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US stocks fall as investors question returns on AI spending
US technology shares led a sharp market decline on Thursday as investors questioned whether heavy AI investment will generate enough profit. Higher oil prices added pressure.
Appalachian State beats unbeaten James Madison 34-31 in overtime
James London kicked a 40-yard field goal in overtime to give Appalachian State a 34-31 win over James Madison, ending the Dukes' undefeated start.
Trump criticizes LeBron James over warm-ups during US national anthem
Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the US after a video showed the NBA star moving during the anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener. Trump called for an apology.
“While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE”
Penguins forward Ben Kindel stable after medical emergency on team flight
The Penguins say Ben Kindel was taken to a Salt Lake City hospital after their plane returned to the airport. He was conscious, alert and stable.
Judi Dench says worsening vision has ended her stage and film work
The 91-year-old actor says age-related macular degeneration means she can no longer act on stage or in films, or read.
Trump administration drops appeal over public service loan forgiveness rule
The administration dropped its appeal of a ruling blocking changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The rule would have narrowed which government and nonprofit workers could qualify.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streak of 20-point games ends
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic run of consecutive games with at least 20 points ended against the Denver Nuggets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point scoring streak has ended in a game against the Denver Nuggets.
The streak was made up of consecutive games in which he scored at least 20 points.
It ended against Denver, though the available details do not give his score or the streak's length.
The run was described as historic, making its end notable.
Virginia senator L. Louise Lucas charged in alleged marijuana scheme
Federal prosecutors charged Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas and six others over an alleged marijuana trafficking and money-laundering scheme. Lucas denies the allegations and says she will fight the case.
The FBI searched Lucas's office and a cannabis shop in which she has a stake.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment.
Lucas surrendered to law enforcement.
Lucas was expected to make her initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge.
Trump praises rally attendee who appeared to punch protester in South Carolina
At a rally in Pendleton, Donald Trump praised an attendee who appeared to hit a protester as security removed demonstrators. Trump was there to support Senate candidate Darline Graham.
- Venue
- T. Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson University
- Location
- Pendleton, South Carolina
- Rally date
- 21 October 2026
- Election date
- 3 November 2026
Russian missiles hit Kyiv as leaders discuss restarting peace talks
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least two people, hours after Vladimir Putin agreed in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States.
Peace talks
Zelenskyy said the strikes showed no real change in Moscow’s attitude and called for more air-defence supplies and sanctions.
Putin agreed in principle to resume three-way negotiations, but no meeting date was set.
Giants name Hideki Matsui manager after drafting pitcher Shoki Oda
The Giants named Hideki Matsui as their new manager a day after selecting Yokohama High pitcher Shoki Oda first overall. Oda has said he still wants to pursue a career in the US.
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Politics
New York City votes to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028
The City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 2028. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he will sign the bill, while the drivers' union threatens legal action.
“It was a Great Tradition. Another piece of History that’s gone. It will be missed!”
Trump says wars with Iran and Ukraine are close to ending
Donald Trump said the US wars with Iran and Ukraine are nearing an end, while describing talks with Russia as positive. He gave no timeline for either conflict.
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11
A Miami judge ordered Donald Trump to give sworn testimony by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, or risk sanctions including dismissal.
Blanche leaves open DOJ role in blocking midterm vote certification
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department could hypothetically try to block states from certifying midterm results, but said he was not planning to do so.
Trump says Google rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean
At a South Carolina rally, Trump said Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean on Maps. Google has not confirmed the call.
Katie Zacharia removed as White House press secretary after five days
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days. Her brief tenure followed a criticized briefing and questions about her legal credentials.
Judge limits DHS field investigations into alleged noncitizen voting
A federal judge in California limited DHS field investigations into alleged noncitizen voting in nine states, citing unreliable data and concerns about voter intimidation.
A federal judge in California has restricted DHS field investigations into alleged noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The order covers California and eight other states, and bars field operations against people agents know or reasonably suspect are US citizens.
It also limits investigations based solely on USCIS data matching, without further checks.
The judge said unreliable data could wrongly identify US citizens, including people who naturalized after voting.
Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to bar student IDs as backup voter identification
The Supreme Court cleared New Hampshire to bar voters from using student IDs even as backup evidence of identity in the November midterms. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.
New Hampshire enacted a law removing student IDs from the list of accepted primary forms of voter identification.
