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Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with international news. Canberra is responding to Metsola’s suggestion of EU 'associate membership'. This comes after the European Parliament President proposed a new status for non-EU countries like Australia that would allow them more involvement in EU affairs without full membership. Moving on to entertainment from the UK, award-winning British rapper Sway has passed away at the age of 44. His music and contributions to the hip-hop scene will be remembered by fans around the world. Now let's shift gears to our top stories. In a tragic incident in the Philippines, a school shooting left at least three people dead, including the gunman. The news is shocking and has shaken communities across the country. Another top story today looks into an age-related eye disease that can lead to hallucinations. Researchers are shedding light on how this condition affects vision and perception as we get older. In world news, a bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan killed at least 15 people and injured another 50. The incident has raised concerns about security and safety for religious gatherings in the region. Also from Australia, a swimmer was killed by a shark off a popular beach in Western Australia. This tragic event is reminding swimmers to be cautious when entering waters known for shark activity. Turning now to business news, stock futures are ticking higher after Thursday's post-Fed bounce. Investors seem optimistic as markets react to recent Federal Reserve decisions. And on the topic of costs, The New York Times reports that an Iran War could make winter more expensive for some Americans due to potential disruptions in oil supplies and energy prices. In technology news today, there’s a neat nod hidden in the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Switch 2 physical release. Fans are excited about this reference to Three Houses within the game. And now for something completely different, let's look at some good news. A Minnesota woman's mugshot went viral after social media users noticed her resemblance to Jennifer Lopez. The unexpected fame has brought a lot of attention and laughter to an otherwise routine incident. To wrap up on a positive note, today marks Good News in History as well. Celebrating various uplifting stories that have made September 18th memorable for all the right reasons over the years. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.