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US food importer challenges Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Gellert Global Group is suing over US tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing President Trump exceeded his authority. The case asks a trade court to strike down the levies and order refunds.
Walmart bundles Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus for $120 a year
Walmart announced an annual bundle combining Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus for $120 plus tax. The offer has no monthly payment option or trial.
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS
Applegate says doctors recently told her she does not have MS, a diagnosis she received in 2021. Her symptoms continue, and her medical team is investigating their cause.
“I was like, not happy at all. Everybody else was so happy.”
JAY-Z reportedly chooses himself to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
JAY-Z has reportedly selected himself to perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles. The NFL and JAY-Z have not confirmed the plan.
Napoli name 20-man squad for crucial Champions League match
Napoli named a 20-player squad to face Bodo/Glimt in Naples, needing their first points after losing their opening two Champions League matches.
Ian Begley Previews Knicks-Sixers Opener and Season Ahead
Ian Begley previews the Knicks-Sixers season opener and the season ahead for the defending champions.
SpaceX beats revenue and earnings estimates as Starlink and AI grow
SpaceX reported $14.58 billion in third-quarter revenue, above expectations, as Starlink and its AI business expanded. Shares rose slightly in after-hours trading.
SpaceX reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenue of $14.58 billion and earnings per share of 35 cents.
The company recorded $4.4 billion in net income, compared with a $1.05 billion loss a year earlier.
Starlink subscribers reached 13.6 million, up from 12 million in the previous quarter, and connectivity revenue rose to $5.25 billion.
SpaceX’s AI business grew ninefold in revenue to $7.56 billion, while its launch business increased only slightly.
49ers Take 13-3 Lead Over Commanders After McCaffrey Touchdown
Christian McCaffrey scored on a 1-yard run as San Francisco moved ahead 13-3. Washington’s Jayden Daniels threw the ball away on fourth down during a scoring chance.
George Kittle caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy for the 49ers’ first touchdown.
Christian McCaffrey scored on a 1-yard run to complete an eight-play, 72-yard drive.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42
Kyle Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on Sept. 21. Her cause of death is pending, and her manner of death is under investigation.
- Age at death
- 42
- Date of death
- Sept. 21
- Place of death
- Westwood, Massachusetts
- Spinal cord injury
- 2020
Kim Jong Un tours North Korean clothing and footwear exhibition
Kim Jong Un visited a national clothing and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang, praising products made under his regional development policy. The display included more than 70,700 garments and 170,000 pairs of shoes.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case of current outbreak in Abuja
A woman who arrived in Abuja from Uganda tested positive for Ebola. Nigerian authorities are tracing 44 people who may have been in contact with her.
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US charges 28 California green card holders over alleged voter fraud
The Justice Department charged 28 lawful permanent residents in California with allegedly registering and voting illegally, amid a dispute with the state over voter eligibility.
“Election integrity is really important to this administration. It should be important to every American.”
Trump says work on historic DC golf course will start November 15
Trump says a renovation of East Potomac Golf Links will begin November 15 and reopen in about 15 months. A judge has paused tree removals and ordered the government to clarify its plans.
Trump rallies in Kansas as Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces a close race
Trump campaigned for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, warning that the US could face unrest like France if Democrats win. Marshall is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton ahead of the November 3 midterms.
Trump announces $8 billion in harvest-season aid for US farmers
The US will provide $8 billion to farmers to offset part of their costs, including record diesel expenses. Payments will be calculated using a formula tied to estimated losses for the 2026 crop year.
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
Vice President JD Vance said he would not get involved in Israel’s October 27 election, one day after President Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu.
Social Security updates tens of millions of records in database cleanup
The Social Security Administration says it added death dates and corrected citizenship details in tens of millions of records. It says benefit payments and Social Security numbers are unchanged.
US food importer challenges Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Gellert Global Group is suing over US tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing President Trump exceeded his authority. The case asks a trade court to strike down the levies and order refunds.
A US food importer is challenging Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods in the US Court of International Trade.
New Jersey-based Gellert Global Group says the duties on cheese from Canada are disrupting its business.
The tariffs followed a breakdown in US-Canada trade talks in August and were imposed under Section 338 of a 1930 US trade law.