A federal district court blocked the secretary of state’s guidance barring student IDs as a backup means of identification.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to put the district court’s ruling on hold, and the state asked the Supreme Court to intervene.
The Supreme Court granted the state’s emergency request and allowed New Hampshire to bar student IDs as backup identification.
New Hampshire’s midterm election was scheduled to take place.
Justice Department investigates Corey Lewandowski over DHS role
The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his role at Homeland Security for financial gain. He denies wrongdoing and has not been charged.
- Investigation
- Justice Department criminal investigation
- Referral source
- Department of Homeland Security inspector general
- Subject
- Corey Lewandowski, former DHS senior aide
- Contract under scrutiny
- $220 million advertising campaign contract
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.
Purpose
Omar has called the search an abuse of power and political intimidation; critics say the investigation targets a political opponent.
The investigation concerns possible false information or fraud in immigration paperwork; the Justice Department said it would investigate cases where facts support denaturalisation.
Evidence and process
Omar has denied wrongdoing.
The warrant listed conspiracy, false statements on immigration paperwork and immigration fraud as potential crimes; the evidence presented to approve the search was not clear.
Record early voting as US midterms could shift control of Congress
More than 16 million people have voted early in the US midterms, with records set in some states. Democrats are favored to gain ground as voters weigh the economy and the Iran war.
Trump invokes defense law to support US oil production and refining
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MAHA adviser Calley Means resigns from Trump administration
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California officials challenge federal claims about suspected noncitizen voters
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Hegseth bars Pentagon staff from betting with nonpublic military information
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State Department Adviser Britt McHenry in Drink-Throwing Dispute at NBA Game
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World
Storm Austen brings severe winds, power cuts and travel disruption
Storm Austen brought powerful winds to France and the UK on Friday. In France, about 161,000 homes lost power, and 23 departments were placed under orange wind alerts.
“While the exact track and position of Storm Austen is still being determined, what’s clear is that we have an impactful period of weather on the way and the potential for disruption in places, which has resulted in the system being named.”
Four Canadian service members killed in fire at Alberta military base
Four service members died and 39 were hospitalized after a fire spread across a training area at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Officials said the cause is under investigation.
Truckers’ protest halts buffalo mozzarella production in southern Italy
A week-long truckers’ protest has blocked milk and goods from reaching dairies in the Naples region, stopping buffalo mozzarella production and leaving many fuel stations empty.
Super Typhoon Champi becomes the year's strongest storm
Category 5 Super Typhoon Champi has become the world's strongest storm of 2026 by wind speed. It is moving across the western Pacific, threatening Taiwan, China and parts of the Philippines.
Bruno Fernandes’ home burgled while he played for Manchester United in Italy
Fernandes’ home in Cheshire was burgled while he was playing Manchester United’s Champions League match against Como. His family were not at home, and the club is supporting him.
Mumbai Police investigate shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car
Gunmen fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday. Police have formed 15 teams, and Maharashtra’s chief minister says suspects have been identified and arrests are expected soon.
Magnitude-7 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 people
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32. One report put the death toll at 18; at least 339 homes collapsed.
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday night.
It hit a remote, mountainous area in Nagqu, about 400 kilometres from the Tibetan capital, Lhasa.
At least 16 people were killed and 32 injured; one report gave a higher death toll of 18, and 11 of the injured were in serious condition.
At least 339 homes collapsed, and power and communications were disrupted in the area.
South Korea again proposes military talks with North Korea on land border
South Korea has again proposed military talks to clarify the border in the DMZ and reduce the risk of clashes. North Korea has not responded to an earlier proposal.
The military demarcation line was drawn up under the armistice that stopped the Korean War fighting.
South Korea proposed similar military talks, but North Korea did not respond.
Landmine blasts at the border injured three South Korean soldiers, according to AP.
Kim Yo Jong and Pak Jong Chon visited North Korean front-line areas, according to AP.
South Korea renewed its proposal for military talks with North Korea.
UN climate fund earmarks $20 million for Nepal after deadly floods
The UN’s Loss and Damage Fund has set aside $20 million for Nepal after August floods. Nepal must still apply for approval before the money can be released.
- Allocation
- About $20 million
- Nepal’s initial recovery and reconstruction needs
- At least $4.71 billion
- Estimated economic losses
- At least $2.69 billion, according to Nepal’s government
- Missing after the floods
- More than 5,000 people
Man arrested after fire destroys historic Limoges town hall
French police arrested a man suspected of links to the ultra-left after a fire destroyed Limoges’ historic town hall during protests. Anti-terror police are investigating.
