state law.

To those who want to grab a bargain, it’s advised to look out for store signs that details additional discounts as the closure date nears for the affected locations.

It comes as some customers at the retailer could expect lower costs after the removal of an automatic surcharge.

Stop & Shop confirmed the fee’s elimination at the beginning of October, along with other moves to benefit the shopping experience in a key state.

Those who frequent any of Stop & Shop’s 25 stores in Rhode Island will no longer have to pay 10 cents for paper bags, per an October 8 press release.

Starting in October, the bags will again be free for those at Stop & Shop stores in the state.

Stop & Shop said the move was part of its initiative to “make groceries more affordable” for Rhode Island residents, according to the release.

Along with the 10-cent paper bag fee removal, the retailer said it would be lowering prices on thousands of its national and private brand items.

Shoppers can expect reductions on over 3,500 products across nearly every department in each store.

That’s a total of around 87,500 price drops on merchandise.

Those items that are discounted will have yellow tags that highlight the reduction compared to the original listing.

In July, the company announced it was closing 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year.

“Following the closures, Stop & Shop will continue to have a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores,” the press release read.

Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Stop, said they will continue to “nourish the communities.”

“Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers and communities,” said Reid.

“As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand.

“Our associates are a strong community dedicated to growing and working together, and all of our store associates will continue to have a place in the Stop & Shop family as we look forward to serving customers at other nearby locations,” Reid concluded.

THE Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly looked to add a piece to help the passing game.

The Steelers have a chance of trading for a star after stunningly naming Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback ahead of Week 7.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the New York Jets on Sunday[/caption]

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Steelers signal-caller Justin Fields warms up before the team’s Week 6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders[/caption]

After Week 6, Pittsburgh replaced Fields at signal-caller with Wilson.

Head coach Mike Tomlin‘s decision came at a surprise time as the Steelers were 4-2 under Fields.

But Wilson signed a one-year deal to be the team’s starting quarterback, but he suffered a calf injury on the eve of training camp and reaggravated it just days before Week 1.

And Fields averaged just 6.9 yards per attempt this season compared to Wilson, who averaged 7.2 last year.

The Steelers are looking to trade for a wide receiver per a report from CBS Sports.

Over the weekend, CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones revealed that the Steelers will be active ahead of the November 5 NFL trade deadline.

“Sources believe the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers will be most aggressive in adding another receiver before the deadline gets here,” Jones wrote. 

“Pittsburgh believes Russell Wilson has returned to form from a few years ago, and the hope is he can operate Arthur Smith’s offense more efficiently while opening up the vertical passing game. Coupling an improved offense with a stingy defense, Pittsburgh believes it is a contender in the AFC this year.”

Jones didn’t reveal exact options for the Steelers.

During the offseason, Pittsburgh traded Dionatae Johnson and attempted to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, who signed a long-term deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

The Steelers haven’t gotten great returns from the Steelers’ wide receiver group which is headlined by George Pickens, who recorded just 26 receptions in the team’s first six games of the season.

Johnson has been linked to a return trade that would send him back to Pittsburgh as the Carolina Panthers have a disappointing 1-6 record.

New York Jets‘ Mike Williams and Jacksonville Jaguars‘ Christian Kirk could also be options for Pittsburgh.

The Steelers didn’t trade a wide receiver ahead of their Sunday Night Football Week 7 matchup with the Jets, and it didn’t matter.

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Wilson runs the ball during the first quarter in the Steelers’ SNF win over the Jets[/caption]

Wilson made his debut with Pittsburgh and led the team to a 37-15 victory at home.

He had a great connection with Pickens, who recorded five receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown.

Running back Najee Harris posted 21 carries for 102 yards and one touchdown.

The Steelers will take on the New York Giants in the Week 8 edition of Monday Night Football.

The Giants are coming off a disappointing 28-3 loss to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

MILLIONS of pairs of Apple AirPods are about to be upgraded with the ability to offer hearing tests at home.

The update will go live next week – and will reveal your levels of hearing loss, if any.

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Hearing tests are important, but aren’t taken enough.

When Apple announced the feature back in June, it reported that most Americans hadn’t had their hearing check in the last five years, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associated.

And the same is true for Brits, according to the RNID national hearing loss charity.

Now a long-awaited update to the Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249 / £229) will let you do an at-home hearing test that only takes five minutes.

It’s coming to users in the US and Canada after receiving certification.

Sadly there’s no word on a release date for UK users yet, but it seems likely that Brits will eventually get the feature too.

It will very quickly reveal if you’ve experienced hearing loss and then make some recommendations.

“Millions of people are unaware that they’re living with hearing loss, and even more don’t get tested,” Apple explains.

“But now it’s faster, easier, and more convenient than ever to get scientifically validated results on your own time.”

It’s part of a free software update coming next week.

The reason why the feature doesn’t work in regular AirPods, according to Apple, is because of their design.

The AirPods Pro 2 have premium active noise cancellation as well as an in-ear seal that creates the right conditions to properly check your hearing.

When you begin the test, the system will automatically check the fit of the AirPods in your ear, as well as assessing background noise levels.

And Apple says it only takes a few minutes to complete the at-home examination.

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You’ll be played tones and asked to tap the screen when you hear them.

This can help your iPhone understand which frequencies of audio you can and can’t hear.

“Using pure‑tone audiometry built on advanced acoustic science, the test plays a series of tones that you respond to by tapping the screen,” Apple explains.

“Helpful animations, tap‑back effects, and progress indicators guide you through the experience, which takes about five minutes.

“More than 150,000 real‑world audiograms and millions of simulations helped develop a Hearing Test that’s accurate, fast, and easy.”

Once you’re done, you’ll receive immediate results for each ear.

And if you have hearing loss, you can then set up your AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid.

Your info will be stored inside the iPhone’s official Apple Health app so you can check it whenever you like.

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And you can download the test results to share with a doctor if you like.

Apple’s update will also add active Hearing Protection to help prevent further hearing loss.

“Hearing Protection translates the sound signatures of what you hear to lower levels in environments as loud as 110 dBA,” Apple said.

“Machine learning on the H2 chip actively reduces louder, more intermittent noise at 48,000 times per second, and the ear tips provide passive noise reduction.”

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For instance, you might want to wear them at a loud concert.

You’d still be able to hear the audio, but extreme noises would have their loudness reduced.

“Hearing health is a cornerstone of overall wellbeing,” said Rick Neitzel, University of Michigan School of Public Health’s professor of Environmental Health Sciences.

Professor Neitzel, who worked with Apple on its hearing research, added: “Protecting and preserving our hearing enhances our quality of life both in the short-term and long-term.

“I’m thrilled Apple is introducing important tools to support people’s hearing health.

“These tools will help people protect their ears from noise pollution, be aware of changes in their hearing over time, and have important conversations with their healthcare providers when they need additional support.”

The outcome of B.C.'s provincial election remains unclear. After the preliminary vote count, the NDP holds 46 seats, the BC Conservatives hold 45 and the BC Greens hold two.

The arrival of winter weather in southern Alberta has the Alberta Motor Association warning motorists to be prepared for changing driving conditions.

In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city.