The Liberty Justice Center, which filed the case for the company, argues that the law does not give the president power to impose such broad tariffs and import restrictions.
Paxton and Talarico Rally in Texas Senate Race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico held competing rallies in Fort Worth as they vie for Texas’s open Senate seat, with polls showing a close race that could affect control of the Senate.
Paxton held a rally in Allen, Texas.
Paxton’s and Talarico’s campaigns were set to hold rallies in Fort Worth.
The University of Houston released a poll showing Talarico leading Paxton 48 percent to 46 percent.
Trump says he will decide payouts under new fraud whistleblower program
Trump announced payments for people who report fraud against the U.S. government, but said he will decide who qualifies and how much they receive.
- Program name
- Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program
- Maximum reward listed online
- $30,000
- Trump’s stated reward rate
- 1% of reported fraud
- Program administrator
- Department of Justice
Acton’s family condemns Ramaswamy ad featuring her estranged mother
Amy Acton’s family criticized a campaign ad in which her estranged mother calls her a liar. The ad is part of the fierce Ohio governor’s race against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
The campaign ad
Acton’s family and Democratic leaders condemned the ad as a despicable attack that uses her childhood abuse as a political talking point.
Ramaswamy’s campaign said the public should know about what it calls Acton’s problems with the truth.
Acton’s childhood account
Acton has described living in a tent and said her stepfather abused her and was arrested.
Her mother’s ad said Acton’s account of growing up in a tent was untrue; Ramaswamy’s campaign questioned her recollection.
Campaign priorities
Acton is emphasizing affordability, public education and health care, and Democrats have portrayed Ramaswamy’s agenda as favoring billionaires and corporations.
Ramaswamy is campaigning on deregulation and conservative education reforms.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterm elections
Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation. The raid, less than three weeks before the midterms, drew criticism from Omar and Democratic leaders.
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UK police rearrest two men in suspected Iran-linked RAF Fairford plot
Police in Britain rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence in a suspected plot at RAF Fairford. Iran denies involvement.
“This is very much a live investigation, and our evidence gathering continues, but at this time our position remains the same; we consider it highly likely that there is Iranian state involvement”
Woman, 65, killed in shark attack at South African beach
A 65-year-old woman died after a shark attack at Orient Beach in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Authorities closed two nearby beaches until further notice.
Drone strike on Abyei market kills at least 153, local official says
A drone strike hit a market and nearby fuel depot in disputed Abyei, killing at least 153 people, a local official said. Other accounts put the toll at 73.
Mississippi attorney general says officer's fatal shooting of 1-year-old was justified
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch ruled that an officer was justified in shooting into a car in Senatobia, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. The family is calling for the release of footage.
EU puts security at the centre of its new Arctic strategy
The EU plans to increase Arctic surveillance, protect undersea cables and expand icebreaker capacity as competition with Russia, the US and China grows.
Ukraine says it lacked advance warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukraine’s president said partners gave no early warning before the first wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv. The U.S. said it could not confirm what happened.
Zelensky meets US and European envoys in Oslo amid strained ties
Ukraine’s president is meeting US and European representatives in Oslo as Kyiv and Washington disagree over support and how to pursue peace with Russia.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo as part of talks hosted by Norway and Finland.
European officials, including Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, are also taking part, while US envoy Jared Kushner is joining remotely.
The talks come as relations between Kyiv and Washington have worsened, with US President Donald Trump criticising Zelensky and pressing for negotiations to end the war.
Zelensky says Ukraine needs US early warnings of Russian attacks, missile interceptors and restored satellite links for its military.
Ukraine adviser says gaps in US warnings have cost lives
A key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky says unreliable US warnings have left Ukrainians exposed to Russian missile strikes. Washington denies pausing intelligence sharing.
In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Zelensky said intelligence sharing had been interrupted and later “de-blocked”.
Rubio denied that the United States had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Zelensky met Witkoff in Oslo and said intelligence sharing was working again.
Rising costs and housing pressures fuel protests across Europe
Protests over fuel prices, housing, schools and public services have spread across Europe, as political tensions rise ahead of elections in several countries.