Seven countries to discuss regional conflicts at Istanbul meeting
Foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Britain, France and Germany are due to meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss regional conflicts and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Business
Micron Taiwan union plans one-day strike over bonuses
A union at Micron’s Taoyuan site plans to strike for one day on Oct 22, seeking a concrete profit-sharing offer. The impact on chip production is unclear.
“Through our actions, we will make our dissatisfaction with the current system heard and demonstrate our determination to establish a fair profit-sharing system”
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree framework for 850 F-35 jets
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced a 10-year framework for 850 F-35 fighter jets. The plan still needs congressional approval and funding.
eBay to cut about 1,000 jobs, roughly 9% of its workforce
The US online marketplace plans another round of job cuts after eliminating 800 positions in February, saying it is aligning teams and resources with its priorities.
Meta creates non-voting shares to fund AI investment and preserve control
Meta will issue a new class of non-voting shares to raise funds for AI investment and other needs while preserving existing shareholders’ voting power.
US Treasury yields plunge as AI spending concerns drive demand for safety
US Treasury yields fell sharply Thursday as a selloff in AI-linked stocks revived concerns about investment and economic growth, pushing investors towards government bonds.
Meta reports 26% revenue growth despite a $9.89 billion settlement charge
Meta reported $64.6 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 26% from a year earlier, while recording a $9.89 billion charge tied to a youth-safety settlement. It also faces a separate $25 billion New Mexico penalty.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled Facebook users about data privacy. Meta says it will appeal.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for misleading Facebook users about their data privacy.
The case was brought by New Mexico over claims that Meta misled users about who could access their personal information.
It followed revelations that Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data for political targeting during the 2016 US election.
The state said the company had made misleading statements about how it handled users’ data; jurors found more than 43 million violations of state consumer protection laws.
SpaceX posts $4.4 billion quarterly profit as AI and Starlink grow
SpaceX reported $4.4 billion in third-quarter profit as revenue more than doubled. Its AI business brought in more revenue than Starlink, while investment spending rose sharply.
SpaceX recorded $14.6 billion in revenue and $4.4 billion in net profit.
SpaceX reported its third-quarter results.
SpaceX forecast capital expenditures of $35 billion to $40 billion.
SpaceX plans to attempt to catch the Starship booster and ship with mechanical arms after launch.
Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance
Musk has invested about $1 billion in Skydance, the company formed after Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. Skydance is seeking investment as it works to cut costs.
- Investment
- About $1 billion
- Company
- Skydance
- Expected cost savings
- $6 billion over three years
- Debt burden
- Nearly $80 billion
Meta’s AI spending plans spark sell-off in technology shares
Meta’s plans to raise hundreds of billions of dollars for AI investments unsettled investors. Its shares fell more than 7%, while technology stocks broadly declined.
Spending
Investors questioned whether the scale of AI investment and related borrowing is sustainable.
Meta plans to invest heavily in AI and said it may need to raise hundreds of billions of dollars over several years.
Returns
Investors questioned whether the spending will deliver the returns initially expected.
Zuckerberg was described as optimistic about the company’s strategy, but the sources do not give a specific response to those concerns.
Tesla revenue beats forecasts as profit falls and car sales weaken
Tesla reported $28.05 billion in third-quarter revenue, slightly above analyst forecasts, while profit and automotive revenue fell from a year earlier.
Tesla posts positive cash flow and cuts 2026 spending forecast
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Bose acquires Skullcandy, which will remain a separate brand
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Netflix forecasts weaker fourth-quarter profit as it refocuses on shows and films
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Anthropic reports $80.7 billion first-half loss, mostly from accounting charges
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Comcast expects over $1 billion in restructuring costs, including layoffs
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Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every child in the US
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Science & Tech
Climate change linked to nearly two-thirds of Europe’s summer heat deaths
Researchers estimate that summer heat killed 50,391 people in 854 European cities, with 32,619 deaths linked to extra warming caused by human activity.
“Much of Western and Northern Europe, our infrastructure is just not designed to cope with the sort of temperatures that we are seeing now because of the effects of human-caused warming.”
Apple’s iPhone Duo launches with limited walk-in stock
Apple says some stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for launch day, after strong pre-orders pushed online delivery estimates to January 2027.
