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Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Politics
German labour minister Bärbel Bas quits after stepdaughter’s death and political attacks
Bärbel Bas is leaving her posts as Germany’s labour minister and an SPD co-leader, saying she needs time to grieve and faced political attacks. She will remain a member of parliament.
“After my stepdaughter’s death, I realised that I need time to come to terms with my grief”
Hape Kerkeling likens support for AfD to a hunger for blood
Hape Kerkeling commented on the AfD’s success, saying that people who want lions in an arena also want to see blood.
AfD leads poll as CDU/CSU remain below 20 percent
A new RTL/ntv poll puts the AfD at 26 percent and CDU/CSU at 19 percent. Most respondents doubt Chancellor Friedrich Merz will serve a full term.
AfD leads German poll as CDU/CSU gains and Greens move to third
An Insa poll puts the AfD at 30%, ahead of the CDU/CSU at 18.5%. The Greens move ahead of the SPD into third place.
Heino receives €7,500 settlement over AfD election campaign use
The AfD’s Uckermark district branch agreed to pay singer Heino €7,500 after using his name in election campaigning without permission. The dispute is now settled.
Klingbeil says pension reform remains on schedule after Bas resigns
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil defended former Labour Minister Bärbel Bas, saying the coalition’s pension reform is on schedule and will proceed under her successor, Alexander Schweitzer.
Alexander Schweitzer to replace Bärbel Bas as Germany’s labour minister
Bärbel Bas has resigned as Germany’s labour minister and SPD co-leader. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to appoint Alexander Schweitzer on Tuesday, pending his oath in parliament.
Bärbel Bas has resigned as Germany’s labour minister and SPD co-leader after the death of her stepdaughter.
She said she needed time to grieve and could not fully carry out her government and party duties; she also cited public attacks during her bereavement.
SPD politician Alexander Schweitzer is set to take over the ministry and was previously minister-president of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to hand him his appointment certificate on Tuesday, but Schweitzer must first be sworn in by the Bundestag.
Saxony-Anhalt CDU considers leaving chamber to block AfD votes
CDU politicians have proposed that their state lawmakers leave the chamber during the first two rounds of December’s vote for minister-president, to prevent suspicions of secret votes for the AfD candidate.
AfD candidates Tobias Rausch and Hans-Thomas Tillschneider received more votes in secret parliamentary elections than their announced support suggested.
CDU figures Sven Schulze and Stefan Ruland proposed that the parliamentary group leave the chamber during the minister-president election.
The CDU parliamentary group was due to discuss the proposal.
Saxony-Anhalt is due to hold the minister-president election, with one report placing it in mid-December.
German minister proposes taxing AI revenue to fund job-market changes
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger says taxes on AI revenue in Germany could help pay for retraining and new jobs as the technology changes work.
- Minister
- Karsten Wildberger
- Party
- CDU
- Proposal
- Tax AI revenue in Germany
- Proposed use of funds
- Labour-market transition, including retraining and new work
Nine Union state ministers oppose Germany’s planned sugar tax
Nine Union state ministers have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to reject a planned sugar tax, arguing that education and personal responsibility are better ways to reduce sugar consumption.
Policy approach
The ministers oppose a tax and favour nutrition education, personal responsibility, information and innovation.
Klingbeil supports introducing a sugar tax, which he says would raise revenue and encourage drinks makers to reduce sugar.
Expected effects
The ministers say the tax would burden purchases and could reduce agricultural businesses’ revenues; they say its effects on obesity are not clearly established.
Klingbeil says the tax would give manufacturers an incentive to lower sugar content and make products healthier.
Wagenknecht calls for Germany to resume Russian diesel and energy imports
BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht urged Germany to seek a diesel deal with Russia and resume oil and gas supplies, arguing that sanctions hurt German industry and consumers.