- Countries
- France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Albania
- France arrests
- 2,400
- Paris curfew
- Announced for parts of the city
- Spain election
- Scheduled for November 29
Woman tells London court Russell Brand assaulted her in 2004
A woman told jurors that Russell Brand grabbed her at a Soho bar and orally raped her in a toilet in 2004. Brand denies the charges and says his sexual encounters were consensual.
Alleged assault
Brand denies the allegations and has said he never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. His lawyer said the alleged toilet incident was physically impossible and did not happen.
She alleged Brand grabbed her breasts, pulled her to a toilet and orally raped her.
What happened before the toilet
Brand’s lawyer suggested she happily accompanied him into the lavatory.
She rejected that suggestion and said he grabbed her arm and pulled her there.
Eight fishermen killed in airstrikes on boats off Yemen's Taiz coast
A Yemeni outlet says airstrikes hit two fishing boats off Al-Kadha in Taiz, killing eight fishermen. Officials also reported injuries and condemned the attack.
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Musk may combine SpaceX and Tesla in a deal valued near $4 trillion
Investors expect Elon Musk could combine SpaceX and Tesla, creating a company valued near $4 trillion. No deal has been announced.
“Con tutte le collaborazioni, a così tanti livelli, fra le due aziende chi può dire quali iniziative si potranno prendere”
Eric Schmidt's Anthropic stake could lift his wealth to nearly $80 billion
The former Google CEO owns about 1% of Anthropic after investing early. If the AI company reaches a $2 trillion valuation, his stake could be worth enough to raise his wealth to nearly $80 billion.
Waymo reportedly plans to grow its fleet to 20,000 cars by end of 2027
Waymo reportedly aims to expand its driverless-car fleet from about 4,000 vehicles to 20,000 by the end of 2027, with an interim target of 8,000 by the end of 2026.
Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every child in the US
Elon Musk says he plans to give one SpaceX share to every US child next year. The pledge could involve more than $10.5 billion in shares, but he has not explained how it would work.
Microsoft asks inactive Xbox owners to trade in consoles
Microsoft is emailing some owners of unused Xbox Series X|S consoles, encouraging them to trade them in at Best Buy. The move could help put more consoles on sale amid supply pressures.
Nasdaq leads Wall Street rebound as chip and AI stocks rise
The Nasdaq rose 1.11% on Monday as investors returned to chip and AI-related stocks after last week’s selloff. Concerns about funding the AI boom remain.
AI debt worries drive sharp sell-off in technology stocks
Investors sold technology shares as concerns grew that debt-funded AI data centre projects may be costly to finance and repay. CoreWeave, a heavily indebted computing provider, was among the hardest hit.
Investors sold technology stocks as they questioned whether companies can afford the debt used to build AI data centres.
The concerns centre on CoreWeave, a US company that rents computing power to businesses developing AI, and on other newer cloud providers known as neoclouds.
These firms borrow heavily to buy costly computer chips and build capacity for AI customers.
CoreWeave has about $50 billion in debt, and its bond yields and costs to insure against default have risen sharply.
JPMorgan invests $5 billion in US security and resilience companies
JPMorgan Chase says it invested $5 billion in equity in companies tied to US national security during the first year of its initiative. It also financed or facilitated about $230 billion in related transactions.
JPMorgan launched its Security and Resiliency Initiative and committed to financing $1.5 trillion in US investments over the next decade.
JPMorgan helped lead a $1.4 billion funding round for Hadrian and was involved in a $1 billion funding round for Castelion.
JPMorgan announced that it had invested $5 billion in equity during the initiative's first year.
Netflix removes film chief Dan Lin amid major staff cuts
Netflix has removed film chief Dan Lin after laying off about 1,000 employees. Peter Rice will oversee the film team until a replacement is named.
- Workforce cuts
- About 1,000 employees; around 6 percent of Netflix’s workforce
- Lin’s Netflix start
- April 2024
- Lin’s tenure
- Variety reported he was halfway through a five-year deal
- Bajaria’s replacement
- Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive
US stocks fall as AI debt worries and oil prices rise
Major US stock indexes fell Friday as investors sold AI and chip stocks over debt concerns and rising oil prices. The Nasdaq dropped 2.15%, while the chip index fell for an eighth straight session.