Bitchat gains popularity among protesters in France
Bitchat downloads surged during recent protests in France. The app uses Bluetooth to relay messages between nearby phones when internet or mobile networks are unavailable.
US banks restrict AI agents accessing customer accounts
US banks say third-party AI agents have accessed customer accounts, with some appearing to act beyond users’ instructions. Banks are blocking or limiting access and considering read-only permissions.
INTERPOL operation arrests 1,462 suspects in cybercrime crackdown
Operation Serengeti III involved authorities in 21 countries and disrupted 10,909 malicious networks. Investigators identified 65,929 victims and recovered more than $105 million.
Capcom says breach exposed information from more than 11.7 million accounts
Hackers accessed CAPCOM ID information, including email addresses and login details. Capcom says customer-set passwords and credit card information were not exposed.
Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access, but status remains disputed
Trump says Elon Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access, but Ukrainian and European officials have questioned whether restrictions on the military-grade service have ended.
Donald Trump says Elon Musk restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, the satellite internet service used by Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine relies on it for battlefield communications and drone operations in its war with Russia, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukrainian officials have said the restrictions disrupted military missions, including attacks and air defence.
But officials disagree on whether access is fully restored: one Ukrainian military statement said the network was operating without restrictions, while other Ukrainian and European officials said there had been no full restoration or no change to the military-grade Starshield service.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone goes on sale as demand outpaces supply
Apple’s iPhone Duo has gone on sale in several countries, including India, South Africa and Japan. Strong pre-order demand has pushed some delivery estimates to late January, while reviews praise its design but flag usability and camera trade-offs.
John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple CEO.
Pre-orders opened, and estimated delivery dates slipped to late January within minutes.
Sales of the iPhone Duo began in markets including South Africa, India, Japan and Australia.
PHP flaws put widely used websites at risk as operators rush to patch
Researchers found two serious flaws in PHP, which powers about 70% of websites. Operators took some sites offline to apply fixes, while experts urged users to take basic security steps.
- PHP’s global reach
- About 70 per cent of websites
- Vulnerabilities
- Two critical security flaws
- Affected technology
- PHP, used by WordPress, Drupal and MediaWiki
- Potential impact
- Unauthorized server control, data theft or service disruption
Book says Dutch intelligence monitored Jared Kushner’s phone
A new book alleges Dutch intelligence monitored Jared Kushner’s phone from 2018 and saw activity involving a $750 million account linked to Gulf royal families. Kushner denies the allegations.
Monitoring and account
Cole’s book says Dutch intelligence monitored Kushner’s phone and that an account holding about $750 million was used for political and diplomatic objectives.
Kushner denied the allegations and said no evidence had been provided.
Evidence
The book’s account is based on reporting and sources cited by Cole.
Kushner said no bank statements, transfer records, account numbers or transaction dates had been supplied.
Warhound raises $200 million to develop enhanced working dogs
Warhound, a Texas startup backed by Colossal Biosciences and Anduril, plans to clone and gene-edit working dogs and equip them with protective technology. Its first puppies are expected in early 2027.
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Sports
Bears host Patriots as Drake Maye looks to extend New England's winning streak
Chicago hosts New England on Thursday night, with the Bears coming off a win and the Patriots seeking a fourth straight victory.
“It’s a dangerous combination of a guy that’s an elite deep ball thrower along with, he can crush you with his legs.”
Falcons’ throwback logo draws comparisons to Nazi imagery online
The Atlanta Falcons’ new X profile picture uses a 1960s- and 1970s-era logo against a black and red background. The image drew online comparisons to Nazi imagery and was viewed more than 15 million times.
Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Could Add Players Before Trade Deadline
At 2-4, Dallas is still considering a trade to strengthen its roster before the Nov. 10 deadline rather than selling players.
Teams are tracking Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart before trade deadline
Teams are monitoring Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches. His limited playing time could make him a trade candidate.
Baker Mayfield’s Week 7 start remains uncertain as he returns to practice
The Buccaneers quarterback practiced Wednesday while recovering from a dislocated right thumb. Coach Todd Bowles said he expects to decide Friday whether Mayfield will start against Carolina.
Titans release Jordan Elliott after reported attempt to retrieve gun
The Tennessee Titans released defensive lineman Jordan Elliott after reports that he went to his car for a gun following a practice scuffle. The NFL says it is reviewing the incident.