Merz backs lower electricity tax and higher tobacco tax
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Merz says he will risk popularity to push German welfare reforms
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Germany’s interior minister warns of a destabilising “shadow war”
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Cologne CDU says it will stop withdrawing proposals over possible AfD support
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Bavaria asks court whether states should set inheritance tax rules
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World
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
19-year-old jogger escapes attack on forest path in Bavaria
A 19-year-old woman was attacked and injured on a forest path near Oberviechtach in Bavaria last Thursday. Police are seeking witnesses as they investigate.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
Two cyclists critically injured in separate crashes in St. Gallen
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Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
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Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
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RET cancels all Rotterdam buses during Wednesday's transport strike
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Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning
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Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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Business
Markel Canada launches insurance offering for contractors and trades businesses
Markel Canada has launched a package insurance offering for contractors and trades businesses, combining several types of coverage with legal and risk-management resources.
“Contractors and trades businesses face a combination of operational, contractual, environmental and professional exposures that cannot always be addressed effectively through a standard insurance offering.”
Career experts say taking stress leave need not harm future job prospects
Two career experts advise a worker taking a two-month approved stress leave to prioritize recovery, protect medical privacy and focus on future goals when discussing a job change.
Secur3D develops AI tools to flag possible misuse of digital assets
Secur3D says AssetSafe screens for possible misuse before digital assets go live, while its Sentry tool is in development to find unauthorized use after publication.
Cineplex reports record September box office revenue of $45.1 million
Cineplex says it earned a record $45.1 million in box office revenue in September. The supplied information gives no further details.
Cineplex sets September box office record with $45.1 million in revenue
Cineplex says its September box office revenue reached $45.1 million, up from $37.7 million a year earlier. Its third-quarter revenue also set a record.
TC Energy completes Coastal GasLink investment deal with five First Nations
Five First Nations have gained an economic interest in the entity holding TC Energy’s stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline. A second Indigenous investment transaction is expected later this year.
Tesla pauses Canadian Model 3 Premium orders, citing import quota
Tesla says it has used its quota for China-made EVs and expects Model 3 Premium orders to resume in March 2027. Government figures show most of the national quota remains unused.
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, including its Shanghai-built versions.
The company says high demand used up its import quota and that orders are expected to resume in March 2027.
The pause leaves only the Model 3 Performance available to order in Canada.
Government figures show 33,069 of 49,000 permits remain unused in the current quota year for Chinese-made electric vehicles.
CropPak launches custom cannabis packaging business in Canada and US
The Abbotsford, British Columbia, company has launched a website and factory-direct packaging business for cannabis growers and brands in Canada and the United States.
CropPak’s idea developed through years of work with growers, manufacturers and other businesses in the cannabis sector.
CropPak launched its custom cannabis packaging business and website.
Ontario flower farm adapts as US tariffs cut into business
Rosa Flora, a family-run flower farm in Dunnville, Ontario, says 50-per-cent US tariffs are hurting its business as it works to control costs and keep customers.
- Tariff rate
- 50 per cent on Canadian flower exports to the United States
- U.S. export share
- About 60 per cent to 70 per cent of Rosa Flora’s flowers
- Location
- Dunnville, Southern Ontario, 60 kilometres south of Hamilton
- Workforce
- About 200 people
Simplii Financial adds new account and app tools for self-directed customers
The CIBC-owned digital bank is launching a new account and testing app features for organizing money, covering some payments and linking to investing services.
RBC analyst sees strong finances for Canadian oil majors, cuts Cardinal rating
RBC’s Greg Pardy estimates four Canadian oil majors will generate $13.5-billion in third-quarter free funds flow and downgraded Cardinal Energy to sector perform.
Montreal aging-products company expands U.S. operations amid trade disruption
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Fraudsters reportedly placed a six-figure trade in a TD cash account
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Simplii Financial introduces self-service banking tools as it seeks growth
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Vancouver records 1.4 million cruise passenger visits in 2026
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Green Shift Agrees to Sell Argentina’s Los Altares Project to Myriad Uranium
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Industry groups urge Ottawa to raise the RRSP conversion age
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
Apple says Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward. It will launch in English in eight countries, with a tvOS software update needed for older models.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
Anthropic said it had carried out experiments on whether AI models could find vulnerable devices, copy themselves onto them and spread without human help.