Systemic risk
Some investors feared that high borrowing by AI infrastructure companies could threaten their ability to repay debt and weigh on the sector.
Rosen said rising debt issuance warranted monitoring, but that it was far from a level of systemic risk.
Straight Talk adds benefits to unlimited plans without raising prices
Verizon-owned Straight Talk has added faster 5G access, more hotspot data and international benefits to its unlimited plans, while keeping monthly base prices unchanged.
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Digital Sun limits ReVamp playtest over AI cloning fears
Digital Sun has replaced a planned public playtest for ReVamp with a smaller Discord test, fearing the game could be cloned before its March 2027 release.
“We've been concerned by recent news of games being reverse-engineered, cloned, and published before the original is even out. With launch still months away, a large public build of ReVamp felt like too big a risk.”
Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo purchases to two per customer in several countries after pre-orders quickly pushed delivery estimates into January. The move appears aimed at discouraging resale at inflated prices.
Apple plans Oct. 28 launch focused on new Macs and iPad
Apple will hold a Los Angeles product event on Oct. 28. It is expected to unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro, updated Macs and a redesigned iPad mini.
Google Cloud outage disrupts online services at UK banks
A Google Cloud outage disrupted online services at several UK banks, including Lloyds, Halifax, HSBC and Revolut. Google said it was investigating the issue.
TP-Link plans to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in Mississippi
TP-Link has signed a preliminary agreement with Key Tronic to assemble routers in Mississippi as soon as next year. US approval is still needed, and local assembly may not ensure the routers can be sold there.
Yandex outages disrupt Russian services after data center strikes
Strikes on Yandex data centers caused outages across its services and other businesses that rely on its infrastructure. Yandex says it has restored access to many city services, while some functions remain limited.
Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22
The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight Oct. 21-22, when viewers may see 10 to 20 meteors an hour under dark skies. The meteors are debris from Halley’s Comet.
The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight Oct.
21-22, with the best chance to see meteors in the hours before dawn.
It is visible from both hemispheres, including the UK, and the meteors appear to come from the constellation Orion.
Earth passes through debris left by Halley’s Comet, which last passed through the inner solar system in 1986 and is expected back in 2061.
Spotify Removes 50 Million AI Tracks From Recommendations
Spotify says it removed more than 50 million AI-generated tracks flagged as slop or spam from recommendations. The tracks remain on the platform but are no longer surfaced automatically.
Spotify said it had removed more than 75 million songs identified as spam.
Spotify says it made numerous updates to recommendations to remove slop and spam and surface more music by human artists.
Spotify published an update saying it had removed 50 million tracks from recommendations this year.
Meta removes terms language that raised AI training concerns
Meta removed wording from its commercial terms that appeared to allow it to use website content to train its AI. The company says the change does not alter its web-crawling practices.
- Revised terms take effect
- October 30, 2026
- Revision announced
- October 17, 2026
- Earlier wording
- Referred to using website content to train Meta products
- Meta’s stated scope
- Advertising and business products
UK watchdog proposes wider access to Apple's contactless payment technology
The CMA wants Apple to let UK developers use more of the iPhone's contactless payment technology and charge substantially lower fees. Apple says wider access could weaken privacy and security.
Access to payment technology
The CMA says Apple should widen access to its contactless technology, including to apps using Host Card Emulation.
Apple says its current arrangements let developers offer contactless services and facilitate competition between wallets.
Fees and terms
The CMA says fees should be substantially lower and current terms make it too difficult for challengers to compete.
The CMA reports Apple’s objection to the proposals, but the articles do not state Apple’s position on the proposed fee level in detail.
Privacy and security
The CMA says its evidence shows the relevant technology does not raise inherent security concerns.
Apple says it should not be required to adopt an approach with lower privacy and security protections.
Ukraine says Starlink restrictions threaten military communications
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says restrictions on SpaceX’s Starlink service affected Ukrainian military operations. US officials deny responsibility, and accounts differ over whether intelligence sharing was interrupted.
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Rams Kicker Blake Grupe Injured Making Kickoff Tackle
Blake Grupe injured his knee while tackling a kickoff returner in his Los Angeles Rams debut. Punter Ethan Evans took over kicking duties, and the team may need another kicker.