Cole Kmet leaves Bears' win over Patriots with a knee injury
Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off after injuring his right knee in Chicago's 30-24 win over New England on Thursday.
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet injured his right knee late in Thursday's game against the New England Patriots.
He was hurt in the fourth quarter after catching an eight-yard pass from quarterback Caleb Williams.
Patriots players Christian Gonzalez and Robert Spillane tackled him low, and Kmet immediately grabbed his knee.
He could not put weight on his right leg and was taken from the field on a cart.
Puka Nacua leaves Rams practice with calf injury
The Rams receiver left practice early with a calf injury and is listed as limited, putting his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders in doubt.
Nacua missed two games with an earlier injury.
Davante Adams was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury after the Rams’ game against the Cardinals.
Nacua left Rams practice early with a calf injury and was listed as limited.
The Rams are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Raiders, with Nacua’s availability in doubt.
Giants coordinator calls players’ lack of hustle against Saints unacceptable
Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson criticized the team’s lack of hustle after New York’s loss to the Saints. The Saints won 34-27.
- Defensive coordinator
- Dennard Wilson
- Opponent
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- Saints 34, Giants 27
- Giants rushing
- 14 carries for 34 yards
Cowboys coach challenges George Pickens to contribute more in run game
Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer said receiver George Pickens needs to block and help the running game as the 2-4 Cowboys try to improve their offense.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman face uncertainty over their ESPN future
The longtime Monday Night Football partners reportedly argued over their different contract situations. Buck has renewed with ESPN, while Aikman’s deal ends after the season.
NFL Players’ Union Seeks Investigation Into Jalen Hurts’ Medical Care
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Former Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey dies at 37
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J.J. McCarthy sparks Giants rally after replacing Jameis Winston
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Davante Adams Injured as Rams Lose 18-16 to Cardinals
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Patriots Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on Injured Reserve
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Josh Jacobs returns to Packers practice as NFL investigation continues
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Entertainment
Japanese author Ryu Murakami dies at 74
Ryu Murakami, whose debut novel “Almost Transparent Blue” won Japan’s Akutagawa Prize in 1976, died at home on Oct. 17, aged 74.
“The author Ryu Murakami passed away at home on October 17, 2026, at the age of 74. We report this with deepest respect and condolences.”
‘Clayface’ Earns an Estimated $3.5M in Thursday Previews
The DC body-horror film earned an estimated $3.5 million or more in Thursday previews. Forecasts for its opening weekend range from $20 million to $30 million domestically.
Leaked trailer offers a glimpse of canceled Mass Effect game
A leaked trailer for the canceled Mass Effect game, reportedly titled Mass Effect: Universe, shows a new protagonist, returning character Liara and a spy-thriller tone.
Prabhas returns as Bhairava in new Kalki 2898 AD sequel video
A birthday video shows Prabhas back on set as Bhairava for the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. The film’s release date has not been confirmed.
Sharon Osbourne says family and bandmates did not know how ill Ozzy was
Sharon Osbourne says she kept the severity of Ozzy Osbourne’s illness from their children and his Black Sabbath bandmates before his final concert in Birmingham.
Erin Foster Says She Disagrees With Adam Brody on Israel-Gaza
The creator of Netflix’s Nobody Wants This says she disagrees with star Adam Brody’s call for a free Palestine, while describing the show as a celebration of Judaism.
Jailer 2 earns ₹606 crore worldwide in eight days
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has grossed ₹606.05 crore worldwide in eight days, making it the second-highest-grossing Tamil film so far, behind 2.0.
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has grossed ₹606.05 crore worldwide in its first eight days in cinemas.
The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and continues the story of retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth.
It is now the second-highest-grossing Tamil film, surpassing Jailer, Leo and Coolie, according to the reported totals.
The top spot belongs to 2.0, which has grossed ₹691 crore worldwide.
‘Slow Horses’ season six ends with River’s fate in doubt
The season six finale leaves River Cartwright apparently poisoned after a violent attack on MI5’s team. The Russian threat is eliminated, and season seven is confirmed.
Sidonie Baker appeared briefly before River believed she had been killed.
The season six finale aired, showing Russian agents targeting the group and River collapsing at his grandfather’s house.
Articles reported on the finale’s cliffhanger and fan reaction.
Channel Nine to axe Footy Classified in 2027 shake-up
Channel Nine is set to axe Eddie McGuire’s AFL discussion show Footy Classified as part of a sports programming shake-up in 2027.