Anthropic tested a small Google model, Gemma4-26B-A4B, across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
Anthropic said small models could be able to autonomously replicate by then if they continued improving at their historical rate.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
A 1960 study predicted a population doomsday for November 13, 2026
Physicist Heinz von Foerster’s 1960 paper projected population growth would reach an impossible extreme on November 13, 2026. Growth has since slowed, and population is now expected to peak later this century.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
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Cyberattacks target refrigeration systems at more French supermarkets
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Pacific buoy recorded a 17.6-metre rogue wave nearly three times its neighbours
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Sports
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
“That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive.”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
Oregon fell to 3-2 after a two-point loss despite seven turnovers and a switch to its third-string quarterback. It dropped in the power ratings, but not as far as expected.
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
- 49ers
- No. 1 in ProFootballTalk’s Week 6 rankings; 5-0
- Chiefs
- No. 2 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-0
- Jaguars
- No. 3 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-1
- Chargers
- 0-5
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
Florida International visits Jacksonville State on Oct. 13 with both teams unbeaten in Conference USA play. The winner could improve its chances of reaching the conference title game.
Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision
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Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals
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Entertainment
‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales
Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to ‘The Social Network’ earned $5.5 million in US theaters on its opening weekend, far below the earlier film’s $22 million debut.
“authentically and faithfully represent[ing] a real person”
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Ben Affleck says the Justice League reshoots were a low point in his career, criticizing how Zack Snyder was replaced after stepping away from the film.
A new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ adaptation heads to theaters
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, which is heading to theaters.
Live-action ‘Moana’ remake starts streaming on Disney+ Oct. 21
Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 21, with Catherine Laga’aia making her film debut as Moana.
Four classic French films set for new releases
Les Films du Jeudi announced new releases of four restored French films, including Jean Renoir’s 1924 debut and a lesser-known Jean-Paul Belmondo comedy.
‘Goldfish’ and ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ lead Busan project awards
Indonesian project ‘Goldfish’ won three awards at Busan’s Asian Project Market, while Indian project ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ won two.
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.
IDFA will open its 39th edition with “White Tiger Column”, a documentary about young recruits in Myanmar’s resistance movement.
The film follows the volunteers through 45 days of training at a jungle camp as they prepare to fight for their freedom.
Directed by Robert Mentov, Dwight Jantzi and Bryan Dickie, it will have its world premiere at the festival.
The festival runs in Amsterdam from Nov.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
Apple announced Remnants, according to the articles published that day.
Remnants is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Vision Pro.
Godzilla Minus Zero brings Godzilla and King Ghidorah back to theaters
The sequel’s trailer hints at a new monster threat, while its filmmakers describe recording Godzilla and King Ghidorah’s roars outdoors. The film opens in Japan on Nov. 3 and the US on Nov. 6.
- Director
- Takashi Yamazaki
- Japanese theatrical release
- November 3
- US theatrical release
- November 6
- Previous film's worldwide box office
- $114 million for Godzilla Minus One
Documentary examines Gülen movement’s legacy and future after his death
A documentary premiering on YouTube on October 17 looks at Fethullah Gülen’s teachings and the movement’s schools, crackdown and life in exile after his death.
Accusations
The government accused Gülen and his movement of organizing the failed 2016 coup and said the movement remains a security threat.
Gülen denied involvement and condemned the coup attempt; supporters describe prosecutions as punishment for their religious beliefs and associations.
Crackdown
The government pursued alleged members after the coup attempt.
Supporters describe the prosecutions as punishment for their religious beliefs and associations.
Tom Cruise’s Digger could lose about $245 million at the box office
The satire has made about $35 million worldwide so far, and analysts say Warner Bros could lose around $245 million. The studio disputes the reported break-even figure.
A list compares Japanese films with Western remakes
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Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival
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First look shows Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Miami Vice reboot
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A scene in Ben Affleck’s Animals draws attention to AI use in filmmaking
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‘Other Mommy’ leads North American box office with $27.5 million debut
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Spanish film La Bola Negra emerges as possible Oscar rival to The Odyssey
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Health
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
- Outlet
- CNN
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Video length
- 1:22
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
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Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption
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Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
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