“The Rams special teams are — and have been — a mess.”
Mike Evans ruled out against Commanders with Achilles injury
The 49ers ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans against Washington after he aggravated an Achilles injury during the game.
49ers beat Commanders 23-17 to remain unbeaten at 6-0
San Francisco held off a late Washington rally to win 23-17 and improve to 6-0. Brock Purdy also became the NFL’s highest-rated passer among quarterbacks who meet the qualification threshold.
Cam Skattebo gets no touches as Giants lose to Saints
Cam Skattebo had no carries or targets in the Giants’ 34-27 loss to New Orleans. Coach John Harbaugh said the lack of touches was not planned.
J.J. McCarthy sparks Giants rally after replacing Jameis Winston
McCarthy threw for 243 yards and a touchdown after replacing Winston in the fourth quarter, but the Giants lost 34-27 to the Saints. Coach John Harbaugh has not decided who will start next week.
Texas Weighs Quarterback Options After Two Straight Losses
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is evaluating his offense after losses to Oklahoma and Florida. Backup KJ Lacey is expected to get more first-team practice reps, while Arch Manning remains the starter.
NFL says Steelers-Saints game in Paris remains scheduled amid unrest
The NFL says the Steelers-Saints game in Paris on Oct. 25 remains scheduled as protests and violence spread across France. The league says it is working with local authorities on security.
The NFL says the Steelers and Saints are still set to play in Paris on Oct.
25 despite unrest across France.
The game at Stade de France is planned as the first regular-season NFL matchup in France.
Protests over living costs, school conditions and public services have grown, with violent groups setting fires, attacking public buildings and looting shops.
NFL Network analyst apologizes to Jalen Hurts for unfounded comments
An NFL Network analyst apologized to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for comments described as unfounded. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after blood clots were found in his lungs.
Hurts took a cleat to his calf while playing against the Los Angeles Rams.
Hurts was initially diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis and played against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Further testing found deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, and Hurts was placed on injured reserve after returning to the United States.
The team and his agent announced the diagnosis, and Sirianni defended the medical staff.
Terry McLaurin Carted Off With Knee Injury Against 49ers
Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off with a knee injury during Monday’s game against San Francisco and ruled out for the rest of the game.
- Player
- Terry McLaurin
- Team
- Washington Commanders
- Injury
- Left knee
- Opponent
- San Francisco 49ers
Commanders mismanage fourth down in loss to 49ers
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw the ball away on fourth-and-two, and coach Dan Quinn appeared to call for a field goal after the team had already turned over possession. The Commanders trailed 20-3 at halftime.
Quinn’s awareness
Quinn said, “I definitely knew it was fourth down.
Critics said his reaction appeared to show surprise that the play had ended the drive.
The play’s execution
Quinn said Washington planned to go for it on fourth down throughout the game because it expected a higher-scoring contest.
Critics argued the team still needed to gain two yards to keep possession and faulted its operation and attention to detail.
Brock Purdy takes NFL career passer rating record
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback qualified for the NFL career passer rating standings and moved to the top with a rating of 105.6.
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Alexítico sues Leo Rey over offensive remarks
A Santiago court accepted Alexítico’s complaint against former La Noche bandmate Leo Rey. A hearing is set for November 10, with a possible agreement among the issues to be considered.
“He has to suck it really well first. (laughter) But really well... Suck it. Really well.”
Grand Palais Briefly Locked Down During Art Basel Paris Setup
Police briefly closed the Grand Palais during Art Basel Paris preparations amid nearby protests. The fair said it was proceeding as planned, with final preparations underway.
Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Sell More Than 11 Million Copies
Activision’s PlayStation ports of the two Call of Duty games reportedly sold more than 11 million copies. Former Treyarch developer Gavin Goslin says the original creators are not sharing in the financial success.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Arrives October 22
CD Projekt Red will release Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, with features inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2. A livestream will preview the update on October 21.
Steam Next Fest draws calls for a filter to hide AI-made games
Players are asking Valve to let them filter out games with AI-generated content from Steam Next Fest. The event has 8,202 demos, more than twice last year's total.
Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with his family
In a GQ interview, Prince Harry said he wants to repair his relationships with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42
Kyle Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on Sept. 21. Her cause of death is pending, and her manner of death is under investigation.
Kyle Kennedy died at 42 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on Sept.
21.
She was the daughter of Michael L. Kennedy and the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.
Her cause of death is still pending, and her manner of death is under investigation, according to her death certificate.
PEGI raises age ratings for digital games with loot boxes to 16
PEGI is raising digital-only games with paid random items, such as loot boxes, to age 16. EA Sports FC 27 is among the games affected.
PEGI announced updated rating criteria that include interactive risks such as paid random items.
Newly submitted games began being assessed against the expanded criteria.
The Games Rating Authority began applying the updated criteria to selected existing digital games.
PEGI rating changes are rolling out progressively.
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and Maxi Iglesias photographed kissing in public
New photos show the Spanish actors kissing during a getaway, adding to earlier sightings that pointed to a continuing relationship.
- Actors
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and Maxi Iglesias
- Latest coverage date
- October 20, 2026
- Magazines featuring the latest photos
- ¡Hola! and Diez Minutos
- Earlier reported sighting
- Trujillo, Extremadura, in late August
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort earns a 79 Metacritic score
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has a Metacritic score of 79, with critics praising its variety and motion controls while noting that some activities lack depth.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Joins Xbox Game Pass on Oct. 29
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade arrives on Xbox Game Pass on Oct. 29, alongside Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and Terrible Lizards. Other new games arrive from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3.
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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS
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“I was like, not happy at all. Everybody else was so happy.”
Fred Lorenzen becomes first known NASCAR driver diagnosed with CTE
A postmortem brain study found that NASCAR legend Fred Lorenzen had Stage 3 CTE. His family is donating $1 million to research and has set up a helpline for drivers and families.
Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches an eighth province
Authorities confirmed two Ebola cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province. The outbreak has caused more than 4,500 deaths in Congo and has also spread to Kenya.
Selena Gomez says nicotine vaping changed her voice
Selena Gomez says heavy nicotine vaping changed her voice and warns fans that vaping is not worth the difficulty of quitting. She says she has stopped.
César Bono reportedly had his left eye removed during tumor surgery
Reports say Mexican actor César Bono had his left eye removed during surgery to take out a tumor. Lab results are still pending, and his family has disputed rumors about his health.
High ultra-processed food intake linked to silent brain changes
A study of 8,783 Canadian adults linked higher ultra-processed food intake to more body fat and signs of silent brain blood-vessel injury, but not to lower cognitive test scores.
Early US flu rise raises concern about H1N1 risk for younger people
Flu cases have risen early on the US West Coast as a mutated H1N1 strain circulates. Doctors urge everyone aged 6 months and older to get vaccinated.
Flu cases are rising unusually early on the US West Coast, and doctors are urging Americans aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot.
The main strain this year is H1N1 with a new mutation, a virus type that caused the 2009 swine flu pandemic and is included in the current vaccine.
Scientists say people may have less protection against this version, and younger people may be especially at risk because they have had less exposure to H1N1.
The concern is based on small studies, and experts say it is not a reason for alarm.
Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case, all cases in one cluster
Kenya says a 24-year-old man tested positive while in quarantine, bringing its Ebola total to nine. Officials report no spread beyond the known cluster.
Kenya’s first Ebola patient arrived in Nairobi after travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo via Uganda.
The first patient tested positive at a Nairobi hospital and died the same day.
Kenya announced its first Ebola case.
Kenya confirmed its eighth Ebola case.
Kenya confirmed its ninth Ebola case, involving a man who tested positive while in quarantine.
The first group of contacts was expected to complete its 21-day quarantine period.
UK Covid inquiry says government failures left care homes exposed
A Covid-19 inquiry found that failures in England’s adult social care system helped the virus spread in care homes. It recommended creating a voluntary register for care workers.
- Care home deaths
- More than 43,000 people died from Covid-19 in UK care homes between March 2020 and July 2022.
- Workforce register
- The inquiry recommended a voluntary register for adult social care workers in England.
- Register development
- Staff, oversight bodies and commissioners should work together to develop the register within two years.
- Other UK nations
- Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland already had voluntary care registers.
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