- Network
- Channel Nine
- Show
- Footy Classified
- Associated person
- Eddie McGuire
- Reported change
- Axed or cut back in 2027
Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G amid debate over the character
Sacha Baron Cohen brings back Ali G in a new film as critics and campaigners question whether the character exposes prejudice or reinforces stereotypes.
Purpose of the character
Cohen says Ali G is a tool to expose prejudice, bias and stupidity.
Critics say the character may amplify racial stereotypes and cultural appropriation.
Reason for the revival
Cohen says the character is outdated and problematic because the world he returns to is worse than before.
Critics question whether reviving the character is appropriate, given its potential to be read as an endorsement of what it once satirised.
The Notebook musical to open at London’s Judi Dench Theatre in 2027
The musical will make its West End debut on 13 April 2027 as the first production at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre. Previews start on 10 March, and the West End cast has not been announced.
X Factor 2026 live shows begin with 12 contestants and a public vote
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Evangeline Lilly says she left acting to pursue a quieter, more meaningful life
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Monet’s Iris sells for €50 million, setting French auction record
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Michael Gray, star of the 1970s Shazam! series, dies at 75
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Udta Teer opens in cinemas, but will not be released in Nepal
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Uttarakhand minister interrupts Daler Mehndi at Navratri fair
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Health
France reports first known human Shamonda virus infection
A severely immunocompromised patient in Lyon who died in early October was found to have Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock. Authorities say the case is exceptional and the risk to the public is low.
“We are clearly dealing with a case that is unprecedented from a scientific and virological point of view. It is linked to this man's severely weakened immune system. From a medical and public health point of view, there is no alert and no crisis.”
Alnylam plans larger study of Huntington’s disease drug
Alnylam said its experimental drug lowered levels of the mutant protein linked to Huntington’s disease in a small study. The company plans a placebo-controlled study next year to test whether it slows the disease.
Frank van Etten hospitalized after suddenly feeling unwell
The Dutch singer was taken to hospital from a restaurant in Leiden and spent a night under cardiac observation. He has cancelled performances and plans to rest for a week.
Ebola outbreak in Congo outpaces response and deepens community hardship
Health workers in eastern Congo say limited data, budget cuts and community fear are hindering the Ebola response. Stigma and conflict are also worsening the toll on patients, survivors and families.
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Christina Applegate says doctors told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, despite her diagnosis in 2021. Her symptoms have continued, and she says doctors are investigating their cause.
Marshall Faulk says he has Parkinson's disease
Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease about 18 months ago. Treatment has helped manage his symptoms.
Pope Leo needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Doctors say tests found Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread and that he needs no further treatment. He is gradually returning to public duties.
Doctors say Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The 71-year-old pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
Tests found the cancer was localised, meaning it had not spread beyond the area removed, according to his doctors.
The lung nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations, and the pope had no symptoms.
Personalised mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence or death risk by 42%
A global trial found that adding a personalised mRNA vaccine to pembrolizumab reduced the risk of melanoma returning or death by 42%. Overall survival results are not yet available.
Partial Phase 3 trial data leaked on social media, prompting Moderna and Merck to release an early look at results.
Scientific American reported that the findings had been accepted for publication in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The SMH reported that 82% of patients given both treatments were alive and melanoma-free at two years, compared with 70% given pembrolizumab alone.
AI model uses face photos to estimate cancer patients’ survival risk
Researchers developed AI models that use facial photos and clinical information to estimate cancer patients’ biological age and survival risk. They say the tools need more testing before clinical use.
- Training images
- More than 40 million facial photographs
- Cancer patient photographs
- More than 34,000 used to train FaceSurvival
- Test group
- 3,820 patients
- Highest-risk test group
- 64 of 122 patients died within three months
Surgeon says spinal cord transplant was performed in Moscow
Chinese surgeon Ren Xiaoping says his team replaced a damaged section of a patient’s spinal cord with tissue from a brain-dead donor in a 12-hour operation in Moscow.
Potential benefit
Ren’s team used microsurgery and polyethylene glycol to fuse donor tissue to the patient’s spinal cord.
Critics question whether the transplant can functionally integrate or help the patient.
Patient safety
Ren said the patient had been informed of potential risks and was in good condition.
Melissa Andrews warned of substantial surgical risks, possible infection and little benefit.
Kenya and Nigeria Ebola patients may have crossed paths in Uganda
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